Introduction to Archaeology of the Ancient Mediterranean World

Undergraduate

A hands-on introduction to the discipline of archaeology, with a geographic focus on the Mediterranean, North Africa, Europe, and Western Asia. Students will gain firsthand experience in archaeological practice, remote sensing, ceramic analysis, excavation, survey, site and artifact recording, osteoarchaeology, 3D scanning/printing, and petrography. Special emphasis is placed on archaeological theory, ethics, and the role of archaeology in popular media. Restricted to students with first or second year standing, or with permission of the instructor.