Low Impact Field Methods in Archaeology

CAS AR 507

  • Scientific Inquiry I
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASAR 100 OR CASAR 190) and CASAR 307; or consent of instructor. - Hands-on introduction to "low-impact" analytical methodologies employed in archaeology. Integrates field learning with conceptual and case-study readings, classroom instruction, and computer-based data manipulation and analyses. Introductions to GIS, field survey, UAV-based aerial photogrammetry, aerial imagery, subsurface prospection methods, dendroarchaeological sampling. Effective Spring 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Teamwork/Collaboration.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Campbell STO 253 M 2:30 pm-5:15 pm

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