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ARCH 116.3 — 1/2(3L)
Introduction to Near Eastern and Classical Archaeology
Introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt, Meopotamia, Israel and surrounding regions, Greece and Rome. The course examines how archaeologists use material remains to reconstruct ancient societies, focusing on the archaeological characteristics and cultural dynamis of major periods, and the relationship between human communities and the environment.
ARCH 243.3 — 1/2(3L)
Introduction to Archaeology of Ancient Israel and Syria
Introduction to the archaeology of ancient Israel and Syria focusing on methodology, major sites, and cultural reconstruction from the development of early agricultural settlements during the Neolithic period to the major city-states of the Canaanite Middle Bronze Age.
Formerly: CLASS 243.
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 112 or 116.
Note: Students with credit for CLAS 237 or 243 may not take this course for credit
ARCH 244.3 — 1/2(3L)
Archaeology and Cultural Development Ancient Israel and Syria Late Bronze Age to Hellenistic Period
Examines the archaeological reconstruction of cultural development in the regions of ancient Israel and Syria from the Late Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Period, focusing on methodological issues, major sites, and the defining characteristics of the cultures themselves.
Formerly: CLASS 244.
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 112 or 116 (ARCH 243 is recommended).
Note: Students with credit for CLAS 237 or 244 may not take this course for credit.
ARCH 252.3 — 1/2(3L-1P)
Near Eastern Archaeological Field Work
Introduces students to the excavation and laboratory methods used in Near Eastern archaeology. Beginning with research design, the course leads students through the techniques of excavation in the field to the analysis of artifacts and data in the lab.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit units in Archaeology or 30 credit units at the university.
ARCH 257.3 — 1/2(3L)
Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
A study of the archaeological evidence for the reconstruction of ancient Egyptian culture from the Neolithic through to the Roman periods, focusing on the particular characteristics of archaeology in Egypt, major cultural periods, and significant sites.
Formerly: ANTH 257.
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 112 or 116.
ARCH 258.3 — 1/2(3L)
Archaeology of Ancient Mesopotamia
A study of the archaeological evidence for the development of the cultures of ancient Mesopotamia from the Neolithic through to the Persian periods, focusing on the particular characteristics of Mesopotamian archaeology, major cultural periods, significant sites, and the relation of urban centres to the surrounding regions.
Formerly: ANTH 258.
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 112 or 116.
ARCH 356.3 — 1/2(2L-1S)
Development of Complex Cultures in Eastern Mediterranean and Near Eastern Regions
A study of the development of complex cultures in the eastern Mediterranean and Near Eastern regions from the hunting and gathering societies of the Upper Palaeolithic period to the establishment of complex urban cultures during the Early Bronze Age, with an emphasis on the geographical areas of ancient Syria and Israel.
Formerly: ANTH 356
Prerequisite(s): One of ARCH 243, 244, 250 or 251.
ARCH 362.6 — SP&SU(60P)
Field Course in Mediterranean Archaeology
A field course in Mediterranean Archaeology. Participation in a supervised excavation, interpretation of stratigraphy, architectural features, artifacts and other physical remains.
Formerly: CLASS 360.6
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 252 and permission of the instructor.
ARCH 385.3 — 1/2(3L-1P)
Computer Applications in Archaeology
Explores the interaction between archaeological theory, excavation methods, and modes of analysis, and various computer applications, such as databases, computer assisted mapping and drawing programs, and geographic information systems utilized in archaeological research.
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 250, 251 and an additional 6 credit units of archaeology at the 200/300 level or permission of the department.
ARCH 452.3 - 1/2(3L)
Selected Topics in Archaeology
Provides coverage of specialized areas of archaeological analysis, method and theory. Topics include lithic analysis, pottery analysis, faunal analysis, study of microwear.
Prerequisite(s): ARCH 251 and 3 credit units in senior archaeology.
Note: This course will be packaged together with Arch 362.6 as part of the overseas program. Consult Dr. Chris Foley
ARCH 465.3 — 1/2(3L)
Spatial Analysis of Archaeological Data
Spatial analysis examines the distribution of artifacts, ecofacts and features in the archaeological record and assesses the extent to which the distribution reflects past human activity, social structures, etc. Familiarizes students with theories of spatial analysis and provides practical experience in applying these theories to archaeological data.
Formerly: ANTH 465.
Prerequisite(s): A 300-level course in archaeology or ARCH 243 or 244.
ARCH 498.3 — 1/2(3S)
Special Topics
Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.
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