ANT - Anthropology

ANT 100 Introduction to Anthropology (3)

An introduction to archaeology, physical and cultural anthropology and linguistics, emphasizing the comparative approach and an evolutionary perspective. (LAC, gtP)

ANT 110 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)

A course in the concept of culture, how cultural processes work, variation in cultural practices, the method of cross-cultural comparison and culture change. (LAC, gtP)

ANT 120 World Archaeology (3)

A broad background in prehistoric archaeology reviewing important sites around the world. Emphasis will be on anthropological interpretation of archaeological materials, the evolution of past cultures and cultural processes. (LAC, gtP)

ANT 121 Archaeology of Colorado (3)

Study of Colorado Native American peoples from ancient mammoth hunters to those encountered by the first Spanish explorers. Environmental and cultural adaptations emphasized. (LAC)

ANT 130 Introduction to Physical Anthropology (3)

A course in evolutionary theory, primate biology, human paleontology, and human adaptation; focusing on the evolution of humans and the impact of culture on our evolutionary biology. (LAC)

ANT 210 Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 100 or ANT 110 or GEOG 100 or SOC 100 or equivalent. Introduction to fieldwork methods in cultural anthropology. Study ethnographic techniques through first-hand investigation of other cultures.

ANT 212 North American Indians (3)

Survey the culture areas of Native American groups in North America, with a focus on the United States. (LAC)

ANT 220 Archaeological Research Methods (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 100 or ANT 120 or equivalent. Review field methods and laboratory techniques utilized in prehistoric archeology. Topics include locational analysis, stratigraphy, typological analysis, dating techniques and research publication.

ANT 230 Anthropometrics (3)

Learn skills of measuring and analyzing information on human biological variability. Topics include the analysis of physique, habitual activity analysis, health screening and statistical techniques for describing samples of data.

ANT 310 World Cultures (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 100 or ANT 110 or GEOG 100 or SOC 100. In depth study of selected world cultures representing a variety of subsistence technologies and levels of sociocultural integration.

ANT 313 Modernization and Development (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 100 or ANT 110 or GEOG 100 or SOC 100 or equivalent. Study the processes by which cultures change and modernize, focusing on economic, political, legal and symbolic concerns in developed and developing nations.

ANT 314 Anthropology of Sex and Gender Diversity (3)

Study biologically and culturally determined gender role differences by comparing sex-related behavior in a variety of cultures.

ANT 315 Life History and Culture (3)

A course in ethnographic writing focusing on methods of life history/life cycle research and analysis. Students will learn cultural interviewing techniques and will complete a written life history.

ANT 317 Contemporary Native American Issues (3)

Deals with the cultural, historical, social, political and legal analysis of the status of contemporary American Indians in the United States.

ANT 321 Prehistory of the Americas (3)

Prerequisites: ANT 100 or ANT 120, or equivalent. Study selected prehistoric American Indian cultures with an anthropological focus. This course covers the time from the peopling of the New World to European discovery.

ANT 323 Ancient Civilizations (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 100 or ANT 120 or equivalent. A comparative study of the rise of state societies throughout the world with focuses on the Near East, Africa, Asia, South America and Mesoamerica.

ANT 325 Fieldwork in Archaeology (4)

Prerequisite: ANT 100 or ANT 120 or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. Introduction to archaeological field methods through participation in an archaeology field experience for four weeks during the summer. Participation fee.

ANT 330 Forensic Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 130 or ANT 120 or CRJ 110 or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. A course in human osteology emphasizing skeletal anatomy and the identification of age, sex, stature, pathology and race in skeletal material. Archaeological, paleontological and forensic applications will be presented.

ANT 408 Workshop in Anthropology (3-12)

Consent of instructor. Topics in practicing anthropology. Group experiences in working on selected problems in anthropology. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

ANT 421 Prehistoric Europe (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 120 or ANT 220 or equivalent. The course covers Europe's earliest archaeology from 800,000 to 10,000 years ago. It begins with Europe's earliest humans-Homo antecessor, its later Neanderthals, and concludes with Late Ice Age artists.

ANT 422 Directed Studies (1-4)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

ANT 430 Human Evolutionary Anatomy (3)

Prerequisites: ANT 100 or ANT 120 or ANT 130 or consent of instructor. A detailed study of the structure and functions of the human musculoskeletal system in a comparative and evolutionary perspective.

ANT 470 Seminar in Anthropology (3)

Prerequisite: ANT 100, or ANT 130, or GEOG 100 or SOC 100 or equivalent. A seminar exploring diverse topics surrounding the question of defining human nature. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits under different subtitles.

ANT 492 Internship (3-12)

Prerequisites: 9 hours of ANT courses. Anthropological field experiences in ethnology, museology, education, government or politics. Repeatable, maximum of 12 credits.

ANT 508 Workshop (1-3)

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

ANT 525 Fieldwork in Archaeology (4)

Prerequisite: ANT 100 or ANT 120 or equivalent. Required laboratory arranged. Introduction to archaeological field methods through participation in an archaeology field school experience. Students will participate in an on-going archaeological research project for four weeks during the summer. Participation fee.

ANT 622 Directed Studies (1-4)

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.