An introduction to the study of human biological evolution and variation. This course focuses on evolutionary theory, mechanisms of evolutionary change, and the study of living non-human primates. An Anthropological Perspective Part one of this two part sequence for anthropology majors covers cultural variability and organization by examining several examples in detail. Both anthropological methodology and theory will be important parts of this course. Language and Culture Language provides not only communication but identification of oneself and one's group.
Humans are extremely sensitive to language, dialect, jargon, and slang.
An understanding of language and its relationship to culture is basic to any understanding of human beings. Special Topics Courses to be offered just one time or on an irregular basis according to topic demand for a general interest, sophomore level course. Designed for students who wish to pursue independent study at the freshman-sophomore level rather than the more advanced level of the 499 individual study. Emphasis will be given to data collection, data analysis, and museology. An in-depth study of ancient Egypt, focusing on the relationship between cultural development and the unique Egyptian environment of the time.