# Credit (ANTH) courses

Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 12 courses

Source: https://catalog.sbcc.edu/course-descriptions/anth/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### ANTH 101 — Physical Anthropology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** ANTH 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 6 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/anth.md); Spring 2027, 6 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture, SBCCGE Area 5
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5B, CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B
- UC Transfer Limit: ANTH 101, ANTH 101H and BIOL 171 combined: maximum credit, one course.

Biological aspects of human characteristics and behavior, the relationship of humans to other animals, the origins and evolutionary adaptations of human populations, and the biological basis for the diversity of human groups.

### ANTH 101H — Physical Anthropology, Honors

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 72 (72 lecture)
- **C-ID:** ANTH 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/anth.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Honors Program.
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture, SBCCGE Area 5
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5B, CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B
- UC Transfer Limit: ANTH 101, ANTH 101H and BIOL 171 combined: maximum credit, one course.

Biological aspects of human characteristics and behavior, the relationship of humans to other animals, the origins and evolutionary adaptations of human populations, and the biological basis for the diversity of human groups. Emphasis on reading and discussing selections from classic and contemporary research, and producing original research projects.

### ANTH 101L — Physical Anthropology Laboratory

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lab)
- **Prerequisite:** ANTH 101 or
- **Corequisite:** ANTH 101.
- **C-ID:** ANTH 115L
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/anth.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lab
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5C, CSUGE Area B3, IGETC Area 5C
- UC Transfer Limit: ANTH 115L.

Laboratory approach to topics covered in ANTH 101, with emphasis on population genetics, human osteology, biological classification, primate behavior and fossil hominids.

### ANTH 102 — Introduction To Archaeology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** ANTH 150
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/anth.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area 4
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A
- UC Transfer Limit: 102 and 102H combined: maximum credit, one course.

Introduction to the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology, as well as a review of significant data and models that contribute to knowledge of the human past. Includes the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; field and laboratory methods; CRM; ethical considerations; and selected cultural sequences.

### ANTH 102H — Introduction to Archaeology, Honors

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 72 (72 lecture)
- **C-ID:** ANTH 150
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Honors Program.
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area 4
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A
- UC Transfer Limit: 102 and 102H combined: maximum credit, one course.

Introduction to the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology, as well as a review of significant data and models that contribute to knowledge of the human past. Includes the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; field and laboratory methods; CRM; ethical considerations; and selected cultural sequences.

### ANTH 103 — Introduction To Cultural Anthropology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** ANTH 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/anth.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A
- UC Transfer Limit: ANTH 103, 121, 122, 123 combined: maximum credit, three units.

Introductory survey course which explores humankind's cultural diversity through the application of contemporary anthropological theories and perspectives. Based on the premise that studying others enables us to see ourselves better. Culture is analyzed, and the basic principles of the discipline are examined critically.

### ANTH 103H — Introduction To Cultural Anthropology, Honors

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 72 (72 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitations on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Honors Program.
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 4
- Transfer Information: C-ID ANTH 120, Cal-GETC Area 4

Introductory survey course which explores humankind's cultural diversity through the application of contemporary anthropological theories and perspectives. Based on the premise that studying others enables us to see ourselves better. Culture is analyzed, and the basic principles of the discipline are examined critically. Emphasis on reading and discussing selections from classic and contemporary research, and producing original research projects.

### ANTH 104 — Language and Culture

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **C-ID:** ANTH 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/anth.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A

Examines the study of language in real-life socio-cultural contexts around the world through the contemporary theory and practice of linguistic anthropology.

### ANTH 109 — Comparative World Cultures

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A

In-depth comparison of two or more of the world's cultures. Emphasizes the cultural and ethnic diversity of the areas. Focuses on a comparison and contrast of traditional cultural complexes, cultures in transition, and contemporary and/or historic patterns.

### ANTH 113 — Witchcraft, Magic, Science And Religion

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 (54 lecture)
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/anth.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5, SBCCGE Area 4
- Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A

Introductory course designed to examine belief systems of a wide variety of cultures around the world.

### ANTH 295 — Internship In Anthropology

- **Units:** 2-4
- **Hours:** 210 (210 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)
- Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of two courses in the Anthropology Department at SBCC prior to enrolling in an Internship course.

Five to 10 hours weekly on-the-job experience. Structured internship program in which students gain experience in community organizations related to the discipline.

### ANTH 299 — Independent Study In Anthropology

- **Units:** 1-4
- **Hours:** 192 (192 lab)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-barbara-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/anth.md)

Directed study, topic chosen by student, 1-3 hours of conference with faculty member, according to the number of units in which a student enrolls.