Centre for Archaeological Field Training Archaeological Excavation I & II

Archaeological Excavation I (ARC 275) offers an introduction to the techniques of archaeological excavation, mapping, recording, and laboratory procedures.   Students will have the opportunity to excavate prehistoric features while performing appropriate record keeping including map production. Students also process the excavated artifacts in the Archaeology Centre's laboratory.  Field experience in the context of a prehistoric archaeological site in the Tucson area is an integral part of the course.  This course is taught every fall semester.  Performance Objectives and Course Outline Check Schedule Enroll Now! In the second semester of the course, Archaeological Excavation II (ARC 277), students learn advanced excavation techniques, field crew supervision, and participate in selected projects.  Skills acquired in this course include establishing a grid, stratigraphic profiling, data and records management, site interpretation, crew supervision, and basic backhoe operation.  Excavation II is offered every second fall semester. Performance Objectives and Course Outline Check Schedule Enroll Now!