Anthropology is the study of various aspects of humans within societies of the past and present.
COURSES
ANTHR-1
3 UNITS
Introduction To Physical Anthropology
TRANSFERABLE TO BOTH UC AND CSU
54 LECTURE HOURS
This course examines human biological variation within an
evolutionary context. It includes an introduction to the history
and principles of evolutionary theory; basic human genetics and
molecular biology; the anatomy, behavior, and ecology of our
closest living relatives, non-human primates; the evolution of the
human lineage through the hominid fossil record; variation among
modern human groups, past and present; and a brief introduction to
forensic anthropology. Throughout the course, attention is paid to the
complex interaction between biology, behavior, and culture.
ANTHR-2
3 UNITS
Cultural Anthropology
TRANSFERABLE TO BOTH UC AND CSU
54 LECTURE HOURS
Investigates the diversity of cultures in regards to language,
economics, kinship, art, religion, technology, and cultural universals;
functional aspects of culture and cultural change; varieties of
customs and institutions of different peoples; significance of human
culture.
ANTHR-3
3 UNITS
Introduction To Archaeology
TRANSFERABLE TO BOTH UC AND CSU
54 LECTURE HOURS
Introduction to the methods and theories of modern archaeology,
including site exploration and interpretation. Patterns of evidence for
human behavior from the first humans to the beginnings of written
history. (L)