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Behavioral and Social Sciences

Anthropology Department

The Rio Hondo College Anthropology Department offers courses in four areas:

 
Physical Anthropology
Physical anthropology involves the investigation of people from the perspective of evolutionary theory. Topics covered include primates, human origins, and human variation. An associated lab fulfills both graduation and transfer requirements. 
 
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural anthropology:
The diversity of human cultures is investigated in this course. Patterns of food procurement, family life, exchange, politics, religion, and other topics are considered.
 
Archaeology
Archeology is the study of past societies through the analysis of material remains. Both world prehistory and archaeological methods are considered.
 
Religion, Magic, Witchcraft, and the Supernatural
This class involves the exploration of the diverse religious beliefs and practices around the world.
 
For a full description of the courses in these areas, please consult the Rio Hondo College Catalogue. To find out when the courses are offered, please consult our schedule.
   

Meet the Faculty

   
Adam Wetsman Adam Wetsman, Ph.D., J .D.
 
562-463-7463
awetsman@riohondo.edu
Web Site
   
Jill Pfeiffer, M.A.
562-463-7455
jpfeiffer@riohondo.edu
Web Site
   
  Carolyn Schoff
562-908-3431
cschoff@riohondo.edu
   
  Jeff Rigby, M.A.
562-908-3431

jrigby@riohondo.edu
   
  Indrasena Wijenayake M.A.
562-908-3431
iwijenayake@riohondo.edu
   
  Kirsten Olson M.A.
562-908-3431
kolson@riohondo.edu
   
  David Perez
562-908-3431
dmperez@riohondo.edu

 

   

 

 

 

Modified 04/09/2012

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