ANTH 150 - Introduction to Archaeology

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or designated placement

WR 115Q as required

Course Description: Provides an introduction to the science of archaeology: its history, methods, and theory. Citing examples from prehistoric world, it examines the nature of archaeological data, the application of techniques, and the extrapolation of culture from the archaeological record. In doing so, it illustrates the relationship of culture to environment, a variety of ideas regarding past culture change, and the role of modern archaeology in preserving the past for the future.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain fundamental archaeological concepts and theories.
CLO#2: Apply the archaeological perspective by describing, analyzing, and interpreting above-ground data. (ILO: Information Literacy)
CLO#3: Describe how archaeology contributes to the understanding of prehistory, history, and current cultural practices.
CLO#4: Analyze relationships between geography, culture, subsistence strategies, technology, craft specialization and social stratification.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.