990 Anthropology

990:010. Human Origins -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to physical and prehistoric development of humankind, including primate and human evolution, modern races, and the archaeological cultures of the world. (Offered Fall and Spring)

990:011. Culture, Nature, and Society -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to cross-cultural perspective on human behavior. Consideration of the nature of society and culture among diverse human groups, from hunter-gatherers to industrialized city dwellers, by examination of their technologies, economic systems, family life, political structures, art, languages, and religious beliefs and practices. Emphasis on non-Western societies. (Offered Fall and Spring)

990:102. Conflict Resolution -- 3 hrs.
Survey of social science theory and research in conflict resolution with emphasis on development of less destructive modes of problem solving in social formations. (Same as 450:102 and 980:102.) (Variable)

990:125(g). Introduction to Museum Studies -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of history, public mission, working environment, and ethical issues of museums. Discussion of practical skills and theoretical issues of museum studies, exposing students to broad range of museum types and career opportunities. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Same as 960:125g.) (Offered Spring)

990:132. Native North America -- 3 hrs.
Ethnographic survey of sociocultural systems developed by Native Americans north of Mexico; emphasis on relationships that exist among ecological factors, subsistence techniques, social organizations, and belief systems; and the impact interactions with European and U.S. societies had on Indian lifestyles. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Same as 680:132.) (Variable)

990:137. Native Central and South America -- 3 hrs.
Ethnographic survey of sociocultural systems developed by foraging and horticultural peoples of South America; emphasis on relationships that exist among ecological factors, subsistence techniques, social organizations, and belief systems from holistic, comparative, and cross-cultural perspectives. Prerequisites: 680:021; 680:022. (Same as 680:137.) (Variable)

990:141. Mesoamerica and the Near East -- 3 hrs.
Beginnings of food production, rise of complex culture and collapse of cultural systems as interpreted through archaeological data. Comparative approach focusing on Mesoamerica and the Near East. Prerequisites: 990:010; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Offered even Springs)

990:142. Archaeology of the New World -- 3 hrs.
Prehistory of North American Indians and major prehistoric cultures in Central and South America, including the Aztec, Maya, and Inca, traced from earliest arrival of peoples in the New World to time of European contact. Prerequisites: 990:010; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Offered even Falls)

990:143. Archaeology of the Old World -- 3 hrs.
Prehistory of Africa, Asia, Europe, and Australia from dawn of humanity to civilizations of Egypt, Indus Valley, Mesopotamia, and China. Emphasis also on prehistory of simple hunter-gatherer cultures in the Old World. Prerequisite: 990:010; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

990:144. Prehistory of the American Southwest -- 3 hrs.
Archaeological record of the American Indians of New Mexico, Arizona, southern Colorado, and southern Utah from earliest big-game hunters of the region, through development of agriculture, rise of large pueblos and cliff dwellings, and enigmatic abandonments prior to conquest by the Spaniards. Prerequisites: 990:010 or 990:011; junior standing. (Offered odd Springs)

990:145. Research Experience in Anthropology -- 1-3 hrs.
Research participation and/or independent supervised research in anthropology. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisites: 15 hours in anthropology; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

990:148(g). Applied Anthropology -- 3 hrs.
Consideration of application of anthropology in analyzing and addressing contemporary social problems. Topics include economic development, public health, ethnic relations, and education. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Variable)

990:152(g). Human Adaptation, Variability and Disease Patterns -- 3 hrs.
Methods of determining similarities and differences in human populations. Anthropometric techniques to analyze blood groups, gene markers, osteology, dental patterns, and dermatoglyphics. Presentation of implications for evolution, adaptation, and disease. Prerequisites: 990:010; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

990:153. Primate Behavior -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to social behavior and ecology of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Laboratory and zoo studies included, with emphasis on primate behavior in natural settings. Prerequisites: 990:010; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

990:154(g). Sociobiology -- 3 hrs.
Potential genetic advantages of different human behavior patterns. Seminar discussions and presentations on potential biological advantages to individuals with such traits as altruism, courtship, and rituals. Prerequisites: 990:010; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

990:155. Forensic Anthropology and Criminalistics — 3 hrs.
Scientific evaluation of crime scene evidence: forensic osteology; crime scene search methodology; evidence collections. Analysis of evidence including hair, fibers, saliva, blood splatter, fingerprints, and bullet wounds. Prerequisites: 990:010; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Offered Spring)

990:157(g). Ritual and Symbolism -- 3 hrs.
Comparative approach to study of ritual in socio-cultural contexts. Consideration of psychological, sociological, and cultural interpretations of ritual symbolism based on case studies from selected non-Western cultures. Focus on rites of passage, reversal, and healing. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Variable)

990:158(g). Cross-Cultural Perspective on Mental Illness -- 3 hrs.
Cross-cultural approach to identification and treatment of mental disorders. Topics focus on: (1) concepts of mental disorders and their relations to culture, (2) native and scientific etiologies of mental illness and their influence on diagnosis and treatment of deviant and abnormal behaviors, and (3) interaction of indigenous and Western therapeutic traditions. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Variable)

990:160(g). Psychological Anthropology -- 3 hrs.
Psychological dimensions of sociocultural systems considered from a cross-cultural perspective. Topics include historical development of the field; relationships between culture and personality; cognitive anthropology; cultural variations in conceptions of self, sex roles and sexuality, mental disorders, and therapy; deviance and the socio-cultural context. Prerequisites: 990:011; junior standing. (Offered even Springs)

990:161. Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft -- 3 hrs.
Anthropological understanding of behavior dealing with the supernatural; supernatural beliefs, practices, and movements throughout the world. Prerequisite: 990:011 or consent of instructor. (Same as 640:161.) (Offered Spring)

990:162(g). Politics, Law and Culture: Cross-Cultural Perspectives -- 3 hrs.
Comparative approach to study of politics and law in socio-cultural contexts. Consideration of political and legal institutions, systems, and processes based on case studies from selected cultures. Focus on traditional cultures. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Same as 980:162g.) (Variable)

990:164(g). Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Education -- 3 hrs.
Survey of education in selected cultures. Distinction made between process of education and schooling, and examination and comparison of these processes in pre-industrial, colonial/neocolonial and industrial societies. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Same as 980:164g.) (Variable)

990:167(g). Development of Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective -- 3 hrs.
Evolutionary, biological, psychological, cognitive, social, and cultural theories of gender development. Examples from Western and non-Western societies are reviewed in order to inform and transform theory. Prerequisites: 400:008 or 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Same as 400:167g and 980:167g.) (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

990:168(g). Culture, Disease, and Healing -- 3 hrs.
Cross-cultural consideration of cultural, biological, and ecological factors in disease and health; disease and evolution, folk healers, non-Western medical systems, and health care systems in the U.S. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Same as 980:168g.) (Variable)

990:169(g). Drug Use and Abuse in Cross-Cultural Perspective -- 3 hrs.
Biocultural approach to use of alcohol, hallucinogens, marijuana, opium, and other drugs in selected societies. Topics include relationships between drug-induced states and deviant behavior, socio-cultural factors and addictive states, criminalization of drug use in U.S., and implications of cross-cultural perspective for prevention and treatment of drug abuse. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Same as 980:169g.) (Variable)

990:171(g). Interpreting the Archaeological Record -- 3 hrs.
Anthropological approaches to archaeology, including history of research; formation of archaeological record; research design, data collection, artifact analysis, classification, interpretation, dating, and inference. Prerequisites: 990:010; 990:011; 3 hours of 100-level archaeology or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

990:172. Archaeological Fieldwork -- 3-8 hrs.
Introduction to field research techniques (survey, excavation, and mapping), laboratory processing, and hypothesis testing. Conducted in the field. Prerequisites: 990:010; consent of instructor. (Offered odd Summers)

990:176(g). Anthropological Theory -- 3 hrs.
Major theoretical developments in anthropology, including both historical and contemporary schools and trends. Prerequisites: 990:011; junior standing. (Offered Fall)

990:177. Language and Culture -- 3 hrs.
Examination of how language use shapes and expresses cultural identity. Implications of linguistic diversity of world view, gender and ethnic identity, education, and cross-cultural communication. Prerequisite: 400:008 or 980:058 or 990:011. (Same as 400:177 and 980:177.) (Offered Fall)

990:178(g). Qualitative Research Methods -- 3 hrs.
Development and application of the qualitative descriptive and analytic methods used in social science research. Prerequisites: 980:058 or 990:011; junior standing. (Same as 980:178g.) (Offered Fall)

990:180(g). Seminar in Anthropology -- 3 hrs.
Selected problems within one subfield of anthropology (cultural, physical, archaeological, or anthropological linguistics). Topic indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: prerequisites vary with topic; junior standing. (Variable)

990:184. Experience in Applied Anthropology -- 1-6 hrs.
Work experience in applied anthropology. Requires prior consultation with instructor. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisites: 12 hours in anthropology; consent of instructor. (Variable)

990:189(g). Readings in Anthropology -- 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated only with consent of department. Prerequisites: 9 hours in anthropology; junior standing; consent of department. (Variable)

990:198. Independent Study.
(Variable)