Assistant state archaeologist Becca Simon will teach a class called “Geophysics and Remote Sensing” from May 31 to June 3 at the Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College.
This 20-hour course is part of the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification and is open to the public. No prior classes are required.
The course will discuss the methods, theories and applicability of geophysical survey and remote sensing techniques to archaeology. Topics will include a brief history of geophysics and remote sensing as they are used in archaeology, basic scientific principles and examples of archaeological projects using geophysics and remote sensing. One half day will be spent in the field for hands-on learning.
The cost is $20. To register by May 20, contact Tish Varney at 259-4099 or tishvarney@att.net.
For more information, visit www.historycolorado.org/paac.
