Molly Morgan

This course offers a broad anthropological perspective on food and culture, as well as the way that archaeologists attempt to reconstruct the subsistence technologies and diets of ancient peoples. Topics include forager and agricultural subsistence technologies, the origins of food production, feasting, food and identity, and gender and food. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 389 if student has credit for ANTH 589.

Directed reading and preparation of written papers on anthropological subjects not offered in the curriculum and advanced study of subjects on which courses are offered. Repeatable for Credit.

A two-semester sequence of independent research culminating in the preparation and defense of an honors thesis. Open only to candidates formally accepted into the honors program.

This research-based course is conducted in partnership with cultural heritage institutions in Houston. Qualified and advanced students work 10 hours/week on site with curators, artists, archivists, center directors, and others to develop projects in specific research areas. Students meet regularly with instructor to discuss research and to present work at an end of semester symposium. Formerly offered as HURC 423. If HURC 423 was taken previously, the total number of repetitions is four, whether taken as HURC 423 or MUCH 423. Repeatable for Credit.

Advanced Vertically Integrated Project (VIP) undergraduate research at Rice. Undergraduate students spend at least 3 hours per week engaged in research on a VIP team for each semester hour of credit, in addition to other requirements. Students in UNIV 390 will likely have already taken UNIV 290 or have experiences that prepare them for more advance research roles. Instructor permission required. Prior to enrollment, students must secure a position on a VIP team. Repeatable for Credit.