ANSC 103: Ancient Worlds of the Maya, the Aztec, and the Inka (GE)
Prerequisites: None
Credit Hours: (3)
This course will be an introduction to the archaeology of three of the most important prehistoric societies in the Americas: the Maya, the Aztec, and Inka. The course will take a comparative approach, emphasizing the natural, geographic, cultural, and historical processes that contributed to development of each of these indigenous American states. Contributions of these societies to the modern world will also be considered.
Note(s): General Education and Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.
Detailed Description of Course
I. Overview of the Prehistory of the Americas
II. Geography, Biomes, and Climates of the Americas
III. Prehistory of Mesoamerica and the Maya
IV. Prehistory of Central Mexico and Aztec Culture
V. Prehistory of the Central Andes and the Inka
VI. Comparative Studies of Archaic States: Experiments in Adaptation and Political Ecology
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
As an introductory class in the archaeology and prehistory of three major civilizations, course content will feature lectures, films, and in-class discussion of readings.
Student Goals and Objectives of the Course
This course is designated as A (Cultural or Behavioral Analysis) Area and fulfills the learning goal: To examine the context and interactions of culture(s) and/or behavior(s). Students will fulfill the learning outcomes in this area: describe behaviors, beliefs, cultures, social institutions, and/or environments and analyze the interactions of behaviors, beliefs, cultures, social institutions, and/or environments.
This course may be applied to the REAL Studies Minor in Cultural/Behavior Analysis.
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
Assessment Measures
Assessment measures in ANSC 103 may include in-class exams, quizzes, and short writing assignments.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
April 13, 2012
March 01, 2021
August, 2021