Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

232 3210:Greek 2005-2006
GREEK
3210:
121,2 BEGINNING GREEK I AND II 4 credits each
Sequential. Standard Attic Greek of classical times.
223,4 INTERMEDIATE GREEK 3 credits each
Prerequisites: 121, 122. A survey of readings of the less difficult authors such as Homer, certain
dialogues of Plato, Herodotus, Xenophon, New Testament or the like.
303,4 ADVANCED GREEK 3 credits each
(May be repeated with a change of subject) Tragedy, comedy, philosophy, history, lyric poetry,
prose composition or epigraphy.
ANTHROPOLOGY
3230:
150 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY 4 credits
Introduction to study of culture; cross-cultural view of human adaptation through technology,
social organization and ideology. Lecture.
151 HUMAN EVOLUTION 4 credits
Study of biological evolution of Homo Sapiens, including primate comparisons and cultural development.
One-hour laboratory using interactive computer programs, casts and Anthropology’s
cultural collection.
251 HUMAN DIVERSITY 3 credits
A study of the critical elements of world diversity, both cultural and biological. Cross-cultural
comparisons of family, religion and politics in contemporary world. Multimedia and lecture.
340 PALEODEMOGRAPHY AND HUMAN OSTEOLOGY 3 credits
Prerequisites: 1510, 151, 3240:100 or instructor’s permission. An intensive study of bone, bone
growth, and the human skeleton; ageing and sexing techniques; application of demographic
techniques to paleoanthropological populations.
355 INDIANS OF SOUTH AMERICA 3 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or 3850:100 or permission. Survey of aboriginal peoples of South America,
with emphasis on culture areas and continuity of culture patterns. Lecture.
357 MAGIC, MYTH AND RELIGION 3 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or 3850:100. Analysis and discussion of the data concerning the origins, roles
and functions of magic and religion in a broad range of human societies, with emphasis on the
non-Western, pre-industrial societies. Examination of belief and ritual systems of such societies.
358 INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA 3 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or permission. Ethnographic survey of native cultures of North America, with
emphasis on variations in ecological adaptations, social organization and modern American
Indians in anthropological perspective. Lecture.
359 ANTHROPOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY 3 credits
Prerequisites: 150, 151 or permission of instructor. A seminar on the role, function and current
theories in anthropology and the relevance of the discipline in the new century. Includes
research methodologies.
370 CULTURES OF THE WORLD 3 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or 3850:100. An examination of cultural change and diversity in the 20th century;
includes the ways in which cultures differ and major processes which produce those differences.
397 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1-3 credits
(May be repeated) Prerequisite: permission. Individual study of problem areas of specific interest
to an individual student under guidance of a faculty member.
398 ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS 3 credits
Prerequisites: 150 and either 151 or 3240:100. Introduction to understanding anthropological evidence,
including framing research questions, collecting data and data analysis, from perspectives
based in cultural, archaeological and physical anthropology.
410/510 EVOLUTION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR 3 credits
Prerequisite: 151. Critical examination of the theory of natural selection and its usefulness for
understanding the origins and evolution of early hominid and modern human social behavior.
416/516 ANTHROPOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER 3 credits
Prerequisites: 150 or 3850:100. This course explores cross-cultural variation regarding sex, gender
and sexuality. It examines the ways that cultures create, maintain and reproduce gender
concepts and gender relations.
420/520 THE ANTHROPOLOGY OF FOOD 3 credits
Prerequisites: 150 or permission. Utilizing anthropological approaches and theories, this course
explores the social relations and cultural beliefs associated with food cross-culturally.
455/555 CULTURE AND PERSONALITY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or permission. Examination of functional and causal relationships between culture
and individual cognition and behavior. Lecture.
457/557 MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or permission of instructor. Analyzes various aspects of Western and non-
Western medical systems from an anthropological perspective. Compares traditional medical
systems around the world.
460/560 QUALITATIVE METHODS: BASIS OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 4 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or permission of instructor. Provides hands-on experience in qualitative methods,
including key informant interviewing, focus groups, and other methods. Includes the use of
computer-based programs for rapid appraisal strategies.
463/563 SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 150 or permission. Comparative structural analysis of non-Western systems of kinship
and social organization in terms of status, role, reciprocal expectation, nomenclature,
nuclear and extended households and other kinship groupings. Lecture.
472/572 SPECIAL TOPICS: ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits
(May be repeated) Prerequisites: 150 and permission. Designed to meet needs of student with
interests in selected topics in anthropology. Offered irregularly when resources and opportunities
permit. May include archaeological field school, laboratory research or advanced course
work not presently offered by department on regular basis.
494/594 WORKSHOP IN ANTHROPOLOGY 1-3 credits
(May be repeated) Group studies of special topics in anthropology. May not be used to meet
departmental undergraduate or graduate major requirements. May be used for elective credit only.
497 SENIOR HONORS PROJECT IN ANTHROPOLOGY 3 credits
The topic and scope of this individually chosen project is directed by an Anthropology faculty member
in conjunction with Honors College preceptors under the guidelines of the Honors College.
ARCHAEOLOGY
3240:
100 INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY 3 credits
Introduction to the study of ancient cultures based on material remains. Course covers basic
archaeological concepts and tools, types of data and interpretation.
101-120 CASE STUDIES IN ARCHAEOLOGY 1 credit each
A series of one-credit modules designed to introduce specific topics of archaeological interest to
the non-specialist.
102 AGE OF ARTHUR 1credit
Examines the archaeological and historical records of early medieval Europe to put Arthurian
myth and legend into a real social context. Directed towards non-majors.
103 KINGS OF THE NORTH SEA 1credit
Looks at Viking activity from pillaging to farming in Scandinavia, Europe and North America
through historical and archaeological evidence. Directed towards non-majors.
104 CRYPTS, CASTLES AND CATHEDRALS 1credit
Surveys the evolution of major defensive and religious structural achievements in medieval
Europe: castles, churches, and monasteries. Directed towards non-majors.
313 ARCHAEOLOGY OF GREECE 3 credits
The ruins and monuments of Greece; history reconstructed by examination of the material
remains. No foreign language necessary.
314 ARCHAEOLOGY OF ROME 3 credits
The ruins and monuments of Rome; history reconstructed by examination of the material
remains. No foreign language necessary.
320 MEDIEVAL ARCHAEOLOGY 3 credits
This course will allow students to have the opportunity to examine the material/artifact record of
the Medieval Period (c. AD 450-AD 1450) in Europe.
400/500 ARCHAEOLOGICAL THEORY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. Advanced seminar covering history of scientific archaeological exploration,
major theoretical paradigms and current trends in archaeology. Required for Certificate in Field
Archaeology.
410/510 ARCHAEOGEOPHYSICAL SURVEY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100 or 3370:101 or 3350:310. Advanced instruction in principles of subsurface geophysical
survey techniques in archaeology. Emphasizes magnetic gradiometry and electrical
resistivity techniques. Includes both laboratory and fieldwork.
420/520 ARCHAEOLOGY OF OHIO 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. Provides a detailed overview of Ohio's prehistoric cultures and the early historic
period focusing on cultural evolution and environmental relationships.
440/540 ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY METHODS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100. Laboratory-based course teaching essentials of artifact documentation, handling
and analysis. Focus on quantification, statistics, conservation and illustration, lithics, ceramics,
paleofaunal, paleobotanical remains and soils.
440/540 ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY METHODS LAB 0 credits
Corequisite:440/540.
450/550 ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL 3-6 credits
Prerequisite: 100. A field-based course teaching basic archaeological techniques, mapping, excavation
of prehistoric and historic sites, survey and documentation. (May be repeated for up to 6
credits).
472 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHAEOLOGY 3 credits
Prerequisite: 100 or permission. Designed to meet needs of students with interests in selected
topics in archaeology. May include fieldwork, laboratory research or advanced courses not regularly
offered.
ECONOMICS
3250:
100 INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS 3 credits
May not be substituted for 200, 201, 244. Economics primarily concerned in a broad social science
context. Adequate amount of basic theory introduced. Cannot be used to satisfy major or
minor requirements in economics.
200 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS 3 credits
Analysis of behavior of the firm and household, and their impact on resource allocation, output
and market price. No credit if 244 already taken.
201 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS 3 credits
Prerequisite: 200. Study of the economic factors which affect the price level, national income,
employment, economic growth. No credit if 244 already taken.