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Course No.	Title	Units
ANTHR 1	PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY	3.0
Explore the field of physical anthropology, emphasizing the evolution of the human species. Topics include human heredity, mechanisms of human change, human variation, and the reconstruction of human evolutionary history through examination of the fossil record and comparative studies of our closest biological relatives, the living apes. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTHR 1L	LABORATORY IN PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY	1.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1.
Laboratory to explore selected topics in physical anthropology including genetics human variation, the living primates, and human paleontology. Total of 54 hours lab.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTHR 2	CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY	3.0
Origin, development and extensiveness of socio-economic groups such as tribe, clan and family; religious phenomena such as ritual, belief and worship; language phenomena and thought processes. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTHR 3	INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY	3.0
Prehistory and culture growth; contributions to understanding of human culture; major archaeological discoveries and methods; relation to anthropology and other social disciplines. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTHR 3L	INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY METHODS	2.0
Prerequisite: Anth 3.
An introduction to the concepts and methodologies used by archaeologists to examine varied types of archaeological materials. Basic instruction in artifact handling, identification, classification, cataloging, analysis, and curation. Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
ANTHR 4	ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION, MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT	3.0
An introduction to anthropology through analysis of the origins and development of supernatural beliefs from prehistoric people to contemporary societies using archaeological examples, cross-cultural ethnographic studies. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
ANTHR 5	INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTIC ANTHROPOLOGY	3.0
Overview of human languages, their unique nature, characteristics, the varied social and cultural uses of language, the ways culture and communication mutually influence each other, including language socialization, social variation in language use and cross cultural communication. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTHR 6	ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION	3.0
Introduction to the origins and development of human culture, from the beginning of tool use to the rise of civilization and the origins of the modern state. An archaeological exploration of some of the most prominent ancient sites and civilizations from both the Old and New Worlds. Topics include early tool use, the domestication of plants and animals, the emergence of metallurgy, advent of writing, early village life, and rise of complex social and political systems (civilizations). Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
ANTHR 12	AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURES	3.0
Introduction to the societies and cultures of Native North America, their beliefs and behaviors. Topics include social organization, marriage and kinship, subsistence strategies, political organization and cultural change. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC
ANTHR 20	INDEPENDENT STUDY	1.0
Prerequisite: Anth 1 or Anth 2.
Individual research project; emphasis on field work or on library research techniques; written reports. Total of 54 hours lab.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
ANTHR 30A	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES - MESA VERDE, COLORADO	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, or 3.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30B	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES: RIO GRANDE PUEBLOS-NEW MEXICO	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30C	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES: CALIFORNIA	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30D	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES: ROCKY MOUNTAINS	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30E	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES: ENGLAND	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30F	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES: ITALY	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30G	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30H	APPLICATIONS OF ARCHEOLOGICAL FIELD WORK	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of one of the following: Anth 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 30I	ANTHROPOLOGICAL FIELD STUDIES: BAJA CALIFORNIA	2.0
Prerequisite: Enrollment in or completion of Anth 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Field investigation of the regional cultures and cultural artifacts in selected areas of the world. Required instructional trips (an average of two hours each week). Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ANTHR 31	MEXICAN AND CHICANO CULTURE	3.0
Analysis of Mexican-American culture and society; religion, political interests, economy, customs, institutions; cultural adaptation of the Mexican-American to the dominant culture. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
ANTHR 110	SKILLS FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS IN ANTHROPOLOGY	1.0
Development of essential study techniques for success in anthropology courses; orientation to applications of computer-based technology in anthropology; time management; textbook mastery, lecture outlining, test taking, and critical analysis. Maximum credit 4 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 18 hours lecture.