Anthropology and Museum Studies

Courses

2016-2019 Anticipated Courses

Introductory Courses

ANTH 107. Being Human: Past & Present (5). Exploration of being human throughout the world from the earliest human ancestors to today using archaeological, biological, cultural and linguistic anthropology methods and perspectives. SB - Foundations of Human Adaptation, Behavior

ANTH 110. Bones, Apes, and Genes: Exploring Biological Anthropology (5). Exploration of the field of biological anthropology, including humankind's evolutionary relationships to other primate forms, the human fossil record, and on-going evolutionary processes impacting on the human species. NS - Patterns & Connections in the Natural World

ANTH 120. Archaeology: Science of the Past (5). Introduction to the concepts, methods, and development of archaeology, as well as key discoveries from the ancient world. Illustrations of how fields of science are combined to uncover past human achievements and diverse cultures. SB - Foundations of Human Adaptation, Behavior (W)

ANTH 130. Cultural Worlds (5). The cross-cultural and holistic study of humans worldwide, including the analysis of race, gender, power, kinship, globalization, and the role of symbols in social life. Students will also examine their own world through anthropological lenses. SB - Perspectives on World Cultures

ANTH 137. Race, Power, and the American Dream (5). This class constitutes an anthropological exploration of race in the United States by examining structural inequality in relation to the ideas and experiences reflected in what is popularly called The American Dream.

ANTH 180. Language and Culture (5). This course is an introduction to the scientific and anthropological study of language, concerning its structure and function as an omnipresent system in communication, cognition, and socialization, and its relationship with culture, society, and power.

ANTH 201. Grade 1 Animal Technician (1). Course covers skills of Grade 1 Animal Technician with a focus on primates. Standards follow those of the International Primatological Society and include maintenance of primates' physical environment and USDA standards for management.

ANTH 296. Individual Study (1-6). Requires permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit.

ANTH 298. Special Topics (1-6). Course content identified by title in the university class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.

ANTH 299. Seminar (1-5). Course content identified by title in the university class schedule. May be repeated for credit under different titles.

Intermediate Courses

ANTH 301. Anthropology: Principles and Assessment (2). Principles and assessment course for majors: current topics and careers, research, funding; development of assessment portfolios and individual program plans. Required for all B.A., B.S. Anthropology majors at admission.

ANTH 310. Research/Laboratory in Biological Anthropology (1-2). Laboratory research analysis of biological anthropology materials. May be taken concurrently with and as a supplement to other 300-level courses in biological anthropology. The course may be repeated up to a cumulative maximum of 8 credits. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 310 and 485 allowed to fulfill B.A. or B.S. requirements. Prerequisite, previous college work in biological anthropology or other natural sciences, and permission of instructor.

ANTH 311. Advanced Biological Anthropology: Principles of Human Evolution (4). Analysis and interpretation of major principles of modern biological anthropology from an evolutionary perspective: genetics, population genetics, ecology, comparative anatomy and human paleontology. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 312. Human Origins: The Fossil Evidence (4). The fossil record of hominins. Basic data and interpretation. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 313. Primate Social Behavior (4). Survey of field studies of nonhuman primates relevant to the study of human social systems and adaptation. Prerequisites: ANTH 107, 110, 130, or BIO 183. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 314. Human Variation (4). Survey of genetic, physiological, and morphological diversity of modern human populations, with a focus on how humans' biological variation interacts with culture to enable adaptation to various ecological settings. Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above. NS - Applications of Natural Science

ANTH 315. Forensic Skeletal Analysis (4). A survey of the human skeleton and techniques of human skeletal analysis. Identification of age, sex, and other traits in modern and extinct populations. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 316. History and Theory of Molecular Anthropology (4). This seminar will include readings from important studies that have influenced the field of biological anthropology including the areas of human origins, phylogeny and dispersal. Prerequisite: ANTH 311 or by permission of the instructor.

ANTH 318. Introduction to Forensics (4). This course explores the subject matter and methods forensic investigators use when searching and recovering evidence from crime scenes. We examine approaches to forensics across multiple disciples including anthropology, biological sciences, chemistry, law and justice, geological sciences, physics, psychology, and sociology. The goal is to provide a broad overview for students interested in exploring forensic careers. ANTH 318 and LAJ 318 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

ANTH 321. Archaeological Methods (4). Introduction to methods used by archaeologists, with an emphasis on laboratory methods for analysis of chipped stone, ceramics, faunal remains, and other archaeological materials.

ANTH 321LAB. Archaeological Methods Laboratory (2). Hands on application of typical methods used in archaeological investigations, with an emphasis on laboratory techniques for studying chipped stone, ceramics, faunal remains, and other archaeological materials. Co- or prerequisite: ANTH 321. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

ANTH 322. World Prehistory (4). Old and New World prehistory from late Pliocene to the early historic period, including the ecology and development of hunting-gathering, agriculture and state-level societies. ANTH 322 and HIST 322 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

ANTH 323. Field Archaeology (3-6). Identification, mapping and recording of archaeological sites; techniques of excavation. Prerequisite: ANTH 120. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A). Grade will be either S or U.

ANTH 324. North American Archaeology (4). Prehistoric cultures of North America, with emphasis on adaptation to changing environments. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

ANTH 325. Prehistory of the Pacific Northwest (4). Prehistoric cultures of Washington State and adjoining regions. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

ANTH 333. Culture and Marriage (4). The reciprocal relationships between the biophysical and cultural components in mating, nurturing and sexual access. Cross-cultural patterns in marriage. ANTH 333 and FS 333 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 341. Native American Cultures of the Pacific Northwest (4). Ecological settings and cultural adaptations of Pacific Northwest Native Americans in historical and contemporary contexts. Culture change and continuity, language, religion, resource management, and tribal sovereignty. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 343. Culture and Power in Africa (4). Anthropological study power in precolonial African societies, ideological and cultural dimensions of social inequality and social struggle, classical social anthropology and contemporary analysis of war,genocide, refugee movement, and political consciousness. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 344. Cultures of Asia (4). Setting and cultural adaptation of the peoples of Asia. Representative groups from cultural regions of East Asia and Central/ Inner Asia. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 345. Cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania (4). Setting and cultural adaptation of the peoples of Southeast Asia and Oceania. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 346. Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean (4). Survey of anthropological research on cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean in historical and contemporary contexts. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 347. Native American Cultures of North America (4). Ecological settings and cultural adaptations of North American Native Americans in historical and contemporary contexts. Culture change and continuity, language, religion, resource management and tribal sovereignty. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 351. Visual Anthropology (4). Provides methodological, theoretical and practical background to produce and evaluate imagery in films and video; guidelines and practice of image presentation/ manipulation in anthropological and social contexts. ANTH 351 and COM 351 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: ANTH 130 or ART 225 or COM 321 or COM 330. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 352. Anthropology of Environmental Issues (4). Anthropological approaches to environmental issues and debates, from climate change to the availability of clean water and beyond. Students use critical thinking in assessing the role of culture nationally and internationally in current environmental issues. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 353. Childhood and Culture (4). Cross-cultural comparison of children's lives in different societies. Exploration of developmental paradigms and comparison of ideas about what childhood is how children become competent in different societies.

ANTH 354. Anthropology of Religion (4). A cross-cultural analysis of religion, cosmology and world view. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 355. Culture, Person, Self (4). A cross-cultural analysis of the relationship of individuals to cultural beliefs and practices. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 356. Gender Roles in Cross-Cultural Perspective (4). Biocultural factors affecting human gender roles. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 357. Medical Anthropology: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Health and Healing (4). Emphasizes cultural and biological factors influencing health maintenance in human populations and cross-cultural perspectives on illness, healingand the provision of health care. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 360. Introduction to Museum Studies (4). Concepts relating to museums in society: history, ethics, philosophy, administration, legislation and education. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

ANTH 361. Museum Exhibit Design (4). Principles of design applied to visual presentation of material culture, ideas and concepts through educational exhibits.

ANTH 362. Museum Curation and Management (4). Application of techniques of environmental security, restoration and preservation in the management of museum collections.

ANTH 363. Culture and Economy (4). This course considers global perspectives on production, distribution, exchange, and consumption by examining classical works in political economy and economic anthropology, as well as recent research that explores the relationships between capitalism and other economic systems. Students will examine how systems of subsistence, exchange, and distribution operate within diverse cultural, social, and environmental contexts. They will interrogate the relationships between important contemporary issues (poverty, homelessness, and food insecurity, for example) and global capitalism.

ANTH 380. Non-verbal Communication (4). Fundamentals of non-verbal communication including codes, relationship to biology and culture, usage, and interrelationships. COM 380 and ANTH 380 are cross-listed courses. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

ANTH 381. Language in Culture (4). Language as a culture trait. Influence of language on other human institutions. Includes psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, ethnographic semantics, and multilingualism in its socio-cultural setting. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

ANTH 382. Descriptive Linguistics (4). Introduction to the basic concepts and mechanics of formal linguistic analysis. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

ANTH 384. Language and Gender (4). This course is designed to guide students to explore the active and rapidly expanding field of gender studies and language research dealing with how biological and cultural awareness of sexes are reflected in speech. ANTH 384 and WS 384 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

ANTH 396. Individual Study (1-6).

ANTH 398. Special Topics (1-6).

ANTH 399. Seminar (1-5).

Advanced Courses

ANTH 410. Biological Anthropology: Theoretical and Research Issues (4). Exploration of the theoretical underpinnings of biological anthropology, their expression in current research topics in the field, and the transition from earlier approaches to their current implementation. Seminar structure. Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and an additional 5 units of biological anthropology. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S). May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.

ANTH 411. Primate Conservation (4). A seminar that focuses on conservation issues of particular relevance for non-human primates, including deforestation, bush-meat hunting, and pet trade; and on conservation strategies, including reintroduction, captive management, and ecotourism. ANTH 411 and PRIM 511 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and ANTH 313. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

ANTH 412. Monkeys of the Neotropics (4). An overview of Neotropical monkey evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings. Focuses on species ranging in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 413. Research Methods in Primatology (5). Review of methods used in collection and analysis of primatological data,including hypothesis development, delineation of variables, subject sampling, data collection techniques, data analysis, and captive versus field settings for research projects. ANTH 413 and PRIM 513 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.

ANTH 414. Forensic Anthropology: Cold Case Analysis (6). The course explores the recovery and examination of skeletal remains through practical experience in the recovery of buried remains. Students will plan, manage, and conduct a forensic skeletal analysis of a cold case. Findings will be presented. Prerequisites: ANTH 110, 315, 310, and
permission of the instructor. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). May be repeated for credit.

ANTH 415. Forensic Anthropology: Theoretical and Applied Issues (4). An in-depth and critical analysis of journal articles pertaining to forensic anthropology, osteology, and archaeology. An examination of archaeological techniques that can be adapted to forensic and medico-legal investigations. Prerequisites: ANTH 110, 315, 310, and permission of the instructor. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 416. Apes (4). An overview of small- and large-bodied ape evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings. ANTH 416 and PRIM 516 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 418. Monkeys of Asia and Africa (4). An overview of Old World monkeys¿ evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings. Focuses on species ranging in Africa and Asia. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 419. Lemurs and Lorises (4). An overview of the evolution, ecology, and behavior of lemurs and lorises living in wild and captive settings. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

ANTH 421. Archaeological Theory (4). Discussion of research problems in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisite: ANTH 120. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A) and Seminar (S).

ANTH 425. Zooarchaeology (4). Mammalian osteology and methods in the analysis of animal bones from archaeological sites. Prerequisites: ANTH 120 and either ANTH 110LAB or BIOL 183. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

ANTH 426. Stone Tool Analysis (4). The theory, method, and technique of stone tool analysis are presented so that students can undertake a research project analyzing a stone tool assemblage. Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or ANTH 323. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

ANTH 427. Environmental Archaeology (4). Analyses of sediments and plant and animal remains from archaeological sites are used to explore relationship s between humans and their environments. Case studies combine natural and physical sciences to study long-term change in landscapes and ecosystems. ANTH 427/ 527 and GEOG 427/ 527 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for more than one. Graduate credit requires an additional research paper to be specified in syllabus. Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or GEOG 107. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

ANTH 432. Heritage Preservation (4). Students will discuss the merits of preserving heritage buildings and landscapes, and question what is deemed worth of heritage designation. Techniques will be developed for investigating a building's history and experience gained in writing proposals and policies to preserve heritage resources. ANTH 432 and GEOG 432 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

ANTH 440. Ecology and Culture (4). Investigation into interdependent environmental and human cultural systems. Traditional agro-ecologies and subsistence strategies; contemporary problems of resource management, social equity, political ecology, and sustainable development. ANTH 440 and GEOG 440 are cross- listed courses, students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

ANTH 444. Ethnographic Field Methods (4). Methods used in ethnographic field work. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

ANTH 446. Anthropology of Globalization (4). Critically examines current theories of globalization in anthropology. Course includes selected ethnographic research on topics including global flows of people, material, ideas, identities, global political structures, and local accommodation and resistance. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

ANTH 449. Contemporary Native American Cultures and Issues (4). Analysis of contemporary Native North American cultures and issues, including tribal sovereignty, resource management, education, religion, economic, and health status, cultural continuity, and adaptation. SOC 449 and ANTH 449 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: either ANTH 341, ANTH 347, SOC 366, AIS 103, or permission of instructor. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

ANTH 451. History and Theory Anthropology (4). Content and developmental history of anthropological theories and methods. Prerequisite: 20 units of anthropology courses. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C) and Seminar (S).

ANTH 458. Senior Comprehensive Survey (4). Advanced comprehensive survey of the field of anthropology as to its content and intent. Specifically designed for majors preparing for graduate work. Prerequisite: admission to an anthropology major plan.

ANTH 460. Meaning in a Material World (4). This course will introduce students to theoretical concepts within the anthropology of material culture that will enable them to develop critical analyses of objects.

ANTH 483. Sociolinguistics (4). Concepts and methods of sociolinguistic analysis in first and second languages. Will examine differences among cultures in the relationship between language usage and inequality. ANTH 483 and FNLA 483 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: either ANTH 180, ANTH 381, ENG 180, or FNLA 481. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L).

ANTH 485. Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology (1-8). Methods and techniques, research problems, data collection, analysis, interpretation. Laboratory orientation. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 310 and ANTH 485 are allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. Prerequisite: introductory plus 5 upper - division credits in biological anthropology or corresponding coursework in the biological sciences. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). May be repeated up to 8 credits.

ANTH 486. Advanced Methods in Archaeology. Prerequisite, 5 upper-division credits in archaeology. Archaeological research design; planning and supervision of laboratory and field operation; preparation of reports for publication. May be repeated under a different topic up to 8 credits. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 320 and 486 allowed to fulfill B.A. or B.S. requirements.

ANTH 487. Field Linguistics (1-8). A laboratory oriented course providing both demonstration and practicum in recording, transcription, and structure of languages. Tapes and field derived data. Meets anthropology subfield Linguistics (L). May be repeated up to 8 credits.

ANTH 488. Advanced Research in Cultural Anthropology (1-8). Prerequisites: ANTH 130 and 5 upper-division credits in cultural anthropology. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C). May be repeated up to 8 credits.

ANTH 490. Cooperative Education (1-12). An individualized, contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student-learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U. By permission.

ANTH 491. Workshop (1-6). May be repeated for credit.

ANTH 492. Anthropological Teaching Experience (1-2). May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

ANTH 493. Anthropological Field Experience (1-8). Individual or group off-campus experience in the field study of anthropological phenomena. May be repeated for credit.

ANTH 496. Individual Study (1-6). May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U. By permission.

ANTH 497. Forensics Capstone (1). A capstone course designed to assess student mastery of fundamental knowledge of forensics through submission of a portfolio of work collected throughout the program, and explore future opportunities. ANTH 497 and LAJ 497 are cross-listed; students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisite: senior standing.

ANTH 498. Special Topics (1-6).

ANTH 499. Seminar (1-5).

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