Archaeology is the study of the artifacts and other material remains of past human societies. Through this study the characteristics of past human technologies are revealed, as well as the time periods at which they existed. The archaeology program will focus on past cultures in two parts of the world: (1) the North American Plains, and (2) the Near East and adjacent Mediterranean regions. The application of natural science methodologies in the analysis of archaeological materials is an important part of archaeological research. For this reason, the Department offers both B.A. and B.Sc. programs. Students who plan to major in archaeology should consult the Head of the Department or the Undergraduate Advisor concerning their choice of courses.
Students who prefer a social science orientation should take one of the B.A. degree programs.
Students who prefer a natural science orientation should take one of the B.Sc. degree programs.
Students will not be permitted to complete both a B.A. and a B.Sc. in Archaeology.
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Bachelor of Arts Four-year (B.A. Four-year) - Archaeology
No more than 6 credit units from one subject may be used in Requirements B1 to B4.
B1 Basic Social Science Requirements (12 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
Remaining credit units must be selected from the area of Social Sciences outside major subject area.
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 110.6
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement.
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3, formerly SOC 240.3). Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. These are equivalent Social Science statistics courses.
B2 Humanities (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CLAS 121.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 150.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirements.
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the Humanities.
B3 Natural Science (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ASTR 102.3
- ASTR 103.3
- BIOL 107.6
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CMPT 100.3
- CMPT 102.3
- CMPT 105.3
- CMPT 106.3
- CMPT 111.3
- CMPT 115.3
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 125.3
- GEOL 108.3
- GEOL 109.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
- MATH 104.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3 or MATH 116.3
- MATH 121.3
- MATH 125.3
- MATH 128.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 or PHYS 128.3
- STAT 103.3
- Any senior-level natural science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Natural Science Requirement.
- Students may use only 6 credit units in mathematics and statistics toward the Natural Science Requirement.
- STAT 244.3 may not be used to meet the Natural Science Requirement in Program Types A, B or D.
B4 Language Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- Any senior-level language course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirement.
B5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
B6 Major Requirement (30 credit units)
A minimum of 6 credit units from 200-level archaeology courses including 3 credit units chosen from the Old World and 3 credit units from the New World
Old World
- ARCH 257.3
- ARCH 258.3
- ARCH 270.3
- ARCH 358.3
New World
- ARCH 250.3
- ARCH 251.3
- ARCH 255.3
Choose minimum of 9 Credit Units from the following:
Choose 15 Credit Units from the following:
B7 Electives Requirement (54 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges which have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program. Of the 120 credit units required at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher and no more than 60 credit units may be in one subject.
Bachelor of Arts Three-year (B.A. Three-year) - Archaeology
Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Honours) - Archaeology
The honours degree prepares the student for graduate studies in archaeology. Honours students must consult with the Head of the Department, or the Departmental Undergraduate Advisor to establish the student's field of specialization.
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Not more than 60 credit units of the courses comprising the B.A program may be in any one subject, and of the 120 credit units required for the B.A. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. In some programs, higher averages may be imposed. For further details, please see the Degree Requirements in the Arts and Science section of the Calendar.
No more than 6 credit units from one subject may be used in Requirements B1 to B4.
B1 Basic Social Science Requirements (12 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ANTH 111.3
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
Remaining credit units must be selected from the area of Social Sciences outside major subject area.
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ECON 111.3
- ECON 114.3
- GEOG 130.3
- LING 111.3
- LING 112.3
- NS 105.3
- NS 106.3
- NS 107.3
- POLS 111.3
- POLS 112.3
- PSY 100.3
- PSY 110.6
- SOC 111.3
- SOC 112.3 (SOC 111.3 and SOC 112.3 were formerly SOC 110)
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- any senior-level social science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Social Science Requirement.
- Statistics courses in social sciences are not accepted for credit toward the Social Science Requirement (eg. ECON 204.6, PSY 233.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 225.3 and SOC 325.3, formerly SOC 240.3). Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. These are equivalent Social Science statistics courses.
B2 Humanities Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CLAS 110.3
- CLAS 111.3
- CLAS 121.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 150.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 110.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
- PHIL 140.3
- RLST 110.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- WGST 110.6
- WGST 112.3
- any senior-level humanities course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirements.
- Certain WGST courses may be considered a Humanities and/or Social Science. Refer to the course descriptions. CLAS 103.3, CLAS 104.3, CLAS 105.3, and CLAS 106.3 may not be used to fulfill the Humanities.
B3 Natural Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ASTR 102.3
- ASTR 103.3
- BIOL 107.6
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- CHEM 112.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CMPT 100.3
- CMPT 102.3
- CMPT 105.3
- CMPT 106.3
- CMPT 111.3
- CMPT 115.3
- GEOG 120.3
- GEOG 125.3
- GEOL 108.3
- GEOL 109.3
- GEOL 121.3
- GEOL 122.3
- MATH 104.3
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3 or MATH 116.3
- MATH 121.3
- MATH 125.3
- MATH 128.3
- PHYS 115.3
- PHYS 117.3 or PHYS 125.3
- PHYS 127.3 or PHYS 128.3
- STAT 103.3
- Any senior-level natural science course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Natural Science Requirement.
- Students may use only 6 credit units in mathematics and statistics toward the Natural Science Requirement.
- STAT 244.3 may not be used to meet the Natural Science Requirement in Program Types A, B or D.
B4 Language Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- CHIN 111.6
- CHIN 130.6
- CREE 101.6
- CREE 120.6
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- FREN 103.3
- FREN 106.3
- FREN 122.3
- FREN 125.3
- FREN 128.3
- FREN 218.3
- GERM 114.3
- GERM 117.3
- GRK 112.3
- GRK 113.3
- HEB 111.6
- LATN 112.3
- LATN 113.3
- LIT 100.6
- RUSS 114.3
- RUSS 117.3
- SNSK 101.6
- SPAN 114.3
- SPAN 117.3
- UKR 114.3
- UKR 117.3
- Any senior-level language course provided that the prerequisite is met and not more than 6 credit units in one subject are used for the Humanities or Languages Requirement.
B5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
B6 Major Requirements (42 credit units)
- ARCH 250.3
- ARCH 251.3
- ARCH 361.6
- ARCH 462.3
Choose 27 credit units senior-level archaeology from the following:
At least 18 of the 27 required credit units must be at the 300-level or higher.
B7 Electives Requirement (42 credit units)
- Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges which have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program. Of the 120 credit units required at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher and no more than 60 in one subject.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Office.
Bachelor of Science Four-year (B.Sc. Four-year) - Archaeology
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- GEOL 121.3 and GEOL 122.3
- CHEM 112.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
ENG 110.6 is recommended
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 150.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ANTH 111.3
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
- STAT 245.3 (recommended)
- STAT 246.3
- PLSC 314.3
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (36 credit units)
Choose 36 Credit Units from the following:
At least 9 credit units must at the 300-level or higher.
- ARCH 250.3
- ARCH 251.3
- ARCH 270.3
- ARCH 352.3
- ARCH 353.3
- ARCH 361.6
- ARCH 375.3
- ARCH 385.3
- ARCH 455.3
- ARCH 457.3
- ARCH 458.6
- ARCH 459.3
- ARCH 462.3
- ARCH 465.3
- ARCH 470.3
- ARCH 471.3
- ARCH 472.3
- ACB 310.3
- BIOL 324.3
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOL 245.3 (formerly GEOL 243)
- GEOL 247.3 (formerly GEOL 246)
C7 Electives Requirement (33 credit units)
Required Cognate Courses
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
- BIOL 222.3
- BIOL 224.3
- BIOL 228.3
Open Electives
Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges which have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
Students are encouraged to choose electives from the following list of recommended courses, according to their area of focus:
- BIOL 222.3
- BIOL 226.3
- BIOL 228.3
- BIOL 302.3
- BIOL 323.3
- BIOL 325.3
- BIOL 326.3
- BIOL 361.3
- BIOL 302.3
- BIOL 424.3
- BIOL 451.3
- BIOL 455.3
- BIOL 458.3
- BIOL 470.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 221.3
- CHEM 231.3
- CHEM 242.3
- CHEM 250.3
- CHEM 255.5
- CHEM 353.3
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 271.3
- GEOG 321.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
- GEOL 206.3
- GEOL 311.3
- GEOL 312.3
- GEOL 330.3
- GEOL 343.3
- GEOL 433.3
- GEOL 435.3
- GEOL 437.3
- GEOL 439.3
- GEOL 446.3
- PLSC 213.3
- PLSC 322.3
- EVSC 220.3
- SLSC 232.3 (formerly SLSC 332.3)
- STAT 103.3
- STAT 245.3
Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Honours) - Archaeology
The honours degree prepares the student for graduate studies in archaeology. Honours students must consult with the Head of the Department, or the Departmental Undergraduate Advisor to establish the student's field of specialization.
Students interested in entering an Honours program should consult advisors in the department concerned before registering for their second year. Of the 120 credit units required for the B.Sc. degree, at least 66 credit units must be at the senior level. Application for admission to Honours is not considered until successful completion of at least 60 credit units with a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 70% overall and at least 70% in the subject of Honours. For further details, please see the Degree Requirements in the Arts and Science section of the Calendar.
C1 Natural Science Requirement (minimum 15 credit units)
- BIOL 120.3
- BIOL 121.3
- GEOL 121.3 and GEOL 122.3
- CHEM 112.3
C2 Humanities Writing Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
ENG 110.6 is recommended
- ENG 110.6
- ENG 111.3
- ENG 112.3
- ENG 113.3
- ENG 114.3
- HIST 110.3
- HIST 111.3
- HIST 114.6
- HIST 120.6
- HIST 121.3
- HIST 122.3
- HIST 140.6
- HIST 150.6
- HIST 151.3
- HIST 152.3
- HIST 170.6
- INTS 101.12
- LIT 100.6
- PHIL 120.3
- PHIL 133.3
C3 Social Science Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- ARCH 112.3
- ARCH 116.3
- ANTH 111.3
C4 Mathematics/Statistics Requirement (6 credit units)
Choose 6 Credit Units from the following:
- MATH 110.3
- MATH 112.3
- MATH 116.3
- MATH 264.3
- STAT 245.3 (recommended)
- STAT 246.3
- PLSC 314.3
C5 General Requirement (6 credit units)
C6 Major Requirement (48 credit units)
Choose 39 Credit Units from the following:
At least 15 credit units from the list below must be at the 300-level or higher.
- ARCH 250.3
- ARCH 251.3
- ARCH 270.3
- ARCH 352.3
- ARCH 353.3
- ARCH 375.3
- ARCH 385.3
- ARCH 455.3
- ARCH 457.3
- ARCH 458.6
- ARCH 459.3
- ARCH 465.3
- ARCH 470.3
- ARCH 471.3
- ARCH 472.3
- ACB 310.3
- BIOL 324.3
- GEOG 235.3
- GEOL 245.3 (formerly GEOL 243)
- GEOL 247.3 (formerly GEOL 246)
C7 Electives Requirement
Required Cognate Courses
Choose 9 Credit Units from the following:
- BIOL 222.3
- BIOL 224.3
- BIOL 228.3
Open Electives
Arts and Science courses, or those from other Colleges which have been approved for Arts and Science credit, to complete the requirements for 120 credit unit Four-year program, of which at least 66 must be at the 200-level or higher.
Students are encouraged to choose electives from the following list of recommended courses, according to their area of focus:
- BIOL 222.3
- BIOL 226.3
- BIOL 228.3
- BIOL 302.3
- BIOL 323.3
- BIOL 325.3
- BIOL 326.3
- BIOL 361.3
- BIOL 302.3
- BIOL 424.3
- BIOL 451.3
- BIOL 455.3
- BIOL 458.3
- BIOL 470.3
- CHEM 115.3
- CHEM 221.3
- CHEM 231.3
- CHEM 242.3
- CHEM 250.3
- CHEM 255.3
- CHEM 353.3
- GEOG 222.3
- GEOG 271.3
- GEOG 321.3
- GEOG 322.3
- GEOG 323.3
- GEOG 335.3
- GEOG 435.3
- GEOL 206.3
- GEOL 311.3
- GEOL 312.3
- GEOL 330.3
- GEOL 343.3
- GEOL 433.3
- GEOL 435.3
- GEOL 437.3
- GEOL 439.3
- GEOL 446.3
- PLSC 213.3
- PLSC 322.3
- EVSC 220.3
- SLSC 232.3 (formerly SLSC 332.3)
- STAT 103.3
- STAT 245.3
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Office.
Double Honours
Archaeology may be combined with other disciplines in a Double Honours program. Students wishing to complete such a program must consult with an advisor in Archaeology and the other discipline involved.
Double Honours Programs may be taken in combinations of two subjects. In this program at least 36 credit units will normally be taken in each subject. The two departments together may specify up to 84 credit units. For further details, please see the Degree Requirements in the Arts and Science section of the Calendar.
Minimum Requirements
36 credit units in Archaeology including:
- 6 credit units at the 100-level (ANTH 111.3 may be taken for part of these 6 credit units)
- 9 credit units at the 200-level ARCH
- ARCH 361.6
- ARCH 462.3
- 12 additional credit units at the 300-level and higher ARCH
- CLAS 247.3, CLAS 248.3, CLAS 356.3 and CLAS 357.3 may also be considered as satisfying the archaeology component of the Double Honours.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Arts & Science Undergraduate Office.
Minor in Archaeology
The Minor in Archaeology may be completed in conjunction with any Three-year, Four-year or Honours degree in another subject area in the College of Arts & Science.
Requirements
- ARCH 112.3 or ARCH 116.3
- ARCH 250.3 or ARCH 251.3
- 18 senior credit units archaeology of which at least 3 credit units must be at the 300-level or higher
ARCH 116 does not satisfy the prerequisites for ARCH 255 or ARCH 270
Palaeobiology
The Departments of Archaeology, Biology and Geological Sciences have developed an interdisciplinary program in Palaeobiology. For further information refer to the Palaeobiology section of the Calendar and contact the chairperson of the administrative committee. These courses are offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the Department for more information.
Courses in Other Departments
Options
The following courses may be credited toward an anthropology and archaeology or an archaeology major and honours program. For details see the Course Catalogue section of the Calendar.
- CLAS 247.3
- CLAS 248.3
- CLAS 356.3
- CLAS 357.3
St. Thomas More College
Some courses in this department are taught by faculty in the corresponding department of St. Thomas More College. These courses or sections are designated as STM sections in the online Course Offerings.
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