An introduction to archaeology and the prehistory of humankind from the earliest times up to the advent of literate civilization and cities, also processes of cultural change. Partly self-paced learning.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area D World Cult Writing
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Stuart Smith
107 reviews

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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
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Sections

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16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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HSSB 1021
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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HSSB 1021
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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HSSB 1021
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16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
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HSSB 1021
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08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
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08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
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HSSB 1021
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HSSB 1021
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HSSB 1021
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
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Winter 2024 . Mcclure S B
CHEM 1179
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Spring 2024 . Kennett D J
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ANTH3 . 8 Months Ago

Really interesting guy, but attendance is mandatory and lectures are hella boring. Easy to get an A. Class is mostly based on three papers and there are no tests. All the papers are essentially lined out for you, and it's relatively easy to get a good grade. TA's are really willing to give help.

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ANTH3 . 8 Months Ago

Some of these poor ratings make me think these students haven't taken a University course before or are just angry they didn't get a higher grade. Dr. Smith is a great teacher! TA's are always partially in charge of your grade for such big classes. Lecture slides are not going to replace actually reading the books. Take notes and show up.

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ANTH3 . 8 Months Ago

Professor Stuart "The Goat" Smith gave me the time of life last quarter. Slides were disorganized, half the lectures felt useless, and grade was mostly based on whether you had the goat (Degnan) as your TA. Smith made it so you couldn't see your grade percentage at all during the quarter. The group project was awful. I would do it all over again.

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ANT3 . 8 Months Ago

I liked that Dr. Smith seemed truly interested in archaeology and you could tell he was passionate about the subject. The class wasn't too bad, the only thing is that he does not make grades available on Canvas throughout the quarter so it was difficult to predict what my final grade would be.

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ANTH3 . 8 Months Ago

Amazing professor! His online instructions were always very clear, he had great examples of what he wanted for his essays, and he has a fun sense of humor. If you attend the lectures, the seminars, ask questions whenever confused about an assignment, read the course material, and do the homework, you will get an A!

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ANT3 . 8 Months Ago

Stuart Smith has engaging lectures, gives great information in his readings, replies to emails, and is very open to chats during his office hours. He genuinely cares and wants the students to learn and do well. My one mild criticism is that the group project was a bit confusing.

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