Anthropology

ANT 203 - Physical Anthropology

Description: The major problems, methods and theories of physical and biocultural anthropology. Topics include: primatology, human origins, evolutionary processes, human variation, origins of language, and the interaction of nature, culture and society. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Economics and Finance

ANT 204 - Cultural Anthropology

Description: Explores cultures holistically in preindustrial and non-Western and Western societies. Topics include: ecology and environment, economic organization, kinship and marriage patterns, political organization, social structure, religious organization, rituals, ideas, values and world view. Other topics are culture contact, technological development, and culture change. SUNY GEN ED-GSBS; NCC GEN ED-SBS, PLDI, GLNW Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Economics and Finance

ANT 206 - Introduction to Archaeology

Description: The course introduces the methods and techniques used by archaeologists to understand the past, while exploring ancient cultures across the world, and including current cultural heritage management and preservation issues. SUNY GEN ED- GOWC, GSBS; NCC GEN ED: GLNW, PLDI; SBS Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Economics and Finance

ANT 207 - From Chiefdoms to Kingdoms

Description: Tens of thousands of years ago people began to create permanent settlements resulting in major biological, environmental and cultural changes that still resonate around the world. Students will examine the evidence and apply anthropological research methods, concepts and theories to explore the causes and consequences of culture change. SUNY GEN ED- GOWC, GSBS; NCC GEN ED: GLNW; PLDI; SBS Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Economics and Finance

ANT 208 - Anthropology in Action

Description: The course explores the application of anthropology in everyday situation in a global society with a focus on topics related to cultural and biological variation. Topics include: application for developing practices suited for business, cultural awareness, innovation, appropriate technology, and the practical use of anthropology for understanding and solving contemporary problems. SUNY GEN ED: GOWC, GSBS; NCC GEN ED: GLNW; PLDI; SBS Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Economics and Finance