ANTH 3401 - Research Methods in Archaeology

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours Lecture: 3
Contact Hours Lab: 2

This course introduces the use of scientific methodologies and basic data collection techniques to prepare students for conducting archaeological research projects in both academic and professional settings. This class covers research design, background research, using ethnographic and archaeological analogy, collecting quantitative and qualitative data, digital data management, data visualization, and basic data analysis using Microsoft Excel and R. Students apply these methods to a research project of their own design. The course requires lab attendance each week.

Prerequisites: ANTH 1301 and ANTH 1302
Course Level: Junior