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Anthropology, ANTH = 0480

1010 (2346). General Anthropology. 3 hours. An exploration into the 
study of humans and culture(s) designed for those desiring to gain some 
understanding of the nature of anthropology and its unique approach to 
the problem of understanding the basic unity and the great diversity of 
human beings and their ways of life. Satisfies the Social Sciences and 
Philosophy requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

2035. Urban Poverty. 3 hours. Poverty is an increasing phenomenon in the 
modern world. This course surveys the history and development of poverty 
in the western world with concentration on the problems of poverty in 
modern urban America. The course emphasizes the research of 
ethnographers in an attempt to help students understand the genesis and 
basis for the problem of poverty in U.S. cities. A holistic 
anthropological analysis is used to help explain this growing problem 
and its ramifications for the larger society. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 
or consent of department. Satisfies the Diversity in the United States 
requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

2045. Women in Culture. 3 hours. Women's roles are as diverse as the 
cultures they live in. Students in this course will look at women's 
political, economic, religious and social roles in a variety of human 
cultures. They will analyze the extent to which sex roles are 
biologically or culturally determined and examine the ways in which the 
roles of women in American society fit into the pattern of roles that 
women have held throughout the human existence. Satisfies the 
Crosscultural and Global Studies requirement of the University Core 
Curriculum.

2100. World Cultures Through Film. 3 hours. Through the use of 
ethnographic and documentary film, as well as lecture/discussion, this 
course will illustrate the life ways, values and beliefs of human 
societies throughout the world. This survey will include examples from 
native North America, Latin America, Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa, 
East Asia, Melanesia, Polynesia, modern North America and Europe. 
Satisfies the Crosscultural and Global requirement of the University 
Core Curriculum.

2150. World Cultures. 3 hours. This team-taught course concentrates on 
providing students with a better understanding and appreciation of the 
multicultural and multiracial world in which they live. Both historical 
(traditional) and modern influences that have resulted in the 
multicultural world of today will be discussed. Organized on the model 
of the major culture areas of the world (Europe, Middle East, Latin 
America, South Asia, Oceania and Pacific Rim, Far East and Southeast 
Asia), cultural specialists in these areas will be a regular part of the 
course. Satisfies the Crosscultural and Global requirement of the 
University Core Curriculum.

2250. Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology. 
3 hours. A survey of anthropological attempts to understand and explain 
the similarities and differences in human behavior, social institutions 
and total ways of life. Extensive use is made of descriptions of 
cultures from around the world. Satisfies the Social Sciences and 
Philosophy or Crosscultural and Global Studies requirement of the 
University Core Curriculum.

2350. Cultural Diversity in U.S. (American) Culture. 
3 hours. Culture, cultural diversity and multiculturalism constitute 
some of the most significant social issues in America today. Oriented 
around the core concept of culture and cultural groups, the course is 
designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of culture and 
cultural diversity and develop an awareness and appreciation for the 
full range of diversity in the American (U.S.) culture. Special time and 
attention will be devoted to the origins, development and consequences 
of the diversity that plays such a central role in the lives of people 
in this nation-state culture. Satisfies the Diversity in the United 
States requirement of the University Core Curriculum. 

2500 (2302). Introduction to Archaeology. 3 hours. A survey of the 
techniques, methods and theories of archaeology. An important focus of 
the course is on the reconstruction of the culture and ecology of 
prehistoric societies in both the Old World and the New World. (Same as 
ARCH 2500.)

2700 (2301). Introduction to Physical Anthropology. 
4 hours. (3;3) Study of human biological evolution from primate 
beginnings to the present era. Emphasis is placed upon anatomical and 
physiological variations and their adaptive significance. (Same as BIOL 
2700.) 

3100. People and Cultures. 3 hours. Prehistory, history and ethnography 
of selected major culture areas of the world; social and cultural 
adaptations and practices. Among culture areas offered are North 
American Indians, American Southwest, Oceania, Latin America, 
Mediterranean Europe, Alaska, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle 
East. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Satisfies the 
Crosscultural and Global Studies requirement of the University Core 
Curriculum.

3350. Anthropology of American Culture and Society. 
3 hours. Examination of American culture using the holistic method of 
anthropology. Focusing on the difference between ideal and real culture, 
this course offers insight into and conscious understanding of the 
American way of life. Satisfies the Diversity in the United States 
requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

3650. Origins of Civilization. 3 hours. The comparative study of the 
cultural, technological and ecological patterns of change leading to 
urban civilizations. Surveys the archaeological evidence of the 
domestication of plants and animals, and the emergence of villages. The 
art, architecture, economic and sociopolitical characteristics of early 
civilizations in the Near East and Meso-America are examined. 
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or 2250 or 2500, or consent of department. 
(Same as ARCH 3650.)

4010. Language and Culture. 3 hours. 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 
relationship 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. 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 an applied anthropologist.

4050. Contemporary Ethnic Groups. 3 hours. Course examines the 
complexities and intricacies involved in the definition of 'ethnic 
group' in the contemporary world. Different case studies are used to 
gain understanding and data for the definition of the term. 
Socioeconomic organization, political systems and ideological creations 
are taken into account in order 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.

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. (Same as BIOL 
4600 when offered as Forensic Anthropology.) 

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. (Same as ARCH 4620.)

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 Fieldmethods. 3 hours. Course concentrates on the 
fieldmethods 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 also will 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.) 

4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-3 hours each.

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.

Criminal Justice, CJUS = 0420

3060. The Criminal Justice System. 3 hours. This course provides an 
overview of the criminal justice system with emphasis on the police, 
courts and corrections. The history, development, organization and 
philosophy of each area are covered. Prerequisite(s): PSCI 1040 and PSCI 
1050 (formerly PSCI 2040 and PSCI 2050) or equivalents. (Same as SOCI 
3060.)

3100. Community Corrections. 3 hours. This course examines the concept 
of community corrections from various perspectives. It also examines 
contemporary practices and trends in probation, parole, and other forms 
of community corrections. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or equivalent. 
(Same as SOCI 3100.)

3160. Juvenile Justice. 3 hours. This course examines juvenile 
delinquency and the juvenile justice system. Specific attention is 
devoted to historical and current police, court and correctional 
policies and practices pertaining to juveniles. (Same as SOCI 3160.)

3190. Correctional Counseling. 3 hours. A study of the basic purposes 
and techniques of correctional counseling with consideration given to 
the development of interpersonal skills required to enhance 
communication with and to effect positive behavioral change in 
offenders. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or equivalent.

3200. The American Legal System. 3 hours. This course examines the 
courts, the legal and judicial process and judicial behavior. 
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or equivalent. (Same as PSCI 3200.)

3220. Criminal Justice and Public Policy. 3 hours. Examination of the 
problems and issues involved in forming and implementing criminal 
justice policy in the United States. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or 
equivalent.

3470. Crime Typologies. 3 hours. This course examines the extent of, 
trends regarding and types and characteristics of criminal offenses. 
Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or equivalent. (Same as SOCI 3470.)

3480. Institutional Corrections. 3 hours. This course focuses on prisons 
and jails. It examines the goals and history of punishment; the death 
penalty; the composition and social organization of jail and prison 
populations; systemic procedures involving bail, detention, sentencing 
and classification; institutional management and the conflicts between 
rehabilitation and punishment; the legal rights of inmates; and 
principles of rehabilitation. The release process and innovative 
alternatives to prison are also examined. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 3060 or 
equivalent. (Same as SOCI 3480.)

3530. Psychology of the Offender. 3 hours. This course examines the 
psychological processes related to the legal offender; as well as the 
dynamics involved in such activities as sexual deviancy, drug abuse, 
murder and assaultive offenses and non-assaultive crimes. (Same as PSYC 
3530.)

4100. Offender Behavior. 3 hours. This 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. This course examines general and statutory 
bases and theories of criminal law and jurisprudence. Prerequisite(s): 
CJUS 3060, CJUS 3200 and CJUS 3470 or equivalents.

4510. Internship in Criminal Justice. 3 hours. Each student is placed as 
a participant 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 criminal justice courses and consent of the director of 
criminal justice program. May be repeated one time 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 
criminal justice 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 an examination of the 
social, political and intellectual milieu within which each developed. 
The course focuses on the multi-disciplinary 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 
criminal justice 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 CJUS 3200 or equivalents. (Same as SOWK 4840.)

Emergency Administration and Planning, EADP = 0425

3010. Integrated Emergency Management. 3 hours. The philosophy and 
methodology necessary to successful delivery of a comprehensive 
emergency management system.

3020. Emergency Preparedness. 3 hours. Emergency preparedness concepts 
necessary to develop an integrated, generic, comprehensive emergency 
preparedness plan.

3050. Hazard Mitigation. 3 hours. Specialized knowledge and skills 
necessary to develop a proactive emergency mitigation plan to reduce the 
effects of natural and man-made disasters.

3080. Emergency Management Leadership and Influence. 3 hours. A study of 
interpersonal relationships as they apply to emergency 
administration/operations; leadership, conflict management and use of 
power and influence.

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, 
disabled, 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.

4900-4910. Special Problems. 1-6 hours each.