Program Overview

Department of Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology offers various programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• The department provides three majors:
  • B.A. in Anthropology
  • B.A. in Cultural Anthropology
  • B.S. in Evolutionary Anthropology
• Four minors are also offered.
• A Certificate in Evolutionary Medicine is available.
• Courses and course schedules are provided, including summer and winter courses.
• Student advising and honors programs are available, with an undergraduate honors timeline.
• Careers in anthropology, field schools, internships, and undergraduate clubs are also part of the program.

Course Details

01:070:207 Prehistoric Archaeology of Europe

• Course Code: 01:070:207
• Semester(s) Offered: Spring
• Credits: 3
• SAS Core Certified: WCd, WCr
• Instructor(s): Cabanes, Dan
• Sample Syllabus: 01:070:207 Prehistoric Archaeology of Europe - Most Current Syllabus

Course Description

The prehistory of Europe from the arrival of the first humans until the end of the Viking Age, focusing on Neanderthal and modern human interactions, the ritual systems of Paleolithic cave painters, the Atlantic societies that built megalithic monuments, the beginnings of agriculture, the Mycenaean culture, Northern European “barbarians” who terrorized Rome, trade, metallurgy, early states, writing, religion, and women in ancient societies. Prerequisite: 01:070:105.

Meets Core Curriculum Requirement for WCR WCD, but not both together.