Practical skills in information technology are rapidly becoming a requirement for archaeologists, anthropologists, geographers, and historians. In the last few years, with the explosive growth of powerful personal computers, the World Wide Web, and interactive media, the importance of computing has dramatically increased. One area of information technologies, Geographic Information Systems, has become an essential tool for analysis and management. Equally important is the need for precise location information that can be produced by Global Positioning Systems. This semester-long course is designed to provide students with the conceptual background as well as an introduction to practical skills in current information technologies. It is designed for both those with little computing backgrounds and those who wish to improve their existing skills in a non-threatening setting.

 Instructor: Fred Limp, fred@cast.uark.edu

Teaching Assistant: Shelley McGinnis, shelley@cast.uark.edu

Course Designer: Dori Gould, dag@cast.uark.edu