ANTHR 155 - Introduction to Archaeology
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: RDG 090 and ENGL 090 or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests. If you are registering for an online or blended course for the first-time at MCCC, you must also complete the Online Orientation (ONL 001 ) prior to the start of the semester. You will be automatically enrolled into the Online Orientation within 5 days of registering in your online course(s). Failure to complete the required Online Orientation may result in de-registration from your online courses. Please contact the eLearning and Instructional Support Office at 734.384.4328 or elearning@monroeccc.edu for more information.
C6 General Education Social Systems Satisfier Y
MTA Social Sciences Satisfier Y
Global Studies Satisfier Course Y
Session Cycle: FL
Archaeology is a global social scientific discipline investigating human ancestry. This course provides a thorough introduction to archaeology’s rationale, history, methods, and theory. Comparative case studies from archaeological investigations of ancient cultures illustrate major points. Lectures, demonstrations, slide shows, hands-on experiences and application exercises will be used to facilitate the learning experience. This course is a satisfier course for the Global Studies Degree Designation.
Notes: Humanities/Social Sciences Division
Theory Hours: 45
Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe culture, it’s impact on human behavior, the process of culture change, and its study through archaeological means.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objectives A and B.
2. Distinguish between scientific accounts of the past and pseudo-science using archaeological methods.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objectives C and D.
3. Select appropriate archaeological theory, field, and laboratory methods used to reconstruct past human behavior.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objectives A and D.
4. Describe something from archaeology that fascinates you.
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