Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - OPEN COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 12/09/2010 14:50:13
ANTHROPOLOGY
5.5 Week Session June 1 - July 7
ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology
G [24/27] 10723 Lec 005 RGC A257 MTWThF 9:05am - 10:35am OH Smith, Gary
ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology
G [19/20] 10725 Lec 002 PER TBA TBA OH Bell, Karen
10725 is restricted to Study Abroad students. Instruction will be delivered at RGC
and in Peru. For more information please visit www.austincc.edu/chayman/.
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
G [12/36] 10726 Lec 004 RGC 110 MTWTh 12:15pm - 2:05pm OH Pool, Michael
ANTH 2373 Topics in Anthropology
G [11/12] 10729 Lec 001 HBC TBA MTWThF 6:00pm - 7:30pm OH Davis, Clinton
Mesoamerican Archaeology. Synonym 10729 Instructor approval required. Portion of
course will be taught in Mexico.
G [11/12] 12634 Lec 002 HBC TBA MTWThF 7:30pm - 9:30pm OH Brown, David
Archaeological Field Methods. Synonym 12634 Instructor approval required. Course
will conclude in Mexico.
ANTH 2389 Academic Cooperative in Anthropology
I+ [19/20] 10730 Lec 001 PER 111 MW 5:35pm - 7:25pm OH Hayman, Carol
10730 is restricted to Study Abroad students. Instruction will be delivered at RGC
and in Peru. For more information please visit www.austincc.edu/chayman/.
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
ANTH 2389 Academic Cooperative in Anthropology
I+ [11/15] 10731 Lec 002 MEX TBA TTh 3:30pm - 5:50pm OH Chipley, Mary
Synonym 10731 Instructor approval required. Portion of course will be taught in
Mexico.
5.5 Week Session July 8 - August 15
ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology
G [19/35] 10257 Lec 001 RGC 314 MTWTh 10:40am - 12:35pm OH Schergen, Elizabeth
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
G [12/36] 10259 Lec 002 NRG 2121 MTWThF 9:05am - 10:35am OH Rawlings, Tiffany
G [25/36] 10260 Lec 005 RGC A251 MTWTh 12:35pm - 2:30pm OH Smith, Gary
5.5 Week Session June 1 - July 7
ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology
G [29/36] 10722 OPC 003 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Davis, Clinton
10722 - Internet access required. C. Davis, 223.3389, email: cdavis@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/cdavis ONLY during the 1st week
of class
ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology
G [30/36] 10724 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Bell, Karen
10724 - Internet access required. K. Bell, 873.9445, email: kbell@austincc.edu.
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/kbell ONLY from 5/29-6/3
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
G [46/48] 10728 OPC 006 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Heiden, Sherry
10728 - Internet access required. S. Heiden, 922.8980, email: sheiden@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/sheiden/ during the 1st week of
class.
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology
G [36/30] 11303 OPC 004 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Davis, Clinton
11303 - Internet access required. C. Davis, 223.3389, email: cdavis@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/cdavis ONLY during the 1st week
of class
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
G [40/48] 12345 OPC 001 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Heiden, Sherry
12345 - Internet access required. S. Heiden, 922.8980, email: sheiden@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/sheiden/ during the 1st week of
class.
5.5 Week Session July 8 - August 15
ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology
G [36/30] 10258 OPC 002 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Davis, Clinton
10258 - Internet access required. C. Davis, 223.3389, email: cdavis@austincc.edu
MANDATORY Online orientation at www.austincc.edu/cdavis ONLY during the 1st week
of class
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
G [49/60] 10261 OPC 007 PCM Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Chipley, Mary
10261 - Internet access required. M. Chipley, 413.4868, email drchipley@gmail.com
- MANDATORY Orientation info after 7/5 at www.austincc.edu/mchipley/
ANTH 2301 Physical Anthropology
An introduction to the study of the bio/cultural diversity of humans. The interaction between culture and biology produces a variety of human biological adaptations that are traced through the following avenues: the fossil record of primates, primate behavior, and the genetic makeup of modern populations.
Physical Anthropology: Honors - Please contact the Honors Department at 223–3255 or honors@austincc.edu for additional information.
ANTH 2302 Introduction to Archaeology
This course covers archaeological techniques for reconstructing ancient societies. Emphasis is placed on archaeological questions, scientific methods, and culture change.
ANTH 2351 Cultural Anthropology
This course introduces the student to a holistic study of culture. The major elements of human social behavior, material culture, and cultural diversity are studied as adaptations to social and environmental change--past and present.
ANTH 2373 Topics in Anthropology
Unique needs courses in Anthropology and Archaeology.
Archaeological Field Methods- This course introduces students to field and laboratory methods in archaeology. Course objectives include research design, surface survey and excavation, analysis of artifacts and other remains, and preparation of final reports. Emphasis on specific aspects of archaeological fieldwork will depend on where (US or international) taught.
Mesoamerican Archaeology- An introduction to the study of Mesoamerican prehistory. The rise of civilization, writing, religion, and technology in the New World’s greatest prehistoric society is traced through regional studies and field documentation.
ANTH 2389 Academic Cooperative in Anthropology
Integrates on-campus study with practical hands-on experience in anthropology. In conjunction with class seminars, the student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of anthropology or archaeology. Prerequisite: ANTH 2301 or ANTH 2302 or ANTH 2351 or instructor approval.