ARCH 1900 - The Archaeology of College Hill

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

A training class in field and laboratory techniques. Topics include the nature of field archaeology, excavation and survey methodologies, archaeological ethics, computer technologies (such as GIS), and site and artifact analysis and conservation. Students will act as practicing archaeologists through the investigation of local historical and archaeological sites in the College Hill area (e.g. the First Baptist Church of America and the John Brown House). Prerequisite: A previous course in Archaeology and the Ancient World or Anthropology is required. Restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, except by permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 15.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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