 The field school is a very important part of a multi-year research program, which focuses on population dynamics among late prehistoric farming communities. |
Most college courses don't allow you to go outside and "play in the dirt." But the IPFW Department of Anthropology is offering a five-week course in which you can earn six credit hours plus practical field experience as a student in the IPFW Archaeological Survey's Field School, May 17-June 25.
Anyone interested in taking the course must fill out an application and return it to Robert McCullough, survey director, by Friday, April 16.
McCullough said the field school is a very important part of the survey's multi-year research program, which focuses on population dynamics among late prehistoric farming communities that once occupied the river valleys in Indiana. He said the excavation phase of the course will be conducted in Hamilton County, at the developing archaeological heritage park near Strawtown.
The survey will provide transportation, meals and lodging. Major field equipment and most expendable supplies will also be furnished. Students will be responsible for tuition and fees assessed for six semester hours of credit and personal excavation supplies. Class size is limited to 14 students.
To request an application or more information, contact McCullough at 260-481-6892, or by E-mail at mccullor@ipfw.edu .
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