2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ANTH 226 - Archaeological Field Methods Excavation


Credits: 3
Description
Introduction to archaeological excavation and recording of prehistoric and historic sites.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the general theory and purpose behind archaeological excavation, including the relationship between cultural resource management and archaeological excavation.
  2. Employ standard methods of archaeological excavation that includes establishing a coordinate grid based on basic geometric principles, and excavation through fixed interval or stratigraphy utilizing basic arithmetic operations. (MATH Component)
  3. Collect, record, and conduct initial processing of artifacts.
  4. Apply correct procedures for handling special artifacts and ecofacts, including soilsamples, botanical material, major faunal, and human remains.
  5. Record and report archaeological sites in the field using pertinent forms that include geographical, cultural, and artifactual data extant on site via illustrations, mapping, and photography using analog and digital equipment.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade



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