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Fields of Study Calendar Undergraduate Admission Undergraduate Expenses Undergraduate Academic Program Graduate Studies Resources for Learning and Research Campus Life Programs and Courses Disciplinary Communication General Education Requirements by Department Program Statements Faculty Course Descriptions Astronomy and Astrophysics Philosophy Games and Playable Media The Department of the Languages and Applied Linguistics Computer Science Academic English Anthropology Applied Mathematics and Statistics Art Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biomolecular Engineering Chemistry and Biochemistry Chinese College Eight College Nine College Ten http://registrar.ucsc.edu/catalog/programs-courses/course-descriptions/index.html[8/14/2014 10:44:32 AM] Anthropology University Home MyUCSC People Calendars A-Z Index OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR ABOUT CALENDAR FEES ENROLLMENT RECORDS QUICK START GUIDE Home » UCSC General Catalog » Programs and Courses » Course Descriptions » Anthropology 2014-15 General Catalog Anthropology Chancellor's Welcome About 2014-15 General Catalog Fields of Study 361 Social Sciences 1 Building Calendar (831) 459- 3320 Undergraduate Admission http://anthro.ucsc.edu/ Undergraduate Expenses Faculty | Program Statements Undergraduate Academic Program Lower-Division Courses Graduate Studies 1. Introduction to Biological Anthropology. F Resources for Learning and Study of evolution illustrated by Pleistocene hominid fossils and variation in living human groups. Behavior and evolution of primates examined as they contribute to the Research understanding of human evolution. Required for all anthropology majors. (Formerly Campus Life Introduction to Human Evolution.) (General Education Code(s): SI, IN.) The Staff Programs and Courses 2. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. S A number of different peoples are studied and a variety of approaches to the nature of the Disciplinary Communication culture and to the study of specific cultures presented. Required for all anthropology General Education Requirements majors. (General Education Code(s): CC, IS.) M. Wolf-Meyer by Department 3. Introduction to Archaeology. W Program Statements Overview of ways of learning about the human past beyond the scope of written history. Faculty Reviews development of archaeology, fundamental methods and theories, and Course Descriptions archaeology's contribution to understanding human origins, the emergence of farming, and Astronomy and Astrophysics the origins of complex societies. (General Education Code(s): SI, IS.) J. Monroe Philosophy 42. Student-Directed Seminar. Games and Playable Media Seminars taught by upper-division students under faculty supervision. (See course 192.) The Department of the Languages The Staff and Applied Linguistics 81A. Mexican Folklorico Dance (2 credits). F Computer Science Provides instruction in the aesthetic, cultural, and historical dimensions of Mexican Academic English folklorico dance. Students taught choreographed dances from various regions of Mexico Anthropology and also learn dance techniques (tecnica) and stage make-up application. Additional Applied Mathematics and Statistics workshops and lectures offered to supplement class. Open to all students; no previous experience required. (Also offered as Latin American&Latino Studies 81A. Students cannot Art receive credit for both courses.) May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR- Biochemistry and Molecular C, A.) O. Najera Ramirez Biology Biomolecular Engineering 81B. Mexican Folklorico Dance (2 credits). W Second course in series. Provides instruction in the aesthetic, cultural, and historical Chemistry and Biochemistry dimensions of Mexican folklorico dance. (Also offered as Latin American&Latino Studies Chinese 81B. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) May be repeated for credit. (General College Eight Education Code(s): PR-C, A.) O. Najera Ramirez College Nine 81C. Mexican Folklorico Dance (2 credits). S College Ten Third course in series. Provides instruction in the aesthetic, cultural, and historical http://registrar.ucsc.edu/catalog/programs-courses/course-descriptions/anth.html[8/14/2014 10:45:15 AM] Anthropology Community Studies dimensions of Mexican folklorico dance. (Also offered as Latin American&Latino Studies Computer Engineering 81C. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 81A or 81B. Cowell College May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): PR-C, A.) O. Najera Ramirez Critical Race and Ethnic Studies 81J. Introduction to Visual Culture Lab (2 credits). * Crown College Optional digital photography lab. Students learn to compose shots, download photos, Digital Arts and New Media resize them, and put them into a meaningful sequence. Concurrent enrollment in Earth and Planetary Sciences Anthropology 80J required. Enrollment limited to 36. S. Errington Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 93. Field Study. F,W,S Economics Supervised research or organized projects on anthropological topics for lower-division Education students. Conducted either on or off campus. Students submit petition to sponsoring Electrical Engineering agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff Environmental Studies 99. Tutorial. F,W,S Feminist Studies Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit. The Staff Film and Digital Media French Upper-Division Courses German 100. History and Theory of Physical Anthropology. F Greek Provides an historical overview from the 18th century to the present of race, ape-human Hebrew relationships, and human nature. Emergence of an evolutionary framework and of fossil, History genetic, and primate information becomes the basis for reformulating ideas about human History of Art and Visual Culture biology within anthropology. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 3 and satisfaction of the History of Consciousness Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. The Staff Italian 101. Human Evolution. F Japanese Study of human evolution covering the last five million years. Examines the fossil evidence Jewish Studies and emphasizes the reconstruction of behavior from the paleontological and anatomical Kresge College evidence. Prerequisite(s): course 1. Offered in alternate academic years. The Staff Languages 102A. Human Skeletal Biology. F,S Latin Presents basic human osteology allowing students to identify skeletal material by element. Latin American and Latino Studies Emphasizes the dynamic nature of bone by integrating anatomy with a discussion of bone Legal Studies physiology within the context of the human life cycle. Prerequisite(s): course 1. Enrollment limited to 16. The Staff Linguistics Literature 103. Forensic Anthropology. * Mathematics Covers the basic analysis of human skeletal remains for the medicolegal profession. Merrill College Assessment of age, sex, ancestry, and general physical characteristics, trauma, and disease are discussed. Addresses the legal responsibilities of the anthropologist. Online lectures Microbiology and Environmental with in-class discussion sections, quizzes, and exams. Prerequisite(s): course 102A. Toxicology Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. A. Galloway Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology 103B. Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology. S Introduces the analysis of human remains from forensic or archaeological contexts. Covers Music the whole range of morphological, morphometric, histological, genetic, and biochemical Oakes College methods applied in bone-based anthropological analyses. Prerequisite(s): course 102A. Ocean Sciences Enrollment by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 25. The Staff Physical Education 104. Human Variation and Adaptation. S Physics Explores the major environmental factors (temperature, altitude, diet, and disease); how Politics they are perceived by the human body; the physiological, micro- and macroanatomical Porter College responses; and how behavior and culture can modify the impact of these stresses. Course 1 Portuguese is highly recommended as preparation. (Formerly Human Adaptability.) L. Fehren-Schmitz Psychology 105. Human Paleopathology. * Russian Examines paleopathology beginning with ancient hominid populations and proceeding to Science Communication modern populations. Uses both the skeletal evidence and historical documentation when Social Documentation available. Considers evolutionary, cultural, and biological factors. Topics include: Sociology osteological diagnosis of infectious disease; trauma; nutritional deficiencies; dental Spanish disease; and developmental defects. Prerequisite(s): course 1; course 102A recommended. Spanish for Heritage Speakers The Staff Stevenson College 106. Primate Behavior and Ecology. * Technology and Information The nature of primate social systems and social bonds is examined in the light of http://registrar.ucsc.edu/catalog/programs-courses/course-descriptions/anth.html[8/14/2014 10:45:15 AM] Anthropology Management evolutionary and ecological concepts. Students cannot receive credit for this course and UCDC Program course 206. Prerequisite(s): course 1. The Staff Writing Program 107. Methods and Research in Molecular