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Cultural Resource Management
This program prepares archaeology students for part-time or full-time employment in the cultural resource management sector, which is the biggest employer of archaeologists in British Columbia. The program offers a package of courses, including the Archaeology Field School, to provide practical knowledge, skills, and experiences needed in the field of cultural resource management or other career directions.
The curriculum consists of archaeology courses, and others drawn from First Nations Studies and Geography. Earned units may be applied to the archaeology major or minor programs, and to a bachelor's degree. However, units earned in the certificate cannot be applied to another ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV certificate or diploma.
Program Requirements
Students complete at least 32 units, of which 25 units are required core courses and the remaining 7 units are selected from the additional courses list. Students must complete a minimum of 15 units at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV.
Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisite requirements for courses used toward the certificate.
Core Courses
Students complete a minimum of 25 units, including all of
An examination of fact and ideology in history and historic events involving contact between Indigenous and European peoples. The course will also address questions of research methodologies in studying Indigenous/European relations, such as the evaluation of oral history and written ethnohistoric sources. An additional focus will be on gender as it influences perspectives. Students with credit for FNST 201W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Social Sci.
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Chelsey Armstrong |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Online |
Analysis and interpretation of archaeological material culture. This lecture and laboratory course combines the practical problems of recognition and interpretation of archaeological specimens, typology, seriation, and statistical procedures with the basic principles of archaeological theory. Prerequisite: ARCH 101 or ARCH 201. Students who have completed ARCH 372 cannot take ARCH 282 for additional credit.
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Bob Muir |
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Examines cultural heritage management as the universal process by which people use places, objects and traditions from the past to educate, entertain, profit, promote change, maintain status quo, create identities, and build communities and nations. The course presents archaeology as one aspect of cultural heritage management and as an activity governed by national laws and international conventions for protecting and making appropriate use of heritage. Using case studies from Canada and abroad, the course explores stewardship as a fundamental professional ethic in archaeology and other fields engaged in studying, applying, and safeguarding personal, familial, communal, national, and transnational heritage. Prerequisite: 30 units including one of ARCH 100, ARCH 101, ARCH 201, GEOG 100 or REM 100. Breadth-Humanities.
The prehistory and cultural traditions of the region. The content, antecedents, relationships, and changes in these cultures through time. Technological, socio-economic, and environmental factors in culture growth. Prerequisite: ARCH 273.
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Rudy Reimer |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Surveys the origins, implementations, and need for archaeological heritage legislation on an international and national scale. Topical issues associated with contract archaeology, public archaeology, native heritage, and avocational societies are incorporated. Prerequisite: ARCH 101 or ARCH 201.
A series of exercises in which the student must demonstrate the ability to apply the various recording and mapping skills covered in the course. The graded exercises are done individually and in teams, both on-campus and in the field. Prerequisite: ARCH 282 or 372 and permission of the department. Normally taken concurrently with ARCH 433 and 435.
A practical application of the background knowledge and specific techniques of ARCH 433 and 434. It takes place in a research oriented field excavation. Evaluation of student performance is based upon assessments of efficiency and accuracy of excavation techniques/recording procedures, and upon the student's overall contribution to the smooth functioning of the team. Students may repeat this course for credit when the field project is different. Variable units: 3, 4, 5, 6. Prerequisite: ARCH 282 or 372 and permission of the department. Normally taken concurrently with ARCH 433 and 434.
and one of
Involves a survey and examination of method, theory and related topics associated with contemporary Indigenous Studies research in applied contexts. Ethical conduct and protocols for working within First Nations communities are reviewed. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or 201W. Students with credit for FNST 301 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Wenona Hall |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Examines issues that arise when Aboriginal people must balance economic development and cultural integrity. Topics include self-reflexive internalist research, ethics and best practices in representing Indigenous heritage, public laws and land claim agreements affecting heritage, the exhumation and repatriation of human remains and religious freedom and access to sacred sites and objects. Prerequisite: 45 units or permission of the instructor. Students who have taken INDG (or FNST) 322 previously under this topic may not take this course for further credit. Students with credit for FNST 353W may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
An examination of Indigenous peoples' perspectives on political, social and legal issues involving their rights as first citizens of Canada and North America, and the practical and political relations with various levels of government. Issues examined include: Indigenous rights and title, self government models and concepts, constitutional matters, the impact of federal government policies, including their impact on women's lives, and Indigenous communities and politics. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or 201W. Recommended: POL 221. Students with credit for FNST 401 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Eldon Yellowhorn |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
This course explores the subject of traditional Indigenous knowledge and its contemporary implications for Indigenous programs in such areas as economic development, ecotourism, spiritualism, language retention, biodiversity, ethnoscience, environmentalism, and heritage conservation. Indigenous perspectives on patents, copyrights, and other creative products from traditional culture will also be examined through lecture, guest speakers and seminar presentation. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or INDG (or FNST) 201W. Students with credit for FNST 403 may not take this course for further credit.
* or comparable regional course subject to departmental approval
** students who intend to complete a non-¶¡ÏãÔ°AV field school for credit must consult the Academic Advisor for pre-approval. Field school courses must include essential skills in survey, mapping, testing, excavation, and other such standard activities.
Additional Courses
Students complete at least two (7 units) additional courses, at least one of which must be ARCH 340-5, ARCH 373-5, ARCH 388-4, ARCH 390-4, or ARCH 485-5.
This course will be offered from time to time to meet special needs of students and to make use of specializations of visiting faculty members. Prerequisite: 30 units or by permission of instructor.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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George Nicholas |
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
An introduction to the study of animal remains from archaeological sites. Coverage of the major concepts and methods used in the study of animal remains and detailed practical coverage of the vertebrate skeleton. Prerequisite: ARCH 101 or ARCH 201.
An introduction to archaeological conservation, the processes affecting the condition of archaeological materials prior to excavation, during excavation, during analysis, exhibition and during reposition. Successful completion of this course will give archaeologists a good understanding of the various materials they encounter during excavation and how to preserve these artifacts and other materials. It will not qualify students to be professional archaeological conservators. Prerequisite: Six units in Archaeology, including ARCH 101 or ARCH 201.
A detailed and lab-intensive study of the human skeletal remains and dental variation. Designed for students to learn how to identify all the bones in the human skeleton, both whole and fragmentary. Focuses on archaeological and forensic field and lab applications for the study of the human skeleton. Prerequisite: ARCH 131 or any lower division ARCH, BISC, HSCI, or BPK course.
An introduction to theory and method in North American historical archaeology. Laboratory instruction is provided in historic artifact analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: ARCH 101 or ARCH 201, and one lower division ARCH course.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Ross Jamieson |
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
This course introduces the concept of archaeological sites as active constituents in natural Quaternary land-forming and land-altering systems. Lectures will focus on all processes which may have contributed to the present geomorphological contexts of archaeological sites and their sedimentary and pedological contents. Prerequisite: ARCH 285 or a minimum of 12 units from any program. Students with credit for ARCH 438 may not take this course for further credit.
An introduction to the recovery and analysis of macroscopic archaeological plant remains. The major methodological and interpretive issues in archaeobotany will be covered, with an emphasis on plant domestication in selected regions of the world. Prerequisite: ARCH 101 or ARCH 201 and either ARCH 272/272W or 273. Students who have taken ARCH 334 or ARCH 335 may not take this course for further credit.
A course in which students can undertake specific laboratory, library or field based research supervised by a faculty member. Variable units: 3, 4, 5 or 6. Prerequisite: 45 units, including ARCH 282 or 372, and permission of the department.
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An in-depth study of how to manufacture and analyze stone tools. Includes rock and mineral identification, stone working by students, fracture mechanics, and relevance to theoretical problems. Prerequisite: ARCH 282 or 372.
An introduction to the theories and practices of remote sensing, including sensors and platforms, image collection, preliminary image analysis and interpretation, and a review of remote sensing applications in environmental monitoring and resource management. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Bing Lu |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
A basic overview of Geographical Information Systems and Science; GIS software, hardware, data structures and models; spatial data, operations and algorithms; practical applications and limitations. Students with credit for GEOG 354 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Shivanand Balram |
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Advanced remote sensing principles and data processing techniques, including image correction and enhancement, advanced image analysis and information extraction, land cover classification and change detection, and integration of remote sensing and GIS. Prerequisite: GEOG 253. Quantitative.
An examination of technical components of GIS. Topics include spatial representations, generalization and data management; computational algebra and set theory; digital surfaces and terrain models. Prerequisite: GEOG 255. Quantitative.
This course introduces the student to the principles and practices of resource planning within a Canadian context. Special attention is paid to land-use planning as it relates to major resource sectors. Prerequisite: One of GEOG 322, 363, 383, or 389.
Involves a survey and examination of method, theory and related topics associated with contemporary Indigenous Studies research in applied contexts. Ethical conduct and protocols for working within First Nations communities are reviewed. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or 201W. Students with credit for FNST 301 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Wenona Hall |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
This course is an introduction to the study of plant knowledge and use by Indigenous peoples. It provides students with information about the role of plants in Indigenous cultures including such areas as foods, medicines, technology, ceremony, ecological indicators, and within Indigenous knowledge and classification systems. Special focus may be placed on the ethnobotany of one or more Indigenous groups or culture areas. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or INDG (or FNST) 201W. Students with credit for FNST 332 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
An examination of Indigenous peoples' perspectives on political, social and legal issues involving their rights as first citizens of Canada and North America, and the practical and political relations with various levels of government. Issues examined include: Indigenous rights and title, self government models and concepts, constitutional matters, the impact of federal government policies, including their impact on women's lives, and Indigenous communities and politics. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or 201W. Recommended: POL 221. Students with credit for FNST 401 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Eldon Yellowhorn |
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
This course explores the subject of traditional Indigenous knowledge and its contemporary implications for Indigenous programs in such areas as economic development, ecotourism, spiritualism, language retention, biodiversity, ethnoscience, environmentalism, and heritage conservation. Indigenous perspectives on patents, copyrights, and other creative products from traditional culture will also be examined through lecture, guest speakers and seminar presentation. Prerequisite: INDG (or FNST) 101 or INDG (or FNST) 201W. Students with credit for FNST 403 may not take this course for further credit.
+ when topic is applicable (e.g., applied archaeology; archaeological legislation; ethics in archaeology; first nations issues in archaeology)