AN 201G: Introduction to Anthropology
Introduction to the four fields of anthropology: physical, cultural, linguistics, and archaeology. Includes such topics as economy and exchange, religion, political organization, kinship, and gender roles, from a comparative perspective.
AN 204S: Principles of Archaeology
Explores the role of archaeology in understanding the human past, including basic concepts in method and theory. Ethical and legal issues surrounding the preservation and interpretation of archaeological sites also examined.
AN 206G: Cultural Anthropology
Concepts, methods, and theories for understanding human cultural diversity. Includes such topics as economy, kinship, gender roles, political organization, and religion from a comparative perspective.
AN 210: Sustainable Development
Human ecological dimensions of development, including changing patterns of resource production and consumption. Development that minimizes socioeconomic disparities and environmental impacts, while improving health and reducing poverty. Considers stakeholders in cross-cultural and ethnographic perspective.
AN 212G: Mesoamerican Civilizations
Origins and development of major precolumbian civilizations of Mexico and Central America. Emphasis on Maya, Aztec, and other complex societies, including their cultural legacies in the modern world.
AN 220E: Cultural Geography
A study of human population and cultural diversity as a function of geographic distribution. Culture regions and cultural landscapes examined in an environmental perspective, with particular attention to ethnicity, diffusion, and adaptation.
AN 223G: Archaeology of US Southeast
AN 223S: Archaeology of the US Southeast
An introduction to the archaeology of the American Southeast from first habitation through early contact period, with an emphasis on Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Includes visits to local archaeological and historical sites.
AN 235G: Andean Civilizations
History and culture of pre-Columbian civilizations of the Andes and neighboring regions of South America. Emphasis on state societies including the Inka, Moche, and Tiwanaku, along with environmental relations and colonial legacies.
AN 240S: Biological Anthropology
Concepts, theories, methodologies used in the study of non-human primates, our hominid ancestors and modern humans. Subjects include human variation, evolutionary theory, osteology, primate anatomy and behavior, classification, and paleoanthropology. Includes a laboratory section.
AN 248S: Forensic Anthropology
Overview of human osteology in a forensic context, including search and recovery. Explores techniques for analyzing human skeletons, including the determination of sex, age, stature, ancestry, pathology, and personal identification. Discussion of criminal cases.
AN 283G: Southeast Asian Area Studies
Exploration of the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia, including attention to human-ecological relationships, state formation, religion, gender, and foodways.
AN 285G: Latin American Area Studies
A multidisciplinary, contemporary overview of the peoples and cultures, achievements and challenges faced in Latin America.
AN 305E: Archaeology of the Environment
An introduction to archaeological approaches for reconstructing long-term environmental changes and interpreting the relative impacts of humans. Major concepts include historical ecology, collapse and resilience, niche construction, and the Anthropocene. Includes archaeological methods for environmental reconstruction and major historical changes in human-environmental relations.
AN 314S: Archaeology and Architecture
Introduction to cultural and historical uses of architecture through pre-1500AD case studies and buildings on campus and in St. Petersburg. Topics include different architectural genres (monuments, temples, houses) and anthropological themes (inequality, religion, public/private space).
AN 333S: Anthropological Research Methods
Design and implementation of different types of research modes. Field work projects. Prerequisite: AN 201G or permission of instructor.
AN 335E: Cultural Ecology
An interdisciplinary, cross cultural study of how human populations operate within ecosystems, including cultural adaptations to natural environments. Explores environmental constraints on human behavior that influence long-term cultural change. Prerequisite: AN 201G or AN 206G.
AN 341S: Medical Anthropology
Relationship between health and culture in contemporary societies worldwide. Examination of beliefs and practices related to health, illness, and healing in present-day cultures.
AN 346S: Disease in Human Antiquity
Study of human disease in the past through the biological, historical, and archaeological records. Examination of diseases, how they affect humans biologically and anatomically, and the evolutionary, ecological, and cultural factors responsible for their occurrence.
AN 348: Human Osteology
Detailed study of the human skeleton and dentition. Identification of skeletal elements, teeth, and associated anatomical features. Examination of population relationships, cultural practices, and behavioral patterns using the skeleton. Prerequisite: AN 240S, AN 248S or BI 200.
AN 410: Cultural Anthropology Seminar
Examines major theoretical movements and debates. Explores theorists and their foundational texts within an historical framework, as well as within contemporary political and cultural currents. Prerequisite: AN 206G and JR standing.
AN 420: Archaeology Seminar
Examines archaeology's intellectual history and current debates. Explores frameworks for data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Considers themes shaping archaeological discourse, including professional ethics, government involvement, and cultural heritage management. Prerequisite: AN 204S and JR standing.
AN 498: Comprehensive Examination
AN 499: Senior Thesis
