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Agustin Albarran Dean |
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MaryAnn Landry Administrative Assistant III |
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Carrie Ottalagano Administrative Assistant II |
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Anthropology - Behavioral Sciences
NOTE: All courses in the major must be completed with a "C" grade or higher. Prerequisite science courses (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) must have a minimum combined GPA of 2.5.
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T)
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T)
A total of 19-21 units are required to fulfill the major portion of this degree. This degree reflects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the statewide Academic Senate Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC). Students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor.
Transfer Requirements
The following requirements must be met to be awarded an
Associate in Arts in Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T) degree:
(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 Requirement.
(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
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
Program Requirements
Core Requirements
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Course |
Title |
Units |
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Anthropology 120 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
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Anthropology 130 |
Introduction to Biological Anthropology |
3 |
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Anthropology 140 |
Introduction to archaeology |
3 |
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Total Required |
9 |
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List A
Minimum of 3 - Units
Select 1 of the following:
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Course |
Title |
Units |
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Anthropology 215 |
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
4 |
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Psychology 215 |
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
4 |
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OR |
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Sociology 215 |
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |
4 |
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OR |
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Mathematics 160 |
Elementary Statistics |
4 |
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Total Required |
4 |
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List B
Minimum of 3 - 5 Units
Select ONE (1) to TWO (2) (3 - 5 units) or any List A course not already used:
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Course |
Title |
Units |
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Biology 140 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
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Geography 104 |
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
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Geology 110 |
Planet Earth |
3 |
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AND |
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Geology 111 |
Planet Earth Laboratory |
1 |
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Psychology 205 |
Research Methods for Psychology |
4 |
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Science110 |
Introduction to Scientific Thought |
3 |
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Total Required |
3 - 5 |
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List C
Minimum of 3 - Units
Select ONE (1) of the following or any course from List B not already used or:
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Course |
Title |
Units |
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Sociology 114 |
Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, & Religion |
3 |
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Anthropology 127 |
Cultures of Latin America |
3 |
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Anthropology 131 |
Biological Anthropology Laboratory |
1 |
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Ethnic Studies 114 |
Introduction to Race & Ethnicity |
3 |
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OR |
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Ethnic Studies 114 |
Introduction to Race & Ethnicity |
3 |
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Ethnic Studies 115 |
Cross Cultural Awareness |
3 |
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Ethnic Studies 134 |
Introduction to American Indian Art |
3 |
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Ethnic Studies 137 |
American Indian Culture & Heritage |
3 |
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Ethnic Studies 138 |
The History & Culture of California Indians |
3 |
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Ethnic Studies 144 |
Communication Studies: Race & Ethnicity |
3 |
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OR |
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Communication 144 |
Communication Studies: Race & Ethnicity |
3 |
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Geography 130 |
Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape |
3 |
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Religion120 |
World Religions |
3 |
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Sociology 140 |
Sex & Gender Across Cultures |
3 |
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Total Required |
3 |
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Total Requirements
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Units for the major |
19 - 21 |
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Units for CSU GE or IGETC |
37 - 39 |
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Total Units required for the degree |
60 |
† This course meets all Title 5 standards for Associate Degree Credit.
ANTH - 120 †
Cultural Anthropology
3 Units
An introduction to the study of cultural aspects of humans. The course explores human diversity through comparative, cross-cultural study of subsistence practices, economics, language, social organization, political structure, religion, and social identity including gender, class and ethnicity. Theories and methods used by anthropologists to study culture are presented.
Requisites:
None
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)
ANTH - 122 †
Anthropology, Magic, Witchcraft & Religion
3 Units
This course examines magic and religion from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis
is placed on understanding supernatural beliefs, practices, and rituals in their social
contexts including societies in Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia, and elsewhere.
Anthropological theories of magic and religion are explored.
Requisites:
None
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)
ANTH - 127 †
Cultures of Latin America
3 Units
This course focuses on the ethnographic study of Latin American cultures. Students learn how various Latin American nation-states emerged and changed from the pre-Colombian period to today. Specific topics may include colonialism, revolution, social movements, race, ethnicity, indigenous peoples, inequality, gender, health, religion, globalization, and popular culture. Throughout, we consider similarities and differences among the cultures of Latin America.
Requisites:
None
Transfers to:
CSU / UC
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-D, CSU-D, IGETC-4)
ANTH - 130 †
Intro to Biological Anthropolog
3 Units
An introduction to biological anthropology, the study of human biology and behavior from an evolutionary perspective. Topics covered include evolutionary theory, principles of genetics, biology and behavior of nonhuman primates, the fossil evidence for human and primate evolution, and modern human biological and cultural diversity.
Requisites:
None
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-B1, CSU-B2, IGETC-5B)
ANTH - 131 †
Physical Anthropology Lab
1 Units
A laboratory experience designed to reinforce and expand ideas introduced in Anthropology
130. Students will use physical anthropological methods and tools to solve problems
in the areas of genetics, human variation, human osteology, primate biology and behavior,
and human evolution.
Corequisite:
"C" grade or higher or "Pass" or concurrent enrollment in ANTH 130 or equivalent.
Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-B1, CSU-B3, IGETC-5C)
ANTH - 140 †
Intro to Archaeology
3 Units
An introduction to the field of archaeology , the study of past human societies through their material remains. The course will provide an introduction to field methods, categories of data and theoretical approaches in archaeology . Major developments in world prehistory will be examined using archaeological evidence. The relevance of archaeological research to contemporary society will also be addressed.
Requisites:
None
Transfers to:
Transfers to both UC/CSU
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-B1, CSU-D, IGETC-4)
ANTH - 199
Special Studies/Projects
Anthropology
1 - 3 Units
This course examines magic and religion from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is placed on understanding supernatural beliefs, practices, and rituals in their social contexts including societies in Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia, and elsewhere. Anthropological theories of magic and religion are explored.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
ANTH - 215 †
Statistics Behavioral Sciences
4 Units
Methods and experience in defining and solving quantitative problems in the behavioral sciences. Emphasis is on the design of experiments and the application of a variety of parametric and nonparametric techniques to the analysis of data.
Requisites:
Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in MATH 103 or 110 or equivalent.
Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Transfers to:
CSU/UC
Degree / Transfer areas:
(AA/AS-A3, CSU-B4, IGETC-2A)
ANTH - 299
Selected Topics-Anthropology
1 - 3 Units
Future course description coming.
Requisites:
None
