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Guidelines for New Course Proposals
University Course Syllabus
Approved: 10/19/12
Department of Department of Justice, Law and Society
A.
Protocol
Course Name:
Seminar in Physical Anthropology
Course Number: ANT 497
Credits:
3 credits
Prerequisites:
ANT 100, ANT 245, and ANT 290 or permission of the Instructor
Maximum Class Size: 30
B.
Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Conduct an in-depth study of a topic in Physical Anthropology.
2. Conduct a literature review in order to identify a core body of literature about a
topic.
3. Objectively critique a set of readings or literature pertaining to either a theoretical
topic or a methodological issue.
4. Write a position paper on a topic using the body of literature identified during the
literature review.
C.
Catalog Description:
An advanced course for studying a specific theoretical and/or methodological issue in Physical
Anthropology. Examples of topics include: primatology, classification and systematics, dental
anthropology and paleopathology. The selection of a topic or topics to be examined will vary
in accordance with the research interests of the instructor and the students.
D.
Outline of the Course:
I. Theoretical topics (will vary). Possible topics may include: human origins, sexual
selection theory, sociobiology, human variation, human adaptation, primatology
II. Methodological topics (will vary). Possible topics may include: classification
systems, sources of variation
III. Historical contexts of theories and methods
IV. Qualifying the research problem: literature review process
V. Writing and presenting the research paper
E.
Teaching Methodology (face to face or classroom)
A variety of teaching methodologies may be used in teaching this course. They include, but are
not limited to: lectures, PowerPoint images, assigned readings, case studies, multi-media
presentations, group discussions, and guest speakers. Emphasis will be placed on engaging the
learner for involvement and active participation in the learning process.
F.
Text
The text may vary depending on the instructor and focus selected for that particular
offering of the course.
Sample texts include:
Blau, S and Ubelaker, DH (eds). 2009. Handbook of Forensic Anthropology and
Archaeology. Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast Press.
Grauer, A. 1995. Bodies of Evidence: Reconstructing History through Skeletal Analysis.
New York: Wiley-Liss.
Steadman, DW. 2003. Hard Evidence: Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
G.
Assessment Activities (face to face or classroom). Individual instructors may customize
different activities.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
H.
Performance assessment tasks
Weekly assignments and reports
Exams and/or quizzes
Individual/Group projects
Case studies
Research Reports
Article/Book Critiques
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities:
• Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations.
• Will register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) each semester to receive
accommodations.
• Might be required to communicate with faculty for accommodations which specifically involve the
faculty.
• Will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting
accommodations that involve the faculty.
Requests for approval for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Office for Students with
Disabilities (OSD). Approved accommodations will be recorded on the OSD Accommodation Approval
notice and provided to the student. Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying,
providing documentation and requesting accommodations in a timely manner.
Contact Information:
• Location:
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email:
Web Site:
I.
Azorsky Hall – Room 105
(724) 938-5781
(724) 938-4599
osdmail@calu.edu
http://sai.calu.edu/osd
Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc.
The Anthropology Lab in Frich 203 has skeletal material and casts, as well as analytical tools,
available for instructional purposes.
The Manderino Library has a strong assortment of physical anthropology related materials, in the
format of books, ebooks, journals, and electronic journal access. A sample of these materials
include:
Cal U Library Subject Page for Anthropology: http://library.calu.edu/anthropology
Includes links for Anthropology-related article index search tools, such as AnthroSource,
SocINDEX, and OneSearch, as well as links to specific (and general) Anthropology
journals.
Cal U Library Subject Page for Forensic Sciences:
http://library.calu.edu/content.php?pid=403748&sid=3305356
Includes links for forensic-science related article index search tools, and links to full-text
electronic journals, such as the Journal of Forensic Sciences, and links to index searches
for the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. It also has easy access to ebooks
owned by the university related to forensic anthropology and related osteological texts.
American Journal of Archaeology
Annual Review of Anthropology
Current Anthropology Journal
Buikstra, J. E. and Ubelaker, DH (eds). 1994 Standards for Data Collection from Human
Skeletal Remains: proceedings of a seminar at the Field Museum of Natural History,
Chicago. Fayetteville, Arkansas; Arkansas Archeological Survey.
Hoppa, RD. and Vaupel, JW. 2002. Paleodemography: age distribution from skeletal samples
(electronic resource). Cambridge; Cambridge University Press.
Howell, C . L. and Blane, W. 1995 Practical Guide to Archaeological Photography. Los
Angeles, CA; Institute of Archaeology, University of California.
Quigley, C. 2001 Skulls and Skeletons: human bone collections and Accumulations.
Jefferson, NC; McFarland.
Schwartz, J. H., 1998. What the Bones Tell Us. Tucson, AZ; University of Arizona Press.
Ubelaker, D. H. 1978 Human Skeletal Remains: excavation, analysis, interpretation.
Washington, DC; Taraxacum.
White, T. D. 2000 Human Osteology. San Diego; Academic Press.
Additional Information for Course Proposals
J.
Proposed Instructors:
Anthropology faculty in the Department of Justice, Law and Society with the appropriate
background in physical anthropology may teach this course.
K.
Rationale for the Course:
The seminar allows students to investigate one or more theoretical or methodological issues
related to physical anthropology that is of interest to them. The seminar also builds or adds onto
the knowledge gained from other courses.
L.
Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed:
No specialized equipment or supplies are needed.
M.
Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1.
Does the course require additional human resources?
No additional human resources are required by this course.
2.
Does the course require additional physical resources?
No additional physical resources are required by this course.
3.
Does the course change the requirements in any particular major?
This course is a requirement for the Anthropology major (forensic concentration).
4.
Is the course replace an existing course?
This course does not replace an existing course.
5.
How often will the course be taught?
This course will be taught not less than every third semester.
6.
Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College?
This course does not duplicate an existing course in another Department or College.
7.
What is the recommended maximum class size for this course?
It is recommended that no more than 25 students may enroll in this course.
N.
If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another
discipline, you must request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that
discipline.
This course is taught within the Anthropology discipline.
O.
Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for
General Education. If yes, justify and demonstrate the reasons based on the categories for
General Education. The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course
proposal before consideration by the UCC.
This course will not be considered as a menu course.
P.
Provide Approval Form (electronically).
Additional Guidelines
The following are additional guidelines that you must follow which will expedite your course
proposal. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the return of the proposal to the department.
1.
Be sure that your proposal is in the correct format (Guidelines for New Course Proposals)
and that all questions have been completely answered.
2.
Be sure that you have completed and attached the Application to Establish a New Course
form and/or the Advisement Sheet Revision form and that the appropriate signatures
have been affixed. Please send through the process electronically (the preferred method)
or by paper. No items will be placed on the agenda until the Chair of the UCC is in
possession of these forms.
3.
Be sure that you include an updated advisement sheet for any course that is being
required by the department or is classified as a restricted elective. In addition, you must
include an electronic copy (MS Word or PDF) of the current advisement sheet(s) with
your proposal. Be certain that all advisement sheets affected by the proposed course
change be included with your proposal.
4.
When submitting materials for consideration by the Curriculum Committee, you must
provide an electronic copy of each item to be reviewed to the Chairperson.
5.
All completed items must be in the hands of the Chairperson of the Curriculum
Committee a minimum of one week prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
6.
Any department requesting a course name change, number change, prefix changes, credit
changes, etc. must submit this request on the Application to Establish a New Course
Form and submit electronically.
7.
New advisement sheets, major proposals, minors, or changes to advisement sheets will
become effective the fall semester following committee approval. The advisement
sheets must also include the committee approval date and the effective date on the
advisement page. Submit this request on the Advisement and /or Program Changes
form.
8.
New courses will become effective the semester following committee approval.
9.
Any references listed must be in the appropriate bibliographic format for the discipline.
10.
Online courses must follow the Quality Matters™ rubric and is posted on the UCC
website. Be sure that you include the online teaching methodology statement (refer E.2
above) that refers to the Quality Matters™ rubric.
11.
All course objectives must follow Bloom’s Taxonomy learning domains located on the
UCC website.
Guidelines for New Course Proposals
University Course Syllabus
Approved: 10/19/12
Department of Department of Justice, Law and Society
A.
Protocol
Course Name:
Seminar in Physical Anthropology
Course Number: ANT 497
Credits:
3 credits
Prerequisites:
ANT 100, ANT 245, and ANT 290 or permission of the Instructor
Maximum Class Size: 30
B.
Objectives of the Course:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Conduct an in-depth study of a topic in Physical Anthropology.
2. Conduct a literature review in order to identify a core body of literature about a
topic.
3. Objectively critique a set of readings or literature pertaining to either a theoretical
topic or a methodological issue.
4. Write a position paper on a topic using the body of literature identified during the
literature review.
C.
Catalog Description:
An advanced course for studying a specific theoretical and/or methodological issue in Physical
Anthropology. Examples of topics include: primatology, classification and systematics, dental
anthropology and paleopathology. The selection of a topic or topics to be examined will vary
in accordance with the research interests of the instructor and the students.
D.
Outline of the Course:
I. Theoretical topics (will vary). Possible topics may include: human origins, sexual
selection theory, sociobiology, human variation, human adaptation, primatology
II. Methodological topics (will vary). Possible topics may include: classification
systems, sources of variation
III. Historical contexts of theories and methods
IV. Qualifying the research problem: literature review process
V. Writing and presenting the research paper
E.
Teaching Methodology (face to face or classroom)
A variety of teaching methodologies may be used in teaching this course. They include, but are
not limited to: lectures, PowerPoint images, assigned readings, case studies, multi-media
presentations, group discussions, and guest speakers. Emphasis will be placed on engaging the
learner for involvement and active participation in the learning process.
F.
Text
The text may vary depending on the instructor and focus selected for that particular
offering of the course.
Sample texts include:
Blau, S and Ubelaker, DH (eds). 2009. Handbook of Forensic Anthropology and
Archaeology. Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast Press.
Grauer, A. 1995. Bodies of Evidence: Reconstructing History through Skeletal Analysis.
New York: Wiley-Liss.
Steadman, DW. 2003. Hard Evidence: Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology. Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
G.
Assessment Activities (face to face or classroom). Individual instructors may customize
different activities.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
H.
Performance assessment tasks
Weekly assignments and reports
Exams and/or quizzes
Individual/Group projects
Case studies
Research Reports
Article/Book Critiques
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities:
• Reserve the right to decide when to self-identify and when to request accommodations.
• Will register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) each semester to receive
accommodations.
• Might be required to communicate with faculty for accommodations which specifically involve the
faculty.
• Will present the OSD Accommodation Approval Notice to faculty when requesting
accommodations that involve the faculty.
Requests for approval for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Office for Students with
Disabilities (OSD). Approved accommodations will be recorded on the OSD Accommodation Approval
notice and provided to the student. Students are expected to adhere to OSD procedures for self-identifying,
providing documentation and requesting accommodations in a timely manner.
Contact Information:
• Location:
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email:
Web Site:
I.
Azorsky Hall – Room 105
(724) 938-5781
(724) 938-4599
osdmail@calu.edu
http://sai.calu.edu/osd
Supportive Instructional Materials, e.g. library materials, web sites, etc.
The Anthropology Lab in Frich 203 has skeletal material and casts, as well as analytical tools,
available for instructional purposes.
The Manderino Library has a strong assortment of physical anthropology related materials, in the
format of books, ebooks, journals, and electronic journal access. A sample of these materials
include:
Cal U Library Subject Page for Anthropology: http://library.calu.edu/anthropology
Includes links for Anthropology-related article index search tools, such as AnthroSource,
SocINDEX, and OneSearch, as well as links to specific (and general) Anthropology
journals.
Cal U Library Subject Page for Forensic Sciences:
http://library.calu.edu/content.php?pid=403748&sid=3305356
Includes links for forensic-science related article index search tools, and links to full-text
electronic journals, such as the Journal of Forensic Sciences, and links to index searches
for the American Journal of Physical Anthropology. It also has easy access to ebooks
owned by the university related to forensic anthropology and related osteological texts.
American Journal of Archaeology
Annual Review of Anthropology
Current Anthropology Journal
Buikstra, J. E. and Ubelaker, DH (eds). 1994 Standards for Data Collection from Human
Skeletal Remains: proceedings of a seminar at the Field Museum of Natural History,
Chicago. Fayetteville, Arkansas; Arkansas Archeological Survey.
Hoppa, RD. and Vaupel, JW. 2002. Paleodemography: age distribution from skeletal samples
(electronic resource). Cambridge; Cambridge University Press.
Howell, C . L. and Blane, W. 1995 Practical Guide to Archaeological Photography. Los
Angeles, CA; Institute of Archaeology, University of California.
Quigley, C. 2001 Skulls and Skeletons: human bone collections and Accumulations.
Jefferson, NC; McFarland.
Schwartz, J. H., 1998. What the Bones Tell Us. Tucson, AZ; University of Arizona Press.
Ubelaker, D. H. 1978 Human Skeletal Remains: excavation, analysis, interpretation.
Washington, DC; Taraxacum.
White, T. D. 2000 Human Osteology. San Diego; Academic Press.
Additional Information for Course Proposals
J.
Proposed Instructors:
Anthropology faculty in the Department of Justice, Law and Society with the appropriate
background in physical anthropology may teach this course.
K.
Rationale for the Course:
The seminar allows students to investigate one or more theoretical or methodological issues
related to physical anthropology that is of interest to them. The seminar also builds or adds onto
the knowledge gained from other courses.
L.
Specialized Equipment or Supplies Needed:
No specialized equipment or supplies are needed.
M.
Answer the following questions using complete sentences:
1.
Does the course require additional human resources?
No additional human resources are required by this course.
2.
Does the course require additional physical resources?
No additional physical resources are required by this course.
3.
Does the course change the requirements in any particular major?
This course is a requirement for the Anthropology major (forensic concentration).
4.
Is the course replace an existing course?
This course does not replace an existing course.
5.
How often will the course be taught?
This course will be taught not less than every third semester.
6.
Does the course duplicate an existing course in another Department or College?
This course does not duplicate an existing course in another Department or College.
7.
What is the recommended maximum class size for this course?
It is recommended that no more than 25 students may enroll in this course.
N.
If the proposed course includes substantial material that is traditionally taught in another
discipline, you must request a statement of support from the department chair that houses that
discipline.
This course is taught within the Anthropology discipline.
O.
Please identify if you are proposing to have this course considered as a menu course for
General Education. If yes, justify and demonstrate the reasons based on the categories for
General Education. The General Education Committee must consider and approve the course
proposal before consideration by the UCC.
This course will not be considered as a menu course.
P.
Provide Approval Form (electronically).
Additional Guidelines
The following are additional guidelines that you must follow which will expedite your course
proposal. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in the return of the proposal to the department.
1.
Be sure that your proposal is in the correct format (Guidelines for New Course Proposals)
and that all questions have been completely answered.
2.
Be sure that you have completed and attached the Application to Establish a New Course
form and/or the Advisement Sheet Revision form and that the appropriate signatures
have been affixed. Please send through the process electronically (the preferred method)
or by paper. No items will be placed on the agenda until the Chair of the UCC is in
possession of these forms.
3.
Be sure that you include an updated advisement sheet for any course that is being
required by the department or is classified as a restricted elective. In addition, you must
include an electronic copy (MS Word or PDF) of the current advisement sheet(s) with
your proposal. Be certain that all advisement sheets affected by the proposed course
change be included with your proposal.
4.
When submitting materials for consideration by the Curriculum Committee, you must
provide an electronic copy of each item to be reviewed to the Chairperson.
5.
All completed items must be in the hands of the Chairperson of the Curriculum
Committee a minimum of one week prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
6.
Any department requesting a course name change, number change, prefix changes, credit
changes, etc. must submit this request on the Application to Establish a New Course
Form and submit electronically.
7.
New advisement sheets, major proposals, minors, or changes to advisement sheets will
become effective the fall semester following committee approval. The advisement
sheets must also include the committee approval date and the effective date on the
advisement page. Submit this request on the Advisement and /or Program Changes
form.
8.
New courses will become effective the semester following committee approval.
9.
Any references listed must be in the appropriate bibliographic format for the discipline.
10.
Online courses must follow the Quality Matters™ rubric and is posted on the UCC
website. Be sure that you include the online teaching methodology statement (refer E.2
above) that refers to the Quality Matters™ rubric.
11.
All course objectives must follow Bloom’s Taxonomy learning domains located on the
UCC website.