Stone Tools in Archaeology

3 credits · Undergraduate

Stone tools are the most ubiquitous type of artifacts found around the world. This lab-seminar course focuses on methods and techniques for analyzing stone tools, and includes a strong theoretical component on stone tool production and use in pre-Industrial societies. Weekly labs focus on analytical procedures, and in addition students are expected to complete assigned readings and participate in discussions. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 301-3 or permission of the instructor