Timeroom: January 2020

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Durham   Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 411 (1ON) - Global Perspectives on the Human Condition: An Introduction to Anthropology

Global Perspectives:Intro Anth

Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2020 - January Term - online (12/27/2019 - 01/18/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 30003
This course introduces students to the core concepts, methods, and research of contemporary cultural anthropology, as well as to the ways in which the discipline is relevant to their daily lives. Students will learn how anthropology approaches the study of culture, language and communication, family and kinship, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, economic relationships, political systems, religion, social change and globalization. Ethnographic material from both the U.S. and cross-culturally, as well as a series of hands-on, experiential and interactive activities, will demonstrate anthropological concepts and questions.
Equivalent(s): ANTH 411H, ANTH 411W
Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery), Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/27/2019 1/18/2020 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Durham   Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 412 (1ON) - Broken Pots and Buried Cities: Adventures in Archaeology

Adventures in Archaeology

Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2020 - January Term - online (12/27/2019 - 01/18/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 30045
Traces the history of archaeology's most spectacular finds and how those moments of adventure and glory developed into a scientific discipline. Provides an introduction to the methods used by archaeologists to recover, analyze, and interpret data in their ongoing effort to understand humanity through the analysis of those small things left behind.
Attributes: Social Science (Discovery), Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/27/2019 1/18/2020 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Durham   Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 415 (1ON) - The Human Story: Evolution, Fossils and DNA

Human Evolution, Fossils & DNA

Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2020 - January Term - online (12/27/2019 - 01/18/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   30  
CRN: 30078
This course uses an evolutionary approach to investigate human biological and bio-cultural variation in time and space. Through a study of the basics of population genetics, an evaluation of our closest living relatives, nonhuman primates, and an exploration of the biological and cultural pathways traversed by our ancestors to become modern Homo sapiens, students learn the depth and complexity of the human story. Laboratory exercises dealing with human genetics, hominin fossils, and evolution are integrated with lectures to give students hands-on learning experience. No credit earned if credit received for ANTH 413.
Equivalent(s): ANTH 413
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH, Biological Science(Discovery)
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/27/2019 1/18/2020 Hours Arranged ONLINE
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This course takes a survey approach to biological anthropology. Topics include fossil hominid evolution, modern human expansion through time and space, skeletal biology and paleopathology, bioarchaeology, and forensic anthropology. 

Durham   Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 674 (01) - Archaeological Survey and Mapping in Belize

Arch Survey and Mapping Belize

Credits: 4.0
Term: January 2020 - January Term - Study Away (12/27/2019 - 01/20/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 30079
Special Fees: $2,280.00
Involves hands-on training in field reconnaissance, survey and mapping of archaeological sites, and the use of ARCGIS mapping software. This field course takes place in Belize (Central America) and will be of interest to students studying anthropology, geography and geospatial technologies, among others. Special fee.
Section Comments: Belize: Archaeological Survey and Mapping Program. January Term course taught abroad. Travel Dates: January 2-19, 2020. Students must apply through the Global Education Center. Find more information at the study abroad website.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Co-Requisite: INCO 589
Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
Only listed classes in section: Junior, Sophomore, Senior
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
12/27/2019 1/20/2020 Hours Arranged TBA