Colgate University

First-Year Course Offerings — Fall 2023

ANTH 253L   Field Methods and Interpretation in Archaeology Lab
Credits0.25
RestrictionsInstr perm req during Drop/Add
Pre-Requisites
Co-RequisitesANTH-253
Core Area
Area of InquirySocial Relations,Inst.& Agents
Liberal Arts Practices

Required corequisite for ANTH 253. Provides a hands-on experience conducting archaeological research through the excavation of an archaeological site in Central New York. Students learn how to plan research, how to collect data, how to analyze data, and how to report results. Coursework is divided into three components: 1. Research design and planning 2. Excavation 3. Analysis and reporting. Each student has the opportunity to participate in all aspects of this research. The culmination of the course is a detailed archaeological report and presentation based upon research conducted during the semester.