ANTH 1033 - Intro to Archeology

Description
Introduction to methods and techniques used to identify and date archaeological cultures,reconstruct past lifeways and describe cultural evolution. Overview of the prehistory of Africa, Western Europe, southwest Asia, and the Americas from earliest dated human cultures to rise of complex civilizations.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 contact hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
On Demand

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will:

Describe research methods used in Archaeology, including how artifacts are dated and preserved
Compare and contrast how Archaeological thought has changed from ancient times to the present
Analyze ancient environments and societies using Archaeological artifacts
Discuss the importance of cultural resource management and public Archaeology

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
N/A