Current Undergraduate Courses

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

In this course students examine the nature of cultural variation of populations in the present and recent past. Its subjects include social, political, economic, and ideological aspects of human cultures.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Summer 1 & Fall 2026

This lecture and accompanying laboratory course examine fundamental aspects of the biological nature of humans. Course content is divided into topics devoted to explaining the scientific method, evolutionary theory, genetics, speciation, variation and adaptation, nonhuman primates, and human evolution.

Field | Archaeology
Term | Summer 2 & Fall 2026

This lecture and accompanying laboratory course examine the basic principles of archaeology. It includes a study of the kinds of sites; classification of stone artifacts; methods of archaeological survey and excavation; methods of dating by geological, faunal, and radiometric means; and the theoretical approach to archaeology.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course offers tutelage in professional scholarly writing, word processing software, library research, scientific and ethnographic writing styles, and effective use of anthropological literature. Because it provides core skills presupposed by advanced anthropology courses, students should enroll in it alongside their first writing-intensive anthropology electives.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course surveys the breadth of careers open to people holding anthropology degrees. Issues discussed include professional ethics, specialized skill sets, the transferable skills of liberal arts degrees, broad trends in the labor market, and steps toward pursuing relevant careers.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Summer 1 & Fall 2026

This course provides an introduction to the study of linguistic anthropology. We will focus on the origin of language and its evolution and diversity, the interactions between language, culture and society, and modes of communication. This course will enhance a student’s awareness of the complex interrelationships between language and other aspects of culture. 

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

In this course students learn the methods applied cultural anthropologists use to address social problems such as poverty, sustainable development, conflict, climate change, community health, workplace and product design, education, and cultural heritage, as well as the value “thinking anthropologically” has for a wide range of careers.

Field | Archaeology
Term | Fall 2026

An examination of magic and religion in cultures of the world with an emphasis on recent works dealing with mysticism and the occult.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course presents a survey of the prehistoric human record throughout the world. It focuses upon the achievements of early and modern humans, world colonization events, and the development of complex societies.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course discusses the impact of evolutionary discourse within the context of its history. Students will develop a thorough understanding of evolution and its importance to anthropology, as well as to other scientific disciplines.

Prerequisites: ANTH 2301 with a grade of "D" or better.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course surveys archaeology that is publicly funded and highlights Cultural Resource Management (CRM), the practice of conserving and investigating archaeological remains as mandated by federal and state laws. The course covers the history of CRM and its legal and regulatory framework, organization, methods, funding, employment prospects, and ethical and practical dilemmas, as well as the role of archaeologists in policy development, public outreach, and community engagement.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course focuses on how illness identities are culturally constructed, how adaptations or maladaptations to local environments affect health, how political and economic forces influence health and health behaviors, and how the practice of medical anthropology can contribute to solving urgent health issues around the world.

Field | Archaeology
Term | Fall 2026

This course provides technical training in and an understanding of the principles and methods of curating and managing archaeological collections. Students review the history of archaeological curation in the United States as well as relevant laws and regulations. Additional topics covered include types of repositories and storage facilities, costs of curation, policies, collection rehabilitation, archival processing, basic preventative conservation strategies, and using archaeological collections to educate the public.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

The biological development of the cranio-facial structures will be presented with emphasis on hard tissue anatomy and diseases. Dental traits will be discussed in relation to human evolutionary concepts. Forensic methods that support identification of human remains are emphasized. This course is appropriate for anthropology students and pre-professional dentistry.

Prerequisite: ANTH 2301 or [BIO 1130 and BIO 1330] any with a grade of "D" or better or instructor approval.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course will provide students the opportunity to conduct hands-on anthropological research on a variety of topics in local communities.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course will provide students the opportunity to conduct hands-on anthropological research on a variety of topics in local communities.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

In this course, students will learn about the behavior, ecology and conservation of nonhuman primates (lemurs, lorises, monkeys, and apes).

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course is laboratory based and students will learn human skeletal processing techniques used in forensic anthropological casework and gain an introduction to human skeletal anatomy and variation. 

Prerequisite: ANTH 3381 with a grade of a "D" or better.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course critically examines contemporary practices of innovation shaped by neoliberalism and late capitalism to explore their social impacts and reimagine possibilities for innovation. Using anthropology’s wide lens on human culture and experience, the course will challenge assumptions about how innovation is done, by whom, and with what approaches. It will apply ethnographic thinking and other applied research methods to business, organizational, and policy contexts to drive meaningful social impact.

Field | General Curriculum
Term | Fall 2026

This course will teach students basic statistical concepts through an anthropological lens. Students will learn to engage with data and statistics in everyday topics related to anthropology, the foundations of statistical analysis, and how to use the statistical programming language and software to explore and communicate data to the public.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Summer 2 & Fall 2026

This course in an introduction to forensic anthropology, a specialized branch of biological anthropology that applies scientific analysis to human remains in legal and investigative contexts. Students will explore the field's historical development, fundamental principles, and diverse methodologies.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

The foundation of biological anthropology is the study of the human skeleton. This is a lab-intensive course in which students will learn how to identify skeletal elements, both whole and fragmentary.

Field | Archaeology
Term | Fall 2026

Precisely when the first people arrived in the Americas, where they came from, and how they got here are the subjects of longstanding debate. This class will draw upon archaeological, biological, linguistic, and environmental evidence to reconstruct the earliest human prehistory of the New World.

Field | Cultural Anthropology
Term | Summer 2, 2026

This course seeks to introduce students to the fundamentals of linguistic anthropology, and the use of linguistics in anthropological fieldwork through lecture, discussion, and "hands on" class exercises.

Field | General Curriculum
Term | Fall 2026

This course provides instruction on qualitative research methods through lectures and hands-on activities, including designing qualitative research projects, collecting and analyzing qualitative data, and presenting qualitative results.

Field | Biological Anthropology
Term | Fall 2026

This course is for students who wish to advance their osteological skills. Students will learn how to identify isolated and fragmentary skeletal remains to estimate age, sex, ancestry, stature, and health of an individual in past and present contexts. 

Prerequisite: ANTH 3381 with a grade of "D" or better.