ANCH 033. Introduction to Archaeological Science

In this course, students will be introduced to the field of archaeological science and its contributions to our knowledge of the human past, with an emphasis on the ancient Mediterranean especially. Students will learn about the applied analytical methods that are most used to date, source, and characterize different archaeological materials, and the scientific concepts that underpin these. The course will survey a variety of methodologies, including (but not limited to): radiocarbon dating, dendrochronology, thin section petrography, mass spectroscopy, neutron activation analysis, and photogrammetry. Throughout the semester, students will also review current topics, major debates in the field, and recent case studies from the Mediterranean.
Social Sciences.
1 credit.
Spring 2026. Czujko.
Catalog chapter: Classics
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/classics

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