How can I tell if a course is considered an introductory-level class, a mid-level class, or an upper-division class?
Introductory-level classes in the department consist of the four foundational courses required for the major – Human Society and Culture (V14.0001), Human Evolution (V14.0002), Archaeology: Early Societies and Cultures (V14.0003), and Anthropology of Language (V14.0014) – as well as a few other courses that do not have any of these four classes as prerequisites (e.g., Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, V14.0026). These are typically large-enrollment courses (80 to 160 students) taught in lecture format, often with an associated lab or recitation section. Mid-level classes are more specialized classes generally require one of the four foundational courses as a prerequisite. They typically have an enrollment of around 20 to 40 students, are taught in lecture or combined lecture/seminar format, and are often writing-intensive. Upper-division classes, including “Topical Seminars” (see below), are typically small enrollment courses (10 to 20 students), servicing primarily junior and sen
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