Discussions include the various ways contemporary peoples live and the relationship between primitive and contemporary cultures. An overview of human biology and behavior, including human evolution, primate behavior, and human physical variation. 242-3 Introduction to Archaeology Introduction to the nature of archaeological data, techniques of archaeological dating, and methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Emphasis on identifying cultural symbols and social interaction in ethnic groups. CST 240 or anthropology major.
Students develop an original analysis of some body of archaeological material.
An Introduction Introduces various aspects of applied anthropology as currently used in a variety of behavioral activity fields locally, nationally, and internationally. 341-4 Indians of North America Survey of selected North American Indian societies, contrasting their modern and aboriginal cultures. Anthropological approach to meaning and function of religion in social life, and nature of thought or belief systems that give rise to different forms of religious life. Emphasis on primitive and peasant societies. 351-4 Human Evolution History, description, and interpretation of the fossil record for primate evolution with emphasis on human evolution.