NAU Department of Anthropology

NAU Department of Anthropology

Undergraduate Anthropology Courses

Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.

ANT 101 HUMANKIND EMERGING (3)

Introduces human evolution, primates, fossil hominids, race, population genetics, and the development of culture. Letter grade only. SAS

ANT 101H HUMANKIND EMERGING - HONORS (3)

Introduces human evolution, primates, fossil hominids, race, population genetics, and the development of culture. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SAS

ANT 102 EXPLORING CULTURES (3)

Introduces diverse cultures, focusing on technology, social organization, and ideology of hunter-gatherer, horticultural, agricultural, pastoral, industrial, and post-industrial societies around the world, with primary emphasis on non-western societies. Letter grade only. CUG

ANT 103 CULTURE IN COMMUNICATION (3)

Offers a comparative global perspective on communicative forms, especially languages, as systems of social signs. Primary emphasis on case studies are from non-western societies. Letter grade only. CUG

ANT 104 LOST TRIBES AND BURIED CITIES (3)

An archaeological window on the rise and fall of the most spectacular cultures of the ancient past. Explores the ancient foundations of culture diversity among a variety of prehistoric civilizations including the Aztec, Maya, Shang China, Stonehenge, Iraq, and Iran. Letter grade only. SPWG

ANT 104H LOST TRIBES AND BURIED CITIES - HONORS (3)

An archaeological window on the rise and fall of the most spectacular cultures of the ancient past. Explores the ancient foundations of cultural diversity among a variety of prehistoric civilizations including the Aztec, Maya, Shang China, Stonehenge, Iraq, and Iran. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SPWG

ANT 105 ANTHROPOLOGY TODAY: GLOBAL ISSUES (3)

An introduction to the field of anthropology and the application of anthropological approaches to the understanding of contemporary global issues, with particular emphasis on non-western societies and their cultures, histories, and differences. The course focuses on a different issue each semester. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. SPW

ANT 105H ANTHROPOLOGY TODAY: GLOBAL ISSUES - HONORS (3)

An introduction to the field of anthropology and the application of anthropological approaches to the understanding of contemporary global issues, with particular emphasis on non-western societies and their cultures, histories, and differences. The course focuses on a different issue each semester. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SPW

ANT 106 THE ART OF ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY (3)

Hands-on course examining the constraints ancient technologies placed on prehistoric artisans. Explores the interface between arts, culture, and nature as artists respond to technological developments. Letter grade only.

ANT 198 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

Foundations of Intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 199H MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE-HONORS (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group

ANT 205 NATIVE PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA(3)

Ethnographic survey of Indian societies in the United States and Canada, their cultural and linguistic development, and their current status. Letter grade only. CUE

ANT 206 ANCIENT NORTH AMERICANS: THE PREHISTORIC LEGACY (3)

From the earliest Ice Age hunters through European contact, the course traces the development of a mosaic of indigenous cultures and explores their contributions to American democracy. Letter grade only. ETNC

ANT 209 FOLKLORE OF THE WORLD: ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES (3)

A cross-cultural, global survey of contemporary folklore of the world. Case Studies emphasize non-western societies, including Southeast Asia, Australian Aborigines, Maya, and Celtic subcultures of Europe. Letter grade only. CUG

ANT 211 THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (3)

In this introductory level anthropology course, students will conduct observations and analyses of everyday life and "college culture," uncovering the worldviews that define our sense of self, values and relationships. Letter grade only. CU

ANT 250 PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY (3)

Method, theory, goals, and history of archaeology as a subdiscipline of anthropology. Letter grade only. SAS

ANT 250H PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY - HONORS (3)

Method, theory, goals, and history of archaeology as a subdiscipline of anthropology. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SAS

ANT 253 AZTEC AND MAYA: ARCHAEOLOGY OF ANCIENT MEXICO(3)

Archaeological exploration of the development of complex societies in Mesoamerica, with emphasis on subsistence and technological factors that shaped socio-political development and collapse. Letter grade only. SPWG

ANT 270 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY I: HUMAN ORIGINS (4)

Comparative primate anatomy and behavior, primate and human paleontology, human evolution. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. LAB

ANT 271 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY II: HUMAN VARIATION (4)

Evolutionary trends in modern humans, biology of contemporary population, population genetics. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. LAB

ANT 298 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 299 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 299H MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE - HONORS (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group

ANT 301 PEOPLES OF THE WORLD (3)

Ethnographic survey of selected native peoples and cultures of the world. SPWG

ANT 301H PEOPLES OF THE WORLD-HONORS (3)

Ethnographic survey of selected native peoples and cultures of the world. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SPWG

ANT 302 WORLD AREA STUDIES (3)

Anthropology of selected areas, including contemporary societies in Asia, Africa, Oceania, and other regions of the world. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 302H WORLD AREA STUDIES - HONORS (3)

Anthropology of selected areas, including contemporary societies in Asia, Africa, Oceania, and other regions of the world. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group

ANT 303 PEOPLES OF LATIN AMERICA(3)

Indian and folk societies of Latin America. Topic-oriented course focuses on technology, social organization, and ideology of contemporary peoples using selected case studies. SPWG

ANT 306 PEOPLES OF THE SOUTHWEST (3)

Introduces the greater Southwest as a major world culture area, including recent and contemporary peoples, the nature of multi-ethnic society, current directions of change, and pockets of persistence. SPWE

ANT 307 CENTRAL AMERICA(3)

Ethnographic survey of peoples and cultures of Central America. SPWG

ANT 309W CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)

Surveys the major theoretical, methodological, and empirical foundations of cultural anthropology. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Anthropology Major (BA) or Anthropology-Extended Major (BA) or Anthropology-International Cultural Immersion-Extended Major (BA) or Anthropology (BAILS) and Senior Status or higher JWRT

ANT 329 LANGUAGE IN SOCIETY (3)

Surveys the role of language in society and culture as well as methods of analyzing speech events as sociocultural phenomena. Required for major. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Anthropology Major (BA) or Anthropology-Extended Major (BA) or Anthropology-International Cultural Immersion-Extended Major (BA) or Anthropology (BAILS) and Senior Status or higher

ANT 330 STUDY ABROAD ORIENTATION (1)

Examines anthropological concepts, field methods, indigenous issues, and culture change processes underway in host countries to enhance experience of traveling, living, and studying abroad. Pass-fail only. CU

ANT 331 STUDY ABROAD CULTURAL IMMERSION (1)

This web-based course is designed for students participating in the International Cultural Immersion Program or International Study Abroad Program to provide them with a cross-cultural anthropological study abroad experience. Prerequisite: ANT 310 or ANT 330 or International Exchange Student Group CU

ANT 332 STUDY ABROAD RE-ENTRY (1)

This web-enhanced course is designed to assist students participating in the International Cultural Immersion Program or International Study abroad Program for re-entry to the U.S. following a study abroad experience. Prerequisite: ((ANT 310 or ANT 330) and ANT 331) or International Exchange Student Group CU

ANT 340 MUSIC IN CULTURE (3)

This is a course in ethnomusicology--the anthropology of music, focusing on what music means to different peoples worldwide. Students will compare musical forms, approaches, and uses cross-culturally. Letter grade only.

ANT 350 ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: THE ROOTS OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY (3)

Comparative study of the origins and growth of civilizations in ancient Egypt, Iraq, India, Pakistan, China, Mexico, and Peru. Case studies are drawn from the Sumerians, Egyptians, Harappans, Shang, Inca, Maya, and Aztec. SPWG

ANT 351 SOUTHWESTERN ARCHAEOLOGY (3)

Origins, characteristics, and relationships of the prehistoric cultures of the American Southwest. SPWE

ANT 355 ARCHAEOLOGY OF ROCK ART (3)

Explore aesthetics, science, interpretation, ethics, management, and conservation of rock engravings and paintings worldwide. We contrast western and non-western modes of interpretation, understandings of landscape, and ethics of site management, focusing on indigenous perspectives in the Americas, Australia, and Africa. 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab, including field trips. Prerequisites: junior, senior, or graduate status; at least one upper-division or graduate course in anthropology, art history, AIS, or recreation management; and successful completion of liberal studies writing requirements. AHIG

ANT 355H ARCHAEOLOGY OF ROCK ART - HONORS (3)

Explore aesthetics, science, interpretation, ethics, management, and conservation of rock engravings and paintings worldwide. 3 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab, including field trips. Prerequisites: junior, senior, or graduate status; at least one upper-division or graduate course in anthropology, art history, Native American studies, or recreation management; and successful completion of liberal studies writing requirements. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group AHIG

ANT 359W PROSEMINAR IN ARCHAEOLOGY (3)

Method and theory in archaeology; lab experience with major materials classes. Required for major. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Anthropology (BA) or Anthropology-Extended (BA) or Anthropology-International Cultural Immersion-Extended (BA) or Anthropology (BAILS) and Junior Status or higher and (STA 270 or (BA 201 or ECO 201) or PSY 230) JWRT

ANT 365 CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)

This course covers the basic philosophies and legal frameworks of cutural resource management; the knowledge, technical expertise and managerial skills necessary to obtain, administer and fulfill legal requirements of cultural resource management projects. Prerequisite: ANT 359W

ANT 370 HUMAN ECOLOGY (3)

General survey of ecological relationships and the cultural environment as these affect human behavior, demographic characteristics, and variations in human types, past and present, including discussion of current issues and future prospects of human population development, and practical applications of current knowledge. SPW

ANT 379 BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)

In-depth survey of topics and methods in physical anthropology: paleoanthropology, primate ecology, method and theory. Required for major. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Anthropology (BA) or Anthropology-Extended (BA) or Anthropology-International Cultural Immersion-Extended (BA) or Anthropology (BAILS) and Junior Status or higher and (STA 270 or (BA 201 or ECO 201) or PSY 230)

ANT 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)

Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your filed of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.

ANT 390 CULTURAL SIMULATION (3-4)

An introduction to the simulations in anthropology used to explore human cultures and cultural dynamics. Variable credit: 3 hrs. lecture (4 if lab is included). May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Letter grade only. SPW

ANT 390H CULTURAL SIMULATION (3-4)

An introduction to the simulations in anthropology used to explore human cultures and cultural dynamics. Variable credit: 3 hrs. lecture (4 if lab is included). May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group SPW

ANT 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 399H MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE-HONORS (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group

ANT 404 WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY CULTURES (3)

Cross-cultural, global approach to the study of the roles of women in various cultures. Case studies emphasize non-western societies including Polynesia, Africa, and Latin America. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or ANT 301 or ANT 309W or WST 200 or WST 291 or International Exchange Student Group GLB

ANT 406 THE CONTEMPORARY UNITED STATES INDIANS (3)

Inquiry into the adaptation of Indian societies to U.S. culture. ETNC

ANT 407C APPLYING ANTHROPOLOGY (3)

Introduction to theory and practice with an emphasis on conceptual models, areas of specialization, methodology, and ethics of involvement. Required for major. Prerequisite: Admission to Anthropology Major (BA) or Anthropology-Extended Major (BA) or Anthropology-International Cultural Immersion-Extended Major (BA) or Anthropology (BAILS) and Senior Status or higher CAP

ANT 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)

Supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. Department consent required.

ANT 409 SYMBOL, MYTH AND RITUAL: ANTHROPOLOGICAL APPROACHES (3)

Anthropological theories of religion, cross-cultural comparisons of belief systems, myths, rituals, magic, witchcraft, ritual healing in both western and non-western cultures. Prerequisite: ANT 102 and ANT 301 GLB

ANT 414 ANTHROPOLOGICAL LIFE HISTORIES (3)

Skills in collecting life histories and diverse approaches to analysis, based on one hundred years of anthropological research using this method. Prerequisite: (ANT 102 or ANT 201) and Junior Status or higher

ANT 438 SOCIAL LIFE IN SOUTH ASIA(3)

Explores social structure, family life, discourse and cultural construction of personhood in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Coconvenes with ANT 628. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group GLB

ANT 438H SOCIAL LIFE IN SOUTH ASIA - HONORS (3)

Explores social structure, family life, discourse and cultural construction of personhood in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Coconvenes with ANT 628. Prerequisite: Honors Student Group GLB

ANT 439 AMERICAN CULTURE (3)

Surveys American culture, ideology, and paradigms from an anthropological perspective. Prerequisite: 3 hours of ANT - Anthropology coursework or International Exchange Student Group

ANT 459 INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES IN CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)

Introduces Native American perspectives on cultural resource management. Addresses three main questions: Who owns the past? Who manages the past? Who tells the stories? Coconvened with ANT 559. Prerequisite: Junior Status or higher or International Exchange Student Group ETNC

ANT 460 APPLIED INDIGENOUS CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3)

This course explores the developments in the working relationships of Indigenous peoples and archaeologists in cultural resource management. Tribal CRM strategies and case studies across Indian country will be reviewed. Prerequisite: ANT 365 and ANT 459 ETNC

ANT 470 ANTHROPOLOGY OF HEALTH AND HEALING (3)

A cross-cultural approach to understanding the causes and cures for disease and poor health, different cultural views of illness and curing, and global health issues, with an emphasis on non-western health and healing systems. Prerequisite: ANT 102 or ANT 201 or International Exchange Student Group GLB

ANT 480 MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)

ANT 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Letter grade or pass-fail. No repeat limit. Department consent required.

ANT 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)

Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only. No repeat limit. Department consent required.

ANT 498 SENIOR SEMINAR (1-3)

Integrates theory and practice, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

ANT 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area of a particular major field of study. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.