Spring 2019 - ARCH 340 D100

Zooarchaeology (5)

Class Number: 5826

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 24, 2019
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Jonathan Driver
    driver@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-3927
    Office: SWH 9153
    Office Hours: TBA
  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 201.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the study of animal remains from archaeological sites. Coverage of the major concepts and methods used in the study of animal remains and detailed practical coverage of the vertebrate skeleton.

COURSE DETAILS:

Zooarchaeology is the study of past human-animal relationships through the analysis of animal remains and their archaeological context. This course integrates introductory training in the technical aspects of faunal studies with the methods and theories employed by zooarchaeologists to interpret the archaeofaunal record. Topics include assemblage formation (taphonomy), identification and description of specimens, quantification and data presentation, subsistence, palaeoecology, social organization, and skills/knowledge relevant to CRM practice.

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
a. describe and interpret evidence for different modes of assemblage formation
b. identify different skeletal elements in selected vertebrate classes
c. undertake basic description of faunal specimens and assemblages
d. design zooarchaeological research projects

Grading

  • Lab Quizzes 30%
  • Personal lab manual 15%
  • Midterm assignment 25%
  • Final take home exam 30%

NOTES:

This course fulfills a Group II requirement.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No Required Text. Students will develop their own lab manual as part of this course.

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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