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Academic Year 2005/2006

Archaeological Analysis: Introduction to Laboratory Methods
ANTH 265 SP
Crosslistings:
ARCP 265

To most people, archaeology means excavation. In reality, most archaeological "discovery" occurs in the laboratory where detailed maps are drawn; objects are measured, classified, and counted; samples are chemically or physically analyzed; and data are statistically evaluated. Students will be introduced to laboratory methods through a project-oriented, hands-on format utilizing the collections housed in the Archaeology Laboratory. A major focus of the course will be on the inferential processes through which archaeologists recover and understand the past.

MAJOR READINGS

Sutton Ano Arkush, ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY METHODS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Student evaluation will be based on inclass exercises, projects, and an oral presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course should appeal to majors and non-majors interested in how one "reads" material culture.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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