* COURSE DESCRIPTIONS *

ANTR 1006 E Introduction to Anthropology I
Anthropology is the holistic study of humankind, including human biological and cultural variation/adaptations in space and time. This course provides the student with a general introduction to: (a) Archaeology, the gathering and interpretation of data about past human behaviour; and (b) Physical/Biological Anthropology, the study of human physical variation and adaptations, human evolution, and the comparison of humans to other primates. Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 1005 and ANTR 1006. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 1007 E Introduction to Anthropology II
Anthropology is the holistic study of humankind, including human biological and cultural variation/adaptations in space and time. This course provides the student with a general introduction to: (a) Social/Cultural Anthropology, consisting of a general survey of the field, with a concentration on the comparative analysis of culture (using examples from different societies around the world); (b) Anthropological Linguistics, focussing on the origin, structure, distribution, and social/cultural aspects of human languages; and (c) Applied Anthropology, concerning the identification and resolution of practical problems via anthropological methods. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 or permission of the program. Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 1005 and ANTR 1007. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 2005 E 10 - Child Rearing Across Cultures
Case studies of child-rearing practices from around the world, including the acquisition of language, social and cultural values and roles, are used to illustrate the main areas of the subject. (Envision) cr 6 Normally not available to full-time on-campus students during Winter Session

ANTR 2016 E Human Biological Variation, Adaptations and Health
An introduction to the study of human variation within a biocultural and medical framework. The course includes a discussion of relevant genetics, geographic distribution of human traits, growth and development, sexually linked variation, anatomo-physiological adaptations to the environment, aging, demography, epidemiological anthropology, and applied bioanthropology in medical and forensic sciences. Integrated laboratory sessions and/or practical Internet assignments familiarise students with the research methods and techniques in this area of studies. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 2016 and ANTR 2015. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 3

ANTR 2017 E Human Evolution
An introduction to the study of human evolution within a biocultural framework. Includes a discussion of relevant evolutionary theory and fossil record, palaeoprimatology and primatology (the study of non-human primates), and palaeoanthropology (the hominid fossil record and its interpretation). Integrated laboratory sessions and/or practical Internet assignments familiarise students with the research methods and techniques in this area of physical/biological anthropology. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 2017 and ANTR 2015. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 3

ANTR 2036 E Ethnology of North American Native Peoples
Description and comparative analysis of the socio-cultural systems of the original peoples of North America as they were at the time of contact with Europeans. After an introduction to the peopling of North America and the development of North American Native culture areas and languages, this course compares the forms of social organisation and adaptation of Native North Americans. The following aboriginal culture areas north of Mexico are surveyed: the Southeast, the Eastern Agriculturalists and other Eastern Woodland groups, the Plains and the Prairies, the Southwest, the Intermontane area (including the Great Basin, California and the Plateau), the Northwest Coast, the Subarctic, and a brief examination of the Arctic. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr

ANTR 2046 E World Ethnology: Peoples of the World
An introduction to ethnology through a worldwide survey. Includes ethnographic descriptions and comparisons of societies outside of North America organised at the band, tribal, chiefdom, rural and state levels. Geographic areas covered include Mesoamerica, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 2046 and ANTR 2045. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 2075 E Living Museology and Educational Tourism
This course will explore "Living Museums" in a cross-cultural context. It will focus on practical and theoretical aspects of cultural and scientific displays and classification in museums and science centres. Field trips to representative sites in Ontario and elsewhere may be included, and there will be "hands-on" involvement in both living museums concepts and traditional cultural contexts. (lec 1, sem 1, exp 1) cr 6

ANTR 2095 EL 10 World Prehistory and Archaeology
This course uses archaeological and other anthropological data to study the major aspects of human cultural evolution from a world-wide perspective. The subject matter encompasses three major periods in the human past - food foraging during the Pleistocene and early Holocene, early food producing societies, and the first civilizations. In all cases we explore the reasons for cultural changes and we use both Old and New World examples. Case studies illustrate particular archaeological cultures and standard archaeological techniques and methods. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 & 1007 or permission of the instructor. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 6
*Offered on-campus for ANTR students and through Continuing Education open to off-campus students.

ANTR 2906 E Introduction to Linguistics
A survey of linguistics, including phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and the distribution of languages around the world.  Prerequisite: ANTR 1005 or ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 3016 E Anthropological Theory: Historical Background
The history and analysis of theory in anthropological thinking, from ancient scholars to the present. Particular attention is paid to Europe and North America after 1860; the development of key concepts such as evolution, culture, cultural relativism and holism; and the main historical schools of thought within the discipline. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 3017 E Anthropological Theory: Current Perspectives
A survey of current theoretical trends and counter-currents in the subdisciplines of anthropology. This course builds on the historical background covered in ANTR 3016. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3)
cr 3

ANTR 3026 E Anthropological Research: Project Design
Methodological background for techniques in anthropological research, including archaeology, physical/biological anthropology, and/or social/cultural anthropology as specified. Lectures, seminars, and practica demonstrating various methods used in anthropological research. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and ANTR 1007 or permission of the instructor (lec 1, tut 1, exp 1) cr 3

ANTR 3027 E Anthropological Research: Practicum
Students have the opportunity to participate in research involving the collection, analysis, and reporting of anthropological data in any field of the discipline. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. (lec 1, tut 1, exp 1) cr 3

ANTR 3036 E Human Skeletal Biology
This course presents the normal anatomy of the human skeleton, including metrical and morphological variation. Basic analytical techniques used by osteologists, forensic anthropologists and archaeologists are discussed within this context. Prerequisite: ANTR 2016 and ANTR 2017 or permission of the instructor. (lec 2, lab 1 ) 3 cr

ANTR 3037 E Palaeoanthropology: Human Origins
This course explores the emergence of modern humans by examining the palaeontological record from early primates to Homo sapiens sapiens. A discussion of palaeoanthropological analytical techniques is also presented. Prerequisites: ANTR 2016 and 2017 or permission of the instructor. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 3

ANTR 3046 E Human Ecology and Palaeoecology
This course examines human-environment interactions in time and space froman Anthropological perspective, and reviews the advantages and limitations of the ecosystem approach as previously and presently applied to human studies. Human behaviour and how it has evolved will be studied using models such as optimal foraging strategy, population regulation, carrying capacity and bioenergetics. Environmental Anthropology is also discussed within the context of human ecology.  Prerequisites: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor. Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 3046 and ANTR 3045. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 3047 E Public Health and Epidemiology
Essentials of public health and epidemiology are covered in this course. The approach is multidisciplinary and from a systems perspective; considering biotic, abiotic and socio-cultural determinants of health and sickness. The focus is applied, with emphasis on evidence-based critical analysis, prevention and clinical practice. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 3066 E Laboratory and Analytical Procedures in Archaeology
This course will provide training in laboratory methods and procedures for artifact and ecofact analysis, and the interpretation of sedimentary contexts. It will focus mainly on archaeological remains from sites in the Great Lakes region, northern Ontario, and the boreal forest. Advanced analyses, data presentation, and report writing will be an integral part of the course and may include training in specialised archaeological field procedures and interpretation. Prerequisite: One of ANTR 2026, ANTR 2027 or ANTR 2095, or permission of the instructor. Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 3066 and ANTR 3065. (lec 1, lab 2) cr 3

ANTR 3086 E Medical Anthropology: Medicine, Culture and Society
This course provides an introduction to medical anthropology, as well as a critical anthropological analysis of "mainstream Western medicine" and its role within contemporary society. The focus is on the culture of conventional Medicine, including a historical and epistemological overview of its paradigms and its dynamics, and the cultural aspects of surgical and clinical practice (as part of socio-economic systems) vis-à-vis the public health and preventive medicine perspectives. Possible avenues to improve health at the community level are explored, using the discussed topics as sources for heuristic modelling.
**Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 3086 and ANTR 3085. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 3087 E Ethnomedicine: Cross-Cultural Healing
This course offers a worldwide cross-cultural survey of the myriad healing traditions, approaches and diagnostic modalities available today in "mainstream" and "complementary/alternative" medicine (CAM). Empirical, theoretical and traditional ideas about healing are examined from a comparative and integrative perspective. The major scholarly healing traditions (conventional Western medicine, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and Unani Tibb) are examined in greater detail.  **Students cannot retain credit for both ANTR 3087 and ANTR 3085. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 3095 E Archaeological Field Procedures
Students will participate in archaeological survey and excavations within a formal field school setting, and will learn the standard methods and procedures in field data recovery and recording. The emphasis of this course will be on providing the practical experience needed to make decisions and to solve problems encountered in archaeological field work and to learn the range of skills needed to work on field programs. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006 and 1007 or permission of the instructor (this course is restricted to Anthropology majors). (exp 3) cr 6

ANTR 3206 E - Old World Archaeological Culture History
This course explores the cultural history of a specific region of the Old World in detail, examining the cultural developments that occurred in the broader context of worldwide changes. Students will read and learn to interpret primary data in the form of site reports and scientific articles. Examples of regions studied include: Africa, the Levant, East Asia, and Europe. PREREQ: ANTR 2095. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 3

ANTR 3207 E - New World Archaeological Culture History
This course explores the cultural history of a specific region of the New World in detail, examining the cultural developments that occurred in the broader context of worldwide changes. Students will read and learn to interpret primary data in the form of site reports and scientific articles. Occasionally the offering may include a field trip to a local archaeological site. Examples of regions studied include: Ontario, the Arctic, Mesoamerica. PREREQ: ANTR 2095. (lec 2, lab 1) cr 3

ANTR 3905 E Independent Studies
An opportunity for qualified students to conduct special studies in any field of anthropology beyond or outside of regular departmental offerings. A member of the department supervises the student's program. Written work and periodic discussions are required. Prerequisite: permission of the department. (tut 1, sem 1, exp 1) cr 6

ANTR 4006 E Food and Disease Prevention
The kind and amount of substances ingested is a major determinant of human health. In this course we will discuss the evolutionary, cultural and historical reasons for dietary choices and their relation to disease patterns. We will also focus on kinds of foodstuff, lack of essential nutrients, and ingestion of artificial products that lead to disease; the evidence for and against dietary supplements and "health food;" weight-control diets and special eating regimes; and examine dietary choices from worldwide cultures (e.g., Mediterranean and Asian diets) that seem to offer optimum protection against disease and maximise longevity. Pre-requisites: One of ANTR 2016, 3047, 3086, 3087 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 4007 E Origins of Sickness and Medicine
The prehistoric and historic roots of sickness and medicine are examined in this course. Topics covered include paleopathology; epidemiological transitions; diseases of colonisation; the history of major epidemics and public health; emergent and re-emergent diseases; historic background to understand Western medical culture and practices; and historic sketches of homeopathy, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and other healing traditions. Pre-requisites: One of ANTR 2016, 3047, 3086, 3087 or permission of the instructor. (lec 3) cr 3

ANTR 4035 E - Advanced Analysis in Archaeology
This course will introduce students to in-depth analysis of one or more archaeological artefact classes and associated sedimentary materials. Students will be introduced to a range of methods used in such analysis and will prepare a report on the analysis of a sample of material. The materials subject to analysis may include lithics, ceramics, or faunal remains. Alternatively, the course may investigate methods of geoarchaelogy and archaeometry. PREREQ: ANTR 3066 or instructor’s permission. (lec 1, tut 1, exp 1) cr 6

ANTR 4056 E Advanced Topics in Social/Cultural Anthropology
This course builds on second and third-year level training in the study of culture and its rolein human adaptations and/or social organisation. Students will be required to carry out original research, which can include library work, theoretical issues, fieldwork and/or work within an agency. Prerequisite: ANTR 1006, 1007, 2046, 2906, 3016, and 3017, or permission of the instructor. (lec 1, tut 1, exp 1)
cr 3