Program Overview
This unique undergraduate specialization in Environmental Archaeology focuses on reconstructing the relationship between past humans and their environments. Students gain expertise in applying scientific concepts to archaeological field studies and lab projects, developing skills in disciplines such as geology, biology, and physics. Upon graduation, graduates can pursue careers as geoarchaeologists, archaeobotanists, environmental impact assessors, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Discover how ancient humans interacted with past environments in the only undergraduate specialization of its kind in Canada. This specialization develops expertise in reconstructing the relationship between past humans and their environment. You'll gain valuable skills and hands-on experience applying geological, biological, and physical sciences concepts to advanced lab projects and archaeological field studies.
Outline:
- Required Courses:
- ANTH 3680H: Environmental Archaeology (0.5 ANTH credit)
- ANTH 2150H: Archaeological Science I: Introduction to Archaeological Science (1.0 ANTH credit)
- ANTH-EGEO-FRSC 3001H: Applied and Environmental Geophysics (1.0 ANTH, EGEO, or FRSC credit)
- ANTH-BIOL-FRSC 3153H: Archaeological Science II: Ancient Biomolecules (1.0 ANTH, BIOL, or FRSC credit)
- Choose 2.5 ANTH credits from the following:
- 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 Complex Societies
Careers:
- Geoarchaeologist
- Archaeobotanist
- Environmental Impact Assessor
- Archaeozoologist
- Site/Land Surveyor
- Archaeological Data Manager
- Archivist
- Bioarchaeologist
- First Nations Liaison Officer
- Professor
- Archaeologist
Other:
- This specialization is offered at the Peterborough campus.
- It is available as a co-op option.
- 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.
