The second digit of the course number is the number of credit hours received. An interdisciplinary approach illustrates how archaeology complements other academic disciplines. Topics of consideration include archaeological concepts, dating methods, excavation techniques and analysis of data. A non-obligatory semester dig provides practical experience. A chronological overview of selected sites in the ancient Greek and Roman world investigating the pertinent archaeological findings and their significance in the shaping of our understanding of classical culture.
Provision is made for interested students to do summer archaeology in Italy and Greece.
A narrative of human history from the origins of mankind to the beginnings of literate civilization. A non-obligatory semester dig at a local prehistoric site rounds out the instruction. 4193,4293,4393,4493-Special Topics in Archaeology Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair.