Lower Division Courses
Specific Courses
Introduction to Archaeology
4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Covers the basic concepts and methodology of archaeology using archaeological case studies from around the world. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement.
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Evolution of humanity and its cultures from their beginnings through the early metal ages. Covers human evolution, race, prehistory, and the rise of early civilization. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SS3.
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the major aspects of culture, such as social organization, law, religion, and language. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements.GT-SS3.
Experimental Archaeology
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Features student-picked projects including, but not limited to: replication of lithic artifacts, processing of animal hides, ceramic reproductions, replications of indigenous foods, rock art reproductions, etc., using pre-contact or early historic methods. Prer., ANTH 1020 or consent of instructor.
Extraordinary Archaeology
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces students to science-based archaeology by focusing on four or five extraordinary sites
that have significantly changed the understanding of the past, and which can provide students with a feel for
the range and scope of archaeological inquiry.
Introduction to Cognitive Archaeology
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Course introduces students to the evolution and prehistory of the human mind through archaeological
investigations of tools, hunting camps, living sites, cave paintings, engraved objects, figurines, ritualized
burials, and personal ornamentation. Meets with INDS 2250, PSY 2250.
The Nature of Language
3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the anthropological study of language. Approved for LAS Social Science area requirement. Prer., ANTH 1040 or sophomore standing.