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ANT 275 Archaeological Excavation I
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Introduction to the techniques of archaeological mapping, excavation and recording. Includes field experience in southern
Arizona. Also includes using museum collections, equipment, resources and facilities of the Archaeology Centre.
Information: Same as ARC 275.
Offered: Fall.
ANT 276 Archaeological Surveying I
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Techniques and methods for recognizing, locating and recording archaeological sites. Includes exploration methods, issues
of cultural resource management, instrument skills, map use, and remote sensing applications. Also includes natural
resources associated with archaeological sites, application of field techniques, and documentation.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC 180 or concurrent enrollment.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites before enrolling in this course.
Information: Same as ARC 276.
Offered: Spring.
ANT 277 Archaeological Excavation II
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Continuation of ANT/ARC 275. Includes advanced excavation techniques, field crew supervision, and selected field
projects. Also includes using museum collections, equipment, resources and facilities of the Archaeology Centre.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC 205 and ANT/ARC 265 or concurrent enrollment, ANT/ARC 275, and GLG 101.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites before enrolling in this course.
Information: Same as ARC 277.
Offered: Fall.
ANT 278 Archaeological Surveying II
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Continuation of ANT/ARC 276. Includes goals and objectives of archaeological exploration, archival investigation, planning
field projects, and computer resources.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC 205 and ANT/ARC 265 or concurrent enrollment, ANT/ARC 276, and GLG 101.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisites before enrolling in this course.
Information: Same as ARC 278.
Offered: Spring.
ANT 281 Global Positioning Systems
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
Introduction to the technical use of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) receivers in a field setting. Includes review of GPS
vocabulary and concepts, comprehensive initialization of handheld GPS receivers, data collection with handheld GPS, the
use of mapping software with data from handheld GPS, concepts of differential GPS, operation of and field data collection
with static and RTK precision GPS, use of software packages for differential correction and map production. Also includes
using equipment, resources and facilities of the Archaeology Center.
Information: Same as ARC/GIS 281.
Offered: Spring.
ANT 284 Computer Cartography and CAD
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Cartographic techniques and hardware for computer generation of maps. Includes an introduction, methods and
techniques, and application projects.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC/GEO/GIS 265 or concurrent enrollment, and CSA 101.
Information: Same as ARC/GEO/GIS 284.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ANT 286 Electronic and Digital Field Mapping
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Overview of the creation of electronic and digital maps in a field setting. Includes introduction, instrument operation, field
data, producing maps, and computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC 265 and ANT/ARC/GIS 281.
Recommendation: Consult instructor for alternative prerequisite(s).
Information: Same as ARC/GIS 286.
Offered: Spring.
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