Great Discoveries in World Anthropology

This course introduces students to the archaeological history of the world using case studies from major archaeological discoveries such as the pyramids, the origins of writing, and Cahokia. The great discoveries we consider introduce students to few central developments in the long history of humans and to how archaeologists study the past.

Instructor: Gabriel Hrynick (please contact the instructor if you need an up-to-date syllabus)
Prerequisite: None

Why take this course?

• Students will learn about important archaeological discoveries from around the world.
• Students will learn about the origins of some technologies and aspects of life, such as writing and agriculture, that have had profound effects on the world.
• Students will learn about how archaeologists study the past.

Course details

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• Quizzes, after each module (15% total)
• 1 x Midterm Exam (25%)
• 1 x Summary of another great discovery in archeology (35%)
• 1 x Final Exam, non-cumulative (25%)

The midterm and final exams for this course will be invigilated at an approved time and location. The online exam request form is currently offline, please see this notice for more information.

Fees and payments

Online courses are subject to an additional $100 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course. Learn more about fees and tuition or find out about the methods of payment available.

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If you have previously registered in this online course and wish to register again, please contact us at 453-4646 to complete the registration process.

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