Jump to the main content

Quick Links

Classes Taught

Steven A. Schmich, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty

Cultural Science

Cultural Science

Office: SC 14 - Room: SC 75

steven.schmich@mesacc.edu

Classes Taught

Spring Flex Start 2023

ASB222	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World					3 Credits
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
31143	Dobson Campus SC 19	Hybrid Lecture	01/30/2023 - 05/12/2023	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Class Started
31143	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 31143 Students may contact instructor at: steven.schmich@mesacc.edu

ASB223	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: New World					3 Credits
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which fragment societies. Examples drawn from North America, Central America, and South America. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29516	Dobson Campus SC 19	Hybrid Lecture	01/30/2023 - 05/12/2023	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Class Started
29516	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources).

Summer 2023

ASB222	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World					3 Credits
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17103	Dobson Campus SC 25	In Person Lecture	06/26/2023 - 08/03/2023	MoTuWeTh	9:10 AM - 10:45 AM	Open 15 of 20 Seats Available
17103	Notes: Class 17103 First Year Experience Summer Bridge Program
15998	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	05/30/2023 - 06/29/2023			Open 16 of 25 Seats Available
15998	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Students may contact instructor at: steven.schmich@mesacc.edu This class is a Zero-Textbook-Cost Course, also known as a "Z Class." You will have access to class materials online without having to purchase a textbook.

Fall Flex Start 2023

ASB222	Buried Cities and Lost Tribes: Old World					3 Credits
Introduction to archaeology through discoveries and the researchers who made them. Emphasis on methods of archaeological fieldwork and what these discoveries reveal about humanity, including the nature of archaeological inquiry, the development of human social groups, the changing role of religion in evolving societies, the origins of agriculture, the origins of settled life ways, the rise of cities and complex societies, political strife across different cultures and the forces which tend to fragment societies. Examples drawn from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and Australia. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
17430	Dobson Campus SC 20	Hybrid Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Open 25 of 25 Seats Available
17430	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Class 17430 Students may contact instructor at steven.schmich@mesacc.edu
17412	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023			Open 22 of 25 Seats Available
17412	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. All textbook and course materials available at no or low cost (<$40) - may include OER (Open Educational Resources). Class 17412 Students may contact instructor at: steven.schmich@mesacc.edu

MCC directories are not to be used for commercial or political solicitation of college employees by mail, email or telephone. MCC treats all student information as confidential.