Course Syllabus

ANT-3101, COURSE SYLLABUS

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Course Prefix/Number: ANT 3101 Course Title: Principles of Archaeology Course Credit Hours: 3 Instructor Name and Contact Information:
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Norma Harris
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Pensacola Campus
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Building 89, Archaeology Institute

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email: nharris@uwf.edu
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phone: (850) 474-2796 Prerequisites or Co-Requisites: None Course Description: Principles of Archaeology briefly explores all levels of archaeological excavation, interpretation, theory and ethics. This class introduces students to the basic skills necessary in every aspect of archaeological research including fieldwork, laboratory classification, and analysis. An examination of modern paradigms accepted in American Archaeology provides a theoretical context in which to relate their new skills. The presentation of both methods and theories will illustrate the reality of doing archaeology in the modern world. ANT3101 is required for all Anthropology majors and minors, and is a prerequisite for many other archaeology courses including both Maritime and Terrestrial Field Methods. Goals: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
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define anthropological archaeology describe what archaeologists do and how they do it relate the historical development of archaeology in the US contrast modern theoretical perspectives and begin to determine which is best for them recognize basic recording skills necessary in field and lab integrate and combine skills in order to interpret archaeological research scenarios

About this Course: This course is delivered completely online. You must have consistent access to the Internet.

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Learning at a distance may be a very different environment for many of you. You will generally set your own schedules, participate in class activities at your convenience, and work at your own pace. You may spend some additional time online during the first few weeks while you become acclimated to the online class format and you may feel overwhelmed. You should also be prepared to spend approximately 5 - 7 hours per week online completing lessons, activities, and participating in class discussions. Finally, you may want to incorporate these tips to help you get started:
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Set yourself a schedule -- check the course web site early in the class week to see what tasks you'll need to work on for the week. Become very familiar with the site and how to use it. It is a tool to help you learn! Team up with your classmates to discuss class assignments and questions you might have. Check the "Classlist" link ? for biography info and email addresses. Ask questions when you need answers. If you have instructional problems, contact your instructor. If you have technical problems, contact the UWF Helpdesk at: 850.474.2075

Topics and Student Learning Outcomes At the completion of the following session topics, students will be able to:

1. Anthropological Archaeology and Modern Standards: a. Trace and discuss the genesis of American Archaeology and its development into the
modern discipline. b. Outline and discuss ethics and standards. c. Illustrate American Archaeologys place within the larger discipline of Anthropology. d. Compare and contrast modern theoretical paradigms. e. Differentiate between low, middle and high level theory. 2. The Structure of Archaeological Inquiry and Contemporary Archaeological Theories: a. Trace and discuss the genesis of American Archaeology and its development into the modern discipline. b. Outline and discuss ethics and standards. c. Illustrate American Archaeologys place within the larger discipline of Anthropology. d. Compare and contrast modern theoretical paradigms. e. Differentiate between low, middle and high level theory. f. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. g. Recognize the levels of archaeological fieldwork and choose the appropriate level for any set of circumstances. 3. Methodology in the Field and in the Laboratory: a. Illustrate American Archaeologys place within the larger discipline of Anthropology. b. Compare and contrast modern theoretical paradigms. c. Define archaeological data and methods of data collection. d. Differentiate between low, middle and high level theory. e. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. f. Recognize the levels of archaeological fieldwork and choose the appropriate level for any set of circumstances. g. Recognize the levels of archaeological fieldwork and choose the appropriate level for any set of circumstances. h. Apply new technologies to archaeological research projects. i. Demonstrate competence in several aspects of fieldwork recording including
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principles of stratigraphy, superposition, intersection, uniformitarianism, and artifact association. j. Untangle and interpret site formation processes. k. Construct artifact classification systems. Geoarchaeology and Site Formation Processes: a. Define archaeological data and methods of data collection. b. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. c. Apply new technologies to archaeological research projects. d. Demonstrate competence in several aspects of fieldwork recording including principles of stratigraphy, superposition, intersection, uniformitarianism, and artifact association. e. Explain the reasons and uses for specialization in archaeological research. f. Untangle and interpret site formation processes. Chronology Building: Time, Space and Form in Archaeology: a. Define archaeological data and methods of data collection. b. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. c. Recognize the levels of archaeological fieldwork and choose the appropriate level for any set of circumstances. d. Apply new technologies to archaeological research projects. e. Demonstrate competence in several aspects of fieldwork recording including principles of stratigraphy, superposition, intersection, uniformitarianism, and artifact association. f. Untangle and interpret site formation processes. g. Construct artifact classification systems. Experimental Archaeology and Ethnoarchaeology: a. Illustrate American Archaeologys place within the larger discipline of Anthropology. b. Compare and contrast modern theoretical paradigms. c. Define archaeological data and methods of data collection. d. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. e. Recognize the levels of archaeological fieldwork and choose the appropriate level for any set of circumstances. f. Apply new technologies to archaeological research projects. g. Explain the reasons and uses for specialization in archaeological research. Floral and Faunal Analysis: a. Define archaeological data and methods of data collection. b. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. c. Construct artifact classification systems. d. Explain the reasons and uses for specialization in archaeological research. Bioarchaeology: a. Define archaeological data and methods of data collection. b. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. c. Explain the reasons and uses for specialization in archaeological research. Social and Political Systems of the Past: a. Define archaeological data and methods of data collection. b. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. Important Transitions in Prehistory: a. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. Historical Archaeology: a. Trace and discuss the genesis of American Archaeology and its development into the modern discipline.

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12. Cultural Resource Management: a. Outline and discuss ethics and standards. b. Recognize the levels of archaeological fieldwork and choose the appropriate level for
any set of circumstances. c. Explain the reasons and uses for specialization in archaeological research.

b. Illustrate American Archaeologys place within the larger discipline of Anthropology. c. Recognize and relate examples of appropriate research questions. d. Explain the reasons and uses for specialization in archaeological research.

Texts:
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Required texts: H Archaeology, 4th edition. David Hurst Thomas and Robert L. Kelly Thomson (authors). Wadsworth publishers, 2005. ISBN 0-15-505899-1 H Annual Editions: Archaeology McGraw-Hill/Dushkin, 2007 ISBN-13: 978-0-07-351613-4 Required Materials: I Internet Access I E-mail Account

Grading / Evaluation: The course grade will be determined as follows: Points Available 80 points 80 points 80 points 100 points 60 points 400 points Grade point values are on a standard scale: 10 points each for discussions or quizzes 20 points each for exercises highlighting archaeological methods

Item Test 1: Test 2: Special exercises: Final Exam: Quizzes/Opinion Papers: Total:

Notes

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% 90-100% 89-80% 79-70% 69-60% less than 60%

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Point spread 360 - 400 320 - 359 280 319 240 279 239 or less

Special Technology Utilized by Students: This course is totally online. All instructional content and interaction takes place over the WWW. In addition to baseline word processing skills and sending/receiving email with attachments, students will be expected to search the internet and upload / download files. In addition, students may need one or more of the following plugins:
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Adobe Acrobat Reader: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html PowerPoint Viewer: http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=D1649C22B51F-4910-93FC-4CF2832D3342&displaylang=en Windows Media Player: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/ Quicktime Player: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Real Player: http://forms.real.com/netzip/getrde601.html?h=207.188.7.150&f=windows/ RealOnePlayerV2GOLD.exe&p=RealOne+Player&oem=dl&tagtype=ie&type=dl Macromedia Flash Player: http://macromedia.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi? P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash

Expectations for Academic Conduct/Plagiarism Policy:

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Academic Conduct Policy: (Web Format) | (PDF Format) | (RTF Format) Plagiarism Policy: (Word Format) | (PDF Format) | (RTF Format) Student Handbook: (PDF Format)

ASSISTANCE: Students with special needs who require specific examination-related or other course-related accommodations should contact Barbara Fitzpatrick, Director of Disabled Student Services (DSS), dss@uwf.edu, (850) 474-2387. DSS will provide the student with a letter for the

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instructor that will specify any recommended accommodations.

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