DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH) Mary Jo Schneider Degree Conferred: M.A. (ANTH) Areas of Concentration: archeology; cultural anthropology, biological/physical anthropology, general anthropology, and anthropological museology.
Prerequisites to Degree Program: Applicants must be admitted to the Graduate School and meet the following requirements: (1) satisfactory undergraduate preparation in anthropology, (2) three letters from persons competent to judge applicant's potential for graduate studies, (3) satisfactory GRE scores, and (4) a completed departmental application. Students who do not meet these requirements may be admitted conditionally. Students with course deficiences may enroll concurrently in graduate courses. Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree: A student may choose one of three options to satisfy the requirements for a Master of Arts degree in anthropology: Anthropology M.A. with thesis. A minimum of 24 semester hours of course work including distribution requirements specified by the department, six semester hours of thesis, and an oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee. Anthropology M.A. with internship. A minimum of 30 semester hours of course work including distribution requirements specified by the department, six hours of internship, evidence of research ability, and an oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee. Anthropology M.A. without thesis. Thirty-six semester hours including distribution requirements specified by the department and an oral examination conducted by the candidate's faculty committee. A list of courses which meet the general distribution requirement is available from the departmental chair. A minimum of 21 graduate hours in anthropology is required in all three options. Faculty members located off-campus are available for research and individual guidance in any of these options. Anthropology participates in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Environmental Dynamics. Through an agreement with the Academic Common Market, residents of certain southern states may qualify for graduate enrollment in this degree program as in-state students for fee purposes.
COURSES: ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH) ANTH4013 History of Anthropological Thought (FA) Detailed consideration of anthropological theory through study of its historical development. The research paper in this course fulfills the Fulbright College research paper requirement for anthropology majors. ANTH4023 Egyptology (IR) Explores multiple aspects of Ancient Egyptian civilization including chronology, art, religion, literature and daily life. ANTH4093 The Archeology of Death (IR) Study of the analysis and interpretation of archeological mortuary remains and sites. Key archeological and anthropological sources that have influenced major theoretical developments are reviewed. ANTH4123 Ancient Middle East (SP) The archeology of the ancient Middle East with emphasis upon the interaction of ecology, technology and social structure as it pertains to domestication and urbanization. ANTH4143 Ecological Anthropology (FA, SP, SU) Anthropological perspectives on the study of relationships among human populations and their ecosystems. Prerequisite: junior standing. ANTH4233 Arctic Prehistory (SP) Survey of prehistoric peoples and cultures of the North American Arctic and adjacent regions. ANTH4243 Archeology of the Midsouth (IR) Survey of prehistoric and protohistoric cultures of the lower Mississippi Valley and adjacent regions. Prerequisite: junior standing or previous coursework in archeology. ANTH4253 Peoples and Cultures of World Regions (IR) The anthropology (prehistory, peoples, and cultures) of a selected world region. Regional emphasis will vary but may include China, Europe, Northeast Asia, India or the Arctic. ANTH4256 Archeological Field Session (SU) Practical field and laboratory experiences in archeological research. ANTH4353 Laboratory Methods in Archeology (IR) Theory and practice of describing, analyzing, and reporting upon archeological materials. ANTH4453 Introduction to Museum Studies (SP) Introduction to museums and museum work, the place and functions of the modern museum; museum administration, financial development, collections and collections management, conservation, exhibits, museum education and public programs, legal practices, and contemporary issues which effect the museum profession. Corequisite: ANTH 4451L. ANTH4451L Museum Studies Laboratory (SP) Laboratory exercises illustrating professional practices and procedures in contemporary museum work. Corequisite: ANTH 4453. ANTH4463L Museum Techniques Laboratory (SP) Practical experience in museum laboratory techniques, and in design and execution of museum exhibits. Pre- or Corequisite: ANTH 4453 and ANTH 4451L. ANTH4473 North American Prehistory (IR) Survey of the aboriginal prehistory of the North American Continent north of Mexico. ANTH448V Individual Study of Anthropology (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Reading course for advanced students with special interests in anthropology. ANTH449V Special Problems in Museum Work (1-6) (IR) individual research, exhibit design and execution, or other problems of museum work. ANTH4503 Peoples of the Pacific (IR) Survey of the native societies and cultures of the Pacific; their role in the world today. ANTH4523 Dental Science (FA) Introduction to the study of the human dentition including its anatomy, morphology, growth and development, and histology. ANTH4533 Middle East Cultures (SP) Study of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East; ecology, ethnicity, economics, social organizations, gender, politics, religion, and paterns of social change. May be repeated for 9 hours. ANTH4543 Geographic Information Systems (SP) Computer assisted analysis and display of geographic resource data. Course develops the theory behind spatial data analysis techniques, and reinforces the theory with exercises that demonstrate its practical applications. Prior experience with computers and/or completion of GEOG 4523 (Computer Mapping) is useful but not a prerequisite. (Same as GEOG 4543) ANTH4553 Raster GIS (SP) Introduction to spatial analyses in the natural sciences and resource management fields using geographic information systems (GIS). Lectures focus on development of principles, paralleled by workstation-based laboratory exercises using raster-based software, relational data bases, and exploratory data analysis. (Same as GEOG 4553) Prerequisite: GEOG 3023 or ANTH 4543. ANTH4563 Vector GIS (FA) Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) applications in marketing, transportation, real estate, demographics, urban and regional planning, and related areas. Lectures focus on development of principles, paralleled by workstation-based laboratory exercises using Arc-node based software and relational data bases. (Same as GEOG 4563) Prerequisite: GEOG 3023 or ANTH 4543. ANTH4573 Introduction to GRASS Applications in GIS (FA) in introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) problem solving using the Geographic Resource Analysis Support System (GRASS) software. (Same as GEOG 4573) ANTH4593 Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (SP) Introduction to navigation, georeferencing, and digital data collection using GPS receivers, data loggers, and laser technology for natural science and resource management. Components of NavStar Global Positioning system are used in integration of digital information into various GIS platforms with emphasis on practical applications. (Same as GEOG 4593) ANTH4613 Primate Adaptation and Evolution (FA) Introduction to the biology of the order of Primates. This course considers the comparative anatomy, behavioral ecology and paleontology of our nearest living relatives. (Same as BIOL 4613) Prerequisite: ANTH 1013 (or BIOL 1543 and BIOL 1541L). ANTH4803 Historical Archeology (IR) Review of the development of historical archeology and discussion of contemporary theory, methods, and substantive issues. Lab sessions on historic artifact identification and analysis. ANTH4813 Ethnographic Approaches to the Past (IR) Review of the uses of ethnographic data in the reconstruction and interpretation of past cultures and cultural processes, with particular emphasis on the relationships between modern theories of culture and archeological interpretation. ANTH4903 Seminar in Anthropology (FA, SP, SU) Research, discussion, and projects focusing on a variety of topics. ANTH4913 Topics of the Middle East (FA, SP, SU) Covers a special topic or issue. May be repeated for 9 hours. ANTH500V Advanced Problems in Anthropology (1-18) (FA, SP) Individual research at graduate level on clearly defined problems or problem areas. ANTH5013 Research Methods in Anthropology (FA) Investigation of the nature of inquiry; scientific and other approaches to the perception of anthropological data; the development and use of research models; organization of observations; numerical and other methods of analyzing and interpreting data. ANTH5023 Public Archeology (SP) Practical problems of archeology in relation to federal and state needs, legislative requirements, contract research, public support and information need, and the job market. ANTH5053 Quarternary Environments (FA) An interdisciplinary study of the Quarternary Period including dating methods, deposits, soils, climates, tectonics, and human adaptation. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours per week. (Same as ENDY 5053, GEOG 5053, GEOL 5053) ANTH5153 Topics in Anthropology (FA, SP, SU) Graduate level seminar with varied emphasis on topics relating to cultural anthropology. May be repeated. ANTH5203 Applications of Archeological Method and Theory (FA) Review of the nature and history of archeology; recent theories and practical implications and applications of various methods of acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting archeological data. ANTH525V Topics in Archeology (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Graduate level seminar with varied emphasis on topics relation to archeology. May be repeated. ANTH5263 Indians of Arkansas and the South (FA) Study of the traditional lifeways and prehistoric backgrounds of Indians living in the southern United States, including Arkansas. ANTH5303 Applications of Method and Theory in Biological Anthropology (IR) Review of the nature and history of biological anthropology; recent theories and the practical implications and applications of various methods of acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data. ANTH5333 Social Organization (FA) Comparative study of social organization focusing primarily on pre-industrial and non-western cultures. Primary topics are variation in kinship, kinship groups, kinship terminological analysis, marriage, and current developments in social structure. ANTH535V Topics in Physical Anthropology (1-6) (FA, SP) Graduate level seminar with varied emphasis on topics relating to physical anthropology. May be repeated. ANTH5413 Bioarcheology Seminar (SP, Even years) Intensive coverage of bioarcheological method and theory with the context of both academic and cultural resources management research. ANTH5443 Cultural Resource Management I (IR) Concentrated discussion of management problems relative to cultural resources, including review and interpretation of relevant federal legislation, research vs. planning needs, public involvement and sponsor planning, and assessment of resources relative to scientific needs. No field training involved; discussion will deal only with administrative, legal, and scientific management problems. ANTH546V Special Problems in Museum Work (1-6) (IR) Individual research, exhibit design and execution, or other problems of museum work. ANTH5503 Regional Seminar in Archeology (FA) Graduate-level seminar in the archeology of a particular area or region of the world. ANTH561V Field Research in Archeology (1-6) (IR) Directed graduate level archeological fieldwork. ANTH562V Field Research in Cultural Anthropology (1-6) (IR) Directed graduate level ethnographic field work. ANTH600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) ANTH610V Internship (1-18) (FA, SP, SU) |