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 for students.
• Student advising and honors programs are also available.
• The department offers field schools, internships, and undergraduate clubs.

Course Details

• 01:070:348 Primate Behavioral Ecology
  • Course Code: 01:070:348
  • Credits: 3
  • Course Description: Understanding the diversity of primate social and reproductive strategies as adaptive solutions to problems posed by foods, predators, mates, rivals, friends, and offspring.
  • Prerequisites: 01:070:212 or permission of instructor.

People

• Department Chair: Omar Dewachi
• Undergraduate Director: Dan Cabanes
• Director of Student Opportunities: Robert S. Scott

Resources

• The department has various resources available for students, including laboratories and research centers.

Support

• The department encourages support from alumni and friends to help fund research, scholarships, and other initiatives.