ANTH 504 - Archaeological Field Excavation

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course provides intensive training in the practical skills of field archaeology. Direction in site survey, excavation tactics and strategy, fieldwork supervision, methods of sampling and on-site analysis is given. The course includes an introduction to laboratory work. Topics such as cataloging, recognizing lithic materials, metric measurement and flotation of organic samples will be covered. This course is may be repeated up to nine credits. Offered every summer.

Credits:

3.00 - 6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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