ANTH 480 - Lithic Technology

Institution:

California State University-Bakersfield

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Description:

The aim of this course is to provide the student with a more complete understanding of flaked and ground stone artifacts recovered from archaeological contexts. Students will learn to identify lithic tool material types, how to analyze flaked stone tools and lithic debris, and become familiar with the theoretical issues related to stone tool raw material acquisition and production. An emphasis is placed on experimental tool production studies and students will be required to engage in flaked stone replication. Prerequisite: ANTH 104 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csub.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 654-2782

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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