Anthropology
9 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
ANTH 201 PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 110
Presents an introduction to the science of physical anthropology. Topics include: the fields of anthropology, the scientific method, evolutionary theory, genetics and inheritance, human variation, biology and behavior of living primates, and the fossil evidence of human evolution
ANTH 201L PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LABORATORY
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/3.00 lab hours)
- Corequisite
- ANTH 201
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 115L
Utilizes the hands-on laboratory approach in studying primatology, osteology, dentition, genetics and human variation. Both fossil and contemporary will be studied.
ANTH 202 ARCHAEOLOGY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 150
Presents an introduction to archaeological theory and concepts, as well as an overview of both New and Old World archaeology.
ANTH 203 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 120
Presents an anthropological study of culture. Cultural anthropologists study and compare human cultures throughout time. Students are introduced to how anthropologists do their work, utilize research ethics and study humans around the globe.
ANTH 220 CALIFORNIA INDIANS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents a history of the California Indians, including their prehistory, the Indians at the time of European contact, the Spanish period, the early Anglo-American period, and the Indians today.
ANTH 221 NORTH AMERICAN INDIANS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Studies the North American Indians, including their lifestyle at the time of contact, their reactions to European contact, and the Indians at present.
ANTH 225 CONTEMPORARY CULTURES OF THE WORLD
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Studies the ways of life of people in different regions of the world, including Latin America, Middle East, East Asia, and Africa. Beliefs, values, and other social characteristics such as family, economics, and religion will be studied.
ANTH 247 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: ANTHROPOLOGY
- Units
- 0.5 to 2
- Hours
- 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- The student must have completed preparatory course work in the field in which the study is to be undertaken
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides an opportunity for an in-depth study or a practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of anthropology under the direction of an instructor.
ANTH 295 UNDERGRADUATE STEM SEMINAR
- Units
- 1 to 2
- Hours
- 1 to 2 hours per week: (1.00 - 2.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces students to a variety of STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) using a seminar format. Explores a broad range of academic and career opportunities in STEM. Emphasizes professional and personal skills for success in STEM. Same as BIO 295, ENGR 295, MATH 295, PSCI 295.