Timeroom: Fall 2022

Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 415 (01) - The Human Story: Evolution, Fossils and DNA

Human Evolution, Fossils & DNA

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 80
CRN: 12613

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.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): ANTH 413

Attributes: Biological Science(Discovery)

Instructors: Les Fitzpatrick

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HORT 210

Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 415 (H01) - The Human Story: Evolution, Fossils and DNA

Hon/Human Evolut, Fossil & DNA

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 15139

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): ANTH 413

Only the following students: Honors Program

Attributes: Honors course, Biological Science(Discovery)

Instructors: Les Fitzpatrick

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	MW	5:10pm - 6:30pm	HS 102

Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 500 (C01) - Peoples and Cultures of the World

Peoples&Cultures/MENA

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 14745

Explores cultures and peoples from specific geographic regions of the world. Broadly considers social, gendered, economic, and political changes in ecological and historical context, focusing on precolonial, colonial, and contemporary societies and globalization. Sections: A. North America, B. Latin America, C. Middle East and North Africa, D. Sub-Saharan Africa, E. Southeast Asia. May be repeated barring duplication of subject.

Section Comments: Mid East North Africa

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to unlimited times.

Equivalent(s): ANTH 500W

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Instructors: Svetlana Peshkova

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	HS G35

Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 501 (A01) - World Archaeological Cultures

World Arch Cultr/Native N. Ame

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 14747

Explores past peoples and societies from specific geographic regions of the worlds through archaeological material culture, such as tools, art, and architectural remains. Broadly considers social, gendered, economic, and political dynamics of ancient (premodern) societies in ecological and historical context and the role of material culture in the present. Sections: A) North America; B) Mesoamerica; C) South America; D) Near East; E) Europe; F) Asia. May be repeated barring duplication of subject.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to unlimited times.

Attributes: World Cultures(Discovery)

Instructors: Ashley Schubert

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	MURK G02

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 513 (01) - Ethnographic Methods

Ethnographic Methods

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 12052

The course introduces students to social science research and differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods, and provides a hands-on experience to develop skills in interviewing, participant-observation, life-history, surveying, socio-linguistics, fieldnotes, and ethics of the research.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Inquiry (Discovery)

Instructors: Svetlana Peshkova

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	HS 102

Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 550 (01) - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology

Intro to Forensic Anth

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 35
CRN: 12892

This course provides an overview of forensic anthropology, a sub-field of biological anthropology that applies knowledge of skeletal anatomy to problems of medico-legal significance (i.e., identification of human skeletal remains and interpretation of the circumstances surrounding death). This course outlines concepts underlying the recovery and analysis of human remains, the determination of the biological profile (including age, sex, ancestry, and stature), and the interpretation of skeletal trauma and pathology.

Section Comments: Full Title - Introduction to Forensic Anthropology.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Amy Michael

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	MURK 102

Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 611 (01) - History of Anthropological Theory

History Anthropological Theory

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 11564

Provides a grounding in the history of social thought in cultural anthropology and sister disciplines from 19th century evolutionism to the present. Course reading is based on primary sources - original essays written by theorists central to the discipline. Assessment is partly based on students' ability to apply theoretical concepts to novel contexts, as well as the ability to evaluate and compare theories on the basis of logic and evidence.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Robin Sheriff

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	HS 344

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 620 (01) - Ritual and Religion of Ancient Mesoamerica

Ritual & Religion Ancient Meso

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 16628

This course examines the religious beliefs and ritual practices of ancient Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Olmec, Maya, and Aztecs. Students learn about the meaning of ritual practices (like human sacrifice and burial rites) and the myths that underlie this mysterious ritual behavior from an archaeological perspective. This class is writing intensive and involves primarily in-class discussion. Students are evaluated based on their participation, oral presentations, and a number of writing assignments.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Eleanor Harrison-Buck

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	HUDD G16

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 660 (01) - Human Osteology

Human Osteology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 14748

This course will cover the study of the human skeleton (osteology) and the ethical handling and treatment of human remains. The lecture format will be followed for the first 2/3 of the course while students will participate in hands-on skeletal analysis for the last third of the class. Students will learn about the major bones of the body, common pathologies, trauma analysis and interpretation, and age, sex, stature, and ancestry estimation.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Les Fitzpatrick

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	MW	3:40pm - 5:00pm	MURK 203

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Durham Liberal Arts :: Anthropology

ANTH 697 (01) - Special Topics

Spc Top/Cold Cases

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 13548

Occasional or experimental offerings. May be repeated for different topics. Prereq: ANTH 411 or permission. Operates on a seminar format.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to unlimited times.

Equivalent(s): ANTH 697W

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Amy Michael

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/29/2022	12/12/2022	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	MORR B02