Anthropology Aerospace Studies • General Information ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES-ANTHRO SS101. Introduction to Anthropology (5) Anthropology is the study of humankind, our origins, the development of culture, and the biological aspects of our behavior. This course examines these topics and uses cross- cultural comparisons to understand cultural differences and similarities making an anthropological perspective on human behavior relevant to understanding our modem world. 102. Human Evolution and Variation (5) Fossil humans, human evolution, population genetics, and the races of humans. SS203. Introduction to Archaeology (5) Archaeology seeks to understand the long term development of humans by studying material remains. World prehistory is examined from the perspective of human ecology. Special attention is given to scientific means of problem solving to understand the development of human behavior. 204. Language and Culture (5) Language as a cultural medium of expression. SS211. Peoples and Cultures of the World (3) Literate and non-literate peoples, their similarities and differences in adapting to their physical and social environments. 220. Culture and Personality (3) Influence of culture in personality formation. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 294. Great Basin/Colorado Plateau Archaeology (2-5) An ecological perspective is used to study the prehistory of Utah and the surrounding states from the earliest evidence for human occupation through the initial periods of contact between Native Americans and Euro-Americans. Maximum of 5 hours toward graduation. 305. Prehistory of North America (3) A general survey course concerning the archaeology of North America and an interpretation of its prehistory. The course material spans the time of initial human occupation of the continent through the early historic period, and emphasizes the three major cultural stages (Paleo Indian, Archaic, and Formative) which characterize the archaeological record of North America. 310. Cultural Anthropology (5) The nature of culture, its structure and function in the variety of human activities. Prerequisite: Anthro SSI01 or consent of instructor. 314. Archaeological Method, Theory, and Cultural Resource Management (4) Explores means by which archaeological inferences are made to decipher the material record of past human behavior. Includes the history of archaeological thought from the beginnings of scientific archaeology through the new profession of cultural resource management. Prerequisite: Anthropology 313. 315. Archaeological Field Techniques (4-10) Four to eight week internship on an archaeological field project covering survey, artifact recognition, excavation, recordation, map reading, map making, and the scientific conduct of archaeological problem solving. 316. Archaeological Laboratory Techniques (3-5) Laboratory internship on an archaeological project. Examines the stages of study used to complete an archaeological investigation and solve problems in prehistory. Includes lecture, laboratory work, and student projects. 320. Sex Roles: Past, Present, and Future (3) An overview of the differences and similarities in human sex roles, cross-culturally and over time, with special emphasis on the influences of biology, socialization, and ecology in their origin, perpetuation, and change. (Cross-listed with Sociology.) 330. Applied Anthropology (3) Application of basic knowledge in anthropology to practical fields of human interest. Prerequisites: Anthro SS101 or Soclgy SS101 or consent of instructor. 350. Culture Area Studies (2-5) Surveys ethnographically different cultural areas of the world. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a descriptive title and the credit authorized, which will appear on the student transcript. (A maximum of 13 hours of coursework using this number may be applied toward graduation.) Prerequisites: Anthro SS101 orSS211,or consent of instructor. 440. Magic and Religion (3) A comparative study of supematuralism in various cultures. 460. Anthropological Theory (5) Historical and theoretical development of the major anthropological schools of thought including 19th century evolutionism, historical particularism, social anthropology, neo- evolutionism, and cultural ecology. Prerequisite: Anthro SS101, or consent of instructor. 491. Readings or Projects (2-5) Individual readings and/or projects for anthropology minors. (Maximum of 5 hours may be applied toward graduation.) Prerequisites: senior standing, permission of instructor, approval of department chair. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Seminar in Anthropology (2-6) An advanced course allowing in-depth study of selected topics in Anthropology. When the course number is used it will be accompanied by a specific title with the credit authorized, which will appear on the student transcript. Prerequisite: Anthro SS101 or consent of instructor. (Maximum of 6 hours may be applied toward graduation.) ROTC UNITS Weber State has an on-campus based unit of the Army ROTC. Weber State also provides programs in Aerospace Studies (Air Force) through an inter-campus agreement with the University of Utah, and Naval Science (Navy and Marines Corps) through an inter-campus agreement with the University of Utah. Students may minor in any three of the above by satisfying requirements as identified in the programs below. AEROSPACE STUDIES (AIR FORCE ROTC) Chair: Major Scott E. Hill Assistant Professors: Captains Cristen L. DeYoung, James W. Vaught, Jr. The Program Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) is an educational program designed to provide you, as a college student, the opportunity to become an Air Force commissioned officer while completing requirements for an undergraduate or graduate degree. AFROTC provides numerous educational experiences for developing skills and attitudes vital to the career of a professional Air Force officer. The program is designed to develop an understanding of the mission and the global responsibilities of the United States Air Force. Academic course work provides background in national and international affairs to help candidates understand and evaluate world events. In addition, opportunities exist to apply the principles of leadership, human relations, management, and staff work in practical situations. AFROTC offers a Two-Year Program and a Four- Year Program. Most cadets go through the Four-Year Program. It's tailored for students with three or more years of college remaining. If you have two years of college remaining, you need to apply for the Two-Year Program prior to February of your sophomore year. The Four-Year Program begins with the General Military Course, GMC. You can "try out" AFROTC before deciding whether to apply for the last two years. There is no military commitment with the GMC; it is an opportunity to become acquainted with the doctrine, mission, organization of the U.S. Air Force and the development of air power. To qualify for entry into the GMC at WSU, a student must be enrolled at WSU, be a citizen of the United States (for scholarship appointment only), be in sound physical condition, and be of good moral character. The academic class lasts one hour per week and there is a two hour Leadership Laboratory period held at the University of Utah. Before entering your junior year, you will attend a rigorous field training program—a four-week summer camp for a cadet in the Four-Year program or a six-week camp for a cadet in the Two-Year program. Training is conducted at Air Force bases throughout the country and includes leadership training, career orientation, physical fitness training, survival, small arms marksmanship, and jet trainer flights. Cadets are paid approximately $500 and are provided with free room, board, and transportation to and from field training. Once you have completed field training, you are eligible to enter the junior year of the AFROTC program (the Professional Officer Course, POC.) In the POC you'll take an in-depth look at the theories of management and their application, followed by the role of the armed forces in today's American society. You'll examine a broad range of American domestic and international military relationships and the environmental context in which American national security policy is developed and carried out. As a POC student, you'll receive a tax-free allowance of $100 for each month you're in school. The academic class lasts three hours a week and there's a two hour Leadership Laboratory period held at the University of Utah. Leadership Laboratory is taken every quarter along with the academic class. You will spend two hours each week putting into practice the leadership skills and management theory acquired in class. Leadership Laboratory is a cadet-centered program that improves your ability to perform as an Air Force officer. Orientation flights, military speakers, field trips to military bases, films, social functions, and with case studies and group- problem solving are all part of the Leadership Laboratory. Cadets do the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the cadet corps. You'll prepare briefings, written communications and interviews. You'll also help design guidance, information and other services needed to increase the motivation and performance of other cadets. There will be many opportunities for you to be a leader because the class is run by cadets. A select number of upcoming seniors are chosen for advanced training where they spend two or three weeks on an Air Force base. If selected, you'll be paid to work and learn. Your housing and meals will be provided, and the government will pay for your transportation. It's a great opportunity to see the Air Force in action. You'll see officers doing the same work you'll be doing after graduation. Students in the Four-Year Program must satisfactorily complete the requirements of the GMC, Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 288 289 Continuing Education