Anthropology Fall 2016 Courses
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Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH 100, Sec. 1, #6768, 3 credits
4:30-5:45 pm, MW, Cor/Lar 302
Dr. Elizabeth Scharf
An introduction to the breadth of inquiry pursued by anthropologists, including the origins and biological evolution of humans,
the prehistoric development of world cultures, and the interplay
of biological, social, and cultural factors in present day societies.
Introduction to Forensic Sciences
ANTH 120, Sec. 1, #6764, 3 credits
9:00-9:50 am, MWF, O’Kelly 366
Dr. Igor Ovtchinnikov
For those who are curious about the many fields of the forensic
sciences but have no previous background in science and/or
forensic science. You will explore some of the actual techniques
illustrated in popular descriptions of the forensic sciences. In
addition to lectures and discussions of the fields of the forensic
sciences, students will engage in practical group and individual
activities that will promote their understanding of what science
is and how it is applied to crime solving and every day life. Students must be able to attend a one-hour laboratory section in
addition to lecture times.
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
ANTH 170, Sec. 1, #6754, 3 credits
11:00 am-12:15 pm, TR, O’Kelly 334
Dr. Frank Cuozzo
An introduction to the field of biological or physical anthropology. This course will provide a general background in human evolutionary biology.
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 171, 3 credits
Sec. 1, #6766, 11:00am-12:15pm, TR, O’Kel 101, Dr. Mihelich
Sec. 2, #6775, 9:30-10:45am, TR, Gillt 303, Dr. Mikulak
Sec. 3, #6779, 9:00-9:50am, MWF, O’Kel 1, Dr. Leach
Sec. 4, #6781, 2:00-3:15pm, TR, O’Kel 101, Dr. Mihelich
Sec. 5, #6767, Online, Instructor TBD
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Examination of diversity and similarities across contemporary
world societies. Topics: fieldwork and ethno-graphic description; theoretical approaches; communication/human language;
interrelationships between environment, technology, social
and political organization and worldview; socio-cultural
change; applied anthropology. Films and case studies illustrate
intricacies of culture and how an anthropological perspective
provides insights about our own society/culture.
Introduction to Archaeology
ANTH 172, Sec. 1, #6755, 3 credits
1:00-1:50 pm, MWF, Cor/Lar 302
Dr. Elizabeth Scharf
A look at how we investigate past cultures using the artifacts
that people have left behind. What questions do archaeologists
ask about the past? How do archaeologists find and record
archaeological sites? What field and laboratory techniques are
used to collect evidence and gather data, and how do these
methods work? How do we interpret and understand the past
using arch-aeological hypotheses, explanations, models and
theories? Case studies will be drawn from different regions,
cultures, and time periods to illustrate course concepts.
World Prehistory
ANTH 200, Sec. 1, #6789, 3 credits
12:00-12:50 pm, MWF, Bab 108
Dr. Melinda Leach
Explore the extraordinary five million year-long record of human cultural achievements, as reconstructed by scientific archaeology. We will focus on prehistoric societies, on what happened in the past, and how the major milestones in the development of world cultures came about. These milestones include the cultural evolution of our earliest hominid ancestors
from almost 5 million years ago, the two million year-long persistence of the hunting and gathering lifeway, the origins of
agriculture and farming societies, and the rise and collapse of
prehistoric civilizations.
Anthropology Fall 2016 Courses
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World Prehistory
Archaeological Origins of Plant & Animal Use
ANTH 200, Sec. 1, #6789, 3 credits
12:00-12:50 pm, MWF, Bab 108
Dr. Melinda Leach
ANTH 420, Sec. 1, #7042, 3 credits
3:00-4:15 pm, MW, Bab 108
Dr. Elizabeth Scharf
Explore the extraordinary five million year-long record of human
cultural achievements, as reconstructed by scientific archaeology.
We will focus on prehistoric societies, on what happened in the
past, and how the major milestones in the development of world
cultures came about. These milestones include the cultural evolution of our earliest hominid ancestors from almost 5 million years
ago, the two million year-long persistence of the hunting and
gathering lifeway, the origins of agriculture and farming societies,
and the rise and collapse of prehistoric civilizations.
Prerequisite: Anth 172. Archaeological information is used to examine the relationships between humans and the plant and animal resources we exploit and will focus on specific examples of
economic uses of both wild and domestic species, covering both
prehistoric and modern consequences of how we interact with
biological resources. Basic issues in floral and faunal analysis such
as recovery, quantification, analysis, and interpretation of plant
and animal remains from archaeological sites will be presented in
depth.
Human Origins
Independent Studies
ANTH 325, Sec. 1, #6792, 3 credits
9:30-10:45 am, TR, Bab 108
Dr. Frank Cuozzo
ANTH 492, Sections 1-6, 1-4 credits
Multiple Instructors- check Schedule of Classes via Campus Connection
Prerequisite: Anth 170 or instructor consent. A description of the
fossil evidence for primate and human evolution with an emphasis on the origins and evolution of the hominid and human lines.
Consent of instructor. Independent research conducted under
advisement with department faculty. Research is student originated and developed.
Medical Anthropology
Readings in Anthropology
ANTH 340, Sec. 1, #6793, 3 credits
2:00-2:50 pm, MWF, Bab 108
Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield
ANTH 494, Sections 1-6, 1-5 credits
Multiple Instructors- check Schedule of Classes via Campus Connection
An examination of the human biological and cultural responses to
health and disease as seen from an anthropological perspective.
Consent of instructor. Designed for students who want instruction
in subjects not covered adequately in usual course offerings. Special arrangements must be made with an instructor prior to registration.
Forensic Science
ANTH 345, Sec. 1, #6765, 3 credits
11:00-11:50 am, MWF, Ed 113
Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield
An exposure to the basic methods and theoretical bases and inter
-relationships of the forensic sciences. Whenever possible and
practical hands-on exercises will reinforce course topics.
Ethnographic Methods
ANTH 350, Sec. 1, #7041, 3 credits
12:30-1:45 pm, TR, Bab 108
Dr. Marcia Mikulak
Prerequisite: Anth 171 or permission. Introduction to fieldwork
methods and analytic approaches used by cultural anthropologists
in their ethnographic research; class discussion topics will include
ethical issues, framing of research problems, the writing of ethnographic accounts, and modes of presentation of research results.
Forensic Science Internship
ANTH 497, Sec. 1, #6761, 1-12 credits
Dr. Phoebe Stubblefield
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status, satisfactory completion of
Chem 122 and Biol 151, and instructor consent. Students may
enroll in this course after they have secured an intern position in a
law enforcement agency, crime laboratory or other institution
providing procedural and/or analytical processing of evidence
from criminal or civil proceedings.
Anthropology Department
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Grand Forks, ND 58202-8374
Phone 701.777.3008
Fax 701.777.4006
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