Compiled from the Undergraduate Catalog:

Anthropology (AN)

Dr. Grace Keyes, Adviser

(Administered by the Department of Sociology)

The Department of Sociology offers an 18-semester-hour Anthropology Career option/Area of Concentration within the Sociology major. Required for this Career Option/Area of Concentration are AN 2331, AN 2332, AN 3303; two of the following three courses: AN 3301, AN 3302, AN 3304; plus nine additional AN hours.

AN 2331 Cultural Anthropology (same as SC 2331) 3 sem. hours
An examination of the unity and diversity of cultural patterns in both simple and complex societies, including consideration of their political, intellectual, technical, aesthetic, and other social institutions in cross-cultural perspective.

AN 2332 Introduction to Archaeology (same as SC2332) 3 sem. hours
Introduction to scientific study of past human life through material remains. Insights into the evolution of civilization, past cultural, economic, and organizational systems, etc.

AN 3300 Special Topics in Anthropology (Same as SC 3300) 3 sem. hours
Topics vary from semester to semester. AN 3300 may be retaken for additional credit when a different topic is offered.

AN 3301 North American Indians 3 sem. hours
Survey of Indians from the time of European contact through the present, emphasizing the situation of contemporary Native Americans.

AN 3302 Ancient Civilizations of the Americas 3 sem. hours
Survey of prehistoric civilizations of the Americas, particularly the Aztecs, Mayas, and Incas. Deals with their development and histories, political and economic structures, religion, etc.

AN 3303 Human Origins 3 sem. hours
This course covers some of the major components of biological anthropology with a major focus on human evolution. It presents scientific data tracing the emergence of humans as a culture-bearing species. It examines evolutionary processes, taxonomic principles, the fossil record, and the early developments of human culture.

AN 3309 Medical Anthropology 3 sem. hours
This course examines a variety of issues related to health, illness, and health care from an anthropological perspective. It explores how people in various cultures, both Western and non-Western, deal with illness, disease, birth, death, curing, and maintaining health.

AN 3312 Language and Culture 3 sem. hours
Examines the dynamics between language and culture in cross-cultural perspective. It explores the functions and use of language in society, the symbolic nature of language, theories regarding the evolution of human language, linguistic change, and the role of language in human societies.

AN 3442 Human Forensic Osteology 4 sem. hours

Cross-listed Courses described in the Sociology section:

• AN 3305 (SC 3305) Interviewing Techniques
• AN 3308 (SC 3308) Sociology of Religion
• AN 3311 (SC 3310) Sex Roles
• AN 3315 (SC 3315) Future Societies
• AN 3320 (SC 3320) Social Stratification
• AN 3342 (SC 3342) Social Organizations and Social Systems
• AN 3343 (SC 3343) The Family
• AN 3351 (SC 3351) Social Psychology
• AN 3355 (SC 3355) Internship in Sociology
• AN 3361 (SC 3361) Urban Sociology
• AN 3362 (SC 3362) Demography and Ecology
• AN 3371 (SC 3371) Minority Relations
• AN 3381 (SC 3381) Introductory Statistics
• AN 4300 (SC 4300) Social Gerontology
• AN 4305 (SC 4305) Death and Dying