Archaeology of the Americas

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Examines the archaeology of the Americas from the arrival of the first peoples until European contact. Focuses on adaptations to a changing physical and social environment, including technological changes and the development of agriculture, the rise of large-scale societies and long-distance trade, and the emergence of social ranking systems. Examples are drawn primarily from North America, but may include Mesoamerican and South American case studies as well. Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Seminar Small Group,Asynchronous Instruction,Independent Study Click here for the Schedule of Classes.