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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Anthropology
  

  • ANTH 100W - Writing Workshop

    3 units
    Practice in improvement of writing skills appropriate to the fields of anthropology and behavioral science. Includes essays, reports and scholarly communication.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies Z: Written Communication II

    Prerequisite(s): A3 or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must be passed with C or better to satisfy the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).


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  • ANTH 102 - Silicon Valley Connections

    3 units
    Examines issues of cultural diversity, work and family. technology in daily life, attachment to organizations, and community building in Silicon Valley through an anthropological perspective.Connections to other global regions are explored; public policy implications are developed and analyzed.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 105 - Applied Anthropology

    3 units
    Use of anthropological knowledge in problem solving and policy making. Survey of applied anthropology, models of applying anthropology and affecting policy making, and the use of anthropology by non-professionals in diverse careers.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 107 - Eating Culture: The Anthropology of Food

    3 units
    This course will explore the many ways in which humans seek, collect, grow, transform and consume foods. We will examine elements of human evolutionary history that mold our current consumption choices. Changes in subsistence strategies, human migration, and colonial expansions remade our landscapes, kitchens, cuisines and our bodies. We will identify and analyze the material processes of food production, preparation and consumption; the cognitive models that define our food choices and the ways in which power and inequality drive global feast and famine. The course will draw on archaeological, biological and cultural anthropologies, as well as examining the potential applications by anthropologists of food.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11 , Upper Division Standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 108 - Medical Anthropology

    3 units
    A comprehensive examination of culture, sickness and healing in a cross-cultural perspective, emphasizing ecological/evolutionary bases of disease and healing and cultural dimensions of health in modern world.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 114 - Legacy of Asia

    3 units
    Interdisciplinary focus on continuity and change in China and India as these ancient civilizations responded to challenges throughout their history.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A /LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ANTH 115 - The Emerging Global Culture

    3 units
    Introduction to systems concepts and approach as a way to investigate the global impacts of industrial technology on political, economic, social and moral/psychological structures of humankind.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A /LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Recommended for behavioral science majors. All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ANTH 122 - Magic, Science and Religion

    3 units
    Exploring the ways in which people have attempted to gain mastery over the natural and supernatural worlds beginning with prehistoric times and concluding with modern day society and the contemporary world.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall 2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W course is required.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ANTH 125 - Urban Anthropology

    3 units
    Anthropological theories and methods in analyzing the global effects of urban growth. Relevance of anthropological approach in understanding our local multiethnic metropolitan area.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 129 - Environmental Anthropology

    3 units
    Anthropological examination of humans’ relationship to their biological environment. Course topics include population growth, resource consumption, human induced climate change, biodiversity, solid and hazardous waste, economic and cultural patterns affecting the environment, environmental risk, water resources, hazards, disasters, sustainable initiatives.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11 
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 130 - Kin, Kith, and Community: The Anthropology of Social Organization

    3 units
    Overview of social organization focused on local forms of human relationships: kinship, non-kin relations such as friendship and networking, and community. Explores the principles of kinship and community-building. Examples will be drawn from small-scale, complex and international societies.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 131 - Theories of Culture

    3 units
    Seminar on evolutionary, functional and structural theories of culture. Analysis of contemporary theory and development of the discipline of anthropology.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing; ANTH 11 ; ANTH 12  or ANTH 13  or declared Anthropology major or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 132 - Creating Built Worlds

    3 units
    Cross-cultural exploration of material expressions of culture. Analysis of production and consumption of places, shelters, and goods. Implications for design and policy.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 133 - Organizational Cultures

    3 units
    Complex organizations as dynamic sociocultural systems. Topics include organizational culture, cross-cultural study of organizations, organizational ethnography, cultural diversity, organizational learning and relevance of a cultural approach to enhance organizational effectiveness in a rapidly-changing world.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 134 - Systemic Leadership

    3 units
    Examination of systemic leadership thought and practice, especially its application to helping resolve complex problematic issues more effectively and responsibly. Focus is on leading collaborative change efforts with diverse sets of stakeholders in group, organizational, community, cultural, and global settings.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 136 - Thought Control in Contemporary Society

    3 units
    Anthropological analysis of sociocultural controls influencing and regulating human thought and behavior in the contemporary period. Topics include propaganda, censorship, undue influence, coercive persuasion and “brainwashing,” groupthink, messianic cults, totalitarianism, technologies of control, ritualized rebellion, resistance movements, and democratic alternatives.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 140 - Human Sexuality

    3 units
    Biological and sociocultural facets of human sexuality. Evolution and physiology of sex, reproductive biology/ethics and cross-cultural expression of sexual behavior.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A /LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ANTH 142 - Culture in Mind

    3 units
    Exploration of self, identity and behavior in cultural context. Cognition, socialization, cross-cultural mental health issues and comparison of intercultural communication modes.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11 , ANTH 25  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 143 - Culture and Adaptation

    3 units
    Explores the relationship between adaptive human behavior and the environment. Theories of interaction between biology, environment and culture are illustrated by examples of mobile foraging peoples, village sedentary farmers, complex chiefdoms and state-level societies.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 144 - Gifts, Markets, and Power

    3 units
    Cross-cultural analysis of economic systems. Topics include reciprocity, redistribution, and market exchange; the history of money and virtual currencies; the cultural construction of debt and credit; corporate capitalism and cyclical crises; global economic integration; and contemporary “alternative” economic systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 145 - Middle Eastern Traditions

    3 units
    Introduction to the peoples and cultures of the Middle East through exploration of the cooperation, competition, conflict and dialogues between the ethnic, national, and religious communities of contemporary Middle Eastern countries.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A /LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ANTH 146 - Culture and Conflict

    3 units
    Problems of change, especially in multiethnic societies of both established and emerging nations. Technological development, modernization, social changes and value conflicts.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understdng

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A /LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ANTH 148 - Religion and Anthropology

    3 units
    Comparative anthropological study of religious systems and world views; Anthropological theories concerning origin and evolution of religion; structure and function of ritual and myth; types of religious specialists.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11 , ANTH 25  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 149 - Ethnographic Methods

    3 units
    Qualitative methods: research design, participant observation, collection of life histories, ethical responsibilities, interviewing, analysis and ethnographic writing.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 151 - Modernity and Disease

    3 units
    Modernity and Disease explores the effects of the modern world on human biology, with specific emphasis on adaptations to the last several decades of environmental changes. Topics include reproduction, diet, and infectious, geriatric and environmental diseases.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 12  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 152 - Becoming Human

    3 units
    This course reviews the fossil evidence for human evolution. It emphasizes areas of scientific controversy in paleoanthropology by assessing recent fossil discoveries and molecular data. Lectures are supplemented with lab demonstration of modern skeletal materials and reproductions of fossil hominids.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 12  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 154 - Monkeys, Apes and Humans

    3 units
    Behavior, ecology and evolution of our closest animal relatives, the nonhuman primates. Interpretive emphasis toward broader understanding of human evolution and behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): Any lower division anthropology or psychology course or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 155 - Human Osteology

    3 units
    The human skeletal system as an anatomical structure and biomechanical system. Lab experience in identification of osteological material and recognition of diseases associated with bone.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hrs/lab 2 hrs.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 12  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 156 - Bioarchaeology

    3 units
    Study of human skeletal remains from archaeological setting to aid in reconstructing the biological and cultural past. Current theoretical and methodological issues in bioarchaeology. Emphasis on potential of skeletal analysis for uncovering disease and trauma, subsistence patterns, biological relatedness, physical activity and diverse reactions to stressors.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 157 - Forensic Anthropology

    3 units
    An overview of forensic anthropological methods and applications emphasizing the recovery and interpretation of human remains within the context of multidisciplinary scientific death investigation. Topics include the history of the discipline and a concentrated hands-on overview of basic human osteological identification.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 12 , BIOL 10 , BIOL 21 , or BIOL 65 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 159 - Mummies

    3 units
    Explore mummies from around the world. Examine the archaeological and biological evidence of how and why mummification was practiced in these cultures, plus what the examination of mummies can tell us about past peoples cultures, diseases, and lifestyles.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 160 - Reconstructing Lost Civilizations

    3 units
    Explores scientific archaeology and the reconstruction of civilizations. Topics include framing hypotheses, site selection, excavation, analysis of artifacts and ecofacts, and reconstructing social systems.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies R: Earth & Environment

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A /LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.


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  • ANTH 161 - Old World Civilizations

    3 units
    Prehistoric cultural development in Europe, Asia, and Africa from the Paleolithic to the development of civilizations. Discussions of early states include social organization, economic systems, art, architecture and intellectual achievements.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 162 - Inca, Aztec and Maya Civilization

    3 units
    Ancient high civilizations of Mexico, Central America and Andean South America, their predecessors and contemporaries. Explores sociocultural systems with emphasis on art, architecture and intellectual achievements.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 164 - North America before 1492

    3 units
    Archaeology and history of North American peoples before 1492. Precolumbian culture areas and relationships between them; development of state societies; relationships with and resistance to European colonizers.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor approval
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 165 - Historical Archaeology

    3 units
    Course centers on the archaeology of the recent past. Students explore how to employ archaeological material analysis and archival research to develop a fuller understanding of the development of the modern industrialized world.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 168 - Archaeological Methodology

    3 units
    Central methods of archaeological practice. Methods of archaeological inquiry, research design, and the cultural resource management presented through case studies in historic and prehistoric archaeology.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 13 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 169 - Archaeological Site Excavation

    3 units
    Artifact recovery and analysis during archaeological field project. All phases of professional archaeological practice leading to publication of findings. Sites may be local or distant.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 13  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 173 - Multimedia Anthropology

    3 units
    Planning, production, and presentation of ethnographic materials using various media. Theoretical and applied aspects of multimedia anthropology. Use of multiple media in data collection, analysis, evaluation, and representation of culture including photographs, documentary video, websites, social networking platforms, and infographics.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 175 - Anthropology of Native America

    3 units
    Survey of indigenous peoples of the Pacific Rim from ethnohistorical times to the present. Cultural adaptation, social organization, world view, intercultural contact and cultural portrayal. Emphasis on Western Native North America with examples drawn from other Asian, Pacific and American indigenous cultures.

    Prerequisite(s): Any lower division anthropology course or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 176 - Indians of California

    3 units
    Native Californian cultures as they functioned before white contact, emphasizing ecological, sociopolitical and religious interrelationships and historic culture change. Ethnographic, archaeological and documentary sources.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 177 - Anthropology of Asia

    3 units
    Sociocultural themes of selected Asia cultures. Covers cultural pluralism, intercultural contact, social organization, worldview and economic adaptations. Explores connections within the Pacific Rim, especially to the local region. Course is repeatable once for credit when different cultures are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 184 - Directed Reading

    1-4 units
    Directed reading in cultural anthropology, physical anthropology or archaeology to gain a broader understanding of a particular topic, culture or theoretical issue.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and instructor consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ANTH 187 - Special Topics

    3 units
    Contemporary issues in anthropological theory including cultural anthropology, archaeology and physical anthropology. Course is repeatable once for credit on different issue.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 190 - Designing Research

    3 units
    Describes research conception, development and implementation for academic research and applied careers alike. Emphasizes writing grant proposals, academic theses, and professional contracts. Topics include research question identification, methodological and technical approaches, broader significance and impact of research, and ethical considerations.

    Prerequisite(s): Declared major in Anthropology or Behavioral Sciences; Completion of Area Z (100W); Two of the following courses: ANTH 11 , ANTH 12 , ANTH 13  or Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 191 - Frontiers of Anthropology

    3 units
    Critical contemporary social issues that cut across archaeology and cultural and physical anthropology. Anthropology as a holistic social science. Seminar format uses reading, simulations and class discussions. Professionalism in the discipline stressed.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 131  and senior standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 193 - Behavioral Science in Practice

    3 units
    Capstone workshop for behavioral science majors. Students assess methods and knowledge of anthropology, psychology and sociology, and synthesize them by reflecting upon case studies of individual, organizational, community, and global issues. Emphasis is on cooperative learning, reflection and synthesis of skills and knowledge.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, declared major in Behavioral Science or Behavioral Science double major.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 230 - Theory in Practice

    3 units
    In-depth analysis of anthropological and related theory and accompanying methodology, emphasizing the use of theory in practice.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 131  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • ANTH 231 - Applications Core

    3 units
    Methods for the analysis of sociocultural systems, ethnographic evaluation, and program/design development. Emphasis on professionalism, project management, budgeting, ethics, and contracts.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 232 , ANTH 105  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 232 - Applications Core

    3 units
    Methods for the analysis sociocultural systems, ethnographic evaluation, and program/design development. Emphasis on professionalism, project management, budgeting, ethics, and contracts

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 231  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 233 - Fields of Application

    3 units
    Survey of domains in which anthropological skills and knowledge are applied. Topics include health, business and industry, sustainable regions, and immigration. Emphasis is on opportunities for anthropological contributions.

    Corequisite(s): ANTH 231  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 234 - Advanced Research Methods

    3 units
    Advanced research methods including individual and group interviewing, structured observation, and formal analytical methods. Emphasis on data management, ethnographic writing, and presentation of data through different media.

    Prerequisite(s): ANTH 149  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 235 - Quantitative Methods

    3 units
    Advanced quantitative methods to gain comprehension of statistical analyses, especially in regards to predictive value for regional issues. Emphasis will be on understanding statistics, creating databases, using statistical software packages, and employing proper statistics.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 95  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 287 - Special Topics

    1-3 units
    Contemporary issues in applied and practicing anthropology not covered in other courses. Course is repeatable once for credit on different topic with advisor consent. Repeatable for credit when topic changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 298 - Anthropology Project

    1-6 units
    Course consists of supervised units applying anthropology in a project, the documentation of that project and the evaluation of the project in a written report. Course is repeatable for credit in the same semester.

    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • ANTH 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on project or thesis.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a preceding semester in a project or thesis class
    Grading: CR/NC, No Degree Credit

    Note(s): No Degree Credit.


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Arabic
  

  • ARAB 1A - Elementary Arabic I

    5 units
    This course in Modern elementary Arabic is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic. Starting with the alphabet, students will gradually learn basic oral and written communication in the target language.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course is not for native speakers of Arabic.


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  • ARAB 25A - Intermediate Arabic I

    5 units
    Intermediate Arabic I is designed for students who have completed at least two semesters one year) of Arabic in an academic setting and have knowledge of basic grammatical features of Arabic.

    Prerequisite(s): ARAB 1A , ARAB 001B or equivalent or SJSU placement exam.
    Grading: Graded


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Art
  

  • ART 1 - Professional Preparation in Art

    1 units
    Introduction to skills and documents needed in preparation for professional careers in the arts; orientation to SJSU. Intended for BA/BFA ART majors and minors.

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ART 2 - The Artist in Contemporary Culture

    3 units
    Introduces art beginners to roles that artists play in contemporary culture. Critical readings and problem-solving: principles of form and theory and research applied to real-world situations confronted by contemporary artists. Orientation to SJSU.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 3 - Medium and Message

    3 units
    This undergraduate seminar introduces intermediate-level artists to a research and project-based approach to artmaking with a focus on contemporary, idea-appropriate mediums and methods. Orientation to SJSU.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 12 - Two-Dimensional Design and Color Concepts

    3 units
    Theories and applications of two-dimensional design and color in visual art and design. Studio practice.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): ART 12 is treated as a repeat for students who have taken ANI 12.


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  • ART 14 - Color

    3 units
    Attributes of color. Studio practice exploring theories and creative use of color in visual art and design.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): ART 14 is treated as a repeat for students who have taken ANI 14.


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  • ART 24 - Drawing I

    3 units
    Elements and principles of drawing. Studio practice emphasizing line, shape and light-dark used in visual art and design.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): ART 24 is treated as a repeat for students who have taken ANI 24.


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  • ART 46 - Introduction to Ceramics

    3 units
    Studio work in ceramics; a survey of methods used by contemporary artists. Includes use of the potter’s wheel, handbuilding techniques, clay preparation, glazing and firing for utilitarian and sculptural work.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 47 - Introduction to Metalsmithing

    3 units
    Introduction to tools, materials and techniques for small scale metal work. Primer course for metalsmithing and jewelry.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 68 - Beginning Sculpture: Object & Concept

    3 units
    Introduction to core sculptural media: woodworking, welding, mold-making, metal-casting and working with found objects. Emphasis on concept development and critical thinking.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 13  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 74 - Introduction to Digital Media

    3 units
    Fundamental concepts and methods of Digital Media production. Introduction to visualization software applications and web presentation techniques.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 75 - Introduction to Digital Video Art

    3 units
    Introduction of the fundamental skills, software and techniques involved in the production of Digital Video. Critical discourse and contemporary art theories will be explored.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 100W - Writing Workshop: Fine Arts

    3 units
    Advanced writing course for fine art majors, based upon philosophical issues and current professional practice in art. Clear analytical and critical writing in examination of these topics.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies Z: Written Communication II

    Prerequisite(s): A3 or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper division standing. Art and Design Majors only.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must be passed with C or better to satisfy the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment requirement (GWAR).


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  • ART 101 - Digital Media Art

    3 units
    Experimental applications in creative coding as an art practice. Focus includes programming interactivity, generative graphics, intro to data visualization and user interface and user experience strategies. 

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): ART 74 , ART 75  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 102 - 3D Modeling and Printing

    3 units
    Introduces experimental 3D methods with a focus on conceptual and creative processes using 3D modeling software and 3D printing technology while addressing contemporary uses for artistic production.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): ART 75  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 103 - Art as System

    3 units
    Experimental applications in the use of systems-based approach for art making. Focus on various CNC 3D printing/cutting methods, parametric art, CAD/CAM techniques, physical computing integration and collaborative art models.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 75  and ART 101 
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 104 - Interdisciplinary Seminar in Digital Media Art

    3 units
    Investigation of theoretical topics in digital media art and analysis of contemporary technology research issues.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 105 - Advanced Digital Video

    3 units
    Advanced exploration of digital video within the context of conceptual art practice. Focus on issues and applications of digital technology and critical thinking in art with specific focus on video, the Internet and alternative media applications.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 9 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 75  or permission of instructor.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 106 - Topics in Human Machine Interface

    3 units
    Experimental applications in physical computing in art. Topics include computer-controlled sensors and actuators, the nature of the cyborg and interactive electronic interfaces for sculpture, environments and performance. Course is repeatable up to 6 units, when course topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 75  and ART 101  or permission of instructor.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 107 - Advanced Projects in Digital Media Art

    3 units
    Advanced issues and applications of digital technology in art. Application of interactive technology in installation and performance. Emphasis on collaborative projects, user interaction, and experience. Course is repeatable up to 6 units.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 75  or permission of instructor.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 108 - Introduction to Game Studies

    3 units
    Introduction to the systems, design, history, and cultural analysis of games with emphasis on critical studies, development, technological literacy, markets and impact on society.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 110 - History and Theory of New Media

    3 units
    The history of art and technology introducing contemporary critical theory and practice. Course will address digital visualization, simulation, interactive network technologies in the arts and speculate on the artistic implications of advances in engineering and science.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 70B  or ARTH 72  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 132 - Topics in Intermediate Ceramics

    3 units
    Investigation of ceramic form and surface design with emphasis on the vessel. Development of skills on the potter’s wheel and in glazing, kiln loading and firing. Included are raku, salt, earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. Repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 46  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 133 - Topics in Ceramic Sculpture

    3 units
    Focus on handbuilding and nontraditional techniques in clay and related media. Includes gallery and studio visits. Repeatable for Credit when topic changes, up to 3 times.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 13 , ART 46  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 134 - Topics in Advanced Ceramics

    3 units
    Focus on personal stylistic development, individual critiques and portfolio preparation. Includes gallery and studio visits. Repeatable for Credit when topic changes, up to 3 times.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 132  or ART 133 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 135 - Topics in Moldmaking for Artists

    3 units
    Introduction to moldmaking for upper division/graduate students. Course will include techniques for rubber molds for wax or plastic, molds for pressed clay, slip casting and waste molds. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 13  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Offered only occasionally.


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  • ART 137 - Figure Modeling

    3 units
    Representation of the human figure in three dimensions. Sculpting in clay from a live model. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 13  and ART 55 or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 138 - Elementary Art Methods

    3 units
    Equips prospective pre-K through high school educators with the basic knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively organize and provide sequential art education. Emphasis on art teaching methods, art curriculum development, and art experiences.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ART 139 - Teaching Diversity through Art

    3 units
    Strategies for teaching ideas of diversity through art in the preschool through high school classroom. Students deepen their understanding of culture and context and of why the arts matter.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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