| ANTH 3841/5841 | Biophysical Anthropology (3-0-3) |
|---|---|
| Methods and theories of modern biophysical anthropology are used to study the integrated
biological and cultural adaptation of human beings. Topics include the modern synthetic theory
of evolution, the fossil record of human evolution, geochronology, nonhuman primates, human
variation, and other factors in human biocultural adaptation. Prerequisite: ANTH 1102 or
permission of instructor. | |
| ANTH 3851/5851 | Religion, Culture, and Society (3-0-3) |
| Examines the nature, role, and functions of religious belief and behavior in traditional and
modern societies, emphasizing the range and diversity of religious behavior including ritual,
myth, symbolism, shamanism, cults, witchcraft, magic, religious drug use, religious healing,
treatment of the dead, life cycle rituals, and syncretism. Prerequisite: ANTH 1102 or ANTH
2011 or permission of instructor. | |
| ANTH 3871/5871 | Sex, Gender, and Culture (3-0-3) |
| Information from biophysical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural studies is
combined in a cross-cultural, evolutionary approach to examine sex and gender roles.
Prerequisite: ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor. | |
| ANTH 4861/6861 | World Ethnology (3-0-3) |
| Examines historical, economic, political, and social forces that have converged to produce a
worldwide political and economic system. This approach stresses the linkages between
Western development and Third World underdevelopment. Prerequisite: ANTH 1102 or ANTH
2011 or permission of instructor. | |
| ANTH 4901/6901 | Cullum Lecture Series (V, 1-3) |
| A variable content course identified by the American Association of State Colleges and
Universities as one of the ten most innovative programs in the country. Students will hear
lectures by nationally and internationally known scholars with expertise in the topic of study for
that semester. The course material usually includes films, panel discussions, and a student
project relevant to the topic. Prerequisite: ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor. | |
| ANTH 4951/6951 | Selected Topics (V, 1-3) |
| A variable content, variable credit course intended to meet the needs of students minoring in
anthropology. Offered by special arrangement. Prerequisite: ANTH 1102 or ANTH 2011 or
permission of instructor. | |
| ANTH 4991 | Undergraduate Research (V, 1-3) |
| A variable content, variable credit course offered by special arrangement and intended to meet
the needs and interests of students minoring in anthropology. It will consist of independent
research in selected areas of anthropology. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing and ANTH
1102 or ANTH 2011 or permission of instructor. | |
| Augusta State University Catalog | 228 |
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