Archaeological Field Assistant

ARCH 190 Archaeological Field Assistant

(2.0 credits) F, P (8,8,0,4 for 4 weeks)

This is a module-based course combining classroom and hands-on training to develop skills to assist at archaeological sites. Content includes artifact cataloging and description, Aboriginal heritage management, identification of sites, excavating test pits, mapping and recording, basic study of local geology and plant communities, and safety in the field.

Prerequisite(s): English 12 or departmental assessment.