ANTH 103 — Introduction to Archaeology (3 Credits, Fall/Spring)
Archaeology is the study of human, biological, and material remains for the purpose of reconstructing past cultures and societies. Learn how scientific methods can be used to discover secrets of the human past, what ideas and theories have developed from archaeological discoveries, and how data is obtained and used to develop explanations of our shared past. Students will be introduced to the history of archaeology; the nature of the archaeological record; the techniques used to reconstruct the physical, biological, and behavioral adaptations of ancient humans; and the current scientific theories about human history. (This CWI course meets Idaho State Board of Education GEM competency requirements for GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing.) . (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)