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GLS 349 Geoarcheology

3 Credit(s)
The use of earth science concepts, methods, equipment and knowledge in the direct solution of problems in archeology. The course will introduce students to the use of earth science methods in resolving archeological problems associated with artifact identifications, integrity of artifact sets, chronological context, paleolandscape habitat, and human-environment interactions. Students will learn the use and geoarcheological application of sophisticated field equipment such as Total Stations, GPS, and remote sensing methods. A one day local field trip is required. Three lecture hours per week.