Field-Based Experience
Anthropology 60a: Archaeological Methods
A practice-oriented introduction to field methods, including surface-survey, mapping, and excavation of archaeological features. Other topics include principles of stratigraphy and relative/chronometric dating methods. Focuses on the exploration of archaeological sites on and near campus. Usually offered every year.
Mr. Golden
American Studies 102a:Women, the Environment and Social Justice
Focuses on the profound and unique roles women have played in preserving and enhancing the natural environment and protecting human health. Students explore a wide range of environmental issues from the perspective of women and examine how women have been a driving force in key efforts to improve our environment. Also further explores the legal, ethical, and social issues embodied in environmental racism and classism. Usually offered every second year.
Ms. Goldin
Biology 17b: Conservation Biology
Each student researches a single ecological region, preparing three reports on the ecoregion's biodiversity, threats to that biodiversity, and responses to those threats — and after receiving extensive feedback on each report, the student creates a 50-page conservation document on the ecoregion.
Mr. Perlman
For further information on Dan Perlman's courses see http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/faculty01/perlman.html
SOC 181a: Quantitative Methods of Social Inquiry
Introduces students to causal logic and quantitative reasoning and research using data collected in local fieldwork and analyzed using statistical analysis software. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding, not mathematical derivations. No statistical or mathematical background is necessary. Usually offered every year.
Mr. Cunningham