ANTH 45300 - Archaeological Laboratory

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Laboratory analysis of archaeological materials recovered from investigations. Focus will be on processing materials and learning techniques of analysis using actual data. Techniques will include basic inventorying procedures, soil flotation and dry sieving of organic materials, and ceramic, stone, and metal tool conservation. Analytical methods to be studied include stone and ceramic classificatory procedures, identification of historic versus prehistoric artifacts, and archaeozoology, paleoethnobotany, and metals research. Prerequisites: ANTH 30500 or ANTH 37400. May be taken multiple times to a maximum of six credits toward the major. 3 credits (IRR)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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