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ARC 205 Introduction to Southwestern Prehistory
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Study of the prehistory of the American Southwest from its earliest inhabitants to European contact. Includes
anthropology and its subfields, basics of archaeology, the Southwest, Paleo-Indians, Archaic people, Hohokam, Mogollon,
Anasazi, and other Southwestern cultures, and late prehistoric and historic cultural change.
Information: Same as ANT 205.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
ARC 225 Principles of Archaeology
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2.5 lec., 1.5 lab)
Survey of the concepts and methods which archaeologists use to reconstruct human prehistory. Includes a history of
archaeology; overview of theory in archaeological method and techniques of archaeological excavation; remote sensing,
surveying, and mapping; dating methods; archaeological analysis and classification; interpretation of archaeological data;
and the role of archaeology in cultural heritage protection and management. Also includes using museum collections,
equipment, resources, and facilities of the Archaeology Centre.
Prerequisite(s): ARC/ANT 101 and either 110 or 205.
Information:
Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
Same as ANT 225.
Offered: Fall.
ARC 250 Archaeology Laboratory
4 cr. hrs. 6 periods (3 lec., 3 lab)
Laboratory experience in the curating, processing and analysis of artifacts recovered from archaeological sites. Includes
human osteology, zooarchaeology, lithic analysis, prehistoric ceramics, shells, historic artifacts, and usage of the
Archaeology Centre.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC 101, ARC 180.
Information:
Prerequisites may be waived with consent of instructor.
Same as ANT 250.
Offered: Spring.
ARC 261 Biological Anthropology
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Interaction of human biology and culture. Includes biological anthropology as natural and social sciences; human genetics;
microevolution; macroevolution; human variability; the human phenotype; health, disease, and epidemiology;
demography of human populations, and population biology and genetics. Also includes using museum collections,
equipment, resources, and facilities of the Archaeology Centre.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC 101.
Information:
Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
Same as ANT 261.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ARC 265 Mapping Concepts
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Introduction to the practical use of maps. Includes map basics and attributes, scales and measurements, direction,
geographic coordinate systems, relief and contours, and aerial photography.
Information: Same as ANT/GEO/GIS 265.
Offered: Fall.
ARC 267 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
3 cr. hrs. 5 periods (2 lec., 3 lab)
Introduction to the technology of geographic information systems. Includes the evolution of technology, system
components, database concepts, applications, and implementation.
Prerequisite(s): ANT/ARC/GEO 265 or concurrent enrollment.
Recommendation: Basic computer skills are required before enrolling in this course.
Information: Same as ANT/ARC/GEO 267.
Offered: Fall.
ARC 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 Archaeological Centre.
Information: Same as ANT 275.
Offered: Fall.
ARCHAEOLOGY
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