Archaeological Methods & Techniques

(4 Credits)

Examines how archaeologists bridge the gap between the theoretical goals of anthropology and a static database. Includes the relatExamines how archaeologists bridge the gap between the theoretical goals of anthropology and a static database. Includes the relationship between theory and method, excavation techniques, sampling strategies, survey design, chronology building, taphonomy, faunal analysis, typological constructs, functional analysis of artifacts, and quantitative manipulation of archaeological data.