Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - ARCH 388 D100

Geoarchaeology (5)

Class Number: 3646

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Francesco Berna
    fberna@sfu.ca
    778.782.9674
    Office: EDB 9613
    Office Hours: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 201 or EASC 101 or GEOG 111.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces the concept of archaeological sites as active constituents in natural Quaternary land-forming and land-altering systems. Lectures will focus on all processes which may have contributed to the present geomorphological contexts of archaeological sites and their sedimentary and pedological contents. Students with credit for ARCH 438 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is intended to provide a broad understanding of: 

1.  The geological environments, landforms, deposits, materials, and processes associated with the formation and transformation of archaeological sites;
2.  The composition and archaeological significance of anthropogenic sediments;
3.  The analytical principles and techniques used to examine the geological aspects of archaeological investigations.   

The class format will include lectures, labs, and instrumentation demonstrations.

Grading

  • Midterm 25%
  • Labs 25%
  • Term presentation 25%
  • Term paper 25%

NOTES:

Prerequisite: ARCH 201, EASC 101, GEOG 111, or by permission of instructor.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Practical and Theoretical Geoarchaeology. Paul Goldberg and Richad Macphail. 2006. Wiley Blackwell. 
ISBN: 9780632060443

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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