Anthropology
College of Arts & Sciences
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Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
CAS AN 101
Introduces the basic concepts, principles, and problems of sociocultural anthropology, emphasizing the study of both traditional and complex societies. Special attention to the organization and meaning of religion, economic life, kinship, and political order. Explores the problem of cultural variation in the contemporary world. Carries social science divisional credit in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Social Inquiry I, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 6-August 15)
B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 1-4:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Thursday, July 6, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: BRB 122Hannah Howard -
Human Biology, Behavior, and Evolution
CAS AN 102
Introduces basic principles of evolutionary biology, human origins, genetics, reproduction, socio-ecology, and the evolution of primate and human behavior and adaptions. Laboratory sections include examination of fossil and skeletal material, as well as hands-on projects involving human and primate behavior and biology. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Students must register for lecture and lab. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3100
Summer 2 (July 5-August 15)
B1 (LEC) Mon./Wed. 6-9:30 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Monday, August 14, 2023 Location: CAS 228Christian GagnonB2 (LAB) Tues. 1-5 pm Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to add Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop without "W" grade Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Last day to drop with "W" grade Friday, July 28, 2023 Course End Date Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Location: CAS 228Christian Gagnon