Utilization of historical sources, methods of site location surveys, and characterizations of material culture and structural features of sites will be emphasized. An introduction to the investigation of prehistoric societies through the use of archaeological and earth science methods and techniques. Particular emphasis will be placed on the analysis of case studies and the acquisition of analytical techniques. Advanced Quantitative Geography 3 hours. The application of statistical techniques within geographical contexts, including descriptive, inferential, and multivariate methodologies.
Emphasis is on problem solving in the geo-sciences.
542 Geographic Information Systems Application - 3 hours. Application of basic principles of geometric information systems by providing practice in employing this technology to a simulated problem. The Processing of Spatial Data for Geoscientists - 3 hours. The application and analysis of computer programs as an alternate cartographic technique. Quaternary Environments - 3 hours.