Assistant Professor
Dept. of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology,
Utah State University, Old Main 245F, Logan, UT 84341
Phone: 1 - 435 - 797 - 1496 | Email: bpitblado@hass.usu.edu
Office hours: M 1:30-2:30, W 10:00-11:00, Th 1:00-2:00 Fall 2004
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1030: World Archaeology
Fall 2004: 9:30 - 10:20 am M, W, F (FAV 150)
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Dr. Bonnie Pitblado (my last name is pronounced with a long "a"
sound) Teaching
Assistant: Desiree Greaves Anthropology 1030 will (a) introduce you to the goals and methods of archaeology as a science, and (b) provide you with a basic understanding of the human story, ca. 7,000,000 years ago to present. To accomplish these missions, the course consists of three modules, the first two of which are relatively short and the third rather long. The first module explores the nature of archaeology and the techniques that archaeologists use to learn about the past. The second focuses on the evolution of the human species and humanity's hunting and gathering roots. The final course module delves into the emergence of cultural complexity throughout the world: Egypt, China, Mesoamerica, North America and beyond. Top...Program learning goals & assessment The USU Anthropology program has identified learning goals to help guide students through coursework in the discipline. Specific goals that Anth 1030 will help you reach include the following:
Exams and quizzes in Anth 1030 will provide the primary means for assessing your progress toward these learning goals. They will evaluate your mastery of basic archaeological knowledge, details related to various prehistoric cultures, and archaeological methods. Your classroom participation is an important assessment tool as well. Your ongoing comments and questions will help me identify anthropology program goals that are being met by the class, and those that may require further attention on my part. Class participation-and particularly informal debate-is a also key means for me to assess the degree to which you are thinking critically about the material that we cover in readings and lectures. Top...Required textbook (available in the bookstore) Fagan, Brian M. 2004. People of the Earth, An Introduction to World Prehistory (11th edition). Pearson-Prentice Hall Publishers, Upper Saddle River, NJ. Note: I have ordered a copy of the textbook to place on reserve in the Sci Tech library. The book should arrive the first week of class, and as soon as it does, I will place it on reserve so that you can access it. Top...Review
notes Assistance Americans
with Disabilities Act Course
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Exams Quizzes Important note: I consider quizzes to be the best indicator of the effort you are putting into the course, because they allow me to gauge not only whether or not you read, but also whether you bothered to come to class (the quizzes serve as a proxy for taking attendance). When the end of the semester comes and I am faced with borderline grades, I will look to your quiz history and total to help me decide whether or not to bump you up a notch. For example, if you end the semester with a 79.3 average, but with a solid quiz total indicative of effort and crackerjack attendance, you will have earned a "B-." If, on the other hand, your average is a 79.3, but you did not attend class and scored abysmally on quizzes, you will receive the "C+." Museum
Visitation Missed exams. If you know that you will miss an exam, you must notify me about this prior to your absence. Even if you are bed-ridden by illness, you must still contact me to explain the situation prior to your absence. If you follow this protocol, you may make up the exam sometime in the subsequent three days. If you fail to follow this protocol, you will not be permitted to make up the exam. Note: You may notify me of your impending absence by phone or e-mail, but be advised that both my voice mail and e-mail indicate the time of your message. I recommend using e-mail and keeping a copy of the sent message as proof that you notified me of your absence in a timely fashion. Missed quizzes. You are required to attend class every day, and your quizzes will permit me to gauge whether or not you have done so. Occasionally, you may miss a class due to illness or other unforeseen event. To accommodate such absences, all students may take a make-up quiz the day before each of the three exams. The make-up will consist of five questions, and will be worth 10 points. Students who missed an assignment due to absence may replace a "0" with the make-up grade. Those who attended class regularly and did not miss any assignments may also take the make-up quiz. I will use the make-up score to replace a lower score recorded on an off day during the preceding exam period. No one may earn more than 10 make-up points, so if you miss more than 10 points worth of assignments per exam period for absence, failure to read, or other reason, you are out of luck for the difference. Tardiness. Late arrivals are distracting to me and other students. If you cannot arrive on time, do not come to class. If you arrive late, I will note this. Excessive tardiness will result in a penalty in your final grade. Classroom etiquette. During class time, do not talk to others, allow your cell phone to ring, snap your gum, read the newspaper, or engage in other inconsiderate activities. If your behavior disturbs your colleagues or me, I will ask you to leave, and I will deduct points from your final grade. Academic dishonesty. Cheating on any exam, quiz or lab-or engaging in any form of academic dishonesty as outlined in the USU honor code-will result in a grade of "F" for the course. Student privacy. In compliance with the Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), the Anthropology program maintains the confidentiality of students' records. However, because Anth 1030 is a very large class and presents challenges when it comes to returning student papers, I will circulate a waiver that will allow me to return your exams and assignments in ways that may not perfectly preserve your privacy (e.g., placing exams in a pile at the front of the room). The waiver is optional, and I will accommodate students who prefer to have their work returned directly to them. Top...MODULE 1: Introduction
to Archaeology & Archaeological Methods
MODULE 2: Human Evolution and Hunter-Gatherer Prehistory
MODULE 3: The Rise of Cultural Complexity
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