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Intro To Archaeology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.		 HLL-3507 Media Auditorium 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
MoWeFr 9a.m. – 9:50a.m.
Location
HLL-3507 Media Auditorium
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

The study of the past through scientific analysis of the traces left behind by humans. This course introduces the history, theory, and methods of archaeological research through lectures and hands-on projects. Archaeological data are then used to examine such major transformations of human cultural evolution as the domestication of plants and animals and the origins of complex civilizations. Students prepare a paper suitable for the Writing Proficiency Requirement Portfolio.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/3/2024 - 12/13/2024

Location

HLL-3507 Media Auditorium

Enrolled / Capacity

95 / 95

Status

Closed

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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