Intro to Anthropology

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Reading: Grade of C or better in RDG 091 or LTC 099, or satisfaction of other placement criteria. Writing: Grade of C or better in ENG 098 or LTC 099 or satisfaction of other placement criteria. ^ This course introduces the student to the four subfields of anthropology: biological (physical) anthropology, cultural anthropology, archeology and anthropological linguistics. The fundamental theme uniting the subfields is the search for understanding human diversity and the central role that culture plays in human society. The relationship between human biology and human culture is explored, as well as the variation that exists in human societies of all types. Major topics are: evolution of modern humans, our ecological adaptations, social organization and global relationships. (1.1) Fulfills the ECC/IAI General Education/Behavioral Sciences requirement. IAI Course Number: S1 900N Proficiency Credit Available (3 C) Pass/No Credit Not Available