University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences 36 courses 15 total credits
Archaeology today relies upon, and is enriched by, a steadily increasing variety of scientific applications, including Geographic Information Science (GIS) and geospatial technologies, 3D and laser scanning, remote sensing, stable isotope analysis, materials science, and a variety of dating techniques, such as dendrochronology, radiocarbon, and others. Archaeology is by nature interdisciplinary and the Certificate in Archaeological Sciences (CAS) program coordinates the archaeology curriculum of courses from across campus to expose students to the true scope of archaeology. The certificate program also ensures students within the program interact with students with common interests majoring in anthropology, biology, business, classics, ecology, engineering, forestry, geography, and geology. The program is flexible enough that students from a variety of departments and with differing backgrounds can earn the 15-semester hour certificate. Students choose one course in archaeological theory (3cr), two courses with a disciplinary focus (6cr), one practical lab or field course (3cr), and take an archaeology sciences capstone (3cr). Students who successfully complete this certificate are expected to be competent in archaeological science theory, methods, and their practical application in a laboratory or field setting. Upon completing the certificate, students will be able to: a) demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret diverse datasets (e.g., material...
| Total Credits | 15 credits |
Theory and Methods Course
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 3220 | Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Methods | 3 |
| CLAS(ANTH) 3015 | Introduction to Classical Archaeology | 3 |
Scientific Techniques Capstone Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 4755/6755-4755L/6755L | Archaeological Science | 3 |
Field School Experience
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Electives
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