ANTH 2010 — Cultural Resources Field School
This course provides hands-on practical training in field research methods typically emphasizing systematic surface survey methodology, use of mapping instruments, recording prehistoric and/or historic sites, controlled excavation of stratified cultural deposits, analysis of prehistoric and/or historic material cultural remains, and other tasks. Experience is gained in the context of day-to-day operations of long-term field research projects designed to locate and collect specimens, and generate records and data that will support further laboratory analysis. The student will apply skills and competencies in written and oral communications directed toward eventual publication of research results. The student will utilize new-found professional knowledge, skills and abilities will make important contributions to the research of regional history and prehistory while they are learning field methods. Through discussions and practical applications, the student will develop a thorough understanding of how their work in the field relates to the project research design. Due to the potentially sensitive nature of the findings, confidentiality is mandatory. Related workshops, tours, and discussions include plains cultural history, dating methods, zoological analysis, public archaeology. As a field methods course, in addition to contributing to the success of an archaeological research project, the student will work and live in remote locations requiring participants to safely camp and h