Physical and Earth Sciences
Jacksonville State University

 ANTHROPOLOGY AND ARCHAEOLOGY  

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (AN)

224. Introduction to Anthropology (3).
    Surveys the field of Anthropology, including Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Physical Anthropology, and Anthropological Linguistics.

225. Introduction to Archaeology (3).

    A study of the history, methodology, problems, and theory of Archaeology including an outline of prehistoric cultural development in both the New and Old Worlds.

344. Principles of Archaeology (3).

    An examination of the ways in which the archaeologist recovers archaeological data. Methods, theory, actual field work and field trips to archaeological sites will be included in this course.

345. Cultural Anthropology (3).

    A global survey of the dynamics of cultural systems including subsistence, kinship, marriage, sex and gender, politics, and religion. Covers both modern and primitive societies.

347. Current Social Issues (3).

    An examination of how Anthropology offers insight into national and international problems and events. Topics covered include environmental issues, poverty, crime, warfare, gender, and racism.

348. North American Indians (3).

    Uses archaeological and ethnographic data to describe the diversity and ingenuity of traditional North American Indian societies and their contributions to contemporary American culture.

349. Latin American Indians (3).

    Surveys the growth and development of Indian cultures in Mexico, Central America and South America from prehistoric times to the present.

350. Physical Anthropology (3).

    An examination of human origins covering evolutionary theory, the fossil record of human ancestry, primatology, genetics, and other pertinant topics.

361. Anthropology of Sexual Behavior (3).

    A cross-cultural survey of sexual behavior, gender roles, and male-female relations among the world's societies, including biological and cultural influences on sexual phenomena.

399. Anthropology Study Tour (3).

    Prerequisites: AN 224 or permission of the instructor.

    Topics, excursions, and requirements determined by department. May be duplicated for credit; however, only 3 credits may be applied toward any major or minor. Infrequently scheduled and subject to minimum and maximum numbers. Advance deposit required.

410. Archaeological Field School (3).

    This course is designed to provide the student field experience in methodology and techniques of archaeological data recovery. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 6 semester hours.

412. Lab Techniques in Archaeology (3).

    Instruction and experience in the techniques of artifact preparation, analysis, cataloging, and storage.

490. Advanced Seminar in Anthropology (3).

    Prerequisite: AN 224.

    An examination of current issues in Anthropology. The content of this course will vary each semester. Students seeking admission must have advanced standing and secure approval of instructor. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 9 semester hours.

493. Independent Study (1).

    An opportunity for students with advanced standing to engage in special research projects in anthropology. Approval of instructor and department head required. Pass/fail grade only. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 3 semester hours.

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