Foothill College Courses

Introduction to medical anthropology, a subfield of the discipline of anthropology that seeks to understand and highlight how health, illness, and healing practices are culturally constructed and medi

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduction to medical anthropology, a subfield of the discipline of anthropology that seeks to understand and highlight how health, illness, and healing practices are culturally constructed and medi

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An introduction to basic laboratory methods and techniques of archaeology using the scientific method, including cataloging, care and analysis of artifacts, bone recognition, and archaeological excava

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An introduction to intermediate level laboratory methods and techniques of archaeology using the scientific method, including cataloging, care and analysis of artifacts, bone recognition, and archaeol

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Survey and investigation of the basic processes of evolution and their application to the development of modern humans. Impact of natural selection and genetics on development of new species. Evolutio

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Survey of the origin, spread, and decline of pre-Columbian civilizations in Central and South America with a focus on the Maya, Inca, and Aztec. Applies understandings of archaeology and cultural anth

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

A cross-cultural, comparative and hands-on study of patterns in culture with a focus on recognizing, understanding and appreciating cultural diversity through ethnographic case studies. Introduces stu

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Survey of world prehistory as reconstructed by archaeologists. Human culture history from Stone Age beginnings to establishment and collapse of the world's first major civilizations. Covers societies

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Survey of Native American societies and cultures, north of Mexico, from a cultural perspective. Includes social organization, economics, technology, and belief systems. Historic and current relationsh

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An introduction to the anthropological study of religion and belief systems. This course is a cross-cultural exploration into the ways humans around the world and through time have conceptualized thei

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduction to field survey in archaeology. Emphasis on site identification, survey techniques, and recording skills. All work is conducted at field sites.

• California Community Colleges System
• 72 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Introduction to archaeological field methods at an archaeological site either in the Bay Area or in another country. Locating different types of archaeological sites with field survey. Methods of fiel

• California Community Colleges System
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Applied anthropology focuses on the use of anthropological theories, perspectives, and data-gathering methods in real-world contexts of practice or problem-solving. This 1-unit course provides student

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Applied anthropology focuses on the use of anthropological theories, perspectives, and data-gathering methods in real-world contexts of practice or problem-solving. This 1-unit course provides student

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Applied anthropology focuses on the use of anthropological theories, perspectives, and data-gathering methods in real-world contexts of practice or problem-solving. This 1-unit course provides student

• California Community Colleges System
• 12 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course