Course Information
Course ID:	ANTHR002
Course Name:	INTRO ARCHAEOLOGY
Section Number:	32422
Units:	3
Instructor Name:	LAIRD
Course Type:	Telecourse
Course Description: Students will learn about ancient cultures through the study of artifacts, famous pre-history sites, as well as current sites in Meso America. They will also explore the techniques used in these studies, the theory base of Anthropological Archaeology. THREE class meetings on campus are Required, with option for field trip to Ohlone site nearby and/or any local archaeology ongoing in this area. Transfers to CSU, UC. Advisory: Engl 905; Reading 053. See syllabus on this site.
Instructor Contact Information
Email Address:	ruth_laird@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Phone Number:	408-855-5186
Mail Address: Dept. of Sociology/Anthropology, MS 20, 3000 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95o54
Campus Office Location: W3-601A, 3rd Floor, Main Bldg.
Office Hours:	Tues: 2:30-3:30pm; Weds. 5-7pm and By arrangement
Other Information
Orientation Schedule: ORIENTATION: Sat. Feb. 5, 2-4pm, Rm E3-501, Main Bldg
On Campus Requirements: ORIENTATION Sat. Feb. 5, 2-4pm, E3-501 ORIENTATION: Sat. Feb. 5, 2-4pm, E3-501 Required MIDTERM: Sat., April 9, 2-4pm, E3-501 FIELD DAY: Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont, Sat. April 23, 10:30-3pm Meet at Park FINAL EXAM: May 21, Sat. 2-4pm, E3-501
Exam Requirements and Location: SEE ON CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS ABOVE ALL EXAMS REQUIRED ON CAMPUS
Prerequisites: NONE
Advisories: ENGL 905; READ 053
Required Books & Materials: 1) TEXT: Webster, Evans, Sanders. OUT OF THE PAST: INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY. Mt. View: Mayfield, 1993 2) TEXT: STUDY GUIDE TO ACCOMPANY OUT OF THE PAST (TELECOURSE) Gonlin, Evans, Webster. Mt. View: Mayfield 1993 3) Access to cable networks for KCSM or CCN, for videotape viewing, OR rental of a set of tapes from Mission College
Outline of Topics to be Covered: What is Archaeology? Doing Archaeology: Methods and Theories of Archaeology Reconstructing the Past: Examples and PreHistory Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations Fall of Civilizations: Explaining the Past Native Ohlone sites and history Survey techniques and USGS Mapping
Notice on Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) in S2-201, (408.855.5085 or 408.727.9243 TTY) to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with verifiable documentation.
Websites: http://salsa.missioncollege.org/laird/
Syllabus:	http://salsa.missioncollege.org/laird/
Additional Information: PLEASE CALL Instructor, Ruth Laird, at 408-855-5186 for any further questions. If you wish to add the course, come ot the Orientation session for add slip.