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doing archaeology, schedule   (links in blue)


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WEEK 1: understanding the value and basic practices of archaeology


17 Feb
MON
9:00 to 11:10 am, Barnes 410
1. Course Overview. 
2. ​What is archaeology? 
​3. How are artifacts used to develop inferences? Observation and inference activity. Worksheet similar to what will be used with Kelly.
 
4. Start scheduling individual student meetings. 
​11:15 First Mondays

18 Feb
​TUE
9:00 to 12:00 pm
1. Discuss Kelly
2. Describe assignment associated with Kelly
3. Introduction to archaeology through the Cactus Ruin activity (Themes: the scientific method as applied in archaeological  research, research design, inference, and sampling). 
4. Introduction to Field Notebooks for afternoon.
5. Questions about course? 

1:00 to 3:00 Lab (Barnes 410).
Map and compass. Reading topographic maps and orienting a map. Example of topo maps in Compass reports (Pulpit Rock).  
READ: Kelly, The Fifth Beginning, pp. ix to 19. 
READ: Shafer-Elliott (textbook), pp. 7-14, 20-33 
READ: Field Methods, Research Design and Sampling Techniques, pp. 21 to 25 (Canvas, Files)
READ: Resources to prepare for the Cactus Ruin activity in class, click here.  
READ: 
Key Concepts page (select link) so you recognize when you're encountering a term/concept. ​
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​READ: Entire course website; review rubrics (click links on Grading page) come to class with any questions. ​​​​

FOR LAB: 
​READ: USGS, Topographic Map symbols (Canvas)
WATCH: REI, How to Read a Topo Map ​​

19 Feb
WED
9:00 to 12:00 
1. ​Discuss Kelly: Technology, Culture 
2. Formation processes, context, artifact types
ACTIVITY: Introduction to artifacts.​Focus on lithics, draw, measure, and photograph.  
READ: Kelly, The Fifth Beginning, pp. 20-57
​READ: Shafer-Elliott, pp. 65-93 
​READ: What is left? Evidence (Canvas, Files).


20 Feb
​THU
9:00 to 12:00. 
1. Discuss Kelly: Agriculture, State, and Fifth Beginning
​2. Introduction to Colwell
3. Select student discussion leaders of Colwell
4. Introduction to mapping
​ACTIVITY: Surveying and using a Garmin and Trimble to take GPS points/lines; data will be imported during the GIS lab on Friday. Dress warmly - we'll go outside to use the Trimbles.  
READ: Kelly, The Fifth Beginning, pp. 58 to 122. 
READ: Stearns 1998, Why Study History? (click link)​​​
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READ: OAHP Survey manual, on Mapping, pp. 25-30
READ: Shafer-Elliot, pp. 94-96

21 Feb
​FRI
9:00 to 12:00 ​Meet at GIS lab on the first floor of the library. Topics and activities to include: brief intro to GIS. Intro to producing a site map. Step by step instructions on importing Trimble and Garmin data in ArcMap. Now, start making a map! 

​​READ: Colwell, pp. 1-12
​READ: Field Methods in Archaeology, Mapping (Canvas, Files)
READ: ​
Mapping information​
INSPECT:  The sample sketch maps and survey map in the Files, folder: "2_Sample Maps.." These are the types of maps you will need to produce for the Final Field Report. 

SUBMIT on Canvas: 9:00 am Answers to questions on Kelly.

WEEK 2: building archaeological skills for site recording


24 Feb
​MON
9:00 to 12:00 
1. Discuss Kelly
2. 
​Discuss Colwell
3. How is knowledge created in archaeology (flow chart)?
4. Introduce Cultural Resource Survey Report 
READ: Colwell, Living Histories, Histories and Traditions, pp. 1-44
SKIM/READ: ​OST CC 01 Class II Survey 2017​
READ: Colorado Cultural Resource Survey Manual, pp. 52-56





25 Feb
​TUE
9:00 to 12:00
1. Discuss Colwell  
2. Review site maps

3. Introduction to technical writing

​1:00 to 3:00 Lab Skill building for documenting an archaeological site.  Eight stations, from the Management Component Form to photographing artifacts. 
READ: Colwell, Living Histories, Explorations and Contestations, pp. 45-82
READ: Budinski, Technical Writing, CH 1​, IMPORTANT! This clarifies the writing expectation for the Survey Report you will do. 
READ: Sarther, Enough with that word!​


For afternoon lab: 
​REVIEW/SKIM
: Horn, Historic Artifact Guide
REVIEW/SKIM: Canvas Folder, Site Forms, OAHP

9:00 First GIS maps due, review in class. ​​

26 Feb
WED
9:00 to 12:00
1. Discuss Colwell
​2. Build a document management system for the survey and report: Dropbox and OneNote. 

Activity: Team meetings on creating the report - starting research now by building the document template, deciding on who is doing what, and building a file management system.  

​READ​: Colwell, Living Histories, Law and Ethics, pp. 83-108
​READ: Shafer-Elliot, pp. 58-62, 140-143
REVIEW​​: Readings on research design from Week 1. We'll be working on our research design tomorrow in class. 

REVIEW: ​OST CC 01 Class II Survey 2017​ - Having an example of a completed report is helpful. 

"Take Action" Society for American Archaeology, Find my Representative and Issues List. 

​

27 Feb
​THU
9:00 to 12:00
1. Discuss Colwell
2. Discuss chapter, Field Methods in Archaeology, Site Survey
3. Create Research Design
​3. What is excavation?

ACTIVITY: Research Design for visit to archaeological site. ​
READ: Colwell, Communities and Collaborations, pp. 109-132. 
READ: ​Field Methods in Archaeology, Site Survey​ (Canvas)
READ: OAHP, Survey Manual, pp. 13-19
READ: Shafer-Elliot, pp. 44-57
REVIEW:  Two CRM Survey Report in the Canvas Folder:  1_Pulpit Rock Park, CC 02 Project Resources
​READ: Cultural Resource Survey Report assignment ​

28 Feb
​FRI
9:00 to 12:00 pm Field trip. Historic site visit to record a historic archaeological site. 

8:55 am meet at loading dock, turnaround behind Barnes (north side). Dress warmly, wear multiple layers! 
​READ: Shafer-Elliot, pp. 34-37, 186-196
​REVIEW:  All site forms and instructions that will be used in the field: Management Component Form, Historic Component Form, Photo log, etc. 
REVIEW: Equipment list, modify based on 1/2 day in the field and weather, as discussed in class. 



week 3: rePORTING an archaeological site


2 Mar
​MON
9:00 to 12:00 Meet at the GIS Lab. Activities to include: Brief review of how to produce a site map. Work time on your own to map a site with points taken in the field and imported during Session 
​NEW: Introducing a Location Map

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MAKE PROGRESS ON:  sections of your Cultural Resource Survey Report 
​
​​Practice Citation Quiz available on Canvas

3 Mar
​TUE
9:00 to 12:00 Meet at the GIS Lab. Activities to include: Continue working on Location and Sketch maps for Pulpit Rock Park Survey CC 02. Import new points/polygons and work on producing a site map, as desired.  
NEW: Where to find and download layers to build your own maps in the future. 

1:00 to 3:00 Lab (Barnes 412). NRHP evaluations and all group Q & A on the Cultural Resource Survey Report followed by team meetings and collaborative work time. Peer review of Sketch and Location maps. ​
MAKE PROGRESS ON: sections of your Cultural Resource Survey Report 
​​
FOR LAB:  Bring site maps to class for discussion and critique

4 Mar
​WED
9:00 to 12:00  
1. Discuss Colwell.  
2. Sampling

Activity: How do we find sites? 
READ: Colwell, Living Histories, Conclusion pp. 133​-138 and review your notes on the book. 
READ: Field Methods, Research Design and Sampling Techniques, pp. 25 to 33 (chapter in Canvas, Files)

5 Mar
​THU
9:00 to 12:00
Discussion led by Anna Cordova, Colorado Springs City Archaeologist
1. Discuss Kennett et al. and Claw et al. 
​2. What to expect at a professional conference? 
READ: Kennett et al. 2017 Archaeogenomic Evidence Reveals Prehistoric Matrilineal Dynasty (Canvas)
READ: ​
Claw, et al. Chaco Canyon Dig Unearths Ethical Concerns (Canvas)
WATCH: NAGRPA One Size Doesn't Fit All  25 min
​READ: Shafer-Elliott, pp. 217-234
5:00 pm Last day to submit Group Assessment for Living Histories Assignment


6 Mar
​FRI
8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Attend Colorado Council of Professional Archaeologists (CCPA) Annual Meeting in Pueblo.  Meet at Barnes loading dock at 8:00 am for transportation.  
Take notes in your field notebook on conference presentations.
Conference website, https://ccpa2020.weebly.com/

7 Mar
​SAT
7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Attend CCPA Annual Meeting in Pueblo, CO
Take notes in your field notebook on conference presentations.

Week 4: archaeology, the past, and you


9 Mar 
​MON
No class due to Saturday meeting
Scott will be in Barnes 312 office 9 to 2. Teams should collaborate on their Survey Reports. Meet with Scott for feedback on reports.
Meet with Scott to receive feedback on reports -- strongly recommended, not required. 

10 Mar
​TUE
8:45 or 9:15 (Depending on Group A or B) Meet at GIS Lab - Exam,  everyone will take GPS points and produce a sketch map.  You will have until 1:00 pm when we begin our lab.  After the lab you will have until  4:00 pm. 

1:00 to 2:00 Meet at Fine Arts Center.  Meet with the SW Curator, discuss NAGPRA, and special collections visit. 
REVIEW: Archaeological Mapping Description
Field Notebooks ​due (bring to lab or drop off at my office by the end of the day)

Resubmit of answers to Kelly (optional)



11 Mar
​WED
What have we learned? 
Next steps in archaeology. 
​READ: Childs: Finders Keepers ​​​
​
OPTIONAL:
READ: Ethics in Professional Archaeology

​WATCH: Visit with Respect
READ: ​Altshchul and Patterson 2010 Trends in Employment and Training in American Archaeology
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9:00 am Final Survey Report due
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9:00 All Key Concept Quiz Attempts must be complete. 

























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