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World Archaeology introduces the ancient world, tracing human culture from its origins to the start of written history through archaeological research at global sites.
Students completed assigned readings and watched videos that were required to do well on exams. While some materials were lengthy, others were described as short and manageable.
Evolutionary biology course emphasizing how modern scientists study evolution, covering microevolution, macroevolution, systematics, quantitative genetics, and phylogenetic analyses.
Assessment consisted of ten-point weekly quizzes based on lectures and readings, which one student found manageable enough to earn an A without reading the book.
Introduction to Culture and Health explores how culture, biology, and power shape human experiences of birth, health, therapy, and death using anthropological tools.
Exams were described as very difficult because they referenced specific details from extensive reading assignments. Although the reading load was reduced for one semester, it remained a significant amount of work.
Principles of Biological Anthropology covering the genetic basis of morphological, physiological, and behavioral variations in human populations and their evolution.
Weekly quizzes are reasonable and open-note. Students reported earning high grades with low workload by paying attention in lecture and completing readings.
Introductory survey of African society, culture, polity, and economy from prehistory to contemporary developments, covering nationalism and social change.
Principles of Archaeology introduces methods, historical development, and scientific principles of archaeology, focusing on generating and interpreting information about the human past.
Introduction to Latin American culture and society from an interdisciplinary perspective, covering historical developments from pre-Columbian times to the present.
Lectures delivered a lot of information quickly, requiring diligent note-taking to succeed on tests. One student noted that multiple-choice questions often targeted small details mentioned only once during class.
Ethnobotany course exploring interactions between human cultures and plants, covering topics like traditional resource management, crop domestication, archaeobotany, indigenous knowledge, and phytochemistry.
The course was rated as extremely difficult, with students reporting that grading was opaque and weekly assignment feedback was never released, leaving them unaware of errors.
Introduces the interdisciplinary field of material culture studies for students interested in careers in museums, galleries, historical societies, historic preservation, and academia.
A global archaeological survey tracing the origins of pristine civilizations from the development of food production to the emergence of the world's first civilizations in six key regions.
A past student noted there was lots of material and that you basically needed to know it all for the exams, suggesting you pick and choose readings rather than buying the expensive course pack.
Introductory course in cultural anthropology focusing on comparative cross-cultural analysis of social organization, economics, politics, and culture, with emphasis on U.S. ethnic and racial minorities.
Undergraduate seminar involving discussion and preparation of reports on specific topics, with the exact focus indicated by the changing title of each offering.