UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2009-2010 CATALOGUE
B. A. Anthropology (ANT)
College: Arts & Sciences
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and
(3) sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
(1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours)
See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - ANT (Minimum 37 hours)
Check when complete:
_____ +ANT 206
_____ *+ANT 207
_____ +ANT 210
_____ ANT 450
_____ Physical:
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_____ Archaeology:
_____
_____ Cultural:
_____
_____ Linguistics:
or
_____ ANT _____
Cultural Anthropology (3)
Archaeology (3) ANTL 207. Lab (1)
Physical Anthropology (3) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement )
History of Anthropological Theory (3) Prerequisite: ANT 206 or consent of instructor
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
Choose two of the following: ANT 320, 322, 324, *326 (Meets Computer Competency
Requirement), 426, 430
Choose two of the following: ANT 307, 308, 310, 311, 315, 411, 412, 435, 440, 455
Choose two of the following: ANT 301, 303, 304, 305, 309, 317, *387, 445
Choose one of the following or an additional course from one of the three previous subfields:
ANT 208, ENG 320, ENG 322 (no more than one course from the linguistics group)
ANT elective course (not from the linguistics group)
A “C” (2.00) grade point average or better is required among all courses used to satisfy the ANT major, and a grade of “C” or better is required in
each required ANT course counted toward the major. A “C” (2.00) grade point average is required among anthropology courses used to satisfy the
below requirements.
Students contemplating a professional career in anthropology are urged to study a foreign language and acquire basic skills in computer science and
statistics. Anthropology advisors may recommend additional courses in the sciences, humanities, or mathematics commensurate with individual
career paths.
Requirements for Teacher Licensure in Social Studies: In addition to completing requirements for the major, anthropology majors seeking licensure
in social studies must complete the Teacher Education Program requirements and a minimum of 21 collateral hours including HST 101, 102, 104,
201, 202, and PLS 101, and at least one course in each of the following areas: economics and geography.
For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson
School of Education section of the 2009-2010 undergraduate catalogue. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of
Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their
advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.
Requirements for a Minor in Anthropology: 21 hours. ANT 206, 207, 210, and 12 additional hours at least 6 of which are at the 300-400 level. ANTL
207 may be taken as an elective but is not required. In selecting the courses to fulfill the minor requirements, students are strongly encouraged to
consult with the anthropology faculty.
* These courses require a lab
+ May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements
(3) ELECTIVES
_____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours
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Requirements to declare ANT: Completion of 24 hours.
For further information see the ANT WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/ant and
http://www.uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate/catalogue/91010COU%20DESC.pdf#page=2
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ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES
ANT 105.
ANT 205.
ANT 206.
ANT 207.
ANT 208.
ANT 210.
ANT 211.
ANT 215.
ANT 250.
ANT 301.
ANT 303.
ANT 304.
ANT 305.
ANT 307.
ANT 308.
ANT 309.
ANT 310.
ANT 311.
ANT 312.
ANT 315.
ANT 317.
ANT 320.
ANT 322.
ANT 324.
ANT 326.
ANT 387.
ANT 411.
ANT 412.
ANT 426.
ANT 430.
ANT 435.
ANT 440.
ANT 445.
ANT 450.
ANT 455.
ANT 491.
ANT 495.
ANT 498.
ANT 499.
Introduction to Anthropology (3)
(SOC 205) Human Societies (3)
Cultural Anthropology (3)
Archaeology (3) ANTL 207. Lab (l)
Language and Culture (3)
Physical Anthropology (3)
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology (3)
Anthropology of Native Americans (3)
World Cultures Through Film (3)
Shamanism, Witchcraft, and Cults (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 206 or sophomore standing
Anthropology of Gender (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or ANT 206, or SOC 105 or consent of instructor
South Americans Indians (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 206, or consent of instructor
North Americans Indians (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
New World Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 207, or consent of instructor
Old World Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 207 or consent of instructor
Environmental Anthropology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 206 or 207, or consent of instructor
The Ancient Maya (3)
Field Methods in Archeology (3-6) Prerequisite: ANT 207
Collapse. The Fall of Complex Civilizations (3)
Ancient Mesoamerica (3)
Latin American Anthropology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 105 or 206, or consent of instructor
Human Origins (3) Prerequisite: ANT 210 or consent of instructor
Primate Biology and Behavior (3) Prerequisite: ANT 210 or consent of instructor
Human Biological Variation (3) Prerequisite: ANT 210 or consent of instructor
Human Osteology (3) ANTL 326. Lab (l) Prerequisite: ANT 210 or consent of instructor.
(ART 387) Museum Studies (3) ANTL 387. (ARTL 387) Practicum (l) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
(HST 507) Advanced Field Training in Archaeology (3-6) Prerequisite: HST 201 or 441; ANT 311, and consent of
instructor
(HST 508) Historical Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: HST 201 or 441, or ANT 105 or 207, or consent of instructor and
graduate status
Forensic Osteology Method and Theory (3) Prerequisites ANT 326 and ANTL 326 w/ a grade of “C” (2.00) or better
in both courses
(BIO 430) Evolutionary Biology (3) Prerequisite: BIO 335 (Genetics)
Archaeology and the Media (3) Prerequisite: ANT 207 or consent of instructor
Seminar in Southeastern Archaeology (3) Prerequisite: ANT 207 and any 300-level ANT course
Ethnographic Research Methods (3) Prerequisite: ANT 206 or consent of instructor
History of Anthropological Theory (3) Prerequisite: ANT 206; six hours of ANT courses above the introductory level
or consent of instructor
Reading Material Culture (3) Prerequisite: ANT 207 or 412
Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisite: Overall GPA of 2.0; junior or senior standing and consent of instructor,
department chair and dean.
Topical Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Internship in Anthropology (1-6) Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor
Honors Work in Anthropology (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing
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