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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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ANTH 214 001 (CRN: 26860)
AI AND THE HUMAN PAST
Long Title: AI AND THE HUMAN PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Department: Anthropology
Instructor: Morgan, Molly
Meeting: 2:00PM - 2:50PM MWF (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 2:14AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Archaeologists use artificial intelligence to make fascinating discoveries about the human past, using AI to locate archaeological sites, identify artifacts, decipher ancient texts, build chronologies, manage data, and share information. But what is at stake as AI increasingly shapes knowledge, communication, and power? In this course we learn about new applications of AI in archaeological research and cultural heritage and also debate the costs of AI for the future of the environment, creativity, social relations, and politics.