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ANTHROPOLOGY
Communication Proficiency requirement: The LAS College requires that a
student earn a grade of C or better in:
The ISU program in Anthropology is housed in the Department
ENGL 250
of World Languages and Cultures (http://catalog.iastate.edu/
Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition
3
or ENGL 250H Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition:
collegeofliberalartsandsciences/worldlanguagesandcultures/).
Honors
An undergraduate major in Anthropology can serve as the nucleus for
Additionally, the Anthropology Program requires a grade of C or
a general liberal education, or as the prerequisite for graduate training
better in one of the following courses:
qualifying a person for positions in (1) college and university teaching,
(2) research, and (3) administrative and applied positions in government,
development organizations, museums, and private businesses or
corporations.
ENGL 302
Business Communication
ENGL 309
Proposal and Report Writing
ENGL 314
Technical Communication
The principal sub-disciplines of anthropology are represented by the
Anthropology students develop a well-rounded professional education
following:
in cultural anthropology, archaeology, and biological anthropology.
They learn what it means to be human through the study of culture and
1. Cultural anthropology:
society, the biology and evolution of humans and other primates, and
through the study of past human communities and material culture.
ANTHR 201
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3
Students learn the important historical and contemporary issues of our
ANTHR 230
Globalization and the Human Condition
3
subdisciplines, and they learn what it means to be an Anthropologist
ANTHR 306
Cultural Anthropology
3
and acquire an anthropological perspective on global issues. Students
ANTHR 309
Introduction to Culture and Language
3
ANTHR 313
Kinship and Marriage in a Global Perspective
3
ANTHR 322
Peoples and Cultures of Native North America
3
ANTHR 323
Topics in Latin American Anthropology
3
ANTHR 332
Current Issues in Native North America
3
ANTHR 336
Global Development
3
ANTHR 340
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
3
ANTHR 354
War and the Politics of Humanitarianism
3
of science degree is obtained by fulfilling the college general education
ANTHR 411
Anthropology for Global Professionals
3
requirements plus 6 additional credits in Area IIA (Mathematics) or IIB
ANTHR 418
Global Culture, Consumption and Modernity
3
(Natural Sciences) or a combination of both.
ANTHR 431
Ethnographic Field School
4-6
ANTHR 434B
Internship: Cultural Anthropology
2-6
ANTHR 434D
Internship: Linguistic Anthropology
2-6
ANTHR 444
Sex and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective
3
ANTHR 450
Historical and Theoretical Approaches in
3
develop an appreciation of the value of cultural difference at the
local, national and global levels. Students may obtain experience in
archaeological, ethnographic and biological research.
Anthropology majors may choose either a bachelor of arts or a bachelor
of science degree, both of which require 33 credits in anthropology.
A bachelor of arts degree is obtained by fulfilling the college general
education requirements plus 6 additional credits in Area I (Arts and
Humanities) or III (Social Sciences) or a combination of both. A bachelor
Undergraduate students with majors in anthropology are required to take
the following anthropology core courses:
ANTHR 201
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3
ANTHR 202
Introduction to Biological Anthropology and
3
Archaeology
ANTHR 306
Cultural Anthropology
3
ANTHR 307
Biological Anthropology
3
ANTHR 308
Archaeology
3
ANTHR 450
Historical and Theoretical Approaches in
3
Anthropology
One course in statistics is required
In addition to the above, 15 ANTHR choice credits are required.
3
15
Anthropology
ANTHR 451B
Practicum in Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology 1-3
ANTHR 451D
Practicum in Anthropology: Linguistic
1-3
Anthropology
ANTHR 490B
Independent Study: Cultural Anthropology
1-5
ANTHR 490D
Independent Study: Linguistic Anthropology
1-5
Introduction to Biological Anthropology and
3
2. Archaeology:
ANTHR 202
Archaeology
ANTHR 308
Archaeology
3
2 Anthropology
ANTHR 315
Archaeology of North America
3
or ANTHR 321
World Prehistory
ANTHR 320
Great Plains Archaeology
3
or ANTHR 482
Topics in Biological Anthropology
ANTHR 321
World Prehistory
3
ANTHR 428
Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
3
Techniques
ANTHR 429
Freshman
Techniques: Archaeological Field School
Fall
Internship: Archaeology
ANTHR 450
Historical and Theoretical Approaches in
2-6
3
Anthropology
ANTHR 451A
Practicum in Anthropology: Archaeology
ANTHR 427I
Field Archaeology
ANTHR 490A
Independent Study: Archaeology
1-3
4
1-5
Introduction to Biological Anthropology and
3
Archaeology
ANTHR 250
Primate Behavior
3
ANTHR 307
Biological Anthropology
3
ANTHR 319
Skeletal Biology
3
ANTHR 424
Forensic Anthropology
3
ANTHR 434C
Internship: Biological Anthropology
ANTHR 438
Primate Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior
ANTHR 445
Biological Field School
4-6
ANTHR 451C
Practicum in Anthropology: Biological
1-3
2-6
3
Anthropology
ANTHR 490C
Independent Study: Biological Anthropology
1-5
A minor in anthropology consists of at least 15 credits.
ANTHR 201
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
3
ANTHR 202
Introduction to Biological Anthropology and
3
Archaeology
One of the following in cultural anthropology:
ANTHR 306
3
CreditsSpring
3 ANTHR 202
3
LIB 160
1 Minor choice
3
ANTHR 201
3 Social science choice
3
Elective
3 Natural science choice
3
Arts & Humanities choice
3 Arts & Humanities choice
3
Social science choice
3 16 Fall
CreditsSpring
3 ANTHR 306
3
World Languages and
4 World Languages and
4
Cultures/International
Cultures/International
Perspective
Perspective
Humanities choice
3 ANTHR 300 choice
3
ENGL 250
3 Minor choice
3
ANTHR 300 choice
3 Natural science choice
3
16 Fall
CreditsSpring
2 ANTHR 307
3
STAT 101
4 ENGL 300-level
3
Arts & Humanities choice
3 ANTHR 300
3
ANTHR 300 choice
3 Minor choice
3
Natural science choice
3 Additional Area requirement
3
Summer: It is highly
recommended that students
complete a field school,
internship, or study abroad
experience during the
summer between their junior
or ANTHR 340
Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
and senior years however,
this is not required for
3
graduation.
Biological Anthropology
or ANTHR 319
Skeletal Biology
Credits
ANTHR 425
or ANTHR 323
Topics in Latin American Anthropology
or ANTHR 315
Archaeology of North America
16
Junior
or ANTHR 322
Peoples and Cultures of Native North America
or ANTHR 308
Archaeology
Credits
ANTHR 308
or ANTHR 309
Introduction to Culture and Language
ANTHR 307
15
Sophomore
Cultural Anthropology
One of the following in archaeology or biological anthroplogy:
Credits
ENGL 150
3. Biological Anthropology:
3
Anthropology B.S., B.A.
Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and 4-6
ANTHR 434A
ANTHR 202
Three additional credits in ANTHR at the 300+ level
15 15
Senior
Fall
ANTHR 450
CreditsSpring
3 ANTHR 300 choice
Credits
3
Anthropology 3
Minor choice
3 Minor choice
3
ANTHR 220: Globalization and Sustainability
ANTHR 300 choice
3 Elective
3
(Cross-listed with ENV S, GLOBE, M E, MAT E, SOC, T SC). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Additional Area requirement
3 Elective
3
Electives
3 15 12
LAS majors require a minimum of 120 credits, including a minimum
of 45 credits at the 300/400 level. Students in all ISU majors
must complete a three-credit course in U.S. diversity and a
three-credit course in international perspectives. Check (http://
An introduction to understanding the key global issues in sustainability.
Focuses on interconnected roles of energy, materials, human resources,
economics, and technology in building and maintaining sustainable
systems. Applications discussed will include challenges in both the
developed and developing world and will examine the role of technology
in a resource-constrained world. Cannot be used for technical elective
credit in any engineering department.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
www.registrar.iastate.edu/courses/div-ip-guide.html) for a list of
ANTHR 230: Globalization and the Human Condition
approved courses.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
Students in Anthropology have the option of pursuing a B.S. or a B.A.
An introduction to understanding key global issues in the contemporary
A B.S requires six additional group requirement credits in natural
world. Focuses on social relations, cultural practices and political-
science or mathematics disciplines. A B.A. requires six additional
economic linkages among Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the
group requirement credits in social or humanities disciplines.
Pacific.
Graduate Study
The department offers a master of arts degree with a major in
anthropology. Graduate courses are offered in the areas of biological
anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and anthropological
history and theory. Competence in one foreign language and in statistics
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 250: Primate Behavior
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 and/or basic biology course recommended
An introduction to the Order Primates with a focus on their behavior.
must be demonstrated. A thesis, based on original research, is required.
Biological and social adaptations of monkeys, apes, and prosimians;
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
Primatology and issues related to primate conservation.
ANTHR 201: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTHR 306: Cultural Anthropology
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Comparative study of culture as key to understanding human behaviors
Prereq: ANTHR 201
in different societies. Using a global, cross-cultural perspective, patterns
Survey of the major theoretical, methodological and empirical
of family life, economic and political activities, religious beliefs, and the
foundations of cultural anthropology. Participatory lab: focus on
ways in which cultures change are examined.
ethnographic methods through individual research projects.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 202: Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
ANTHR 307: Biological Anthropology
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.
(2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Human biological and cultural evolution; survey of the evidence from
Prereq: ANTHR 202
fossil primates, the human fossil record and the archaeological record, as
Human evolution as known from fossil evidence, comparative primate
well as living primates; introduction to research methods in archaeology
studies, and genetic variations in living populations. Laboratory-tutorial
and biological anthropology.
sessions include study and discussion of human osteology, fossil
basic evolutionary concepts, current trends and theories in the field of
hominids, simple Mendelian traits, and bio-ethics in applied biological
anthropology.
4 Anthropology
ANTHR 308: Archaeology
ANTHR 320: Great Plains Archaeology
(2-2) Cr. 3. F.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 520). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 202
Prereq: ANTHR 202
Methods and techniques for the recovery and interpretation of
Prehistoric societies of the Great Plains region of North America, from
archaeological evidence, its role in reconstructing human behavior
initial occupation to European contact; emphasis on sociocultural
and past environments. Laboratory sessions include experience in
changes, continuities, and adaptations to changing environments using
the interpretation of archaeological evidence, the use of classification
archaeological, ecological, ethnographic information.
systems, and prehistoric technologies such as ceramics and stone tools.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 309: Introduction to Culture and Language
ANTHR 321: World Prehistory
(Cross-listed with LING). (3-0) Cr. 3.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 521). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 recommended
Prereq: ANTHR 202 recommended
Introduction to study of language, culture and society from an
An introduction to archaeological sites from around the world including
anthropological perspective. Focus on language and thought,
the Near East, Africa, Europe, Mesoamerica, and North and South
ethnography of speaking, discourse and narrative, writing and literacy,
America. Emphasis is on the interpretation of material cultural remains in
and media communication. Discussion of key theories and methods of
reconstructing past societies.
linguistic anthropology.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 322: Peoples and Cultures of Native North America
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 522). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
ANTHR 313: Kinship and Marriage in a Global Perspective
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or AM IN 210
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 513). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Origin, distribution, and pre-contact life of the indigenous peoples
Prereq: ANTHR 201 recommended
of North America. Survey of culture areas; language families, social
Comparative and historical overview of the family, marriage and kinship.
and political systems, ecological and economic adaptations, religion
Examination of cross-cultural differences in the construction and
and spirituality; impact of European contact; cultural resilience and
functioning of family and kin relations; role of kinship in structuring
revitalization in contemporary American Indian life.
individual and collective activities; current critical and theoretical issues
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
in kinship studies, especially integrating work on gender and sexuality.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 323: Topics in Latin American Anthropology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 523). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
ANTHR 315: Archaeology of North America
credits. S.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 515). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
Prereq: ANTHR 202
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Prehistory and early history of North America as reconstructed from
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
archaeological evidence; peopling of the New World; culture- historical
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
sequences of major culture areas; linkages of archaeological traditions
each time offered.
with selected ethnohistorically known Native American groups.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 323A: Latin American Anthropology: Violence and Memory
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 523A). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
ANTHR 319: Skeletal Biology
credits. S.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 519). (2-2) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
Prereq: ANTHR 307 or college level biology
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Comprehensive study of the skeletal anatomy, physiology, genetics,
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
growth, development and population variation of the human
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
skeleton. Applications to forensic anthropology, paleopathology and
each time offered.
bioarchaeology are introduced.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Anthropology 5
ANTHR 323B: Latin American Anthropology: Social movements and
ANTHR 332: Current Issues in Native North America
Democracy
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 532). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 523B). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
credits. S.
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
toward graduation.
each time offered.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 332A: Current Issues in Native North America: Gender and Family
ANTHR 323C: Latin American Anthropology: Race, Class and Gender
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 532A). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 523C). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
credits. S.
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
toward graduation.
each time offered.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 332B: Current Issues in Native North America: Indigenous
ANTHR 323D: Latin American Anthropology: Regional Focus
Ecologies and Geographies
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 523D). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 532B). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
Native North America in a global context. Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count toward graduation.
each time offered.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 332C: Current Issues in Native North America: Cultural and
ANTHR 323E: Latin American Anthropology: Culture and Sport.
Political Movements
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 523E). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 532C). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
credits.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
each time offered.
toward graduation.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 325: Peoples and Cultures of Africa.
ANTHR 332D: Current Issues in Native North America: Regional Focus
(Cross-listed with AF AM). (3-0) Cr. 3.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 532D). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: 201 or 306 recommended.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Survey of diverse African culture areas across the continent and globally;
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
local level description and analysis of individuals as members of African
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
communities; regional, national and global scales of identification.
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
toward graduation.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
6 Anthropology
ANTHR 333: Asian American Material Cultures
ANTHR 376A: Classical Archeology: Bronze Age and Early Iron Age
(Cross-listed with HIST). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Greece
Examination of material objects made and used by Asian Americans
(Cross-listed with CL ST, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
with both historical and contemporary focuses; transnational and
Bronze Age (Minoan and Mycenaean palatial cultures) and Early Iron Age
interdisciplinary lenses to interpret the material world; contemporary
Greece. (ca 3000-700 BCE). Chronological survey of the material culture
approaches to analysis of artifacts.
of the ancient Greece-Roman world and the role of archaeological context
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
in understanding the varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture.
ANTHR 336: Global Development
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 536). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered
years.
Among other topics, economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and
exchange, religion and burial customs will be explored.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306
ANTHR 376B: Classical Archeology: Archaic through Hellenistic Greece
Cross-cultural analysis of current development practices from an
(ca 700-30 BCE)
anthropological perspective; focus on international aid, development
(Cross-listed with CL ST, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
institutions, agrarian reform, indigenous knowledge, humanitarianism
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-
and human rights; introduction to main theories of political and economic
Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the
anthropology.
varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics,
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and
ANTHR 340: Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 540). (Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
burial customs will be explored.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306
ANTHR 376C: Classical Archaeology: Roman Archaeology (ca 1000
Survey of global religious belief and practice from an anthropological
BCE-400 CE)
perspective. Emphasis on myth and ritual, shamanism, magic, witchcraft,
(Cross-listed with CL ST). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
beliefs in spirits, conceptions of the soul, mind and body relationships,
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Roman
and healing and therapeutic practices. Discussion of religious response
world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the varied
to dramatic political and social change; effects of globalization on
aspects of ancient Roman culture. Among other topics, economy,
religious practice.
architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and burial
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
customs will be explored.
ANTHR 354: War and the Politics of Humanitarianism
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Cross-listed with POL S). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
ANTHR 411: Anthropology for Global Professionals
Prereq: Pol S 235, Pol S 251, or Anthr 230
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 511). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Humanitarianism as a system of thought and a system of intervention in
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306
conflict and post-conflict situations: role of humanitarian organizations
Theory and methods for conducting ethnographic research in academic
and actors in addressing human suffering caused by conflict or war
and non-academic settings; application of anthropological knowledge
military action as a form of humanitarian intervention.
to contemporary cultural, political, economic, environmental and spatial
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
issues; development of skills necessary for professional practice as an
ANTHR 376: Classical Archaeology
(Cross-listed with CL ST, RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
anthropologist.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Chronological survey of the material culture of the ancient Greece-
ANTHR 418: Global Culture, Consumption and Modernity
Roman world and the role of archaeological context in understanding the
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 518). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
varied aspects of ancient Greek or Roman culture. Among other topics,
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
economy, architecture, arts and crafts, trade and exchange, religion and
Cross-cultural study of the impact of globalization, with an emphasis on
burial customs will be explored.
economic consumption and the movement of goods, ideas, and peoples
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
across cultural and national boundaries.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Anthropology 7
ANTHR 419: Topics in Cultural Anthropology
ANTHR 424: Forensic Anthropology
(3-0) Cr. 3.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 524). (2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 306
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 307; ANTHR 319 recommended
In-depth study of current topics in cultural anthropology, such as recent
Comprehensive study of forensic anthropology, a specialized subfield of
theoretical trends, new methodologies, or new research on a specific
biological anthropology. Emphasis is placed on personal identifications
region. Topics vary each time offered. Each section may be taken once
from extremely fragmentary, comingled, burnt, cremated and incomplete
for credit up to 9 credits. No more than 9 credits of ANTHR 419 courses
skeletal remains. All parameters of forensic study are included as
may be applied towards graduation.
they pertain to anthropology, including human variation, taphonomy,
ANTHR 419A: Topics in Cultural Anthropology: Theory
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 306
entomology, archaeology, pathology, epidemiology; genetics and the
non-biological forensic disciplines. An appreciation for the wide range of
medicolegal and bioethical issues will also be gained.
In-depth study of current topics in cultural anthropology, such as recent
ANTHR 425: Professional Preparation in Anthropology
theoretical trends, new methodologies, or new research on a specific
(2-0) Cr. 2. F.
region. Topics vary each time offered. No more than 9 credits of ANTHR
Prereq: Junior classification in anthropology or permission from the
419 courses may be applied towards graduation.
instructor
ANTHR 419B: Topics in Cultural Anthropology: Methods
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 306
In-depth study of current topics in cultural anthropology, such as recent
theoretical trends, new methodologies, or new research on a specific
region. Topics vary each time offered. No more than 9 credits of ANTHR
419 courses may be applied towards graduation.
ANTHR 419C: Topics in Cultural Anthropology: Regional Focus
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 306
In-depth study of current topics in cultural anthropology, such as recent
theoretical trends, new methodologies, or new research on a specific
Instruction and guidance in the development of professional skills
needed for success in academic and non-academic anthropological
careers. Topics will include strategies for internship and job searches,
creating resumes and CVs, composing personal statements and cover
letters, and developing contacts and sources. Offered on a satisfactoryfail basis only.
ANTHR 427I: Field Archaeology
(Cross-listed with IA LL). Cr. 4. SS.
Nature of cultural and environmental evidence in archaeology and how
they are used to model past human behavior and land use; emphasis
on Iowa prehistory; basic reconnaissance surveying and excavation
techniques.
region. Topics vary each time offered. No more than 9 credits of ANTHR
ANTHR 428: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
419 courses may be applied towards graduation.
Techniques
ANTHR 419D: Topics in Cultural Anthropology: Others
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 306
In-depth study of current topics in cultural anthropology, such as recent
theoretical trends, new methodologies, or new research on a specific
region. Topics vary each time offered. No more than 9 credits of ANTHR
419 courses may be applied towards graduation.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 528). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
acquisition and organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 428A: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
Techniques
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 528A). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 308
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
8 Anthropology
ANTHR 428B: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
ANTHR 434: Internship
Techniques: Ceramics
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 528B). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
credits. S.
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business
Prereq: ANTHR 308
organizations. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
majors or for the Anthropology minor.
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 434A: Internship: Archaeology
ANTHR 428C: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Techniques: Faunal remains
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 528C). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business
credits. S.
organizations. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than
Prereq: ANTHR 308
6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
majors or for the Anthropology minor.
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 434B: Internship: Cultural Anthropology
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
ANTHR 428D: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
Techniques: General
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 528D). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
organizations. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than
credits. S.
6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No
Prereq: ANTHR 308
credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
majors or for the Anthropology minor.
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 434C: Internship: Biological Anthropology
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
ANTHR 429: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business
Techniques: Archaeological Field School
organizations. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 529). Cr. 4-6. SS.
6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 308
credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for
Summer field school for training in archaeological reconnaissance
majors or for the Anthropology minor.
and excavation techniques; documentation and interpretation of
archaeological evidence.
ANTHR 434D: Internship: Linguistic Anthropology
Cr. 2-6. Repeatable, maximum of 6 credits. F.S.SS.
ANTHR 431: Ethnographic Field School
Prereq: Junior or senior standing
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 531). Cr. 4-6.
Supervised practice in government agencies, museums, and business
Hands-on training in ethnographic field methods; students will carry out
organizations. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. Not more than
research projects in socio-cultural anthropology, learning a variety of
6 credits of internship experience may count towards the major. No
investigative research techniques commonly used in social sciences.
credits in Anthr 434 may be used to satisfy Anthropology core courses for
majors or for the Anthropology minor.
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ANTHR 438: Primate Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior
ANTHR 451C: Practicum in Anthropology: Biological Anthropology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 538). Cr. 3. S.
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 307
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 308
Primate behavior and ecology in evolutionary perspective: biological
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions,
and social adaptations of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Introduction
including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
to the Order Primates, basic evolutionary concepts, and techniques
of behavioral observation. Focus on theory and methods current in
Primatology, including applied conservation biology.
ANTHR 451D: Practicum in Anthropology: Linguistic Anthropology
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 308
ANTHR 444: Sex and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions,
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 544). (Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
Prereq: ANTHR 201; ANTHR 306 recommended
Cross-cultural examination of the social construction of genders out of
the biological fact of sex. Emphasis on non-western societies. Topics,
presented through examination of ethnographic data, will include the
range of gender variation, status and roles, the institution of marriage,
and symbols of gender valuation.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 445: Biological Field School
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 545). Cr. 4-6. SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or BIOL 101
Summer field school for training in behavioral and ecological methods for
primatologists. Proposal, data collection and analyses, and presentation
of research topic in primatology.
ANTHR 482: Topics in Biological Anthropology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 582). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 482A: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Paleoanthropology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 582A). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
ANTHR 450: Historical and Theoretical Approaches in Anthropology
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
Prereq: ANTHR 306
each relates to the Order Primates.
Survey of the historical foundations of anthropology and its interrelated
four sub-fields; key figures in 19th and 20th century anthropology with a
focus on major theoretical contributions.
ANTHR 482B: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Primate Cognition
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 582B). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits. F.
ANTHR 451: Practicum in Anthropology
Prereq: ANTHR 307
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 308
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions,
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 451A: Practicum in Anthropology: Archaeology
ANTHR 482C: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Primate Conservation
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 582C). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 308
credits. F.
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions,
Prereq: ANTHR 307
including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
ANTHR 451B: Practicum in Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology
Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. F.S.SS.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 308
Application of methods under actual laboratory and field conditions,
including basic data management, synthesis, and analysis.
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
each relates to the Order Primates.
10 Anthropology
ANTHR 482D: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Population Genetics and
ANTHR 503: Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
Human Evolution
(3-0) Cr. 3.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 582D). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 307 and ANTHR 308
credits. F.
History of biological anthropology and archaeology, current
Prereq: ANTHR 307
developments and theoretical issues related to major events in human
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
biocultural evolution and world prehistory.
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 509: Agroecosystems Analysis
(Cross-listed with AGRON, SOC, SUSAG). (3-4) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: Senior or above classification
ANTHR 490: Independent Study
Experiential, interdisciplinary examination of Midwestern agricultural and
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
food systems, emphasizing field visits, with some classroom activities.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
Focus on understanding multiple elements, perspectives (agronomic,
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
economic, ecologic, social, etc.) and scales of operation.
ANTHR 490A: Independent Study: Archaeology
ANTHR 510: Theoretical Dimensions of Cultural Anthropology
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Survey of historical and current developments in topical and theoretical
ANTHR 490B: Independent Study: Cultural Anthropology
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
approaches to sociocultural anthropology. Examination and assessment
of controversies; new research directions and theoretical approaches.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
ANTHR 511: Anthropology for Global Professionals
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 411). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
ANTHR 490C: Independent Study: Biological Anthropology
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306
Theory and methods for conducting ethnographic research in academic
and non-academic settings; application of anthropological knowledge
to contemporary cultural, political, economic, environmental and spatial
issues; development of skills necessary for professional practice as an
ANTHR 490D: Independent Study: Linguistic Anthropology
anthropologist.
(Cross-listed with LING). Cr. 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology.
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
ANTHR 513: Kinship and Marriage in a Global Perspective
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 313). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
ANTHR 490H: Independent Study: Honors
Prereq: ANTHR 201 recommended
Cr. 1-5. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits.
Comparative and historical overview of the family, marriage and kinship.
Prereq: 9 credits in anthropology
Examination of cross-cultural differences in the construction and
No more than 9 credits of Anthr 490 may be counted toward graduation.
functioning of family and kin relations; role of kinship in structuring
ANTHR 490I: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
(Cross-listed with IA LL, NREM). Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits.
individual and collective activities; current critical and theoretical issues
in kinship studies, especially integrating work on gender and sexuality.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Prereq: 8 credits in biology and permission of instructor
ANTHR 515: Archaeology of North America
Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the biological
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 315). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
sciences. No more than 9 credits in Biol 490 may be counted toward
Prereq: ANTHR 202
graduation and of those, only 6 credits may be applied to the major.
Prehistory and early history of North America as reconstructed from
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified
undergraduates:
archaeological evidence; peopling of the New World; culture- historical
sequences of major culture areas; linkages of archaeological traditions
with selected ethnohistorically known Native American groups.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
Anthropology 11
ANTHR 518: Global Culture, Consumption and Modernity
ANTHR 523: Topics in Latin American Anthropology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 418). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 323). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
credits. S.
Cross-cultural study of the impact of globalization, with an emphasis on
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
economic consumption and the movement of goods, ideas, and peoples
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
across cultural and national boundaries.
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
ANTHR 519: Skeletal Biology
each time offered.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 319). (2-2) Cr. 3. F.
ANTHR 523A: Latin American Anthropology: Violence and Memory
Prereq: ANTHR 307 or college level biology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 323A). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Comprehensive study of the skeletal anatomy, physiology, genetics,
credits. S.
growth, development and population variation of the human
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
skeleton. Applications to forensic anthropology, paleopathology and
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
bioarchaeology are introduced.
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
ANTHR 520: Great Plains Archaeology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 320). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 202
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
each time offered.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Prehistoric societies of the Great Plains region of North America, from
ANTHR 523B: Latin American Anthropology: Social movements and
initial occupation to European contact; emphasis on sociocultural
Democracy
changes, continuities, and adaptations to changing environments using
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 323B). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
archaeological, ecological, ethnographic information.
credits. S.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
ANTHR 521: World Prehistory
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 321). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 202 recommended
An introduction to archaeological sites from around the world including
the Near East, Africa, Europe, Mesoamerica, and North and South
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
each time offered.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
America. Emphasis is on the interpretation of material cultural remains in
ANTHR 523C: Latin American Anthropology: Race, Class and Gender
reconstructing past societies.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 323C). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
ANTHR 522: Peoples and Cultures of Native North America
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 322). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or AM IN 210
Origin, distribution, and pre-contact life of the indigenous peoples
of North America. Survey of culture areas; language families, social
and political systems, ecological and economic adaptations, religion
and spirituality; impact of European contact; cultural resilience and
credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
each time offered.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
revitalization in contemporary American Indian life.
ANTHR 523D: Latin American Anthropology: Regional Focus
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 323D). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
each time offered.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
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ANTHR 523E: Latin American Anthropology: Culture and Sport.
ANTHR 528B: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 323E). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Techniques: Ceramics
credits.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 428B). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306 recommended
credits. S.
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Latin American
Prereq: ANTHR 308
Anthropology; discussion of current anthropological approaches to
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
studying Latin American social issues in a global context. Topics vary
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
each time offered.
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 524: Forensic Anthropology
ANTHR 528C: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 424). (2-2) Cr. 3. S.
Techniques: Faunal remains
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 307; ANTHR 319 recommended
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 428C). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Comprehensive study of forensic anthropology, a specialized subfield of
credits. S.
biological anthropology. Emphasis is placed on personal identifications
Prereq: ANTHR 308
from extremely fragmentary, comingled, burnt, cremated and incomplete
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
skeletal remains. All parameters of forensic study are included as
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
they pertain to anthropology, including human variation, taphonomy,
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
entomology, archaeology, pathology, epidemiology; genetics and the
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
non-biological forensic disciplines. An appreciation for the wide range of
medicolegal and bioethical issues will also be gained.
ANTHR 528D: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
Techniques: General
ANTHR 528: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 428D). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Techniques
credits. S.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 428). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 308
credits. S.
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
Prereq: ANTHR 308
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 529: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
Techniques: Archaeological Field School
ANTHR 528A: Topics in Archaeological Laboratory Methods and
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 429). Cr. 4-6. SS.
Techniques
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 308
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 428A). (2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Summer field school for training in archaeological reconnaissance
credits. S.
and excavation techniques; documentation and interpretation of
Prereq: ANTHR 308
archaeological evidence.
Laboratory processing, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological
materials such as lithics, ceramics, and faunal remains. Laboratory
sessions emphasize analytical techniques including classification, data
acquisition organization, and computer applications.
ANTHR 530: Ethnographic Field Methods
Cr. 3. F.
Prereq: 6 credits in anthropology, permission of instructor
Field training experience in ethnography. Problems emphasizing field
studies in the contemporary societies of the world. Focus on techniques
of data gathering and analysis.
ANTHR 531: Ethnographic Field School
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 431). Cr. 4-6.
Hands-on training in ethnographic field methods; students will carry out
research projects in socio-cultural anthropology, learning a variety of
investigative research techniques commonly used in social sciences.
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ANTHR 532: Current Issues in Native North America
ANTHR 536: Global Development
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 332). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 336). (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered odd-numbered
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
years.
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
Cross-cultural analysis of current development practices from an
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
anthropological perspective; focus on international aid, development
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
institutions, agrarian reform, indigenous knowledge, humanitarianism
toward graduation.
and human rights; introduction to main theories of political and economic
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
anthropology.
ANTHR 532A: Current Issues in Native North America: Gender and Family
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 332A). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
ANTHR 538: Primate Evolutionary Ecology and Behavior
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 438). Cr. 3. S.
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or ANTHR 307
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
Primate behavior and ecology in evolutionary perspective: biological
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
and social adaptations of prosimians, monkeys, and apes. Introduction
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
to the Order Primates, basic evolutionary concepts, and techniques
toward graduation.
of behavioral observation. Focus on theory and methods current in
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
Primatology, including applied conservation biology.
ANTHR 532B: Current Issues in Native North America: Indigenous
ANTHR 540: Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
Ecologies and Geographies
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 340). (Cross-listed with RELIG). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 332B). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Survey of global religious belief and practice from an anthropological
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
perspective. Emphasis on myth and ritual, shamanism, magic, witchcraft,
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
beliefs in spirits, conceptions of the soul, mind and body relationships,
Native North America in a global context. Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN
and healing and therapeutic practices. Discussion of religious response
332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count toward graduation.
to dramatic political and social change; effects of globalization on
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
religious practice.
ANTHR 532C: Current Issues in Native North America: Cultural and
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Political Movements
ANTHR 541: Seminar in Forensic Sciences
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 332C). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
(1-0) Cr. 1. Repeatable. S.
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
Prereq: One 200-level science course or graduate classification
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
Seminars by professional criminalists, research scientists, Certificate
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
students, and educators. Emphasis on opportunities for research and
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
development, citizen involvement, and educational outreach related to
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
forensic science. Weekly report required.
toward graduation.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
ANTHR 542: Independent Research and Presentation in Forensic Science
(1-0) Cr. 1. S.
ANTHR 532D: Current Issues in Native North America: Regional Focus
Prereq: Enrollment in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Sciences
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 332D). (Cross-listed with AM IN). (3-0) Cr. 3.
Research topic approved by course instructor. Written and oral reports
Prereq: ANTHR 201 or ANTHR 306; ANTHR 322 or AM IN 210 recommended
required. Oral report given in forensics seminar, Chem 540.
Exploration of key contemporary and historical issues in Native North
America; discussion of current anthropological approaches to studying
Native North America in a global context. Topics vary each time offered.
Only 9 credits of ANTHR/AM IN 332A, 332B, 332C, 332D may count
toward graduation.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement
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ANTHR 544: Sex and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspective
ANTHR 582C: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Primate Conservation
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 444). (Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3. S.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 482C). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 201; ANTHR 306 recommended
credits. F.
Cross-cultural examination of the social construction of genders out of
Prereq: ANTHR 307
the biological fact of sex. Emphasis on non-western societies. Topics,
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
presented through examination of ethnographic data, will include the
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
range of gender variation, status and roles, the institution of marriage,
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
and symbols of gender valuation.
each relates to the Order Primates.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
ANTHR 582D: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Population Genetics and
ANTHR 545: Biological Field School
Human Evolution
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 445). Cr. 4-6. SS.
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 482D). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
Prereq: ANTHR 202 or BIOL 101
credits. F.
Summer field school for training in behavioral and ecological methods for
Prereq: ANTHR 307
primatologists. Proposal, data collection and analyses, and presentation
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
of research topic in primatology.
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
ANTHR 582: Topics in Biological Anthropology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 482). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
each relates to the Order Primates.
credits. F.
ANTHR 590: Graduate Independent Study
Prereq: ANTHR 307
(Cross-listed with A ECL, EEOB, IA LL). Cr. 1-4. Repeatable. SS.
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 582A: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Paleoanthropology
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 482A). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
credits. F.
Prereq: ANTHR 307
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
each relates to the Order Primates.
ANTHR 582B: Topics in Biological Anthropology: Primate Cognition
(Dual-listed with ANTHR 482B). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable, maximum of 9
ANTHR 590I: Special Topics: Graduate Independent Study
(Cross-listed with A ECL, EEOB, IA LL). Cr. 1-4. Repeatable. SS.
Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor
ANTHR 591: Orientation to Anthropology
(1-0) Cr. 1. F.
Prereq: Admission to the Anthropology Graduate Program
Introduction to the Anthropology program, including the requirements for
successful degree completion, department administrative procedures,
ethics in anthropology and current trends in the four subfields of
anthropology. Required of graduate students. Offered on a satisfactoryfail basis only.
Courses for graduate students:
credits. F.
ANTHR 610: Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture
Prereq: ANTHR 307
(Cross-listed with A B E, AGRON, SOC, SUSAG). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.
In-depth study of current topics in biological anthropology, such as new
Prereq: Graduate classification, permission of instructor
fossil specimens, research on the evolution of cognition, the emergence
Historical, biophysical, socioeconomic, and ethical dimensions of
of applied primatology, and the dynamic field of population genetics as
agricultural sustainability. Strategies for evaluating existing and
each relates to the Order Primates.
emerging agricultural systems in terms of the core concepts of
sustainability and their theoretical contexts.
ANTHR 699: Research
Cr. arr. Repeatable.
ANTHR 699I: Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (Same as Ia LL 699I.)
(Cross-listed with A ECL, EEOB, GDCB, IA LL). Cr. arr. Repeatable.