ANTH 320 - Archaeological Field School

Institution:

SUNY College at Geneseo

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Description:

An introduction to basic field methods in archaeology. The course is primarily designed for anthropology students and/ or those students interested in pursuing archaeological fieldwork as either a career or life experience. It emphasizes hands-on learning, and teaches basic excavation and surveying techniques, stratigraphic analysis, record keeping, data processing, horizontal and vertical mapping techniques, local and regional culture history, and implementation of excavation research designs. Field sites are tpically off campus and may require students to camp. There is a program fee to cover transportation, housing, and equipment. Prerequisites: ANTH 110 or permission of instructor. Offered summers

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.geneseo.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 245-5211

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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