ANG5094: Writing in Anthropology COURSE SYLLABUS

ANG5094: Writing in Anthropology

Department of Anthropology

College of Sciences, University of Central Florida

COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor:

Scott Branting

Term:

Fall 2021

Office:

Online

Credit Hours

Phone:

(407) 823-4962

Class Meeting Days:

E-Mail:

scott.branting@ucf.edu

Class Meeting Hours:

6:00pm – 8:50pm

Website:

UCF Webcourses

Class Location:

HPH 409M

Office Hours

Online Only:

Dr. Branting W 3:30-5:00 or by

appointment

TA:

TA email:

University Course Catalog Description

Develop scholarly writing skills specific to anthropology in terms of engagement with literature, crafting of

arguments, as well as the style of expression and quoting.

Course Overview

Anthropology requires a distinctive style of writing. This seminar aims to help graduate anthropology

students to develop their scholarly writing skills in a structured and supportive atmosphere by utilizing a

peer-review system and the assistance of a faculty member in providing feedback and guidance. The sub

disciplines of cultural, biological anthropology, and archaeology each cultivate some distinct characteristics,

in particular for presenting results and the degree of engagement with theory. These characteristics will be

highlighted so that students in particular sub disciplines can maximize the usefulness of the workshop for

their own benefit.

Course Objectives

In this course, students will gain skills in:

• Become familiar with expectations in scholarly writing in anthropology

• Improve scholarly writing

• Learn to provide constructive editorial feedback on scholarly writing

I ask that you put energy into your own work, but also be an excellent editor for your classmates. This class

is meant to help us all become better editors, readers, and writers. It should also help us all to be able to

provide constructive and productive feedback for others.

Course Prerequisites

None

Required Text and Articles

There is one required book:

• Belcher, W. (2019): Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks (2

Edition). Chicago: University

of Chicago Press.

Any other readings for this course will be available through the course website on Webcourses@UCF.

Basis for Final Grade

Your grade will be based upon your final written product (25%), intermediary written products (drafts) to be

workshopped in class (2 x 15%), editing and critique of your colleague’s intermediary products (2 x 10%),

editing and critiquing a colleague’s final product during week 14 (14%), your final CV (10%), and a syllabus

quiz (1%). Failure to hand it in assignments or on the due date, in the absence of a pre-accepted excuse,

will result in a score of (0) for that assignment. Failure to participate in the workshopping or peer-reviewed

sessions, in the absence of a pre-accepted excuse, will result in a score of (0) for that assignment.

Assignments

Due Date

Percent of Grade

Max. Points

Syllabus Quiz

By Friday, Week 1 at 3pm

1% and federal

verification requirement

Student – Draft CV

By Friday on Week 5 at

1pm

Student – CV

Week 7 at start of the class

period

10%

Workshopping – product 1

By Friday on Week 8 at

1pm

15%

Workshopping – product 2

By Friday on Week 11 at

1pm

15%

Workshopping – editing

In two classes on Weeks 9

and 12.

20% (2 x 10%)

Final Product

December 1

, 2021 at start

of the class period

(6:00pm)

25%

Peer-Review Session

Finals Week

14%

The syllabus quiz also completes the verification requirement for students who receive federal financial aid.

Verification of student engagement is required to support UCF’s compliance with federal financial aid

regulations. The regulations state that without verification of student engagement at the start of each

course in which a student is enrolled, students will not receive their student aid. UCF is required to verify

that every student enrolled in every course meets this regulation. All students, whether or not you receive

federal student aid, are required to complete the syllabus quiz by 3pm on the Friday of first week.

Letter Grade

Points

93 – 100 points

A-

90 – 92 points

B+

87 – 89 points

83 – 86 points

B-

80 – 82 points

C+

77 – 79 points

73 – 76 points

C-

70 – 72 points

D+

67 – 69 points

63 – 66 points

D-

60 – 62 points

59 and below

Course Policies

Academic Integrity and Student Conduct

All student conduct must conform to the purpose of this class, which is to provide a welcoming and

inclusive environment for the learning and sharing knowledge. This will require civility and respect for each

other during lectures and discussions, as well as trust and cooperation between you and me. Cheating,

plagiarism, and disruptive behavior will, therefore, not be tolerated in class. If your behavior in class is

being disruptive (e.g. talking, violating the electronic device policy, arriving late, distracting other students), I

may use my right as instructor to ask you to leave the class. If a student habitually disturbs the class I also

reserve the right to reduce their final course grade by up to 10%. Plagiarism and cheating are particularly

serious offenses.

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct at <https://scai.sdes.ucf.edu/student-

rules-of-conduct/>. According to Section 1, “Academic Misconduct,” students are prohibited from engaging

1. Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study

aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The

unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.

2. Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of

material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s

efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.

3. Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student,

and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the

express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not

limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction

sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.

4. Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.

5. Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby

attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.

6. Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the

express written permission of the instructor.

7. Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

8. Soliciting assistance with academic coursework and/or degree requirements.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student

handbook, The Golden Rule <https://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/>. UCF faculty members have a responsibility

for students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and

respond to academic misconduct when necessary. Penalties for violating rules, policies, and instructions

within this course can range from a zero on the exercise to an “F” letter grade in the course. In addition, an

Academic Misconduct report could be filed with the Office of Student Conduct, which could lead to

disciplinary warning, disciplinary probation, or deferred suspension or separation from the University

through suspension, dismissal, or expulsion with the addition of a “Z” designation on one’s transcript.

Being found in violation of academic conduct standards could result in a student having to disclose such

behavior on a graduate school application, being removed from a leadership position within a student

organization, the recipient of scholarships, participation in University activities such as study abroad,

internships, etc.

Let’s avoid all of this by demonstrating values of honesty, trust, and integrity. No grade is worth

compromising your integrity and moving your moral compass. Stay true to doing the right thing: take the

zero, not a shortcut.

Course Accessibility

Both I and the University of Central Florida are committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons

with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need access to course content due to course design

limitations should contact the professor as soon as possible. Students should also connect with Student

Accessibility Services (SAS) <http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/> (Ferrell Commons 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone 407-

823-2371). For students connected with SAS, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to

professors, which informs faculty of potential course access and accommodations that might be necessary

and reasonable. Determining reasonable access and accommodations requires consideration of the course

design, course learning objectives and the individual academic and course barriers experienced by the

student. Further conversation with SAS, faculty and the student may be warranted to ensure an accessible

course experience.

COVID-19

I recognize and understand the difficult times we are all in. The COVID-19 pandemic impacts us all in many

ways, including physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, academically, and professionally. I will work

with you on challenges you may be encountering and to provide support to help you succeed. However,

please keep in mind that I will hold you accountable, especially in terms of class attendance, participation,

and contributions.

Statement Regarding Masks in Classrooms

UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated, and we

expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the latest CDC

guidelines. Masks are required in approved clinical or health care settings.

Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality

If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be temporary changes to this course, including

having a backup instructor take over the course or going remote for a short time. Please look for

announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any temporary alterations to this course.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification

Students who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who test positive must contact UCF

Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place. Students

should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested

positive for COVID-19.

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness to discuss

reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their

instructor(s) before missing class.

Course Accessibility and Disability

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a

remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu

to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

In-Class Recording

Students may, without prior notice, record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the student

is enrolled for their own personal educational use. A class lecture is defined as a formal or methodical oral

presentation as part of a university course intended to present information or teach students about a

particular subject. Recording classroom activities other than class lectures, including but not limited to lab

sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a group), class discussion (except when

incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture), clinical presentations such as patient history,

academic exercises involving student participation, test or examination administrations, field trips, and

private conversations is prohibited. Recordings may not be used as a substitute for class participation and

class attendance and may not be published or shared without the written consent of the faculty member.

Failure to adhere to these requirements may constitute a violation of the University’s Student Code of

Conduct as described in the Golden Rule.

University Writing Center:

The University Writing Center (https://guides.ucf.edu/writingcenter) is a free resource for UCF students. If

you require assistance with any part of the writing process, they have trained consultants who can help you

if you plan ahead. Since written assignments comprise a large percentage of your grade for this course, I

would encourage you to seek out their assistance if you require it.

Electronic Device Policy

Students learn in different ways and are comfortable with different technologies. You are welcome to use a

computer, tablet, smartphone or similar device in class meetings for note taking or for completing the

laboratory exercises. You may not, however, use these devices for non-course-related purposes including:

phone calls, texting, checking emails, and making use of the internet. You may also not use the device in

any way that is distracting to other students in the classroom. If you are found to be doing so, you will be

asked to put away the device or stop using the device. The use of a device to send or receive a call or

message is not permitted in class at any point unless there is an emergency. Please be sure these devices

are silenced, in accordance with University policy, and in your pocket or bag for the duration of the class.

Campus Safety

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise during class, everyone needs to work together.

Students should be aware of their surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.

• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door.

Students should make a note of the guide’s physical location and review the online version at

<http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html>.

• Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a plan for

finding safety in case of an emergency.

• If there is a medical emergency during class, students may need to access a first-aid kit or AED

(Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those are located, see

<https://ehs.ucf.edu/automated-external-defibrillator-aed-locations>.

• To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by

going to <https://my.ucf.edu> and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side

of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student

Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone

number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”

• Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors

outside of class.

• To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere, consider

viewing this video (<https://youtu.be/NIKYajEx4pk>).

Accommodations for Active Duty Military Students

Students who are deployed active duty military and/or National Guard personnel and require

accommodation should contact their instructors as soon as possible after the semester begins and/or after

they receive notification of deployment to make related arrangements.

Attendance (including absences for Religious Observances and Authorized University Events or

Co-curricular Activities)

Attendance at class meetings is important for an understanding of course materials and for success in this

class. I will not take formal class attendance, although I may keep a record of attendance of individual

students at my discretion if it is warranted based on class performance. I expect that students attend class

regularly and I will not provide class notes or lecture slides to students for class periods that students miss.

In addition, if you are not in attendance on days when you may be presenting, without a pre-accepted

excuse, you will receive a score of (0) for that assignment. Students with a pre-accepted excuse, including

a religious observance (UCF policy at

<http://regulations.ucf.edu/chapter5/documents/5.020ReligiousObservancesFINALJan19.pdf>) or if you are

representing the university in an authorized event or activity (UCF policy at

<https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/4-401.pdf), will be provided with an alternative time for their

presentations.

Updates and Notifications

The course website on Webcourses will be used for any general notifications or updates to this course,

including changes to this syllabus.

Obtaining Notes for Missed Lectures

If you miss a lecture it is your responsibility to obtain notes from a fellow classmate. I will not provide notes

or a copy of any lecture or activity.

Grades of “Incomplete”

Incomplete grades are only given when an unexpected and documented emergency situation prevented a

student from completing the remaining work at the time when the emergency occurred. I have the right to

make the final decision on whether or not to issue an incomplete, rather than submitting a final grade based

upon your completed work. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the next semester or the “I” will

automatically become an “F” on your transcript.

Course Schedule

This syllabus is tentative and I may make reasonable schedule modifications to meet the goals of the class. Material

other than Belcher will be provided on UCF Webcourses.

Week

Day

Date

Topic

Assignments Due

Reading Assignments

Aug.

Introduction to Class

Classroom – Introduction, Paper Discussions

ASSIGNMENT: Syllabus Quiz due Fri. Aug. 27

, 3pm

Straub (1999) “Responding –

Really Responding – to Other

Students’ Writing”

Belcher (2019) 202-208 and

390-400

Sept.

Grants

Progress Roundtable

Branting Grants – Workshopped 1

Branting Grants

Sept.

Argument Development

Progress Roundtable

Branting Grants – Workshopped 2

Branting Grants

Belcher (2019) Chapter 2-3

Sept.

Literature Review / Background / Works Cited

Progress Roundtable

Branting Grants – Workshopped 3

Branting Grants

Belcher (2019) Chapter 5

Sept.

CVs

Progress Roundtable

Branting CV – Workshopped

ASSIGNMENT: Draft CV

Due Friday Sept 24 by 1pm

Branting CVs

Sept.

Significance and Structure

Progress Roundtable

Workshop – Students Curriculum Vitae

Belcher (2019) Chapter 6 and

Oct.

Analyzing and Presenting Evidence

Progress Roundtable

ASSIGNMENT: Final CV

Due Wednesday Oct 6 by 6pm

Belcher (2019) Chapter 7-8

Oct.

Opening and Concluding

Progress Roundtable

Writing Session and Open Review

ASSIGNMENT: Product 1

Due Friday Oct 15 by 1pm

Belcher (2019) Chapter 10

Oct.

Revising and Editing

Workshop – Product 1

Belcher (2019) Chapter 11 and

Oct.

Writing Session and Open Review

Nov.

Writing Session and Open Review

ASSIGNMENT: Product 2

Due Friday Nov 5 by 1pm

Nov.

Workshop – Product 2

Nov.

Writing Session and open review

Nov.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

No Class

Dec.

FINAL ASSIGNMENT DUE AT START OF CLASS

Wednesday Dec. 1

Writing session and open review

Finals

Dec.

*Note Different Time: 7:00pm – 9:50pm

Peer-Review Session

Bibliography

Straub, Richard

1999 “Responding – Really Responding – to Other Students’ Writing” In The Subject is Writing (2

Edition). Wendy Bishop, ed. Pp. 136-146. Portsmouth: Boynton/Cook Publishers.

Belcher, W.L.

2019 Writing Your Journal Article in Twelve Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success (2

Edition). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Course Syllabus

Jump to Today



Edit



Course Information

Course name:

A Pot for All Seasons: Archaeological Ceramic

Analysis

Course ID: ANT 5195C-0001

Credit hours: 3.0 hours

Semester/year: Fall 2021

Location & time: Wednesday 3-5:50pm, MSB 149



Instructor Contact

Instructor: Dr. Michael Callaghan

Main office: Phillips Hall 409L

Office hours: W, TH 12:30-2 Zoom, and by appt.

Phone: 407-823-4964

E-mail: [email protected]



University Catalog Description

This course provides students with the skills, knowledge and ability to classify, analyze, and interpret

ceramic artifacts commonly recovered from archaeological sites. Prerequisites: Admission to

Anthropology MA, Integrative Anthropological Sciences PhD, or C.I.

Course Overview

Ceramics are the most analytically powerful class of artifacts available to archaeologists in the Ancient

World. Archaeologists have used ceramics to reconstruct site chronologies, patterns of exchange,

political networks, organization of production, aspects of identity, religion, and ideology. This course will

teach students how to study archaeological ceramics through examining several aspects of pottery

classification, analysis, and interpretation. The course will include hands on analysis of ceramic artifacts

and an exploration of fundamental literature in archaeological ceramic studies. This class is designated a

“C” course and contact hours will consist of 50 percent classroom instruction and 50 percent laboratory

instruction.

In this course, students will gain hands-on skills in:

Identifying and interpreting fundamental and contemporary archaeological ceramic literature

Classifying archaeological ceramic material

Applying the results of classification to create ceramic seriations and reconstruct chronologies

Analyzing archaeological ceramics according to paste, form, firing, and finishing attributes

Interpreting the social, political, religious, and economic significance of archaeological ceramics

What textbooks will I need?

There is one text required for the course: Rice, Prudence M. 2015. Pottery Analysis: A Sourcebook. The

University of Chicago Press, Chicago.

Weekly readings will also include a combination of journal articles, book chapters, digital texts, and other

professional and popular writings.

What are the course requirements?

This course begins on August 23, 2021 and ends on December 11, 2021. Over this period, you will be

expected to:

Review online module materials and assigned readings

Participate in all class discussions, class presentations, and course activities

Complete 10 brief syntheses of weekly readings

Complete 10 ceramic lab projects

Generate 1 ceramic attribute coding spreadsheet

Create 1 ceramic typology

Write a short research paper (including a prospectus, annotated bibliography, outline, and final draft)

Present your research paper on the final day of class

All graded work will be submitted online. Please note the due dates carefully. It is your responsibility

to be aware of all due dates for this course. Late assignments will be marked down 10% each day

they are late.

How will I be evaluated and graded?

You can access your scores for your graded work through the 'Grades' link in the main course menu. It is

your responsibility to check on your grades throughout the course. Please allow for a reasonable

amount of time to pass for the grading process to occur. All student grades for each assignment will be

released (unmuted) to the roster at the same time. If you see a problem with your score after the grade

column has been released, please notify me during office hours or by using the Canvas Inbox and I will

rectify the problem as soon as possible. Questions regarding any scores must be addressed within two

weeks of the grade being released.

Your final grade for the course is weighted and will be based on your performance on the following:

Assignment Points Percentage

Attendance and Participation 25 3.5

Syntheses (10) 100 14

Ceramic Labs (10) 100 14

Attribute Coding Spreadsheet 100 14

Ceramic Typology 100 14

Prospectus 25 3.5

Annotated Bibliography 25 3.5

Outline 25 3.5

Final Paper 100 14

Presentation 100 14

TOTAL 700 100

The following +/- grading scale will be used in this course:

Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage

A 95 - 100% C+ 77 - 79%

A- 90 - 94% C 74 - 76%

B+ 87 - 89% C- 70 - 73%

B 84 - 86% D 60 - 69%

B 84 86% D 60 69%

B- 80 - 83% F 59% or less

Incomplete grades are only given in situations where unexpected and documented medical

emergencies prevent a student enrolled in the course in good standing from completing the

remaining work. Your instructor is the final authority on whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete

work must be finished by the end of the subsequent semester or the ‘I’ grade will automatically be

recorded as an ‘F’ on your transcript.

What if I miss a class discussion or assignment?

Time management, problem solving, responsibility and personal accountability are among the most

important things you can refine in a graduate program. You are expected to attend every class meeting

and participate in class activities. However, we must all still carry on with life outside of coursework -

some of you may have employment of family obligations that, upon unforeseen circumstances, may

require you to miss a class. If this is the case, you must notify me ASAP by telephone, e-mail, in

person, or by leaving a message with the department secretary (407-823-2227) prior to any scheduled

class presentations. If you are participating in an official UCF event (e.g., sports or academic events) or

professional development event (e.g., AAPA or SAA annual meetings), please provide the proper

documentation prior to class. You are responsible for consulting the Academic Counseling Office and

the department Graduate Coordinator in cases of illness, family emergency or other personal difficulties

that constitute extended absence and missing coursework.

Only students who can provide a valid documented excuse to verify the reason for their absence will

be allowed the opportunity to complete make-up work. Unexcused late assignments are not accepted

after their due date. To be fair to everyone involved in the weekly peer reviewer process, only work

submitted on time will be graded. It is your responsibility to check the course schedule for assignment

due dates.

How is academic integrity maintained?

Plagiarism, cheating, or academic dishonesty of any kind on any other course work will not be tolerated

and will result at least in an 'F' grade for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the

case, lead to an 'F' grade or 'Z' grade for the entire course) and will be subject to appropriate referral to

the Office of Student Conduct (http://osc.sdes.ucf.edu/faq#students) for further action (e.g., possible

expulsion). See the UCF Golden Rule (http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/) for further information. All

written work in this course is automatically submitted and reviewed for plagiarism during the grading

process.

I will assume your enrollment in this course means that you will adhere to the academic creed of this

University and you will maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. In other words, do not

'recycle' any work from previous university courses (without first conferring with your instructor), and

above all, do not plagiarize any written work from academic and popular journals, academic and

popular texts, or Internet sources. If you do this, the plagiarism check system will detect it and provide a

report listing the sources that you used.

I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not ask me to change (or

expect me to change) your grade illegitimately, to bend rules that would benefit your grade, or ask for

a grade-related opportunity that will not equally be applied the entire class. I will not respond to requests

to 'round up' final grades – you will be assigned the grade that you have earned.

Should I use UCF email or the Canvas Inbox?

In this course, our official mode of communication is through the secure Canvas Inbox system. It is

your responsibility to check the Canvas Inbox and course announcements at least twice per week. You

may also use your UCF Knight's Email account to communicate with the instructor. If you use the UCF

Knights Mail system, please use the course number in your email reference so it is easily recognized,

and please do not forget to add your name at the end of the email.

All communication between student and instructor and between student and student should be respectful

and professional. Please be aware that any correspondence regarding assignments, grades, or class

materials must utilize the Canvas or UCF Knight's Mail system.

When using the proper channels of communication, you can generally expect a response to your email

within 24 hours. However, keep in mind that I may only check my email once, if at all, during the

weekend hours. If you send an email on a Friday afternoon or over the weekend, you may not receive a

response until the following Monday.

How do I receive disability accommodations?

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons

with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities

who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the beginning of the semester to

discuss needed accommodations. Students who need accommodations must be registered with Student

Disability Services (http://www.sds.ucf.edu/) , Student Resource Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-

2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before requesting accommodations from the professor.

Wh t th t h l d ft

What are the course technology and software

requirements?

You are expected to have reliable access to a computer and the Internet for this course. You are also

expected to have Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, and PowerPoint Viewer (or the equivalent) installed on

the computer that you commonly access so that you may properly view multimedia materials linked to

the weekly content of the course. Please visit the following web sites to access and install or upgrade

versions of these products:

http://get.adobe.com/reader/ (http://get.adobe.com/reader/)

https://tpc.ucf.edu/product/microsoft-office-2016/

(http://www.microsoft.com/en-eg/download/details.aspx?id=13)

https://tpc.ucf.edu/product/microsoft-office-2016/

(https://tpc.ucf.edu/product/microsoft-office-2016/)

You must have access to a computer twice a week at the very least. If you do not own a computer, there

are student accessible computers in all of UCF's computer labs and in our department Graduate

Students computer lab in HPH 309. For further information on UCF campus computer labs and a

schedule of hours, please see the following website: http://guides.ucf.edu/content.php?

pid=137016&sid=1173345. (http://guides.ucf.edu/content.php?pid=137016&sid=1173345)

Canvas has an online tracking system where instructors can review a student’s progress while logged

into the course. This assists students and professors in instances where computer ‘glitches’ or ‘Internet

speed bumps’ occur when submitting assignments, taking exams, etc. Therefore, the ‘Bill Gates ate my

homework’ excuse can be traced and verified. If you are having problems in submitting your work,

please contact the instructor so I can point you in the right direction to receive assistance. The most

common form of help is technical assistance provided by OnlineSupport@UCF.

(http://learn.ucf.edu/support/)

What about copyright and third-party software?

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text

materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the

learning environment. Do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these

materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All

In addition, third parties (on sites such as Study Blue, Chegg, CourseHero, etc.) may be selling or

requiring log-in access to class notes and other materials from this class without my authorization.

Please be aware that this is a violation of copyright and such class materials have been known to

contain extensive errors or outdated information, which could affect your performance or grade. Use

these materials at your own risk.

During this course you might encounter public online services and/or software applications, sometimes

called third-party software, such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be related to required

course materials, you will not need to make any personally identifying information on any public site. Do

not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. If you have any concerns

about this, please contact your instructor or OnlineSupport@UCF. (http://learn.ucf.edu/support/)

Statements Regarding COVID-19

General Statement

I recognize and understand the difficult times we are all in. The COVID-19 pandemic impacts us all in

many ways, including physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, academically, and professionally. I will

work with you on challenges you may be encountering and to provide support to help you succeed.

However, please keep in mind that I will hold you accountable, especially in terms of class attendance,

participation, and contributions.

Statement Regarding Masks in Classrooms

UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated, and we

expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the latest CDC

guidelines. Masks are required in approved clinical or health care settings.

Notiﬁcations in Case of Changes to Modality

If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be temporary changes to this course, including

having a backup instructor take over the course or going remote for a short time. Please look for

announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any temporary alterations to this

course.

COVID 19 and Illness Notiﬁcation

Students who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who test positive must contact UCF

Student Health Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place. Students

should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested

positive for COVID-19.

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness to

discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact

their instructor(s) before missing class.

Course Accessibility and Disability

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a

remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact

[email protected] to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

Statement on Florida HB 233

Students may, without prior notice, record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the

student is enrolled for their own personal educational use. A class lecture is defined as a formal or

methodical oral presentation as part of a university course intended to present information or teach

students about a particular subject. Recording classroom activities other than class lectures,

including but not limited to lab sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a

group), class discussion (except when incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture),

clinical presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving student

participation, test or examination administrations, field trips, and private conversations, and

invited guest speakers is prohibited. Recordings may not include the image or voice of other students

in the class, may not be used as a substitute for class participation and class attendance, and may not

be published or shared without the written consent of the faculty member. Failure to adhere to these

requirements may constitute a violation of the University’s Student Code of Conduct as

described in the Golden Rule and may be cause for disciplinary action. Lectures used for other

purposes, or recordings that are published without the permission of the instructor, may allow the

faculty member to seek "...damages plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees, with the total

recovery not to exceed $200,000" (FL Senate 2021:6-7 lines 150-151).

(https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/233/BillText/er/PDF)

Where can I ﬁnd the course reading and assignment

schedule?

Changes to the reading and assignment schedules may occur. Any changes will be announced through

Canvas. Weekly topics and due dates for assignments can be found in the tables below. The

schedule of assigned readings can be found using the 'Modules' link in the menu on the left.

Week Date Topic

Rice

Chapters

Additional Readings

Aug

Introduction and

Orientation

Sep

Manufacture with

Natural Clay

1-2 (3-7

skim, not

req.)

Cordell et al., 2017

(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/files/88139768/down

download_frd=1)

Sep

Manufacture with

Processed clay

8-11

Sep

Classification

and Seriation

12-13

5 Sep

Classification

and Seriation

24 Gifford 1960

(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/files/88139769/down

download_frd=1) ; Willey et al., 1967

(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/files/88139770/down

download_frd=1)

Sep

Attribute

Analysis: Paste

(Stereoscopic)

14-16

Course Summary:

Date Details Due

Tue Aug 31, 2021



Lab 1: Clay Prospecting

(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7287579)

due by 11:59pm

(Stereoscopic)

Oct

Attribute

Analysis: Paste

(Stereoscopic)

17-18 (19

skim, not

req.)

Oct

Attribute

Analysis: Paste

(Petrography

and NAA)

TBA

Oct

Attribute

Analysis: Paste

(Petrography

and pXRF)

TBA

Oct

Attribute

Analysis: Form

25 Sabloff 1975

Nov

Attribute

Analysis: Form

TBA

Nov

Interpreting

Archaeological

Pottery

20-22

Nov

NO CLASS -

AAA's -

RESEARCH

DAY

Nov

NO CLASS -

THANKSGIVING

Dec

Graduate

Presentations

and Discussion

Date Details Due

 Synthesis 1
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234242)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Sep 7, 2021

 Synthesis 2
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234244)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Sep 14, 2021

 Synthesis 3
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234245)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Sep 21, 2021

 Synthesis 4
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234246)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Sep 28, 2021

 Synthesis 5
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234247)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Oct 5, 2021

 Synthesis 6
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234248)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Oct 12, 2021

 Synthesis 7
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234249)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Oct 19, 2021

 Synthesis 8
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234250)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Oct 26, 2021

 Synthesis 9
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234251)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Nov 2, 2021

 Synthesis 10
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234243)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Nov 9, 2021

 Prospectus
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234241)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Nov 16, 2021

 Annotated Bibliography
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234238)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Nov 23, 2021

 Outline
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234240)
due by 11:59pm
Tue Nov 30, 2021

 Final Paper
(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234239)
due by 11:59pm

Date Details Due



Presentation

(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7234482)

due by 11:59pm



Roll Call Attendance

(https://webcourses.ucf.edu/courses/1386803/assignments/7290075)

ANG5486: Quantitative Research in Anthropology

Fall 2021 (3 credits)

Tuesdays, 6:00-8:50pm

Location: PSY 0110

Mode: P

Instructor Information:

Donovan M. Adams, Ph.D. (he/they)

Office: HPH309

Office Phone Number: 407-823-0951

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15-1:45pm through Zoom, or by appointment

E-mail: [email protected]

Prerequisites: None

Required Text:

• Quantitative Methods in Archaeology Using R. David L. Carlson. ISBN: 978-1-107-

65557-7. (Available for complete download through the library.)

• The Book of R: A First Course in Programming and Statistics. Tilman M. Davies.

• Additional readings will be provided through Webcourses@UCF.

Required Technology:

• R (https://cran-r-project.org).

• R Studio (https://rstudio.com/products/rstudio/download/).

• Access to Webcourses@UCF

Course Requirements:

• 10 lab assignments

• 9 article discussions

• 1 research project

Course Description:

Quantitative approaches to problems in anthropology, including multivariate systems,

assessment of reliability, and approaches for small sample sizes.

Course Objectives:

Students will:

1) Learn how to use the R statistical software for calculating univariate statistics and begin

building skills at writing functions for statistical application.

2) Learn basic statistical principles.

3) Learn univariate statistical techniques for sample summaries, analysis, and data

treatment.

4) Critically examine methodology, interpretations, and presentation of anthropological

research.

5) Carry out and present quantitative projects.

Grading: Grades will be posted to Webcourses@UCF based on the following:

1. Homework Assignments: There are 10 assignments throughout the semester, each

worth 25 points. These will allow you to practice the material learned in lecture.

These will be online and require use of R to answer the questions. You will provide

both the answers obtained and the code used to obtain it. These assignments must be

completed using R Markdown. Each assignment is due by the beginning of class

(1:00 pm) and must be submitted on Webcourses@UCF.

i. End-of-Semester Project: This will consist of three primary components:

data analysis (100 points), a research presentation (100 points), and a

write-up (100 points). You may use either 1) your own data, 2) a dataset

provided to you by a faculty member (great opportunity to get involved on

research projects; however, the faculty member MUST know and have

provided written permission for data to be used as a part of this class), or

3) an open-source dataset. Using the techniques learned in class, you must

carry out a research project, consisting of preparing data for analysis,

conducting statistical treatments, and carrying out interpretations. The 15-

minute presentation (November 30

) will be conducted as if you are at a

conference. Additionally, you must submit a write-up formatted as if

submitting a journal article (i.e., an abstract, introduction, materials and

methods, results, discussion and conclusions, and references) and your R

output (December 7

). More detailed instructions for this assignment will

be given in class and provided on Webcourses@UCF, along with grading

rubrics for each component of the assignment.

ii. You must have a selected dataset by September 11

(10 points) and a

chosen research question and hypotheses by October 2

(10 points).

iii. The week of October 19

there will be a required check-in where, at

minimum, you must present your data, questions, hypotheses, plan for

analysis, and descriptive statistics.

iv. You must submit an abstract (no longer than 250 words) of your project

by November 9

. My comments will be returned to you no later than

November 16

. Your revisions will be due November 23

. These

abstracts should be an accurate summary of your research and will be

collected into “conference proceedings” that will be distributed to the class

before presentations on the 30

2. Reading Assignments: There will be nine (9) required reading assignments, with a set

of questions that should be answered each week for each article (see schedule for

additional notes). These questions must be answered and submitted before class the

following week. How you address these questions is up to you: 1) short notes, like a

bulleted list, written into Webcourses@UCF or uploaded; 2) notated/highlighted pdfs

specifying how your notes address each question; 3) flow charts and diagrams; or 4)

another method that works well in answering the questions. These will assist in

improving critical reading of quantitative research and help to facilitate class

discussions.

Assignment

Percentage of Grade (Points)

10 Assignments

25.00% (20 points each)

9 Article Discussions

22.50% (20 points each)

Data Selection

1.25% (10)

Research Question Selection

1.25% (10)

Check-in

6.25% (50)

Abstract

6.25% (50)

Research Presentation

12.50% (100)

Research Paper

12.50% (100)

R Output

12.50% (100)

Total

100.00% (800)

A: 92.51-100

B-: 80-82.49

D+: 67.5-69

A-: 90-92.5

C+: 77.5-79

D: 62.5-67.49

B+: 87.5-89

C: 72.5-77.49

D-: 60-62.49

B: 82.5-87.49

C-: 70-72.49

F: 59 and below

Classroom Policies:

• Classroom periods are designed to allow for instruction on statistical concepts, critical

discussion regarding the readings, and connection of these topics to broader

anthropological questions. Therefore, questions, abstract thinking, and critical analysis is

encouraged. Critical evaluation of the implications of these statistics, the appropriateness

and ethical considerations are also important for robust methodologies.

• We will discuss a range of topics that may involve critical and important sociopolitical

issues. Scientific discussion is acceptable; however, this class is an academic safe space.

This means that while scientific ideas may be expressed, it is expected that scientific

evidence supports your arguments, and that discussion is held appropriately and

respectfully. Appropriate and respectful discussion means that no disparaging, insulting

words, slurs, or attacks (any hate speech) are to be directed at other individuals (or to

oneself) and will result in ejection from the class. The value, equality, and respectful

treatment of human life and variation are embraced in and fundamental to anthropology.

• All communication will be done either through Webcourses@UCF or directly to your

UCF e-mail address. Be sure to have these on file and that you are checking these.

Financial Aid Requirement:

Federal regulations require that federal aid awards be based on courses in which students

demonstrate academic engagement.

All students must complete the “Introduce Yourself” assignment on Webcourses@UCF by the

end of the day on Friday, August 27

(11:59 pm). This will be used to assess your academic

engagement as compliant to federal regulations.

POLICIES

University-Wide Face Covering Policy for Common Spaces and Face-to-Face Classes:

To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all

common spaces including classrooms

(https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/PolicyEmergencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf. Students who

choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they

refuse to leave the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive

(please see the Golden Rule for student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel

class if the safety and well-being of class members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible

for the material that would have been covered in class as provided by the instructor.

Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality:

Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes

to the way classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in

Webcourses@UCF or Knights email about changes specific to this course.

Should this course shift to remote-only instruction, the university has provided several resources

to assist students with learning: https://digitallearning.ucf.edu/newsroom/keeplearning/. If this

change occurs, the course will include synchronous (“real time”) sessions that will also be

available as a recorded session for later review in Webcourses@UCF. Students are expected to

review these available sessions. Such recordings/streaming will only be available to students

registered for this class. These recordings are the intellectual property of the faculty and they

may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member.

Further, students may not share these sessions with those not in the class or upload them to any

other online environment. Doing so would be a breach of the Code of Student Conduct, and, in

some cases, a violation of the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This also

applies to any in course materials and lectures.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification:

Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health

Services (407-823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place.

Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-

19, have tested positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is

sick with COVID-19 symptoms. CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here:

(https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html)

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness

reason to discuss reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students

should contact their instructor(s) before missing class.

In Case of Faculty Illness:

If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, including

having a backup instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in

Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for any alterations to this course.

Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement:

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus

to a remote format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should

contact [email protected] to discuss specific accommodations for this or other courses.

Statement Regarding Masks and Vaccinations

UCF expects that all members of our campus community who are able to do so get vaccinated,

and we expect all members of our campus community to wear masks indoors, in line with the

latest CDC guidelines. Masks are required in approved clinical or health care settings.

Zoom:

Please take time to familiarize yourself with Zoom by visiting the UCF Zoom Guides

(https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/webcourses/zoom/). You may choose to use Zoom on your computer,

laptop, or mobile device (phone or tablet). Using this program will require a microphone and a

webcam and adequate Internet bandwidth.

Things to know about Zoom:

• You must sign into my Zoom session using your UCF NID and password.

• The Zoom sessions are recorded so that they may be posted on to WebCampus following

the class period.

• Improper classroom behavior is not tolerated within Zoom sessions and may result in a

referral to the Office of Student Conduct.

• You can contact Webcourses@UCF Support (https://cdl.ucf.edu/support/webcourses/) if

you have any technical issues accessing Zoom.

• Please be on mute when not talking and use headphones to minimize the interference of

background noise.

Academic Integrity:

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct at

<http://osc.sdes.ucf.edu/process/roc>. According to Section 1, “Academic Misconduct,” students

are prohibited from engaging in

1. Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information

or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of

record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also

constitutes cheating.

2. Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The

presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained

through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or

project.

3. Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person,

student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or

without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course

materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course

syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.

4. Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.

5. Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source,

thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.

6. Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once

without the express written permission of the instructor.

7. Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

8. Soliciting assistance with academic coursework and/or degree requirements.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in

UCF’s student handbook, The Golden Rule<http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/docs/goldenrule.pdf>.

UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCF

degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and respond to academic misconduct when

necessary. Penalties for violating rules, policies, and instructions within this course can range

from a zero on the exercise to an “F” letter grade in the course. In addition, an Academic

Misconduct report could be filed with the Office of Student Conduct, which could lead to

disciplinary warning, disciplinary probation, or deferred suspension or separation from the

University through suspension, dismissal, or expulsion with the addition of a “Z” designation on

one’s transcript.

Being found in violation of academic conduct standards could result in a student having to

disclose such behavior on a graduate school application, being removed from a leadership

position within a student organization, the recipient of scholarships, participation in University

activities such as study abroad, internships, etc.

Let’s avoid all of this by demonstrating values of honesty, trust, and integrity. No grade is worth

compromising your integrity and moving your moral compass. Stay true to doing the right thing:

take the zero, not a shortcut.

Course Accessibility:

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons

with disabilities. Students with disabilities who need access to course content due to course

design limitations should contact the professor as soon as possible. Students should also connect

with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) <http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/> (Ferrell Commons

185, [email protected], phone 407-823-2371). For students connected with SAS, a Course

Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential

course access and accommodations that might be necessary and reasonable. Determining

reasonable access and accommodations requires consideration of the course design, course

learning objectives and the individual academic and course barriers experienced by the student.

Further conversation with SAS, faculty and the student may be warranted to ensure an accessible

course experience.

Campus Safety:

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise during class, everyone needs to work

together. Students should be aware of their surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and

security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.

• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the

door. Students should make a note of the guide’s physical location and review the online

version at <http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html>.

• Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a

plan for finding safety in case of an emergency.

• If there is a medical emergency during class, students may need to access a first-aid kit or

AED (Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those are located, see

<http://www.ehs.ucf.edu/AEDlocations-UCF> (click on link from menu on left).

• To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text

alerts by going to <https://my.ucf.edu> and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service”

located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal

Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the

information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click

“Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”

• Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their

instructors outside of class.

• To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere,

consider viewing this video (<https://youtu.be/NIKYajEx4pk>).

Deployed Active Duty Military Students:

Students who are deployed active duty military and/or National Guard personnel and require

accommodation should contact their instructors as soon as possible after the semester begins

and/or after they receive notification of deployment to make related arrangements.

Make-Up Assignments for Authorized University Events or Co-curricular Activities:

Students who represent the university in an authorized event or activity (for example, student-

athletes) and who are unable to meet a course deadline due to a conflict with that event must

provide the instructor with documentation in advance to arrange a make-up. No penalty will be

applied. For more information, see the UCF policy at <https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/4-

401.pdf>

You will have one week to make-up a missed assignment for at least a 10% penalty (barring an

excused absence). Beyond one week, no make-ups will be allowed. No make-ups allowed

beyond December 7th at 9:50pm

Religious Observances:

Students must notify their instructor in advance if they intend to miss class for a religious

observance. For more information, see the UCF policy at

<http://regulations.ucf.edu/chapter5/documents/5.020ReligiousObservancesFINALJan19.pdf>.

In-class Recording

Students may record video or audio of a class lecture for a class in which the student is enrolled

for their own personal educational use. A class lecture is defined as a formal or methodical oral

presentation as part of a university course intended to present information or teach students about

a particular subject. Recording classroom activities other than class lectures, including but not

limited to lab sessions, student presentations (whether individually or part of a group), class

discussion (except when incidental to and incorporated within a class lecture), clinical

presentations such as patient history, academic exercises involving student participation, test or

examination administrations, field trips, and private conversations is prohibited. It will be made

explicit when lectures have begun and ended. Recordings may not be used as a substitute for

class participation and class attendance, and may not be published or shared without the written

consent of the faculty member. Failure to adhere to these requirements may constitute a violation

of the University’s Student Code of Conduct as described in the Golden Rule. The instructor may

also record lecture (only lecture) periods of the class.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The University of Central Florida considers the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff to be a

strength and critical to its educational mission. UCF expects every member of the university

community to contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture for all in its classrooms, work

environments, and at campus events. Dimensions of diversity can include sex, race, age, national

origin, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, intellectual and physical ability, sexual

orientation, income, faith and non-faith perspectives, socio-economic class, political ideology,

education, primary language, family status, military experience, cognitive style, and

communication style. The individual intersection of these experiences and characteristics must

be valued in our community.

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual

harassment, and retaliation. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can

find resources available to support the victim, including confidential resources and information

concerning reporting options at www.shield.ucf.edu and http://cares.sdes.ucf.edu/.

If there are aspects of the design, instruction, and/or experiences within this course that result in

barriers to your inclusion or accurate assessment of achievement, please notify the instructor as

soon as possible and/or contact Student Accessibility Services.

For more information on diversity and inclusion, Title IX, accessibility, or UCF’s complaint

processes contact:

• Title IX – OIE – http://oie.ucf.edu/ & [email protected]

• Disability Accommodation – Student Accessibility Services

– http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/ & [email protected]

• Diversity and Inclusion Training and Events – www.diversity.ucf.edu

• Student Bias Grievances – Just Knights response team – http://jkrt.sdes.ucf.edu/

• UCF Compliance and Ethics Office

– http://compliance.ucf.edu/ & [email protected]

• Ombuds Office – http://www.ombuds.ucf.edu

Course Schedule (Dates, assignments, and readings may change as needed. Any changes will be announced in class and

through e-mail).

Week

Day

Topic

Reading

Assignment

D**

Articles

Aug 24

Introduction to course and

Introduction, A, B

Aug 31

R code; Working in R

2, 3.1

1, 2, 4

Sep 7

More R code and data

management

4, 5.1

3, 5, 8, 11

Dataset Due

Sep 14

Introduction to statistics

and research design

Intro

13.1, 15, 16

Agbe-Davies (2009)

Smith (2019)

Assignment #1

Sep 21

Ethical considerations

ASA (2018)

Turner and Mulligan (2019)

Juutilainen et al. (2020)

Stull et al. (2021)

Assignment #2

Sep 28

Descriptive statistics

3.3-3.4

13.2, 17

Smith and Boaks (2014)

Franklin (2020)

Project Topic Due

Oct 5

Normality;

Transformations

3.2, 6

19.1.1, 22.3

Sousa et al. (2020)

Assignment #3

Oct 12

Tests for statistical

significance; Hypothesis

testing

8.2-8.4

Thompson (2013)

Nelson (2015)

Wagner et al. (2017)

Smith (2018)

Assignment #4

Oct 19

Correlations; Error testing

9.1-9.2

22.4

Stojanowski et al. (2007)

de la Cova (2010)

Matuzeviciuute et al. (2018)

Assignment #5

Check-in

Oct 26

Basic Figures and Tables

5.2-5.7

7, 14

Paul et al. (2017)

Birch and Martinón-Torres (2017)

Soto et al. (2020)

Webpage links

Assignment #6

Nov 2

ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis

8.5

Shirley and Montes (2015)

Algee-Hewitt (2017)

Assignment #7

Tallman (2019)

Nov 9

Missing data; Imputation

Kenyhercz and Passalacqua (2016)

Kenyhercz et al. (2019)

Rathman et al. (2019)

Nugent (2020)

Rautman and Edgar (2020)

Assignment #8

Abstracts due

Nov 16

Regression

9.3

20, 22

Lassen and Williams (2015)

Athreya and Wu (2017)

Berthaume et al. (2018)

Assignment #9

Nov 23

Research presentation:

manuscripts, posters, and

podiums

Palma et al. (2011)

Dominguez and Agnew (2016)

Lasisi et al. (2016)

Assignment #10

Abstract Edits due

Nov 30

PRESENTATIONS

Dec 7

FINAL EXAM DAY (7:00-9:50pm) – Results Output and Final Outline Due

*Assignments are due before class the following week (e.g., Assignment #1 is due before class on September 14

**Readings in italics are more informational/supplemental in nature and do not need to be critiqued as a part of your reading assignment. Having said

this, there will still be discussions specifically regarding these papers and material learned in class will under the assumption that you have done these

readings.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Sept 7: Dataset Due

• Sep 14: Assignment #1 Due

• Sep 21: Assignment #2 Due

• Sep 28: Project Topic Due

• Oct 5: Assignment #3 Due

• Oct 12: Assignment #4 Due

• Oct 19: Assignment #5 Due

• Oct 26: Assignment #6 Due

• Nov 2: Assignment #7 Due

• Nov 9: Assignment #8 Due; Abstracts Due

• Nov 16: Assignment #9 Due

• Nov 23: Assignment #10 Due; Abstract Edits Due

• Nov 30: Presentations

• Dec 7: Outline and Results Due

Syllabus & Course Outline

ANG5525C: Human Osteology

Department of Anthropology

College of Sciences, University of Central Florida

COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor:

John J. Schultz, Ph.D.

Term:

Fall 2021

Office:

Phillips Hall 409T

Credit Hours:

Phone:

407-823-1180

Class Meeting

Days:

TuTh

E-Mail:

john.schultz@ucf.edu

Class Meeting

Hours:

1:30-2:45pm (Lecture)

3:30-4:50PM (Tuesday

lab)

Website:

Canvas

Class Location:

MSB 149

Office

Hours:

Tuesday: 11:00am to

1:00 pm appointment

Welcome to Human Osteology. This course will be extremely time intensive!! The largest portion of what

we will be covering is based in memorization. Most students who are successful in this course spend at

least 10 hours of study time outside of class each week. This time typically includes reviewing course

materials, either on your own or with a study partner.

University Course Catalog Description

The scientific study of the human skeleton and the methodology and techniques involved in the

anthropological assessment of skeletal remains.

Course Overview

The focus of this course is on the scientific study of the human skeleton. During the majority of the course

your goal will be to learn basic skeletal biology, gross anatomy and development of the human skeleton

and dentition, and major landmarks in each skeletal element. During the remaining portion of the course we

will focus on osteological methods and analyses applicable to bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology, and

paleoanthropology. Methods that you will learn include estimation of age, sex, stature and ancestry. You

will also cover an introduction to trauma analysis and descriptive differential diagnoses. Classes will consist

of lectures followed by hands-on lab exercises so that you can familiarize yourselves with bones and

standard osteological methods.

Student Learning Outcomes

 Students will be able to identify and name all the bones in the human skeleton, including all of

their associated features and articulations

 Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of skeletal growth and development

 Students will be able to describe how skeletal elements function and interact

 Students will be able to discuss the various techniques involved in sexing and aging human

skeletal remains

 Students will be able to discuss the limitations of sexing and aging techniques

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

 Students will be able to discuss the importance of human variation and individuality in the

context of the study of human skeletal remains

 Students will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of respecting human

remains

Enrollment Requirements

ANT 4521, ZOO 3713C, ZOO 3733C, or permission of instructor

Course Materials and Resources

Required Text (available at the bookstore)

Osteology, Third Edition (2011) by Tim White, Michael Black, and Pieter Folkens

Publisher: Academic Press, ISBN: 9780123741349

Recommended Text (available at the bookstore)

Atlas of Human Anatomy, 7

edition, by Frank Netter

Publisher: Saunders, ISBN: 9780323393225

Course Handouts

Supplemental course handouts for class and lab will be posted on Webcourses

Assessment and Grading Procedure

We will go over exams and quizzes during class time, and they will be returned to Dr. Schultz

after they are reviewed during class. You can access your scores at any time using the

Grades function of Canvas. Please note that only your raw points for all graded assignments

will be posted on Webcourses.

Your final grade will be based out of a total of 680 possible points.

Academic Activity Posting (1 point) – What I expect to achieve by completing this class.

Starting with the fall 2014 semester, verification of student engagement is required to support UCF's

compliance with a federal financial aid regulation that must be followed for all classes. The regulation

states that students who receive federal student aid must be academically engaged in each course in

which they are enrolled. Without verification of this engagement, students will not receive their student aid.

Everyone is required to complete the posting, even if you do not require federal aid.

1) What is your major or anthropology subdiscipline?

2) Why did you enroll in this class?

3) What do you expect to achieve by completing this class?

All postings must be completed by Friday August 27 by 11:59pm. You will receive 1 point for

completing the assignment by answering all of the questions. However, you will receive a

deduction of 2 points from your first exam if the posting is not completed by August 27,

11:59pm.

Quizzes (5 quizzes for a total of 71 points)

Quiz 1 is written and will cover anatomical terminology and skeletal biology. Quiz 2 is a practical and

will cover the skull. Quiz 3 is written and will cover the skull and dentition. Quiz 4 is a practical and will

cover the wrist and hand. Also, Quiz 5 is a practical and will cover the ankle and foot.

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

Exams (3 exams for a total of 330 points: Exam 1 is 114 points, Exam 2 is 108 points, and Exam

3 is 108 points)

Throughout the semester there will be 3 lab-practical exams. These exams will be held during lab

hours and will consist of a bell-ringer portion with timed questions on identification of skeletal

elements, articulations, and features of each element, as well as a few non-timed short answer

questions.

Prior to distributing exams, I will announce directions for the exam. Once the exam has started,

students may not leave the classroom for any reason until their exam has been turned in. If you have a cold

please bring tissues, and please bring a small bottle of water if you have been coughing. Furthermore, if you have

a medical condition that requires you to use the bathroom, please inform me of the condition prior to taking the

exam. I may not allow students to take the exam if they arrive 30 minutes after the exam has started.

Outline, Presentation and Literature Review Paper (160 points)

You will be required to write a fully referenced (AJPA style) literature review paper that is a minimum of

20 pages not including, cover page, literature cited, figures (including flow chart) and tables (double

spaced, 1 inch margins, and Times New Roman Font). The subject of your paper will be your choice;

however the topic MUST pertain to Human Osteology and must be pre-approved by Dr. Schultz no

later than September 3. Your outlines are due October 8 and should be a maximum of three pages

not including references). Website references are not permitted, while your outline should include a

minimum of 20 references, your final paper should have over 30 citations. I am happy to review

complete drafts of your paper to provide feedback if you submit them by November 7. A complete

draft includes all components of your paper, and I will not review incomplete drafts. In addition,

presentations will occur on November 26 (time to be determined), and final paper drafts will be due on

December 3 by 3:30 pm. Refer to handout for specific directions.

• September 3: Approved paper topics – nothing to turn in

• October 8: Paper outlines and Bibliography

• November 7: Complete draft of paper (optional)

• November 23 or an additional day will be scheduled if needed: Graduate Presentations

• December 3: Final day to turn in completed paper (3:30 pm)

Final Exam (118 points)

The final exam will occur on Tuesday, December 7 from 1:00-3:50pm in MSB 149. The final exam

will consist of a CUMULATIVE bell-ringer exam and a written portion.

Grade Scale

You can calculate your grade by dividing the total number of points you have earned by the total points

possible. For example, if you earned 510 total points, you can calculate your grade by dividing

510/600, for a score of 85%. The +/- system will be used in this course. Refer to the grading scale for

the letter grade that corresponds to the total percent you earned in the course.

Grading Scale (%)

94-100

74-76

A-

90-93

C-

70-73

B+

87-89

D+

67-69

84-86

64-66

B-

80-83

D-

60-63

C+

77-79

0-59

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

Make-up Exams and Assignments

Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for

university-sponsored events, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation

conflicts with your course assignments, I will offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed

assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed

assignment and its grading scale. Please contact me ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs and to provide

DOCUMENTATION!!

Grades of “Incomplete”

Incomplete grades are only given in situations where unexpected and DOCUMENTED medical emergencies

prevent a student in good standing in the course from completing the remaining work. Dr. Schultz is the final

authority on whether you qualify for an incomplete. Incomplete work must be finished by the end of the subsequent

semester or the “I” will automatically be recorded as an “F” on your transcript.

Final Grades

Do not ask Dr. Schultz to make special allowances for your grade because he will not make individual allowances!!

If you are doing poorly in the class, you need to see Dr. Schultz early in the semester so he can discuss ways to

improve your study habits and effectiveness taking exams.

Course Policies and Expectations

I prefer students to email my UCF account directly when there are questions or when sending assignments. I

check my UCF email regularly and you can generally expect a response the day of the email or the next day

during a weekday. I may only check email once during the weekend. If you do not receive a response over the

weekend you can then expect a response Monday morning.

Webcourses

You are expected to visit the course website on Webcourses regularly for any updates sent by Dr. Schultz and for

keeping current with the course material. In addition, partial Powerpoint notes are provided for most lectures so

you can listen during the lecture. You will also need to fill in the material that I go over in lecture that is not in the

outline. Also, you should take notes when I summarize and discuss material that is not on the outline. If you use

the email from Webcourses to contact Dr. Schultz, it may take a day or two for him to answer you, particularly over

the weekend.

Laptop Usage

Using a laptop to take notes is a privilege and not a right. You are allowed to use a laptop to take course notes.

However, you are not allowed to use the laptop for anything else such as internet surfing, chatting, or checking

your email during class time.

Tape Recorders

I do not mind my lectures being taped, but I require students to inform me that they are taping the lecture before

class starts.

Attendance Policy

I will not take formal class attendance, although I may take attendance of individual students if warranted based on

class performance. I expect that students will attend class regularly. Even though I provide partial class notes for

everyone to complete during lecture, you need to attend class regularly to pass this class and do well.

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

Obtaining Notes for Missed Lectures

If you miss a lecture Dr. Schultz will not email you the lecture notes. It is your responsibility to obtain notes from a

fellow classmate and then see Dr. Schultz to go over any material that you may not understand.

Professionalism Policy

Per university policy and classroom etiquette; mobile phones, iPods, etc. must be silenced during all classroom

and lab lectures. Also, texting is not appropriate during class time. Those not heeding this rule will be asked to

leave the classroom so as to not disrupt the learning environment if this becomes a problem. Please arrive on

time for all class meetings. Students who habitually disturb the class by talking, arriving late, etc., and have been

warned may suffer a 5% reduction in their final class grade.

University Writing Center

The University Writing Center (UWC) is a free resource for UCF undergraduates and graduates. At the UWC, a

trained writing consultant will work individually with you on anything you're writing (in or out of class), at any point

in the writing process from brainstorming to editing. Appointments are recommended, but not required. For more

information or to make an appointment, visit the UWC website at http://www.uwc.ucf.edu, stop by MOD 608, or call

(407) 823-2197.

Expectations for Succeeding in Class

Attend class regularly and don’t wait until the last minute to start studying the notes. Also, you need to keep up

with the class material to succeed in this class. Use the class textbook to reinforce the material that is discussed

in lecture. Don’t waste your time studying topics in the textbook that are not discussed in class. Please see Dr.

Schultz to discuss ways to improve your study habits if you attend class regularly and feel that the time you put

into the class does not reflect your exam grades.

Important UCF Dates to Remember

- Drop/Swap Deadline August 27

- Add Deadline August 27

- Withdrawal Deadline October 29

- Grade forgiveness Deadline December 3

Course Schedule

This schedule may change without notice due to unforeseen occurrences such as instructor illness,

hurricanes, etc.

WEEK

DAY

DATE

LECTURE TOPIC

LAB TOPIC

READINGS

Aug. 24

Introduction; Basic Bone Biology &

Anatomical Terminology

Discuss Poster Topics

Chp. 2

Introduction to the lab

Aug. 26

Basic Bone Biology & Anatomical

Terminology (Class Ends at 2:00:

football game)

Chps. 2 & 3;

handout

Aug. 31

Hyoid & Vertebral Column

Chp. 6

Bone Biology, Hyoid &

Vertebra

Sept. 2

Sternum & Ribs

Paper topic finalized

Chp. 7

Sept. 7

Skull –Calvarium and Mandible

Chp. 4

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

Skull

Sept. 9

Skull -Splanchnocranium

Quiz 1-written

Chp. 4

Sept. 14

Skull Fragments

Chp. 4

Exam #1; Review Skull

Sept. 16

Study for Exam #1

Chp. 4;

handout

Sept. 21

Exam Practical Prep: No Class

Chp. 5;

handout

Exam #1

Sept. 23

Dentition

Chp. 5;

handout

Sept. 28

Clavicle & scapula

Chp. 8

Quiz 2- practical

Dentition, Clavicle &

Scapula

Sept. 30

The Arm

Chp. 9

Oct. 5

The Arm

Quiz 3 – written

Chp. 9

Arm

Oct. 7

Hand & wrist

Chp. 10

Oct. 12

Os Coxa and the Leg

Chps. 11 and

Quiz 4 – practical

Exam # 2 Review; Hand,

Wrist and Os Coxa

Oct. 14

Study for Exam #2

Chp. 12

Oct. 19

Exam Practical Prep: No Class

Exam #2

Oct. 21

Tarsals & foot bones

Chp. 13

Oct. 26

Lab activities

Leg, Ankle & Foot

Oct. 28

Biological Profile: Sexing the

Skeleton

Chp. 18;

handouts

Nov. 2

Skeletal Pathological Conditions

Chp. 18;

handouts

Quiz 5 – practical

Biological Profile: Sexing

the Skeleton

Nov. 4

Skeletal Pathological Conditions

Chp. 19

Nov. 9

Study for Exam #3

Chp. 19

Exam #3 Review; skeletal

pathology review

Nov. 11

Holiday: Veterans Day

Nov. 16

Exam Practical Prep: No Class

Exam #3

Nov. 18

Student Presentations

Chp. 18;

handouts

Nov. 23

Student Presentations

Student Presentations;

open lab

Nov. 25

Thanksgiving: No Class

Nov. 30

Final Exam Review

Dec. 2

Course wrap up

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

Dec. 7

FINAL EXAM 1:00-3:50pm

UCF Policy Statements

COVID-19 Statements

University-Wide Face Covering Policy for Common Spaces and Face-to-Face Classes

To protect members of our community, everyone is required to wear a facial covering inside all common spaces

including classrooms (https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/PolicyEmergencyCOVIDReturnPolicy.pdf). Students who

choose not to wear facial coverings will be asked to leave the classroom by the instructor. If they refuse to leave

the classroom or put on a facial covering, they may be considered disruptive (please see the Golden Rule for

student behavior expectations). Faculty have the right to cancel class if the safety and well-being of class

members are in jeopardy. Students will be responsible for the material that would have been covered in class as

provided by the instructor.

Notifications in Case of Changes to Course Modality

Depending on the course of the pandemic during the semester, the university may make changes to the way

classes are offered. If that happens, please look for announcements or messages in Webcourses@UCF or

Knights email about changes specific to this course.

COVID-19 and Illness Notification

Students who believe they may have a COVID-19 diagnosis should contact UCF Student Health Services (407-

823-2509) so proper contact tracing procedures can take place.

Students should not come to campus if they are ill, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested

positive for COVID, or if anyone living in their residence has tested positive or is sick with COVID-19 symptoms.

CDC guidance for COVID-19 symptoms is located here: (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-

testing/symptoms.html)

Students should contact their instructor(s) as soon as possible if they miss class for any illness reason to discuss

reasonable adjustments that might need to be made. When possible, students should contact their instructor(s)

before missing class.

In Case of Faculty Illness

If the instructor falls ill during the semester, there may be changes to this course, including having a backup

instructor take over the course. Please look for announcements or mail in Webcourses@UCF or Knights email for

any alterations to this course.

Course Accessibility and Disability COVID-19 Supplemental Statement

Accommodations may need to be added or adjusted should this course shift from an on-campus to a remote

format. Students with disabilities should speak with their instructor and should contact sas@ucf.edu to discuss

specific accommodations for this or other courses.

_______________________________________________________________________________

Academic Integrity

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct. According to Section 1, "Academic

Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in:

• Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in

any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized

possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.

• Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material

which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used

as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.

• Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or

uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written

permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes,

Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides,

handouts, etc.

• Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.

• Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting

to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.

• Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express

written permission of the instructor.

• Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

• Soliciting assistance with academic coursework and/or degree requirements.

For more information about Academic Integrity, students may consult The Center for Academic Integrity.

For more information about plagiarism and misuse of sources, see “Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA

Statement on Best Practices”.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student

handbook, The Golden Rule <https://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/>. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for

students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and respond to

academic misconduct when necessary. Penalties for violating rules, policies, and instructions within this course

can range from a zero on the exercise to an “F” letter grade in the course. In addition, an Academic Misconduct

report could be filed with the Office of Student Conduct, which could lead to disciplinary warning, disciplinary

probation, or deferred suspension or separation from the University through suspension, dismissal, or expulsion

with the addition of a “Z” designation on one’s transcript.

Being found in violation of academic conduct standards could result in a student having to disclose such behavior

on a graduate school application, being removed from a leadership position within a student organization, the

recipient of scholarships, participation in University activities such as study abroad, internships, etc.

Let’s avoid all of this by demonstrating values of honesty, trust, and integrity. No grade is worth compromising your

integrity and moving your moral compass. Stay true to doing the right thing: take the zero, not a shortcut.

Course Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities.

Students with disabilities who need access to course content due to course design limitations should contact the

professor as soon as possible. Students should also connect with Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

<http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/> (Ferrell Commons 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone 407-823-2371). For students connected

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

with SAS, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential

course access and accommodations that might be necessary and reasonable. Determining reasonable access and

accommodations requires consideration of the course design, course learning objectives and the individual

academic and course barriers experienced by the student. Further conversation with SAS, faculty and the student

may be warranted to ensure an accessible course experience.

Campus Safety Statement

Emergencies on campus are rare, but if one should arise during class, everyone needs to work together. Students

should be aware of their surroundings and familiar with some basic safety and security concepts.

• In case of an emergency, dial 911 for assistance.

• Every UCF classroom contains an emergency procedure guide posted on a wall near the door. Students

should make a note of the guide’s physical location and review the online version at

<http://emergency.ucf.edu/emergency_guide.html>.

• Students should know the evacuation routes from each of their classrooms and have a plan for finding

safety in case of an emergency.

• If there is a medical emergency during class, students may need to access a first-aid kit or AED

(Automated External Defibrillator). To learn where those are located, see <https://ehs.ucf.edu/automated-

external-defibrillator-aed-locations>.

• To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to

<https://my.ucf.edu> and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in

the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on

“UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider,

click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”

• Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of

class.

• To learn about how to manage an active-shooter situation on campus or elsewhere, consider viewing this

video (<https://youtu.be/NIKYajEx4pk>).

Deployed Active-Duty Military Students

Students who are deployed active-duty military and/or National Guard personnel and require accommodation

should contact their instructors as soon as possible after the semester begins and/or after they receive notification

of deployment to make related arrangements.

Make-Up Assignments for Authorized University Events or Co-curricular Activities

Students who represent the university in an authorized event or activity (for example, student-athletes) and who

are unable to meet a course deadline due to a conflict with that event must provide the instructor with

documentation in advance to arrange a make-up. No penalty will be applied. For more information, see the UCF

policy at <https://policies.ucf.edu/documents/4-401.pdf>

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc.

These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment.

Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved

for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright

holder.

Human Osteology Lab Rules

ANG5525c: Human Osteology

In order to make the lab run smoothly, Dr. Schultz insists on some rules. During the lab period you will

be handling both casts and real skeletal material. In order to preserve the material, please remember

the following rules:

 The lab is not a social hangout… only registered students are allowed in the lab. Use your lab

time wisely as you may not get any extra time in the lab for studying. If I find that students are

coming to lab and just sitting around and chatting about non-osteology subjects, I will ask them

to leave. If you feel that you have mastered the topic of the day, move on to the next section.

You can never do too much studying!

 No food is allowed in the lab. If you must eat, please leave the room. Getting grease and food

residue on the bones will attract unwanted creatures to the lab, and they will destroy the bones.

Drinks are allowed in the lab, but it must be water in a secured container.

 Always handle skeletal material with respect. The real skeletal material was once a living human

being, and you are very lucky to be able to use this material.

 Always place foam sheets on tables and use bean bags or cork rings for the skulls. When

handling material ALWAYS keep it over the table surface. That way if you drop it, it does not

have far to fall. Do not carry bones around the lab. If you have a question, put up your hand

and I or the TA will assist you.

 N

EVER, NEVER, NEVER pick a skull up by the eye sockets or the foramen magnum. Hold it

with both hands.

 Never bang teeth together. Teeth are very fragile and will

break if you smack the mandible and the maxillae

together.

 If you feel the compulsion to point at a bone with

something pointy, NEVER use the writing end of a pen or

pencil. Inevitably the bones will get written on, and pen

and pencil do not come off bone. Please use a probe

(available in class) to point out features.

 The skeletal material in the lab is expensive and very

hard to replace (the real material is impossible to

replace). Some of this material is from personal

collections, and therefore it is expected Dr. Schultz that

you treat all material with respect and handle it with care.

However, please alert Dr. Schultz or the TA if an accident

occurs to it be repaired. Please do not try to “hide”

broken material.

 Always clean up after yourself. This means that all

bones, and bone boxes must be back in their correct

storage spot at the end of the lab. If you are one of the

last students in the lab, try to help clean up. Return any

material you removed to the proper place.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

ANT4852/ANG5852: GIS Methods in Anthropology

Department of Anthropology

College of Sciences, University of Central Florida

COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor:

Scott Branting

Term:

Fall 2021

Office:

Online

Credit Hours

Phone:

(407) 823-4962

Class Meeting Days:

E-Mail:

scott.branting@ucf.edu

Class Meeting

Hours:

10:30am – 1:20pm

Website:

UCF Webcourses

Class Location:

PSY 0110

Office Hours

Online Only:

Dr. Branting W 2:00-3:30 or by

appointment

Lexie M 3:00-4:30, F 10:00-11:30,

or by appointment

TA:

TA email:

Lexie Brock

alexandria.brock@ucf.edu

University Course Catalog Description

This course provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) methods from an

anthropological perspective. This course is part of a two-course sequence with Advanced GIS Methods in

Anthropology and fulfills the two-course core requirement for the GIS Graduate Certificate or the GIS

Undergraduate Certificate.

Course Overview

This course will expose you to both numerous spatial theories underlying GIS analysis as well as to the

geospatial methodologies, tools, and theories used to collect and analyze spatial data. It is relevant to

anyone who may need to conduct anthropological research or research in other disciplines that includes

consideration of data within a spatial context. This course is comprised of both a classroom and a

laboratory component. The classroom component will consist of lectures and activities, while the laboratory

component will allow you to get hands-on experience applying the concepts discussed in class. This course

is part of a two-course sequence with Advanced GIS Methods in Anthropology and fulfills the two-course

core requirement for the GIS Graduate Certificate or the GIS Undergraduate Certificate.

Course Objectives

In this course, students will gain skills in:

• Project design: including generating and analyzing geospatial data

• Writing: including designing research and writing grants related to geospatial analysis

• Public speaking through the presentation of their research designs and their data analyses

• Interdisciplinarity: including evaluating and correlating data derived from a variety of sources, as

well as assessing research in several disciplines.

Course Prerequisites

None

Required Text and Articles

Some readings in this course take the form of journal articles, which are available through the UCF Library

web site. In cases where a reading is not available for electronic download, a copy of the reading will be

made available through the course website on Webcourses@UCF. The following texts are also required for

the course:

• Bolstad, P. (2019): GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems (6

Edition). Acton, MA: XanEdu

• Wheatley, D. G., & Gillings, M. M. (2002): Spatial technology and archaeology. The archaeological

applications of GIS. New York: Taylor and Francis. (Available as a DRM-free eBook for

access/download through the UCF Library.)

Basis for Final Grade

Your grade will be based upon your laboratory exercises (40%), participation in classroom activities with a

greater role expected from graduate students (4%), the syllabus quiz (1%), a written grant application

based on the provided undergraduate or graduate grant sheet (45%), a short presentation of that

application to the entire class (10%). Laboratory exercises will usually be due via webcourses at the start

of class the week after they were handed out, see the course schedule below for actual dates. Failure to

hand it in assignments on the due date, in the absence of a pre-accepted excuse, will result in a score of

(0) for that assignment. Alternative assignment due dates will be provided when an excuse has been

granted by the professor. Presentation times during the final weeks of class will be scheduled later in the

class. Failure to present at that time, in the absence of a pre-accepted excuse, will result in a score of (0)

for the presentation. Students with a pre-accepted excuse by the professor, including a religious

observance or if you are representing the university in an authorized event or activity, will be provided with

and alternative time for their presentations.

Assignments

Due Date

Percent of Grade

Max. Points

Syllabus Quiz

By Friday of Week 1,

August 27

, at 3pm

1% and federal

verification requirement

Laboratory Exercises

Wednesday at 10:30am on

the week due via

webcourses

40%

Participation in Classroom

Activities - Graduate students

are expected to take a larger

participatory role

Usually in class each

Wednesday

Undergraduate Grant

Application or Graduate Grant

Application

Wednesday December 1

at 10:30am

45%

Oral Presentation of Project

Assigned Classroom

Period in Week 15 and

Finals Week (16)

10%