Course Offerings : Anthropology

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Open to students of any ESL/English level Placement in English 104 or higher Placement in English 108 or higher Placement in English 112 or equivalent Completion of English 112 or equivalent

Anthropology 110 – Physical Anthropology and Archaeology *** (3)
Prerequisite: English 106. Introduction to methods and theories of physical
anthropology and archaeology; human origins, adaptations and evolution, and
contemporary variations within and between human populations; a survey of the
development of prehistoric cultures in major regions around the world. (CAN
ANTH 2); UC/IND/CSU area B1, D1; IGETC area 5

Anthropology 110L – Physical Anthropology and Archaeology Lab/Field Study
(1) Directed application of methods of field work and laboratory analysis in
physical anthropology and archaeology. Co-or Prerequisite: Anthropology 110.
Lab fee required. (CAN ANTH 2 when taken with Anthropology 110)
UC/IND/CSU area B3; IGETC area 5

Anthropology 120 – Cultural Anthropology (3) ***
Prerequisite: English 106.
The concept of culture and the evolution of cultural systems. The relevance of the
concept of culture to modern life with a framework for understanding the
theories, methods, and applications of anthropology as a discipline. (CAN ANTH
4) UC/IND/CSU area D1; IGETC area 4

Anthropology 140 – Intercultural Communication (3) ***
A course which examines the role of communication in a multicultural context. Through lectures and problem solving exercises, students explore ways in which cultural differences impact the communication event. It will enhance intercultural
awareness and communication competency to facilitate the student’s ability to
function more effectively in a pluralistic society. (Same as Communication Arts
140) UC/IND/CSU

Anthropology 235 – Introduction to Statistics for the Study of Behavior (3) ***
Prerequisite: Math 90/90I with a minimum of "C". Application of
descriptive and inferential statistical techniques for summarizing research data in
the behavioral sciences; including levels of measurement, frequency
distributions, central tendency, variability, normal distributions, Central Limit
Theorem, and applications of a variety of statistical tests. (CAN STAT 2; CAN
PSY 6) (Same as Psychology 235 and Sociology 235) UC/IND/CSU area B4;
IGETC area 2

Anthropology 240 – Research Methods for the Study of Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Anthropology 235. An introduction to scientific inquiry and
research in the social sciences, including experimental and non-experimental
designs. Includes data collection strategies, hypothesis testing, analyzing tests of
measurement, and use of computer aids. (Same as Sociology 240 and Psychology
240) UC/IND/CSU

For students planning to major in the behavioral/social sciences, Statistics is the
first component of a recommended two-course sequence and should be followed
by ANT 240/PSY 240/SOC 240

** Anthropology 290 – Selected Topics (1-3).
** Anthropology 291 – Internship (1-4).
** Anthropology 295 – Independent Study (1-3).
** Anthropology 296 – Field Practicum (1-4).