Anthropology at CSUF-IRVINE Campus

Alan Mootnick, Director of the Gibbon Conservation Center; Photo by Barbara Gordon

COURSES OFFERED AT CSUF-IRVINE: SEE CLASS SCHEDULE FOR TIMES

ANTH301-Primate Behavior: A popular Natural Sciences elective revealing the intelligence and amazing social behavior of humankind’s closest relatives, apes and monkeys.
ANTH305-Anthropology of Religion: Examines the origins and functions of religious beliefs and the supernatural, with an emphasis on traditional societies.
ANTH306-Comparative Aesthetics and Symbolism: Examines the arts of many cultures—including sculpture and carving, painting, ceramics, music, dance, storytelling, and cinema—with a focus on the roles of the arts in traditional societies.
ANTH308-Culture and Aging: An exploration of the course of life among diverse cultures emphasizing the roles of elders and cultural attitudes towards aging and the aged.
ANTH344-Human Evolution: A Natural Science elective examining the evidence for origins of humankind.
ANTH442-Medical Anthropology: A cross-cultural survey of systems of healing and beliefs about curing physical, psychological, and “supernatural” ailments.
Other Anthropology courses may be offered from time to time. See the Semester Class Schedule for details. All courses taught at CSUF-Irvine are listed near the front of the schedule as well as with each department’s listings.