GEOARCHAEOLOGY

Course Code:
ANTH 430
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Course Description:
Geoarchaeology (archaeogeology) examines in detail the interface which exists between the fields of geology and the anthropological sub discipline of archaeology. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student not only with the history of the interrelationship between these academic specialties but also to document and illustrate the range of geological techniques which are useful to the contemporary archaeologist. More specifically, via lectures and laboratory work, this course will detail how geological methods may be employed in the location, excavation, and interpretation of archaeological sites and materials.
Credit:
3
Instruction methods:
Lecture
Total hours: 45
Prerequisites:
GEOL-100
Corequisites:
ANTH 431
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