AVILA UNIVERSITY 84 ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES (AN) AN 121. Human Evolution and Archaeology. (3) An   introduction   to   physical   anthropology   and archaeology. The course will include an examina- tion  of  human  prehistory,  primates  and  primate behavior,  the  evolution  of  the  human  species  and early  human  cultures.  The  theoretical  basis  and methods used in physical anthropology and archae- ology will also be covered throughout the course. Includes a field experience. I. AN/SO 122.  Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. (3) A survey of world cultures, both past and present. Of particular importance will be an examination of cultural universals and cultural variations through- out  the  world.  The  theoretical  basis  and  methods used in cultural anthropology will also be covered throughout the course. II. CORE-II. AN/SO 221.  Cultures of the World. (3) A survey of the cultural and social processes that influence   human   behavior   with   comparative examples from different ethnic groups around the world.  The  course  will  focus  on  a  comparative analysis   of   economic,   political,   religious   and family   structures   in   Africa,   the   Americas, Oceania  and  the  Orient.  May  be  repeated  for credit, not to exceed course maximum credit of 12 credit hours. I, II. AN 305.  Aging in Other Cultures. (3) A  systematic  examination  of  the  variations  in aging  experienced  throughout  the  world.  Some topics which are examined include: the status of the aged, the aged and family life in various cul- tures,  and  the  aged  and  work  in  different  soci- eties. Alternate years. AN/WS 318.  Women in Other Cultures. (3) A cross-cultural study of women’s status and roles in  selected ethnic or cultural groups in differing stages of development  including forager, agrari- an, industrial and post-industrial societies. AN/SO 337.  Family in Other Cultures. (3) This course is a comparative, cross-cultural study of the family in selected societies. Through a dis- cussion of different family systems, a comparison will  be  made  with  the  American  system.  I,  II. Alternate years. AN/SO 364.  Forensic Science. (3) This course focuses on the use of physical and bio- logical  evidence  for  both  legal  and  humanitarian reasons. The course will explore methods by which forensic  scientists,  especially  forensic  anthropolo- gists, search for, recover and identify evidence from a variety of crime scenes. Topics include the history of  forensic  science,  the  physical  and  biological parameters of evidence,  the methods of life history reconstruction of a crime victim, and the ethics of forensic analysis. Recovery methodologies will be addressed through field trips to forensic laboratories and mock excavations. Prerequisite: AN 121 or SO 101. I, II, alternate years. AN 380. Topics in Anthropology (3) Seminar on topics of current interest within the field of anthropology. Possible topics are generat- ed  from  the  anthropology  subfields  of  cultural anthropology, physical anthropology and archae- ology. Consent of instructor. I, II. AN 451.  Field Experience in Anthropology. (3) This course gives students with a minor in anthro- pology  the  opportunity  to  utilize  the  theoretical background and methods learned in other classes in  an  actual  field  experience.  Prerequisites: AN 121 and 122. I, II. Art & Design (AR) The  Art  foundation  courses  provide  broad  ex- perience in conceptual thinking as well as tech- nique   through   design   and   drawing   classes   in order to provide students with an opportunity to determine and develop strengths and interests. A concentration need not be selected until the sec- ond year of full-time study. Outcomes for Art Majors: Each art major should be able to: 1. Understand the stylistic, cultural and social concepts and characteristics of the major artis- tic periods (AR 181, AR 183, AR 387); 2. Understand principles of color theory, space and form within two-dimensional and three- dimensional space (AR 117, AR 218, AR 219);