Online Course: Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1 - Certificate and CEUs
UniversalClass - Connecting Teachers and Learners WorldwideJoin Now | Sign In | Shopping Cart
Sunday, May 11, 2008
You Are Here: Home > School of Sciences > Archaeology >
Learn Online: Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1
Home Course Catalog A - Z List Teach Online My Transcript My Classes

- Areas of Study -

Course Information Syllabus Request Information Tell a Friend Similar CoursesMore Options
 

Online Class: Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1

Use this form to join this online class.

- OR -
Course Cost
Basic Course: $35.00
with Certificate & CEUs: $60.00
In this introductory course Part 1, we consider what archaeology is, and how it fits into the scheme of anthropology. Learn something of early Australian anthropologists and how archaeology developed in Australia. Consider the formative processes of the earth, and look at how plate tectonics effected biogeography. You will gain knowledge about various theories of Hominid dispersal, like Out of Africa and Multi-regionalism. Discover facts about the Ice Age and fluctuating Pleistocene sea levels. Find out when and how Australia was first colonized, was it 40,000 or 60,000 years ago? Archaeology is a multidisciplinary science, and this course exposes you to archaeology papers, with the benefit of discussion through the forum or interaction with the instructor. This course is designed for anyone interested in Australian archaeology, or archaeology in general. Completing Introductory Australian Archaeology Part 1 is a prerequisite to Part 2. Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish. An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions.

If you would like to receive more information regarding this course, scroll down and fill out the "Request More Information" form and we'll try to answer any of your questions within the day.

Continuing Education Units (CEU)
1.0 CEUs

Course Description

In this introductory course Part 1, we consider what archaeology is, and how it fits into the scheme of anthropology. Learn something of early Australian anthropologists and how archaeology developed in Australia. Consider the formative processes of the earth, and look at how plate tectonics effected biogeography. You will gain knowledge about various theories of Hominid dispersal, like Out of Africa and Multi-regionalism. Discover facts about the Ice Age and fluctuating Pleistocene sea levels. Find out when and how Australia was first colonized, was it 40,000 or 60,000 years ago? Archaeology is a multidisciplinary science, and this course exposes you to archaeology papers, with the benefit of discussion through the forum or interaction with the instructor. This course is designed for anyone interested in Australian archaeology, or archaeology in general.
Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1 is designed for anyone interested in Australian archaeology, or archaeology in general. Part 1 starts at the beginning, outlining various branches of archaeology, and discusses how archaeology fits into the scheme of anthropology. A lesson on plate tectonics provides an overview of continental drift, with technical details on tectonics, and how this relates to the biogeographical distribution of flora and fauna. Leaving this global perspective, we examine Pleistocene ice ages, falling sea levels and theories on hominid dispersal. This course introduces you to the controversy surrounding Australian colonization dates, along with various models for colonization. Students taking this course look at stone artifacts, raw materials, procurement and regional styles.

How were these stone artifacts made and what was their function? Be prepared to become involved, discuss, email and read many articles. Participants are encouraged to use electronic resources as a source of information and many links are provided to broaden their knowledge base. Archaeology is a dynamic field, with growing interdisciplinary interaction and this course endeavors to introduce participants into the exciting world of archaeological investigation.

Instructor Stephen Ewings was born and raised in the Great Victoria Desert of Western Australia, growing up within an Aboriginal community (pitjantjarra language). He has also worked in archaeology and paleo-ecotourism in outback Australia.


This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.

Course Lessons

  1. 1. Introduction - What is archaeology? Early Australian anthropology. Australian archaeologists in profile.
  2. 2. Plate Tectonics and Australian Biogeography - An introduction to one aspect of palaeontology, looking at biogeography and setting the background for Australia's colonisation.
  3. 3. Ice Ages, Sea Levels and Hominid Dispersal - Pleistocene Ice Age, sea levels and radiation patterns of early Homo species.
  4. 4. Theory of Australian Colonisation - How and when did the first people arrive in Australia?
  5. 5. Stone Artefact Procurement and Manufacture - Raw material type, sources and manufacturing technique.
Request More Information
About this Course

Have a question? Contact us for more information regarding this course.

Your Name :

Your Email:

Comments:

Optional Certificates Awarded

  1. Certificate of Class Participation
  2. Certificate of Merit
  3. Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
  4. Certificate of Academic Excellence

Three certificates will be made available: 1.A Certificate of Participation Awarded to students completing all coursework, and posting three thought provoking forum postings. 2.A Certificate of Merit Awarded to students completing all coursework, posting three thought provoking forum postings, and displaying a keen interest in the course. 3.A Certificate of Outstanding Achievement Awarded to students who achieve grades of 85% and above, completion of all coursework, five thought provoking forum postings and displaying a keen interest in the course 4. Certificate of Academic Excellence - Issued by Instructor at his discretion!


Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit. Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official. To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Transcript Service. Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers to verify your achievement).

Additional Information

Course Title : Introduction to Australian Archaeology Part 1
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 6371
Course Type : General Education
Course URL : http://class.universalclass.com/ausarch100
Course Review :
Instructor : Stephen Ewings
Syllabus : View Syllabus
Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Course Fee :
Basic Course: $35.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $60.00
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course. This course may not fulfill any local, state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
Tell a Friend
About this Course
Name:

Email:
Choose from 5 Payment Methods
  • Credit Card Online
    (through our Verisign approved, secured servers)
  • Credit Card over the Phone
  • Credit Card through FAX
  • Check/Money Order through Mail
  • PayPal
To use any of these methods you must press the "Join Class" button on this screen and go through the online registration process in order to generate the correct order form and correctly process your enrollment.

Promotional Code:  
(if you do not have a promotional code leave this blank)
I have read and accepted the General Disclaimer and Terms of Service.

   

Document your coursework with a Certificate of Course Completion. Pre-pay now for the Certificate Option and receive a $5.00 discount off the regular certificate price (normally $30.00). Includes both an online version and a hard-copy of your certificate, verified and tracked by a unique serial number.


Other Related Classes in Archaeology

  • Castles of the United Kingdom Take a walk with me back in time to the days of knights in shining Armour astride fiery steeds, a time a chivalry and glory. Look at what the castle really is and types of castle found in the United Kingdom. This is followed by an insight into castle lif...
  • Introduction to Physical Geography This is a non-technical introduction to Physical Geography. Physical Geography is the study of the physical side of Earth. This includes the four spheres of Earth, and in this class you will understand how Earth spheres interrelate. We will examine&...
  • Physical Geography - Landscape Appreciation Part 1 Physical Geography studies the physical world around us.  It explains natural features on Earth, such as climate, rock types, vegetation, volcanoes, earthquakes, and weather systems, and why they are found in their particular location...
  • Physical Geography - Landscape Appreciation Part 2 Physical Geography - Landscape Appreciation Part 2 takes up where Part 1 leaves off.  This class finishes the presentation of the world climate zones introduced in Part 1.  It continues with forces that shape the landscape such as ero...




About Us | Having a Problem? | Contact Us
Disclaimer | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

© 2008 UniversalClass™ All rights reserved.