Overview of human origins and bio-cultural adaptations. Also introduces methods and theory in the excavation and interpretation of material remains of past cultures.
The study of the human past through material remains. The course includes a discussion of methods and theories relevant to archaeological inquiry. Topics may include the adoption of agriculture, response to environmental change, the emergence of complex societies, and ethics in discipline.
- Explain and demonstrate through hands-on experience, the key techniques and methodology used in Archeology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of long-term cultural change from and archaeological perspective.
- Identify the various archaeological theories, methods, and techniques used to investigate the human past.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry and its application in archaeological research.
- Articulate the goals, and the legal, operational, and ethical framework of cultureal resource management and heritage preservation.
- Illustrate the use of archaeological methods with reference to cultural sequence.
- Identify and evaluate examples of regional prehistoric and historic cultural resources and their change of sequence over time.
Course Objectives:
- Develop an appreciation for the basic key concepts and theories in Archaeology.
- Explain the techniques and methods used in Archaeology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of long-term cultural change from an archeological perspective.
REQUIRED INSTITITIONAL CORE LEARNING OUTCOMES (ICLO):
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Empirical & Quantitative Reasoning (EQR), Social Responsibility (SR)
- Down to Earth, 5th edition by Robert L. Kelly and Hurst Thomas
- National Geographic Learning Reader: Archaeology, 1st edition by National Geographic Learning.
The individual instructor will determine how they will weigh major exams, tests, quizzes, and projects. Findings discovered in the field will be evaluated during student presentations of material. The percentage for various grades will be:
90 – 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 – 69 = D Below 60 = F
Lecture and field study will be intermixed so that the excavation and collection of artifacts and specimens, etc. will directly enhance the lecture material.
ADA Statement:
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