Spring 2018 - ARCH 329 D100

Special Topics in Environmental Archaeology (3)

Advanced Archaeological Science

Class Number: 1354

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Michael Richards
    Please use canvas email
    778.782.8596
    Office: SWH 9107
    Office Hours: Thursdays 10:00-11:00AM
  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 201.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Select topics relating to environmental archaeology.

COURSE DETAILS:

Archaeological Science is the application of methods from Biology, Chemistry and Physics to archaeological samples to address key archaeological questions. It is used to study past human migrations, diets, environments, and landscape use, as well as the trade and exchange of artifacts. It also includes the many dating methods used to determine the age of archaeological sites and artifacts. Archaeological Science is at the forefront of some of the most exciting new discoveries in archaeology today, and this course will cover methods (i.e. dating methods, isotope analysis of migration and diets, DNA and protein extraction) and applications of those methods in archaeology.

Grading

  • Essay outline 5%
  • Essay topic presentation 15%
  • Final essay 25%
  • Quiz 1 20%
  • Quiz 2 20%
  • Lab notes 5%
  • Lab report 10%

NOTES:

Prerequisite: ARCH 201 or permission of instructor.

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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