ANTH 341 - Issues, Methods Archaeological Rsrch (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

ISSUES,METHODS ARCH RESEARCH
Component: Lecture
This course provides students with hands-on training in the fundamentals of archaeological research and its conduct in the real world. Topics covered focus on methods used to organize the collection and study of various kinds of archaeological data as they pertain to the research questions archaeologists hope to answer. Specific topics include: archaeological research design, quantitative analysis and issues in archaeological sampling, analysis of lithic and ceramic artifacts, paleoenvironmental reconstructions and geoarchaeology, the development and testing of quantitative predictive models, and the application of these methods in cultural resource management.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences Additional University Requirement(s): Discovery Learning Experience Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Communicate Through Creative Expression Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically