Program Overview

Program Overview

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Course Details

ANTH 353 - Archaeology of Rock Art

This course is about the study of prehistoric and recent rock art worldwide from an anthropological and cross-cultural perspective. It provides a strong understanding of what rock art is, how it is recorded, analyzed, and interpreted by archaeologists, and why ancient symbolism and sites are considered important in contemporary society. The course requires sophomore standing.

Textbooks and Materials

Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Gregory E. Williams

Greg has been teaching several archaeology courses over the years, including Introduction to Archaeology, World Prehistory, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, and the Archaeology of Rock Art at various Colorado colleges and universities. He holds an MA in Anthropology/Archaeology and an MBA, both from the University of Colorado Denver. He is the author of various public and peer-reviewed articles on rock art and a recently-published book on world prehistory titled “The Long Walk Here: A Short Prehistory of Humanity”. He has been working in archaeology in Colorado, California, Virginia, and Great Britain for nearly 40 years and is a Registered Professional Archaeologist.

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
• Instructors: Gregory E. Williams
• Tuition: $1,470

Quality Assurance

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