Broome
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The following is fulfilled by this course:
- Communication Written and Oral
- Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)
Broome has listed this a core course in the following categories:
The core course can be applied to following SUNY Transfer Paths:
ANT 112
Introduction to Archaeology
This course covers current archaeological method and theory. An examination of the major questions posed by archaeologists and current survey, excavation, and laboratory techniques. An examination of current research on historic and prehistoric sites. Students examine evidence and practice the scientific method for data collection, analysis, and interpretation in weekly laboratory exercises.
Credits: 4
Hours: 3 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply methods used by archaeologists to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence and employment of data analysis or mathematical modeling.
2. Construct scientific data, concepts, and models in archaeology.