

Anthropology Department
an•thro•pol•o•gy
Pronunciation: \ˌan(t)-thrə-ˈpä-lə-jē\
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin anthropologia, from anthrop- + -logia -logy
1: the science of human beings; especially : the study of human beings and their ancestors through
time and space and in relation to physical character, environmental and social relations, and culture
2: theology dealing with the origin, nature, and destiny of human beings
(© 2008 Merriam-Webster, Incorporated)
Welcome to the Merced College Anthropology Department Web Site. This site is maintained as an on-line learning resource for students in the Anthropology and Archaeology programs at Merced College. Students can use this site to view their course syllabi, email the instructor or lab technician, and most importantly as a starting point for
research in Anthropology and Archaeology.
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Learning Resources
Students are encouraged to use the World Wide Web as a part of their course of study. There are many valuable sites on the Internet relating to the disciplines of Anthropology and Archaeology and we have previewed and selected several of these as starting points for your studies. We have grouped these sites under the headings of Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology.
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Syllabi
View the syllabi for Anthropology classes offered at Merced College.
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Anthropology Club
The Anthropology Club strives to expose club members, as well as other people on campus and in the community, to various aspects of the study and understanding of man including Physical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology. For more information, view the club's web page.
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Anthropology Club |

White House Ruins, Canyon de Chelly, AZ
Other Interesting Sites
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On-Line Exhibit Page (under construction) |

Last updated by Christine Grimaldi on 01/04/10