3 hours, 3 credits. Spanning a period from 5 million years to 1,000 years ago, this course examines crucial stages of human and cultural development by studying major sites, the life work of key archeologists, central theories of evolution and critical archeological research methods. Stress is placed on developing a greater awareness of what it means to be human, of the dynamics of culture change and of the complex inter-relationships among humans, other life forms and the environment. Offered fall semester.