SBS 360S: Mission Archaeology

Course description

An archaeology lab and field program that places students on the front lines and in archaeological investigation in Mission era sites of the California central coast. Ethnohistorical and archival research methods permits students to explore firsthand issues in Mission studies. Students will undertake an archaeological excavation in missions or Contact era indigenous settlements. Lab and field options include the study of archaeological and historical collections related to Mission archaeology. [(Prereq: Junior or Senior Standing) and (Coreq: SBS 360L)]

Units:3