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languages and/or other skills as determined by the student’s
Committee on Studies; 2) pass a Ph.D. comprehensive
examination; and 3) present the major topic of the proposed
dissertation and explain the intended content.
Anthropology (ANTH)
Introductory Courses
for Undergraduates
101. Introduction to Anthropology. (3)
Surveys the breadth of anthropology, introducing students to
archaeology, biological anthropology, ethnology, human evolutionary
ecology and linguistics. Meets New Mexico Lower
Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area
IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 1113).
110. Language, Culture and the Human Animal. (3)
Dinwoodie, Gorbet
(Also offered as LING 101.) Fundamentals of anthropological
linguistics. The biological, structural, psychological and social
nature of language; implications for cross-cultural theory,
research and applications.
121L. Archaeological Method and Theory. (4)
Introduction to archaeological method and theory. Lectures
cover basic concepts and strategy. Labs provide handson
experience with methods of analyzing archaeological
remains.
130. Cultures of the World. (3)
Basic concepts and methods of cultural anthropology.
Selected cultures, ranging from preliterate societies to
aspects of urban civilization. Meets New Mexico Lower
Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area
IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences (NMCCN 2113).
150. Evolution and Human Emergence. (3)
Fundamentals of biological anthropology and principles of
organic evolution, in relation to the biology, ecology and
behavior of primates and fossil humans. Biological anthropology
concentrators are required, and others are encouraged,
to enroll concurrently in 151L. Meets New Mexico Lower
Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area
IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
151L. Human Evolution Laboratory. (1)
The factual basis of human evolution, from the comparative
study of living and fossil primates to interpretation of recent
human fossils. Recommended, but not required, that this be
taken concurrently with 150. Two hrs. lab.
160. Human Life Course. (3) Kaplan, Lancaster
Biology and behavior of the human life course, including
the evolution of the life history patterns specific to humans
and the impact of population growth and of adaptation to
local conditions in promoting human diversity. Students are
encouraged, but not required, to enroll concurrently in 161L.
161L. Computer Laboratory in Human Evolutionary
Ecology. (1)
Introduces the computer as a tool in biological and social
science research, provides first-hand experience in data collection,
analysis and modeling behavior. No prior computer
experience required.
Pre- or corequisite: 160.
220. World Archaeology. (3)
Introduces archaeological theory, method and technique by
presenting the developmental history of human cultures.
230. Topics in Current Anthropology. (3, no limit) ∆
Experimental courses on topics of current interest.
238. Cultures of the Southwest. (3)
Basic concepts of cultural anthropology, illustrated with overviews
of social and cultural patterns of Southwest Indians
and Hispanics. Interethnic relations of these with other
American populations. Meets New Mexico Lower Division
General Education Common Core Curriculum Area IV: Social/
Behavioral Sciences. {Offered periodically}
251. Forensic Anthropology. (3) Komar, Staff
This course is designed to introduce students to the forensic
investigation of death. Emphasis will be on current methods
and techniques and include the role of the anthropologist as
an integral member of the investigation process.
Upper Division Courses
for Undergraduates
In general, prerequisites are listed with each course description.
If none are listed, the class is designed for those without
previous courses in anthropology. If course does not show
a time of offering or is “offered periodically,” please consult
the department. At the end of each course description, a
letter designation signifies the concentration specialization
for which this class can be used. (“A” for Archaeology; “B” for
Biological; “E” for Ethno-Linguistics; and “HEE” for Human
Evolutionary Ecology.)
304./504. Current Research in Anthropology. (1-3)
This course familiarizes students with current, active research
in Anthropology by the University of New Mexico faculty and
visiting scholars. It also teaches students to critically assess
and discuss research questions. (A, B, E, HEE)
310./511. Language and Culture. (3)
(Also offered as CJ 319, LING 359.) Examination of the interrelations
of language and speech with other selected aspects
of culture and cognition.
Prerequisites: 110 or LING 101 or LING 292. (E)
*312. Oral Narrative Traditions. (3)
Western and non-Western myths, epics, folk tales, life-stories
and personal experience narratives as cultural and aesthetic
expressions. (E) {Offered periodically}
317./517. Phonological Analysis. (3) Gorbet
(Also offered as LING 304.) Phonetic principles and phonological
theory, descriptive analysis of phonological systems,
transcriptional practice and problems from selected
languages.
Prerequisite: LING 303. (E) {Fall}
*318. Grammatical Analysis. (3)
(Also offered as LING 322 and 522.) Principles of morphological
and syntactic analysis and introduction to functional
and formal theories of grammar. Descriptive analysis of grammatical
structures and problems from a variety of languages.
Prerequisite: LING 292 or SIGN 305. (E) {Spring}
320./520. Strategy of Archaeology. (3) Boone,
Ramenofsky
The purpose and theory of the study of archaeology; relates
archaeology to anthropological principles and the practice
of science.
Prerequisites: 101 and either 121L or 220. (A) {Yearly}
321./521. Southwest Archaeology. (3) Wills, Crown
An intensive survey of Southwest prehistory including discussion
of major interpretative problems. Covers the period from
11,000 years ago to historic times. (A)
322./522. Mesoamerican Prehistory. (3) Santley
An advanced survey of the prehistory of Mexico, Guatemala
and Belize from the origins of village farming to the Spanish
conquest. (A)
323./523. Archaeology of Eastern North America. (3)
Ramenofsky
A survey of the archaeology of Eastern North America that
begins with human entry into the East and terminates with
European discovery and settlement. (A) {Alternate years}
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.