Anthropology
6 courses · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
ANTH 062 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 110
The course introduces the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanation for biological evolution and their application to humans. It examines the evolution of human biology and behavior, theories of human origins, principle of evolution, genetics, human variation, bio-cultural adaptations, prehistoric humans, and primate behavior. The scientific method serves as the foundation for this course.
ANTH 062L Physical Anthropology Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ANTH 062 with C or better or concurrent enrollment
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 115L
This laboratory course is designed for students to become familiar with the methods of biological anthropology while investigating topics in laboratory and field situations. Topics covered in the course include the scientific method, biological variation and forces of evolution, genetics, human osteology and variation, comparative osteology and behavior of primates, and fossil evidence for human evolution. Field trips may be required.
ANTH 063 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 120
This course introduces the student to an overview of the field of social and cultural anthropology. Topics include the development of the field of anthropology, the concept of culture, language and communication, subsistence patterns and economic systems. Other topics covered are sex and marriage, family, kinship and descent, political systems, belief systems, the expressive culture and the challenge of globalization.
ANTH 064 Introduction to Archaeology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 150
This course is an introduction to the historical development, theory and techniques of archaeological research and fieldwork. A comparative approach to study the development of ancient cultures will be utilized. The course will also focus on cultural resource management, survey and selection of field sites, dating, excavation, artifact classification, interpretation of data and written analysis. Some field work will be required.
ANTH 066 Native Peoples of California
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Study of the many cultures of the different native inhabitants of California from the prehistoric period to the present time. Covers an introduction to the diversity and complexity of aboriginal California. Includes the environmental adaptation, material culture, social structure, ideology, and response to change. Examines the impact of the other Native, European, Asian and African groups on those cultures as well as the contributions of Native Californians to the cultures of the Americas.
ANTH 090 Introduction to Mesoamerica
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will examine the origins, evolution, experiences, achievements, and decline of the major indigenous civilizations from Mesoamerica. Students will be exposed to the dominant groups from this particular time period which include the Olmecas, Maya, Teotihuacanes, Zapotecas, Mixtecas, Toltecas and the Mexicas. Particular attention will be paid to their geographical location, subsistence patterns, religion, political structure, economy, education, family and marriage patterns, warfare, music, art and the decline of these groups. The course will also examine how this rich heritage has impacted the modern Chicana/o (Mexican American).