Next Semester Undergraduate Courses

Spring 2026

This course provides a basic introduction to the broad field of biological anthropology. The research interests of biological anthropologists include the history and development of modern evolutionary biology, molecular and population genetics, modern primates, the primate and human fossil record, and modern human biological diversity. Biological Anthropology concentration students are required, and others are encouraged, to enroll concurrently in 1135L.

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00153967

TR 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Hibben Center 105

Lecture
Martin N Muller - muller@unm.edu3100
Fees: $5

This is an introductory course that provides an overview of cultural anthropology as a subfield within the broader discipline of anthropology and as a research approach within the social sciences more generally. The course presents core concepts and methods of cultural anthropology that are used to understand the ways in which human beings organize and experience their lives through distinctive cultural practices. More specifically, this course explores social and cultural differences and similarities around the world through a variety of topics such as: language and communication, economics, ways of making a living, marriage and family, kinship and descent, race, ethnicity, political organization, supernatural beliefs, sex and gender, and globalization. This course ultimately aims to present a broad range of perspectives and practices of various cultural groups from across the globe.

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00659828

MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Dane Smith Hall 120

Lecture
Muhammad Z Abro - mabro@unm.edu3100
Fees: $5

This is an introductory course which provides an overview of the discipline of Linguistic Anthropology. The course will discuss the implications of language within anthropology, as well as within the sciences and social sciences more generally. The course explores the core concepts and methods of linguistic anthropology, such as the basic structure of language, first and second language acquisition, bilingualism, and social and regional variations that are used to help students understand what it means to be human and the role of language in human societies.

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00161625

MWF 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Mitchell Hall 120

Lecture
Staff 35
00349925

MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Mitchell Hall 120

Lecture
Staff 35

This class explores different ways of studying and interpreting the past through a survey of archaeology’s historical, theoretical, and methodological development. If you are interested in archaeology as a career (or even just trying out an archaeological field school), this course is critical: it will provide you with the basic tools for conducting archaeological research and with an understanding of the background of the discipline. For this reason, this course is required for Anthropology majors with an Archaeology concentration. Even if you know you don’t want to be an archaeologist, though, this class may interest you. Have you ever wondered how archaeologists know what they know about the past? Are you skeptical about some archaeological claims? Have you ever read a statement about the past and thought, “is this really true?” This class will provide you with the skills, both conceptual and practical, to answer those questions.

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00249933

MWF 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Lecture
Jacqueline M Kocer - jkocer@unm.edu345
Fees: $5

This course explores the core principles of human biology from an integrated evolutionary framework, including perspectives from anatomy and physiology, ethnology, primatology, paleoanthropology, ecology, neuroscience, evolutionary medicine, and more.

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00157883

TR 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Hibben Center 105

Lecture
Ian J Wallace - iwallace@unm.edu3100
Fees: $5

Archaeology is the systematic study of the human past through material remains. This course introduces students to the physical remains of past societies and compares and contrasts archaeological development in different regions. Students will explore the dynamics of the human past and its influences on contemporary society.

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00156283

MWF 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Lecture
Nelda Issa Marengo Camacho - nmarengo@unm.edu3100
Fees: $5

The purpose and theory of the study of archaeology; relates archaeology to anthropological principles and the practice of science. Prerequisite: 1211 and 1211L. {Yearly}

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00236435

TR 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Lecture
Michael W Graves - mwgraves@unm.edu335
Fees: $20

The prehistory of Africa from the appearance of the first hominids to the development of complex societies. Prerequisite: 1115 or (1211 and 1211L) or 2175. {Alternate years}

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00182205

MWF 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Anthropology 248

Lecture
Osbjorn Pearson - ompear@unm.edu320

A survey of the Near Eastern culture area from the origins of agriculture to the development of Bronze Age civilization. {Offered periodically}

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00179426

TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Anthropology 248

Lecture
James L Boone - jboone@unm.edu320

Development of ideas and theories in sociocultural anthropology; focus on topics such as integration of human societies, sources of change in economic and cultural systems.

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00130333

TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Lecture
Staff 340
Fees: $10

Ethnographic studies and a variety of anthropological approaches to ritual are read to examine the defining characteristics of ritual activity and its contemporary significance in peoples' lives. {Offered periodically}

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00181878

MW 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Lecture
Suzanne R Oakdale - soakdale@unm.edu340

Current topics in sociocultural anthropology to be explored in experimental courses.

Sections
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T: Study Abrd Research Methods
00183111

TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Topics
Ronda L Brulotte - brulotte@unm.edu35
T: Food Cultr&Identity in LtAm
00383118

TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Topics
Kathryn E Peters - kathrynepeters@unm.edu310
Fees: $20
T: Hlth & Soc Inequality Lab
00554370


Topics
Jessica R Goodkind - jgoodkind@salud.unm.edu31
Fees: $20
T: Hlth & Soc Inequalities II
01139382

MW 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Sara Raynolds Hall 101

Topics
Jessica R Goodkind - jgoodkind@salud.unm.edu31
Fees: $20

Directed study under the supervision of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand}

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00146771


Practice Experience
Melissa E Thompson - memery@unm.edu1 TO 625
00236049


Practice Experience
Staff 1 TO 625
00336050


Practice Experience
Loa Traxler - lptraxler@unm.edu1 TO 625
00430645LectureKari L Schleher - kschlehe@unm.edu1 TO 625
00541581


Practice Experience
Frances M Hayashida - fmh@unm.edu1 TO 625
00654339


Practice Experience
Joshua A Shapero - jshapero@unm.edu1 TO 625
00754627


Practice Experience
Ian J Wallace - iwallace@unm.edu1 TO 625
04430664LectureWirt H Wills - wwills@unm.edu1 TO 625
04930665LecturePatricia L Crown - pcrown@unm.edu1 TO 625
05230666LectureLes W Field - lesfield@unm.edu1 TO 625
06130677LectureDavid W Dinwoodie - ddinwood@unm.edu1 TO 625
06430685LectureSuzanne R Oakdale - soakdale@unm.edu1 TO 625
06630691LectureOsbjorn Pearson - ompear@unm.edu1 TO 625
08030702Practice ExperienceKeith L Hunley - khunley@unm.edu1 TO 625
08734484Practice ExperienceKeith M Prufer - kmp@unm.edu1 TO 625
09734486Practice ExperienceSherry V Nelson - svnelson@unm.edu1 TO 625
10137192


Practice Experience
Emily L Jones - elj@unm.edu1 TO 625
10243323


Practice Experience
Catherine R Rhodes - rhodesc@unm.edu1 TO 625
10347802


Practice Experience
Hannah V Mattson - hmattson@unm.edu1 TO 625

(Also offered as ARTH 406/506) Archaeological and historic art forms of the Plains, Southwest and western regions of North America. {Spring}

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00134653

TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Center for the Arts 1020

Lecture
D A Fry - tsalagi@unm.edu33
Fees: $85.5

Topics of archaeological interest including gender in archaeology, European contact and post-processualism.

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T: Pre-Columbian Art: S. Amer
00246882

TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Center for the Arts 1019

Topics
Margaret A Jackson - mars@unm.edu32
Fees: $72.5
T: Managing Cult Resources
00381921

TR 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Topics
Hannah V Mattson - hmattson@unm.edu315
Fees: $20
T:Ritual Viol in Anci Maya Wld
00582146

TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Topics
Nelda Issa Marengo Camacho - nmarengo@unm.edu325
Fees: $20
T: Arch Complex Societies
00682148

MW 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Hibben Center 125

Topics
Carla Sinopoli - csinopoli@unm.edu320
Fees: $20

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

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T: Advanced Osteology
00382154

TR 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Anthropology 176

Topics
Osbjorn Pearson - ompear@unm.edu318
Fees: $40

Behavioral transitions throughout human evolution, including social systems, diet, life history, intelligence and locomotion. Focus on hominid origins, the transition from ape-like to human-like hominid, and the origin of our own species. Prerequisite: 357.

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00182155

W 1:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Anthropology 248

Seminar
Sherry V Nelson - svnelson@unm.edu320

Directed study of topics not covered in regular courses.

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00146429


Independent Study
Jocelyn H Dehaas - chinsu@unm.edu1 TO 310
00235702Independent StudyFrances M Hayashida - fmh@unm.edu1 TO 325
00430717Independent StudyKari L Schleher - kschlehe@unm.edu1 TO 325
00654327


Independent Study
Hannah V Mattson - hmattson@unm.edu1 TO 325
00754328


Independent Study
Joshua A Shapero - jshapero@unm.edu1 TO 325
00854629


Independent Study
Ian J Wallace - iwallace@unm.edu1 TO 325
00954630


Independent Study
Catherine R Rhodes - rhodesc@unm.edu1 TO 325
01330719Independent StudyCarla Sinopoli - csinopoli@unm.edu1 TO 325
04330759Independent StudyMelissa E Thompson - memery@unm.edu1 TO 325
04430760Independent StudyWirt H Wills - wwills@unm.edu1 TO 325
04930761Independent StudyPatricia L Crown - pcrown@unm.edu1 TO 325
05230762Independent StudyLes W Field - lesfield@unm.edu1 TO 325
06130764Independent StudyDavid W Dinwoodie - ddinwood@unm.edu1 TO 325
06430765Independent StudySuzanne R Oakdale - soakdale@unm.edu1 TO 325
06630766Independent StudyOsbjorn Pearson - ompear@unm.edu1 TO 325
07330767Independent StudyLoa Traxler - lptraxler@unm.edu1 TO 325
07630768Independent StudyHeather J Edgar - hedgar@salud.unm.edu1 TO 325
08030769Independent StudyKeith L Hunley - khunley@unm.edu1 TO 325
08534491Independent StudyMichael W Graves - mwgraves@unm.edu1 TO 325
08734492Independent StudyKeith M Prufer - kmp@unm.edu1 TO 325
09534493Independent StudyMartin N Muller - muller@unm.edu1 TO 325
09734494Independent StudySherry V Nelson - svnelson@unm.edu1 TO 325
10137196


Independent Study
Emily L Jones - elj@unm.edu1 TO 325
10243324


Independent Study
Staff 1 TO 325

Readings and discussions concerning anthropological research methods, sources, goals and professional ethics. Open to upper division majors and concentrators whose applications for the honors program have been approved. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall}

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00153509

TR 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Hibben Center 103

Seminar
Ian J Wallace - iwallace@unm.edu320

Field research for qualified advanced undergraduate or graduate students with previous experience in archaeology, biological anthropology, human evolutionary ecology, linguistics or general ethnology. Problems are selected on the basis of student-faculty interest and field research opportunities. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Offered upon demand}

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00135792Practice ExperienceMelissa E Thompson - memery@unm.edu2 TO 625
00254329


Practice Experience
Hannah V Mattson - hmattson@unm.edu2 TO 625
00354330


Practice Experience
Joshua A Shapero - jshapero@unm.edu2 TO 625
00430821Practice ExperienceKari L Schleher - kschlehe@unm.edu2 TO 625
00554631


Practice Experience
Ian J Wallace - iwallace@unm.edu2 TO 625
00654632


Practice Experience
Catherine R Rhodes - rhodesc@unm.edu2 TO 625
01230828Practice ExperienceLoa Traxler - lptraxler@unm.edu2 TO 625
01830832Practice Experience Staff 2 TO 625
04430839Practice ExperienceWirt H Wills - wwills@unm.edu2 TO 625
04930840Practice ExperiencePatricia L Crown - pcrown@unm.edu2 TO 625
05230857Practice ExperienceLes W Field - lesfield@unm.edu2 TO 625
06130862Practice ExperienceDavid W Dinwoodie - ddinwood@unm.edu2 TO 625
06430863Practice ExperienceSuzanne R Oakdale - soakdale@unm.edu2 TO 625
06630866Practice ExperienceOsbjorn Pearson - ompear@unm.edu2 TO 625
07630871Practice ExperienceHeather J Edgar - hedgar@salud.unm.edu2 TO 625
08030879Practice ExperienceKeith L Hunley - khunley@unm.edu2 TO 625
08534496Practice ExperienceMichael W Graves - mwgraves@unm.edu2 TO 625
08734497Practice ExperienceKeith M Prufer - kmp@unm.edu2 TO 625
09534498Practice ExperienceMartin N Muller - muller@unm.edu2 TO 625
09635092Practice ExperienceFrances M Hayashida - fmh@unm.edu2 TO 625
09734499Practice ExperienceSherry V Nelson - svnelson@unm.edu2 TO 625
10137199


Practice Experience
Emily L Jones - elj@unm.edu2 TO 625
10243325


Practice Experience
Staff 2 TO 625