Summer Courses 2011

 

Summer I

 

GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY

 

A105 Human Origins and Prehistory
AI

Human biological evolution and prehistory from the earliest archaeological record through the rise of civilization. A105 does not count toward the anthropology major.

A303 Human Origins and Prehistory
AI

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 the Anthropology major. A303 requires on-line authorization from department.

A400/600 Belizean Hist, Culture & Geography
Wilk

Visit the Anthropology of Food page for more information:
Summer 2011: Ethnographic Food Studies Field School in Belize

A408 Museum Practicum
Conrad

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 designatedsupervisor 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 http://www.indiana.edu/~mathers/edu/index.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.

 

A495 Individual Readings in Anthropology
Brondizio

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.

 

A496 Field Study in Anthropology
Brondizio

Field Study in Anthropology (3-8 cr.) gives the student a chance to earn academic credit for work "in the field."

 

G599 Thesis Research
Brondizio

Above section for Master’s students only who have enrolled in 30 or more hours of graduate coursework applicable to the degree and who have completed all other requirements of the degree except the thesis or final project or performance.

 

A800 Research
Brondizio

 

A211 The Genetic Science of CSI
Kaestle

Increasingly, forensic science is featured in the headlines of newspapers and lead stories on television news. Even more impressive is its presence in today's television series line-up. This course explores the genetic science of crime scene investigation (CSI) through the examination of popular depictions of the science on television (e.g. CSI, Bones, Cold Case, NCIS) and actual forensic cases (e.g. OJ Simpson, Scott Peterson, the Romanov family, King Tut). Topics covered will include standard human forensic genetic identification, use of non-standard markers for unusual situations, analysis of DNA to predict appearance and race, unusual sources of human DNA, forensic uses of animal and plant DNA analysis, forensic uses of microbial DNA, accuracy and misuse of forensic genetic analysis, the use of DNA to exonerate the falsely convicted, the ethical and social implications of forensic genetics, and the future of forensic genetics. Mitochondrial DNA from student volunteers will be sequenced and used in class activities. Course readings will be available as downloadable PDFs, grades will be based on course exercises, quizzes, discussion participation, and four short essays.

BIOANTHROPOLOGY

 

B200 Bioanthropology
AI

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 COLL 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.

 

ETHNOGRAPHY AND ETHNOLOGY

E621 Food and Culture
Wilk

Visit the Anthropology of Food page for more information:
Summer 2011: Ethnographic Food Studies Field School in Belize

LINGUISTICS

There are currenly no courses scheduled for this term.

ARCHAEOLOGY

P405 Field Work in Archaeology
Scheiber

Field School in Montana/Wyoming

 

P405 Field Work in Archaeology
Alt

Field School in SW Indiana

 

 

Summer II

 

 

GENERAL ANTHROPOLOGY

A200 Topics in Anthropology
AI

Topic to be announced

 

A399 Honors Tutorial
Brondizio

The Honors Tutorial (3 cr.) involves research and writing, culminating in an Honors Thesis.

 

A406 Fieldwork in Anthropology
Brondizio

 

A408 Museum Practicum
Conrad

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 designatedsupervisor 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 http://www.indiana.edu/~mathers/edu/index.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.

 

A495 Individual Readings in Anthropology
Brondizio

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.

 

A496 Field Study in Anthropology
Brondizio

Field Study in Anthropology (3-8 cr.) gives the student a chance to earn academic credit for work "in the field."

 

G599 Thesis Research
Brondizio

Above section for Master’s students only who have enrolled in 30 or more hours of graduate coursework applicable to the degree and who have completed all other requirements of the degree except the thesis or final project or performance.

 

A800 Research
Brondizio

 

BIOANTHROPOLOGY

B200 Bioanthropology
AI

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 COLL 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.

 

ETHNOGRAPHY AND ETHNOLOGY

E105 Culture and Society
AI

Introduction to the ethnographic and comparative study of contemporary and historical human society and culture. This course carries S&H distribution credit.

 

E303 Intro to Soc & Cultural Ant
AI

Introductory course for advanced students of at least junior standing. 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.  This course carries S&H distribution credit. This course does not count toward the Anthropology major.

 

LINGUISTICS

There are currenly no courses scheduled for this term.

ARCHAEOLOGY

There are currenly no courses scheduled for this term.