ANTH 230 Time Travelers

Introduction to how the past is studied by archaeologists. The history of archaeology, archaeological theories, and archaeological methods will be discussed and explored in multiple contexts., emphasizing visual and hands-on learning.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AS Cultural Diversity, AS Liberal Arts Core 4, AAS Human Relations, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS, AAOT Social Sciences, AGS Social Science,

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Gain an introductory knowledge of what the nature of archaeological data is. Explore how archaeological data are collected using modern field methods. Demonstrate a basic understanding of how archaeological data are studied using various analytical techniques. Apply archaeological theory to interpret past human cultural behavior.