Winter Courses
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ANT 101: Human Biology
Undergraduate 3 credits
DEC: E SBC: SNW
The major concepts of biology are presented from historical, contemporary, and critical viewpoints. These concepts include the cell, the gene, molecular biology, development, and evolution. The human implications or values associated with each concept are emphasized. Formerly offered as BIO 101 and ANP 101; not for credit in addition to BIO 101 or ANP 101.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Winter 1506 30 Christopher O'Connor-Coates Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open -
ANT 202: People and Pups
Undergraduate 3 credits
SBC: STAS
An introduction to the growing literature on dog evolution, behavior, and cognition to understand why dogs are so well adapted to socializing with humans and what role they play in our societies. This course provides students with a foundation in animal behavior, specifically dog behavior and human-canine relationships. Key questions will include: How do dogs communicate with each other and with us? Are dogs smarter than you think? And what is unique about the bond between people and their pups? Formerly offered as ANP 202. Not for credit in addition to ANP 202.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Winter 1507 30 A. Catherine Markham Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open -
ANT 260: How We Eat
Undergraduate 3 credits
DEC: K SBC: SBS; USA
An introduction to the ways in which people's food habits are shaped not only by their biological needs, but also by the economic, political, ecological, and social worlds in which they live. Students will learn about the economic underpinnings of diverse American foodways; the relationships between food, power, and social status; gendered food production and consumption; the cultural nature of "healthy eating"; the intertwining of foodways and the environment; food's role in religion; and the pressures that keep individuals eating according to cultural norms. Students will explore how these realities affect their own lives and eating habits.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Winter 1131 30 Anastasia Iorga Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open - Modify search