Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2017 - ARCH 434 D100

Archaeological Field Methods (3)

Class Number: 5808

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Location: TBA

  • Instructor:

    David Burley
    burley@sfu.ca
    778.782.4196
    Office: SWH 9109
    Office Hours: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 372 and permission of the Department. Normally taken concurrently with ARCH 433 and 435.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A series of exercises in which the student must demonstrate the ability to apply the various recording and mapping skills covered in the course. The graded exercises are done individually and in teams, both on-campus and in the field.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course provides an introduction to the range of methods and techniques employed in archaeological fieldwork from preparation of maps to excavation approaches to sample collection strategies. Students will receive lectures on different aspects of field methods. They subsequently will work in small groups to perform a series of exercises and assignments in which they learn and demonstrate field skills.

Grading

  • Field Assignments 80%
  • Midterm Exam 20%

NOTES:

To be taken concurrently with ARCH 435-6.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Students with Disabilities (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.


Registrar Notes:

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