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ANTHROPOLOGY 1100 (IAI S1 901N) Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours Introduces cultural anthropology as a subfield of anthropology that studies contemporary societies. Focuses on patterns in human behavior and on culture as the way people live and adapt to their various situations. Emphasis is on the diversity of cultural patterns throughout the world and the essential humanity of all people. Examples from a wide variety of cultures are presented in a variety of formats. (3 lecture hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1101 (IAI S1 900N) Introduction to Anthropology 3 credit hours Introduces students to the four primary sub-fields of anthropology as well as the applications of anthropological work in addressing domestic, international, and cross-cultural issues and dilemmas. Emphasis is placed on the complementary and interrelated nature of archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. (3 lecture hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1105 (IAI S1 904D) Practical Anthropology 3 credit hours Concentrates on how concepts, techniques and information from anthropology can be applied to helping people solve their problems and improve their lives. Emphasizes the relevance of anthropology to development issues and to concerns of many career fields such as business, medicine, social work, teaching and management. Course examples are drawn from diverse parts of the world. Individual project(s) relate to students’ interests and/or careers. (3 lecture hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1115 Language and Culture 3 credit hours Introduces Linguistic Anthropology as a subfield of Anthropology that explores how humans communicate. Focuses on language as the basis for social relations and culture. Emphasis is on the similarities and differences of human languages, the cognitive basis for language, the formation of communication systems, and the adaptive use of those systems in human societies. (3 lecture hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1120 (IAI S1 903) Discovering Archaeology 3 credit hours Introduces archaeology as a subfield of anthropology that studies humanity’s prehistory, history and present through the study of material remains and the archaeological record of human development from our origins to modern times. Laboratory work involves working with prehistoric and historic materials consisting of skeletal materials, artifacts, site maps, pottery, early writing, media and simulation. Students may also work with material from field archaeology sites in the United States and other regions in the world and in some terms archaeological field work may be done. (3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1125 (IAI S1 902) Race, Sex and Human Evolution 3 credit hours Introduces the field of physical anthropology, sometimes also known as biological anthropology. Topics include the scientific foundations for studying race and human variation as well as popular misconceptions about human genetic diversity; primatology, including a survey of living primate forms; evolutionary theory, the fossil record and the development of humans; and humanity’s place in world ecology. Introduces forensic anthropology. Includes laboratory work centered on these topics and including skeletal biology. (3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1130 (IAI S1 904D) People and Cultures of the World 3 credit hours An introductory exploration of specific peoples and cultures in different areas of the world today, focusing on interaction between a people’s culture and their environmental, societal and historical conditions. The peoples and cultures studied will be of different levels of complexity. Separate course sections focus on different world areas and may have different themes. Sections focusing on non-western cultures should fulfill the appropriate requirement for an Illinois teaching certificate. See comment code published each term for focus and theme. (3 lecture hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1800 Experiential Special Topics 1 to 3 credit hours Experiential courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.).

ANTHROPOLOGY 1820 Selected Topics I 3 credit hours Introductory exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. (3 lecture hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 1840 Independent Study in Anthropology 1 to 4 credit hours Exploration and analysis of topics within the discipline to meet individual student-defined course description, goals, objectives, topical outline and methods of evaluation in coordination with and approved by the instructor. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor (1 to 4 lecture hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 2200 Introduction to Anthropological Methods 4 credit hours Provides an overview of the major methods of field work and research design in anthropology and related social and behavioral sciences. Students will analyze one or more topics using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodological techniques. Some field work may be required. (2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 2240 Field Archaeology 3 credit hours Introduces the techniques and theory of field archaeology through actual excavation of prehistoric and historic field archaeological sites and work with actual artifacts and other materials from those sites. Check the anthropology lab or semester listings of the timing and location of archaeological field schools. Prerequisite: Any course in Anthropology or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 2245 Laboratory Methods in Archaeology 3 credit hours Introduces the techniques and theory of archaeological lab analysis through the examination of materials from various sites in both the United States and other regions of the world. Individual projects may center around particular interests. Prerequisite: At least one course in Anthropology or consent of instructor (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)

ANTHROPOLOGY 2800 Advanced Experiential Special Topics 1 to 3 credit hours Advanced experiential courses cover topics not otherwise covered by general education courses and other courses in the catalog for the discipline. These courses require direct experience and focused reflection in an in-depth study of a specific discipline topic and/or the critical analysis of contemporary issues in the discipline. They are targeted to self-selected students with an interest in the subject matter and involve active participation. The course delivery incorporates an experiential component of no less than 30 percent but not to exceed 70 percent. This experiential component may include field studies, interdisciplinary learning and/or the practical application of discipline-related concepts, theories, principles and methods with a specific focus. All courses require an orientation session to deliver academic and experiential information (syllabus, academic requirements, field preparation, logistics, etc.) Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor

ANTHROPOLOGY 2820 Advanced Selected Topics I 3 credit hours Advanced exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific theme indicated by course title listed in college Class Schedule. May be taken three times for credit as long as different topics are selected. Prerequisite: At least one course in the discipline or consent of instructor (3 lecture hours)

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