Anthropology

ANTH 101: Biological Anthropology

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ANTH 101 or ANTH 101H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.00)

The course examines (a) the biological basis for animal forms and behaviors, including basic genetics and evolution theory; (b) primate classification, ecology and social behavior; (c) the fossil and archaeological evidence for early human life; and (d) the evolutionary basis for modern human variation in appearance and behavior.

ANTH 101H: Biological Anthropology (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ANTH 101 or ANTH 101H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.00)

This course examines the biological basis for animal forms and behaviors, including basic genetics and evolution theory; primate classification, ecology, and social behavior; the fossil and archaeological evidence for early human lifeways; and the evolutionary basis for modern human variation in appearance and behavior. As an honors course, it offers expanded analysis of lecture materials, increased dependence upon student participation on a daily basis, and the opportunity for students to conduct research in relevant areas of interest, and thus targets highly motivated students who are looking for a more challenging academic experience. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ANTH 101 or 101H.

ANTH 101L: Biological Anthropology Laboratory

Units: 1
Prerequisites: ANTH 101 or ANTH 101H.
Corequisite: ANTH 101 or ANTH 101H if prerequisite not met.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Laboratory 3 hours. (2202.00)

Designed to accompany Anthropology 101, this laboratory section allows students to garner practical, hands-on experience with the scientific method, genetic models, simulations of evolutionary processes, primate skeletal anatomy, primate behavior and ecology, human osteology, and casts and tools representing selected stages in human development.

ANTH 102: Cultural Anthropology

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ANTH 102 or ANTH 102H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.00)

The course explores (a) the fundamental characteristics of culture, including its structure, function, and means of change; (b) the science of studying human culture; and (c) human cultural variation in major topics such as mode of subsistence, gender roles, language, kinship structures, political organizations, art, ritual, and celebrations of the human life cycle.

ANTH 102H: Cultural Anthropology (Honors)

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Enrollment Limitation: Not open to students with prior credit in ANTH 102 or ANTH 102H.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC Credit limitation
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.00)

This honors course offers highly motivated students an advanced introduction to the study of human culture, including its structure, function, and means of change; the science and practical applications of studying human culture; and human cultural variation in major topics, such as mode of subsistence, gender roles, language, kinship structures, political organizations, art, and ritual. UC CREDIT LIMITATION: Credit for ANTH 102 or 102H.

ANTH 103: Introduction to Archaeology

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.20)

This course presents archaeological theory and method, including field excavations and laboratory research, and our current understanding of past cultures based upon their material remains. The course will explore stone age lifeways, early farming cultures, and emergent civilizations around the world.

ANTH 104: Native American Cultures

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.00)

This course will explore the diversity of Native American cultures through both paleoindians (known largely from archaeological evidence) and more recent groups (known from ethnographic accounts). The course will utilize the perspective of cultural ecology to investigate how the environment influences many facets of human culture, including economic systems, social systems, family structure, and art and ritual.

ANTH 190: Primate Behavior and Ecology

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.00)

This course explores principles of animal behavior and ecology from an evolutionary perspective. Topics include predator avoidance, foraging behavior, mating strategies, mother-infant bonding, and the development of social groups. Focusing on nonhuman primates, the principles are applicable to all animal species; therefore, the course offers value to all students interested in animal behavior. It also includes research methodology and requires an observational project of primates at the San Diego Zoo and/or Wild Animal Park.

ANTH 292: Internship Studies

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(2202.00)

Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)

ANTH 296: Topics in Anthropology

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Lecture 1 hour.
Lecture 2 hours.
Lecture 3 hours. (2202.00)

A study of relevant topics in the discipline not covered in the current selection of courses. Designed to meet special needs; content determined by participating faculty members in consultation with students and the community. (May be repeated three times with different content.)

ANTH 298: Directed Studies in Anthropology

Units: 1-3
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
Laboratory 3 hours.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Laboratory 9 hours. (2202.00)

Individualized study, project or research in area of particular interest to the student and not included in the regular courses of the college. Approval form must be signed by instructor and department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 3 units.)