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Archeological Field Schools
381, 382. Archeological Research. (3h,3h)
The recovery of anthropological data through archeological fieldwork. Students will learn archeological survey, mapping, excavation, recording techniques and artifact and ecofact recovery and analysis.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101,111,112,113 or 114 and permission of instructor.
398, 399. Puerto Rico Archaeology Research (Independent Study).
(1.5 to 3h)
Travel and archaeological field study in Puerto Rico during winter break. This is an independent study course. Does not fulfill major requirements for a field school.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor (Previous anthropology and archaeology courses helpful but not essential.)
Undergraduate Courses
112. Introduction to Archeology. (3h)
An overview of world prehistory, from the earliest stone tools to the appearance of civilization, with an emphasis on the relationship between culture change and the natural environment.
307. Collections Management Practicum. (1.5h)
The principles of collections management including artifact registration, cataloging, storage, and handling; conservation issues and practices; disaster planning and preparedness; and ethical issues will be covered through lectures, readings, workshops, and hands-on use of the Museum’s collections.
315. Material Culture Studies. (3h)
Explores the social and cultural roles of objects through the study of materials, technology, economy, context, and meaning.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 111,112,114,201 or 203 or permission of instructor.
370. Old World Prehistory. (3h)
Survey of Old World prehistory, with particular attention to geological and climatological events affecting culture change.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 112 or 201 or permission of instructor.
373. Southwestern Archeology. (1.5h)
Prehistoric cultural development of the Mogollon, Hohokam, Anasazi, and associated groups. Topics include environment, early peopling of the Southwest, ceramic and architectural traditions, origins of agriculture, rise of social complexity, and abandonment.
374. Prehistory of North America. (3h)
The development of culture in North America as outlined by archeological research, with an emphasis on paleoecology and sociocultural processes.
Prerequisite:Anthropology 112 or 201 or permission of instructor.
376. Archeology of the Southeastern United States. (1.5h)
A study of human adaptation in the Southeast from Pleistocene to the present, emphasizing the role of ecological factors in determining the formal aspects of culture.
Prerequisite: Anthropology 101,111,112,113 or 114.
378. Conservation Archeology. (1.5h)
A study of the laws, regulations, policies, programs, and political processes used to conserve prehistoric and historic cultural resources.
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