2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
    Aug 30, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog

ANTH 103 - Introduction to Archaeology


Introduces students to the basic concepts and issues of archaeology today through an examination of both method and theory. Topics include data analysis and interpretation, advancements in scientific knowledge, heritage preservation, cultural resource management, and archaeologists’ roles in understanding past and present human societies. Students examine case studies in world prehistory to explore major societal transitions, including population shifts, agriculture, social inequality, and political hierarchies.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: No Junior, Senior
Area of Inquiry: Social Relations,Inst.& Agents
Liberal Arts Practices: Confronting Collective Challenges
Core Component: None


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