716 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences ANTH 3700 - Sex Roles: Past, Present and Future Credits: (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. ANTH 3900 - Magic, Shamanism and Religion Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A comparative study of the origins, development, and social functions of magic, shamanism, and religion within cultural systems around the world. ANTH 4100 - Archaeological Method, Theory, and Cultural Resource Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] every other spring semester 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: ANTH 2030. ANTH 4200 - Anthropological Theory Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Historical and theoretical development of the major anthropological schools of thought including 19th century evolutionism, historical particularism, social anthropology, symbolic analysis, neoevolutionism, and cultural ecology. Prerequisite: ANTH 1000 or consent of instructor. ANTH 4300 - Anthropological Research Methods Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Students will learn and apply the scientific methods of inquiry used in anthropological research. Required for majors and recommended for minors. Prerequisite: ANTH 1000 or a 2000-level course; ANTH 4200 and SOC 3600 , or consent of instructor. ANTH 4810 - Experimental Courses Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 6 credit hours. ANTH 4830 - Readings and/or Projects Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Individual readings and/or projects for anthropology students. (Maximum of 6 hours may be applied toward graduation.) Prerequisite: ANTH 1000 , permission of instructor and approval of program coordinator. ANTH 4890 - Internship in Anthropology Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Anthropology majors may apply for internship opportunities that provide the student with both practical and research experiences. A student may complete a total up to 6 hours of internships for credit, with a maximum of 3 hours to be applied towards the Anthropology major. Prerequisite: 6 hours of upper-division anthropology courses, Anthropology major status, approval of Program Coordinator. ANTH 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. ANTH 4950 - Advanced Anthropological Field Trip Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Summer [lst Blk] Students will visit areas and events of anthropological interest. The course will include relevant lectures, readings, and exercises designed to maximize and evaluate the learning experience. Pre- and post-trip meetings for student preparation, feedback, and course evaluation will occur. When the course number is used, it will be accompanied by a specific title and authorized credit which will appear on the student's transcript. A maximum of three credit hours of Anthropology 4950 can be applied toward graduation. Prerequisite: ANTH 1000 or ANTH 2030 and consent of instructor. ANTH 4990 - Seminar in Anthropology Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] An advanced course allowing in-depth study of selected topics and current issues 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's transcript. Offerings of same title may not be repeated for credit toward graduation. Prerequisite: ANTH 1000 or consent of instructor. May be repeated 6 times with a maximum of 18 credit hours. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog