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Undergraduate Courses Summer I and II 2007General Anthropology | Bioanthropology | Ethnography and Ethnology | Linguistics | Archaeology General Anthropology
Human biological evolution and prehistory from the earliest archaeological record through the rise of civilization. A105 does not count toward the anthropology major.
Introductory course for more advanced students. Human beings' place in nature, emergence of humans and contemporary races, development of culture from Paleolithic onward, problems arising from interaction of biological and cultural phenomena. Not open to students who have had A105. A303 does not count toward major. A303 requires on-line authorization from department.
The Museum Practicum (1-4 cr.) provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience in museums while earning academic credit through Indiana University 's Department of Anthropology. Practica require prior agreement and must be arranged with museum personnel and the course instructor, Professor Geoffrey Conrad, director of the William Hammond Mathers Museum (conrad@indiana.edu or phone 812-855-6873). Practica may be arranged at any museum. If you wish to arrange a practicum at a museum other than the Mathers Museum , you must obtain written permission from a designated supervisor at that institution. General guidelines require that you and your supervisor agree upon the number of credit hours to be awarded, the number of hours to be worked per week, and the specific work schedule. Your designated supervisor will be responsible for assessing your performance and assigning a grade. Please bring a copy of the supervisor's statement of permission to Professor Conrad when you request authorization to enroll. Students interested in arranging practica at the Mathers Museum should visit www.iub.edu/~mathers/new/edu/a408.html for detailed information regarding a specific practicum. Practica may involve collections research, conservation, education/programs, the museum store, exhibits, and photography. To apply for a practicum at the Mathers Museum, please review the information on the website, then contact the appropriate departmental supervisor (noted at the top of each listing) to request an application and arrange an interview. Acceptance of students is limited. The required number of practicum hours worked per week at the Mathers Museum varies according to the number of credit hours of A408 the student is enrolled in, and the semester of enrollment
These courses provide opportunities for students to work on independent projects, create their own courses, and combine fieldwork, lab work, or other kinds of research in creative ways, under faculty supervision. The Honors Tutorial (3 cr.) involves research and writing, culminating in an Honors Thesis. Individual Readings in Anthropology (1-4 cr.) allows the student to work with a particular professor on a specific topic chosen by the student and agreed to by the professor. Field Study in Anthropology (3-8 cr.) gives the student a chance to earn academic credit for work "in the field."
Bioanthropology
B200 is an introductory course in bioanthropology. It is required for the undergraduate major in anthropology, and it is a prerequisite for many advanced courses in bioanthropology. B200 carries NMNS credit toward the COAS distribution requirements. You will NOT be able to count this course toward the S & H requirement. We recommend B301, a three credit lab course that also carries NMNS credit, concurrent with or following B200 for anyone who plans a career in anthropology. In B200 we will survey the field of bioanthropology, emphasizing the ways in which ideas about human evolution are tested using evidence from the fossil record, from living prosimians, monkeys and apes, and from contemporary human groups. There will be an emphasis on understanding the underlying principles and science of evolution.
Prerequisite: Must have at least sophomore standing. Ethnography and Ethnology
Introduction to the ethnographic and comparative study of contemporary and historical human society and culture. E105 does not count toward the anthropology major.
Introductory course for more advanced students. Approaches to the study of contemporary cultures; structure, process, and change. Topics include kinship, economy, politics, religion, and worldview. Not open to students who have had E105. E303 does not count toward the anthropology major. E303 requires on-line authorization from department.
LinguisticsArchaeology
Above class requires permission of instructor.
Above field class will meet at Angel Mounds State Historic Site, Evansville, IN.
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