Fall 2026

Problems in Anthropology

ANTHRO 690: Problems in Anthropology covers independent research in physical anthropology, archaeology, or cultural anthropology under supervision.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Sarah Clayton4.3/5

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.81 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.88 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.92 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).

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Junior standing and (declared in Anthropology undergraduate program or Archaeology undergraduate certificate), or graduate/professional standing

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Raw average: 4.56/5 from 39 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Fall 2026

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2019: 3.81 GPA, 87.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.88 GPA, 91.7% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.92 GPA, 94.4% A/AB (n=18 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Physical anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Cultural anthropology

Skills

  • Conduct independent research in physical anthropology, archaeology, or cultural anthropology under supervision.

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ANTHRO 690 · Fall 2026

Problems in Anthropology

Recorded 2026-09-07
ANTHRO 690 · Fall 2026

Arch of Mesoam Landscape+Envir

Recorded 2026-09-07
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