ANTH-100. Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology (4)
Sociocultural anthropology is one of four subfields in anthropology.  This course will emphasize sociocultural anthropology, but will also briefly look at the other subfields: physical, prehistoric archaeology, and linguistics.  Our main focus will be placed on family patterns, kinship relationships, political organization, economic systems, religion, the arts, and social change.

ANTH-222. Drugs for Mind and Body (4)
An Analysis of the uses of both medicinal and mind altering drugs with emphasis on the original inhabitants of the Americas and a comparative look at their uses in the United States today.  While the primary focus of this course is on the utilization of drugs, we can only understand the use within the context of the societies as a whole; therefore, we will also read several ethnographic accounts of Native American societies in which these drugs were used. 
Prerequisite: ANTH-100. Three hours per week. Four semester hours.

ANTH-225. Gender and Kinship Cross-Culturally (4)
The structure of sex and gender roles has important implications for marriage, the family, and kinship in all societies.  This course examines sex and gender roles, sexuality, mate selection, marriage customs, divorce, childbearing, parenting, spousal and other kin relations, across the spectrum of world cultures.
Prerequisite: Any 100-level course in anthropology/sociology or written permission of the instructor.

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