Anthropology
2 courses · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
ANTH 062 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 110
Students are introduced to the field of Physical Anthropology to gain an understanding of the concepts, methods of inquiry, and scientific explanations for biological evolution and their application to the human species. Topics will include the adaptation utilizing scientific principles, evolutionary theory, human genetic variation, nonhuman primates, fossil record, sociobiology, archaeology, biocultural adaptation, forensics, evolutionary medicine, and evolution in the globalized world. The scientific method serves as a foundation for the course. A field trip maybe included.
ANTH 063 Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- ANTH 120
Students are introduced to the field of social and cultural anthropology. Topics include the development of the field of anthropology, the concept of culture, language, ethnicity and communication, patterns of subsistence and economic systems. Students will also gain knowledge from other topics including gender and marriage, family, kinship and descent, political systems, spirituality, religion, the arts, and the challenge of globalization.