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CATALOG
2015-2017 Programs
Anthropology
Anthropology
A.A.-T Degree
The Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU
system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Anthropology.
The Gavilan College Anthropology Program encompasses three
subfields: cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeology. Together, these subfields offer a broad range of perspectives on the experiences and politics of being human. The courses
offered teach students to develop a comprehensive understanding
of humans in their diversity and complexity. These courses may be
taken to satisfy the General Education requirements or to meet the
requirements for an Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer
(ADT) degree. The ADT in Anthropology degree prepares students
to transfer into the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree
in Anthropology or a related major.
REQUIRED CORE: (9 units)
ANTH 1 Introduction to Physical Anthroplogy (3 units)
ANTH 2 Introduction to Archaeology (3 units)
ANTH 3 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 units)
LIST A: (3 units)
MATH 5 Introduction to Statistics (3 units)
LIST B: (3-4 units)
BIO 7 Human Anatomy (4 units)
ANTH 32/PSYC 32 Introduction to Research Methods (3 units)
ff Distinguish variations in culture using a cultural relativist perspective.
LIST C: Select one course or any course from LIST B not
already used: (3 units)
ANTH 1L Biological Anthropology Laboratory (1 unit)
ANTH 5 Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3 units)
ANTH 6 Culture and Politics of Africa (3 units)
HIST 4A Global History Before 1500 (3 units)
HIST 4B Global History After 1500 (3 units)
HIST 12 Mexican American Cultural History (3 units)
MUS 6
Introduction to World Music (3 units)
PHIL 6
Comparative Religions (3 units)
POLS 3 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 units)
POLS 4 Introduction to International Relations (3 units)
SOC 1A Introduction to Sociology (3 units)
SOC 1B Introduction to Sociology: Social Problems (3 units)
SOC 3
Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity (3 units)
SOC 4
Sociology of Women and Men (3 units)
ff Evaluate social scientific theories, methods, and techniques
used to investigate the human past and present.
Total units for the major:18-20
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the AA-T
degree in Anthropology, students will be able to:
ff Critically examine and analyze human nature and behavior.
ff Critically examine and analyze anthropological ideas and data
from a social justice perspective.
ff Describe cultural change from historical, political economic,
symbolic, and discursive perspectives.
ff Describe biological and cultural factors responsible for human
variation.
ff Conduct ethnographic research within a local community.
ff Write research papers using ethnographic, descriptive and
analytic techniques.
ALL ADT DEGREES REQUIRE:
1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are
eligible for transfer to the California State University, including
both of the following:
A. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General
Education – Breadth Requirements.
B. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a
major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community
college district.
Total units that may be double-counted:(The total for each Area
may not exceed the limit for the specific Area): 12-16
General Education (CSU GE or IGETC) units: 39 or 37
Elective (Transferable) units: 13-19 (CSU), 15-21 (UC)
Total Degree units (maximum): 60
DOUBLE COUNTING RULE
A course may be used to satisfy both general education and
major courses. See "Double Counting Rule" on page 47.
2. Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses
required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is
an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
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