ANTH 115 - Introduction to Archaeological Field Work

    Recent Professors
    George Gross
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    4
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the basic techniques of archaeological field work. Emphasis is placed on site survey, site layout, excavation, artifact identification, laboratory analysis and report writing. Topics also include use of compass and transit, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course is designed for Anthropology and Archaeology majors as well as students interested in prehistoric and/or historic research.
    Usually Held
    Fri 9:00am–2:00pm, Fri 9:00am–3:00pm, Wed 9:00am–12:05pm, Wed 9:00am–12:20pm