Archaeology Field School

(1-6 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Three weeks of practical instruction in the methods and theory of archaeological field work including excavation and laboratory analysis of artifacts. The course covers topics in prehistoric and historic archaeology. You will learn about field techniques and work with artifacts collected during the field work. In addition to the basic archaeological techniques, you will also learn about geophysical survey methods, including lessons on how to use a total station (laser transit) and equipment for magnetic, soil resistivity, and ground penetrating radar surveys. There are no prerequisites for this course, but prior exposure to an introductory course in anthropology or archaeology is helpful.