ANTH 103 - Introduction to Archaeology

    Recent Professors
    Karen Lacy
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
    Description
    This course explores archaeological theory and method, including techniques of field excavations and laboratory analysis. It also uses archaeological data to understand cultures of the past, including Stone Age lifeways, early farming cultures, and emergent civilizations around the world, such as the ancient Egyptians, Maya, and Inca. The course also examines current issues in cultural resource management, ethics in archaeology, and the role of archaeology within the broader field of anthropology. C-ID ANTH-150.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:00pm–1:15pm, Tue Thu 9:40am–11:00am