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Nov 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Archaeology (AA-DTA) Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field and for transfer to a four-year institution. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. If you want to change a course on this map you must speak with an advisor to assure you meet all degree requirements. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete an Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) Degree Requirements Degree, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Important note about transfer: colleges and universities may change their requirements at any time, so this map is not a guarantee of transfer. You will need to check transfer requirements with your intended four-year school.
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1. College Success
- COLLG 110 College Success (3 credits)
Course purpose: A foundational course to explore and affirm a career choice and build upon the skills, knowledge, and resources that will support you at Pierce College and beyond. Note: The College Success course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following. Your advisor will assist you in selecting either the 3- or 5- credit version of the course. Should you choose to repeat a College Success course you must enroll in a College Success course with the same credit amount as the original course; a COLLG 110 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 110 course and a COLLG 115 course grade can only be replaced with a grade from another COLLG 115 course.
2. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists write a variety of types of reports, memos, brochures, and other documents for a variety of audiences. Clear written communication for a variety of audiences. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. Philosophy Course Recommendation
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5. Cultural Anthropology
- ANTH& 206 Cultural Anthropology (5 credits)
Course purpose: You will gain a foundation about anthropology as a discipline, the process of ethnographic research, an application of analytical frameworks to the analysis of social and cultural patterns and practice with the skill of cultural relativism.
6. Math Course Recommendation
The math course you select will depend on the transfer institution you plan to attend and your math placement. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the appropriate course(s).
Note: If you plan to transfer to UW or WSU, you should take MATH& 146
Mathematics Course Distribution List
8. Biological Anthropology
9. English Composition II
10. Social Science Course Recommendation
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- PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists often draw upon the work done in other social sciences as part of their holistic approach. An understanding of the foundations of those disciplines can help them do that more effectively. This course focuses on the individual and the impact of society on who that individual is. - SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists often draw upon the work done in other social sciences as part of their holistic approach. An understanding of the foundations of those disciplines can help them do that more effectively. This course focuses on social groups, institutions, and norms. - ECON 110 Survey of Economics (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists often draw upon the work done in other social sciences. An understanding of the foundations of those disciplines can help them do that more effectively. This course focuses on economic forces and processes in society.
12. Geography Course Recommendation
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- GEOG 200 Human Geography (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists benefit from an understanding of the interaction between humans and the environment. This course examines human lifeways and adaptations in different environments. - GEOG 100 Introduction to Geography (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists benefit from an understanding of the interaction between humans and the environment. This course is a broad introduction that includes both physical geography (landform and natural communities) and human interaction and adaptation in those environments.
Action Item: Select Transfer Institution
Meet with Advisor to select transfer institution to be sure selected courses meet their requirements.
13. Humanities Course Recommendation
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- CMST 105 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. You need to be able to communicate with diverse groups: in the field, with colleagues, and with the general public. - ENGL 207 Native American Literatures (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. Archaeologists interested in working in prehistoric or historic periods in North American would benefit from understanding the experiences and perspectives of Native Americans. - ENGL 264 Literature of U.S. Slavery and Abolition (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. Archaeologists interested in working in historical periods in the USA will benefit from understanding the historical experience of African Americans.
14. Humanities Course Recommendation
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- MUSC 106 World Music (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists need an understanding of diverse ways of thinking and being. Music is a universal form of human expression. In this course, you will get background on the diversity of that expression. - ART 112 Intermediate Drawing (5 credits)
Course purpose: Archaeologists need to be able to draw artifacts, features, maps, and so on as part of your work.
16. Natural Science Course Recommendation
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17. Natural Science Course Recommendation
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- GEOG 210 Physical Geography (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course provides archaeologists with an understanding of how landforms arise and change. This prepares you to better understand the past environments in which artifacts and human remains are found, and in which ancient humans lived. - GEOL& 101 Introduction to Physical Geology (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course provides archaeologists with an understanding of how landforms arise and change. This prepares you to better understand the past environments in which artifacts and human remains are found, and in which ancient humans lived.
18. Humanities/Math Course Recommendation
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19. Anthropology Course Recommendation
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