ANTH 2311 - Prehistoric Archaeological Field Methods

Institution:

Western Wyoming Community College

Subject:

ANTHROPOLOGY

Description:

The class will deal directly with several important areas of field archaeology: inventory, site documentation and evaluation, and excavation. Course topics will include appropriate techniques of site identification and recordation, accepted techniques of site testing and evaluation criteria, and research topics for data recovery during large scale excavation projects. Participants will be introduced to site instrument mapping, principles of natural and cultural stratigraphy, proper testing and excavation techniques, and proper methods of recordkeeping and provenience collection. Prerequisite: None Field Study Flex Entry/Flex Exit

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwcc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 382-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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