THE ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION

ANTHRO 322

Course Description

Global archaeological survey of the origins of pristine civilizations beginning with the development of food production and ending with the emergence of the world's first civilizations. Focus of attention: Near East, Egypt, the Indus Valley, North China, Mesoamerica, and Peru.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

ANTHRO 370 , ANTHRO 337 , ANTHRO 321 , and ANTHRO 391

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.31

4.17% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.85%

2.21% from Historical

A Rate

67.82%

45.75% from Historical

Class Size

58.95% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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