Anthropology
Department website: https://www.sbcc.edu/anthropology
The study of Anthropology is the study of humanity—all aspects of humanity—and as such covers a hugely diverse range of seemingly disparate topics. Anthropologists look not just at one particular society, culture or religion, but examine how seemingly divergent cultures, pasts, individuals and social trends are related to one another and to all of humankind.
The goal of the Anthropology Program at Santa Barbara City College is to prepare students to use Anthropology’s wide range of studies, research methods, and applications to gain a greater understanding of people in general and the world as a whole. The program aims to educate students as to the various forms that Anthropology can take and how some of the more specialized technological fields (such as Archaeology and Physical Anthropology) apply their research methods. Furthermore, Anthropology aims to give students the tools necessary to examine and evaluate world cultures, to understand the origin of human beings, and enable them to competently and confidently effect change in the society and culture of which they are a part.
Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH 101 Physical Anthropology (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Biological aspects of human characteristics and behavior, the relationship of humans to other animals, the origins and evolutionary adaptations of human populations, and the biological basis for the diversity of human groups.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
UC Transfer Limit: ANTH 101, ANTH 101H and BIOL 171 combined: maximum credit, one course.
C-ID: ANTH 110.
ANTH 101H Physical Anthropology, Honors (4 Units)
Limitations on Enrollment: Honors course.
Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
Biological aspects of human characteristics and behavior, the relationship of humans to other animals, the origins and evolutionary adaptations of human populations, and the biological basis for the diversity of human groups. Emphasis on reading and discussing selections from classic and contemporary research, and producing original research projects.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
UC Transfer Limit: ANTH 101, ANTH 101H and BIOL 171 combined: maximum credit, one course.
C-ID: ANTH 110.
ANTH 101L Physical Anthropology Laboratory (1 Unit)
Corequisites: ANTH 101.
Hours: 54 (54 lab)
Prerequisite or Laboratory approach to topics covered in ANTH 101, with emphasis on population genetics, human osteology, biological classification, primate behavior and fossil hominids.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lab
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area B3, IGETC Area 5C, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: ANTH 115L.
ANTH 102 Introduction To Archaeology (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Introduction to the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology, as well as a review of significant data and models that contribute to knowledge of the human past. Includes the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; field and laboratory methods; CRM; ethical considerations; and selected cultural sequences.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
UC Transfer Limit: 102 and 102H combined: maximum credit, one course.
C-ID: ANTH 150.
ANTH 102H Introduction to Archaeology, Honors (4 Units)
Limitations on Enrollment: Honors course.
Hours: 72 (72 lecture)
Introduction to the methods and theories of anthropological archaeology, as well as a review of significant data and models that contribute to knowledge of the human past. Includes the history and interdisciplinary nature of archaeological research; dating techniques; field and laboratory methods; CRM; ethical considerations; and selected cultural sequences.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
UC Transfer Limit: 102 and 102H combined: maximum credit, one course.
C-ID: ANTH 150.
ANTH 103 Introduction To Cultural Anthropology (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Introductory survey course which explores humankind's cultural diversity through the application of contemporary anthropological theories and perspectives. Based on the premise that studying others enables us to see ourselves better. Culture is analyzed, and the basic principles of the discipline are examined critically.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
UC Transfer Limit: ANTH 103, 121, 122, 123 combined: maximum credit, three units.
C-ID: ANTH 120.
ANTH 104 Language and Culture (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Examines the study of language in real-life socio-cultural contexts around the world through the contemporary theory and practice of linguistic anthropology.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
C-ID: ANTH 130.
ANTH 109 Comparative World Cultures (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
In-depth comparison of two or more of the world's cultures. Emphasizes the cultural and ethnic diversity of the areas. Focuses on a comparison and contrast of traditional cultural complexes, cultures in transition, and contemporary and/or historic patterns.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
ANTH 110 Culture and Society Through Cartoons (3 Units)
Same as: SOC 110
Limitations on Enrollment: 12 units at SBCC with 2.5gpa, and 6 units in department with 3.0 gpa.
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Investigates ideas and themes related to culture, society, and media using episodes and excerpts from The Simpsons and South Park. Sociological and anthropological theories and methodologies will be discussed, specifically examining elements of culture, the development of the self, and contemporary American society.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area D0, CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A, IGETC Area 4J, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
ANTH 113 Witchcraft, Magic, Science And Religion (3 Units)
Hours: 54 (54 lecture)
Introductory course designed to examine belief systems of a wide variety of cultures around the world.
SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area E5
Transfer Information: CSUGE Area D1, IGETC Area 4A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable
ANTH 295 Internship In Anthropology (2-4 Units)
Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of two courses in the Anthropology Department at SBCC prior to enrolling in an Internship course.
Hours: 210 (210 lab)
Five to 10 hours weekly on-the-job experience. Structured internship program in which students gain experience in community organizations related to the discipline.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable
ANTH 299 Independent Study In Anthropology (1-4 Units)
Hours: 192 (192 lab)
Directed study, topic chosen by student, 1-3 hours of conference with faculty member, according to the number of units in which a student enrolls.
Transfer Information: CSU Transferable