This course provides an overview of the development of human societies around the world starting with the earliest hunter-gatherers and ending with the fall of ancient empires. The course encompasses a multicontinent ten-week tour through the most intriguing and fascinating archaeological sites and ancient civilizations, including those of Egypt, the Middle East, Mexico, China, and much more. Course participants will gain a renewed appreciation for the tremendous contribution of the past to our contemporary society. Prerequisite or corequisite GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement Area D Behavioral and Social Sciences.

An introduction to archaeological method and theory, including methods of site discovery, excavation, and laboratory methods. Basic concepts of artifact and ecofact analysis are also covered. Many examples of archaeological sites from around the world will be used for illustrative purposes and class discussion. Prerequisite or corequisite GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement Area D Behavorial and Social Sciences.

Exploration of pseudoscientific claims based on archaeological evidence with a focus on elements of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the influence of values, and the status of evidence. Assessment of current understanding of peopling of the New World, Atlantis, Ancient Astronauts. Noah's Ark, Shroud of Turin, and Stonehenge.

Introduction and application of the basic principles of the life sciences to consideration of humanity as biological beings. Fundamentals and application of evolutionary biology, molecular genetics, population genetics, and physiology to human evolution and diversity. Prerequisite or corequisite GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement Area D Behavioral and Social Sciences.

This course introduces logical reasoning and scientific methodology as it can be applied to the current divisive debate between evolutionary biology and scientific creationism. The focus of this course is on elements of critical thinking, including deductive and inductive reasoning, proofs, probabilities, the influence of values, the status of evidence, and legal reasoning. In the context of examining the evidence and arguments offered for and against evolution and scientific creationism, students will demonstrate skills in elementary inductive and deductive processes, including an understanding of the formal and informal fallacies of language and thought, and the ability to distinguish matters of fact from issues of judgment or opinion.

Survey of the field and the major concepts, theories, and methodologies employed in cultural anthropology and linguistics. The relationship between anthropology and other social sciences is examined. The concentration is on the comparative analysis of major social institutions, how they function, and their response to changing circumstances in various cultural contexts. Prerequisite or corequisite GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement Area D Behavioral and Social Sciences.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts of field archaeology. Students will be trained in the use of maps, field equipment, how to recognize and record archaeological sites, and survey techniques. Additionally, students will be taught the appropriate methods for laying out excavation units, mapping features, and doing field photography.

This course provides an overview of the development of human societies in the New World, starting with the earliest colonists and ending with the contact period. The course encompasses a multicultural sixteen-week tour through the most intriguing and fascinating archaeological sites and ancient civilizations of the Americas. Course participants will gain a renewed appreciation for the tremendous contribution of the past to our contemporary society and the effects of European colonialism on the indigenous populations of the Americas. Prerequisite or corequisite GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement Area D Behavioral and Social Sciences.

An introduction to the Indian, Inuit, and Aleut peoples of North America from their arrival on the continent through contact with peoples from Europe, Africa, and Asia. The course will examine the social, economic, political, and religious aspects of the various groups and will include a discussion of the impacts of Euro-American culture on Native peoples. Prerequisite or corequisite GE A2. Satisfies general education requirement Area D Behavioral and Social Sciences.

Overview of the diverse peoples and cultures of South Asia. Exploration of the influence of geography on subsistence patterns, and how nomadic pastoralism, village communities, and cities form a unique social ecology that profoundly influences contemporary political and religious interactions. Examinations of the family, the caste system, and religion, and the impact upon each from modernization. Prerequisite: GE A2 or the equivalent.

Specialized topics in anthropology offered periodically as announced. May be repeated for credit with different topics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by the Anthropology Program Director. [By Petition]

Evaluation and assessment of learning that has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Not open to postgraduate students. Interested students should contact the Community Service office. Prerequisite: permission of instructor and approval by the Anthropology Program Director. May be repeated. [By Petition]

Theory and method in lower division instruction. Weekly meetings with faculty instructor that may include administering and developing examinations, individual tutoring and discussion group leadership, and directed readings of relevant topics. May be repeated for credit.

An introduction to major concepts, skills and techniques of anthropological theory research methods in the Social Sciences. This will include the assumptions of the scientific method, basic principles of qualitative and quantitative research methods in the social sciences, seminar discussion of theoretical concepts and generation of an anthropological research design. Prerequisite: MATH 1209 or PSYC 2018, or permission from instructor.

An upper-division, expository writing course that all Anthropology majors are required to complete. Course goals include development of writing skills, critical thinking, original anthropological research, and synthesis of reports & publications. Students will write-up the results of original anthropological research completed in ANTH 3000 and submit papers for publication and/or presentation at an appropriate academic conference. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 or equivalent.

Theory, method, and techniques of fieldwork, data analysis, reconstruction of prehistoric cultures, and the interpretation of culture history. Problem formulation and research design in archaeology. History and contemporary developments in archaeological research. Prerequisite: ANTH 1118 or permission of instructor.

This is an upper-division survey course in Egyptian Archaeology from the Lower Paleolithic up through the 7th century AD (CE). The approach of this course will be historical/chronological, with the focus on Dynastic Egypt, but including early prehistory and the ultimate collapse of Egyptian civilization with the weakening of the Byzantine Empire. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 or the equivalent.

This is the follow-up course to ANTH 2100, Introduction to Field Archaeology. Students will continue to learn more advanced archaeological survey and excavation techniques, focusing work in the greater southern San Joaquin Valley region. All aspects of advanced archaeological field techniques are covered: field reconnaissance and survey, site recording, mapping, excavation, and evaluation of data. A field trip and/or equipment fee may be required. Consult the class schedule for specific details. Student who take this class must also take ANTH 4150 [grade report will be delayed until ANTH 4150 is completed. Failure to complete ANTH 4150 within one year will result in a no-credit designation.

An introduction to the basic methods in laboratory analysis of archaeological data, including cataloging, typology, metric tabulation and analysis, and curation. Students will participate in special archaeological studies such as faunal analysis, paleobotanical analysis, and dating. The writing of archaeological reports will also be covered. Prerequisite: ANTH 1118 or equivalent.

This course provides an upper-division survey of behavior and ecological strategies practiced by the living primates. Concentration is placed upon assessment of primate behavior from three perspectives. An internal perspective that seeks to determine the impact of diet, reproduction, infant care, and social group mobility on primate behavior. An external perspective that provides an assessment of how ecological conditions, other primate species, and other animals affect primate behavior, and an evolutionary-psychological perspective that attempts to understand how living primates came to behave the way they do and the relative contributions of in-born, instinctive behaviors versus socially learned behaviors to primate activities. Prerequisite: ANTH 1200 or permission of instructor.

Growth, development, and alteration of the human skeleton. Determination of age, sex, stature, and genetic ancestry from bones and teeth. Includes student assessment of skeletal remains for diagnosis of disease and identification of cultural practices. This course is required for enrollment in ANTH 4010 and ANTH 4170.

Examination of cultural variation through ethnographic films and commercial cinema from an anthropological perspective. Consideration of cultural values, gender roles, social stratification, and other socialized phenomena as depicted in American films, American films reinterpreted by non-American directors, foreign films reinterpreted by American film directors, as well as non-American films conceived and directed by non-American directors. Evaluation of the universals portrayed in films worldwide as well as culturally-specific use of symbology to depict those universals. Prerequisites: At least 45 units and completion of LD Area D. Satisfies general education upper division Area UDD and Theme Q: Quality of Life.

Examines the impact of European economic and political expansion on non-Western cultures with particular attention to the effects of global capitalistic processes within the last half of the twentieth century, as well as indigenous responses to those global pressures. Historical consideration of the pre-colonial and colonial setting, organized responses to colonial and Western domination, economic dependency, and contemporary strategies for dealing with globalization, including transmigration. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and completion of at least one Anthropology course with a C- or higher.

An analysis of social, economic, political and religious institutions in various contemporary rural Indian and Mestizo communities from socio-historical and ecological perspectives. Particular emphasis on examination and analysis of current socioeconomic issues impacting indigenous populations in Mexico and their strategies to cope with ongoing processes of globalization. Prerequisites: At least 45 units and completion of LD Area D. Satisfies general education upper division Area UDD and Theme S: Sustainability and Justice.

This course provides an overview of California Indian groups, including a brief discussion of the origin and prehistory of native peoples and a detailed treatment of the diversity of aboriginal cultures prior to European contact. Analysis of the impact of Europeans, problems of intercultural relations, and the current status of California Indians.

An examination of the basic adaptations of humans to their environment with the association and interaction between geography, environment, adaptation, and culture being the primary focus. The basic concepts of ecology and the adaptive strategies of hunter-gatherers, pastoralists and agriculturalists are discussed in detail. Consideration also is given to the changing adaptations of cultures undergoing modernization and to the impact of human cultures on the modern environment.

Theoretical study of religious ritual emphasizing comparative study from selected non-western societies. Particular Concentration will be given to exploring the application of various theoretical approaches to the study of ritual and shamanism. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and completion of at least one Anthropology course with a C- or higher.

An upper-division course designed to introduce students to the peoples and cultures of the Middle East. This course includes discussion of gender, politics, violence, religion, and other aspects of Middle Eastern Social Life, from an Anthropological perspective. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and completion of at least one Anthropology course with a C- or higher.

The history, development, and application of the major theoretical orientations in anthropology. Prerequisite: ANTH 1318 or permission of instructor.

One unit of credit for 30 or more hours of volunteer community service experience. Open to students with appropriate anthropology background. The student may suggest a suitable placement or request an assignment from the Anthropology Program Director. Only one unit of Human Corps credit may be earned per term, and no more than 12 units of all Human Corps credit may be applied toward the baccalaureate degree. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval by the Anthropology Program Director. [By Petition]

Consideration of the death experience in the broadest possible context. Survey of funerary practices encompassing mummification, burial, exposure, cremation, and endocannibalism. Examination of historical and ethnographic observations of mortuary practices and attitudes, as well as their utility for building analogies for interpretation of mortuary practices and attitudes of past peoples from archaeological remains. Use of mortuary practices for reconstruction of gender roles, social stratification, valuation and agency. Constraint of political consideration "both past and present" that call into question fundamental assumptions about death, dying, and monumentalism held by many. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and completion of at least one Anthropology course with a C- or higher.

A survey of methods used by forensic anthropologists to recover and identify human remains for legal purposes. Topics covered include forensic archaeology; differentiation between human and nonhuman remains; individual identification from age, sex, stature, genetic ancestry, health-status, and anomalous features. Prerequisite: ANTH 3210 or permission of instructor.

This course is designed to provide students interested in archaeology and/or environmental studies with a background in the legislation and rules that govern the consideration of cultural resources in the context of environmental impact studies. Requirements regarding the disposition of human remains and coordination and consultation with Native Americans are also major topics of discussion. Prerequisite: ANTH 1118 and sophomore standing or higher.

The study of the archaeological remains of cultures for which there is a written historical record with an emphasis in North American studies of post-contact studies. Topics to be covered include the definition and history of historical archaeology as a unique discipline, its analytical methods, theoretical issues, contemporary approaches, and practical applications. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and completion of at least one Anthropology course with a C- or higher.

This course provides a general overview of California archaeology and prehistory. Topics to be covered include a review of the development of archaeological method and theory in California, a region-by-region synthesis of prehistory, and the status and direction of current research in the state.

The aim of this course is to provide the student with a more complete understanding of flaked and ground stone artifacts recovered from archaeological contexts. Students will learn to identify lithic tool material types, how to analyze flaked stone tools and lithic debris, and become familiar with the theoretical issues related to stone tool raw material acquisition and production. A concentration is placed on experimental tool production studies and students will be required to engage in flaked stone replication. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and ANTH 1118 or permission of instructor.

This course will teach students basic skills for the identification of both invertebrate and vertebrate faunal remains recovered from archaeological sites. Students will learn the essential morphological attributes of both invertebrate and vertebrate fauna most frequently found in archaeological contexts; learn how to prepare comparative shell and skeletal collections; and become acquainted with taphonomic processes and other agents of bone and shell modification. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and ANTH 1118 or permission of instructor.

Advanced techniques of dating, soils analysis, faunal analysis, botanical analysis, lithic analysis, chemical analyses, typology, and materials analyses. Laboratory fee may be required. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and ANTH 1118 or permission of instructor.

The prehistory of North America, north of Mexico, is examined in detail from the first entry of people to the continent to the time of contact with Euroamericans. Emphasis on cultural development over time, ecological interactions, and implications of the human occupation of North America. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and ANTH 1118 or permission of instructor.

Analysis of evidence from the human skeleton for interpretation of human behavior in the prehistoric past. Survey of cultural attitudes concerning death, social status, and beauty, from disposition of the body, differential health status, and ornamentation. Consideration of the impact of habitual and acute stresses through pathological affliction and assessment of biomechanical properties. Assessment of dietary behavior through trace elements, stable isotopes, and dental diseases. Evaluation of violent behavior, domestic and institutional, through trauma.

Examination of the history and current status of scientific inquiry into human origins and evolutionary development of humanity from our primate foundation to the appearance of anatomically modern humans.

Collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative data from social settings in everyday life. Qualitative methods considered include, but are not limited to, participant observation and interviewing techniques. We also emphasize the ethics of qualitative research. Formulation of research problem and use of conceptual and theoretical materials in your analysis of qualitative data. Prerequisite: ENGL 1109 and ANTH 3000 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 20 units.

A cross-cultural examination of the social construction of gender roles in societies across time. Particular attention given to analyzing the cultural forces that determine how women's roles are defined and how they change.

Collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative data from social settings in everyday life. Qualitative methods considered include, but are not limited to, participant observation and interviewing techniques. We also emphasize the ethics of qualitative research. Formulation of research problem and use of conceptual and theoretical materials in your analysis of qualitative data. Lab sessions will include computerized analyses of data. Prerequisite: ANTH 3000 or equivalent course. Must pass course with grade of C- or higher to satisfy second course in Methods sequence.

Examination of the socio-cultural context of language use. Consideration of sociolinguistics in cross-cultural perspective and the various uses for sociolinguistics such as ethnopoetics, the ethnography of performance, language ideology, language planning and language revitalization efforts, as well as learning methods of transcription for anthropological analysis. Prerequisite: ANTH 1318 with a grade of C or better.

Students will read, discuss, and compare perspectives of "Quality of Life" associated with the influence of science, sense of place, and social inequality. Students will conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of social conditions and differential access to explain patterns of racial and ethnic inequality to form conceptions of "Quality of Life". Prerequisite: At least 90 units and completion of JYDR. Satisfies general education Senior Capstone and Theme Q: Quality of Life.

Specialized topics in anthropology offered periodically as announced. One course in anthropology recommended. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval by the Anthropology Program Director. [By Petition] May be repeated for credit with different topics up to a maximum of 20 units.

Students design and carry out a research project under the supervision of a faculty sponsor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval by the Anthropology Program Director. [By Petition] May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 20 units.

Theory and method in upper division instruction. Weekly meetings with faculty sponsor and supervised experience that may include administering and developing examinations, course development, discussion group leadership, selected lectures, and in-depth directed readings of relevant topics. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 15 units.

Supervised field experience in community organizations and institutions. Prerequisites vary depending on specific internship, but enrollment is limited to students with good academic records who are committed to development of professional skills in a given area. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or higher. May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 units.

The Community Services program offers a sponsored learning experience in a work setting, integrated with a field analysis seminar. The field experience is contracted by Community Services office on an individual basis, subject to approval by the Department. Students are expected to enroll in the course for at least two quarters. The determination of course credits, evaluation, and grading is the responsibility of the Departmental faculty. Offered on a credit, no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval by the Anthropology Program Director. [By Petition] May be repeated up to a maximum of 15 units.

Individual study under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval of by the Anthropology Program Director. [By Petition] May be repeated for credit.

Evaluation and assessment of learning that has occurred as a result of prior off-campus experience relevant to the curriculum of the Department. Requires complementary academic study and/or documentation. Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. Not open to postgraduate students. Interested students should contact the Community Service office. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and approval by the Anthropology Program Director. [By Petition]

This course, often referred to as the culminating undergraduate experience in Anthropology, examines from a holistic perspective critical themes in the discipline. Integration of materials from previous courses. Development of thematic synopses, public presentations, and constructive criticism skills. Prerequisites: Upper division subdisciplinary required courses, required method sequence of courses. May be repeated for credit with instructor's consent.

Offered on a credit, no-credit basis only. [By Petition]

Investigation of an approved project leading to a written report. Project selected in conference with professor in area of major interest. Regular meetings to be arranged with professor. [By Petition]

Graduate students who have completed the majority of their coursework but have not completed their culminating experience or thesis may enroll in this 0-unit course for the purpose of maintaining continuous enrollment. Prerequisite: approval of the Program Coordinator.