Anthropology (ANTH)

ANTH 200 Introduction to Physical Anthropology

(A, W, SP, SU,–DL) 5 credits
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of biological anthropology. It discusses anthropology’s relationship with other biological and social sciences, surveys nonhuman primates, examines some aspects and examples of nonhuman behavior in depth, covers topics in current human diversity, and looks at human evolutionary history. A distance learning (DL) version of Introduction to Physical Anthropology is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance-learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $6.00

ANTH 201 World Prehistory (A, W, SP, SU,–DL)

5 credits
This course is an overview of world prehistory. Since the majority of human existence occurred long before written records and historical documents were available, this course introduces students to the fundamentals of prehistoric archaeology. The course surveys human origins, investigates the emergence of domestication and agriculture, and explores the rise of settlements and civilization. A global perspective is taken in the study of the prehistoric human past. A distance learning (DL) version of World Prehistory is available. Students taking the Web-based version of the course must be familiar with computers, have an e-mail address, and access to the Internet. Course content is identical to that presented in a traditional classroom setting. Examinations for distance learning courses are administered at the Testing Center.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $6.00

ANTH 202 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (A, W, SP, SU)

5 credits
Cultural anthropology focuses on understanding human cultural diversity, using research techniques such as participant observation to explore the lifeways of groups. Topics include cross-cultural treatments of social systems such as politics, economics, family and marriage, and kinship. General theories of cultural interpretation and change are discussed in a broad geographical context. Students apply concepts and complete a “mini-project” using anthropological research techniques.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 101
Lab fee: $6.00

ANTH 240 Introduction to Forensic Anthropology (A, W, SP)

5 credits
This course introduces students to the field of forensic anthropology. Forensic sciences use methods and applications from anthropology in the investigation and detection of crime, the processing of mass disasters, the recovery of war dead and missing persons, and in international human rights investigations. The course covers the development of forensic anthropology, examines the theoretical and methodological bases of forensic anthropology, and considers present applications as well as future directions in this relatively new subfield of anthropology.
Lecture: 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: ANTH 200 or BIO 161 or LAW 111
Lab fee: $6.00

ANTH 290 Capstone Experience in Anthropology (On Demand)

3 credits
This course is for students completing the two-year Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree who have a special interest in continuing in a baccalaureate degree program in anthropology. Course requirements include the completion and presentation of a research project that relates to the student’s academic interest after reviewing research methodologies and findings in anthropology; assembly of a portfolio that covers student’s academic career at Columbus State Community College; and participation in testing of academic skills. Open only to Associate of Arts or Associate of Science students preparing to graduate within two academic quarters.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Completion of AA/AS core requirements and at least 75 hours toward the degree and five credit hours in anthropology
Lab fee: $6.00

ANTH 293 Independent Study in Anthropology (On Demand)

1-5 credits
ANTH 293 is an individual, student-structured course that examines a selected topic in anthropology through intensive reading or research. The independent study elective permits a student to pursue his/her interests within the context of a faculty-guided program.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor and the Chairperson and one course in Anthropology
Lab fee: $6.00

ANTH 299 Special Topics in Anthropology (On Demand)

1-5 credits
ANTH 299 allows students to examine selected topics of interest in anthropology in detail.
Lecture: 1 to 5 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Varies
Lab fee: $6.00