ANTH 2311 - Prehistoric Archaeology Field Methods

Credits: 1-4

This class will deal directly with several important areas of field archaeology: inventory, site documentation and evaluation, and excavation. Course topics will include appropriate techniques for site testing and evaluation criteria, as well as 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.
Maximum of 4 credits applied towards graduation.