2019-2020 CSN Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2019-2020 CSN Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The following course descriptions are intended to briefly describe the nature of each of the courses. For more complete information, departments or faculty can provide specific course syllabuses.

In addition to these hours, students are expected to complete homework assignments on their own time. These assignments may include library research, computer utilization, field trips, cultural performances, and other instructional activities.

 

Academic and Life Success

  
  • ALS 101 - College Success

    Credits: 3
    Learn strategies for mastering academic and life success. Course topics include change, goal setting, money, time/priority management; test preparation, note-taking, memory techniques; relationships, communication, listening, wellness, diversity and personal responsibility.

Accounting

  
  • ACC 105 - Taxation for Individuals

    Credits: 3
    Development of the individual taxpayer’s taxable income through an analysis of income, exemptions, deductions and credits.
  
  • ACC 135B - Bookkeeping I

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the basic principles of bookkeeping and accounting, theory of debit and credit, the bookkeeping cycle, journals, ledgers, bank reconciliations and payroll.
  
  • ACC 201 - Financial Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Basic accounting techniques with emphasis on the accounting cycle, analysis of financial statements, payables and receivables, plant assets, inventories and internal controls for cash.
  
  • ACC 202 - Managerial Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Accounting methods and techniques utilized by corporations, cost systems, budgeting, and the utilization of accounting data for planning and control.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201 .
  
  • ACC 203 - Intermediate Accounting I

    Credits: 3
    Accounting for assets and liabilities, concepts and techniques concerning preparation and analysis of the balance sheet, essentials of interest, annuities and present value.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 202 .
  
  • ACC 204 - Intermediate Accounting II

    Credits: 3
    Accounting for stockholders’ equity, statement of cash flows, statement analysis, pensions and leases.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 203 .
  
  • ACC 205 - Cost Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Cost concepts and decision making, break even techniques, budgets and management analysis.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201 .
  
  • ACC 210B - IRS Computerized Tax Preparation Program

    Credits: 3
    Hands-on experience preparing computerized individual income tax returns utilizing the I.R.S. Electronic Filing System.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 105 .
  
  • ACC 220 - Microcomputer Accounting Systems

    Credits: 3
    Develop skills in the use of computerized accounting. Interact with on-line realistic computerized accounting systems. Primary objective will be to focus on an applications approach using actual business case studies.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201 .
  
  • ACC 222B - Excel for Accounting

    Credits: 3
    Application of spreadsheet functions using the most popular spreadsheet program, Excel. Techniques covered will be creating and printing a worksheet, working with files, setting up data bases, and enhancing accounting information with the use of graphs and macros.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201 .
  
  • ACC 223B - Introduction to QuickBooks

    Credits: 3
    Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks is designed to introduce students to the QuickBooks accounting program. The student will receive hands-on training in the use of QuickBooks using fictitious case studies.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 201  or Instructor approval.
  
  • ACC 295B - Work Experience I

    Credits: 3
    Cooperative Education course designed to provide the student with on-the-job supervised educationally directed work experience with the accounting program. Student must work a minimum average of 15 hours per week for a total of 225 hours to earn practicum work experience credit. Grade will be given upon verification of employment.

Air Conditioning Technology

  
  • AC 100B - Technician Certification Review

    Credits: 0.5
    A lecture course to prepare students for certification exam, devoted to all aspects of EPA regulatory requirements under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
  
  • AC 101B - Introduction to HVAC and Refrigeration

    Credits: 3
    This is an introduction course covering the mechanical and electrical functions of a HVAC system and the basic refrigeration cycle. This course will prepare students for the EPA 608 certification.
  
  • AC 102B - Introduction to HVAC Electrical Theory and Application

    Credits: 5
    This course covers electrical safety, basic electrical math, elementary circuit diagram reading and drawing, and motor theory. Labs cover: assembly and wiring techniques, and the use of electrical meters.
  
  • AC 103B - Introduction to HVAC Mechanical Theory and Application

    Credits: 5
    This course covers mechanical and electrical safety, basic mechanical math and physics, the refrigeration cycle, system components, enthalpy, and psychrometrics. Labs cover: recovery, evacuation, leak testing, charging, and system measurements.
  
  • AC 106B - Residential Gas Heating

    Credits: 5
    Types of gas furnaces, troubleshooting, function of controls, repair of mechanical controls, combustion efficiency tests, piping techniques, proper ventilation and combustion will be covered.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 102B  and AC 103B .
  
  • AC 110B - Intermediate HVAC Electrical Theory and Application

    Credits: 5
    This course covers intermediate level electrical diagram drawing and interpretation, enthalpy and psychrometrics, and specialized system components for resistance heat HVAC. Labs cover: wiring of various control circuits, and system measurements.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 102B  and AC 103B  
  
  • AC 111B - Heat Pumps

    Credits: 5
    This course covers heat pumps and their operation. It will teach various defrost methods including time temperature, demand, air switch and other defrost controls. Charging methods which include superheat, weigh-in and dial-a-charge. The course will also include compressor change out methods and advance wiring. C.O.P.,E.E.R., SEER rating and design points of heat pumps.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 110B .
  
  • AC 114B - Heat Load Calculations

    Credits: 5
    The course will teach heat gain and loss using the J-Manual and worksheets. Students will be taught to do calculations on microcomputers. Also included in this course are the factors affecting system design and design procedures using Manual-D.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 104B  or MATH 116  or above (except MATH 122 , MATH 123 ).
  
  • AC 115B - Troubleshooting

    Credits: 5
    This course will teach recommended service and diagnosis procedures for air conditioning systems. This will include general troubleshooting procedures for both mechanical and electrical systems.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 106B  and AC 110B ; or instructor approval..
  
  • AC 116B - Copper Fundamentals

    Credits: 1.5
    Basic theory and practical application of soldering and brazing copper tubing using high and low temperature equipment such as Oxy-Acetylene, Air Acetylene and Mapp gas. Students will make leak free copper connections with dissimilar metals such as steel, brass or aluminum. Copper tubing will be cut, swagged, flared and bent using various techniques for air conditioning piping applications.
  
  • AC 119B - Professionals in Customer Service

    Credits: 1.5
    This course introduces a methodical approach to problem resolution to service professionals (dispatchers, technicians, owners). It is also designed to contain, qualify, and correct various problems with good and bad outcomes. This course instructs students to focus on their communication skills prior to using technical expertise.
  
  • AC 120B - Air Conditioning Duct Work Fabrication

    Credits: 3
    This course covers basic duct work fabrication, as it applies to the Air Conditioning industry. Areas covered include cutting, computing size requirements, plenums and straight fittings.
  
  • AC 122B - HVAC Installation and Commissioning Techniques

    Credits: 5
    Covers basic requirements to install or replace existing HVAC equipment including structural, electrical, and plumbing needs. The proper and various techniques of duct connection to HVAC equipment is covered in detail.
  
  • AC 200B - Commercial Refrigeration I

    Credits: 5
    An introduction to commercial refrigeration. Deals with system components, mechanical and electrical controls, random and planned defrost, various accessories, application and types of refrigeration systems and troubleshooting basic commercial systems.
    Prerequisite(s):  AC 102B   and AC 103B  .
  
  • AC 201B - HVAC Automatic Controls

    Credits: 5
    This course presents basic control theory of HVAC mechanical systems to maximize their operating efficiency in commercial and industrial applications. Topics include Direct Digital Controls (DDC), electric, pneumatic and electronic components, control applications including microprocessors, and energy management.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 110B .
  
  • AC 202B - Commercial Refrigeration II

    Credits: 5
    This course covers sequence of operation, application, troubleshooting, repair, cleaning, and preventive maintenance techniques of various types of ice making equipment including flaked, cubed, and crushed ice machines.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 200B 
  
  • AC 210B - Boiler Operation and Maintenance

    Credits: 5
    This course covers operations, safety, water treatment, control devices used with hot water boilers, low pressure boilers, and power boiler systems.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 106B 
  
  • AC 211 - Transport Refrigeration

    Credits: 2
    This course covers maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of trailer mounted refrigeration systems. Proper refrigerant handling, EPA regulations and certifications are covered and students will be prepared for any required certification processes.
    Prerequisite(s): DT 165  or Instructor approval.
  
  • AC 212B - Equipment Cooling

    Credits: 5
    An advanced course that prepares students to analyze different requirements and needs for maintaining precise temperature, humidification, filtration, and indoor air quality requirements of critical systems used in data centers; hospitals; surgical centers; and laboratories. Topics include system identification, psychrometrics, DDC controls, fans & analysis, indoor air quality, filtration and load estimating.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 110B .
  
  • AC 220B - Chiller Operations and Maintenance

    Credits: 5
    This course prepares students for all necessary operations and prevention maintenance procedures for employment in central plant operations for high and low pressure chillers. Subjects to include: operation, safety, controls, pumps, maintenance, purge units and cooling towers.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 110B 
  
  • AC 221B - Gas Heat Pump Technology I

    Credits: 5
    The student will learn the basics of gas heat pumps. Included will be an introduction to the various products, controls, and equipment. Basic operational theory and application will be explored as well as an introduction to installations. R-410a, electrical and mechanical safety will also be covered, designed to give the student a good overview of this technology.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 111B .
  
  • AC 230B - Building Automation Fundamentals

    Credits: 5
    Basics of how building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and security systems, can communicate information through a network of intelligent control devices. Emphasis is placed on how they work together in common automation scenarios. Topics include the operation, signal types, and functions of the sensors, actuators, and other control equipment used in automated systems in commercial buildings.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 201B  
  
  • AC 231B - Building Automation Networks and Programming

    Credits: 5
    Programming heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) direct digital controllers (DDC) using line (text) programming, icon based programming, and template programming. Stresses good programming practices including complete program documentation. Introduction to control system integration practices. Common open protocols such as BACNET, Modbus and Lonworks, use of wireless protocol integration platforms such as Tridium Niagara and FieldBus, and review of whole building systems integration strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): AC 201B  
  
  • AC 295B - Internship HVAC Career

    Credits: 1-16
    This course is designed to provide practical experience applying the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) theory and techniques gained in other CSN HVAC courses through on-the-job experience while working alongside experienced HVAC technicians. The faculty advisor will meet with the student and professional company official weekly to evaluate designated components of the internships and provide guidance.

Air Force ROTC

  
  • AES 110 - The Foundations of the United States Air Force I

    Credits: 1
    A survey course designed to introduce AFROTC cadets and prospective Air Force officers to the Air Force culture. Course describes the heritage and structure of the United States Air Force and the opportunities available to the Air Force corps.
  
  • AES 111 - AFROTC Leadership Lab I-A

    Credits: 2
    A progression of experiences designed to develop leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle with emphasis on: Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, the Air Force officer’s environment and culture and opportunities available to commissioned officers.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Co-requisite(s): AES 110  or equivalent.
  
  • AES 120 - The Foundations of the United States Air Force II

    Credits: 1
    Survey course designed to introduce AFROTC cadets to the leadership aspects of being an Air Force officer and the environment in which the Air Force functions. Course emphasizes the Air Force’s core values and other unique characteristics of serving in the United States Air Force.
    Prerequisite(s): AES 110  or equivalent.
  
  • AES 121 - AFROTC Leadership Lab I-B

    Credits: 2
    A progression of experiences designed to develop leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle with emphasis on: Air Force customs and courtesies; drill and ceremonies, physical fitness, the Air Force officer’s environment and culture and opportunities available to commissioned officers.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Co-requisite(s): AES 120  or equivalent.
  
  • AES 230 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I

    Credits: 1
    Survey course designed to trace the development of the U.S. Air Force air and space power through a historical prism. Begins with the study of early flight and concludes with the Korean conflict. Special emphasis is placed on the evolving nature of Air Force capabilities, functions and doctrine.
  
  • AES 231 - AFROTC Leadership Lab II-A

    Credits: 2
    An in-depth progression of experiences developing leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle. Focus is on continued military training related to uniform wear, military customs and courtesies, and military ceremonies.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Co-requisite(s): AES 230  or equivalent.
  
  • AES 240 - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II

    Credits: 1
    Survey course to trace the development of U.S. Air Force air and space power through a historical prism. The course begins with the study of the Vietnam War and concludes with the second war against Iraq. Emphasis is placed on the evolving nature of Air Force capabilities, functions and doctrine.
    Prerequisite(s): AES 230  or equivalent.
  
  • AES 241 - AFROTC Leadership Lab II-B

    Credits: 2
    An in-depth progression of experiences developing leadership ability and awareness of the Air Force lifestyle. Focus is on continued military training related to uniform wear, military customs and courtesies, and military ceremonies. AES 241 is required for all cadets applying to attend Field Training.
    Graded: Pass/Fail.
    Co-requisite(s): AES 240  or equivalent.

American Sign Language

  
  • AM 145 - American Sign Language I

    Credits: 4
    Designed mainly to introduce ASL and to focus on the development of basic conversational skills, emphasizing receptive skills.
  
  • AM 146 - American Sign Language II

    Credits: 4
    The course continues to stress the development of basic conversational skills with emphasis on expanding vocabulary and expressive skills.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 145  or Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 147 - American Sign Language III

    Credits: 4
    This course promotes the shifting from comprehension to production of ASL, to bring one’s current ASL fluency to a point of self-generated ASL.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 146  or Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 148 - American Sign Language IV

    Credits: 4
    This course encourages the student to expand his or her command of discourse in ASL on various everyday topics.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 147  or Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 149 - American Sign Language V

    Credits: 4
    A course intended to encourage majors in Deaf Studies to further develop their conversational ASL abilities, particularly in the area of self expression.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 148  or Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 151 - Fingerspelling I

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to develop basic skills in receptive and expressive fingerspelling.
    Co-requisite(s): AM 147  or Instructor approval
  
  • AM 152 - Fingerspelling II

    Credits: 1
    This course is designed to improve receptive and expressive fingerspelling skills to intermediate/advanced levels.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 147  or Instructor approval
  
  • AM 156 - A Survey of Deafness

    Credits: 1
    This survey course provides students an overview of deafness including such topics as: career options, deaf culture, language, communication modes, adaptive equipment and causes of deafness.
  
  • AM 205 - Introduction to Interpreting

    Credits: 4
    An introduction and overview of the profession of sign language interpretation, including standards of practice, Code of Ethics for Interpreters, professionalism, business practices and assessment skills.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 145 -AM 149 ; and AM 151  and AM 152 ; or Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 206 - Consecutive Interpreting

    Credits: 4
    This skills development course focuses on the task of interpretation and transliteration skills between American Sign Language, English, and other communication modes used by deaf people using consecutive interpreting strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 145 -AM 149 ; and AM 151  and AM 152 ; or Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 207 - Simultaneous Interpreting

    Credits: 4
    This skills development course focuses on the task of interpretation and transliteration between American Sign Language, English and other communication modes used by deaf people using simultaneous interpreting strategies.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 206 .
  
  • AM 208 - Observation/Practicum in Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students opportunities to shadow, observe and interact with professional interpreters in a supervised observation/practicum setting. Class discussions will be held in seminar format.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 207 .
  
  • AM 209 - Advanced Interpreting

    Credits: 4
    This course continues the development of skills in interpretation and transliteration in order to prepare students for employment. Emphasis is placed on practical application of theory and process of interpreting in class and lab situations.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 207 .
  
  • AM 211 - Internship in Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This course provides internship experiences to students in the final semester of the interpreter preparation program. Site visits will be made by the instructor.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 253 - Deaf Culture

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce students to the American Deaf Culture and definitions of culturally linked terms and philosophies.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval or
    Co-requisite(s): AM 147 .
  
  • AM 254 - Deaf History

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to introduce students to the history of deaf people and the sociological, psychological, educational, and political forces which have shaped the field of deafness.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval or
    Co-requisite(s): AM 148 .
  
  • AM 255 - Structure of American Sign Language

    Credits: 3
    This course acquaints students with the information and research concerning phonetics, morphology, syntax, semantics, neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and sociolinguistics of American Sign Language. This class will be conducted in American Sign Language without voice.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval or
    Co-requisite(s): AM 149 .
  
  • AM 257 - ASL/English Translation

    Credits: 3
    This course is an introduction to the process of working between two languages. Students will analyze textual material and translate from the source into the target language with the goal of maintaining semantic accuracy.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 255  or Instructor approval.
  
  • AM 304 - Principles and Practices in Interpreting

    Credits: 4
    This course includes a review of the history and development of the profession of sign language interpreting, the laws affecting the profession, various models of interpretation, standards of practice, the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct, professionalism, business practices, language and cultural implications and client assessment skills. This class is conducted in American Sign Language.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 149  and AM 152 .
  
  • AM 306 - Consecutive Interpreting Applications

    Credits: 4
    This practice-oriented course focuses on further developing, fine-tuning, and diagnosing consecutive interpretation techniques, strategies and transliteration skills to achieve entry-level employment status. Tasks focus on American Sign Language, English and include discussion and incorporation of other communication modes used by Deaf people.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 304  or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 307 - Simultaneous Interpreting Applications

    Credits: 4
    This practice-oriented course focuses on further developing, fine-tuning, and diagnosing simultaneous interpretation techniques, strategies and transliteration skills to achieve entry-level employment status. Tasks focus on American Sign Language, English and include discussion and incorporation of other communication modes used by Deaf people.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 306  or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 308 - Observation/Practicum in Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This course provides students opportunities to shadow, observe and interact with professional interpreters in a supervised observation/practicum setting. Class discussions will be held in a seminar format.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 304   with a grade of C or higher; or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 309 - Advanced Interpreting

    Credits: 4
    This course continues the development of skills in interpretation and transliteration in order to prepare students for employment. Emphasis is placed on practical application of theory and process of interpreting in class and lab situations.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 307  and AM 308  both with a grade of C or better; or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 310 - Specialized Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to areas of specialization in the field of interpreting such as: medical, legal, deaf-blind, educational, artistic, religious, video relay, video remote, testing, business practices and mental health. Each area of specialization will include vocabulary, discourse analysis, demand control schema, interpreting techniques and practical text to analyze and interpret.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 306  with a grade of C or better; or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 401 - Artistic Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces students to the area of artistic interpreting which includes theatrical and musical productions, song lyric and poetry translation and platform interpreting techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 306   or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 402 - Medical Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to develop skills in the area of medical interpreting which includes specialized vocabulary, ethical considerations, laws, mental health, professional behavior and protocol in medical settings. Includes practicum.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 307   or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 403 - Educational Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This course introduces the specialty of interpreting in educational settings from pre-school through post-secondary levels.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 310 .
  
  • AM 404 - Mentorship In Interpreting

    Credits: 3
    This seminar course provides students with continued skill development by experiential learning with the guidance of an assigned mentor interpreter. Students will participate in interpreting assignments and get direct feedback from the mentor.
    Prerequisite(s): AM 307   or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 405 - Capstone Seminar

    Credits: 3
    This seminar course is designed to prepare students for the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment for interpreters working in the K-12 educational setting and the National Interpreter Certification Evaluation offered by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. Both evaluations are required by NV state law (NRS 656A).
    Prerequisite(s): AM 310  or instructor approval.
  
  • AM 450 - Internship in American Sign Language Interpreting

    Credits: 1-6
    This course provides students the opportunity to shadow, observe and interact with professional interpreters in a supervised observation/practicum setting. Students attend off site interpreter assignments, observe working interpreters, document observations and questions and actively participate in reflective journaling. Students will begin to develop a professional portfolio. Participation in class seminars is required.
    Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.

Anthropology

  
  • ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    An in-depth analysis of culture revealed by world ethnography.
  
  • ANTH 102 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    Genetics, heredity, diversity, and the origins and evolution of humans. Examines basic evolutionary biology, including natural selection, and the relevant history, science, and methods in this field.
  
  • ANTH 105 - Introduction to World Archaeology

    Credits: 3
    Development of human society and technology from the earliest traces of culturally patterned behavior to the emergence of civilization in the Old and New Worlds.
  
  • ANTH 106 - Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the anthropological study of language in the context of culture. This course also examines the scientific study of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
  
  • ANTH 110L - Physical Anthropology Lab

    Credits: 1
    Applied investigation of genetics, evolutionary biology, human skeletal anatomy, non-human primates, and human ancestors. Intended to satisfy the lab science general education requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 102   (which may be taken concurrently with ANTH 110L).
  
  • ANTH 112 - Social Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the application of anthropological concepts to contemporary society. The results of studies of non-western, sociocultural systems used in considering alternate solutions to the problems confronting Western man today will be covered.
  
  • ANTH 133 - Culture and Communication

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to theory, analysis and practice in understanding culture and its impact on communication. Emphasis on the use of cultural awareness and multicultural sensitivity to improve oral and written communication.
    Same as: COM 133 .
  
  • ANTH 201 - Peoples and Cultures of the World

    Credits: 3
    A study of human cultural diversity and institutions among various people and societies around the world.
  
  • ANTH 202 - Introduction to Archaeology

    Credits: 3
    An examination of the research goals, theoretical foundations, and methods of anthropological archaeology. Examples are drawn from archaeological sites worldwide, with a Great Basin emphasis.
  
  • ANTH 203 - Special Topics in Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    Intensive survey of major areas of Anthropology. Topics will vary.
    May Be Repeated: up to six (6) credits.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 101 .
  
  • ANTH 204 - Art in Cross-Cultural Perspective

    Credits: 3
    An examination of cultural influences on art production, process, and meaning, as viewed across diverse modern, historic, and prehistoric contexts. Philosophies of art and the relationships between art and various aspects of culture are explored.
  
  • ANTH 205 - Ethnic Groups in Contemporary Societies

    Credits: 3
    A survey of racial and ethnic intergroup relations in the United States and other societies. Emphasis is on cultural, social, and institutional factors that lead to group conflict and/or cultural pluralism.
    Same as: SOC 205 .
  
  • ANTH 206 - African Culture Through Oral History and Storytelling

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of the different life-ways in various societies of Africa and African Diaspora through oral traditions and folklore.
  
  • ANTH 207 - Sport and Culture

    Credits: 3
    This course looks at the relationship of sport and culture in past and contemporary world cultures. The course uses western and non-western sports to illustrate the nature of this relationship.
  
  • ANTH 209 - Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective

    Credits: 3
    An examination of human gender and sexuality through an investigation of cross-cultural similarities and differences.
  
  • ANTH 211 - Introduction to the Archaeology of North America

    Credits: 3
    Examines the prehistory of North America from the peopling of the continent to European contact. Particular emphasis is on the prehistory of the Great Basin.
  
  • ANTH 212 - Introduction to North American Indians

    Credits: 3
    Survey of traditional life and modern conditions of American Indians with emphasis on the western United States.
  
  • ANTH 214 - Introduction to Mesoamerican Prehistory and Archaeology

    Credits: 3
    The study of prehistoric and protohistoric cultures of Mexico and Central America, including the Aztecs and Mayans.
  
  • ANTH 215 - Introduction to Faith, Witchcraft and Magic

    Credits: 3
    Introduces students to the anthropological study of religion as a human institution. Examines the history, methods, and current status of the field.
  
  • ANTH 216 - Cultures Through Film

    Credits: 3
    An exploration of societies, cultures and cultural anthropology through film. Ethnographic and documentary films are shown.
  
  • ANTH 217 - Drums, Culture, and New World Rhythmatism

    Credits: 3
    Explore relationships between culture and the arts while learning to play hand drums from around the world. Experiential learning for body and mind.
  
  • ANTH 218 - Introduction to the Archaeology of the Great Basin and the Southwest

    Credits: 3
    An archaeological perspective on the lifeways of the Great Basin and Southwest American Indian communities over the past 13,000 years.
  
  • ANTH 222 - Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology

    Credits: 3
    Overview of the practice of forensic anthropology. Identification methods to determine age, sex, ancestry, stature, and unique characteristics from skeletal remains. The role of anthropologists in human rights and disaster response.
    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 102  with a grade of C or higher.
  
  • ANTH 225 - Archaeological Field Methods Survey

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to archaeological field research that uses current survey and recording methods to identify archaeological sites.
  
  • ANTH 226 - Archaeological Field Methods Excavation

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to archaeological excavation and recording of prehistoric and historic sites.
 

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