ANTH 126

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
Humans and Animals - Food or Friend?

Credit: 3 hours.

Emphasizes questions of how we can move toward a more sustainable future by focusing on two key realms of human relations with non-human animals: as food, and as “friend,” or pets/companion animals. A third category, of animals as “fauna” or avatars of the wild will be touched on briefly. Anchored in humanistic social science, this course also exposes students to the benefits and challenges of interdisciplinary thinking and research, and provides an opportunity for active experiential learning and public engagement

Prerequisite: This course is intended for first and second year students.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci
ANTH 126 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
74329
Lecture-Discussion
1
2:00PM -3:20PM
TR
326 David Kinley Hall
Cortez, A
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Degree Notes:
Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci course.
Credit:
3 hours
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