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Anthropology - Behavioral Sciences

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Anthropology - Behavioral Sciences

 

NOTE: All courses in the major must be completed with a "C" grade or higher. Prerequisite science courses (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) must have a minimum combined GPA of 2.5.

 

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Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T)

 

Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T)

 

A total of 19-21 units are required to fulfill the major portion of this degree. This degree reflects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the statewide Academic Senate Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor.

 

Transfer Requirements

The following requirements must be met to be awarded an
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T) degree:


(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

 

(A) The Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirement.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units
in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district


(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.

 

 

Program Requirements

 

Core Requirements

 

Course

Title

Units

Anthropology 120

Cultural Anthropology

3

Anthropology 130

Introduction to Biological Anthropology

3

Anthropology 140

Introduction to archaeology  

3

 Total Required

9

 

 

 

List A

Minimum of 3 - Units

 

Select 1 of the following:

 

Course

Title

Units

Anthropology 215 

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4
OR

Psychology 215

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4

OR

Sociology 215 

Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

4

OR

Mathematics 160

Elementary Statistics

4

 Total Required

4

 

 

 

List B 

Minimum of 3 - 5 Units

 

Select ONE (1) to TWO (2) (3 - 5 units) or any List A course not already used:

 

Course

Title

Units

Biology 140

Human Anatomy

5

Geography 104 

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 

3

Geology 110 

Planet Earth

3

AND

Geology 111

Planet Earth Laboratory

1

Psychology 205

Research Methods for Psychology

4

Science110

Introduction to Scientific Thought 

3

 Total Required

3 - 5

 

 

List C

Minimum of 3 - Units

 

Select ONE (1) of the following or any course from List B not already used or:

 

Course

Title

Units

Sociology 114

Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, &  Religion

3

Anthropology 127 

Cultures of Latin America 

3

Anthropology 131

Biological Anthropology   Laboratory

1

Ethnic Studies 114

Introduction to Race & Ethnicity

3

OR

Ethnic Studies 114

Introduction to Race & Ethnicity

3

Ethnic Studies 115

Cross Cultural Awareness 

3

Ethnic Studies 134

Introduction to American Indian Art 

3

Ethnic Studies 137

American Indian Culture & Heritage

3

Ethnic Studies 138

The History & Culture of California Indians

3

Ethnic Studies 144

Communication Studies: Race & Ethnicity

3

OR

Communication 144 

Communication Studies: Race & Ethnicity

3

Geography 130

Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape

3

Religion120

World Religions

3

Sociology 140 

Sex & Gender Across Cultures 

3

 Total Required

3

 

 

Total Requirements

 

Units for the major

19 - 21

Units for CSU GE or IGETC

37 - 39

Total Units required for the degree

60

 

 

 

 

† This course meets all Title 5 standards for Associate Degree Credit.

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ANTH - 120 †

 

Cultural Anthropology

 

3 Units 

 

An introduction to the study of cultural aspects of humans. The course explores human diversity through comparative, cross-cultural study of subsistence practices, economics, language, social organization, political structure, religion, and social identity including gender, class and ethnicity. Theories and methods used by anthropologists to study culture are presented. 

 

Requisites:

None

 

Transfers to:

Transfers to both UC/CSU 

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

ANTH - 122 †

 

Anthropology, Magic, Witchcraft & Religion

 

3 Units 

 

This course examines magic and religion from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is placed on understanding supernatural beliefs, practices, and rituals in their social contexts including societies in Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia, and elsewhere. Anthropological theories of magic and religion are explored. 

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:

Transfers to both UC/CSU 

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

 

ANTH - 127 †

 

Cultures of Latin America

 

3 Units 

 

This course focuses on the ethnographic study of Latin American cultures. Students learn how various Latin American nation-states emerged and changed from the pre-Colombian period to today. Specific topics may include colonialism, revolution, social movements, race, ethnicity, indigenous peoples, inequality, gender, health, religion, globalization, and popular culture. Throughout, we consider similarities and differences among the cultures of Latin America.

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:

CSU / UC

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

ANTH - 130 †

 

Intro to Biological Anthropolog

 

3 Units 

 

An introduction to biological anthropology, the study of human biology and behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, principles of genetics, biology and behavior of nonhuman primates, the fossil evidence for human and primate evolution, and modern human biological and cultural diversity. 

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:

Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:

(AA/AS-B1, CSU-B2, IGETC-5B)

 

 

ANTH - 131 †

 

Physical Anthropology Lab

 

1 Units

 

A laboratory experience designed to reinforce and expand ideas introduced in Anthropology 130. Students will use physical anthropological methods and tools to solve problems in the areas of genetics, human variation, human osteology, primate biology and behavior, and human evolution. 

Corequisite:
"C" grade or higher or "Pass" or concurrent enrollment in ANTH 130 or equivalent.

 

Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-B1, CSU-B3, IGETC-5C)

 

 

 

ANTH - 140 †

 

Intro to Archaeology

 

3 Units

 

An introduction to the field of archaeology , the study of past human societies through their material remains. The course will provide an introduction to field methods, categories of data and theoretical approaches in archaeology . Major developments in world prehistory will be examined using archaeological evidence. The relevance of archaeological research to contemporary society will also be addressed. 

 

Requisites:

None

Transfers to:

Transfers to both UC/CSU

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-B1, CSU-D, IGETC-4)

 

 

ANTH - 199 

 

Special Studies/Projects

Anthropology

 

1 - 3 Units 

 

This course examines magic and religion from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is placed on understanding supernatural beliefs, practices, and rituals in their social contexts including societies in Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia, and elsewhere. Anthropological theories of magic and religion are explored.

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor

Must be completed prior to taking this course. 

 

 

ANTH - 215 †

 

Statistics Behavioral Sciences

 

4 Units 

 

Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is on the design of experiments and the application of a variety of parametric and nonparametric techniques to the analysis of data. 

 

Requisites:

Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent.

 

Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Transfers to:
CSU/UC

 

Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-A3, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A) 


 

 

ANTH - 299

 

Selected Topics-Anthropology

 

1 - 3 Units 

 

Future course description coming.

 

Requisites:

None

 

 

 

 

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