Fall 2022 - ARCH 323 D100
Special Topics in Biological Anthropology II (3)
Class Number: 6054
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 14, 2022
Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Julia Meyers
jlmeyers@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
ARCH 131 or any lower division biology course.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Select topics relating to biological anthropology. Variable units: 3, 4, 5.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is designed to provide the student with knowledge related to the study of archaeology relating to death and burials. The core of the course will deal with how archaeologists explore larger cultural processes through the study of burial practices. Topics also include methods used by archaeologists to excavate burials, the taphonomic processes that impact how burials change over time, and culturally distinct burial practices and relationships with death. Students will learn from lecture (3 hours per week). Course materials will be posted on SFU's learning management system, Canvas (www.sfu.ca/canvas.html), on a weekly basis.
Grading
- Participation 10%
- Midterm Exam 35%
- Research Paper 20%
- Final Exam 35%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
No required textbook. Readings will be assigned for some lectures and will be available through the Library online or Canvas.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) 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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