In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course. 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. Formerly ANTH 130. Not open to students with prior credit in ANTH 130. (C-ID ANTH 110) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5B)

In this laboratory course, students investigate the anatomy, genetics, behavior, variation, and evolution of humans and other primates. Students apply the scientific method and use interactive exercises in this course supplement to the Introduction to Biological Anthropology lecture course. Students will use biological anthropological methods and tools to solve problems in the areas of genetics, human variation, human osteology, primate biology and behavior, and human evolution. Formerly ANTH 131. Not open to students with credit in ANTH 131. (C-ID ANTH 115L) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B3, IGETC-5C, Cal-GETC-5C)

An introduction to the study of cultural aspects of humans. The course explores human diversity through comparative, cross-cultural study of language, social identities (including gender, race, and ethnicity), kinship, religion, social organization, political structure, subsistence practices, and economics. Theories and methods used by cultural anthropologists are presented. (C-ID ANTH 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)

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. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)

In this course, students draw on ethnographic, ethnohistorical, and archaeological studies to learn how Latin American cultures 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. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)

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. (C-ID ANTH 150) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)