Departmental Courses - Page 3
ANTH 3485 - Anthropology and Underdevelopment
An anthropological approach to some of the developing world's
most pressing social problems and how anthropologists can
make a relevant contribution in confronting, studying, and
changing the nature of underdevelopment. 4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3640 - Race, Sex, and Evolution
Examines the history of thought about the nature and evolution
of human racial differences and sexual characteristics, from
the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Considers
scientific and popular models for explaining the evolution
of racial differences, male-female reproductive behavior,
and gender roles. These models are examined in light
of comparative primate data, ethnographic data, and the material
record of human evolution. 4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3650 - Dynamics of Culture Change
How do cultures change? By people changing them!
Who changes them? Radical feminists, liberal reformers,
and militant Indians! The course will focus on human
and civil rights issues invalid in three contexts: (1)
changes in indigenous cultures around the world resulting
from colonialism, 1850 - 1950; (2) forced acculturation
of American Indians, 1870 – 1930, and their responses;
(3) the tension between worldwide economic development and
human rights.
ANTH 3660 - History of Anthropological Theory
The history and development of the conceptual structures of
contemporary anthropology; its application to specific problems
in ethnology. 4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3661 - Learning in Museums
This course is designed to be a comprehensive introduction
to museum education and to provide opportunities to practice
necessary skills. It examines informal education, learning
theories, interactive education, exhibits and programs.
4 qtr. hrs.
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ANTH 3680 - Quantitative Methods in Anthropology
The use of statistics in all branches of anthropology; data
screening; parametric and non parametric statistics; the use
of models and computer simulation. 4 qtr. hrs. Prerequisite:
any course in basic statistics.
ANTH 3701, 3702, 3703 - Topics: Seminar in Anthropology
Specialized topics in anthropology. Check with the Department
of Anthropology or the Schedule of Classes for further information;
open to students who are non-majors; may be repeated for credit.
4 qtr. hrs. each. Prerequisite: SOCS 1010
ANTH 3710 - Laboratory Methods in Anthropology/Archaeology
This course covers practical methods of artifact analysis,
technical drawing, photography and the production of maps
and other diagrams of archaeological sites. Teaches students
how to interpret archaeological data that was gathered in
the field. 4 qtr. hrs. Prerequisite: ANTH 1103 or AHUM 1910
ANTH 3741 - Introduction to Conservation
An introduction to the physical properties of materials found
in museum artifacts and specimens is presented. Preventative
conservation principles and methods will be discussed. 4 qtr.
hrs.
ANTH 3742 - Museum Exhibit Development
Students are introduced to the general principles of planning,
development, production, and evaluation of museum exhibits.
Design elements and methods of evaluation will be explored.
Students will have the opportunity to do exhibit mockups and
exhibit evaluation. 4 qtr. hrs.
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ANTH 3743 - Managing Collections
Principles and methods regarding acquisition, documentation,
conservation and accessibility of collections are examined.
Law, registration, methods, computerization, policy, development,
ethics, and preventive conservation are some topics discussed.
4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3790 - Field Methods in Archaeology
This course introduces students to basic methods
of archaeological survey, excavation, artifact collection
strategies, and field interpretation. It is primarily taught
in a classroom setting, but some fieldwork is involved, including
excavation of a bison bone scatter in south Denver. Students
will learn to create field maps and cross-sectional drawings
of archaeological phenomena. 4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3800 - Capstone Seminar in Anthropology
This seminar brings your knowledge of anthropology to bear
on a topic of special significance. It assesses your grasp
of the key concepts, theories, and insights of anthropology,
and critically reflects on the nature and history of the discipline.
Required of all anthropology majors. 4 qtr. hrs. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
ANTH 3880 - Technology and Adaptation
The course is organized around these concepts: “ecology”,
“culture”, “adaptation”, “landscape”,
“technology”, “artifact” and “architecture”.
Focuses on defining and examining adaptation and the role
of culture and technology in achieving adaptations, or in
not achieving them. This focus will be especially pursued
with respect to the concept of landscape - that is, culturally
defined physical space - and the cultural artifacts that interpret
and modify it in the course of human adaptation to its ecological
components. 4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3885/4885 - Anthropology and Underdevelopment
This class presents an anthropological approach to some of
the developing world’s most pressing social problems.
In some ways the class is a dramatic departure from what anthropologists
have normally studied. Recently, however, many researchers
working in developing countries have come to grips with the
realities facing the people they write about, e.g. poverty,
inequality, racism, hunger, etc. This course is an example
of the new, and still controversial, involvement of anthropologists
in confronting, studying, and changing the nature of underdevelopment.
4 qtr. hrs.
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ANTH 3890 - The Context of Material Culture
Examines how material culture both reflects and actively structures
political, economic, and cultural life. Considers the relationship
between people and their material culture (portable objects,
non-portable objects, buildings, socially-created landscapes)
in western, non-western, ancient, and contemporary cultural
contexts. Reading material draws from the fields of ethnology,
archaeology, folklore, geography, history, art, and architecture.
4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3981 - Museum Internship
Each graduate student within the Museum Studies Concentration
is required to intern in a museum. This provides an opportunity
to develop competence in museum work within a professional
activity situation. 4 qtr. hrs. Prerequisite: ANTH 4740.
ANTH 3990 - Summer Field School in Archaeology
Archaeological excavation, survey, and recording; conservation
and analysis of artifacts in the field. 4-6 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 3991 - Undergraduate Independent Study
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ANTH 4000 - Advanced Anthropology
This course is for all entering Master’s Degree students.
We will show you the vitality and diversity of anthropology
today, and share with you our enthusiasm for it, by generating
these central questions and pathways to answers from our own
areas of exper-tise, experience, and intellectual backgrounds.
It is team taught by the entire Anthropology faculty who bring
to it their unique and individual expertise and experience.
This course integrates classical and timeless works as well
as controversial and timely anthropological topics. Various
and conflicting views are pre-sented and discussed within
a lively seminar format. 4 qtr. hrs.
ANTH 4700 - Readings in Anthropology
Directed readings in anthropology under the supervision of
a faculty member. May be repeated for credit. 1-4 qtr. hrs.
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