Archaeology, by its very nature, is interdisciplinary, and the development of more and more scientific applications has increased this characteristic. Indeed, today, the archaeological sciences permeate modern archaeological research. It is no longer possible to study archaeology without being familiar with an often bewildering and steadily increasing variety of scientific applications, including GIS, palynology, stable isotope analysis, chemical analysis of glazes, and a variety of dating techniques, such as TMS, TL, OSL, AMS radiocarbon. On the UGA campus, there is significant interest in archaeology and its scientific applications among students in anthropology, art, biology, classics, ecology, forestry, geography, and geology. The goal of the CPAS is to consolidate and coordinate the archaeology curriculum so as to facilitate broader participation from across campus and expose students to the true scope of archaeology as a discipline. Application Process: To enroll in the Certificate Program, please contact the Center's faculty advisor, Dr. Jordan Pickett. You can add the certificate program in Athena at any time, ideally when you first decide to pursue the certificate. Once you have completed all of the required courses you can fill out an application form. Certificate Standards: To enroll in the CPAS a student must be making progress toward an undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia and have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0. Students will choose a program of study in consultation with the CPAS advisor and will be advised each semester to ensure timely progress through the program. To ensure that certificate recipients display a strong command of theories, methodologies, and applications in the archaeological sciences, the certificate is granted only to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA in the five required and elective courses taken to complete the certificate. Certificates are awarded only in conjunction with a baccalaureate degree conferred by the University of Georgia. Student Association of Archaeological Sciences: Students may find other students who share their interests in the archaeological science by joining the Student Association of Archaeological Sciences (SAAS). More information is available about the association through their Instagram page. Purpose and Educational Objectives The archaeological study of the human past cross-cuts the humanities, natural sciences, physical sciences and social studies, offering an ideal platform for fostering a lifelong appreciation for interdisciplinary perspectives and collaboration. Archaeology is fundamentally interdisciplinary and an array of biological, chemical, and physical applications permeate archaeological research. Faculty in many departments at the University of Georgia campus share a common interest in archaeology from diverse perspectives as do undergraduate students majoring in Anthropology, Art, Biological Sciences, Classics, Ecology, Forest Resources, Geography, Geology, and other programs. The goal of the Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate Program in Archaeological Sciences (CPAS) is to encourage students to explore the interdisciplinary scope of archaeology by taking courses from several disciplines beyond their own majors. The CPAS is designed to allow students with a common interest in archaeology but with different backgrounds, skills, and interests to broaden their experience by taking courses in topics with archaeological applications that may be new to them. Upon completing the Certificate, students will: have demonstrated proficiency in scientific methods in the archaeology sciences in the classroom, in laboratory exercises, and in the field; know some of the cultural contexts for the application of archaeological sciences; know basic principles of archaeological theory; and know how to evaluate relevant data derived from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. In addition, the CPAS provides students with an important credential that documents the extra effort they made to be prepared for public or private sector employment in archaeology or for an advanced degree in one of the archaeological sciences. Certificate Requirements The intent of CPAS course work is to encourage students to take as many courses as possible from as many different departments as possible. Recommended courses are divided into two sets: required courses (9 semester hours) and elective courses (6 semester hours). Together the required and elective courses in the CPAS total 15 semester hours. Courses taken as a Required Course may not be used as an Elective Course. It is recommended that students interested in the CPAS begin their training by taking the introductory courses in the related disciplines: ANTH 1102, ARHI 2100, BIOL 1104 or BIOL1108, CHEM 1211/1211L, CLAS 1000, CLAS 1010, CLAS (ANTH) 2000, GEOG 1111/1111L, GEOL 1121/1121L, and GEOL 1122/1122L. These lower division courses cannot be credited toward the CPAS, but they provide a solid background for the upper division courses accepted for the certificate. Completion of these courses will give students more flexibility in choosing CPAS electives. First and second year students who know they wish to work toward the CPAS should pay particular attention to prerequisites of the courses listed below. The CAS Undergraduate Advisor may approve alternative courses upon written petition of the student giving evidence that the course listed below is not available and that the alternative course is consistent with the objectives of the Certificate. Required Courses Students must take one course (3 hours each, 9 total) from each of the groups below and two electives (3 hours each, 6 total). Students are encouraged to take an elective from each of the natural and social sciences. Students wishing to take a course not listed below should contact the CPAS faculty advisor. Once you believe you have completed all of the required courses, please fill out an application form and send to the CPAS faculty advisor. Group 1: Scientific Methods in Archaeology Courses should provide a solid methodological grounding in one or more fields of archaeological science. ANTH 4025 Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry in Anthropology ANTH 4095 Underwater Archaeology ANTH (ECOL) 4210 Zooarchaeology ANTH (ECOL) 4290 Environmental Archaeology ANTH 4265 Bioarchaeology GEOL (ANTH) 4340 Archaeometry ANTH 4500 Molecular Past GEOL (ANTH) 4700 Archaeological Geology ANTH 4730 Human Osteology Group 2: Cultural Context for Archaeology Courses should be grounded in a regional approach and/or context for archaeological practice. CLAS(ANTH) 3015 Introduction to Classical Archaeology CLAS(ANTH) 3015E Introduction to Classical Archaeology ANTH 3220 Intro to Prehistoric Archaeology ANTH 3250 Old World Archaeology ANTH 3270 (LACS) (NAMS) New World Archaeology ANTH (NAMS) 4080 Archaeology of the Southwest ANTH (NAMS) 4310 Archaeology of Eastern North America ANTH (LACS) (NAMS) 4460 The Aztecs and Maya CLAS 4100 Ancient Roman Cities CLAS 4130 Archaeology of Rome’s Provinces CLAS 4180 Archaeology of Late Antiquity CLAS 4195 Archaeology of Anatolia CLAS 4350 Ancient Rome Group 3: Field School Experience Students are required to complete a field school in archaeology or an associated discipline ANTH 4200 Field Methods in Archaeology ANTH 4240 Laboratory Methods in Archaeology ANTH (GEOL) 4960H Directed Readings and/or Projects (Honors Field School) CLAS 4150 Practicum in Classical Archaeology GEOG 4060 Field and Laboratory Methods in Physical Geography GEOG 4070 Field Study in Geomorphology GEOL 4270 Geology Field School GEOL 4660 Field Course in Shallow Geophysics Group 4: Elective Courses Elective courses offer detailed studies in soils, geography, geology and human cultures of the ancient and recent past. Students must take two classes from these lists, ideally (though not necessarily) one each in the natural and social sciences. Natural Sciences Group ANTH 4720/4720L Forensic Anthropology ANTH 4010 Historical Ecology CRSS (GEOL) 4540/4540L Pedology GEOG 3010 General Geomorphology GEOG 4020 Fluvial Geomorphology GEOG 4040 Global Environment Change during the Quaternary GEOG 4370/4370L Geographical Information Science GEOL 3010/3010L Earth Materials* GEOL 3020/3020L Surficial and Near-Surficial Processes* GEOL 4500 Sedimentary Geology GEOG 4370/4370E Geographic Information Science * Open to Geology majors or minors only Social Science and Humanities Group ANTH 3210 The Archaeology of Warfare ANTH 3230 Material Culture ANTH 3250 Prehistory of Europe ANTH 3290 Celtic and Pre-Celtic Archaeology ANTH 4010 Historical Ecology ANTH (NAMS) 4080 Archaeology of the Southwest ANTH 4230 Archaeological Theory ANTH 4250 Cultural Resource Management ANTH 4262 Transitions from Foraging to Farming ANTH (NAMS) 4315 Archaeology of Georgia ANTH (LACS) (NAMS) 4460 The Aztecs and Maya ANTH 4061 Paleoanthropology ANTH 4710/4710L Human Origins ANTH 4790 Human Adaptations ANTH 4850 Archaeology and Society ARHI 3000 Ancient Art ARHI 3002 Greek Art and Architecture ARHI 3004 Roman Art and Archiecture ARHI 4000 Hellenistic Greek Art ARHI(CLAS) 4002 Greek and Roman Painting ARHI(CLAS) 4004 The Roman Villa ARHI(CLAS) 4006 Color in Ancient Art ARHI(CLAS) 4008/6008 Ancient Roman Sculpture CLAS 3000 Introduction to Classical Europe CLAS 3040 Ancient Science and Technology CLAS 4110 The Etruscans and Early Rome CLAS 4160 Late Antiquity CLAS 4170 Environmental History of Greece and Rome CLAS 4190 Climate Change and Catastrophes in Antiquity CLAS 4305 The Urban Tradition of Rome CLAS 4350 Ancient Rome CLAS 4380 Death: Antiquity and Its Legacy CLAS 4390 Grand Tour: Visions and Revisions of Classical Antiquity CLAS 4395 Legacy of Classical Antiquity CLAS 4360 Daily Life of the Ancient World CLAS 4400 The Art of Rome
