Catalog Info
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Title when registering
Introduction to Archaeology
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces the field of archaeology and provides an overview of world prehistory. Initially explores what archaeologists do, including discussions of excavation, survey, dating techniques, artifact analysis, and cultural interpretation. Then covers what archaeologists have discovered about our ancient human ancestors beginning with our earliest human ancestors and continuing through the development of early state level societies such as those of Ancient Egypt.
Pre-requisites
ENG-092 or ENG-093 eligible
MTA Categories
- Category 4: Social Sciences
General Education Categories
- Social Sciences