Anthropology

ANTH 111 - Introduction to Anthropology                                                                      3

A survey of the basis theories, methods, and findings of paleontology, human prehistory, and culture. Offered on demand

ANTH 170 - Physical Anthropology and Archaeology          3

A survey of archeological techniques for interpreting past life ways and material remains, with a focus on historical archeology. Offered on demand

ANTH 350 - Forensic Anthropology                                                                                3

Observations and measurements of the human skeleton; variations based on age, sex, race, and pathologies; the identification of human skeletal material and other projects. Lab sessions are included in the course. Offered on the basis of student and faculty interest.

ANTH 291, 491 - Anthropology Seminar                                                                     1-6

This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work.

ANTH 292, 492 - Experimental Course                                                                             1-6

A new course not listed in the catalog that has the potential for being added to the curriculum.

ANTH 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring                                                                                         1-6

Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

ANTH 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research                               1-6

INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

ANTH 295, 495 - Service Learning                                                                              1-6

Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair.

ANTH 296, 496 - Study Tours                                                                                        1-6

Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

ANTH 297, 497 - Anthropology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education      1-12

Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

ANTH 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings                                                                  1-6

SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.

READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.