Archaeology (ARK)

ARK-1165  Introduction Into Archaeology  (3 Credits)  

Introduces history, methods, techniques, and practice of archaeology. Focuses on archaeological methods used to locate and excavate sites, analytical techniques to process data and interpret methodologies that incorporate historical and prehistorical cross-cultural archaeology. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to HUM-1165, HUM-165.

ARK-2261  Archaeology of Prehistoric Europe  (3 Credits)  

Focuses on understanding European cultures from the earliest arrival of genus Homo to the rise of Ancient Greece and Rome. Examines Neanderthals to modern humans, historical sites and artifacts, the role of agriculture, and emergence of complex urban-oriented groups and trade. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to HUM-2261, HUM-261.

Requisite courses: Take any one of ANT-1195, ARK-1165, HIS-1170, or HUM-1180 (Required, Previous).

ARK-2265  Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations  (3 Credits)  

Traces the development of urbanism and civilization subsequent to the emergence of agriculture and introduces the representative cities, archaeological evidence, technological developments, and cultural characteristics of those civilizations. Focuses on social organizations, physical remains, arts, and history of the ancient states in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Far East, the middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Greece, Rome, Africa, and the Americas. Not available for supplemental.

Instruction (3)

Equivalent to HUM-2265, HUM-265.

Requisite courses: Take any one of ANT-1195, ARK-1165, HIS-1170, or HUM-1180 (Required, Previous).