PRINCIPLES OF ARCHAEOLOGY

ANTHRO 212

Course Description

Introduction to the methods, historical development, and scientific principles of archaeology. Discover how archaeologists generate and interpret information about the human past. Introduces scientific inquiry and provides a foundation for pursuing advanced archaeological courses and field research.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

ANTHRO 370 , ANTHRO 321 , ANTHRO 391 , ANTHRO 337 , ANTHRO 333 , and ANTHRO 352

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.32

-2.18% from Historical

Completion Rate

92.86%

-3.78% from Historical

A Rate

55.71%

-2.99% from Historical

Class Size

15.65% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

Sarah CLAYTON

[email protected]

4.5

Rating

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