Environmental Archaeology
Develop your expertise in reconstructing the relationship between past humans and their environment. In this one-of-a-kind specialization, you’ll gain valuable skills and hands-on experience applying geological, biological, and physical sciences concepts to advanced lab projects and archaeological field studies.
Courses
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a single- or joint-major Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Archaeology or Anthropology may graduate with a Specialization in Environmental Archaeology if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:
– 0.5 ANTH credit consisting of:
- ANTH 3680H
– 3.5 ANTH credits from:
- ANTH 2150H: Archaeological Science I: Introduction to Archaeological Science
- ANTH-EGEO-FRSC 3001H: Applied and Environmental Geophysics
- ANTH-BIOL-FRSC 3153H: Archaeological Science II: Ancient Biomolecules
- ANTH 3165H: Maritime Archaeology
- ANTH 3175H: The Archaeology of Natural Disasters
- ANTH-ERSC-GEOG 3185H: The Archaeology of Climate Change
- ANTH 3550H: Hunters-Gatherers
- ANTH 3650H: Landscape and Settlement Archaeology
- ANTH 3731H: Archaeozoology
- ANTH-AHCL-ERSC 4180H: Collapse of Conplex Societies
- ANTH-AHCL-ERSC 4185H: Human Impact of Ancient Environments
- ANTH-SAFS 4350H: Origins and Spread of Agriculture
Degrees Offered:
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Degree:
Resume Boosters:
- Get your hands dirty studying comparative zoological collections and animal bones from archaeological sites
- Gain professional experience applying Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies to archaeological case studies
- Build an understanding of laboratory methods for measuring stable isotopes in archaeological materials
- Build knowledge of core concepts and ideas about ecology and its relationship to human culture
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Geoarchaeologist
- Archaeobotanist
- Environmental Impact Assessor
- Archaeozoologist
- Site/Land Surveyor
- Archaeological Data Manager
- Archivist
- Bioarchaeologist
- First Nations Liaison Officer
- Professor
- Archaeologist
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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