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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
57091	Scottsdale	Applied Science Bldg. Room 291	In Person	Fall 2009	08/25/2009- 12/18/2009	TuTh	10:30AM- 11:45AM	Abramowicz	Closed No Seats Available
Notes Class 57091 costs include Anthropology Class Fee: $4.00
57089	Scottsdale: Online	Online Course	Internet	Fall 2009	08/24/2009- 12/18/2009	N/A	N/A	Cole	Closed No Seats Available
Notes This is an online class. Basic computer skills and internet access are required. Computer/internet access available to students on campus. Students must contact instructor by email at: lisa.cole@sccmail.maricopa.edu by class start date. Students must provide a valid email address at registration. Class 57089 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
57449	Scottsdale	Soc/Behavioral Bldg, Room 175	In Person	Fall 2009	08/24/2009- 12/18/2009	MW	12:00PM- 1:15PM	Abramowicz	Closed No Seats Available
Notes Class 57449 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
59307	Scottsdale	Soc/Behavioral Bldg, Room 182	In Person	Fall 2009	08/25/2009- 12/18/2009	TuTh	9:00AM- 10:15AM	Cole	Closed No Seats Available
Notes Class 59307 costs include Anthropology Class Fee: $4.00
57251	Scottsdale	Soc/Behavioral Bldg, Room 169	In Person	Fall 2009	08/27/2009- 12/18/2009	Th	6:00PM- 8:40PM	Fink	Closed on 08/31/2009
Notes Class 57251 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.