Archaeology Field SchoolArchaeology Field School (ANT 405)

Term: 2025-2026 Summer Term

Faculty

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Schedule

Mon, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (6/2/2025 - 7/3/2025) Location: MAIN LYON 104
Tue-Wed-Thu, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (6/2/2025 - 7/3/2025) Location: OFFC
Fri, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (6/2/2025 - 7/3/2025) Location: MAIN LYON 104

Description

This course is a practicum in archaeological survey and excavation methods designed to prepare students for a career in archaeology. Students will learn how to establish a survey grid and conduct surface and subsurface surveys to determine archaeological site locations. They will also learn basic excavation methods and site documentation following both Arkansas and federal standards. Additionally, students will learn basic processing techniques and Geographic Information Sciences skills for site analysis and presentation.