APY_BS - Anthropology | APY_BS
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- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Degrees: Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Science
- Credits for Degree: 120
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To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Anthropology lies at the intersection of the multiple approaches to the study of humankind that characterize other disciplines - biological, social, cultural, historical, linguistic, cognitive, material, technological and aesthetic - because of its unique holistic perspective. These multiple approaches are encapsulated in the four traditional subfields that have composed the discipline since its establishment in the 19th century: cultural, archaeological, biological and linguistic anthropology.
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The BS in Anthropology provides students with a degree option that blends their interest in basic science with the holistic lens of anthropology. BS majors engage in anthropology through coursework, lab and field-based research, and outreach. A grounding in scientific-based research, community initiatives, and multicultural skillsets enable students to address pressing needs in both local and global contexts. For example, students often participate in independent and collaborative initiatives on and off campus and receive pre-graduate training in life sciences, health-related disciplines, natural history, and/or archaeological science fields. A BS in Anthropology encourages students to develop STEM-based skill sets and enhance scientific inquiry to address salient anthropological issues. This degree inevitably draws upon multidisciplinary fields including anatomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, genetics, geology, physics, mathematics, statistics, zoology, and botany.
Anthropology includes four subfields: cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. Undergraduates may concentrate their studies in one of these four subfields or pursue a focus in an interdisciplinary track with another major or minor. The anthropology major has two different programs: the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science. Coursework for the major will depend upon the program, both of which are flexible. Both degrees are earned in anthropology rather than in any one subfield. Students who are uncertain of a program should contact the Department of Anthropology's undergraduate coordinator for information and curriculum planning.
requirements for the Major
The BA in Anthropology requires a minimum of 34 semester credits in anthropology and all coursework must be completed with minimum grades of C. A minimum of 18 credits of anthropology coursework must be completed at UF.
Overseas Studies
Students concentrating in any subfield, particularly cultural anthropology and archaeology, are also encouraged to complete either an ethnographic study abroad program or an archaeological field school before their senior year.
Relevant Minors and Certificates
The department encourages students pursuing the BA to choose a minor or an interdisciplinary certificate option in African studies, Asian studies, environmental studies, Jewish studies, Latin American studies, Linguistics, or Women's Studies. Relevant courses in anthropology may be used to fulfill some requirements.
Required Coursework for the BS
Complete with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology Core Courses | 16 | |
| Introduction to World Archaeology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Biological Anthropology | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Capstone in Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology BS Major Electives | 18 | |
Select at least 15 credits: | ||
| Introduction to Zooarchaeology | ||
| Consumer Culture | ||
| Human Evolutionary Anatomy | ||
| Skeleton Keys: Forensic Identification | ||
| Monkeys, Apes, and Lemurs | ||
| Junior Topics Class in Anthropology (Biological or Archaeological Sciences) 1 | ||
| Experimental Archaeology | ||
| Principles of Archaeology | ||
| Environmental Archaeology | ||
| Culture and Medicine | ||
| Health and Disease in Human Evolution | ||
| Human Osteology and Osteometry | ||
| Genetic Perspectives on Human Diversity | ||
| Molecular Genetics of Disease | ||
| Evolutionary Medicine | ||
| Primate Behavior | ||
| Primate Evolution | ||
| Human Evolution | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science | ||
| Field Sessions in Archaeology (Max. 6 credits) | ||
| Individual Work 1 | ||
| Research Projects in Anthropology 1 | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Anthropology 1 | ||
| Department Honors in Anthropology 1 | ||
| Special Topics in Anthropology (Biological or Archaeological Sciences) 1 | ||
| Quest 3/Experiential Learning Academic Requirement | 0-3 | |
| Related Coursework for the BS 2 | ||
| Related Coursework | ||
| STA 2023 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 3 |
| Select three of four sequences: | 19-24 | |
| Biology | ||
| Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory | ||
| Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Integrated Principles of Biology Laboratory 2 | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Physics | ||
Select one option: | ||
Option A | ||
| Physics 1 and Laboratory for PHY 2053 | ||
| Physics 2 and Laboratory for PHY 2054 | ||
Option B | ||
| Physics with Calculus 1 and Laboratory for PHY 2048 | ||
| Physics with Calculus 2 and Laboratory for PHY 2049 | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 | ||
or STA 3024 | Introduction to Statistics 2 | |
| Related Science Core Coursework | ||
| Select 6-8 credits: | 6-8 | |
| General Ecology | ||
| Evolution | ||
| Genetics | ||
or PCB 3063 | Genetics | |
| Critical Analysis of Biological Research | ||
| Dynamic Planet Earth and Dynamic Planet Earth Laboratory | ||
| Physical Geology | ||
| Historical Geology | ||
or GLY 3105C | Evolution of Earth and Life | |
| Introduction to Soils in the Environment and Introduction to Soils in the Environment Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 62-72 | |
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Students should consult with the Undergraduate Coordinator.
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Complete with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Quest 3/Experiential Learning Academic Requirement
To fulfill the Quest 3/UF Experiential Learning Academic Requirement (Q3/ELAR), students should enroll in an experience for 3 credit hours (or opt for 0-2 credit hours if needed, although the student effort during the semester will remain the equivalent of 3 credit hours) through existing courses that are designated to fulfill the Quest 3 requirement. Your Quest 3/Experiential Learning Academic Requirement must be an ANT prefixed course and scientific in nature or equivalent to an Anthropology course with study abroad or field school experience. For non-ANT prefixed courses, contact the Anthropology Undergraduate Coordinator for approval. Students who complete the Quest 3/ELAR requirement for 0-2 credits will need to take an additional Anthropology BS elective in order to complete the requirement.
Overseas Studies
Students concentrating in any subfield, particularly cultural anthropology and archaeology, are also encouraged to complete either an ethnographic study abroad program or an archaeological field school before their senior year.
Relevant Minors and Certificates
The department encourages students pursuing the BA to choose a minor or an interdisciplinary certificate option in African studies, Asian studies, environmental studies, Jewish studies, Latin American studies, Linguistics, or Women's Studies. Relevant courses in anthropology may be used to fulfill some requirements.