ANTH 352 - Archaeological Lab Methods

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

(REPLACES ANTH 352: Archaeological Methods) In this course, students will be introduced to the laboratory methods that archaelogists use to assess soils, landform data, and artifacts uncovered from archaeological sites. Students will gain hands-on wxperience as they apply important princiiples and concepts used by archaeologists to clean, conserve, describe, analyze, and curate various types of artifacts, ecofacts, and other data. In addtion, students will understand how field conditions, research interests, conservation concerns, and budget constraints influence the scope and scale of lab efforts in archaeology. (A)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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