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Anthropology Courses (ATY)

New or changed courses | New or changed prerequisites | Deleted course

New or amended courses for 2010–11

212 Introduction to Anthropology (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

GE Marker: GN

Survey of general anthropology. Includes an inquiry into human origins, prehistory, and comparative study of culture.

213 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

GE Marker: GN

Students may not receive credit for both ATY 213 and HSS 138

Cultural anthropology attempts to stimulate interest in basic questions about human nature and human adaptation, including major theoretical approaches, the nature of field work, and an examination of selected topics.

258 Introduction to World Prehistory (3:3)

GE Core: GSB

GE Marker: GN

Development of culture from its Paleolithic beginnings through the rise of early civilizations.

315 World Ethnographies (3:3)

Examines the primary genre and practice of cultural anthropology—ethnography— through a range of geographically and thematically diverse texts.

360 Methods in Archaeology (3:3)

Analysis and evaluation of methods, theories, and concepts necessary for recovery and interpretation of cultural information about past societies relevant for anthropological goals. Includes issues of historiography, epistemology, and ethics.

361 Methods in Physical Anthropology (4:3:3)

Pr. ATY 253 and 253L

Provides students with an understanding of the basic research techniques utilized by physical anthropologists through hands-on experience and an introduction to the literature in the field.

362 Methods in Cultural Anthropology (3:3)

Review and discussion of major methodological principles and techniques used in anthropology. (Alt Spring) (Formerly ATY 476)

363 History of Anthropological Theory (3:3)

Not open to freshmen.

Developments in history of Western thought and study of culture leading to the emergence of anthropology as a scientific field. (Formerly ATY 411)

370 Historical Archaeology (3:3)

Basic introduction to historical archaeology method and theory. Historical archaeology is a multidisciplinary subfield of Anthropology covering the historic past through to the present. (Alt Spring)

525 The Social Roots of Health and Disease (3:3)

Pr. minimum of junior standing or permission of instructor

Examination of the local and global processes that shape the current health environment in developing countries, drawing on work within social science and public health.

Courses with new or changed prerequisites for 2010–11

331 Human Variation (3:3)

Pr. ATY 253 or BIO 105 or BIO 111

Physical differences within and between human populations: their source and effect.

359 Forensic Anthropology (4:3:3)

Coreq. ATY 359L

Methods of recovery and analysis of human remains in medicolegal contexts, including human and nonhuman skeletal material, decomposition, crime scene recovery, and skeletal signs of age, sex, and trauma. (Spring)

450 Anthropology in the Environment: Culture, Environment, and Adaptation (3:3)

Pr. not open to freshmen or sophomores

Through an anthropological lens this course examines various theoretical approaches to culture and the environment. Issues of social justice, cultural preservation, and natural resource access will be addressed through case studies. (Alt Spring)

480 Ethnographic Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology (4:3:6)

Pr. permission of instructor

Course applies qualitative research techniques (fieldnotes, participant and casual observations, interviews, data interpretation), and statistical techniques that supplement ethnographic description and analysis at field sites. (Alt Summer)

481 Study Abroad Experience for Anthropology Majors (3)

Pr. permission of instructor

This course offers majors the opportunity to broaden their experience by studying anthropology in another country. Cross-cultural exchanges are designed to augment UNCG training. (Fall & Spring & Summer)

497 Special Problems in Anthropology (1–3)

Pr. permission of instructor

Opportunity for students to have directed instruction on problems of special interest.

498 Special Problems in Anthropology (1–3)

Pr. permission of instructor

Opportunity for students to have directed instruction on problems of special interest.

499 Internship in Anthropology (3:1:6–12)

Pr. permission of instructor

Faculty supervised practicum experience in an off campus setting. Host organization will provide the student with applied experience directly relevant to a specific subfield of anthropology. (Fall & Spring & Summer)

501 Selected Topics in Anthropology (3:3)

Pr. permission of instructor

May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Opportunity for advanced students to study in depth topic or issue of special interest.

502 Selected Topics in Anthropology (3:3)

Pr. permission of instructor

May be repeated for credit when topic varies.

Opportunity for advanced students to study in depth topic or issue of special interest.

510 Archaeology of South America (3:3)

Survey of the archaeology of South America from earliest evidence of human habitation up to the arrival of the Spanish. Emphasis placed on the Andean area of western South America.

520 Economic Anthropology (3:3)

An analysis of the economic organization of tribal and peasant peoples with special attention given to their participation in a world economy; emphasis is on economic models of social change.

523 Applied Archaeology: Shovel Bums to Managers (3:3)

Pr. ATY 360 or 370

Overview of theory and skills needed to work as an applied archaeologist in the public sector. Topics include cultural resource management and public outreach projects. (Alt Spring)

524 Applied Anthropology (3:3)

not open to freshmen or sophomores

Application of anthropological method and theory in situations of directed sociocultural change.

526 Anthropological Perspectives on Food and Agriculture (3:3)

Pr. not open to freshmen and sophomores

Examines the linkages among food producers, marketing strategies, and natural resource use in different cultures, and explores the influence of agriculture on society and the environment. (Alt Spring)

553 Human Osteology: Description, Data Collection, and Analysis (3:2:3)

Pr. ATY 253 or BIO 105 or BIO 111

Detailed coverage of anatomical structures on bone and methods involving inventory, description, data collection, and analysis of human remains. Topics include functional and comparative skeletal anatomy, bone microstructure, and physiology.

555 Human Evolution (3:3)

Pr. ATY 253 or BIO 105 or BIO 111

Biological and cultural evolution of humans from prehuman forms.

557 Primate Behavior (3:3)

Pr. ATY 253

An overview of primatology and of methods for studying the behavior of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Involves experience in data collection, computerized data analysis, and producing a scientific report.

559 Disease and Nutrition in Ancient Populations (3:3)

Pr. ATY 253 or NTR 213 or BIO 105 or BIO 111

Evaluation of past disease and nutritional status using skeletal remains and other tissues. Topics include differential diagnosis of pathology. Analysis of mummified material, and chemical methods of dietary reconstruction.

578 Research Methods in Historical Archaeology (3:3)

Pr. not open to freshmen and sophomores

Advanced training in research methods in Historic Archaeology, involving on-site training in field, laboratory, and library components of Historic Archaeology. (Same as IAR 578 and HIS 578)

595 Contemporary Issues in Anthropology (3:3)

Pr. senior status

A capstone seminar focusing on current issues in various sub-fields of anthropology, how they relate to the discipline, and their significance to anthropology's role in the modern world.

597 Special Problems in Anthropology (3)

Pr. permission of instructor

Opportunity for advanced students to undertake independent study or research of special interest.

598 Special Problems in Anthropology (3)

Pr. permission of instructor

Opportunity for advanced students to undertake independent study or research of special interest.

Courses that have been deleted from the curriculum effective fall 2010

335 Cultures of Africa (3:3)

GE Marker: GN

Study of the peoples of Africa emphasizing family organization, religion, political organization, languages, and urbanism. Includes a study of African novelists.

337 Cultures of the Pacific (3:3)

GE Marker: GN

Ethnographic study of Pacific cultures, focusing on language, physical characteristics, psychology, and culture contact.

387 Modern Linguistics (3:3)

Systematic investigation of the general properties of language, the universal properties found in all languages, and the specific properties of the grammars of individual languages. Includes linguistic differences found in selected dialects of American English.

533 Archaeology of Mexico (3:3)

Pr. junior or senior standing in Anthropology or Archaeology, or permission of instructor

Major prehispanic cultural developments in Mexico with emphasis on internal cultural change (from early man to rise of great civilizations such as Aztec and Maya) and relationships with adjacent areas.

576 Culture and Personality (3:3)

Cross-cultural analysis of effect and influence of culture and group membership on development of personality.

585 Social Dialects (3:3)

Consideration of differences in social dialects (speech patterns) among males and females, social classes, regions, and ethnic groups. Includes attitudes about social dialects, models for describing social dialect differences, and consequences of social dialects.

587 Foundations of Linguistic Theory (3:3)

Pr. permission of instructor.

An in depth study of modern linguistic theory and its historical antecedents. An extensive background in a language related discipline is required. Application of linguistic theory will be included.

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Includes an inquiry into human origins, prehistory, and comparative study of culture. 213 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3:3) GE Core: GSB GE Marker: GN Students may not receive credit for both ATY 213 and HSS 138 Cultural anthropology attempts to stimulate interest in basic questions about human nature and human adaptation, including major theoretical approaches, the nature of field work, and an examination of selected topics. 258 Introduction to World Prehistory (3:3) GE Core: GSB GE Marker: GN Development of culture from its Paleolithic beginnings through the rise of early civilizations. 315 World Ethnographies (3:3) Examines the primary genre and practice of cultural anthropology—ethnography— through a range of geographically and thematically diverse texts. 360 Methods in Archaeology (3:3) Analysis and evaluation of methods, theories, and concepts necessary for recovery and interpretation of cultural information about past societies relevant for anthropological goals. Includes issues of historiography, epistemology, and ethics. 361 Methods in Physical Anthropology (4:3:3) Pr. ATY 253 and 253L Provides students with an understanding of the basic research techniques utilized by physical anthropologists through hands-on experience and an introduction to the literature in the field. 362 Methods in Cultural Anthropology (3:3) Review and discussion of major methodological principles and techniques used in anthropology. (Alt Spring) (Formerly ATY 476) 363 History of Anthropological Theory (3:3) Not open to freshmen. Developments in history of Western thought and study of culture leading to the emergence of anthropology as a scientific field. (Formerly ATY 411) 370 Historical Archaeology (3:3) Basic introduction to historical archaeology method and theory. Historical archaeology is a multidisciplinary subfield of Anthropology covering the historic past through to the present. (Alt Spring) 525 The Social Roots of Health and Disease (3:3) Pr. minimum of junior standing or permission of instructor Examination of the local and global processes that shape the current health environment in developing countries, drawing on work within social science and public health. Courses with new or changed prerequisites for 2010–11 331 Human Variation (3:3) Pr. ATY 253 or BIO 105 or BIO 111 Physical differences within and between human populations: their source and effect. 359 Forensic Anthropology (4:3:3) Coreq. ATY 359L Methods of recovery and analysis of human remains in medicolegal contexts, including human and nonhuman skeletal material, decomposition, crime scene recovery, and skeletal signs of age, sex, and trauma. (Spring) 450 Anthropology in the Environment: Culture, Environment, and Adaptation (3:3) Pr. not open to freshmen or sophomores Through an anthropological lens this course examines various theoretical approaches to culture and the environment. Issues of social justice, cultural preservation, and natural resource access will be addressed through case studies. (Alt Spring) 480 Ethnographic Field Methods in Cultural Anthropology (4:3:6) Pr. permission of instructor Course applies qualitative research techniques (fieldnotes, participant and casual observations, interviews, data interpretation), and statistical techniques that supplement ethnographic description and analysis at field sites. (Alt Summer) 481 Study Abroad Experience for Anthropology Majors (3) Pr. permission of instructor This course offers majors the opportunity to broaden their experience by studying anthropology in another country. Cross-cultural exchanges are designed to augment UNCG training. (Fall & Spring & Summer) 497 Special Problems in Anthropology (1–3) Pr. permission of instructor Opportunity for students to have directed instruction on problems of special interest. 498 Special Problems in Anthropology (1–3) Pr. permission of instructor Opportunity for students to have directed instruction on problems of special interest. 499 Internship in Anthropology (3:1:6–12) Pr. permission of instructor Faculty supervised practicum experience in an off campus setting. Host organization will provide the student with applied experience directly relevant to a specific subfield of anthropology. (Fall & Spring & Summer) 501 Selected Topics in Anthropology (3:3) Pr. permission of instructor May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Opportunity for advanced students to study in depth topic or issue of special interest. 502 Selected Topics in Anthropology (3:3) Pr. permission of instructor May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Opportunity for advanced students to study in depth topic or issue of special interest. 510 Archaeology of South America (3:3) Survey of the archaeology of South America from earliest evidence of human habitation up to the arrival of the Spanish. Emphasis placed on the Andean area of western South America. 520 Economic Anthropology (3:3) An analysis of the economic organization of tribal and peasant peoples with special attention given to their participation in a world economy; emphasis is on economic models of social change. 523 Applied Archaeology: Shovel Bums to Managers (3:3) Pr. ATY 360 or 370 Overview of theory and skills needed to work as an applied archaeologist in the public sector. Topics include cultural resource management and public outreach projects. (Alt Spring) 524 Applied Anthropology (3:3) not open to freshmen or sophomores Application of anthropological method and theory in situations of directed sociocultural change. 526 Anthropological Perspectives on Food and Agriculture (3:3) Pr. not open to freshmen and sophomores Examines the linkages among food producers, marketing strategies, and natural resource use in different cultures, and explores the influence of agriculture on society and the environment. (Alt Spring) 553 Human Osteology: Description, Data Collection, and Analysis (3:2:3) Pr. ATY 253 or BIO 105 or BIO 111 Detailed coverage of anatomical structures on bone and methods involving inventory, description, data collection, and analysis of human remains. Topics include functional and comparative skeletal anatomy, bone microstructure, and physiology. 555 Human Evolution (3:3) Pr. ATY 253 or BIO 105 or BIO 111 Biological and cultural evolution of humans from prehuman forms. 557 Primate Behavior (3:3) Pr. ATY 253 An overview of primatology and of methods for studying the behavior of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Involves experience in data collection, computerized data analysis, and producing a scientific report. 559 Disease and Nutrition in Ancient Populations (3:3) Pr. ATY 253 or NTR 213 or BIO 105 or BIO 111 Evaluation of past disease and nutritional status using skeletal remains and other tissues. Topics include differential diagnosis of pathology. Analysis of mummified material, and chemical methods of dietary reconstruction. 578 Research Methods in Historical Archaeology (3:3) Pr. not open to freshmen and sophomores Advanced training in research methods in Historic Archaeology, involving on-site training in field, laboratory, and library components of Historic Archaeology. (Same as IAR 578 and HIS 578) 595 Contemporary Issues in Anthropology (3:3) Pr. senior status A capstone seminar focusing on current issues in various sub-fields of anthropology, how they relate to the discipline, and their significance to anthropology's role in the modern world. 597 Special Problems in Anthropology (3) Pr. permission of instructor Opportunity for advanced students to undertake independent study or research of special interest. 598 Special Problems in Anthropology (3) Pr. permission of instructor Opportunity for advanced students to undertake independent study or research of special interest. Courses that have been deleted from the curriculum effective fall 2010 335 Cultures of Africa (3:3) GE Marker: GN Study of the peoples of Africa emphasizing family organization, religion, political organization, languages, and urbanism. Includes a study of African novelists. 337 Cultures of the Pacific (3:3) GE Marker: GN Ethnographic study of Pacific cultures, focusing on language, physical characteristics, psychology, and culture contact. 387 Modern Linguistics (3:3) Systematic investigation of the general properties of language, the universal properties found in all languages, and the specific properties of the grammars of individual languages. Includes linguistic differences found in selected dialects of American English. 533 Archaeology of Mexico (3:3) Pr. junior or senior standing in Anthropology or Archaeology, or permission of instructor Major prehispanic cultural developments in Mexico with emphasis on internal cultural change (from early man to rise of great civilizations such as Aztec and Maya) and relationships with adjacent areas. 576 Culture and Personality (3:3) Cross-cultural analysis of effect and influence of culture and group membership on development of personality. 585 Social Dialects (3:3) Consideration of differences in social dialects (speech patterns) among males and females, social classes, regions, and ethnic groups. Includes attitudes about social dialects, models for describing social dialect differences, and consequences of social dialects. 587 Foundations of Linguistic Theory (3:3) Pr. permission of instructor. An in depth study of modern linguistic theory and its historical antecedents. An extensive background in a language related discipline is required. Application of linguistic theory will be included.