Field-school in Paleoanthropology and Paleolithic Archaeology

Course Details

Field school in Paleoanthropology and Paleolithic Archaeology
Credits: 6
Dates: July 15- August 15, 2013 (Dates change yearly)

The course is available to 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students, and graduate students. The course is offered through The University of Winnipeg.  Applications from graduate and upper level undergraduate students from other universities are welcome. Among the applicants from outside The University of Winnipeg, priority is given to students with a career interest in Paleoanthropology, Paleolithic Archaeology and Paleontology.

Students will participate in the survey of the Gorge, excavation of Mala Balanica, Velika Balanica and Pesturina caves, processing of soil samples and artifacts and documentation and basic analysis of the sample. In addition, there will be several formal lectures in different aspects of the project by specialists working on the project and distinguished visitors. Students will be supervised by a team member, each of whom will be responsible for providing instruction and support for four students at any time during the field work.

Lectures and workshops in data recording, lithic technology, human osteology and quaternary paleontology will be held throughout the field season. Spontaneous discussions and expression of individual interests are particularly encouraged.

Excursions to the paleolithic caves in Eastern Serbia, Monastery complex in Manasija, and a free day in Niš are planned for the duration of the Field School.

Grading: Will be based on a log book (25%), field performance observations by the field supervisors and instructors (20%), team work (30%) and five reading assignments (25%) to be submitted before the field season begins. Each student will keep a log book of activities in the field with details of documentation.  Students will be marked at the end of each rotation on their logbook, field performance and teamwork.    Registration and grading will be administered by The University of Winnipeg.  

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Enrollment is limited. To ensure a place on the team applicants should send their application before March 1st, 2013. While space might be available after that date, preference will be given to students applying before that time. Undergraduate students should list any relevant courses such as one of the following University of Winnipeg courses or equivalent courses from other universities:

• ANTH 2220 (Archaeological Field School)
• ANTH 3306 /4306 (Human Osteology)
• ANTH 3308/4308 (Human Evolution)
  
• ANTH-3302/4302 (Primate Adaptation, Biology, and Evolution)
  
• ANTH-3206 (The Origins of Human Culture)
• ANTH-3207 (Zooarchaeology) 
  
• ANTH-3204 (Issues in Prehistoric Archaeology)
  
• ANTH-3210 (Archaeological Laboratory Methods)
  
• ANTH-4303 (Problems in Human and Primate Evolution)
  
• ANTH-4305 (Problems in Biological Anthropology)
  
• ANTH-4307(Advanced Human Osteology)

Or permission of the instructor The course is offered through the University of Winnipeg based on an on-going field collaboration of University of Winnipeg Professor M. Roksandic (Paleoanthropologist), and Belgrade University Professor D. Mihailovic. Participation of Canadian and International students will be governed by the rules and regulations of The University of Winnipeg, Faculty of Science. The students will be responsible for following the set practices of the field project, and reporting to supervisors, instructor, and the PIs.