Additional Information

Course Number

ANTH A631

Course Description

Engages students in techniques of archaeological and bioarchaeological survey, mapping and excavation, including archaeological and bioarchaeological data recovery, recording techniques, initial cataloging and laboratory processing. Project setting may include historic sites, building documentation, archival research, bioarchaeological or forensics themed field schools, and pre-contact Indigenous sites within or outside of Alaska.

Notes

Special Note: May be repeated once for credit. Graduate students will supervise the work of less experienced undergraduates under the overall supervision of the project director. They will be responsible for the quality of the excavation and recording of their undergraduate crew. They will be critically evaluated as potential professionals.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and instructor approval
May Be Stacked With: ANTH A431

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
• Integrity of Research Methodology
• Maintaining Continuity of Records
• Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research

Keywords & Terms

• Adequate Preparation
• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Permissions
• Professional Standards
• Standards of Data Collection, Recordation, Analysis
• Standards of Training and Student/Teacher Responsibilities
• Storage of Data, Specimens, and Records

Topics & Issues

• Archaeological Education
• Archaeological Ethics - Other
• Biological Anthropology/Archaeology
• Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
• Human Remains and Ethical Practice
• Professional Development
• Professionalism and Professional Standards