ANTHROPOLOGY (AI, AN)
AI 496. Anthropology Internship.
Internship with a public or private agency providing first hand experience in the application of anthropological skills. Prerequisites: 24 hours of AN courses; AN 493; or consent of instructor. (6)
AN 100. Foundations of Human Behavior:
Sex and Aggression. Examines biological and cultural foundations of sex and aggression, with an emphasis on critical examination of the popular media. (University Studies course) (3)
AN 101. Observing Other Cultures.
Trains students in basic scientific methods of observing cultural and social behavior. Provides foundation for anthropological study of culture. (University Studies course) (3)
AN 180. Introductory Anthropology: Physical Anthropology and Archaeology.
Human physical and cultural evolution, biological evidence of fossil humans, origins of social life, origins of stone tools, agriculture and cities. (3)
AN 181. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology.
Worldwide survey of family and marriage, arts, languages and religions. Why cultures and their people differ. (3)
AN 241. Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology.
Explores the origin and development of human language, and the relationship of language to other aspects of culture. Prerequisite: AN 181 or consent of instructor. (3)
AN 250. World Archaeology.
Humankind before recorded history, cultures from stone age to civilization in China, India, Africa, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Mexico and Peru. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (3)
AN 311-313. Archaeological Fieldwork.
On-location study of different, excavation methods and techniques for recovery of archaeological artifacts. Students will practice the use of field and laboratory equipment. Prerequisite: AN 180 or consent of instructor. (1-3)
AN 317. Ethnographic Field Methods.
An overview of the qualitative methods of studying culture used by social scientists. Students practice using these methods in real-life situations. Prerequisite: AN 181. (3)
AN 319. Archaeology Laboratory.
Students will learn basic laboratory techniques and procedures used in the identification, preservation, and analysis of various types of prehistoric artifacts. Prerequisite: AN 180 or consent of instructor. (3)
AN 321. Midwestern Archaeology.
Traces the prehistory of Missouri from earliest mankind in the Ice Age to the arrival of the first Europeans. Examines types and varieties of artifacts that can be found in Missouri and what they explain about prehistoric life. (3)
AN 331-333. Applied Anthropology.
On-location application of the anthropological perspective, including ethnographic techniques of systematic participant observation, ethnographic interviewing, unobtrusive and naturalistic observations, language learning and analysis. Data analysis and write-up and applied (public) uses of ethnographic research. Prerequisite: AN 101 or AN 181 or consent of instructor. (1-3)
AN 355. Special Topics in Anthropology.
Explores recent scientific developments and topics of current popular interest or of a specialized nature in prehistory, public archaeology, archaeological methods and techniques. (3)
AN 360. Meso-American Civilizations.
Study of Aztec, Maya and other important Meso-American civilizations and cultures before and after European contact. Prerequisite: AN 180 or AN 181 or consent of instructor. (3)
AN 380. Human Evolution and Adaptation.
Biological origins of humans, anatomy of earlier humans, relationship between apes and humans, racial variation, genetic and physical adaptation. Prerequisite: AN 180 or consent of instructor. (3)
AN 381. North American Archaeology.
Origin and development of Indian cultures before recorded history, earliest migration into new world, European contact. (3)
AN 382. Archaeology: Method and Theory.
A general introduction to the theories, methods, and practice of archaeology. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)
AN 387-389. Independent Study in Anthropology.
Directed individual study of special interest areas. (1-3)
AN 390. European Prehistory.
Ancient Europe, development of pagan cultures, roots of classical civilizations, influences of near East on prehistoric Europe. (3)
AN 400. Practicum in Teaching Anthropology.
Applied and theoretical study of the teaching of anthropology in which students are paired with and supervised by faculty members. Senior standing or consent of instructor. (3)
AN 493. General Anthropology Theory.
Traces the development of anthropological theory and examines the effect of anthropological theories on other academic fields. (3)
AN 550. Historic Archaeology.
Intensive examination of major issues in the development of historical archaeology, theoretical and methodological issues, and major areas of research. Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor. (3)
AN 551. Historic Archaeology Field School.
Historic archeological survey and excavation; intensive instruction in recovery and documentation of cultural remains; public interpretation of an excavation; practice in archival research. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. (6)
See University Studies (UI) listings for description of:
UI 339. Indians of North America (3)
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