HTY 200 - Field School/ Historical Archaeology

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

The Field School in Historical Archaeology is a hands on 3 credit History course which provides the students with on site archaeological field and laboratory experience. The course will expose students to the field of historical archaeology at an historic archaeological site located in Bristol on the south central coast of Maine; under the supervision of the project director and several experienced volunteers. During each six hour day, students will learn the basics of excavation, record keeping and artifact analysis as they dig inside and around the project site. This experience is a great hands on opportunity for college students seeking course credit and experience in historical archaeology, teachers in need of recertification credits, or history buffs interested in exploring an area with a rich colonial history. HTY 215 recommended. Prerequisites: ENG 080 and ENG 090.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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