ARCH 2800 - Archaeological Science

3 hours (3;2)

Human prehistory and methods of scientific investigation; emphasizes archaeological cultures from early hominid sites in East Africa to entry of peoples into the New World. Course stresses methods of interdisciplinary research, including geology, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, paleodiet and artifact-faunal analysis. Labs employ artifacts and bones for study.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $11.10; Lab (LF): $2