Fall 2025 - ARCH 349 D100
Management of Archaeological Collections (4)
Class Number: 4849
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 15, 2025
Mon, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Cara Tremain
ctremain@sfu.ca
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-3pm, or by appointment
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Prerequisites:
ARCH 101 or ARCH 201, and 45 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The philosophy, policies and practices of the care of archaeological collections. This lecture and laboratory course treats the practical problems of designing museum programs within a framework of legal responsibilities for collections. Contemporary issues such as repatriation will be discussed. Students with credit for ARCH 332 Special Topics in Archaeology I: Mgt. of Archaeological Collections and ARCH 333 Special Topics in Archaeology II: Mgt. of Archaeological Collections may not take this course for further credit.
Grading
- Collections Visit Presentation 15%
- Midterm 25%
- Collection Report 35%
- Final Exam 25%
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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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.