The Moorpark College Anthropology Program currently offers the following classes. Since not every one of these classes is offered each semester, you should consult the Schedule of Classes to find out which are currently being offered. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are 3 units.

ANTH M01 - Biological Anthropology
3 lecture hours
This course on human evolution and diversity includes such areas as genetics, evolution, primatology, paleontology, human variation and biocultural adaptation.  Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN: ANTH 2

ANTH M01L - Physical Anthropology Lab
1 unit; 3 laboratory hours
(Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ANTH M01)
Provides hands-on understanding of principles of evolution and genetics. Covers comparative vertebrate anatomy, modern and fossil hominids, primatology, variation in modern human populations, medical genetics, and adaptability. Introduces molecular biological methods. Field trips may be required. Applies to Associate Degree. Transfer credit: CSU, UC pending

ANTH M02 - Cultural Anthropology
3 lecture hours
This course focuses upon the basic concepts and methods for analyzing cultural systems, illustrated with examples drawn largely from non-western societies. Emphasis will be on the structure and evolution of human behavior in all major aspects of cultures. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. CAN: ANTH 4

ANTH M03 - Archaeology
3 lecture hours
This course is an introduction to the history, goals, and methods of Archaeology. Emphasis will be on methods of interpreting and dating the prehistoric past through the rise of complex societies. Special emphasis will be placed on the archaeology of the New World, and Ventura County in particular. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. CAN ANTH 6

ANTH M04 - Chicano Culture (co-numbered Ch St 2)
3 lecture hours
This study of the social and cultural heritage of the Chicano emphasizes Middle American civilizations, and includes the cultural evolution of the Chicano, from the Spanish conquest to present-day America. The course is concerned with the contributions made by the Chicanos to the United States culture, especially in the fine arts, literature, and orally-transmitted heritage.  Transfer credit: CSU; UC

ANTH M05 - Archaeological Field Methods
1 lecture hour, 6 laboratory hours
(Prerequisite: Anth 3 or concurrent enrollment in Anth 3 or equivalent)
This is a course in practical archaeology that is intended for students who desire to expand their existing knowledge of archaeological inquiry. The emphasis of this course will be on actual site excavation and primary sorting of artifactual materials. May be taken four (4) times for credit.Transfer credit: CSU

ANTH M06 - Introduction to Native American Studies
3 lecture hours
This course will be a broad survey of the origins, development, and attainments of Native Americans within the United States.Transfer credit: CSU; UC

ANTH M07 - Peoples and Cultures of the World
3 lecture hours
This class surveys various peoples and cultures around the world. Emphasis is on the different subsistence strategies which these groups employ to ensure their survival and on the effects these strategies have upon such factors as their social structure, belief system, and economic organization.Transfer credit: CSU; UC

ANTH M08 - Culture and Communication
3 lecture hours
Introduces the study of communication from an anthropological perspective. Examines the basic components of language, including morphology, phonology, syntax and semantics. Provides students with an overview of how humans interact and communicate using verbal and nonverbal language. Students learn how language both reflects and shapes thought, culture, and power/status. Exposes students to anthropological theories of language origin, language use, and cultural issues associated with language in cross-cultural contexts. Applies to Associate Degree.Transfer credit: CSU; UC

ANTH M09 - Anthropology of Women
3 lecture hours
This course is an exploration of women's roles, stereotypes, and contributions, past and present. Drawing upon case studies from both traditional and contemporary world cultures, the course examines relationships among gender, kinship, economics, politics, myth, and ideology.Transfer credit: CSU; UC

ANTH M10 - Archaeological Reconnaissance
1 lecture hour, 6 laboratory hours
(Prerequisite: Anth 3 or concurrent enrollment in Anth 3 or equivalent)
This is a course in the practical application of a specific aspect of archaeological field research - the discovery, evaluation, and recording of cultural resources. Students will be exposed to the use of a compass, evaluation of soil and terrain formations, plant resources, urban disturbance, and various data reporting techniques. May be taken four (4) times for credit.Transfer credit: CSU

ANTH M11 - The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
3 lecture hours
This course will survey the various ways in which societies attempt to deal with the supernatural. Specifically, the course will focus on such topics as religion as a fact in nature, the Shaman as a religious specialist, classification of religions across cultures, ethnomedicine, and the relationship between science and religion. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

ANTH M12 - Archaeological Laboratory Procedures
1 lecture hour, 6 laboratory hours
(Prerequisite: Anth 3 or equivalent)
This course is an actual hands-on experience working with archaeological collections. Students will be taken through initial processing, sorting, washing, stabilizing and, finally, cataloging. May be taken four (4) times for credit. Transfer credit: CSU; UC

ANTH M22A/B - Independent Studies in Anthropology
0.5-3.0 units; involving guided work with a faculty member
(Prerequisite: a previous course in Anthropology)
This course is for students who are interested in furthering their knowledge of Anthropology on an independent study basis. The project selected must be approved by an instructor in the discipline and the Division Dean. The project will involve library work or laboratory work or field trips. May be taken for a maximum of 6 units.Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations

ANTH M60A-Z - Topics in Anthropology
1-3 units; class hours and prerequisites determined separately for each topic
This is a special series of courses, each of which deals with a specific topic in Anthropology not covered in detail in the general Anthropology course offerings. Topic courses are announced on a semester basis in the schedule of classes.Transfer credit: CSU; UC credit limitations

Topics which have been developed include:

M60C - Indians of California
3 units; 3 lecture hours
This course offers students a multidimensional look at the aboriginal inhabitants of California before and since European contact.

M60I - The Chumash and their Neighbors
3 units; 3 lecture hours
This will be an in-depth look at the Chumash, the major aboriginal population to occupy Ventura County in pre-contact times. Major consideration will be given to their social, political, and economic structure and to their relations with their aboriginal neighbors and the later Spanish Conquest establishment.

M60J - Egyptology: Archaeology of the Land of the Pharaohs
3 units; 3 lecture hours
This course will emphasize the archaeological contributions to a better understanding of the historical and cultural development of ancient Egypt.

M60R - Anthropological Research Methods
3 units; 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours
(Prerequisite: a previous course in Anthropology)
This is a course in the method and madness of undertaking various selected aspects of anthropological research. Students will be taught to use the tools of research through their explanation and application on actual research projects. May be taken four (4) times for credit.

M60S - Introductory Archaeological Field Methods Supervision
3 units; 1 lecture hour, 6 laboratory hours
(Prerequisite: 12 units of Anth 5)
This course is designed to introduce an advanced student of Archaeological Field Methods to the training and management of an inexperienced "Pit Crew". May be taken four (4) times for credit.  This course is offered for credit or non-credit only.

ANTH M80 - Internship in Anthropology
1-4 units; 5-20 laboratory hours
(Prerequisite: Student must have completed a minimum of one course or be enrolled in one course in the discipline, and have instructor approval - Title V, Sec. 55254)
These courses extend classroom activities to a supervised, on-the-job learning experience which is directly connected to the student's educational or occupational goal. The student will be under the direct supervision of a college faculty supervisor and an industrial supervisor. Participants are required to attend an orientation to internship program requirements and workplace habits, complete a pre-internship consultation with the faculty supervisor, and complete 6 additional hours of career development seminars. The student will be provided with written evaluations by the industrial supervisor and the faculty supervisor. May be taken four (4) times for credit.  Applies to Associate Degree.Transfer credit: CSU, credit limitations.