ANTH 486 - Historic Artifacts

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Focuses on techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from historic period (1500 to present) artifacts commonly found on North American archaeological sites. Analytic techniques, including classification, quantification of attributes, relating artifact patterns to human activities, and statistical interpretation are taught in a hands-on environment. Outlines the history of technology as a means to identify the age and use of artifacts. Considers that all objects occurred as a thought before they were made material and how to work backwards from the material to the thought.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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