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13 courses with the subject ANTH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ANTH 110Cultural Anthropology4

Sub-Total Credits 4

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 120Human Origins4

An introduction to physical anthropology surveying evolutionary theory as applied to humans. Special emphasis on non-human primates; fossil man (hominid evolution) and the diversity of modern human populations. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (E3) Soc Sci-Soc/Anth CoB: Social Science

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 200Special Topics1-4

An open course varying in content from year to year which allows concentration in specialized areas. Credits 1-4

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 217Intro. to Ethno/Musicology

This course will examine the study of music from the cultural and social aspects of the people who make it. The courses will use fact-based approach to music including its history; sociology and impact on society as well as literature surrounding musicology and ethnomusicology. This course is particularly useful for students with interests in cultural studies. No prior experience or knowledge is required. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CLAS: (C) The Arts CLAS: (E3) Soc Sci-Soc/Anth CoB: Humanities SoAD: Humanities 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject: ANTH
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 240Culture Through Film4

After examining the anthropological concept of culture; we will view and critically examine a wide range of films from around the world to see how they portray diverse insights about the cultures in which they are made. Credits 4 Degree Attributes AU: Global Perspective

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 300Special Topics1-4

An open course varying in content from year to year which allows concentration in specialized areas. Credits 1-4

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 302The Nacirema4

296 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 303Health and Culture4

286 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 304Language and Culture4

Sub-Total Credits 20 Many courses listed above have prerequisites; see course descriptions. CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Sociology majors complete 8 credits of quantitative reasoning and social science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 44

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 400Special Problems in Anthropology

An open course varying in content from year to year which allows concentration on such specialized areas as gender and society; anthropological theory and methods; native cultures of North America; demography; and the like. Jjunior or senior standing or permission of instructor. (Sufficient demand) Credits 1-4 Degree Attributes CoB: Social Science

Subject: ANTH
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 450Independent Study1-4

Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course; and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required. Credits 1-4

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 470Field Work2-4

Supervised on-site field work on an approved topic. Credits 2-4

Subject: ANTH
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.alfred.edu

ANTH 495Global Issues Seminar

This integrative capstone course allows seniors to study a variety of global issues in-depth and to present the results of their own particular global experiences and studies. Topics examined will vary from year to year. The seminar may be focused on a central theme or on a variety of issues; depending upon the students' international interests and the instructor's discretion. Prerequisites: GLBS 101; Study Abroad; senior standing. Credits 4 Degree Attributes AU: Global Perspective CoB: Social Science

Subject: ANTH
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: www.alfred.edu

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