Anthropology
7 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 120
An introductory course on contemporary human sociocultural adaptations from around the world. This course is a cross-cultural survey of important avenues of anthropological research and attempts to understand and explain the similarities and differences in human behavior, social institutions, and total ways of life. By studying all human societies, anthropologists attempt to understand the variability of culture to gain a holistic view of the human condition.
ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 150
An introduction to the study of archaeological concepts, methods, and theory as well as human prehistory. The course will cover many of the fundamental principles of archaeological research and provide an overview of human prehistory from the earliest evidence of culture up to the development of literate civilizations. We will also explore the types of questions archaeologists ask about the human past and the scientific methods used to address these questions.
ANTH 105 Language And Culture
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 130
An introduction to the study of language and communication in relation to culture. Focus is on the structure, function, and history of language as well as the social, symbolic and practical uses of language. Linguistic concepts, methodologies, and theoretical assumptions will be explored. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ENGL 105.
ANTH 107 Indigenous People of California
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
Origins, social organization, geographic and political histories of Native Americans in California, and the effects of colonialism and settler colonialism. Exploration of the evolving relationship of Indigenous peoples and nations with settler colonial societies. Course surveys California Indigenous peoples,. selected tribal community histories, federal and state Indian policies, and California Indigenous history. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ANTH 107.
ANTH 122 States of Consciousness
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- N/A
An exploration of different states of consciousness, the means of attaining those states, their uses, misuses, and consequences. Topics include theories of consciousness, neural correlates of conscious experience, substance use disorders, sleep, dreams, hypnosis, dissociation and dissociative disorders, out-of-body states, near-death experiences, paranormal phenomena, meditation, non-Western methods of altering consciousness, and peak experiences. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit for PSY 122 or HUSV 122.
ANTH C1001 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 110
In this course, students examine human origins, evolution, and variation with a focus on the adaptations of humans and other primates. Biological evolution and scientific methods are foundations for the course. Students are encouraged to concurrently enroll in ANTH C1001L.
ANTH C1001L Biological Anthropology Lab
- Units
- 1
- Corequisite
- ANTH C1001
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 115L
In this laboratory course, students investigate the anatomy, genetics, behavior, variation, and evolution of humans and other primates. Students apply the scientific method and use interactive exercises in this course supplement to the Introduction to Biological Anthropology lecture course.