| ANTH 1:
Introduction to Physical Anthropology |
| Advisory:: Eligible for English 250, English 260 and Mathematics 205. |
| Transferable: CSU; UC |
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| Survey study of human biological, social and cultural development over the last several million years. The implications of evolutionary theory for the world today are also considered. Principal topics are evolutionary theory, Mendelian and molecular genetics, the fossil record, primatology, the nature of human diversity "race", and the question of continuing evolution. |
| Sect# |
Type |
Room |
Instructor |
Units |
Days |
Time Start-End |
Footnotes |
| 0079 |
LEC |
OE001 |
ETLER D |
3.0 |
TuTh |
1110A - 1225P |
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| ANTH 3:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
| Advisory:: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU; UC |
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| The comparative study of human societies and cultures. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of small scale non-western societies. Specific topics include the nature of culture, the enculturation process, kinship systems and the cross-cultural analysis of religious, political and economic institutions. Culture change and the relevance of anthropology for understanding the modern world are also considered. |
| Sect# |
Type |
Room |
Instructor |
Units |
Days |
Time Start-End |
Footnotes |
| 0080 |
LEC |
SS205 |
SIMPKINS R |
3.0 |
TuTh |
1110A - 1225P |
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| ANTH 5:
Magic, Witchcraft and Religion |
| Advisory:: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. |
| Transferable: CSU; UC |
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| Cross cultural study of beliefs and practices with respect to the supernatural, health/wellness and healing, myth, ritual, witchcraft, magic, symbolism, altered states of consciousness, and revitalization. Also connection and reflection of cultural contexts in which they are found. |
| Sect# |
Type |
Room |
Instructor |
Units |
Days |
Time Start-End |
Footnotes |
| 0081 |
LEC |
SS214 |
SIMPKINS R |
3.0 |
TuTh |
0945A - 1100A |
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| ANTH 9:
Cultural Context of Childhood |
| Transferable: CSU; UC |
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| This course examines cultural influences on child-rearing practices, family values, and human development. Perspectives from the social sciences will be used to explore what is common to all Homo sapiens and what is specific to the culture of the United States. Students will explore their personal assumptions and attitudes towards diversity, and practice implementing non-stereotypical, developmentally appropriate, anti-bias activities, interactions and environments in order to respond to and intervene against prejudice among children. This course is also listed as CD 7 and PSYC 7. |
| Sect# |
Type |
Room |
Instructor |
Units |
Days |
Time Start-End |
Footnotes |
| 0082 |
LEC |
MHG4 |
BUMGARNER M |
3.0 |
MW |
1030A - 1145A |
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| Class meets at the Morgan Hill Community site |
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