1Make a reasoned argument about historical development of anthropological and archaeological approaches to the study of technology, and the role of materials science in archaeological research.

2Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of, and appreciation for, ancient and contemporary technologies and the materials properties which led to their fabrication and use in specific ways.

3Demonstrate the ability to write a research proposal, design educational material, or design and conduct a research experiment that incorporates materials science in the investigation of past (ancient, historic, or potentially more recent) technology.

4Understand the relationship between Culture and Technology and communicate concepts about the impact of this relationship on the environment and issues of sustainability.

5Understand critical questions about a set of journal articles focused on specific topics and lead the class in a systematic discussion of the articles and the questions they raise.

6Select and discuss written information from journal articles, books, the class textbooks, and class lectures to produce a comprehensive picture of specific anthropology, archaeology, and materials science concepts and approaches to the study of materials and culture.

7Compare and contrast the information that different materials characterization techniques can provide about the way historical artifacts were made and used, including the materials from which they are constructed.