Lab projects will provide an opportunity to engage in the analysis and interpretation of archaeological evidence. A Brief Introduction . Understanding the Past through Archaeology . Complete reading assignments will be worth five points each. Individual reading assignments will be announced in labs and lectures the previous week.
Students are responsible for obtaining their individual assignment.
Late reading assignments will be accepted for potential half value for up to one week following the due date, but will not be accepted after that time. Lab projects will involve the analysis and interpretation of archaeological evidence. Three projects will be completed over the course of the term. Students will work together in groups, but each student will be required to write their own summary and interpretation of the results. The mid-term examination will focus on basic knowledge of archaeological evidence, methods, and concepts, and an understanding of their appropriate application and interpretation.