ANTHR 7201

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ANTHR 7201
Scientific Analysis of Archaeological and Heritage Materials

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Headline-making archaeological narratives using methods drawn from STEM fields have become increasingly common, yet how archaeological narratives are constructed from paleogenomics, organic residue analysis, or X-ray fluorescence spectrometry can often seem like an inscrutable “black box.” This hands-on course unpacks the methods, theoretical frameworks, and contributions of STEM techniques to archaeology and the study of heritage materials. Through weekly readings, lectures, data analysis, labs, and a final science communication project, students will gain practical experience in chronometric dating, organic residue analysis and paleodiet reconstruction, and analysis of inorganic archaeological and heritage materials.


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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ARKEO 7201

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18144 ANTHR 7201   LEC 001

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    • MW

    • Gerdes, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students should register for the lectures and one lab section.

  • 18155 ANTHR 7201   LAB 401

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    • W

    • Gerdes, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 18157 ANTHR 7201   LAB 402

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    • F

    • Gerdes, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person