Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Anthropology: Archaeological Sciences (AS) offers a comprehensive exploration of archaeological methods and theories, presenting an opportunity for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Anthropology. While an alternative option exists in the form of a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology: Archaeological Sciences, this program rigorously immerses individuals in the study of archaeological data.
The archaeological science degree option is tailored for students interested in delving deep into the scientific facets of anthropology. The curriculum emphasizes the meticulous study of archaeological data, equipping students with specialized laboratory, analytical, and field skills. These required courses provide a historical context crucial for comprehending contemporary issues in archaeological sciences.
A paramount focus lies on nurturing students’ ability to comprehend the logic and rationale underpinning archaeological arguments. Graduates completing this program are aptly prepared to embark on careers within archaeology-related domains, spanning both private sectors (e.g., cultural research management firms) and public sectors (e.g., National Park Service, Forestry Service). Additionally, this option paves the way for further pursuits in graduate studies in archaeology.
Archaeological Sciences (BS) Major Requirements
75 credits required, 50 credits of which must be Natural Science (NSc) courses in ANTH, ARCHY or BIO A
Core Courses (15 credits)
- BIO A 201: Principles of Biological Anthropology (5 cr, NSc)
- Any 200-level ARCHY course (5 cr)
- One statistics course chosen from:
- CS&SS/SOC/STAT 221: Statistical Concepts And Methods For The Social Sciences (5 cr)
- STAT 220: Statistical Reasoning (5 cr)
- STAT 311: Elements of Statistical Methods (5 cr)
- Q SCI 381: Introduction to Probability & Statistics (5 cr)
- BIOST 310: Biostatistics for the Health Sciences (4 cr)
- EDPSY 490: Basic Educational Statistics (3 cr)
- PSYCH 315: Understanding Statistics in Psychology (5 cr)
- QMETH 201: Introduction to Statistical Methods (4 cr)
- Occasionally other basic statistics courses may be accepted - contact Advising for approved courses
Archeological Sciences Option Courses (60 credits)
- Any 5-credit 200-level ANTH course
- Students are required to take 25 additional credits in ANTH, ARCHY or BIO A which can include any course listed below which does not already fulfill the elective requirement.
- Students are required to take 15 credits from the core course list below (Not all courses are offered regularly. Check the current and/or upcoming Time Schedule for updated course offerings):
- ARCHY 372 Archaeological Field Recording Techniques (5 cr, NSc) & ARCHY 373 Principles of Archaeological Field Recording (3 cr)
- ARCHY 410 Introduction to Archaeological Theory (5 cr)
- ARCHY 459 Special Topics in Archaeology (3-5 cr)
- ARCHY 465 Public Archaeology (5 cr)
- ARCHY 472 Historical Archaeology (5 cr) & ARCHY 473 Historical Archaeology Lab (3 cr)
- ARCHY 480 Advanced Archaeological Analysis: Ceramics (6 cr)
- ARCHY 481 Zooarchaeology (6 cr, NSc)
- ARCHY 482 Geoarchaeology Seminar (5 cr, NSc) & ARCHY 486 Geoarchaeology Lab (3 cr, NSc)
- ARCHY 483 Lithic Technology (5 cr, NSc)
- ARCHY 484 Archaeological GIS (5 cr, NSc)
- BIO A 487 Human & comparative Osteology (5 cr, NSc)
- Students are required to take 15 credits from the elective course list below (Not all courses are offered regularly. Check the current and/or upcoming Time Schedule for updated course offerings):
- ARCHY 304 Archaeology of the Americas (5 cr)
- ARCHY 319 Archaeology of Australia (5 cr)
- ARCHY 325 Archaeology of Island Southeast Asia and the Pacific (5 cr)
- ARCHY 345 Global Ethnoarchaeology (5 cr)
- ARCHY 369 Special Problems in Archaeology (3-6 credits, max 12 credits)
- ARCHY 377 Archaeology of the Arctic (5 credits)
- ARCHY 403 The Archaeology of Landscapes (5 credits, NSc)
- ARCHY 469 Special Studies in Archaeology (3-6 cr, max. 18 cr)
- ARCHY 486 Geoarchaeology Laboratory (5 cr, NSc)
- ARCHY 489 Archaeology Practicum (2-9 credits, max. 15 credits)
- ARCHY 490 Museum Curation Practicum: Archaeology (1-5 cr, max. 15 cr)
- ARCHY 499 Undergraduate Research (max. 12 cr)
- ARCHY 270 Field Course in Archaeology. Note: 5 credits of this course will count to the ASc option. Credits may also be granted for other relevant field experience, please consult with a member of the archaeology faculty before undertaking field experience to ensure that it is appropriate for the ASc. (NSc)
- ANTH 461 Historical Ecology (5 cr, NSc)
- BIO A 388 Human Fossils and Evolution I (5 cr) & BIO A 389 Human Fossils and Evolution II (5 cr, NSc)
- BIO A 487 Human and Comparative Osteology (5 cr, NSc)
- BIO A 491 Issues in Human Paleontology (5 cr, NSc)
- CL AR 340 Pre-Classical Art and Archaeology (3 cr)
- CL AR 341 Greek Art and Archaeology (3 cr)
- CL AR 342 Roman Art and Archaeology (3 cr)
- CL AR 343 Hellenistic Art and Archaeology (3 cr)
- CL AR 447 The Archaeology of Early Italy (3 cr)
- CL AR 448 The Archaeology of Italy (3 cr)
- ESRM 413 Soil Genesis and Classification (5 cr, NSc)
- ESS 455 Stratigraphy (5 cr, NSc)
- ESS 456 Depositional Environments (5 cr, NSc)
- ESS 461 Geological Time (5 cr, NSc)
- ESS 554 Paleoclimate Proxies (5 cr)
- ESS 589 Paleoclimatology: Data, Modeling and Theory (5 cr)
- Q SCI 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (5 cr, NSc)
- Q SCI 482 Statistical Inference in Applied Research I: Hypothesis Testing and Estimation for Ecologists and Resource Managers (5 cr, NSc)
- Q SCI 483 Statistical Inference in Applied Research II: Regression Analysis for Ecologists and Resource Managers (5 cr, NSc)
Additional Requirements
- 50 credits minimum Natural Science (NSc) ANTH, ARCHY or BIO A courses
- 35 credits minimum upper-division (300-400 level) ANTH, ARCHY or BIO A courses at UW
- Minimum 2.0 GPA in courses applied to major requirements.
- 12 credits maximum (18 credits for departmental Honors) from ANTH 499, ARCHY 499, and/or BIO A 499 may be allowed towards major requirements