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Intro To Archaeology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/6/25 - 1/24/25
TBA
Online 3 $1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current students)
Date
1/6/25 - 1/24/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1398 (guest students)
$1584 (current 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.

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