BIOL 315-01, Ecology Lecture, Fall 2007
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BIOL 140-01, Biology II, Spring 2006
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BIOL 460-01, Internship in Biology, Spring 2005
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
BIOL 140-01, Biology II, Spring 2005
This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
BIOL 315-01, Ecology, Fall 2004
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BIOL 200-01, Evolution, Fall 2004
My objectives for this class are that each of you will develop:
1. an appreciation for the historical development of evolutionary thought,
2. an understanding of the basic mechanics of evolutionary change, and
3. an understanding of the application of evolutionary ideas to the study of organisms in time and space.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
BIOL 105-03, Human Biology, Fall 2004
My objectives for this course are to help you develop:
• A general understanding of human biology.
• An understanding of the process through which scientific knowledge is obtained (the scientific method).
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the instructor.
WMST 400, Feminist Theory, Spring 2007
Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary field that draws on ideas from the humanities, social and
natural sciences in order to analyze how humans construct notions about women, gender and sex
and how thesen otions in turn affect the lived experienceso f both men and women. In this
introduction to the field, we will focus on understanding the concept of gender as a social
construct and also examine how this concept is inextricably linked to and complicated by other
factors such as ethnicity, sexu
ANSO 211-01, Women in Prehistory and Women Prehistorians, Fall 2007
In this course the study of archaeological methods and theory will be pursued through a focus on women in prehistory, gender in archaeological theory, and women archaeologists. This course seeks to reconstruct women’s lives and roles in a range of ancient societies as they contributed to subsistence, technological innovation, symbolic and ritual activity and as they shared in or were denied social, political, and religious authority and power. It will also consider the intellectual history of
ANSO 103-02, Introductory Anthropology, Spring 2007
This class will consider human culture, its development and variations through diachronic and comparative perspectives of certain aspects of cultural systems. Anthropology is not about documenting bizarre human customs; anthropology is about exploring the range of normal behavior. This course is about exploring the range of human behaviors and fostering an appreciation of the diversity of human beings.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course ins
ANSO 486-01, Senior Seminar. Spring 2006
The senior seminar is the capstone experience of your Anthropology/Sociology major. The main objective is for you to reflect on your major, specifically why you majored in Anthropology/Sociology, what role the major plays in your overall liberal arts education, and how the major informs your future as a professional and a citizen. Students will work on a semester long project on a topic that they want to investigate. This project will culminate in a research paper and presentation.,This syllabus
ANSO 331-01, Prejudice and the Human Condition, Spring 2006
This seminar examines interpretation and understanding in search of insights regarding the problem of meaning as it relates to human existence.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
URBN 201-01 Introduction to Urban Studies, Spring 2006
This class is designed to introduce students to the discipline of urban studies and the topics it encompasses; expose students to the diverse issues and problems that face urbanized areas and their citizens; and provide a framework for examining and understanding how cities work and how they have developed over time.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 211-01, Women in Prehistory and Women Prehistorians, Fall 2005
The study of archaeological methods and theory will be pursued through a focus on women in prehistory, gender in archaeological theory, and women archaeologists. This course seeks to reconstruct women’s lives and roles in a range of ancient societies as they contributed to subsistence, technological innovation, symbolic and ritual activity and as they shared in or were denied social, political, and religious authority and power. It will also consider the intellectual history of gender studies
ANSO 105-02, Introduction to Sociology, Fall 2005
The course will survey a broad range of topics, with many touching on controversial debates that surround social stratification issues. By the end of the course, students should have the conceptual and theoretical tools to apply sociological perspectives to their everyday lives and to the lives of “others.”,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 350-01, Contemporary South American Society and Culture, Spring 2005
An Anthropological look at contemporary problems of change in South America from the perspective of First Peoples ( Native American, Indian ) and other peoples ( variously labeled peasant, third world, hybrid, compesino, coboclo, etc.) marginal to the market oriented political economy of the region.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 205-01, Victims of Progress. Spring 2005
The class will undertake an examination of the interaction between industrial nations of the “developed” world and the tribal and peasant societies of the “developing” world. The course will focus on the increasing exploitation of these peoples, not only by the industrialized world, but, also, by “developing” world elites. The approach will be both historical and critical.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the course instructor.
ANSO 346-01, Peoples of South America, Fall 2004
This course will be an introduction to the ethnography of South America with the primary focus on Amazonian peoples. The cultural, political, and historical contexts of their lives will be studied and discussed as they are played out in the tropical Amazonian environment. Close attention will be paid to that critical space where socio-political interaction takes place, history is made, and where their world and ours intersect and the future is negotiated/contested. Participatory learning is assu
ANSO 275-01, Social Theory, Fall 2004
Social theory is the conceptual backbone of both anthropology and sociology. The purpose of this seminar is to study classic and contemporary contributions to social theory and to explore how these contributions have informed the development and practice of anthropology and sociology. This course is being co-taught by an anthropologist and a sociologist in order to provide the interpretive perspectives of both disciplines. We will take turns lecturing and leading discussions, and participate in
ANSO 206-01, Urban Social Problems, Fall 2004
The course provides an overview of the origins of cities and urban development, types of urban lifestyles, aspects of urban inequality, urban challenges and change, urban politics and policies, and the future of cities. We will approach these issues using a variety of sociological theories.
Through hands-on experience in Memphis, students will come to understand how urban issues affect people’s everyday lives.,This syllabus was submitted to the Rhodes College Office of Academic Affairs by the
