Archaeology Concentration


Advisors:   Dr. Sarah Campbell
                     Dr. Todd Koetje

Archaeology is the "cultural anthropology" of the human past. It uses scientific field work and laboratory techniques to investigate past human societies and the processes and effects of cultural evolution through the study of material remains. Archaeology also has its practical applications. For example: Archaeologists reconstructed ancient techniques used to grow fruit trees and other crops in the Negev Desert. Modern farmers successfully applied these ancient farming techniques to make the desert productive again for the first time in two-thousand years.

The Anthropology Department has a small, but growing program in archaeology. Our program is active in regional prehistoric and historic archaeology. Both undergraduate and graduate students' participation in fieldwork is encouraged, and necessary if one is to enter the field professionally. Unlike some professions, archaeology can be entered on some levels with a B.A. degree, although M.A. and Ph.D. work offer greater opportunities.

Students planning an Archaeology Concentration should seek early advisement on the program. To complete a BA in Archaeology within a four-year time span the following courses should be completed by the junior year: Anth 201, 210, 215 and prerequisites for supporting courses in sciences. Transfers need to be aware that 12 credits in the sciences are required in Geology or Geography and may wish to seek advisement before completing their AA. Major omissions from this list will make it difficult or impossible to complete this degree within two additional years. Supportive course work in areas outside the major are required and ample time should be allowed for taking these courses subsequent to graduation.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:

Archaeology Concentration (80 credits) 

This concentration is intended for students who plan to do professional work or enroll in a graduate program in archaeology. 


bullet Anthropology requirements as follows:

             Cultural Component

bullet Anth 201
bullet Anth 210
bullet Anth 215
bullet Anth 247 (Ling 201 or 204, Eng 370 may be substituted for an anthropological linguistics course)
bullet Anth 301
bullet Anth 335, or another basic statistics course under departmental advisement
bullet Anth 496

   Topical Component

bullet At least one course from the following:   Anth 330, 350, 351, 353, 382, 424, 429, 431, 453, 475, 481, 482, 484

   Culture Region Component

bullet At least one course from the following: Anth 361, 362, 364, 365, 460, 462, 463, 464, 465

 

bullet Archaeology Requirement as follows:
bullet Two from the following courses: Anth 308, 310, 314, 431
bullet Two from the following courses: Anth 406, 410, 411, 428
bullet Anth 312 or equivalent field experience recommended
bullet Two from the following courses: Anth 420, 427, 470
bullet Elective credits in anthropology to complete the 65-credit anthropology major requirement

 

bullet Supporting Courses
bullet 12 credits of supporting courses in the sciences or mathematics selected under advisement. Strongly recommended courses include: Geol 310, 316, 413, 415, 442 or 447; Geog 330, 351, 352, 432, 433 or 452