Current Anthropology Courses at UAA

Spring 2025

ANTH

  • A101 *Intro to Anthropology 3 Credits

    *Intro to Anthropology

    Introduces fundamentals of the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology and anthropological linguistics. Emphasizes basic ideas, perspectives and methods of anthropology. Special Note: Recommended for non-majors. Majors can apply it to their degree as a program elective.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30097 201 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 116 Anctil, Mallory January 13 - May 3 40
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    View detailed information for CRN:30098 202 Anctil, Mallory March 3 - May 3 40
  • A200 *Alaska Native Cultures 3 Credits

    *Alaska Native Cultures

    Surveys Alaska Native peoples, including cultural heritage, ethnohistory, and contemporary experiences from an anthropological perspective. Covers environmental settings, linguistic subdivisions, precolonial sociocultural organization and subsistence patterns, contact with non-Native groups, and key issues, including education, politics and law.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30099 001 TR 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 116 Smith, Gerad January 13 - May 3 40
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    View detailed information for CRN:30100 201 Smith, Gerad January 13 - March 8 40
    View detailed information for CRN:30101 202 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 13 - May 3 40
    View detailed information for CRN:30102 203 Spiers, Kent January 13 - May 3 40
  • A202 *Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits

    *Cultural Anthropology

    Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, ethical considerations and methods in the study of culture and cultural change. Emphasizes cross-cultural comparisons of sociopolitical systems, kinship, ethnicity, gender, subsistence, religion and art, integrating applied, local, regional and global perspectives.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30103 201 Spiers, Kent January 13 - May 3 40
  • A205 *Biological Anthropology 3 Credits

    *Biological Anthropology

    Introduces biocultural perspectives on human and non-human primate behavior, biological diversity, and the development of the theory of evolution. Examines the fossil record, genetic and epigenetic variation, physiological adaptations, and applied research in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30104 201 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM BMH 119 Anctil, Mallory January 13 - May 3 38
    View detailed information for CRN:30104 201 MW 10:00AM - 11:15AM BMH 235 Anctil, Mallory January 13 - May 3 38
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  • A205L *Biological Anthropology Lab 1 Credits

    *Biological Anthropology Lab

    Introduces students to laboratory practice in biological anthropology. Includes the fossil record, genetic and epigenetic variation, and physiological adaptations of humans and non-human primates.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30105 001 F 1:00PM - 2:40PM BMH 243 Anctil, Mallory January 13 - May 3 24
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  • A210 *Linguistic Anthropology 3 Credits

    *Linguistic Anthropology

    Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, ethical considerations and methods in the anthropological study of language. Explores topics in language and culture, including the origin of human speech, language structure, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language change and variation, multilingualism, language endangerment and revitalization, language and gender, and folk taxonomies.

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  • A211 *Archaeology 3 Credits

    *Archaeology

    Introduces the historical development, basic concepts, terminology, ethical considerations, theories, and methods of archaeology with an emphasis on North American approaches.

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    View detailed information for CRN:34122 1D1 Eufemio, Elizabeth January 13 - May 3 20
  • A250 *First Footsteps/First Cities 3 Credits

    *First Footsteps/First Cities

    Follows the path of the first hominins in Africa to the establishment of the first cities in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas using current paleoanthropological and archaeological information. Introduces the biological and cultural emergence of modern humans and innovations that lead to food/animal domestication, urbanization, and state formation.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30106 001 TR 10:00AM - 11:15AM BMH 119 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 13 - May 3 38
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  • A390C Comparative Culture Studies 3 Credits

    Comparative Culture Studies

    Explores a specific topic of contemporary anthropological inquiry, providing comparative, in-depth insights from at least two of the four subfields of anthropology. Survey of ethnology/ethnography on the topic. Topical focus will vary by semester. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle.

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    View detailed information for CRN:35597 201 MW 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 119 Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 30
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  • A455 *Culture and Health 3 Credits

    *Culture and Health

    Surveys the relationship of human culture to health and disease. Includes ancient disease and impact on human evolution, interrelationship between biology and culture, alternative health systems, and applicability to contemporary problems. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A655. Registration Restrictions: Completion of Tier 1 (basic college-level) GER courses May be stacked with: ANTH A655

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    View detailed information for CRN:35598 251 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 119 Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 30
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  • A458 Applied Ethics in Anthropology 3 Credits

    Applied Ethics in Anthropology

    Examines the ethical issues that confront anthropologists, and the responsibilities they have to the public, the discipline, their colleagues and members of the communities with whom they are working. Course topic will vary with focus on a different subfield of anthropology. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A658 with the same subtitle. May be stacked with: ANTH A658

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    View detailed information for CRN:35600 251 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 243 Smith, Gerad January 13 - May 3 20
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  • A487 Field Methods Cultural Anth 1 - 8 Credits

    Field Methods Cultural Anth

    Applies cultural anthropological research techniques by completing field-based research as a class project. Projects vary each semester, but may include archival/historical research and contemporary ethnographic projects. Methods may include qualitative and quantitative data collection with an emphasis on ethnographic research techniques. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Registration Restrictions: Instructor approval May be stacked with: ANTH A687

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    View detailed information for CRN:35602 251 - FIELD TBA Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 20
    View detailed information for CRN:35602 251 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 243 Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 20
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  • A490E Culture, Environment, Place 3 Credits

    Culture, Environment, Place

    Examines relationships between human culture, space and place with attention to the constructions, experiences and perceptions of the physical environment. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Not available for credit to students who have completed ANTH A690E with the same subtitle. May be stacked with: ANTH A690E

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    View detailed information for CRN:35604 251 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 119 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 13 - May 3 25
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  • A499 Senior Thesis in Anthropology 3 Credits

    Senior Thesis in Anthropology

    Independent library, laboratory, or field research in anthropology resulting in a substantial, thesis-quality paper. Special Note: May be repeated once for credit as a part of a two-semester sequence, with permission of thesis advisor. Must satisfy all requirements for honors in Anthropology. Registration Restrictions: Faculty approval

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    View detailed information for CRN:30112 001 - ARR ARR Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 1
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  • A620 Research Design 1 Credits

    Research Design

    Applies method and theory of research design to students' capstone research (thesis or applied project). Covers developing a research question, conducting a literature review, and writing a research prospectus.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30113 001 W 4:00PM - 4:50PM BMH 241 Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 4
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  • A655 Adv Studies in Culture/Health 3 Credits

    Adv Studies in Culture/Health

    Surveys and evaluates the relationship of human culture to health and disease. Includes ancient disease and impact on human evolution, interrelationship between biology and culture, alternative health systems, and applicability to contemporary problems. Special Note: Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A455

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    View detailed information for CRN:35599 251 MW 2:30PM - 3:45PM BMH 119 Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 5
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  • A658 Adv Applied Ethics in Anth 3 Credits

    Adv Applied Ethics in Anth

    Examines critically the ethical issues that confront anthropologists and archaeologists, and the responsibilities they have to the public, the discipline, their colleagues, and members of the communities with whom they are working. Course topic will vary with focus on a different subfield of anthropology. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A458

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    View detailed information for CRN:35601 251 TR 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 243 Smith, Gerad January 13 - May 3 4
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  • A687 Adv Field Methods Cultrl Anth 1 - 8 Credits

    Adv Field Methods Cultrl Anth

    Applies cultural anthropological research techniques by completing field-based research as a class project. Projects vary each semester but may include archival/historical research and contemporary ethnographic projects. Methods may include qualitative and quantitative data collection with an emphasis on ethnographic research techniques. Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. Graduate students will supervise undergraduate tasks under supervision of instructor. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and instructor approval May be stacked with: ANTH A487

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    View detailed information for CRN:35603 251 - FIELD TBA Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 5
    View detailed information for CRN:35603 251 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM BMH 243 Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 5
    View detailed information for CRN:35603 251 MW 1:00PM - 2:15PM DIST ONLINE Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 5
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  • A690E Adv Culture Environment Place 3 Credits

    Adv Culture Environment Place

    Examines and evaluates relationships among human culture, space and place with attention to the constructions and perceptions of the physical environment. Special Note: May be repeated once with a change of subtitle. Graduate students will be assigned more in-depth research, additional class readings and mentoring positions for undergraduates. Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing May be stacked with: ANTH A490E

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    View detailed information for CRN:35605 251 TR 11:30AM - 12:45AM BMH 119 Taivalkoski, Ariel January 13 - May 3 4
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  • A698 Individual Research 1 - 3 Credits

    Individual Research

    Engages student in supervised field, laboratory and/or library research that precedes research capstone activities (thesis research or applied project). Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least two credits are required for graduation. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

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    View detailed information for CRN:30117 202 - ARR ARR Harrod, Ryan January 13 - May 3 2
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    View detailed information for CRN:30118 203 - ARR ARR Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 2
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    View detailed information for CRN:30119 204 - ARR ARR Dunstan, Adam January 13 - May 3 2
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    View detailed information for CRN:35606 201 - ARR ARR Staff, UA January 13 - May 3 2
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  • A699P Applied Capstone Project 1 - 6 Credits

    Applied Capstone Project

    Engages student in applied research activities conducted under the supervision of a graduate committee for a research capstone applied project. Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least three credits are required for graduation. Offered during all semesters. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty advisor approval

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    View detailed information for CRN:30120 001 - ARR ARR Ogilvie, Kristen January 13 - May 3 2
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  • A699T Thesis Research 1 - 6 Credits

    Thesis Research

    Engages student in independent research conducted under the supervision of a graduate committee for a research-based thesis. Special Note: Students may enroll for variable credit, but at least three credits are required for graduation. Offered during all semesters. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Registration Restrictions: Faculty advisor approval

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