Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH-100 
Introduction to Anthropology
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course provides a basic understanding of the four sub-fields of anthropology: biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and sociocultural anthropology. The course introduces foundational concepts, theories, and methods used by anthropologists to examine human cultural and biological variation through time and space. Emphasis is placed upon how the science of anthropology can be applied to help understand and solve contemporary problems.
ANTH-102
Cultural Anthropology
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides a detailed overview of cultural anthropology. The course examines foundational concepts, methods, and theories used by anthropologists to examine the diversity of cultural practices and beliefs that exist throughout the world. Topics include: language, kinship, religion, magic, witchcraft, political systems, gender, and inequality among others. Emphasis is placed upon the comparative study of indigenous communities and how the science of cultural anthropology can be applied to help understand and solve contemporary problems.
ANTH-103 Introduction to Archaeology
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides a general overview of prehistoric and historical archaeology. Topics include history of archaeology; dating methods and chronology; techniques used to reconstruct the physical, biological and behavioral adaptations of hums; cultural resource management; and public archaeology.
ANTH-104 
Biological Anthropology
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course compromises foundational concepts, methods, and theories, used by anthropologists to study human evolution. Topics include evolutionary theory, genetics, human variation, adaption, primates, the fossil record, and the relationship between environment, biology, and behavior. Students will examine where, when, how, and why humans have evolved to be the species that we are today.
ANTH-225 Native People of North America
3 Credits
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Offering: Fall and Spring Only, All Years
This course provides a general overview of the Indigenous cultures of North America, with an emphasis on specific Indigenous cultures of the Northwest. The course takes a critical approach to foundational concepts and methods used by anthropologists, reflecting the current trend of the discipline grappling with traditionally colonial mindset. This course examines the variance of language, socio-political and legal systems, ideas and structures of kinship and family, relations of land, and contemporary legal and environmental issues facing Indigenous North Americans. This course's definition of "North America" includes Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and the Indigenous peoples of the colonial territories of the United States. This course is the same as AIST-225.
Recommended Prerequisites: ANTH-100
ANTH-298 Fieldwork Practicum
1-6 Credits
Internship: 1 hour per week
Offering: Fall, Spring, and Summer, All Years
This course offers credit for involvement in fieldwork opportunities related to anthropology. Typically, students volunteer for local, state, and federal agencies or participate in field schools operated by educational institutions or non-profit organizations. The goals of this practicum are to gain applied knowledge and skills while also providing service to the community. Requirements include supervision by a representative of the hosting organization and an NIC anthropology faculty member. Enrollment is dependent on the faculty and student finding a suitable position. Students should contact lead anthropology faculty prior to communicating with possible organizations, preferably the semester before the student would like to complete the practicum. Practicum opportunities may require a specific application process, which may take some time to complete. Instructor permission required.
Recommended Prerequisites: ANTH-102, ANTH-103, ANTH-104, ANTH-225