Anthropology ANTHR

ANTHR 2 Introduction to Archeology and Prehistory

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

ANTH 150

Peralta GE Areas 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

World prehistory as reconstructed from the archeological and physical evidences of cultural beginnings through the early agricultural civilizations of Africa, America, and Euro-Asia: Archeological methods, techniques and problems.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ANTHR 3 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Cross-cultural analysis of social and cultural factors of human behavior in the recent past and present.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ANTHR 5 American Indian History and Culture

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 4, 6; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Survey of North American Indians: Traditional ways of life and history both before and after contact with Europeans; current trends in Native American socio-economic and cultural development, and recent political and social movements.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ANTHR 7 Magic, Religion and Witchcraft

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 3, 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Comparative study of religion, magic, and supernatural beliefs and practices: Dynamics and function of religion and magic in human societies.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

ANTHR 16 Sex and Society

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 4; Cal-GETC Area 4;

Cross-cultural approach stressing the biological, cultural, social, and legal aspects of human sexuality: Biological evolution, sexual preferences, abortion, pornography, prostitution, and expanded family forms as they relate to changing laws, customs, and emergent political groups.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

ANTHR 49 Independent Study in Anthropology

Units

.5-5

Hours

.5 - 5 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Anthropology. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.