ANT 101 - Social justice in a Global Society
Introduction to key concepts in global social justice, foundational human rights instruments and processes, contemporary manifestations of social injustice, and the role of social action. Identical to SOC 101; credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (Group IV-A)
3 Credits; Fall, Spring
ANT 170 - Cultural Anthropology
Comparative study of contemporary cultures, including methods and
theories employed. The impact of globalization on cultural diversity. (Group
III-B)
3 Credits; Fall, Spring
ANT 171 - Human Origins: Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Introduction to human and primate evolution, and the origin of human
hereditary variations. (Group II-A)
3 Credits; Fall, Spring
ANT 173 - Laboratory in Physical Anthropology
Laboratory practicum surveying the techniques and procedures by
which evidence is developed and analyzed in studying human evolution, both
fossil and on-going. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement.
Prerequisite: ANT 171 or concurrent enrollment. (Group II-A)
1 Credit; Demand
ANT 174 - Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology:
From Stone Age to Civilization
The development of culture in Africa, Asia, and Europe to the rise
of urban civilizations. How archaeological evidence is obtained, analyzed,
dated, and interpreted.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 175 - Archaeology of the Americas
Archaeology of the Americas from the earliest peopling of the Western
Hemisphere to the rise of civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and Inca.
(Group IV-B)
3 Credits; Fall, Spring
ANT 200 - Education and Culture
Process of cultural learning from infancy through adolescence in
non-Western societies and American minority groups. (Group IV-A)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 240 - Archaeological Field and Laboratory
Techniques
Practical instruction in field survey and excavation; description,
classification, analysis and documentation of materials in the laboratory.
Prerequisite: ANT
174 or 175, or permission of instructor. 1-4 Credits (Specify); Demand
ANT 320 - North America Indian Cultures
Diversity of North America Indian cultures, their experiences of
colonization and culture change, and their contributions to American and
global cultures. (Group IV-C)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 321 - Cultures of Latin America
Indigenous, European, and African origins and contemporary diversity
of cultures of Latin America. (Group IV-B)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 322 - Cultures of Africa
Indigenous cultures of sub-Saharan Africa; their emergence, development,
and contemporary diversity; impact of sociocultural change. (Group IV-B)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 324 - Cultures of the South Pacific
Traditional cultures and recent social change in Polynesia, Melanesia,
and Micronesia. Human settlement of the islands, ecology, evolution of
political systems, and effects of colonial economies are stressed. (Group
IV-B)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 326 - Chinese Societies
Culture and social life in prerevolutionary China and Taiwan and
post-revolutionary (Communist) China. (Group IV-B)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 340 - South American Archaeology
Archaeology of South America. Emphasis on the Central Andean region.
Introduction to documentation and interpretation of cultural developments from
earliest human occupations to European conquest. Prerequisite: ANT 175.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 342 - Forensic Anthropology
Lectures and laboratory training in forensic identification and analysis of human skeletal
remains for utilization by criminal justice authorities and missing persons
bureaus. Prerequisites:
171 or BIO 101, or permission of instructor.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 344 - Michigan Archaeology
Michigan archaeology from the first peopling of the area to historic
times. Changing adaptive patterns examined in the context of the Great
Lakes region and North American generally. Prerequisite: ANT 175 recommended.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 347 - Human Evolution (Formerly 251)
Fossil evidence of human evolution
and its analysis within a theoretical framework
of ongoing evolutionary forces and basic phylogenetic principles. Prerequisite:
ANT 171 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 351 - Human Variation
Analysis and interpretation of human physical variation (genetic) to
permit an examination of historical and modern evolutionary and "scientific"
racism. Prerequisites: ANT 171 or BIO 101 recommended.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 356 - Primate Behavior
Applying principles of evolution to primate behavior with emphasis on
effects of ecology on social relations and group organizations.
Prerequisites: ANT 171 or BIO 101 recommended. (Group IV-A).
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 365 - Current American Indian Issues
Current social, economic, political, and cultural issues affecting
American Indians; social movements of resistance and change. (Group IV-A)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT
368 - Hispanic Cultures in the U.S.
Hispanic cultural diversity viewed in the context of the larger
U.S. society, including Anglo and Latino analyses of contributions and
the role of racism in defining this group. (Group IV-C)
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 370 - Global Environmental Issues
Social and cultural dimensions of global population issues, food and
energy policies, destruction of indigenous lifeways, roles of multinational
organizations, environmental racism, and environmental movements. Identical
to SOC 370; cedit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 388 - Special Topics in Anthropology
Consideration of subject matter not included in courses currently listed
in catalog. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
1-12 Credits (Specify); Demand
ANT 426 - Method and Theory in Archaeology
Nature of archaeological evidence, methods of analysis, theories and
problems in interpretation and explanation of the human past. This course
give in alternate years with ANT 451. Prerequisite: ANT 174 or 175.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 430 - Applied Anthropology
The application of basic research and methods in the subfields of anthropology to address contemporary socio-cultural problems related to human diversity across ethnicity, "race," class and gender. Prerequisites: ANT 170, 171, and 175. 3 credits.
ANT 451 - History of Anthropological Thought
Development of anthropological theory. Key persons, concepts, and schools of
thought. This course given in alternate years in rotation with ANT 426.
Prerequisites: ANT 170 and 171, or permission of instructor.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 457 - Globalization and Society
Effects of the global economy on the division of labor, transnational
migration, social inequality, ethnic identities, gender relations, and other
aspects of social organization. Identical to SOC 457; credit may not be
earned in both. Prerequisites:
SOC 100 or 201 or 221 or ANT 170.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 459 - Anthropology of Religion
Theories of the origins, nature, and functions of religion. Prerequisite:
ANT 170 recommended.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 465 - Senior Seminar in Anthropology
Current issues in anthropology as approached from the various perspectives
of the sub-disciplines. Prerequisite: 12 hours of anthropology.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 498 - Independent Studies in Anthropology
Directed reading or research on an approved topic. Open to students
not on academic probation. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and department
chairperson.
1-12 Credits (Specify); Demand
ANT 500 - Field School in Archaeology
Intensive practical experience in field survey, excavation, and laboratory
analysis of resulting materials. Prerequisite: ANT 174 or ANT 175 or ANT
240 or permission of instructor.
3-6 Credits (Specify); Demand
ANT 506 - Comparative Cultural Systems
Explores theories of cultural development, with particular emphasis
on urban and post-industrial cultures. Students investigate cultures different
from their own. Identical to SOC 506; credit may not be earned in more
than one of these courses. Prerequisite: Introductory anthropology and/or
sociology course.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 520 - Medical Anthropology
Transcultural variations in conceptions of health and healing, cultural
practices that encourage or inhibit disease, and the effects of social
institutions on health and illness. Prerequisites: 6 credits of cultural
anthropology and/or sociology; or permission of the instructor.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 531 - Capstone Experience in Global Justice
Capstone course synthesizes course work on the issues of global social justice/injustice. Explores roots, consequences, types, policy approaches, and strategies for pursuing global justice. Identical to SOC 531. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: SOC/ANT 101; 15 hours in the Global Justice Minor; completion of the Service Learning component of the Global Justice Minor; and approval of the Global Justice Advisor. May be taken by SOC or ANT Majors with the approval of the Global Justice Advisor. Or, graduate standing.
ANT 588 - Special Topics in Anthropology
Consideration of subject matter not included in courses currently listed
in catalog. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
1-10 Credits (Specify); Demand
ANT 590 - Gender, Culture & Society
Analysis of gender roles in various cultures; theoretical approaches
to explaining gender role variation. Identical to SOC 590 and WST 590;
credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites:
6 hours of anthropology and/or sociology and/or women's studies; or permission
of instructor or graduate standing.
3 Credits; Demand
ANT 698 - Independent Studies in Anthropology
Credit Limitation. ANT 698 is subject to graduate credit limitation
under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit.
1-12 Credits (Specify); Demand