Public Service

Anthropology, ANTH = 0480

4010. Language and Culture. 3 hours. This course focuses on language
and all other forms of human communication within the context of
culture and society, human thought and behavior. Special attention is
paid to the relationships between culture and language, the social uses
of language, language as a model for interpreting culture, language and
all other forms of non-verbal communication within speech interactions.
Extralinguistic communication (e.g. proxemics, kinesics), usually
meaning out-of-awareness communication for most speakers, will be
addressed as cultural communication. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or
consent of department.

4020. Applied Anthropology. 3 hours. This course is concerned with the
development, theory, methods and approaches of applied anthropology.
Through case materials, the course will examine both the current and
historical roles and contributions of the various subfields in the
application of anthropology to the problems of culture. Special
attention will be directed at developing some understanding and
appreciation of the problems and ethics involved in applied or
practical activities, and to developing the necessary skills and
methods for assuming such a role as applied anthropologist.

4050. Contemporary Ethnic Groups. 3 hours. This course examines the
complexities and intricacies involved in the definition of "ethnic
group" in the contemporary world. Different case studies will be used
to gain understanding and data for the definition of the term.
Socioeconomic organization, political systems and ideological creations
will be taken into account to analyze ethnic groups and the role they
perform within national and international contexts. The role and
performance of the anthropologists in both the analysis and the
creation of images regarding the ethnic groups existing today is
emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or consent of the department.

4250. Development of Anthropological Thought. 3 hours. An overview of
the history of anthropological thought from its origins to the
contemporary schools of anthropology, with emphasis on the scientific,
intellectual and sociopolitical causes and consequences of changes in
major conceptual orientations to man and culture. Prerequisite(s): ANTH
1010 or 2250, or consent of department.

4600. Topics in Physical Anthropology. 3 hours. Selected topics of
interest and significance in physical anthropology, such as human
osteology and primate behavior, are covered during different semesters.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or BIOL 1610/1630 or equivalent, or consent
of department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

4610. Topics in Sociocultural Anthropology. 3 hours. Selected topics of
interest and significance in sociocultural anthropology, offered at
different times, include education and anthropology, urban
anthropology, anthropology of art, anthropology of warfare and
conflict, and cultural ecology. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or 2250, or
consent of department. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

4620. Topics in Archaeology. 3 hours. Selected topics of interest and
significance in archaeology, such as historic archaeology, Texas
archaeology, New World archaeology, Old World archaeology and
Meso-American archaeology are covered during different semesters.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH/ARCH 2500 or consent of department. May be
repeated for credit as topics vary.

4700. Magic, Witchcraft and Religion. 3 hours. Anthropological
approaches to the study of cultural beliefs in the supernatural,
including religions, myth, ritual, totemism, magic and shamanism.
Examination of the role of the supernatural in culture.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or consent of department.

4750. Culture Change. 3 hours. Examines cultural change on the broad
level of human evolution and the more specific level of directed
change. Emphasis is placed on gaining an understanding of the
interactional and multicultural aspects of directed culture change in
all human groups. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or consent of department.

4800. Anthropological Field Methods. 3 hours. This course concentrates
on the field methods of anthropology, in particular, the various data
gathering techniques, methods of analysis and field techniques of
"participant observation". In addition to acquiring the skills of the
participant observation method, the student will also gain an increased
awareness, understanding and appreciation of the problems associated
with conducting research in cultures other than their own. Special
attention is devoted to the interactional aspects of dealing with
people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Prerequisite(s): ANTH
1010 or 2250, or consent of department.

4810. Archaeological Field School. 6 hours. Comprehensive training in
site survey, excavation techniques, laboratory processing, restoration
and analysis of archaeological materials through direct participation
in an archaeological field project. Prerequisite(s): ANTH/ARCH 2500 or
consent of department. Held off campus; room and board fees may be
required. Usually offered only during the summer months and based on
the availability of field projects. This course is taught in
cooperation with the Institute of Applied Sciences. (Same as ARCH
4810.)

4920. Cooperative Education in Anthropology. 1-3 hours. Supervised work
in a job directly related to the student's major, professional field of
study or career objectives. Prerequisite(s): 12 hours credit in
anthropology; student must meet the employer's requirements and have
consent of the institute director. May be repeated for credit.

5200. Seminar in Cultural Anthropology. 3 hours. A survey of
anthropological attempts to understand and explain the similarities and
differences in culture and human behavior.

5900-5910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours.

Criminal Justice, CJUS = 0420

4100. Offender Behavior. 3 hours. Course examines the variables that
correlate with or lead to criminal behavior, such as the family,
schools, personality, economic forces, and cultural values. It uses
psycho-social explanations to illuminate the factors that cause crime
and criminality and suggests solutions.

4220. Criminal Law. 3 hours. Course examines general and statutory
bases and theories of criminal law and jurisprudence. Prerequisite(s):
CJUS 3060, 3200 and 3470, or equivalents.

4510. Internship in Criminal Justice. 3 hours. Each student is placed
as a participant and observer in a criminal justice agency for a
minimum of 120 hours to provide an opportunity to apply academic
training to practical situations. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or
equivalent and 12 additional hours of CJUS courses and consent of the
director of the criminal justice program. May be repeated once,
provided that a substantially different educational experience
results.

4800. Studies in Criminal Justice. 1-3 hours each. Individual
investigation of selected issues regarding criminal justice.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or equivalent and 12 additional hours of
CJUS courses and consent of the director of the criminal justice
program. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

4820. Theoretical Criminology. 3 hours. This course provides an
overview of the major criminological perspectives, and examination of
the social, political and intellectual milieu within which each
developed. The course focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of
criminological thought. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or equivalent.

4830. Topics in Criminal Justice. 3 hours. Undergraduate seminar
devoted to an investigation, analysis and discussion of significant
problems in contemporary criminal justice. May be repeated for credit
as topics vary. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or equivalent and 6
additional hours of CJUS courses.

4840. Law and Social Problems. 3 hours. This course examines the role
of law in attempts to address and solve social problems.
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 and 3200 or equivalents. (Same as SOWK
4840.)

5020. Criminal Organization and Behavior. 3 hours. This course examines
the relationship of various personality and social factors to
criminality. Specific types of crime, such as violence and white collar
offenses, are analyzed and the group contexts in which crime occurs are
explored from multiple perspectives. Special attention is given to
predatory street criminals, gangs, organized crime syndicates and white
collar offenders.

5150. Criminal Justice Process and Procedure. 3 hours. Focus is upon
principles of criminal justice process and procedure; examines
sentencing, correctional alternatives and related issues from
standpoint of agency practitioners and researchers.

5260. Criminals and Substance Abuse. 3 hours. Graduate course devoted
to an investigation, analysis and discussion of the relationships
between substance abuse and criminal and juvenile offenders.

5300. Offender Rehabilitation Systems. 3 hours. Study of the major
correctional systems and practices in criminal justice with focus on
principles and background of American corrections. Course examines
rehabilitation methods and theories in historical and systemic
context.

5470. Seminar on Juvenile Delinquency. 3 hours. Problems of definition
and measurement, etiological theories, processing of delinquents, and
treatment and prevention. (Same as SOCI 5470.)

Emergency Administration and Planning, EADP = 0425

4000. Environmental and Hazardous Materials Regulations. 3 hours.
History, purpose and scope of environmental regulations (federal and
state) as they relate to hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

4010. Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning and Community
Right-to-Know Act Requirements. 3 hours. History, purpose and scope of
the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) and functions
of the local emergency planning committee.

4050. Response of Local, State and Federal Agencies to Special
Populations. 3 hours. Structure and interaction of designated disaster
response agencies as they pertain to special populations (elderly,
handicapped, institutionalized and non-English-speaking);
interorganizational relationships among local, state, and federal
agencies; types of services provided and existing degree of
pre-planning.

4060. Computers in Emergency Management I. 3 hours. Examination of the
use of personal computers in emergency management. Analysis and
application of current software used in emergency
management/contingency planning. Special emphasis is placed on
planning, resource control and business resumption after disasters.

4070. Computers in Emergency Management II. 3 hours. Advanced
application of personal computers in emergency management. A detailed
analysis and application of current software used in emergency
management/contingency planning. Special emphasis is placed on the
development of contingency plans-planning, resource control and
business resumption after disasters.

4080. Practical Applications in Emergency Administration: Case Studies.
3 hours. A synthesis of learned emergency administration techniques and
methodologies. Appropriate case studies are analyzed and evaluated to
provide a practical application and comprehensive understanding of
theoretical emergency management principles. Prerequisite(s): EADP 3010
and 3020.