Advanced field and lab skills course bundle
Course bundle includes:
KS210 Introduction to lithic archaeology.
Upon completion of this one-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- define lithic analysis
- recognize the significance of lithic belongings
- describe the characteristics of lithic flakes
- identify stone tool types
- recognize the relationships between stone tool diversity and archaeological site function
KS211 Introduction to archaeology of animal bones.
Upon completion of this one-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- define the archaeology of animal bones
- recognize the significance of animal remains in archaeology
- describe the characteristics of animal bones
- identify species of mammals and tally specimens
- recognize the relationships between subsistence practice and archaeological site use
KS213 Culturally modified tree awareness and recording.
Upon completion of this one-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- define culturally modified trees (CMTs) physically and legally
- recognize different CMT site classes, types, and attributes
- identify tree growth cycles and CMT transformation processes
- recognize areas with CMT potential
- produce a CMT record form
- produce a map of a CMT site
- produce and submit a CMT site form
KS214 Wet site awareness.
Upon completion of this half-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- define a wet site
- recognize the significance of wet sites
- identify under what conditions wet sites are preserved
- know what to do if a wet site is found
- discuss field and laboratory techniques
- explain the importance of wet sites to communities
KS220 Introduction to site forms and RAAD.
Upon completion of this one-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- recognize why sites are recorded and protected under the HCA
- develop an understanding of the history the history of site inventory
- recognize site types
- recognize each area of a site form package
- illustrate how site forms may support local heritage interests and goals
- practice site form completion and submission
KS222 Google Earth for archaeology.
Upon completion of this half-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- identify spatial data files, types, and show how to switch coordinate systems
- demonstrate how to import spatial and non-spatial data into Google Earth
- define and show how to analyze data in Google Earth
- identify and show how to create new spatial data
- identify and show georeferencing essentials (time permitting)
KS223 D-stretch for rock art.
Upon completion of this half-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- recognize types of rock art sites
- recognize how rock art sites are protected
- demonstrate how rock art sites can be documented and analyzed
- recognize uses for DStretch and ImageJ
KS230 Reviewing and tracking permit referrals.
Upon completion of this half-day, online course, learners will be able to:
- Define the permit referral process
- Explain how responses to permit referrals can represent local heritage interests and goals
- Record permit referrals
- Interpret permit referrals
- Prepare a response to a permit referral
- Respond to and track permit referrals