Programs and Courses - Schenectady County Community College
Programs and Courses - Schenectady County Community College
Programs and Courses - Schenectady County Community College
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Archaeology <strong>Courses</strong>Archaeological ResearchCFN 737-51 60367 $25June 1 – August 31, By AppointmentThis m<strong>and</strong>atory course is only open to the students ofthe <strong>Community</strong> Archaeology Program who wish tovolunteer at different archaeological sites in <strong>Schenectady</strong><strong>County</strong>. Students will conduct research activities inthe field <strong>and</strong> in laboratory settings. Students willparticipate in structured/supervised research, lab <strong>and</strong>field experiences. This course is taught by Dr. RonKingsley <strong>and</strong> Louise Basa, two area archaeologists whofounded <strong>and</strong> developed the <strong>Community</strong> Archaeology Program.H<strong>and</strong>s-on Archaeology for AdultsCFN 239-01 60395 $125Friday-Saturday, July 12-20, 9 am-3 pmArchaeology is more than digging. Students in this course will explore all aspects ofarchaeology: planning, excavation, analysis, interpretation <strong>and</strong> reporting of results throughclass presentations <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>s on activities under the supervision of SCCC’s <strong>Community</strong>Archaeology Program instructor(s). Activities include document study, field survey, diggingtechniques, artifact identification <strong>and</strong> other lab analyses. Course options will includefieldtrips <strong>and</strong> research at local sites within the Stockade <strong>and</strong> the Capital District.Opportunities for continued involvement in any or all aspects of archaeology will bepresented. The course includes an optional field trip on July 17 to an archaeologicalexcavation (weather permitting) <strong>and</strong> guided tours of the exhibits <strong>and</strong> behind-the-scenesarchaeology facilities at the Iroquois Indian Museum, Howe’s Cave, N.Y. This course istaught by Louise Basa, an area archaeologist with extensive field work experience <strong>and</strong>past-president of the NYS Archaeological Association. Ms. Basa was recognized in 2011 bythe Council on Northeast Historical Archaeology for dedication to the field.Archaeology for KidsCFN 419-01 60559 $125Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 9 am-1 pmHow do archaeologists know what life was like for Native Americans in NYS when caribou<strong>and</strong> mastodons roamed the l<strong>and</strong>? Did you know there was a Dutch settlement in <strong>Schenectady</strong>’sStockade area during the 1600s? Students, ages 9-13, will discover how archaeologistsexplore these <strong>and</strong> other questions about people <strong>and</strong> their lives through fun, above groundactivities that will include using survey equipment; deciphering (or decoding) historic maps<strong>and</strong> colonial h<strong>and</strong>writing on documents; identifying mystery objects; learning about howsites are found, excavated <strong>and</strong> dated; <strong>and</strong> playing colonial games. Students are asked tobring a lunch <strong>and</strong> water bottle. This course is taught by Louise Basa <strong>and</strong> Colette Lemon. MsBasa is an area archaeologist with extensive field work experience <strong>and</strong> is past-president of theNYS Archaeological Association. Ms. Basa was recognized in 2011 by the Council on NortheastHistorical Archaeology for dedication to the field. Ms. Lemon is a Museum Specialist <strong>and</strong> hasalso been the Assistant Director of Public <strong>Programs</strong> at the Iroquois Indian Museum. She hasdone archaeological fieldwork in the Hudson River <strong>and</strong> Schoharie Valleys, as well as in Belize.Summer 2013 • 9
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