Apr 16, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in My CWU which can be accessed through the the CWU home page, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information

 

Aerospace Studies (AFRO)

  
  • AFRO 402 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty


    Description:
    Examines national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, Air Force Doctrine, officership, military justice, and preparation for active duty.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 402LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Advanced leadership experiences involving planning and conducting cadet training activities, oral and written communications, and developing human relations skills. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will either be S or U. Course will be offered every year (Winter).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 402.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    “Esprit de Corps”

    • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
    • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal

    Team Sports

    Capture the Flag

    Joint Activities with Army ROTC

    • Students will be assessed by instructor observation.

    “Cadet Mentoring Program”

    • Define the styles of a mentor
    • List the rules of mentoring

     

    Establish a Cadet Mentoring Program

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation

    “Health and Wellness”

    • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
    • Identify healthy lifestyle choices

     

    Physical Fitness Assessment

    Nutritionist Presentation

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation and practical examination.

    “Customs& Courtesies”

    • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs& courtesies.

    Saluting

    Reporting Procedures

    Reveille and Retreat

    • Students will be assessed by verbal& written tests, and by practical examination.

    “Dress, Appearance,& Grooming”

    • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance,& grooming standards.

    Open Ranks Inspections

    • Students will be assessed by verbal& written tests, and instructor observation.

    “Drill& Ceremonies”

    • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
    • Demonstrate parade procedures.

    Presidential Day Retreat

    Dining In

    Dining Out

    Joint Military Ball

    • Students will be assessed by verbal& written tests, practical examination, and instructor observation.

    “Leadership& Management”

    • Demonstrate leadership& management skills.
    • Demonstrate feedback principles& evaluate the performance of subordinates.

    Plan and Execute Leadership Laboratory Objectives

    Operate the cadet corps

    • Students will be assessed by instructor observation.

    “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”

    • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.

    Cadet Evaluation System

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation and practical examination.

    “Commander’s Call”

    • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters

     

    Perform Commander’s Call at Leadership Laboratory

    • Students will be entered later assessed by instructor observation.

    “Physical Training”

    • Value the importance of physical training

     

    Physical Training 3 days a week

    Physical Fitness Assessment

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation and practical examination.

    “Air Force Employment Exercise”

    • Build and execute a war plan.

    Apply Air and Space Power Capabilities in a Wargame Scenario

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation.


  
  • AFRO 403 - National Security Affairs and Preparation for Active Duty


    Description:
    Examines national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, Air Force Doctrine, officership, military justice, and preparation for active duty.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • AFRO 403LAB - POC Leadership Laboratory


    Description:
    Advanced leadership experiences involving planning and conducting cadet training activities, oral and written communications, and developing human relations skills. Three hours weekly plus mandatory physical training. Grade will be either S or U. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

    Prerequisites:
    Co-requisite: AFRO 403.

    Credits: (2)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    “Esprit de Corps”

    • Develop esprit de corps through participation in group activities
    • Demonstrate the ability to work within a group to accomplish a goal

    Team Sports

    Capture the Flag

    Joint Activities with Army ROTC

    • Students will be assessed by instructor observation.

    “Cadet Mentoring Program”

    • Define the styles of a mentor
    • List the rules of mentoring

     

    Establish a Cadet Mentoring Program

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation

    “Health and Wellness”

    • Identify the components of the AF fitness assessment
    • Identify healthy lifestyle choices

     

    Physical Fitness Assessment

    Nutritionist Presentation

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation and practical examination.

    “Customs& Courtesies”

    • Demonstrate proper Air Force customs& courtesies.

    Saluting

    Reporting Procedures

    Reveille and Retreat

    • Students will be assessed by verbal& written tests, and by practical examination.

    “Dress, Appearance,& Grooming”

    • Identify and demonstrate proper Air Force dress, appearance,& grooming standards.

    Open Ranks Inspections

    • Students will be assessed by verbal& written tests, and instructor observation.

    “Drill& Ceremonies”

    • Demonstrate Air Force formal dining, awards, and flag ceremonies.
    • Demonstrate parade procedures.

    Presidential Day Retreat

    Dining In

    Dining Out

    Joint Military Ball

    • Students will be assessed by verbal& written tests, practical examination, and instructor observation.

    “Leadership& Management”

    • Demonstrate leadership& management skills.
    • Demonstrate feedback principles& evaluate the performance of subordinates.

    Plan and Execute Leadership Laboratory Objectives

    Operate the cadet corps

    • Students will be assessed by instructor observation.

    “Feedback and Performance Evaluation Skills”

    • Provide performance feedback and evaluation to cadet wing subordinates.

    Cadet Evaluation System

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation and practical examination.

    “Commander’s Call”

    • Construct and brief Cadet Corps on mandatory topics as directed by Higher Headquarters

     

    Perform Commander’s Call at Leadership Laboratory

    • Students will be entered later assessed by instructor observation.

    “Physical Training”

    • Value the importance of physical training

     

    Physical Training 3 days a week

    Physical Fitness Assessment

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation and practical examination.

    “Air Force Employment Exercise”

    • Build and execute a war plan.

    Apply Air and Space Power Capabilities in a Wargame Scenario

    • Students will be evaluated by instructor observation.


  
  
  • AFRO 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • AFRO 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit under different subtitle.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • AFRO 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Africana and Black Studies (ABS)

  
  • ABS 110 - Expressive African American Culture


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary exploration of a variety of perspectives in African American folk culture, from oral expressions developed during slavery to contemporary rap and stand-up comedy. The course includes an overview of the worldwide contribution of black oral performative art. AH-Literature and Humanities.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ENG 101 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    AH-Literature and Humanities.

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity

    Assessment

    Interpret training needs for an organization, based on user requirements.

    Working in groups, students will turn user requirements into a broad training plan consisting of 4 separate modules.

    Faculty mentor and students will confer to determine if the broad plan is satisfactory or need redefinition.

    Outline broad training plan modules to identify specific training topics in each module.

    Working in groups, students will define training topics for each module. Students will present plan to user.

    Faculty mentor, user, and students will confer to determine if the training topics are satisfactory or need redefinition.

    Construct training materials for at least 1 training module.

    Working in groups, students will identify materials needed for training, organize the materials into logical steps, and design the appropriate medium for transfer of training to trainees.

    Rubric completed by faculty mentor and user.

    Revise or justify training materials based on instructor and user feedback.

    Students will evaluate comments from instructor and user and judge whether or not to incorporate feedback into a revised training module.

    Faculty mentor and end user will review and rank training modules for quality and completeness based on a rubric.



  
  • ABS 210 - Introduction to Africana and Black Studies


    Description:
    Introduction to the political, cultural, social, and economic forces shaping the African American experience. A survey of Africana and African American Studies from 1400 to the present.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ABS 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ABS 300 - Black Diaspora Studies: Afro-Latin America and Afro-Caribbean Cultures


    Description:
    Examines communities developing from displacement of Africans during colonization of the New World and the impact of these communities on Latin America and the Caribbean.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 302 - Hip Hop as Global Culture


    Description:
    This course examines Africana and black diasporic connections through popular culture using hip hop music. Hip hop allows us to study and understand contemporary history of black youth in Africa, Europe, and North America.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 305 - 20th Century Black Women’s Literature (Put on reserve 9/16/16)


    Description:
    This seminar reads poetry, fiction, memoir, and criticism by and about black American women from 1919 to the 1990s.  (Put on reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2012.  Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ENG 101.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ABS 308 - African American Folklore


    Description:
    This course focuses on various elements of African American Folklore; including, but not limited to folktales, folk life, music, dance, and material culture.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ABS 309 - Race and Sports: Freedom, Power, and Difference


    Description:
    Sports in the United States present a fascinating paradox: while athletics offers many young people of diverse backgrounds unparalleled opportunities for self-advancement, intercollegiate and professional sports in many respects reproduce or intensify prevailing images and stereotypes around race, difference, and identity.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ABS 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ABS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ABS 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ABS 399 - ABS Seminar


    Description:
    With faculty mentoring and direction, students conduct in depth study of issues and events impacting African descendants in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, and other areas of the African Diaspora. Students present research and projects to SOURCE, academic meetings, ABS faculty, and student audiences.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ABS 210.

    Credits: (3-5)

  
  • ABS 400 - Race and Literature


    Description:
    Course reviews theory and use of “race” in the construction of knowledge and in English canonical texts.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ABS 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ABS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ABS 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ABS 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


American Indian Studies (AIS)

  
  • AIS 101 - Pre-Contact Period of American Indians, Pre-AD 1492


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary approach explores the lifeways and environments of American Indians prior to European contact and settlement. Sources of pre-contact information consist of the archaeological, oral history, and paleoenvironmental records. SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W)

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W)

  
  • AIS 102 - Contact Period of American Indians


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary study of the lifeways and environments of American Indians during the period of European contact. Sources of contact period information come from the archaeological, American Indian and European written and oral history records. SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W).

  
  • AIS 103 - Emergence of Contemporary American Indians


    Description:
    An interdisciplinary approach explores the emergence of contemporary American Indians after AD 1890 with an emphasis on social, political, and cultural aspects. Sources of information about this period come from written and oral history. SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on Cultures, Experiences of U.S. (W).

  
  
  • AIS 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • AIS 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • AIS 320 - American Indian Philosophy


    Description:
    The course examines philosophy indigenous to North America through native and non-native historical and contemporary sources; explores the interplay of native and non-native philosophical concepts and the influence of indigenous American roots on contemporary American philosophy.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • AIS 321 - American Indian Spirituality


    Description:
    Introduction to American Indian spirituality with emphasis on myths, rituals, and beliefs; including historical, economic, political and legal issues that influence the ways of American Indian spiritual practice; Ghost Dance, Native American Church, etc.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • AIS 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • AIS 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • AIS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • AIS 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
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    AIS 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student-learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination. By permission. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • AIS 491 - Workshop


    Description:
    Occasional workshops will be offered to provide a context for American Indian artists/scholars to teach. May be repeated for credit. Grade will either be S or U.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • AIS 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • AIS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • AIS 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


American Sign Language (ASL)

  
  • ASL 151 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 152 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 151.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 153 - American Sign Language


    Description:
    Conversational approach with intensive visual/manual drill. Firm foundation in basic signs and structural principles of the language.  Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 152.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 251 - Second-year American Sign Language


    Description:
    How signers construct meaning and messages in ASL, grammatical variation, and discourse strategies is covered with special focus on increasing non-manual behavior. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 252 - Second-year American Sign Language


    Description:
    How signers construct meaning and messages in ASL, grammatical variation, and discourse strategies is covered with special focus on increasing non-manual behavior. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 251.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 253 - Second-year American Sign Language


    Description:
    How signers construct meaning and messages in ASL, grammatical variation, and discourse strategies is covered with special focus on increasing non-manual behavior. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 252.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 298 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASL 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ASL 301 - American Sign Language Literature


    Description:
    Introduces aspects of ASL literature, including poetry, narrative, humor and folklore. Students will develop knowledge of the literary history of ASL and will acquire skills in comprehending and producing ASL literary texts. By permission only.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 253.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 310 - Deaf Culture


    Description:
    Overview of the cultural development and linguistic history of the Deaf. Provides a comprehensive study of the deaf-world through analysis of historical events, sociolinguistic factors that affect ASL and current issues. By permission only.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ASL 253.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ASL 343 - Deaf Education


    Description:
    Overview of current practices concerning the use of ASL in the educational setting. Topics explored will include manually coded English systems, bilingual bicultural education, and language acquisition in deaf children.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: C+ or higher in ASL 310. By permission only.

    Credits: (5)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Examine and discuss a variety of common topics likely to be encountered in the target language culture.

     

    Written homework, quizzes, tests and in-class activities.

    Use intermediate vocabulary and grammar appropriately, orally and in writing.

     

    Discrete-point tests, short written assignments, and in-class activities.

    Analyze and interpret simple texts.

     

    Written homework, quizzes, tests and in-class activities.

    Recognize appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in oral and written input.

     

    Reading and listening comprehension test and in-class activities.

    Identify cultural practices.

     

    Homework, quizzes, tests and/or reports.

    Demonstrate appropriate use of past, present and future indicative mood.

     

    Written homework, quizzes, tests and in-class activities.



  
  • ASL 396 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASL 397 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ASL 398 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASL 399 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ASL 496 - Individual Study


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASL 497 - Honors


    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: admission to department honors program.

    Credits: (1-12)

  
  • ASL 498 - Special Topics


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ASL 499 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)


Anthropology and Museum Studies (ANTH)

  
  • ANTH 107 - General Anthropology


    Description:
    Human biological and cultural adaptations: survey of concepts, methods, and perspectives on past and present. SB-Foundations of Human Adaptation, Behavior.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Foundations of Human Adaptation, Behavior.

  
  • ANTH 110 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology


    Description:
    A survey of the history, philosophy, and theory of biological anthropology including biological relationships to other primate forms, the fossil record, and evolutionary adaptations. NS-Patterns, Connections, Natural World. ANTH 110LAB should be taken concurrently.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    NS-Patterns, Connections, Natural World

  
  • ANTH 110LAB - Biological Anthropology Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical laboratory experience with data in human osteology, comparative primate anatomy and ethology, forensic anthropology, genetics, and the fossil record of human evolution. Two hours laboratory per week. ANTH 110LAB required for anthropology majors and minors; optional for students completing breadth requirements of General Education.

    Credits: (1)

  
  • ANTH 120 - Introduction to Archaeology


    Description:
    Introduction to the concepts, methods, and development of archaeology. SB-Foundations of Human Adaptation, Behavior (W).

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Foundations of Human Adaptation, Behavior (W)

  
  • ANTH 130 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology


    Description:
    Understanding human cultures: concepts, methods, and basic data involved in the comparative study of human cultural adaptations. SB-Perspectives on World Cultures.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on World Cultures.

  
  • ANTH 180 - Introduction to Linguistics


    Description:
    Backgrounds, developments, and relation to other fields of study. ANTH 180 and ENG 180 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.
     

    Credits: (5)

  
  • ANTH 201 - Grade 1 Animal Technician


    Description:
    Course covers skills of Grade 1 Animal Technician with a focus on primates. Standards follow those of the International Primatological Society and include maintenance of primates’ physical environment and USDA standards for management. Grade will be S or U.

    Credits: (1)

    Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

    Learner Outcome

    Activity (optional)

    Assessment

    Define USDA nutritional requirements for captive nonhuman primates.

    Lecture during which students identify USDA requirements, and preparation of evening meal for chimpanzees at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

    Quiz

    Define OSHA standards for animal caregivers.

    Lecture during which students identify OSHA requirements

    Quiz

    List reasons for maintaining daily logs of animal behaviors and notable events.

    Lecture, and observation of log book at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

    Quiz

    Describe hygiene standards and health and safety considerations for human and nonhuman primates, including potential for cross-species disease transmission.

    Lecture, and review of safety standards at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

    Test

    Recall USDA standards for enclosure design for primates.

    Lecture, and review of standards for enclosure design used at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

    Test

    Review the use of species-typical behaviors in animal management.

    Lecture, and students observe caregivers’ use of species-typical behaviors at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

    Test

    Discuss how social housing impacts on captive primates’ health and well-being.

    Lecture on professional and USDA standards on social housing; in-class discussion of special housing requirements based on individual primate’s history; observation of housing arrangement at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

    In-class discussion

    Create enrichment activity for captive primate.

    Lecture, and students design an enrichment activity for chimpanzees at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

    Instructor applies rubric that scores how closely enrichment design meets USDA standards for primate enrichment

    Evaluate professional standards for maintaining captive primates.

    Lecture, and students assess colony protocol of fictitious primate sanctuary to evaluate how well these comply with USDA and professional standards learned during the course.

    Final exam



  
  
  • ANTH 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • ANTH 299 - Seminar


    Description:
    May be repeated if subject is different.

    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • ANTH 301 - Anthropology: Principles and Assessment


    Description:
    Principles and assessment course for majors: current topics and careers, research, funding; development of assessment portfolios and individual program plans. Required for all BA and BS anthropology majors at admission.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • ANTH 309LAB - Skeletal Analysis and Comparison


    Description:
    Upper-division introductory laboratory course which provides critical visual and hands-on exposure essential to students planning to continue with coursework in fossil primate studies, human evolution, and other applications, such as forensic anthropology. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Credits: (2)

  
  • ANTH 310 - Research/Laboratory in Biological Anthropology


    Description:
    Laboratory research analysis of biological anthropology materials. May be taken concurrently with and as a supplement to other 300-level courses in biological anthropology. The course may be repeated for a cumulative maximum of 8 credits. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 310 and ANTH 485 are allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: previous college work in biological anthropology or other natural sciences, and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1-2)

  
  • ANTH 311 - Advanced Biological Anthropology: Principles of Human Evolution


    Description:
    Analysis and interpretation of major principles of modern biological anthropology from an evolutionary perspective: genetics, population genetics, ecology, comparative anatomy and human paleontology. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and ANTH 110LAB.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 312 - Human Origins: The Fossil Evidence


    Description:
    The fossil record of human and protohuman forms. Basic data and interpretation. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 313 - Primate Social Behavior


    Description:
    Survey of field studies of nonhuman primates relevant to the study of human social systems and adaptation. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 107 or ANTH 110 or ANTH 130 or BIOL 183.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 314 - Human Variation and Adaptation in Living Populations


    Description:
    Survey of genetic, morphological, and physiological variability of living human populations and their biological source mechanisms. Current population dynamics are used to project future alternatives for change. NS-Applications Natural Science.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: sophomore standing or above.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    NS-Applications Natural Science.

  
  • ANTH 315 - Forensic Skeletal Analysis


    Description:
    A survey of the human skeleton and techniques of human skeletal analysis. Identification of age, sex, and other traits in modern and extinct populations. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 316 - History and Theory of Molecular Anthropology


    Description:
    This seminar will include readings from important studies that have influenced the field of biological anthropology including the areas of human origins, phylogeny and dispersal.

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 311 or by permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 318 - Introduction to Forensics


    Description:
    This course explores the subject matter and methods forensic investigators use when searching and recovering evidence from crime scenes.We examine approaches to forensics across multiple disciples including anthropology, biological sciences, chemistry, law and justice, geological sciences, physics, psychology, and sociology. The goal is to provide a broad overview for students interested in exploring forensic careers. ANTH 318 and LAJ 318 are crosslisted courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 320 - Research/Laboratory in Archaeology


    Description:
    Analysis of archaeological materials. Minimum of 4 hours laboratory per week. No more than 10 credits of ANTH 320 and ANTH 486 allowed to fulfill BA or BS requirements. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 120.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • ANTH 321 - Archaeological Methods


    Description:
    Introduction to methods used by archaeologists, with an emphasis on laboratory methods for analysis of chipped stone, ceramics, faunal remains, and other archaeological materials. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 321LAB - Archaeological Methods Laboratory


    Description:
    Hands-on application of typical methods used in archaeological investigations, with an emphasis on laboratory techniques for studying chipped stone, ceramics, faunal remains, and other archaeological materials. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Co- or prerequisite: ANTH 321.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • ANTH 322 - World Prehistory


    Description:
    Old and New World prehistory from late Pliocene to the early historic period, including the ecology and development of hunting-gathering, agriculture and state-level societies. ANTH 322 and HIST 322 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 323 - Field Archaeology


    Description:
    Identification, mapping and recording of archaeological sites; techniques of excavation. Grade will be either S or U. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisite: ANTH 120.

    Credits: (3-6)

  
  • ANTH 324 - North American Archaeology


    Description:
    Prehistoric cultures of North America, with emphasis on adaptation to changing environments. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 325 - Prehistory of the Pacific Northwest


    Description:
    Prehistoric cultures of Washington State and adjoining regions. Meets anthropology subfield Archaeology (A).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 333 - Culture & Marriage


    Description:
    The reciprocal relationships between the biophysical and cultural components in mating, nurturing and sexual access. Cross-cultural patterns in marriage. ANTH 333 and FCL 333 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 340 - Ethnography of China


    Description:
    This course is designed to explore China from the perspectives of general cultural patterns and ethnicity. ANTH 340 and AST 340 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 341 - Native American Cultures of the Pacific Northwest


    Description:
    Ecological settings and cultural adaptations of Pacific Northwest Native Americans in historical and contemporary contexts. Culture change and continuity, language, religion, resource management, and tribal sovereignty. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 343 - Culture and Power in Africa


    Description:
    Anthropological study power in precolonial African societies, ideological and cultural dimensions of social inequality and social struggle, classical social anthropology and contemporary analysis of war, genocide, refugee movement, and political consciousness. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 344 - Cultures of Asia


    Description:
    Setting and cultural adaptation of the peoples of Asia. Representative groups from cultural regions of East Asia and Central/Inner Asia. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 345 - Cultures of Southeast Asia and Oceania


    Description:
    Setting and cultural adaptation of the peoples of Southeast Asia and Oceania. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 346 - Cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean


    Description:
    Survey of anthropological research on cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean in historical and contemporary contexts. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 347 - Native American Cultures of North America


    Description:
    Ecological settings and cultural adaptations of North American Native Americans in historical and contemporary contexts. Culture change and continuity, language, religion, resource management and tribal sovereignty. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 351 - Visual Anthropology


    Description:
    Provides methodological, theoretical and practical background to produce and evaluate imagery in films and video; guidelines and practice of image presentation/manipulation in anthropological and social contexts. ANTH 351 and COM 351 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Prerequisites:
    Prerequisites: ANTH 130 or ART 225 or COM 321 or COM 330.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • ANTH 352 - Anthropology of Environmental Issues


    Description:
    Anthropological approaches to environmental issues and debates, from climate change to the availability of clean water and beyond. Students use critical thinking in assessing the role of culture nationally and internationally in current environmental issues. Meets anthropology subfield Cultural Anthropology (C).

    Credits: (4)

 

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