ANTHR 455
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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
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6
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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.
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Experience
Learning Outcome
Students will receive training and experience in excavation at a BYU-sponsored dig
