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Research areas
African archaeology, research ethics, foodways, paleoecology, pastoralism, foraging, human origins, zooarchaeology, biomolecular archaeology, ancient DNA, archaeological sciences
Average rating
3.7
16 temporary mock ratings
Difficulty
3.3
course-linked average
Courses
7
in seeded sections
Courses taught
ANTH 341
Museums And Heritage
A wide-ranging introduction to museum studies with a particular focus on the collection and exhibition of cultural heritage materials. We will examine how heritage objects are displayed and represented in museums of art, natural historical history, and heritage. Topics include looking and ethics of collecting, policies of display, changing roles for museums; exhibition design and curatorial practice. Cross-list: ANTH 541. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 341 if student has credit for ANTH 541.
AnthropologyNone3 credits
3.810.6hPrendergast, Mary, Regier, Franziska
ANTH 404
Independent Study
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.
AnthropologyNone1-9 credits
3.86.5hBoyer, Dominic, Estrella, Amarilys, Fleisher, Jeffrey, Georges, Eugenia, Gershon, Ilana, Gunel, Gokce, Gyal, Huatse, Harris, Khadene, Howe, Cymene, Lu, Vivian, Massie, Victoria, Morgan, Molly, Prendergast, Mary, Visweswaran, Kamala
ANTH 406
Advanced Zooarchaeology
This is an advanced research methods course for students with prior experience in zooarchaeology, the study of ancient animal remains. Students will pursue an independent, guided analysis of faunal remains from an archaeological site or sites. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 406 if student has credit for ANTH 606. Repeatable for Credit.
AnthropologyNone1-3 credits
3.96.7hPrendergast, Mary
ANTH 490
Directed Honors Research
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.
AnthropologyNone1-3 credits
4.16.9hBoyer, Dominic, Estrella, Amarilys, Fleisher, Jeffrey, Georges, Eugenia, Gershon, Ilana, Gunel, Gokce, Gyal, Huatse, Harris, Khadene, Howe, Cymene, Lu, Vivian, Massie, Victoria, Morgan, Molly, Prendergast, Mary, Visweswaran, Kamala
ANTH 541
Museums And Heritage
A wide-ranging introduction to museum studies with a particular focus on the collection and exhibition of cultural heritage materials. We will examine how heritage objects are displayed and represented in museums of art, natural historical history, and heritage. Topics include looking and ethics of collecting, policies of display, changing roles for museums; exhibition design and curatorial practice. Cross-list: ANTH 341. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for ANTH 541 if student has credit for ANTH 341.
AnthropologyNone3 credits
3.59.6hPrendergast, Mary, Regier, Franziska
ANTH 600
Independent Study
This course is an independent study course organized between the faculty member and student, on a topic developed by them. Repeatable for Credit.
AnthropologyNone1-9 credits
4.09.4hBoyer, Dominic, Davis-Floyd, Robbie, Dominguez Rodrigo, Manuel, Estrella, Amarilys, Fleisher, Jeffrey, Georges, Eugenia, Gershon, Ilana, Gunel, Gokce, Gyal, Huatse, Harris, Khadene, Howe, Cymene, Lu, Vivian, Massie, Victoria, Prendergast, Mary, Visweswaran, Kamala
ANTH 800
Research And Thesis
Repeatable for Credit.
AnthropologyNone3-9 credits
3.410.5hBoyer, Dominic, Estrella, Amarilys, Fleisher, Jeffrey, Georges, Eugenia, Gershon, Ilana, Gunel, Gokce, Gyal, Huatse, Harris, Khadene, Howe, Cymene, Lu, Vivian, Massie, Victoria, Prendergast, Mary, Visweswaran, Kamala