ANTH 254 - Introduction to Archaeology

PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing
PROGRAM: Social Sciences
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018

The scientific study of the material artifacts of human cultural remains. Provides insight into the earliest patterns of human behavior and its subsequent evolution into more complex forms. Acquaints the student with archaeological methods and with major findings of the archaeological record from selected culture areas.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the historical origins of the discipline.
Exhibit familiarity with archeological methods of artifact retrieval, taxonomy and dating.
Exhibit the ability to apply cultural theories of evolution, diffusion, environment and social organization to the interpretation of archaeological data.
Describe the significant research findings of the archaeological record as they relate to particular culture areas and societal types.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship of Archaeology to other social sciences and to the other subdisciplines of Anthropology.
Recognize the practical contributions of the archaeologist’s occupational role.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Chronology
History of the discipline
Stratigraphy
Biological evolution
Culture theory
Reconstruction
Excavation
Archaeological Reports
Artifacts
Major Culture Area Findings
Composition analysis
The Archeological Profession
Dating
Applied Archaeology

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ANTH 254 - Introduction to Archaeology