Archaeology Lab Methods
Prerequisite: ANTH 101 or ANTH 104.
Practicum in analysis techniques for common archaeological materials, such as lithics, ceramics, faunal and floral remains, and historic debris. Topics include transformation processes; classification techniques; data recording and analysis standardization; curation; and computerized strategies of data management and analysis.
Outcomes: Students will be able to identify, describe, and classify basic archaeological materials and relate these analyses with traditional techniques of material fabrication and processing.
Practicum in analysis techniques for common archaeological materials, such as lithics, ceramics, faunal and floral remains, and historic debris. Topics include transformation processes; classification techniques; data recording and analysis standardization; curation; and computerized strategies of data management and analysis.
Outcomes: Students will be able to identify, describe, and classify basic archaeological materials and relate these analyses with traditional techniques of material fabrication and processing.