GEOG 427 - Environmental Archaeology

Description:
Analyses of sediments and plant and animal remains from archaeological sites are used to explore relationships between humans and their environments. Case studies combine natural and physical sciences to study long-term change in landscapes and ecosystems. ANTH427/527 AND GEOG427/527 are cross-listed courses. Graduate credit requires an additional research paper to be specified in syllabus.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ANTH 120 or GEOG 107.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Stimulate thinking about human and environment relationships using landscape and ecosystem concepts and long-term perspectives.
Foster appreciation for the knowledge necessary for successful interdisciplinary research.
Evaluate and understand concepts and methods integral to environmental archeology.
Engage students in the recovery, analysis, interpretations, and reporting of paleoenvironmental data.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
02/16/2006