Anthropology
11 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ANTH 102 Introduction to Biological Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a survey of human evolution, variation, and adaptation. Topics include the study of primates, human heredity, variability of modern populations, and fossil records of early hominins and hominoids. This course is intended for anthropology majors and all students interested in life and/or behavioral sciences.
ANTH 103 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a survey of cultural anthropology using a comparative, cross-cultural approach. Emphasis is placed on the study of how various peoples around the world have adapted to their environments and developed behaviors to meet their biological, economic, psychological, social and political needs. This course is intended for anthropology majors and all students interested in life and/or behavioral sciences.
ANTH 104 Laboratory in Biological Anthropology
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: ANTH 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a practical study of biological anthropology. Students perform field and laboratory studies in genetics, human variation, human osteology, anthropometry, hominid/hominin evolution, comparative primate anatomy, primate behavior, and forensic anthropology. This course is intended for anthropology majors and all students interested in life and/or behavioral sciences.
ANTH 106 World Prehistory
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course covers the development of human society from the earliest evidence of culture to the beginnings of recorded history. Prehistoric archaeological concepts, methods, and data are used to examine the major transitions in human prehistory, including the origins of culture, agriculture, and early civilization. This course is intended for anthropology majors or anyone interested in world prehistory.
ANTH 107 Introduction to Archaeology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introductory study of the history, methods, and theory of archaeology. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of archaeological data collection and analysis; cultural innovations, reconstruction, and interpretation of the past; and Cultural Resource Management (CRM) work. This course is intended for students planning to major in anthropology and/or continue the study of archaeology at a university.
ANTH 110 Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a survey of magic and religion as expressed through rituals, myths, and symbols in cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of magic, witchcraft, and religion. This course is intended for students majoring in anthropology and all other interested students.
ANTH 115 Introduction to Archaeological Field Work
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/96-108 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the basic techniques of archaeological field work. Emphasis is placed on site survey, site layout, excavation, artifact identification, laboratory analysis and report writing. Topics also include use of compass and transit, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course is designed for Anthropology and Archaeology majors as well as students interested in prehistoric and/or historic research.
ANTH 120 Archaeological Artifact Analysis
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a practical study of archaeological artifact analysis. Emphasis is placed on artifact typology and seriation methods used in the preparation of archaeological reports. Students learn the most current techniques for describing, classifying, cataloging and documenting archaeological materials. This course is designed for students majoring in anthropology with an emphasis in archaeology and for anyone interested in a career in the field of archaeology or employment in Cultural Resource Management (CRM).
ANTH 140 Primatology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the study of non-human primates: prosimians; monkeys of the Americas; monkeys and apes of Africa, Asia and Europe. The course focuses on primate behavior and how it relates to the study of human biocultural evolution. Of special concern are the relationships and adaptations of primates to varied environments. The primates at the San Diego Zoo are an integral part of the course. Various observational and data collecting techniques are employed in zoo projects. This course is designed for anthropology majors and/or students interested in anthropology, biology, or zoology.
ANTH 210 Introduction to the Indigenous People of California
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a comparative study of Indigenous Peoples who lived within the culture area known as California. Emphasis is placed on precontact cultures, the influence of European contact, and contemporary issues. This course is intended for anthropology students and anyone interested in the Indigenous Peoples of California.
ANTH 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in the field of anthropology. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students will have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analysis, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.