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ANTHR 455

Field School of Archaeology

Anthropology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Training and experience in excavation at a BYU-sponsored dig.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

6

Fixed

6

Fixed

0

Title

Course Objectives

Learning Outcome

-This course is designed to provide students with an intensive exposure to archaeological field methods in the context of an ongoing research project. -Students will receive both training and experience in field methods.  The course involves working a full schedule five days a week, spending approximately 8 hours a day working in the field. Students will also take turns one day a week doing lab work. -Students will learn field methods including excavation, mapping, note taking, survey, reading topographic maps, and photography.   -There also will be reading and writing assignments to be completed including a personal field journal that will be graded on a regular basis.  

Title

Experience

Learning Outcome

Students will receive training and experience in excavation at a BYU-sponsored dig