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| Semester: | Fall 2020 |
| Number: | 0103-113-001 |
| Instructor: | Brian Wygal |
| Days: | Monday 2:25 pm - 3:40 pm |
| Note: | Online, Both synchronous and asynchronous |
| Location: | Online |
| Credits: | 3.50 |
| Notes: |
18.5 Hours Of Lab Work Required. Online |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
This introductory course covers archaeological methods, theories, and historical development as well as unique specialties in human cognitive, technological, and economic adaptation. Laboratory activities provide hands-on experience through analysis, chart and graph roduction, and introduce geographic information systems as a means of interpreting the archaeological record. (Learning Goals:G;Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences) |
| Learning Goals: |
This introductory course covers ethics, methods, theories, and the historical development of Archaeology as a science. Students will study human cognitive, technological, and socio-economic developments taught through direct participation and case studies from around the world. Laboratory activities introduce analytical tools common to archaeology and other environmental sciences. Class discussion and laboratory assignments will provide student opportunities to formulate and present unique interpretations of the archaeological record as it pertains to the development of humanity and culture. Course Learning Goals: Participants will improve global learning abilities through research and group dialogue pertaining to human cultural and technological developments through time. Research, reading, and discussion will develop essential critical thinking and communication skills. Laboratory assignments enhance student reasoning and specialized software experience through data analysis, chart and graph production, and geographic information systems (GIS) as a means of interpreting the archaeological record. (Distribution Reqs: SS) *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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