ANTH 210 - Archaeology KCC AA/ DS and KCC AS

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 00; qualification for MATH 24. ANTH 210 introduces prehistoric archaeology, the methods and techniques of excavation and laboratory analysis, and a brief survey of man's culture growth in prehistoric times. Upon successful completion of ANTH 210, the student should be able to: Identify the interactions between the two major fields of anthropology, physical anthropology and cultural anthropology. Identify the methods archaeologists use in gathering material evidence about man's past. Analyze and diagnose anatomical and attribute differences, and understand the process of archaeological inference. Identify the major explanatory concepts and theories in archaeology. Identify environmental and cultural processes, which shape the archaeological record. Identify how archaeologists examine living human populations to gain insights into the formation of archaeological sites and materials. Delineate major archaeological work in Hawai'i and the Pacific. Apply archaeological concepts and theories, and utilize literature and informant sources, to prepare a research paper. Express clearly in writing, and verbally present, research results.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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