ATH102 Intro to Archaeology
Introduces archaeology as the holistic study of human cultures and lifeways through the examination of cultural evidence and belongings, such as pottery, stone tools, landscapes, and cultural forms of knowledge using perspectives and practices from archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology and linguistics. Compares historical and contemporary archaeological approaches to understanding culture, communities, and identities, including diverse stewardship practices and perspectives of the past. Establishes a conceptual framework to explore research, field methods, analysis, and concepts. Applies archaeology to diverse lines of inquiry in multidisciplinary and cross-disciplinary contexts. Examines ethical issues and professional responsibilities to understand systems of power and social inequalities. Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
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| 11354 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From January 4 through March 20, 2027 | Michele L Wilson | Books for CRN 11354
Class details for CRN 11354 | |
| and Online (scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Tuesday from 11am to 12:50pm | From January 5 through March 16, 2027 | ||||
| 10023 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From January 4 through March 20, 2027 | Michele L Wilson | Books for CRN 10023
Class details for CRN 10023 |
Class schedule definitions
- Cost:
- cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
- Books:
- $0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
- Register:
- use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
- Class types:
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.