<p>I’m trying to pin down which courses I should be signing up for at my orientation in about a week, and I’m trying to figure out what maths and sciences I should be looking at (because humanities courses are a no-brainer for this major). So, am I going to have to take Chemistry and Calculus at all? </p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>It depends on what you want to do with your degree. In general, the sciences are very important in archaeology, and a minor in a science goes well with an anthro/arch degree. I would definitely advise taking introductory chemistry if you haven’t already; much of archaeology deals with soil chemistry, conservation, residue analysis, and other topics that rely heavily on chemical analysis. Analytical chemistry would also be highly useful at some point. </p>
<p>Statistics would be much more useful than calculus, though personally I think calculus is more fun. Taking a stats course geared toward the social sciences would be the most practical option. </p>
<p>I also advise taking as many computer science courses as you can. The importance of this is often greatly underestimated; computers have become an essential tool for the field. </p>
<p>You may also want to explore courses in geology. GIS, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and geomorphology would be particularly useful.</p>