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Instruction offered by members of the Department of Archaeology in the Faculty of Arts.
Department Head - B.P. Kooyman
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Archaeology
201
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Introduction to Archaeology
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Basic principles of archaeology. How archaeological remains are located, recovered and interpreted.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
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Archaeology
203
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An Introduction to Physical Anthropology
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Survey of the major subfields of physical anthropology including evolution, human paleontology, genetics, osteology and variation, and techniques of data collection.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
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Archaeology
205
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Ancient Peoples and Places
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An overview of Old and New World archaeology; the emergence of humans; development of humans and culture from hunting/gathering to agricultural and ancient urban societies.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Archaeology
303
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Archaeology of North America
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Prehistoric cultural developments in North America.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Archaeology
305
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Human Variation and Adaptation
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Some of the major problems involved in interpreting modern and recent human diversity. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between human cultural and biological systems and on cultural influences upon human biological diversity. Factors important to archaeological interpretation will be stressed.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Archaeology 203 or Biology 231 or 205.
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Archaeology
306
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Field Course in Archaeological Techniques
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Practical application of modern field techniques in archaeology, including excavation, recording and analysis of sites, artifacts and related materials. (Advanced students are referred to Archaeology 506.)
Course Hours:
F(0-7)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; consent of the Department.
Notes:
Normally offered during the Spring and/or Summer Terms.
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Archaeology
307
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Introduction to Ethnoarchaeology
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Ethnoarchaeology and analogical reasoning in archaeology. Survey of theoretical approaches and field methods. Case studies in several domains of material culture worldwide. Actual and potential contributions to archaeology and anthropology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
325
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Ancient Civilizations
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The rise and achievements of the earliest civilizations in both the Old and New Worlds. Emphasis will be placed on the civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Mesoamerica and the Andes.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Archaeology
327
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Archaeology and Popular Culture
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Archaeology is examined in terms of its place in contemporary society. Topics may include the use of archaeological evidence by special interest groups; archaeology as viewed by the media, ethical questions relating to the practice of archaeology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Archaeology
341
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Ancient Mexico
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Ancient cultures of Mexico, excluding the Maya, from their beginnings to the historic period. Emphasis on the civilizations of the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Teotihuacanos, Toltecs and Aztecs.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
343
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The Ancient Maya
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Ancient Maya, from their beginnings to the historic period. Emphasis on the Classic Maya civilization, from AD 200-900.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Archaeology
345
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The Legacy of Mesoamerica
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Traditional native cultures of Middle America. Emphasis is on technology, social organization, economic systems, religions, arts and languages, particularly in the culture centres of Mexico.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
One Archaeology or Anthropology course.
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Archaeology
347
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Regional Studies in Latin American Archaeology
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Content varies according to region in Latin America where course is taught. A general survey of the archaeology of the region and an intensive look at the archaeology of the immediate vicinity, including visits to sites and museums. Individual and group study are interspersed with formal instruction.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
This course is offered only during Spring and/or Summer Terms.
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Archaeology
351
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Archaeology of South America: The Lowlands and the Northern Andes
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Prehistoric cultural development in the tropical areas of South America with particular emphasis on the Amazon Basin.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
353
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Archaeology of South America: The Central Andes
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The rise of civilization in the Peruvian and Bolivian Andes. Beginning with the first hunting cultures before 8000 B. C., this course reviews the major events and cultural processes which ultimately led to the development of the Inca civilization.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
355
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Indians of South America: The Lowlands and the Northern Andes
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A survey of the culture and linguistics of aboriginal South America, with emphasis on the lowland regions.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Archaeology
357
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The Incas and Their Successors
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Traditional cultures of the Ecuadorian, Peruvian and Bolivian Andes. Special emphasis is placed on the social, political and economic organizations of the Inca empire.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Archaeology
395
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African Archaeology
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African archaeology from the earliest times to the ethnographic present.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
399
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Ethnohistory of Africa
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The ethnohistory of the area. Emphasis will be placed on a study of the material culture of non-industrial societies both in the present and the recent past, language distribution, oral tradition and other aspects of ethnohistory.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Archaeology
401
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Archaeology of the Near East
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An overview of the archaeology of the Near East.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
409
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Prehistory of Europe
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A survey of the prehistoric archaeology of Europe.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
413
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Soil Characteristics and Formation
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Characteristics of soils and the processes and factors of soil formation. Soil development related to geomorphic materials, geomorphic events, anthropogenic sources, and erosional and depositional landscapes.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Geography 313 or consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(Geography 413)
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Archaeology
415
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Lithic Technology
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Study and analysis of tools and other artifacts, including their forms, methods of manufacture and use.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Archaeology 201.
Notes:
Preference in enrolment is given to students who have declared a Major in Archaeology.
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Archaeology
417
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Zooarchaeology
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The study and analysis of osteological remains used in reconstructing the subsistence strategies of past peoples.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Archaeology 201.
Notes:
Preference in enrolment is given to students who have declared a Major in Archaeology.
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Archaeology
419
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Ethnography of the Great Plains
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Comparative study of peoples and cultures of the Great Plains past and present.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Also known as:
(Anthropology 419)
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Archaeology
421
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Archaeology of the Great Plains
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Comprehensive overview of the archaeology of the Plains area. Special emphasis on the Alberta and Northern Plains.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or 303 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
423
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Archaeology of the Arctic
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Prehistory/history of N. E. Asia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland. Emphasis will be placed on ecological and ethnographical data.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or 303 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
427
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Archaeology of Southwestern North America
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A comprehensive survey of the archaeology of the Greater Southwest.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or 303 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
431
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Oceanic Archaeology
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The prehistory of New Guinea, Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Reviews the Southeast Asian origin of Oceanic cultures; the early peopling of New Guinea and Australia; the migration of people into the islands of the South Pacific and the development of Oceanic cultures to the end of the prehistoric period.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
433
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Archaeology of Eastern North America
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Cultural developments in eastern North America from the earliest known human occupation to the advent of Europeans. Topics will include the changing adaptations of hunter-gatherers, the appearance of sedentism, the introduction/invention of horticulture, and the emergence of social complexity.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
435
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African Stone Age
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A study of human origins and prehistoric hominin behaviour on the African continent.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 205 or 395 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
437
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Paleolithic Archaeology in the Old World
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A global survey of Old World prehistoric hunter-gatherers with an emphasis on factual data, analytical techniques, and interpretive trends in the study of the Paleolithic era.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 203 or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit allowed for only one of Archaeology 437 or 533.14.
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Archaeology
439
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Ancient Civilizations of Africa
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An overview of ancient African civilizations that developed along the Nile and south of the Sahara.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
441
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Later African Prehistory
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Late Pleistocene and early to mid-Holocene developments throughout the continent, including food production and complexity.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
443
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Hunter-Gatherer Archaeology
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An overview of the history of hunter-gatherer studies in anthropology and archaeology. Introduces current theoretical issues in hunter-gatherer research.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(formerly Archaeology 531.81)
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Archaeology
451
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Introduction to Method and Theory
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A survey of contemporary approaches to the study of archaeology emphasizing concepts from other disciplines.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201.
Notes:
Open only to students with third or higher year standing.
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Archaeology
453
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Fundamentals of Geoarchaeology
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Analytical methods used in geoarchaeology. The interpretation of site and regional context, provenance, and paleoenvironment, and the application of dating methods, chemical and isotopic methods, and remote sensing. Case studies and experiential learning through field examples.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Archaeology 201 or Geography 211 or Geology 201 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
455
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Paleoindian Archaeology
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Comprehensive overview of Paleoindian archaeology in the Americas, including theoretical perspectives and cultural ecological dynamics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
471
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Ceramic Analysis
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The production of pottery: raw materials and techniques. Form, function and decoration. Ceramic ecology. Field processing and sampling. Classification: a survey of approaches. Ceramics and archaeological inference. Practical exercises.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201.
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Archaeology
493
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Problems of Hominid Evolution
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A detailed investigation of the major problems which confront scholars in terms of hominid evolution. Several sub-disciplines of physical anthropology are considered.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
501
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Practical Problems in Archaeological Interpretation
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Exercises in the analysis and interpretation of a variety of archaeological data sets.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 205 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
503
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Gender in Prehistory
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The theoretical background for feminist archaeology and some of the important advances in Old and New World gender studies. Topics include the relationship of gender hierarchy to the rise of the state; contrasts between the ideological representation of gender and culture practice; and an overarching theme of critical analysis relating the present to the past.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 451 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
505
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Topics of Debate
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Topics of debate in archaeology and human biology from a perspective that emphasizes philosophical, theoretical and methodological issues. Designed to hone students' critical, analytical, and debating skills, and as preparation for graduate studies.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 451.
Notes:
Archaeology 505 should be taken in the final year of the program.
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Archaeology
506
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Advanced Archaeological Field Techniques
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As a continuation of Archaeology 306, students are offered training in the more advanced aspects of fieldwork.
Course Hours:
F(0-7)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Archaeology 201 and 306.
Notes:
Normally offered during the Spring and/or Summer Terms.
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Archaeology
507
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Issues in Hominoid Behaviour
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Critical evaluation of the behavioural patterns shared by hominoids from the perspectives of primatology, paleonanthropology, and Paleolithic archaeology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 201 or 203 or 205; Anthropology 201 or consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(formerly Archaeology 533.13)
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Archaeology
511
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Mesoamerican Writing Systems
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Writing systems of Mesoamerica, their origins and development, including the Mesoamerican calendar and astronomical knowledge.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 341 and 343 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
517
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Archaeometry
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Analytical methods for reconstructing various aspects of life in the past based on analysis and interpretation of the material record. The structures of materials at the microscopic and macroscopic levels; raw materials and production technologies; provenance; dating; prospection; dietry reconstruction; sampling and measurement. Archaeological case studies are used throughout.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
523
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Human Ecological Systems
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The development of human ecology, its current directions and application of analytical techniques as they apply to anthropology, archaeology and geography.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Archaeology 609, Anthropology 609 and Geography 609.
Also known as:
(Anthropology 523) (Geography 523)
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Archaeology
531
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Special Topics in Archaeology
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This course is offered periodically to meet special needs of students or visiting faculty members.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Archaeology
533
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Special Topics in Archaeology
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This course is offered periodically to meet special needs of students or visiting faculty members.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Archaeology
537
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Topics in Mesoamerican Archaeology
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Focus will be on particular time periods or themes in Mesoamerican archaeology and ethnohistory.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Any two of Archaeology 341, 343, 345 or 347.
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Archaeology
553
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Circum-Caribbean Archaeology and History
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The prehistory and history of the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean from the first peopling of the islands to the early contact period.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Archaeology 531.61.
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Archaeology
555
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Human Osteology
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Introduction to identification and interpretation of human skeletal and dental remains. Emphasis is on functional anatomy and reconstruction of prehistoric lifeways.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 203 or consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Archaeology 613.
Notes:
Preference in enrolment is given to students who have declared a Major in Archaeology or Anthropology.
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Archaeology
589
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Nutritional Anthropology
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The study of human dietary practices from biological and cultural perspectives. Subjects covered include the development of nutritional anthropology, principles of nutrition, principles of ecology, diet from an evolutionary, comparative and historic perspective, the impact of undernutrition on human physiology, and behaviour and methods in nutritional anthropology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Anthropology 201 or Archaeology 203 or Archaeology 305, and consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(Anthropology 589)
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Archaeology
591
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Landscape Archaeology
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Human perceptions and uses of the ecophysical and cultural environment. How societies humanize their environment by naming places, identifying resources, establishing paths, modifying and replicating the natural landscape thereby creating a tradition of land use that can be accessed archaeologically.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 451.
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Archaeology
593
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Household Archaeology
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Human perceptions and uses of the built environment, particularly residential architecture. The emphasis is on the structure and symbolism associated with the spatial arrangements of objects, activities, and social interactions.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 451.
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Archaeology
595
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Problems in Palaeopathology and Palaeonutrition
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Patterns of disease in prehistoric human populations with consideration to the interaction of health and nutrition. Techniques for determining disease and nutrition from prehistoric remains are covered.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Pure Mathematics 30; Archaeology 203 or consent of the Department. Archaeology 555 is recommended.
Notes:
Preference in enrolment is given to students who have declared a Major in Archaeology or Anthropology.
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Archaeology
596
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Honours Thesis (BSc)
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Thesis normally required of Honours BSc students and also open for credit to other undergraduate Majors. Students are expected to carry out an analytical research project on a subject acceptable to the Department and to produce a final report written in a professional manner. Normally the project will be directed by one staff member who will consult with another staff member in arriving at an evaluation of the report.
Course Hours:
F(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
597
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Independent Reading Course
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An independent reading course for archaeology Majors. Each student is required to choose reading in consultation with an advisor.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
598
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Honours Thesis (BA)
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Thesis normally required of Honours BA students and also open for credit to other undergraduate Majors. Students are expected to carry out a research project in a subject acceptable to the Department and to produce a final report written in a professional manner. Normally, the project will be directed by one staff member who will consult with another staff member in arriving at an evaluation of the report.
Course Hours:
F(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
599
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Independent Readings in Archaeology
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An independent reading course for archaeology majors. Emphasis will be on the methodological, technical and scientific literature relating to archaeological interpretation. Each student is required to choose reading in consultation with an advisor.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Graduate Courses
Only where appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 500-599.
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Archaeology
601
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Theoretical Foundations
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The philosophy of science, the history of anthropological theory, and a survey of contemporary theoretical approaches in anthropology. Throughout, the relevance to and connections with the subdisciplines of archaeology and biological anthropology will be emphasized.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
603
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Seminar on Special Topics
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Intensive study of special problems of particular interest to Archaeology Department graduate students. Subject matter for any particular year to be left to the discretion of the Department.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Archaeology
605
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Advanced Zooarchaeology
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Specialized techniques of zooarchaeological analysis employed in research areas including site seasonality, aging and sexing, paleo-environmental reconstruction and identification techniques for non-mammalian species.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 417 or equivalent.
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Archaeology
607
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Interpretation in Lithic Analysis
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Lithic analysis methodology, including issues such as reduction stage analysis, usewear and residue analysis, material sourcing, replication, and spatial patterning. The use of lithic remains in interpretation of the social behaviour of archaeological cultures.
Course Hours:
H(0-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
611
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Advanced Geoarchaeology
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Critical evaluation of case studies and field examples to explore analytical methods and interdisciplinary theoretical approaches used in geoarchaeology. Field projects will be accompanied by seminar discussions of methodological and analytical approaches to geoarchaeology.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 453 , or Geography 307 , or Geology 373 , or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
613
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Analysis of Human Skeletal Remains
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Methods of analyzing human remains from archaeological contexts with emphasis on identification and description. Lecture, lab and weekly seminar directed to Archaeology graduate students who have not had a previous course in human osteology.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Antirequisite(s):
Not open to students with credit in Archaeology 555 or 603.07.
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Archaeology
615
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Topics in Archaeological Theory and Method
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The history of archaeological theory and contemporary theoretical and methodological approaches used in archaeological research.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
617
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Theory and its Application in Biological Anthropology
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Basic issues in the study of human adaptation with a focus on principles of evolutionary biology as they apply to modern studies. Throughout, a bio-cultural approach will be emphasized.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
619
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Advanced Topics in Human Osteology
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Current developments in interpretation of human skeletal and dental remains. Topics include forensic anthropology, bone biology, and population reconstruction.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Archaeology 555 or consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
621
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Problems in Ethnoarchaeology
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Seminar on selected topics relating to ethnoarchaeology.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
623
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Reconstructing Plains Culture
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Archaeological and ethnographic Plains culture and the methodological and theoretical issues involved in the use of archaeological reconstructions of the past. Normally focus will be on the northern Plains.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
625
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Hunter-Gatherer Adaptations
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Intensive study of contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherer social and economic adaptations.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
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Archaeology
627
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Origins of Agriculture
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Intensive study of the origins of agriculture throughout the world.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
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Archaeology
629
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Advanced Ceramic Analysis
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Studies in ceramic analysis, including typology, manufacturing techniques, use-wear, form/function and style.
Course Hours:
H(3-1)
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Archaeology
637
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Mesoamerican Archaeology and History
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Ancient history of Mesoamerica, emphasizing a conjunctive approach based on hieroglyphic, historical and ethnohistorical sources as well as on archaeological evidence.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
639
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Stable Isotope Methods in Archaeology
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Methods and applications of stable isotope analysis to archaeological research. Topics to be covered include the use of light stable isotopes to determine past and present diet, the use of stable isotopes to document residence and migration, analysis of stable carbon isotopes in soils, stable isotope ecology for environmental reconstruction and paleoclimate studies.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Archaeology
701
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Special Topics in World Archaeology
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Archaeology of particular geographical areas such as Circumpolar, North America, Mesoamerica, South America, Africa, Oceania, and Europe and Near East.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Archaeology
703
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Advanced Seminar in Selected Topics
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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