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ANTH 1302-001 IN PERSON (Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00AM - 12:15PM) Introduction to Archaeology introduces the study of past cultures and their environments. Emphasis is on the scientific method, aspects of research design and analytical techniques used by archaeologists to determine chronology, taphonomy, source production areas, exchange networks, and human-environment interactions. Note: Three hours of lecture and a two-hour lab each week. Term offered: fall, summer. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS3 Class AttributesDen Core Curr: Behavioral Sciences GT-SS3 -Soc & Behav Sci:Hmn Behav, Cult, Soc Frame. A University Behavioral Sciences Core!
ANTH 1303-001 IN-PERSON (Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00AM - 12:15PM) or ONLINE Introduction to Biological Anthropology introduces the study of human biological evolution, both processes and outcomes, from primate ancestors to fossil hominids to contemporary human populations. Methods of obtaining and interpreting data concerning the genetic, biological and evolutionary basis of physical variation in living and skeletal populations. Note: 3 hours of lecture and a 2 hour lab (Mondays or Wednesday 9:00AM - 10:50AM) seach week. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1 A University Natural/Physical Sciences core!
ANTH 2102-001, E01, E02 IN PERSON (Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM - 10:45AM) or ONLINE Culture and the Human Experience is an application of the concept of culture to several aspects of the human experience, including gender relations, emotion and personality, cognition, language, health and healing and economic behavior. In exploring these dimensions of the human experience, the course focuses on selected cultures from each of the world's major geographic areas. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS3 A University Natural/Physical Sciences core!
ANTH 3000- E01, E02 ONLINE Globalization, Migration and Transnationalism Examines the cultural dynamics of globalization, including: the development of special economic zones in the global south, rural to urban migration, transnational migration, the maintenance of transnational ties, and cross-border social formations. Reviews the dynamics of globalization through case studies and film. Term offered: spring. Max hours: 3 Credits. A University International Perspectives core!
ANTH 3072- E01 ONLINE Lost Worlds and Crystal Skulls explores the differences between science and pseudoscience specifically within the realm of anthropology. Scientific method and critical thought are employed in a way that trains students to question and recognize the difference between fact and fiction in data. Max hours: 3 Credits. A University Biology and Physics Science - No Lab and Math core!
ANTH 3101- E01 ONLINE Foundations of Cultural Anthropology covers current theories in cultural anthropology and discusses the nature of field work. Major schools of thought and actual field studies are explored with an emphasis on anthropological data gathering, analysis and writing. Note: Course format (mode) varies each year. Contact the instructor for more details. Prereq: ANTH 2102 with a C- or higher. Term offered: fall. Max Hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 3142- 001, 002, E01, E02, E03 IN PERSON (Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM or Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM) ONLINE Cultural Diversity in the Modern World is an in-depth analysis of the phenomena of culture and application of the culture concept to understanding cultural diversity in the modern world. Applies the concept of culture to several basic aspects of human social life, for example: social class and gender relations, ethnicity, racism and sexism, education, health and economic behavior. Students explore these issues in the context of case studies of particular groups and/or communities, focusing primarily on the diversity of cultural expression in contemporary U.S. Note: This course may count for the International Studies major or minor. See your INTS advisor for more information. Term offered: fall, spring, summer. Max hours: 3 Credits. A University International Perspectives core!
ANTH 3512- 001 IN PERSON (Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00AM - 12:15PM) Human Evolution provides an overview of the fossil and archaeological evidence for human origins. Theory and method in paleoanthropology is emphasized. The goal is to outline current knowledge of human biological evolution and the lifeways of our evolutionary relatives. Prereq: ANTH 1303 with a C- or higher. Term offered: fall. Max hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 3666- E01 ONLINE Anthropology of Death's primary goal is to identify and understand the range of human expression through the treatment of human remains in anthropological literature with focus on burials, mortuary practices, and associated rituals. Along with more theoretical papers, specific case studies will be used to address a variety of topics and issues, such as historic and prehistoric social organization, bio-archaeology, cannibalism, human sacrifice, mummification, the ethics of studying human remains, and the treatment of pets in prehistory. The time range that we will cover in the course will span from the Neolithic to the early 20th century, and numerous cultures from all parts of the globe will be our subject matter. Max hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 4050/5050- E01 ONLINE Quantitative Methods in Anthropology surveys the ways of deriving meaning from anthropological data by numerical means, including, but not confined to basic statistical procedures. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with ANTH 5053. Max hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 4063/5063- 001 IN PERSON (Mondays 2:00PM - 4:50PM) Ethnographic Methods: Principles, Ethics, and Critique Ethnography is considered the best method to capture the perspectives of various groups, subjective meanings attached to behaviors and identities, and the reasons for patterns of collective behavior. This course will introduce students to the principles of ethnography and will consider the ethics, politics, and critiques of the methodology. Cross-listed with ANTH 5063. Max hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 4580/5580 - 001 IN PERSON (Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00PM - 3:15PM) Neanderthals and the Origin of Modern Humans Focuses on the human fossil record for the taxon Homo sapiens, including the earliest members of this group ("early" or "archaic" Homosapiens), the Neanderthals and so-called "anatomically modern" Homosapiens. The goal of the course is to survey the major issues within the area of modern human origins, and to learn about the evolutionary relationships, lifeways and behaviors of these groups. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with ANTH 5580. Max hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 4650/5650 - 001 IN PERSON (Wednesdays 2:00PM - 4:50PM) Disability Anthropology draws from anthropology and interdisciplinary disability studies, this course explores disability and impairment across time and space. Course materials integrate ethnography, archives, novels, films, podcasts, and social media to develop a holistic, empirically grounded understanding of disability as part of human diversity. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with ANTH 5650. Max hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 4810 - 001 IN PERSON (Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30PM - 4:45PM) Integrating Anthropology is designed to build on specialized course work in the subdisciplines of anthropology, this course emphasizes the basic concepts that integrate and unite the discipline and give it unique perspective. These are the concepts of culture, adaptation and human evolution. In the last several weeks of the course, students consider the applicability of the anthropological perspective to specific human issues. Note: Centers on the critical examination and discussion of presentations made by department faculty and graduate students. Note: this course assumes that students have completed course work equivalent to a minor in anthropology. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with ANTH 5810. Term offered: fall. Max hours: 3 Credits.
ANTH 6307 - 001 IN PERSON (Wednesdays 3:30PM - 6:20PM) Contemporary Perspectives in Archaeology explores contemporary theoretical methodological perspectives in archaeology. Structured to proceed from a survey of the history of archaeological thought based on recent retrospectives, to an analysis of works reflecting current perspectives and directions. Topics include: archaeological interpretation, classical versus scientific archaeology, versus culture-history, functionalist and materialist paradigms, ethno-archaeological and text-based studies, neo-evolutionism, interactionist models, Marxist perspectives, processual theory. Note: this course assumes that students have completed undergraduate coursework in archaeology. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits.
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