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2723 IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ANTH-A 315
ANTH-A 360
ANTH-A 385
ANTH-A 390
ANTH-A 460
ANTH-A 495
ANTH-A 496
qUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3 CR.)
This course will guide students through the
major steps of quantitative research. These
steps include choosing a topic, developing
propositions, operationalizing concepts,
proposing hypotheses, and collecting data.
Students will be introduced to quantitative
data analysis and will learn how to
interpret the results from such analyses.
development of anthropological
thought (3 cr.)
An overview of the major theoretical
developments within anthropology, as
the discipline has attempted to produce
a universal and unified view of human
life, based on knowledge of evolution and
prehistoric and contemporary cultures.
topics in anthropology (1-3 cr.)
A conceptual examination of selected
topics in the field of anthropology. May
not be repeated for more than 6 credit
hours. Students may receive credit for
only 3 credit hours each of ANTH-A 385
and ANTH-A 460.
ART, AESTHETICS, AND CREATIVITY (3 CR.)
Explores, in an interdisciplinary way,
culture, cultural artifacts, and the role of
art in the formation and expression of a
particular culture. A historical perspective
on the intellectual tradition reveals both
change and deeper continuities in the
social and spiritual values underlying the
making of art. Issues of practice of the
craft receive greater emphasis at this level.
Meets general education common core Art,
Aesthetics, and Creativity requirements.
Topics in Anthropology (1-3 cr.)
A conceptual examination of selected
topics in the field of anthropology. May not
be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.
Individual readings in Anthropology
(1-4 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor. A supervised,
in-depth examination, through individual
research on a particular topic selected and
conducted by the student, in consultation
with an anthropology faculty member.
Field study in anthropology (1-8 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor. Supervised
fieldwork of an anthropological nature,
arranged through an outside agency
or institution, such as an internship,
apprenticeship, or volunteer work
at a governmental office, zoo, or
archaeological site. May not be repeated
for more than 6 credit hours.
ANTH-B 190
ANTH-B 300
ANTH-B 320
ANTH-B 399
ANTH-B 466
ANTH-E 105
HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL
INSTITUTIONS (3 CR.)
Develops insights into human nature,
the nature of social institutions, the
social processes that shaped the world
of the twenty-first century. In an
interdisciplinary way, introduces the
distinctive perspectives of the social
sciences, emphasizing frameworks and
techniques used in explaining causes and
patterns of individual and institutional
behavior.
FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOANTHROPOLOGY
(3 CR.)
Bioanthropology of humans, basic
biological principles, morphology,
function of evolutionary history.
Human evolution from lower forms,
environmental factors, speciation and
differentiation into varieties, mixture,
growth, sexual differences, and
constitutional variability.
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY (3 CR.)
This course will explore the application
of biological anthropology in the legal
process of death investigation. Topics
to be covered include: determining
sex, age, and ancestry from human
remains; procedures for reconstructing
trauma and/or pathological conditions
from skeletons; the ethics of forensic
anthropology; and working with law
enforcement agencies.
HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL
INSTITUTIONS (3 CR.)
Develops insights into human nature,
social institutions, and social processes
that have shaped the world of the
twenty-first century. Explores a specific
critical problem or social science theme
in a manner that takes into account
perspectives from several disciplines.
Attention given to ethical dilemmas as
they arise in the discipline and theme of
course.
The primates (3 cr.)
The study of our closest living relatives,
the prosimians, monkeys, and apes from
the perspective of evolutionary and
environmental influences on morphology
and complex social behavior.
Culture and Society (3 cr.)
Introduction to the comparative study of
contemporary human cultures and their
relation to social processes and behavior.
I, II, S
P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant, VT = Variable Title
I = fall semester, II = spring semester, S = summer session(s)