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ANTH 729

GIS in Archaeology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelGraduate
Average gradeA
Standard

Overview

Description

Applications of GIS to archaeological research, including: database management, mapmaking, geospatial analyses, and critical evaluation of GIS and archaeology literature.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • BA/BS or MA/MS in Anthropology or Geography
  • graduate standing
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

BA/BS or MA/MS in Anthropology or Geography; graduate standing.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

Terms

fall

Restrictions

graduate standing

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • perform a wide variety of vector & raster-based mapping functions using archaeological datasets.
  • develop and maintain archaeologically-oriented relational geodatabases
  • critically evaluate reported research applications of GIS to archaeological problems.
  • perform geospatial analyses geared specifically toward solving archaeological research questions.
  • synthesize the literature on a GIS-based analytical technique and apply this knowledge towards solving a problem of archaeological or anthropological significance.