The University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley 2006 Archaeology Field School
Offered through UW-Fox Valley Continuing Education
ANT 370 - Archaeology Field School, 4 Credits, June 5-June 23, 2006
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 through participation in an actual archaeological field project. Prereq: Previous anthropology course and consent of instructor via the attached application; ANT 102 or introductory archaeology course is highly recommended. AP/EL
The
2006 field school will take place at a Late Paleo-Indian and Archaic archaeological
site on a farm in Trempealeau County, Western Wisconsin. Students are
responsible for their own lodging, meals, and transportation to and from
the site. A location for camping near the site will be provided. However,
students will need to bring their own camping equipment. Bathrooms and
running water is available at the campground. Showers and access to a
swimming pool are available for a daily fee. Students must be in good
health and must be capable of performing strenuous outdoor labor ten hours
per day, five days per week and Saturday, June 11th. Additional laboratory
time may be required in the evenings and at least one field trip is planned
to another site in the region. Students are expected to put in 160 hours
of field and lab time in order to earn four credits.
ANT 370 Summer Session Fees
2006 Schedule
Credits: |
Resident | Non-Resident | Minnesota |
| $682.68 | $2,132.68 | $615.84 |
*ANT 370 requires an additional $45.00 equipment fee.
Course Instructor/Field Director: Dr. Thomas C. Pleger, RPA, UWFox Associate Professor of Anthropology/Archaeology and Associate Campus Dean
Assistant Field Archaeologist: Ms. Janet Speth, M.A., UWFox Associate Lecturer of Anthropology/Archaeology
To see information about past UWFox/UW Colleges Archaeology field schools,
please visit the following web address:
http://www.uwfox.uwc.edu/academics/depts/ant.html
Space is limited to twelve students. Admission will be on a competitive basis and a special application is required for consideration (see below) in addition to the standard UW application. Please submit your application in electronic format to Dr. Thomas C. Pleger at thomas.pleger@uwc.edu by May 1 for consideration. Students will be notified by May 9 if they have been accepted into the course.
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail address:
Institution:
Major:
Grade Point Average:
Previous Anthropology Courses Taken (list course number and name):
Please discuss in 150 words or less the reason(s) you wish to take this course.
Please provide at least one university professor reference. Include name, title, and contact information including telephone number and e-mail address.