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Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology (ASB102) 3 Credits

Principles of cultural and social anthropology, with illustrative materials from a variety of cultures. The nature of culture; social, political, and economic systems; religion, aesthetics and language. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

Class#	College	Room	Delivery	Semester	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
52284	Scottsdale	Soc/Behavioral Bldg, Room 175	In Person	Spring 2010	01/19/2010- 05/14/2010	TuTh	10:30AM- 11:45AM	Abramowicz	Open 11 of 24 Seats Available
Notes Class 52284 costs include Anthropology Class Fee: $4.00
53843	Scottsdale: Online	Online Course	Internet	Spring 2010	01/19/2010- 05/14/2010	N/A	N/A	Cole	Open 18 of 25 Seats Available
Notes PLEASE NOTE: This is an online class. Basic computer skills and reliable internet access are required. Computer/internet access is available to students on campus. All students must provide a valid email address at registration. Students must contact instructor by email at: lisa.cole@sccmail.maricopa.edu by class start date. NOTE: All registered students are encouraged to use their FREE student GMail account for all their college business. Go to: my.maricopa.edu and click on GoogleApps@Maricopa this link brings you to a dedicated, Maricopa only, login interface. Class 53843 costs include Anthropology Class Fee: $4.00

Magic, Witchcraft and Healing: An Introduction to Comparative Religion (ASB214) 3 Credits

Origins, elements, and forms of religion; a comparative survey of religious beliefs, myths, rituals and symbolism including magic, witchcraft and healing as practiced in selected regions of the world; the place of religion in the total culture. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class#	College	Room	Delivery	Semester	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
52286	Scottsdale	Soc/Behavioral Bldg, Room 175	In Person	Spring 2010	01/20/2010- 05/14/2010	MW	12:00PM- 1:15PM	Abramowicz	Open 15 of 24 Seats Available
Notes Class 52286 costs include Anthropology Class Fee: $4.00

Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World (ASB222) 3 Credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, H, HU, SB

Class#	College	Room	Delivery	Semester	Dates	Days	Times	Instructor	Availability
52608	Scottsdale	Room location to be announced	In Person	Spring 2010	01/19/2010- 05/14/2010	TuTh	9:00AM- 10:15AM	Cole	Open 12 of 35 Seats Available
Notes Class 52608 costs include Anthropology Class Fee: $4.00

Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World (ASB223) 3 Credits

Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled lifeways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North American, Central America, and South America. Prerequisites: None.