Anthropology Aerospace Studies General Information A student may receive Anthropology Honors credit in any Anthropology course. Permission from the coordinator of Anthropology should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. Written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES MINOR PROGRAM The Anthropology discipline participates in the Latin American Studies Program. A student who wishes to enroll should meet with the Latin American Studies Coordinator who will help the student work out a proper combination of courses to fit her/his particular needs. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) m 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 modern world. SS210. Peoples and Cultures of the World (3) A selective survey of cultures around the world, exploring their similarities and differences in adapting to their social and physical environments. 220. Culture and Personality (3) Influence of culture in personality formation. SS230. Introduction to Archaeology (5) Archaeology attempts to reconstruct prehistoric and early historic human lifeways as well as long-term cultural and biological evolutionary processes through the scientific study of material remains. This course focuses upon the history of archaeology, the ways in which archaeologists recover and analyze data, and the major theoretical perspectives used to interpret the past. 240. Language and Culture (5) Language as a cultural medium of expression. 250. Human Evolution and Variation (5) Explores the human fossil record, human evolution, population genetics, primatology, and modern human biological diversity. 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. 300. Prehistory of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau (3-5) A survey course concerning the archaeological record of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau from earliest human occupation in both regions to early contact between Native Americans and Euro-Americans. The course focuses on the archaic and formative aboriginal cultures of Utah, Nevada , northern Arizona, and northern New Mexico. Two sections are offered: a 3 hour lecture section, and a five hour section consisting of the 3 hour lecture section and a three or four day field trip. Maximum of 5 hours toward graduation. Prerequisite: Anthro SSI01, SS230, or consent of instructor. 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. 315. Archaeological Field Techniques (4-10) Intensive field school involving archaeological excavation and/or survey, emphasizing modem field techniques, data recordation and recovery, map interpretation and production, and the proper conduct of problem-oriented archaeology. Prerequisite: Anthro SS230, or consent of instructor. 325. Archaeological Laboratory Techniques (3-5) Emphasizes student analysis and write-up of an artifact assemblage from an archaeological site. Weekly lectures familiarize students with analyses of prehistoric and historic archaeological materials, as well as the production of text, figures, tables, maps, and bibliographies for technical reports. Prerequisite: Anthro SS230, or consent of instructor. 330. Applied Anthropology (3) Application of basic knowledge in anthropology to practical fields of human interest. Prerequisites: Anthro SS101 or Soclgy SS 101 or consent of instructor. 335. Archaeology of Early Civilizations (5) Surveys archaeologically-known early chiefdoms and state-level societies around the world, examining both current views of the individual societies and the archaeological tools and techniques that provide the data. The course also considers how and why civilizations rise and fall and how archaeology contributes to that debate. 340. Magic and Religion (3) A comparative study of supernaturalism in various cultures. 350. Culture Area Studies (2-5) Surveys selected societies in ethnographically different cultural areas of the world, such as Africa, Asia, North American Indians, Latin America, the Middle East, the Pacific, or the modern United States. 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 course work using this number may be applied toward graduation.) Prerequisites: Anthro SS101 or SS210, or consent of instructor. 360. Elements of Culture (5) The nature of culture, its structure and function in the variety of human activities. Prerequisite: Anthro SS101 or consent of instructor. 380. 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.) 450. 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: Anthro SS230. 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. 490. Seminar in Anthropology (2-6) 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 transcript. Prerequisite: Anthro SSI01 or consent of instructor. (Maximum of 6 hours may be applied toward graduation.) 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. 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 Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 286 287 Continuing Education