The Archaeology of Southern Ontario

School of Continuing Studies

2871 The Archaeology of Southern Ontario  Email this information to yourself or a friend  Remind me of this course at a later date search again Course Details Learn about the practice of archaeology in southern Ontario.  Join us for an archaeological adventure doing hands-on fieldwork at the Koffler Scientific Reserve near King City.  Participate in actual fieldwork including mapping, surveying and excavating a historic farmstead as well as looking for aboriginal sites. The Koffler Scientific Reserve offers a pristine landscape to examine how human occupations have altered the environment of southern Ontario. It contains 16 farmsteads ranging from totally undeveloped lots to those farmed over a period of time.  In addition, we might discover and investigate First Nations sites on this environmentally sensitive, protected region of the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine. Learn about the practice of archaeology in southern Ontario.  Join us for an archaeological adventure doing hands-on fieldwork at the Koffler Scientific Reserve near King City.  Participate in actual fieldwork including mapping, surveying and excavating a historic farmstead as well as looking for aboriginal sites. The Koffler Scientific Reserve offers a pristine landscape to examine how human occupations have altered the environment of southern Ontario. It contains 16 farmsteads ranging from totally undeveloped lots to those farmed over a period of time.  In addition, we might discover and investigate First Nations sites on this environmentally sensitive, protected region of the beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine. Classes onsite at the Koffler Scientific Reserve in King Township, west of Newmarket. Limited enrolment. Offered by the Archaeology Centre, University of Toronto, in  collaboration with the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Notes Much of the course will be conducted outdoors (3-4 hours per day). Be prepared for hot and humid, or cool and rainy weather.  We will have access to drinking water and indoor toilets, but be sure to come equipped with hat, sunscreen, water bottle, mosquito repellent and stout walking shoes.  Anyone with bee allergies must inform the instructors and carry their own Epipen. Inquiries should be directed to the instructors at archaeology-at-utoronto.ca.     Sections   2871 - 001 The Archaeology of Southern Ontario       Spring/Summer - 13   Status:  Available   Section Schedule(s):   Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00AM - 3:00PM  8 Jul 2013 to 19 Jul 2013 Number of Sessions: : 10 Tuition Option(s):   Flat Fee non-credit    $800.00 Potential Price Adjustment(s):   Campus:   King City Instruction Method:  SEMINAR  Instructors: Margaret Morden Dr. Sarah Stewart   Receipt Note(s):  Classes onsite at the Koffler Scientific Reserve in King Township, west of Newmarket: 17000 Dufferin Street, King City, with a one-hour lunch break.     University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies 158 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario. M5S 2V8 | (Ph) 416 978-2400 | (Fax) 416 978-6666 | learn@utoronto.ca