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SSCI 102 - Introduction to Archaeology


Introduces archaeology and prehistory through an exploration of the primary theories, practices, and principles of contemporary scientific archaeology, and the methods by which archaeologists recover, discover, and interpret the natural and cultural worlds of the human past. Topics include archaeological approaches to human evolution, technology and innovation, art and cultural development, and the rise of civilization as seen through the lens of archaeological data and interpretation. 

General Education: 4A Social & Behavioral Sciences
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3