Courses

ANTH 107   Introduction to General Anthropology   3 credits
A general introduction to anthropology. All three sub-fields of modern anthropology: cultural anthropology (archaeology and ethnography), physical anthropology, and linguistics are covered.

ANTH 197   Special Topics   1-6 credits

ANTH 218   Physical Anthropology (with laboratory)   4 credits
An examination of biological variation in modern human populations and biological evolution of humans as shown by the fossil record. Prerequisite: ANTH 107.

ANTH 219   Archaeology (with laboratory) 4 credits
A study of the methods and theory of modern archaeology. The emphasis is on how archaeologists understand the past. A general chronology of world prehistory is presented. Prerequisite: ANTH 107.

ANTH 230   Ethnology (with laboratory) 4 credits
A presentation of a world perspective of modern hunter-gatherer and simple agricultural peoples. The course also describes the methods used by ethnologists. Prerequisite: ANTH 107.

ANTH 297   Special Topics 1-6 credits

ANTH 319   Paleolithic Archaeology 3 credits
An in-depth study of the early development of culture-bearing humans. The evolution of Paleolithic lifeways are traced, from early pebble tool cultures, through the peopling of the Old World by Homo erectus, to the coexistence of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnon in Europe, and finally to the advent of specialized hunters during the Upper Paleolithic. The course covers Paleolithic culture history as well as methods. Artifact analysis is included. Prerequisite: ANTH 218 or ANTH 219.

ANTH 320  Cultural Ecology 3 credits
An examination of key perspectives, theories, and methods in the study of ecological anthropology.  Students learn about the use and definition of the environment by groups from different cultural backgrounds, and build a comparative perspective in so doing.  The focus is on contemporary groups, but archaeological examples are used as comparison and to build time-depth in our understanding of cultural ecology.  Prerequisite: ANTH 107 or instructor permission.

ANTH 322   Analysis of Material Culture (with laboratory)  4 credits
A lab course training students in analytical methods in anthropology. Students are responsible for a major project in which they carry out all phases of anthropological research, including research design, background research, hypothesis, analysis, and presentation of results. Materials studied include lithics, fauna, ceramics, and botanical remains. An excellent preparation for (or follow-up to) the Archaeological Field School. Prerequisite: ANTH 219

ANTH 333   Archaeology of Colorado          3 credits
A detailed look at the archaeological sequences of Colorado with an emphasis on western Colorado. Time periods from Paleo-Indian to Historic are described. This course is a recommended preparatory course for the Archaeological Field School in Colorado or the Archaeological Field Trip. Prerequisite: ANTH 219.

ANTH 344   Indians of North America 3 credits
A detailed look at the native people found in North America. Emphasis is on the Gunnison area and the southwestern United States. Several field trips are anticipated.

ANTH 369   Anthropology Field Trip  1-3 credits
A field study of archaeological and ethnographic cultures in the western United States. Students camp and tour ancient sites, modern Native American towns, and anthropological museums. This course may be taken for a maximum of six credits.

ANTH 392   Independent Study in Anthropology 1-4 credits

ANTH 397   Special Topics 1-6 credits

ANTH 465   Advanced Methods and Theory in Anthropology 3 credits
Discussions detail the intellectual growth of anthropology. Prerequisite: ANTH 107.

ANTH 469   Anthropology Field School  4 credits
A field-experience course in which students learn and perform proper field
techniques. Some laboratory work may be involved. This course is offered during the summer session and may be taken for a maximum of eight credits. Prerequisites: ANTH 219 or ANTH 230; or instructor permission.

ANTH 497   Special Topics 1-6 credits