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Fall 2022  |  ANTH 3001 Section 001: Introduction to Archaeology (19441)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Mon, Wed 09:45AM - 11:00AM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 155
Enrollment Status:
Open (50 of 60 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Archaeology is the study of humans in the past, primarily through the material remains they left behind. It seeks to answer fundamental questions, such as "When did humans first become dependent on fire?", "What factors led to the development of agriculture?", or "How can we explain the rise and fall of early civilizations?" The study of each of these big questions relies on answering many small questions that are asked in the context of archaeological excavations and laboratory analyses. A common theme underlies them: archaeology aims to reconstruct and understand why past human cultures changed. The goal of this class is to provide an understanding of the methods and techniques used by archaeologists in their investigations. It includes not only hands-on learning of specific analytical techniques, such as faunal and lithic analysis as well as site survey and excavation strategies, but also focuses on the theoretical approaches that guide the questions we ask and the methods we apply to answer them. This class, therefore, prepares students for more upper-level classes in archaeology. It also leads to a new way of thinking. This way of thinking is primarily critical and analytical. It leads one to think about how data are interpreted, and how theoretical frameworks as well as innate biases color these interpretations. Seeking solutions to interpretive problems requires the creative application of multidisciplinary approaches. Therefore, the study of archaeology leads to a new way of thinking about and doing science.
Class Description:
The goal of this class is to provide an understanding of the methods and techniques used by archaeologists in their investigations. It includes not only hand-on learning of specific analytical techniques, such as faunal and lithic analysis, site survey and excavation strategy, but also focuses on the theoretical approaches that guide the questions we ask and the methods we apply to answer them. This class, therefore, prepares studetnts for more upper-level classes in archaeology. It also leads to a new way of thinking. This way of thinking is primarily critical and analytical. It leads one to think about how data are interpreted, and how theoretical frameworks as well as innate biases color these interpretations. Seeking solutions to interpretive problems requires the creative application of multidisciplinary approaches. Therefore the study of archaeology leads to a new way of thinking about and doing science.
Grading:
Grading is based upon 2 midterm exams (each worth 20% of your final grade), a final exam (worth 30%), and labs (30%).
Exam Format:
Exams are a combination of multiple-choice questions, short answers, and long (essay) answers.
Class Format:
40% Lecture
50% Laboratory
10% Guest Speakers
Workload:
30 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
10 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19441/1229
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
4 April 2018

Fall 2022  |  ANTH 3001 Section 002: Introduction to Archaeology (19442)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Laboratory
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Mon 11:20AM - 01:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 318
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (19 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Archaeology is the study of humans in the past, primarily through the material remains they left behind. It seeks to answer fundamental questions, such as "When did humans first become dependent on fire?", "What factors led to the development of agriculture?", or "How can we explain the rise and fall of early civilizations?" The study of each of these big questions relies on answering many small questions that are asked in the context of archaeological excavations and laboratory analyses. A common theme underlies them: archaeology aims to reconstruct and understand why past human cultures changed. The goal of this class is to provide an understanding of the methods and techniques used by archaeologists in their investigations. It includes not only hands-on learning of specific analytical techniques, such as faunal and lithic analysis as well as site survey and excavation strategies, but also focuses on the theoretical approaches that guide the questions we ask and the methods we apply to answer them. This class, therefore, prepares students for more upper-level classes in archaeology. It also leads to a new way of thinking. This way of thinking is primarily critical and analytical. It leads one to think about how data are interpreted, and how theoretical frameworks as well as innate biases color these interpretations. Seeking solutions to interpretive problems requires the creative application of multidisciplinary approaches. Therefore, the study of archaeology leads to a new way of thinking about and doing science.
Class Notes:
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Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19442/1229

Fall 2022  |  ANTH 3001 Section 003: Introduction to Archaeology (19443)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Laboratory
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Mon 01:35PM - 03:30PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 318
Auto Enrolls With:
Section 001
Enrollment Status:
Open (11 of 20 seats filled)
Course Catalog Description:
Archaeology is the study of humans in the past, primarily through the material remains they left behind. It seeks to answer fundamental questions, such as "When did humans first become dependent on fire?", "What factors led to the development of agriculture?", or "How can we explain the rise and fall of early civilizations?" The study of each of these big questions relies on answering many small questions that are asked in the context of archaeological excavations and laboratory analyses. A common theme underlies them: archaeology aims to reconstruct and understand why past human cultures changed. The goal of this class is to provide an understanding of the methods and techniques used by archaeologists in their investigations. It includes not only hands-on learning of specific analytical techniques, such as faunal and lithic analysis as well as site survey and excavation strategies, but also focuses on the theoretical approaches that guide the questions we ask and the methods we apply to answer them. This class, therefore, prepares students for more upper-level classes in archaeology. It also leads to a new way of thinking. This way of thinking is primarily critical and analytical. It leads one to think about how data are interpreted, and how theoretical frameworks as well as innate biases color these interpretations. Seeking solutions to interpretive problems requires the creative application of multidisciplinary approaches. Therefore, the study of archaeology leads to a new way of thinking about and doing science.
Class Notes:
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Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19443/1229

Fall 2022  |  ANTH 3001 Section 004: Introduction to Archaeology (21307)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Laboratory
Credits:
4 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022
Mon 03:50PM - 05:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 318
Enrollment Status:
Closed (20 of 20 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Archaeology is the study of humans in the past, primarily through the material remains they left behind. It seeks to answer fundamental questions, such as "When did humans first become dependent on fire?", "What factors led to the development of agriculture?", or "How can we explain the rise and fall of early civilizations?" The study of each of these big questions relies on answering many small questions that are asked in the context of archaeological excavations and laboratory analyses. A common theme underlies them: archaeology aims to reconstruct and understand why past human cultures changed. The goal of this class is to provide an understanding of the methods and techniques used by archaeologists in their investigations. It includes not only hands-on learning of specific analytical techniques, such as faunal and lithic analysis as well as site survey and excavation strategies, but also focuses on the theoretical approaches that guide the questions we ask and the methods we apply to answer them. This class, therefore, prepares students for more upper-level classes in archaeology. It also leads to a new way of thinking. This way of thinking is primarily critical and analytical. It leads one to think about how data are interpreted, and how theoretical frameworks as well as innate biases color these interpretations. Seeking solutions to interpretive problems requires the creative application of multidisciplinary approaches. Therefore, the study of archaeology leads to a new way of thinking about and doing science.
Class Notes:
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Class Description:
Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/21307/1229

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