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MIMORANDUM
UNIVERSITY
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CURRICULUM AND CALENDAR CHANGES
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18, 1971
MOTION: "That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-131:
a) New Courses ?
b) Discontinuance of Course
Arch 301-2
Arch 373-4 ?
(Arch 375-5
Arch 385-3 ?
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c) Changes in prerequisites for: Arch 371-5, Arch 372-5,
Arch 433-5, Arch 434-5."
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MEMORANDUM
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
CURRICULUM
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Date NOVEMBER 17, 1971
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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY
The Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved the
submission of the Department of Archaeology, as set forth
in SCUS 71-19, and recommends approval to Senate.
a) New Courses ?
b) Discontinuance of Course
Arch 301-2
Arch 373-4 ?
(Arch 375-5
Arch 385-3
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c) Changes In prerequisites for: Arch 371-5, Arch 372-5, Arch
433-5, Arch 434-5."
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Explanatory Note from Secretary:
The Committee agreed that the submissions from the
Faculty of Arts - SCITS 71-19 through SCUS 71-24 inclusive would
be prefaced by copy of a general communication on these matters
from the Chairman of the Committee to the Vice-President,
Academic.
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71-2
Calendar Changes
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY
At its meeting of October
12, 1971,
the Faculty of Arts
Curriculum Committee approved the
1972-73
Undergraduate
Calendar Submission for the Department
of
Archaeology.
The change
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include one new course, ARCH
301
and two cour-
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373
and
385
which are sub-divisions
of
tne
present Fossil Man course.
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In view
of
the wide range
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interests in Fossil Man, the Archaeology Curriculum
Committee considers It highly desirable that this course be
separated into two courses, a lecture course and a
laboratory course.
Brief descriptions of these courses are outlined below.
ARCHAEOLOGY
301-2 ?
Prehistoric and Primitive Art
Art styles and traditions
of
prehistoric and preliterate
peoples. ?
(2-0-0)
Prerequisite: Any lower division Archaeology course.
ARCHAEOLOGY
373-4
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Human Osteology
A detailed study of the human skeleton, with emphasis
on lab and field techniques.
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'(0-0-6)
Prerequisite: Any lower division Archaeology course
or
permission of the instructor.
ARCHAEOLOGY
385-3
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Fossil Man
The relationship between culture and biology in the
prehistoric evaluation of man.
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The recognition and
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critical evaluation of the significance of the
similarities and differences among fossil human types.
(3-0-0)
Prerequisite: Arch. 272,
NOTE: Complete New Course Proposal forms as submitted y
the Department of Archaeology and approved by the
Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee are available
in the Dean's Office.
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Department of Archaeology
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Under Arc. 371-5 (Archaeological Theory) and
Arc. 372-5 (Archaeology Laboratory Techniques) we wish
to delete the prerequisite: "Archaeology 272 or 273"
and add instead: "any lower division Archaeology course!'.
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October, 1971
We wish the prerequisite for Arc. 433-5 and
Arc. 434-5 (Techniques of Inquiry) to-be changed from
"permission of the Instructor" to:
"Students enrolling for these courses must
seek counselling from the Archaeology
Department before final registration."
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FACULTY OF ARTS
November, 1969
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
1. CALENDAR INFORMATION
Department: Archaeology
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Course Number: 301
Sub-title or Description:
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Title: Prehistoric and
Primitive Art
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Credit Hours: c 2
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Vector Description: 200
Pre-requisite(s) : Any lower division Archaeology course
2.' ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment: 100
Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring;twice yearly, Fall
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and Spring):
Yearly ? ..
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Semester 72-3
3. JUSTIFICATION.
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including
differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses
in the same department, and from courses in other departments
in,the University?
Art styles and traditions of prehistoric and prehistoric peoples.
No similar course is offered in the University. The subject is
introduced in lower level Archaeology courses, but is nowhere covered
in depth.
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B.
What is the range of topics that-may be dealt with in the
course?
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Aboriginal art of North America, Africa,Oceaflia, Australia and Asia;
Paleolithic and Neolithic art; Art as an expression of belief syes;
recognitions and analysis of art styles; Art as an aid in reconstructing
prehistoric cultures.
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this course fit the goals ofthe
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lists are expected to have a general knowledge of
primitive art. Other students are very much interested in
this subject.
D. How does this course affect degree requirements?
The course is not required for majors
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the
addition of this course?
Addition of the course to the calendar
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from 'the calendar if
this course is approved?
none
G. What is the nature of student demand for this course?,
Considerable
H. Other reasons for
introducing
the course.
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4. BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A.
Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
R. L. Carlson
B.
What are the special space and/or equipment requirements
for this course?
Audio visual equipment which is already available. Museum displays
which will be ready before 'semester 72-3
C.
Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
It would be advisable to have about $500.00 for films to be used in
conjunction with this course.
Approval:
• Curriculum Committee:
Dean of Faculty:
Senate:
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November, 1969
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
1.
CALENDAR
INFORMATION ?
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Department: Archaeology
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Course Number: 373
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Title: Reman OstO10Y
Sub-title or Description:
A detailed study of the human skeleton, with emphasis on lab and
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field techniques
Credit Hours:
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4 ?
Vector Description:
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0-0-6
Pre-requisite(s):.
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Any lower
divisi on
Archaeology course or permission of the instructor
2.
ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment,
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15
-Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly,
Fall
and Spring)
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Yearly
When will course first be offered?
Semester 72-3
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3.
JUSTIFICATION
A. What is the detailed description of the course including
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differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses
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in the same department, and from cour
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in the university?
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Detailed study of the human skeleton.
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There is no such course offered in the. University
B. • What is the range of topics that may be dealt with in the
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course?
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Dezaiied landmarks of the various bones of the skeleton; techniques
and methods for identifying the sex, age, race, stature, etc., of
in
skeletons; reconitiOfl of pathological manifcstat.0ns;
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he reconstruction o fragmented skeletons.
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How do
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this course fit the 9
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The
Course helps to fulfill the expected range of knowledge for
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the pro
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ession-c1 archaeologist who mist be able to recognize and
identify the
human
skeletal evidence so often associated with the
Cultural data he is researching.
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D.
How does this course affect degree requirements-?
The course is not required of majors, but is hi
g
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E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the
addition of
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course? ?
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Addition of the course ?
to the calendar. ?
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Deletion of Arc. 3755
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What
this
course,course
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if
approved?
any, ?
is
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being dropped
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from
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the calendar
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This course is an expansion and separation of the laboratory portion
of
the existing Fossil Man
(375)
course s ?
Separation of the lab from the
lecture section permits students with only a general interest to take
that course, and students with more specific interests to take them
both.
C.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
The demand for this course among students majoring in archaeological
studies is universal.
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Other reasons ?
for introducing the course.
Degree recipients in the Department must compete with other
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professionals
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have routinely'included in their background
a knowledge of
human
osteology.
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This course will help our
graduates to compete on a more equal basis.
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BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A.
.Which faculty will be available to teach. this course?
Dr. Thomas W. McKcrn
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Dr. erlrt L. Alexander
B.
What
for this
are
course?
the special space and/or equipment requirements
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The special space and equipment requirements necessary for the
proposed course are already available. Incoming faculty has
expanded the collection of study materials.
C.
Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
It would be advisable to acquire the aid of a graduate laboratory
assistant to expedite the successful functioning of the laboratory
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Approval:
Curriculum Committee: •
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Senate: ?
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FACULTY OF ARTS
November, 1969
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
1.
CALENDAR INFORMATION
Department: Archaeology
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Course Number: 385
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Title: Fossil Man
Sub-title or Description:
The relationship between culture and biology in the.prehistoric
evaluation of man. The recognition and critical evaluation of the
significance of the similarities and differences among fossil human
types.
Credit Hours: 3 ?
Vector Description: 3-0-0
Pre-requisite(s):
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Arc. 272
2.
ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated nro1ment: 60
Semester Offered (e.g. yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall
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and Spring):
Yearly
When will course first be offered?
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Semester 72-3
3.
JUSTIFICATION ?
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A.
What is the detailed description of the course including
differentiation from lower level courses, from similar courses
in the same department, and from courses in other departments
in the University?
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This course is presently offered as a 5 credit hour
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course complete with
a lab. The lab is being separated as a separate course, and the number
of credits are being reduced from 5 to 3accordingly, and the course is
being renumbered. ?
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B.
What is the range of topics that may be dealt cjith in the
course?
Historical survey of the discoveries of the biological and cultural
evidence pertaining to the development of man.
Comparative interpretations of the biological and cultural evidence
relating to man's historical development.
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C. How does this course fit the goals of the department?
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This course reflects the rapid growth in knowledge of man's
biological and cultural past as well as the increased interest
in this area.
D. How
does this course affect degree requirements?
The course is not required for majors
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the
addition of this course?
1. Addition to the calendar
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F. What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if
this course is approved?
Arc. 375-5
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G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
Considerable.
H. Other
reasons for introducing the course.
This course is consistant with the general expansion of cou1se
offerings in Archaeology
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A.
Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
Dr. Thomas W.McKern
Dr. Herbert L. Alexander
B.
What are the special space and/or equipment requirements
for this course?
None
C.
Any other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
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Approval:
• Curriculum Committee:
Dean of Faculty:
Senate:
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