ANTHR 530

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Great Basin Archaeology

Anthropology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Overview of ethnography, history of research, and prehistory of the Great Basin culture area. Current issues in archaeological research emphasized.

When Taught

Fall Even Years

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Anthr 350 or equivalent

Title

Great Basin Archaeology

Learning Outcome

Students will gain archaeological and cultural knowledge of the major native peoples of the Great Basin Region from pre-history through European contact through a study of their archaeologial remains and ethnographic studies.

Title

Great Basin Archaeology

Learning Outcome

Students will have hands-on experiences with the collections of the Museum of Peoples and Cultures that are representative of the cultures of the Great Basin Region.