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Transfer Courses

All courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State Universities (CSU). Courses that are transferable to the University of California are designated 'UC.' Some of these courses have limits on the amount of credit that is granted. See the UC Transferable Course List available in the Counseling Center or Transfer Center for these limitations. Courses that are non-credit or not AA degree applicable are designated with the letter 'N' preceding the course number. Identification of courses that have been accepted into the California Articulation Number (CAN) system appears after the course title.

ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology A100- Cultural Anthropology (3)
The analysis of social structure, family, kinship, belief, and rite. The determinants of culture and personality. The social analysis of three societies. The methods and perspectives of anthropology. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A100H- Honors Cultural Anthro (3)
The analysis of social structure, family, kinship, belief, and rite. The determinants of culture and personality. The social analysis of three societies. The methods and perspectives of anthropology. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A102- Native American (3)
European Civilization in the Western Hemisphere and the cultural conflicts generated by the European invasion and the position of Native American life in contemporary America. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A105- Nonverbal Behavior (3)
An analysis and individual awareness of nonverbal behavior in human interaction with emphasis on western cultural patterns. Attention is given to the various levels or segments of nonverbal human interaction, including gesture, spatiality, body positions, and expression laughter. Foundations and developmental patterns of nonverbal dimensions are explored. Same as Sociology A105. Students completing Anthropology A105 may not receive credit for Sociology A105. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit CSU.

Anthropology A110- Comparative Cultures (3)
An examination of the cultural similarities and differences that exist in the major areas of the world. Non-western societies will be compared and contrasted with one another and with western societies. Employees in multinational companies, general education students, and anthropology majors will benefit from this course. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A150- Multicultural Behavior (3)
Multicultural approaches to cultural diversity including immigration policy, affirmative action, and bilingual debates. Intercultural comparisons including Native American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and European American cultural traditions. Social science theories and methodologies for development of positive intercultural relationships. Same as Sociology A150. Students completing Anthropology A150 may not receive credit for Sociology A150. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A185- Physical Anthropology (3)
Concepts and principles of evolutionary theory, fossil evidence for the prehistory of man and human variation today. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A185L- Phys Anthropology Lab (1)
This course covers laboratory exercises on human genetics, comparative primate anatomy, morphological characteristics of hominid fossils, and techniques of forensic anthropology. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Anthropology A185, or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A190- Intro To Linguistics (3)
Linguistic analysis and language structures from many areas of the world. Descriptive and historical linguistics. Relationships between language and culture. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A280- Intro To Archaeology (3)
A study of the basic principles of archaeological research and cultural evolution based on technological change. Artifact types, site composition, and dating techniques are discussed. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.

Anthropology A282- Field Archaeology (3)
ntroduction to the strategies and techniques required for the archaeological excavation of a prehistoric site. Site survey and excavation methodology, mapping, and recording procedures will be emphasized in a field environment. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: Anthropology A280. Transfer Credit CSU.

Anthropology A285- World Ethnology (3)
A survey of primitive, peasant, and contemporary cultures representing major world areas. Different levels of cultural development with emphasis on the interaction of environment, technology, social system, and cultural history. Transfer Credit CSU; UC.
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