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ANTH 1:    Introduction to Physical Anthropology
Advisory: English 250, English 260 and Mathematics 205.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: B2; IGETC: 5B; GAV-GE: B2; CAN: ANTH 2
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
0063 LEC SS210 KLEIN D 3.0 MW 0945A - 1100A  
0064 LEC SS205 KLEIN D 3.0 TuTh 1110A - 1225P  

 


ANTH 3:    Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D1; IGETC: 4A; GAV-GE: D2, F; CAN: ANTH 4
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
0065 LEC SS205 KLEIN D 3.0 TuTh 1245P - 0200P  
2011 LEC SS210 KLEIN D 3.0 W 0600P - 0850P  

 


ANTH 5:    Magic, Witchcraft and Religion
Advisory: English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D1; IGETC: 4A; GAV-GE: D2
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
0066 LEC SS205 KLEIN D 3.0 MW 1110A - 1225P  

 


ANTH 9:    Cultural Context of Childhood
Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: D7; GAV-GE: D2, F
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
0067 LEC MHG4 BUMGARNER M 3.0 MW 0900A - 1015A 25 65
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
2012 LEC HOL1 BUMGARNER M 3.0 Th 0600P - 0850P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 


 

 

 


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