ANTH 140 - Introduction to Archaeology

    Recent Professors
    C. Hinton
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 140
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
    Description
    An introduction to the field of archaeology, the study of past human societies through their material remains. The course will provide an introduction to field methods, categories of data and theoretical approaches in archaeology. Major developments in world prehistory will be examined using archaeological evidence. The relevance of archaeological research to contemporary society will also be addressed. (C-ID ANTH 150) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)