ANTH 296 - Field Methods in Archaeology

6 credits.
The skills necessary to excavate historic and prehistoric sites and to recognize and recover archaeological artifacts. The site work consists of learning the techniques of excavation, mapping, soil analysis, the recovery, washing and analysis of prehistoric stone tools and historic artifacts, and the interpretation of stratigraphy. Offered during summer session.

Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.

*Fulfills General Education Goal 14 for Anthropology Majors

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