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ANTHROPOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT

ANTHRO 477
Course Description

Identifies and examines cultural and environmental factors which should be taken into account in planning effective development. Case studies of development programs in less developed countries. Possible contributions of anthropologists and environmental scientists in planning, implementing, and evaluating development programs.

Prerequisties

ANTHRO 100 , ANTHRO 104 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.29

-6.62% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.67%

-3.51% from Historical

A Rate
50%

-16.67% from Historical

Class Size
12

20% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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