Anthropology Courses
ANT 100 General Anthropology
This is a survey of anthropology with a brief introduction to each of the four major
fields: physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and ethnology (cultural
anthropology). This course provides a general understanding of humans in relation to
cultures, evolutionary development and racial diversity, capacities for society and the
development of the world's major cultures. 3 credits, SS
ANT 102 Archaeology and the Prehistoric World
Introduction to the prehistoric world from origins of human culture to the beginnings of
written history as revealed by archaeological research at great sites and ruins around
the globe. Archaeological analysis of famous prehistoric sites as case studies to
illustrate concepts and techniques used by archaeologists in their efforts to understand
the rise, florescence and demise of vanished societies. 3 credits, SS
ANT 104 Cultural Anthropology
Survey of cultural anthropology with emphasis on ethnographic description, methodology
and contemporary theory. Cross-cultural comparisons of societies and institutions.
Course includes both humanistic and social scientific approaches to human sociocultural
diversity. 3 credits, SS
ANT 105 Introduction to Physical Anthropology
The biological basis of human evolution and human variation; the place of humans in the
order of primates; consideration and interpretation of the fossil evidence for human
evolution. Without lab: 3 credits, NS; with lab: 4 credits, NS/LS
ANT 204 Cultures of the World
Ethnographic survey of the world's peoples and their cultures. Major regions of the world
considered in an attempt to outline the variety, richness, significance and persistence of
cultural traditions. Not recommended for first-semester freshmen, except with consent
of instructor. 3 credits, SS
ANT 250 Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective (same as WOM 250)
Study of women in a variety of cultures around the world, both past and present.
Includes consideration of the sexual division of labor, marriage systems, child rearing,
relationships between men and women, systems of myth and ideology concerning
women's roles and the effects of socio-economic development and rapid social change.
Not recommended for first-semester freshmen, except with consent of instructor. 3
credits, SS
ANT 260 American Indian Art
A survey of North American Indian art and its relationship to Native American cultures,
past and present. Looks at pre-Columbian art, changes in art with European contact,
and the most recent trends in Native American art. Philosophies of aesthetics and the
relationship of art to material culture and world view will be analyzed from the cross-
cultural perspective of the anthropology of art. Not recommended for first-semester
freshmen, except with consent of instructor. 3 credits, FA/ES
ANT 291 Topics in Anthropology
A specific topic in an instructor's area of special competence. When offered, the
particular topic is indicated in the campus timetable. Prereq: previous anthropology
course or consent of instructor. 2-4 credits; associate degree designation may be
specified depending on topic
ANT 299 Independent Reading and Research
Independent reading and research in anthropology. This is a one-on-one learning
experience with the instructor and depends on student ability to work alone with some
guidance. 1-4 credits; associate degree designation may be available
ANT 302 Archaeology of Wisconsin
Survey of Wisconsin archaeology from the earliest occupation of the state through early
European contact. Emphasis is on ecological and historical factors influencing develop-
ment of prehistoric and historic aboriginal cultures of Wisconsin. Prereq: previous
anthropology course or consent of instructor. 3 credits, SS/ES
ANT 303 The Human Skeleton
Individual bones and teeth, possibly including ancient as well as modern specimens;
sex and age differences; continuous and discontinuous morphological variation of
geographically and ethnically diverse populations; stature reconstruction; forensic
aspects of individual identification; lab training in observations, measurements and
analysis; lecture and lab. Prereq: consent of instructor. 3 credits, NS/LS
ANT 308 Archaeology of North America (Same as AIS 308)
Main pre-Columbian cultures north of Mexico. Includes evidence for cultural developments
and diversity of cultural groups. Prereq: previous anthropology course or consent of
instructor. 3 credits, SS/ES
ANT 314 Indians of North America
Description and analysis of native cultures and the role of environmental and historical
factors in North America. Prereq: previous anthropology course or consent of instructor.
3 credits, SS/ES
ANT 325 Peoples and Cultures: Focused Explorations
Ethnographic survey of the peoples and cultures of a specified geographic region or
culture area. Explores the diversity of societies in the region as well as persistence
and change in cultural traditions. Emphasis may include the role of environment and
prehistoric and historic events; social organization, kinship, belief systems, law,
economics, and language. The selected area reflects the instructor's area of special
competence. When offered, the selected area is indicated in the campus timetable.
Course may be repeated for credit if selected area is different. Prereq: previous
anthropology course or consent of instructor. 3 credits, SS
ANT 343 Anthropology of Religion
Anthropological approaches to selected religious systems, including geographic and
topical comparisons, critical considerations of outstanding contributions and a view of
religion as an ethnographic problem. Prereq: previous anthropology course or consent
of instructor. 3 credits, SS
ANT 350 Illness and Healing in Anthropological Perspective: Introduction to Medical Anthropology
The interrelationships between ecology, culture, society, disease and medicine from the
beginning of humankind to the present. Includes the study of paleopathology (the
analysis of disease found in the fossil record); how health, illness and disease are
defined in a variety of societies; and how people construct cultural systems to cope
with stress and illness. Not recommended for first-semester freshmen, except with
consent of instructor. 3 credits, SS/ES
ANT 353 Indians of the Western Great Lakes
Analysis of Indian cultures in the area around the western Great Lakes, with emphasis
on traditional cultures of the Indians in Wisconsin. Prereq: previous anthropology course
or consent of instructor. 3 credits, SS/ES
ANT 370 Archaeology Field School
Practical application of the basic skills used in the excavation of archaeological sites,
including surveying techniques, methods of excavation, compilation of field data, and
laboratory analysis through participation in an actual archaeological field project. The
site(s) excavated and their location vary by year and campus. Usually offered summers.
Limited enrollment. Generally, one credit is given for each 40 hours of fieldwork.
Additional fees may be required for transportation, food, lodging and equipment.
Prereq: previous anthropology course and consent of instructor; ANT 102 highly
recommended. 1-6 credits, AP