ARTH106

INTRO TO ARCHAEOLOGY

Department
Art History
Terms offered
12
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

Section information text: Concentrates on the Mediterranean region, tracing the history and methods of archaeology-emphasizing its unique combination of the sciences and the humanities-from its first steps to its technologically advanced state today. Selected case studies will demonstrate how archaeology has illuminated the ancient world. Also examines the newly developed field of underwater archaeology.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2012–2022

1996
2022
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 14% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2022 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2020 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2019 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2017 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2015 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2014 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2013 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2012 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM TC111 20222006
  • Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM TC107 2017
  • Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM TC111 2015
  • Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM TC111 20132011
  • Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM TC112 2008
  • Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM TC111 2003
  • Tue, Thu, 1:15 PM–2:25 PM LCCR 2001
  • Mon, Wed, 3:50 PM–5:05 PM LCCR 1999
Credit-bearing sections of ARTH106
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2022Katherine B. HarringtonLecture1 29 of 28 enrolled21786
Fall 2017Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 15 of 15 enrolled25923
Fall 2015Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 28 of 28 enrolled24636
Fall 2013Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 28 of 28 enrolled22910
Spring 2011Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 28 of 28 enrolled38595
Fall 2008Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 30 of 28 enrolled25486
Spring 2006Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 31 of 28 enrolled34440
Fall 2003Peter NultonLecture1 30 of 28 enrolled21499
Fall 2001Peter NultonLecture1 34 of 30 enrolled25512
Fall 1999Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 30 of 30 enrolled23118
Fall 1998David SmartLecture1 49 of 45 enrolled23118
Fall 1996Rhys F. TownsendLecture1 15 of 14 enrolled21507