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ARC 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 application. 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.
Information: Same as ANT 276.
Offered: Spring.
ARC 277 Archaeological Excavation II
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Continuation of ARC/ANT 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 ANT 277.
Offered: Fall.
ARC 278 Archaeological Surveying II
4 cr. hrs. 8 periods (2 lec., 6 lab)
Continuation of ARC/ANT 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 ANT 278.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
ARC 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 ANT/GIS 281.
Offered: Spring.
ARC 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 ANT/GEO/GIS 284.
Offered: Spring.
ARC 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 ANT/GIS 286.
Offered: Spring.
ARC 295 Field Projects
.5-4 cr. hrs. 1.5-12 periods (1.5-12 lab)
Participation in a field project in one of the subfields of anthropology.
Information:
Same as ANT 295.
Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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