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ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology
ANTH 111 Archaeological Field Survey Procedures
ANTH 112 Cultural Resource Management and the Law
ANTH 113 Archaeological Laboratory Techniques
ANTH& 204 Archaeology
ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology
ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology
ANTH& 207 Linguistic Anthropology
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians
ANTH& 227 Pacific Island Cultures
ANTH 230 Northwest Coast Indian Art
ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology
ANTH& 237 Human Osteology
ANTH& 245 Primatology
ANTH 246 Ethnographic Fieldwork
ANTH 250 Old World Archaeology
ANTH 260 New World Archaeology
ANTH 275 Diverse Sexualities and culture
ANTH 280 Field Archeology

ANTH& 100 Survey of Anthropology 5 Credits
Surveys comprehensively anthropology's five sub-fields: physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and applied anthropology. Takes an evolutionary perspective in order to provide a scientifically valid perspective on human history, human nature, and human social practices from the remote past to the present. This course was formerly known as ANTH 101, Introduction to Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH 111 Archaeological Field Survey Procedures 5 Credits
A survey of basic field procedures used to locate, test, preliminarily evaluate, record, report and protect archaeological sites. Emphasizes the basics of field survey, mapping, testing and recording heritage.
These archaeologically based techniques are used around the world, but we will consider how they can be applied in the Pacific Northwest to record and protect sites. Prerequisite: None - Suggest ANTH& 100 or ANTH 101, ANTH& 204 or ANTH 104.
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ANTH 112 Cultural Resource Management and the Law 5 Credits
A survey of federal historic preservation legislation, federal CRM legislation and regulations (especially Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)), the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Native American concerns and traditional cultural properties, and cultural resources and the world wide web, and State CRM legislation and regulations. The overall goal is to train students in the laws pertaining to cultural and archaeological resources throughout the country and regionally. Prerequisite: None, Suggest ANTH& 100 or ANTH 101, ANTH& 204 or ANTH 104, ANTH 111.
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ANTH 113 Arhaeological Laboratory Techniques 1- 5 Credits
Laboratory analysis of excavated material from the Qwu?gwes Archaeological site and/or other sites as indicated in the schedule. Preparation and presentation of research papers in class and at professional conferences. Familiarity with archaeological collections, their processing and curation. Includes appropriate theory and methods. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission is required. Suggested classes include ANTH& 100 or ANTH 101, ANTH& 204 or ANTH 104, ANTH 280.
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ANTH& 204 Archaeology 5 Credits
Explores the field practices and theoretical methods of archaeology, as well as the patterns of the archaeological record in our region and the world. Considers the cultural evolution of the last remaining highly sophisticated hunters/fisher/gatherer societies: the Northwest Coast Indian Cultures. Examines the record from the earliest hunter/gatherers through formative civilizations from a world perspective. This course was formerly known as ANTH 104, Introduction to Archaeology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 205 Biological Anthropology 5 Credits
Explores bio-cultural processes of human evolution, including the principles of inheritance, biological basis of human diversity, our mammalian/primate evolution, and our hominid roots and the outcome: our kind! Anthropological aspects of the biological and cultural nature of our species will be considered in an attempt to better understand why we are what we are and what we might become. This course was formerly known as ANTH 102, Introduction to Physical Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology 5 Credits
Explores the nature, growth and history of human cultures. Surveys the range of cultural phenomena including material culture, making a living, domestic life, kinship, economic exchange, social/political organization, social control, personality, art, religion, and applying anthropology in a contemporary world with special emphasis on non-western societies and the comparisons among traditions. This course was formerly known as ANTH 103, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 207 Linguistic Anthropology 5 Credits
Focuses upon language as a distinctively human means of communication and social interaction. Explores the evolution and history of languages and dialects; applied linguistics; sociolinguistic; language and identity, and expressive forms cross-culturally. Examines the structure of language, including phonetics (sounds), morphology (word construction), syntax (word order), semantics (meaning), and pragmatics (actual usage). Introduces the ethnography of communication as a research methodology. This course was formerly known as ANTH 105, Introduction to
Linguistic Anthropology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 210 Indians of North America 5 Credits
Provides a general view of the variations in the life ways of the Native Americans up to the late 1800's when the last of the Native American nations lost their independence. Places native populations in a broad comparative context, investigating the variation between the societies of the major culture areas of North America and their interaction
with the European and American societies with whom they came in contact. This course was formerly titled Native American Cultures and Culture Context. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians 5 Credits
Origins, development and a variation of Pacific Northwest cultures from the earliest migrations to contemporary times. Survey traditional native ways of life along coastal Washington, British Columbia, and Southeastern Alaska and their effects on current Northwest life styles. Explore the historical roots of contemporary regional issues concerning
treaties and Indian rights. A previous anthropology class suggested. This course was formerly known as ANTH 220, Pacific Northwest Coast Peoples Past/Present. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 227 Native Pacific Island Cultures 5 Credits
The course investigates the cultures and peoples of the Pacific, with an emphasis on Polynesia. The origins of Pacific islanders, prehistoric voyaging and trade, monumental architecture, the "mysteries" of Easter Island, and cultural changes caused by European contact are examined. This course was formerly known as ANTH 240, Native Pacific Island Cultures. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or instructor's permission.
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ANTH 230 Northwest Coast Indian Art 5 Credits
A survey of Northwest Coast Indian art history from the Columbia River to Southeast Alaska. An analysis of form, design elements and symbolism. Emphasis on demonstrating the advanced nature of Northwest Coast Indian art within a rich cultural heritage. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrently, or instructor's permission.
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ANTH& 236 Forensic Anthropology 5 Credits
The history, theory and application of anthropological techniques in the identification of human skeletal remains in a forensic context. This course was formerly known as ANTH 202. Prerequisite: ANTH& 237 or ANTH 201 or FORS 201 recommended.
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ANTH& 237 Human Osteology 5 Credits
Presents an overview of the human skeletal system and techniques in the identification of human skeletal remains. This course was formerly known as ANTH 201. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH& 245 Primatology 5 Credits
A comprehensive survey on non-human primate behavior. The relationship between the environment and behavioral adaptions will be explored. The conservation status of primates will also be reviewed. This course was formerly known as ANTH 205, Introduction to Primatology. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH 246 Ethnographic Fieldwork 5 Credits
Focuses on observation, description, analysis, and interpretation of human sociocultural forms: understanding and utilization of field research methods; exploration and employment of ethical standards in anthropology; and the gathering of ethnographic data using standard explores the theories and methodologies of anthropological fieldwork; scientific research procedures appropriate to cultural and linguistic anthropology, culminating in an ethnographic report on a specific sociocultural group. Prerequisite: ANTH& 206 or ANTH 103 and ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 recommended.
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ANTH 250 Old World Archaeology  5 Credits
An examination of the archaeological record of Europe, Asia, and Africa, from the commencement of the archaeological record more than 3 million years before the present until approximately 500 years before the
present. The temporal and regional changes and cultural interactions will be the major focus. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH 260 New World Archaeology  5 Credits
An examination of the archaeological record of the Americas from the arrival of the first people to the impact of European colonization on the indigenous cultures of the New World. The temporal and regional changes of the cultures over this vast area will be the major focus. Prerequisite: None.
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ANTH 275 Diverse Sexualities and Culture 5 Credits
This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to studying diverse sexualities, specifically homosexuality and transgenderism. The course content will examine the anthropological, sociological and psychological approaches to diverse sexualities, particularly concerning their historical, causational, cross-cultural and institutional aspects. Additional topics include empirical data, the arts, social movements, religion and linguistics. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 or WRIT 101 recommended.
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ANTH 280 Field Archeology 12 Credits
Involves excavation of a historic and/or prehistoric archaeological site, with emphasis on basic excavation skills and record keeping, field mapping, laboratory analysis and photography. Prerequisite: Previous Anthropology class recommended.
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