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Describe the fundamental tools and techniques used in archaeological
excavation. (I)
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List on-site safety measures. (I)
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| 3.
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Discuss and compare the types of dating methods available for the
siteinvolved. (I)
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| 4.
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Describe the culture investigated, based on the excavation and on
previously published information (I)
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| 5.
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Compare the culture excavated to another culture, either related or of
the same time period. (I)
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Identify issues affecting burial excavation. (II)
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| 7.
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Explain the legal basis for the rights of indigenous peoples in
reference to archeological sites, antiquity laws, and their effect on
the use of public lands. (II)
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| 8.
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Identify repository and storing procedures of artifacts. (II)
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| 9.
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List basic archaeological responsibilities involved with excavations.
(II)
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Describe and identify datum point and provenience. (III)
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| 11.
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Analyze factors that influence deposition. (III)
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Prepare sample recoveries using a variety of techniques. (III)
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Describe factors which determine artifact recovery. (III)
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| 14.
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Identify such items as faunal remains, ceramics, lithics, organic
materials, and shell artifacts. (III)
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| 15.
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Identify basic excavation features such as living floors, fire pits,
structural walls, post holes, entries, roofing materials. (III)
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| 16.
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Prepare daily logs, specimen sheets, and other specialized forms.
(III)
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Draw, profile, and/or photograph features. (III)
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Prepare a final site report, documenting all work completed. (IV)
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