Summer 2018 - ARCH 434 D100
Archaeological Field Methods (3)
Class Number: 5663
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 7 – Jun 18, 2018: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 9:30 a.m.–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Bob Muir
bmuir@sfu.ca
778.782.6773
Office: EDB 9615
Office Hours: TBA
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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 will provide students with training in archaeological field methods, through classroom exercises and field simulations. The course will include instruction in the methods, equipment, and techniques employed in archaeological field research. Students will perform a series of exercises and assignments in which they learn and demonstrate various map reading, site survey, excavation, recording, and mapping skills. This course is being run in conjunction with the Archaeology Department’s Portugal field school. However, students who are not participating in the Portugal field school are also welcome to register for this course, under the section number ARCH 434 D200.
Grading
- Reading and Using Maps 20%
- Chain and Compass Plan Mapping 20%
- Topographic Mapping 20%
- Excavation and Feature Recording 20%
- Sediments and Stratigraphy 20%
NOTES:
Students who will not be attending the Portugal Field School and that meet the prerequisites, will be able to register themselves into this section. No permission is required.
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:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
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