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• ANTH 470: Environmental Archaeology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores past human interactions with the natural environment, including plants, animals, climate, and geologic landscapes. Incorporates hands-on practice in the scientific techniques used to reconstruct ancient environ-ments, including analysis of pollen, sediments and soils, and microfauna. Uses computer software to graph and interpret data sets. Illustrates archaeological case studies designed to illustrate both how environmental conditions and natural hazards (e.g., volcanoes, tsunamis) impacted past human populations, as well as how people have altered and modified their environment through time. Examines these interactions using a diachronic and comparative perspective, from the evolution of hominins millions of years ago to the recent phenomenon of the Anthropocene.
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• ANTH 480: Anthropology Seminar

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A seminar approach to the integration of the fields of anthropology. Assists the advanced student in understanding the nature of anthropology, the major theoretical issues, and the history of intellectual development.
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• ANTH 481: Special Topics

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Special Topic courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
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• ANTH 482: Independent Study

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Students with an interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member.
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• ANTH 483: Honors Thesis

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An intensive, focused study involving independent research culminating in a written thesis approved by a thesis director and two faculty readers/com-mittee members.May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr.
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• ANTH 484: Specialized Methods in Archaeology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An opportunity to learn specialized techniques and approaches presently in use in archaeology. In any one semester, the course concentrates on one of a range of possible themes, including lab methods, field methods, statisti-cal methods, computer applications, or text-based approaches. The specific topic varies but focuses on instructing in the mechanics of the selected tech-nique, its application to real archaeological problems, and the interpretation of the results. May appeal to students from other disciplines who wish to gain applied expertise in a topic that is relevant to their own field of study. Interested students should contact the instructor to find out which topic will be taught in any one semester.May be repeated for credit under a different methods title.
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• ANTH 486: Historic Artifacts

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Focuses on techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from historic period (1500 to present) artifacts commonly found on North American archaeological sites. Analytic techniques, including classification, quantification of attributes, relating artifact patterns to human activities, and statistical interpretation are taught in a hands-on environment. Outlines the history of technology as a means to identify the age and use of artifacts. Considers that all objects occurred as a thought before they were made material and how to work backwards from the material to the thought.
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• ANTH 487: Geoarchaeology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Surveys geological methods and techniques used to investigate archaeologi-cal research questions. Includes sedimentary and geomorphic processes affecting the formation and preservation of archaeological sites; methods of paleoenvironment and paleoclimate reconstruction, and radiometric dating techniques. Illustrates the importance for archaeologists to understand the geological processes that affect archaeological sites before, during, and after people have been there. Understanding these processes is crucial to accurately reconstructing the dynamics of human behavior.
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• ANTH 488: Geophysical Applications in Archaeology

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Provides the methodological and technological knowledge to apply various geophysical systems used in archaeological investigations. These systems may include, but are not limited to, Ground-Penetrating Radar, Magnetom-etry, Electrical Resistivity, Conductivity, and Susceptibility.
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• ANTH 489: Prehistoric Technologies of Eastern North America

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces the prehistoric technologies of Eastern North America. Focuses on the material culture commonly recovered from pre-European Contact Native American archaeological sites, including stone, ceramic, bone, and native metal artifacts. Includes analytical techniques of classification, quan-tification, and interpretation linking artifacts to human behavior.
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