ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDIES
(ARC)
+ above a course number indicates a General Education course.
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ARC 100 Cr.
3
Archaeology:
Discovering Our Past
This
course is an introduction to the fascinating world of archaeology designed as a
detailed exploration of the methods used to learn about past human lifeways
before written records. Each student will be involved in the process of
discovering our past.
ARC 200 Cr.
3
World
Archaeology — The Story of Our Past
A
survey course which examines the origin and development of human cultures from
earliest Paleolithic times to the great ancient civilizations. An emphasis will
be placed on how these evolutionary developments represent changing patterns of
human adaptation to the social and natural environment.
ARC/HIS 204 Cr.
3
Ancient
Literate Civilizations
An
historical and archaeological study of ancient Eurasia and North Africa,
including a survey of the major archaeological sites. Topics such as the
development of urbanization in the Near East and Mediterranean, and comparative
studies of the Indus civilization, China, Classical Greece, Rome, and the New
World will be discussed. (Cross-listed with HIS; may only earn credit in ARC or
HIS.)
ARC 205 Cr.
3
North
American Archaeology
An
intensive survey of the prehistoric cultures of North America from the time of
the initial peopling of the New World to the period of European contact. Major
archaeological sites will be critically examined and an interdisciplinary
approach will be stressed. There will be field trips to archaeological sites
and/or museums. Prerequisite: ARC 200 recommended.
ARC 265 Cr.
3
Ancient
Egypt
A
survey of the archaeology and history of ancient Egypt which will emphasize
Egyptian Civilization and its development. An emphasis will be placed on the
adaptive aspects of Egyptian culture as well as the spectacular legacy of one
of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations. Prerequisite: ARC 200 or ARC/HIS
204 recommended.
ARC 275 Cr.
3
Ancient
Britain and Ireland
Exploration
of the fascinating archaeological heritage of the British Isles and Ireland
from the earliest Stone Age inhabitants to the end of the Roman Occupation.
Prerequisite: ARC 200 and/or ARC/HIS 204 recommended.
ARC/ANT
285 Cr.
3
Archaeology
of Mexico and Central America
This
course offers the student an overview of the evolution of the civilizations of
ancient Meso-america (Mexico and Central America) from the earliest stages of
hunting and food gathering until the conquest of Mesoamerica by Spain in the
early 16th century. The course describes the social and economic life as
organized by a complex religion which produced human sacrifice, writing,
calendrical systems, advanced art forms, iconography, and monument building
activities. (Cross-listed with ANT; may only earn credit in ARC or ANT.)
ARC/ANT
304 Cr.
3
Hunter
and Gatherer Societies
This
course focuses on recent human societies throughout the world that have lived
by hunting and gathering wild resources. The specific subsistence strategies of
a wide range of hunter-gatherer groups are examined relative to their
technology, social structure, territory, demography and interaction with food
producers. The conclusion of this course will consider hunter-gatherers in
prehistory. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. (Cross-listed with ANT;
may only earn credit in ARC or ANT.)
ARC/ANT 305 Cr.
3
Indigenous
Agricultural Societies: Past and Present
This
course examines the origins, structure, social organization, and operation of
indigenous agricultural societies. A central focus of the course is an inquiry
based, sequential examination of geographically related couplets involving (1)
contemporary indigenous agricultural tribal societies and (2) archaeological
excavation reports. The utility of the ethnographic record as a guide to
interpretation of the archaeological record is evaluated. Prerequisite: ARC 200
strongly recommended. (Cross-listed with ANT; may only earn credit in ARC or
ANT.)
ARC 310 Cr.
3
Midwest Archaeology
This
course will focus on the human occupation in the Midwest/Great Lakes region
over the past 12,000 years. Emphasis will be given to the dynamic quality of
cultural adaptation and social organization. The cultural developments leading
to the Middle Woodland and Mississippi climaxes in the region are to be
stressed. Prerequisite: ARC 200 recommended.
ARC/HIS 331 Cr.
3
The
Ancient Greek World
An
historical and archaeological survey of the ancient Greek world (Greece proper,
the Aegean Islands, southern Italy, western Turkey). Periods discussed will include
Cretan (Minoan), Mycenaean, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Early Greek
Christian. (Cross-listed with HIS; may only earn credit in ARC or HIS.) Offered
every fourth semester.
ARC/HIS
332 Cr.
3
Ancient
Rome and the Mediterranean
An
historical and archaeological survey of the ancient Mediterranean area (with
emphasis on the Italian peninsula) from the founding of the city of Rome to the
collapse of the western Roman Empire in the 5th century A.C.E. Periods
discussed will include: Italy in the Neolithic period, the founding of Rome,
Etruscan Domination, the Roman Republic, the Roman Principate/ Empire, and the
advent of Roman Christianity. (Cross-listed with HIS; may only earn credit in
ARC or HIS.) Offered every fourth semester.
ARC/ANT 334 Cr.
3
Bones
for the Archaeologist: Human Skeletal Anatomy and the Anthropological
Study of the Dead
This
course is designed for students majoring in archaeological studies or related
fields. The focus of this course is a detailed study of the human skeleton.
Each student will be required to learn the anatomy of the human skeleton in
detail. Also considered are methods of determining an individual’s age, ethnic
origins, sex, and stature from skeletal remains. The final three weeks of the
course will be concerned with anthropological interpretation of the dead.
(Cross-listed with ANT; may only earn credit in ARC or ANT.)
ARC/HIS
340 Cr.
3
The
Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations
A
historical and archaeological study of the nature of the origin of ancient
civilizations and causes for their decline and fall. Numerous case studies will
be surveyed, including the rise and fall of Sumerian, Egyptian, Iranian,
Hittite, Harappan, Israelite, Chinese, Minoan, Classical Greek and Roman, and
New World civilizations, among others. (Cross-listed with HIS; may only earn
credit
in ARC or HIS.)
ARC 350 Cr.
1-6
Independent
Foreign Research in Archaeology
An
individually designed, directed archaeological research project in a foreign
country dealing with a significant field, laboratory, museum, or
archival/library research problem. The course permits in-depth, independent
research using foreign sources, facilities, and resource persons. Requires a
high degree of motivation and the ability to work independently. Prerequisite:
INS 250, junior or senior standing, and consent of the department of
sociology/archaeology. Only three credits may apply to the major.
ARC/ANT/HIS 353 Cr.
3
Maya
Civilization
The
course presents an overview of the Maya culture located in southern Mexico and
Central America. The class is organized chronologically into several sections
that focus on the origins, adaptations to various environments, social,
political, and religious organizations, and the belief systems of the Maya
beginning at around 3000 BC. Emphasis will be on Prehispanic Maya; will also
explore lifeways of contemporary Maya people. (Cross-listed with ANT and HIS;
may only earn credit in ARC, ANT, or HIS.)
ARC/HIS 365 Cr.
3
Ancient
Iraq
A
historical and archaeological survey of ancient Iraq (Syro-Mesopotamia) from
its prehistoric origin in the neolithic period to the Seleucid period. Ethnic
groups discussed will include the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians,
Kassites, Amorites, Chaldeans, and Elamites. Topics will include the rise of
urbanism, cuneiform writing, religion, literature, displaced persons, gender
relations, and social structure. (Cross-listed with HIS; may only earn credit
in ARC or HIS.)
ARC/HIS
366 Cr.
3
Ancient
Israel
A
historical and archaeological survey of coastal Syria and Palestine from the
neolithic period to the Roman conquest. Various ethnic groups discussed will
include the Eblaites, Phoenicians, Philistines, Canaanites, Arameans,
Israelites, Samaritans, and Judeans. Special emphasis will be placed on putting
biblical history in its Palestinian context. Topics will include social
structure, gender relations, religion, and literature. (Cross-listed with HIS;
may only earn credit in ARC or HIS.)
ARC/HIS 372 Cr.
3
History
of Women in the Ancient World
A
history of the nature and status of women in the ancient world as derived from
textual sources, including works of literature, private letters, economic
documents, and tomb inscriptions. Areas studied will be Syro-Mesopotamia,
Israel, Iran, Anatolia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean world. Also discussed will
be the study of women as derived from archaeological sources. (Cross-listed
with HIS; may only earn credit in ARC or HIS.) Offered Sem. II.
ARC/SOC/ANT
399 Cr.
1-3
Archaeological
Forum
Investigation
of areas and topics of current archaeological interest not covered in the
regular curriculum ranging from local and regional to transcultural issues.
Departmental option for Pass/ Fail grading. Repeatable for credit—maximum 6.
(Cross-listed with SOC and ARC; may only earn 6 credits total in ARC, SOC, and
ANT.)
ARC 402 Cr.
6-8
Field
Methods in Archaeology
Practical
application of the basic skills used in the excavation of archaeological sites,
including surveying techniques, methods of excavation, compilation of field
data, and laboratory analysis. Enrollment by permission of instructor. ARC 200
recommended. Offered Summer Session.
ARC 403 Cr.
3
Archaeology
Lab Methods
Taking
a hands-on approach to analyzing and interpreting archaeological remains, the class
will integrate lectures with demonstrations, experiments, and supervised
laboratory projects. Study will focus on the potential for interpreting human
lifeways and adaptations to the environment from stone tools, ceramics, floral,
and faunal remains. Prerequisite: ARC 200; recommended ARC 205, 310 or 402.
Offered Sem. I, even-numbered years.
ARC 404 Cr.
3
Environmental
Archaeology
This
course investigates the relationship between prehistoric human societies and
their biotic communities. An array of techniques using plant and animal remains
from archaeological contexts to reconstruct aspects of ancient environments,
climates, and human subsistence patterns are examined. Applications of
environmental data toward the understanding of human settlement and subsistence
systems are discussed. Prerequisites: ARC 200, junior or senior standing.
ARC 409/509 Cr.
1-3
Readings
and Research in Archaeology
Directed
readings or research under the super-vision of an instructor. Prerequisites:
ARC 200 or 490, consent of supervising instructor, junior standing. Repeatable
for credit — maximum 6.
ARC/ANT
410 Cr.
3
Anthropology of
Art
This
course will introduce students to the anthropological study of art. In this
class we will define art as an expressive form of culture that includes both
visual and performing genres. Using this definition, we will examine such
topics as aesthetics, style, the role of the artist, and the various functions
of expressive culture using examples drawn primarily from non-western societies.
(Cross-listed with ANT; may only earn credit in ARC or ANT.)
ARC 433 Cr.
3
History
of Archaeology
A
study of the history of archaeology from its antiquarian past to the present.
The course will include both a survey of the intellectual development of the
field and the great discoveries that accompanied each phase of these
developments and the social and intellectual contexts in which they occurred.
Prerequisite: ARC 200.
ARC 435 Cr.
3
Cultural
Resources Management
This
course studies the history of and current issues in the preservation of
archaeological and historical sites. Current situations in the upper Midwest
will be addressed. Application of exercises involving the processes of contract
archaeology will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ARC 200; recommended ARC 205 or
310 or 333 or 402.
ARC 445 Cr.
3
Research
Methods in Archaeology
This
course is an introduction to a broad spectrum of research strategies available
to archaeologists with a focus on quantitative methods. It is not a course in
statistics. Rather, the course is intended to help students learn to be
comfortable working with qualitative and quantitative data, and to be a sampler
of commonly used quantitative methods in archaeology. Prerequisite: MTH 205 or
250 is recommended.
ARC 450 Cr.
1-15
Internship
in Archaeology
An
academically relevant field experience for archaeology students. The experience
will involve direct participation in excavation, laboratory analysis, or other
aspects of archaeological science including museum work, supervised by an
archaeologist or professional of a related discipline. Prerequisites: junior or
senior standing with a GPA of at least 3.00 and approval of the department.
Repeatable for credit — maximum 15. Only three credits can apply to the major.
Pass/Fail grading.
ARC
455 Cr.
3
Archaeological
Theory
This
course reviews the practice of anthropological archaeology. The goal of the
course is to examine the relationship between social or cultural anthropology
and archaeology and to explore the theories and research strategies that
produce a greater understanding of past human behavior.
ARC 490/590 Cr.
3
Archaeology
for Teachers
This
course explores methods and resources for applying archaeology in the regular
precollegiate classroom. A brief overview of the science of archaeology, and
the pre-European cultures of Wisconsin and Minnesota is provided. Offered Sem.
II and Summer Session.
ARC 491/591 Cr.
3
Archaeology
Field School for Teachers
Participants
will experience the basic skills used in the excavation of archaeological
sites, including surveying techniques, methods of excavation, compilation of
field data and laboratory analysis. Practical application of the skills will be
related to the classroom of the precollegiate instructor. Repeatable for credit
— maximum 9. Prerequisite: ARC 490. Offered Summer Session.
ARC 492/592 Cr.
3
Archaeology
Analysis Procedures for Teachers
Taking
a hands-on approach to analyzing and interpreting archaeological remains, the
class will integrate lectures with demonstrations, experiments, and supervised
laboratory projects. Study will focus on the potential for interpreting human
lifeways and adaptations to the environment from stone tools, ceramics, floral,
and faunal remains. Practical application of the interpretation process will be
related to the classroom of the precollegiate instructor. Introduction will
provide an overview of field procedures. Prerequisite: ARC 490. Offered Sem. I,
even-numbered years.
ARC 498/598 Cr.
1-3
Seminar
in Archaeology
Intensive
study of some specific area or problem of archaeology. Prerequisite: ARC 200 or
490. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6 in ARC 498 and ANT 499. Department
option, Pass/Fail grading.
ARC 499 Cr.
3
Senior
Project/Thesis in Archaeology
This
course is the last course in the archaeological studies major course sequence
and is normally taken during the student’s final year. The course is designed
to assist the student in completing the graduation requirement of the senior
project/thesis. Prerequisite: senior standing and prior agreement with project
adviser. Pass/Fail grading.