Fall 2024 - ARCH 348 D100
Archaeological Conservation (4)
Class Number: 6498
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
BurnabyOct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Cara Tremain
ctremain@sfu.ca
Office Hours: Mondays 2-3pm, or by appointment
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Prerequisites:
Six units in Archaeology, including ARCH 101 or ARCH 201.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to archaeological conservation, the processes affecting the condition of archaeological materials prior to excavation, during excavation, during analysis, exhibition and during reposition. Successful completion of this course will give archaeologists a good understanding of the various materials they encounter during excavation and how to preserve these artifacts and other materials. It will not qualify students to be professional archaeological conservators.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is a basic introduction to archaeological conservation, the processes affecting the condition of archaeological materials prior to excavation, during excavation, during analysis, exhibition and during reposition. Successful completion of this course will give archaeologists a good understanding of the materials they excavate and how to preserve artifacts and other materials. It will not qualify students to be professional archaeological conservators.
Lecture: Mondays 10:30am – 12:20pm / Lab: Wednesdays 2:30pm – 4:20pm
Grading
- Quizzes (3@15% each) 45%
- Practical skills (2@10%) 20%
- Digital project 15%
- Object care report 20%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Weekly required readings will be provided via 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:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.