ANTH B264 Human Fossils and Human Evolution (3 cr.) Introduction to human fossils: their structure, classification, geologic range, and geographical distribution. Credit not given for both ANTH B264 and ANTH B464. (Spring—odd year)

ANTH B266 Monkeys, Apes, and Other Primates (3 cr.) An introductory course in primate behavior, ecology, psychology, comparative functional anatomy and evolution. Credit given for only one of the following: ANTH B106, ANTH B266, or ANTH B466. (Summer—even year)

ANTH B400 Undergraduate Seminar (3 cr.) Selected topics in bioanthropology. Analysis of research. Development of skills in analysis and criticism. Topic varies. May be repeated once if topic changes. (Occasionally)

ANTH B464 Human Paleontology (3 cr.) P: ANTH A103 or ANTH A105 or ANTH A303 or ANTH B200 or 6 credit hours of biology. Human fossils: their structure, classification, geologic range, and geographical distribution. Credit not given for both ANTH B264 and ANTH B464. (Spring—odd year)

ANTH B466 The Primates (3 cr.) P: Any one of ANTH A103, ANTH A105, ANTH B200, or ANTH A303 or 6 credit hours in biology or consent of instructor. Paleontology, functional morphology, behavior, and natural history of the nonhuman primates. Emphasis on behavioral and ecological correlates of morphology. Credit given for only one of the following: ANTH B106, ANTH B266, and ANTH B466. (Summer—even year)

ANTH E108 Cultural Areas and Ethnic Groups (1-3 cr.) An ethnographic survey of a selected culture area or ethnic group. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

ANTH E120 Survey of Indians of North America (3 cr.) P: one course in anthropology or sociology. R: ANTH A104. Ethnographic survey of traditional culture areas of Native Americans from the Arctic to Panama; covers time period from first contact through early twentieth century. Differs from ANTH E320 in that ANTH E120 does not require a library research paper. Intended for nonmajors. Credit not given for both ANTH E120 and ANTH E320. (Fall, Spring)

ANTH E200 Social and Cultural Anthropology (3 cr.) P: ANTH A104 or ANTH A304 or SOC S161. Intermediate survey of theories and problems in social and cultural anthropology. Historical development, methods of inquiry, focal problems, and contemporary theoretical perspectives. (Fall—odd year)

ANTH E221 Native Uses of Herbs (1 cr.) A field experience course on Native American women's uses of herbs, with required readings and hands-on working with plants. (Occasionally)

ANTH E300 Culture Areas and Ethnic Groups (variable title) (1-3 cr.) An ethnographic survey of a selected culture area or ethnic group. (May not be repeated for more than 6 credit hours.)

ANTH E320 Indians of North America (3 cr.) P: one course in anthropology or sociology. R: ANTH A104. Ethnographic survey of culture areas from the Arctic to Panama plus cross-cultural analysis of interrelations of culture, geographical environment, and language families. Credit not given for both ANTH E120 and ANTH E320. (Fall, Spring)

ANTH E323 Indians of Indiana (3 cr.) P: ANTH A104 An introduction to the history and culture of the two principal Native American Nations of Indiana, the Miami and the Pottawatomie. The course takes an ethnohistorical approach, investigating the past and present of these communities on the basis of anthropology research as well as historical.

ANTH E400 Undergraduate Seminar (topic varies) (3 cr.) Intensive examination of selected topics in anthropology. Emphasis upon analytic investigation and critical discussion. Topics will vary. ANTH E400 may be taken twice with different topics. ANTH A200 may be taken twice with different topics. (Occasionally)

ANTH E445 Medical Anthropology (3 cr.) P: one course in anthropology or one course each in sociology and biology. A cross-cultural examination of human biocultural adaptation in health and disease, including biocultural epidemiology, ethnomedical systems in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, and sociocultural change and health. (Spring)

ANTH L200 Language and Culture (3 cr.) An introduction to the study of language and its relation to the rest of culture. (Fall—even year)

ANTH L300 Culture and Language (3 cr.) This course explores the relationships between language and culture, focusing on research methodology and surveying various theoretical frameworks. (Fall—even year)

ANTH P200 Introduction to Prehistoric Archaeology (3 cr.) World prehistory in the framework of major prehistoric cultural innovations. History, techniques, methods, and significance of archaeological research. (Fall)

ANTH P210 Life in the Stone Age (3 cr.) Examination of the major developments in the Stone Age, emphasizing technological innovations, changes in subsistence patterns, and geographic and ecological expansions of human populations. The course will consist of two weekly lectures and a practicum where students will learn to make and use stone tools. (Occasionally)

ANTH P260 Indians Before Columbus (3 cr.) R: one course in anthropology or sociology or history, or geography. Prehistory of Native Americans from Inuit (Eskimos) to Mayans. Differs from ANTH P360 in that ANTH P360 requires a library research paper. Credit not given for both ANTH P260 and ANTH P360. (Summer—odd year)

ANTH P360 Prehistory of North America (3 cr.) P: one course in anthropology or sociology or history or geography. Introduction to antiquity of the American Indian, principal culture areas, and field methods and techniques incident to the recovery of archaeological data and materials. Credit not given for both ANTH P260 and ANTH P360. (Summer—odd year)

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