ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS EMERITI: David Bruener Eyde, Paul Wershub Goodman

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Lucas, Morales, Peterson, Romero, Smithey

Nature and scope of sociology, its terminology and concepts; study of social processes, social institutions, development of society, and characteristics of group life.

A study of selected social problems in our society, including causes, interrelationships, and programs of amelioration. Recommended Prerequisite: Sociology 1301.

Sociological factors and their measurement, development and use of scales, assumptions underlying the use of statistical models in analysis of social data, application and limitations of statistical analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1320, MATH 1409, or

MATH 1508.

The historical development, current problems, and prospects of the American marriage and family institutions. Recommended Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

Introductory course to major themes in Mexican American studies; cultural pluralism, bilingualism, biculturalism, ethnicity and race, assimilation, cultural nationalism, and folk culture.

Analysis of Chicano experiences in selected institutions such as schools, churches, governmental structures, military, and mass media.

A cross-cultural comparison of human behavior addressing the areas of family life, marriage, kinship, and ritual. The course will also deal with the potential for misunderstandings that arise in the context of cross-cultural interactions. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or ANTH 1301. (SOCI 3306 is the same course as ANTH 3306.)

Basic procedure and methodology of sociology as applied by the profession to various areas of social investigation. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

A study of the racial and ethnic group relationships in the U.S. concentrating on the dynamics and consequences of prejudice, discrimination, and related factors.

Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

An investigation of the social and legal definitions of juvenile delinquency; major theories of juvenile deviancy; the social system of the gangs; factors contributing to apprehension, conviction, detention, and parole; assessment of present and potential prevention programs. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

Special topics of current interest in Sociology. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Topics may include, for example:

Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

Theories, causes, characteristics, and social function of crime in our society. Methods of prevention and reduction of crime will be analyzed. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

A course about social and regional diversity of modern Mexico with special emphasis on indigenous cultures. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1302. (SOCI 3361 is the same course as ANTH 3361.)

Cultural factors in medical beliefs and practices; professionalization of medical practitioners; group factors in medical practice and medical care programs. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

Sociological evaluation of the emergence of sex roles and relationship between such roles and social status, class, and power. Problems of Women's Liberation, changing roles, and the variable effects of socialization for role taking and role making will be discussed. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

Examines structures, processes, interactions, and human problems of modern organizations. Classical and contemporary sociological theories of organizations are compared. Issues regarding organizational authority; change, conflict, control, cooperation, division of labor, efficiency, goals, and relationships with consumer-clients are studied. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

Study of the major concepts of general sociology as these have been developed by contemporary sociologists and by the founding fathers of the field. Prerequisites: SOCI 1301 and nine hours of advanced sociology.

Statistical analysis of the population of the world, the United States, and the Southwest. Study of fertility, mortality, and migration patterns and their social consequences. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301.

Independent study in an area which is too specialized to offer as an organized class. Supervised individual reading and research leading to development of a major paper or report. Prerequisites: SOCI 1301, 12 hours of advanced sociology, and consent of Department Chairperson, advisor, or instructor.

Introduction to the nature and interpretation of archeological artifacts and hominoid remains. Emphasis is on processes of making inferences from physical remains. Prerequisite: ANTH 1301; ANTH 1301 may be taken concurrently with ANTH 1101.

Introduction to the field of archeology and what it means to the public. Emphasis is on developing students' abilities to identify and evaluate scientific and pseudoscientific treatments of the archeological record. Includes discussion of ancient astronauts, lost continents, the Moundbuilders, scientific creationism, and psychic archeology.

Introduction to the evolution of the human adaptive system with particular attention to the somatic and technological components. The biological development of man, from 3.5-million-year-old Lucy to modern Homo sapiens, is discussed and correlated with developments in stone and bronze tools, dwelling types, social groupings, political organization, etc. This course is not prerequisite to ANTH 1302.

Introduction to the evolution of human behavioral systems with particular attention to the social and cultural, or ideational components. The variety of types of societies and ideologies is discussed together with the ecological situations to which they are adapted.

Introduction to basic concepts and techniques of modern linguistics.

Introductory course to major themes in Mexican American studies; cultural pluralism, bilingualism, biculturalism, ethnicity and race, assimilation, cultural nationalism, and folk culture.

Analysis of Chicano experiences in selected institutions such as schools, churches, governmental structures, military, and mass media.

The study of human societies as part of ecological systems. The use of ecological principles and models in anthropological description and explanation is discussed. Folk models of ecology are also considered. Recommended Prerequisites: ANTH 1301 and ANTH 1302.

The course focuses on human evolution and the biological basis for human behavior. Topics include human phylogeny, physical and behavioral adaptation, genetics, and human diversity. Prerequisite: ANTH 1301.

A cross-cultural comparison of human behavior addressing the areas of family life, marriage, kinship, and ritual. The course will also deal with the potential for misunderstandings that arise in the context of cross-cultural interactions. Prerequisite: SOCI 1301 or ANTH 1301.

A comparative ethnographic study of legal and political systems with an introduction to the anthropological theories developed in these areas. The focus is on informal means of social control and the origins of political systems in tribal societies and chiefdoms, rather than nation-states. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1302.

A survey of the prehistoric, protohistoric, and historic development of social systems in Mesoamerica from the preceramic cultures through the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec. Attention will be directed to the interaction among environmental, demographic, cultural and historical factors, drawing upon evidence from prehistory, history, and ethnohistory. Recommended Prerequisites: ANTH 1301 and ANTH 1302.

The development and characteristics of prehistoric Indian societies, from the Elephant Hunters to the Pueblos, is considered with particular attention to the Mogollon, Hohokam, Anasazi, and Casas Grandes areas. Ties of the area to nuclear Mesoamerica will be discussed. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1301.

Traces the course of human cultural development in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean from the first arrival of Ice Age hunters, through the invention of agriculture, to the development of complex civilizations. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1301.

The course provides an overview of the historic development of the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez region from the earliest mission and presidio settlements to the modern bi-national metropolis. Evidence from archeological materials and archival documents will be considered. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1301.

A study of economic problems of production, distribution, and consumption in non-Western societies, and an introduction to the concepts and perspectives brought to such studies by anthropologists. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1302.

A consideration of the nature of cities, both non-Western and Western, Pre-industrial and industrial. The impact of urbanization upon a region and upon individuals will be discussed. Recommended Prerequisites: ANTH 1301 and ANTH 1302.

A survey of the Native American cultures of Latin America, focusing on patterns of similarity among groups, and the distribution of different adaptations relative to environmental diversity. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1302.

Survey of Native American cultures of the United Sates and Canada, with an emphasis on their development in various environmental settings, and the regulatory/legal contexts within which they now exist. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1302.

Ethnographic and ethnohistorical perspectives on the socio-politics, economics, belief systems, and technologies of contemporary Native American groups such as the Apache, Hopi, Hualapai, Navajo, Pima, Tarahumara, and Tohono O'odham. May include guest lectures by tribal representatives. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1302.

A survey of the history of North American Indians from the Pre-Columbian period to the present. Examines inter-tribal relations as well as Indian-European and Indian-Anglo American interactions. Emphasis on trans-Mississippi West tribes and events. (ANTH 3323 is the same course as HIST 3323.)

Study of food, fiber, medicinal, and dye plants utilized by Southwest cultures with an emphasis on ethnobotany. Student may be required to take one weekend field trip. Prerequisite: BOT 2410. (ANTH 3341 is the same course as BIOL 3341.)

Intensive field course on the recovery and analysis of archeological data. Includes archeological survey and/or excavation and preliminary laboratory analysis. Variable credit. May be repeated when study area or research topic differs. Transportation and/or lodging fees vary according to project location. Prerequisite: ANTH 3359 or instructor approval.

Language variables and sociological correlates, a review of current research, theories, and applications Recommended Prerequisite: LING 3220.

Theory and practice in the elicitation of ethnographic data. Participant observation, interviewing, and the development of questionnaires will be conducted in the laboratory and field settings. Prerequisite: ANTH 1302 or instructor approval.

Introduction to the analytical methods used to interpret archeological sites. Topics addressed include sampling, statistical analysis, formulation of hypotheses, and survey and excavation techniques. Prerequisite: ANTH 1301 or instructor approval.

Methods for, and practical experience in, the analysis and interpretation of archeological materials, including ceramics, stone tools, floral and faunal remains, archeological dating, and spatial data. Course will be taught as one 3-hour lecture lab, but individual or group lab projects involving additional time outside class will be required. Prerequisite: Open only to majors in anthropology or instructor approval.

A course about social and regional diversity of modern Mexico with special emphasis on indigenous cultures. Recommended Prerequisite: ANTH 1302.

The types and characteristics of folk literature with particular emphasis on the folklore of the Southwest and Mexico. (ANTH 3372 is the same course as ENGL 3372.)

A study of folklore theory and Mexican-American folk genres, with background readings on Mexico and with a special emphasis on the folklore of the border. (ANTH 3374 is the same course as ENGL 3374.)

Individual investigation of an area of anthropology that is not adequately covered by an organized class. Periodic meetings, reports, and a major paper are required. Prerequisites: Department approval and instructor approval.

Provides an introduction to environmental laws and policies that affect the practice of archeology, history, and ethnography in the context of development projects and land management. Among the topics discussed are environmental impact assessment, social impact assessment, historic preservation planning, and traditional cultural properties.

Intensive field course on the recovery and analysis of archeological data. Includes archeological survey and/or excavation and preliminary laboratory analysis. Variable credit. May be repeated when study area or research topic differs. Transportation and/or lodging fees vary according to project location. Prerequisite: ANTH 3359 or instructor approval.

A study of the physical complexes of the world's dry regions. Salient factors emphasized include climate, landforms, water, soils, natural vegetation, and various aspects of human occupance. Prerequisite: GEOG 1306 or GEOG 1310 or GEOL 1303 or instructor approval. GEOG 3306 recommended.

Recovery, processing, and interpretation of biological material associated with prehistoric and historic man in the New World. Laboratory fee required. (ANTH 4325 is the same course as BIOL 4326.)

An introduction to practical aspects of museum work, including organization and display of exhibits, care of collections, communication with visitors, and other museum tasks. Lectures will be combined with opportunities for solving concrete problems.

Subject matter will be announced each semester. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Among the material that may be covered are the following: foraging bands; tribes; chiefdoms; states; peasant and plantation communities; forensic anthropology; primate behavior; lithic technology.

A discussion of the goals of anthropology with a critical review of current theory and mythodology. Recommended Prerequisites: ANTH 1301 and ANTH 1302.