Kirk Costion, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Archaeology

Office: SC 14 - Room: SC 65

480-461-7058

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Online	Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

For office hours I can meet in person in my office or online using Webex Meetings, Zoom, Google Meet, or Cranium Cafe. To meet virtually you must schedule an appointment with me in advance, to meet in person you do not need to schedule ahead of time just stop by my office. To schedule a virtual meeting during reguarlly scheduled office hours or at other times please email Dr. Costion at kirk.costion@mesacc.edu. My Webex Meetings "personal room" is one of the primary places where I can meet you for office hours. This room can be accessed using the following link: https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/kcostion

I will be on campus working in the archaeology lab on Friday afternoons. I may or may not be avialable to meet by appointment on Friday afternoons depending on how busy I am in the lab.

Classes Taught

Fall 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
17446	Dobson Campus SC 19	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023	MoWe	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Class Started
17446	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 17446 Students may contact instructor at: kirk.costion@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
18766	Dobson Campus SC 19	In Person Lecture	08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023	TuTh	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Closed
18766	Notes: Honors Program Only

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
18767	Dobson Campus SC 19	In Person Lecture	09/06/2023 - 12/15/2023	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:25 PM	Class Started
18767	Notes: Students may contact instructor at kirk.costion@mesacc.edu
17435	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023			Class Started
17435	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. Class 17435 Students may contact instructor at kirk.costion@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
17441	Dobson Campus SC 19	Hybrid Lecture	09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Class Started
17441	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.

ASB298AA	Special Projects					1 Credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
19208	Dobson Campus SC 30	Independent Study Lab	09/08/2023 - 12/15/2023	Fr	12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Class Started
19208	Notes: Class 19208 Students may contact instructor at: kirk.costion@mesacc.edu

Spring 2024

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
26775	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 9 of 25 Seats Available
26775	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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 26775 Students may contact instructor at: kirk.costion@mesac.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
27694	Dobson Campus SC 19	In Person Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024	TuTh	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Open 11 of 20 Seats Available
27694	Notes: Honors Program Only Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

ASB298AA	Special Projects					1 Credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
32967	Dobson Campus SC 30	Independent Study Lab	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024	Fr	12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Open 10 of 10 Seats Available
32967	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 32967 Students may contact instructor at: kirk.costion@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2024

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
26779	Dobson Campus SC 19	In Person Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Open 14 of 25 Seats Available
26779	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
26781	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/29/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 19 of 25 Seats Available
26781	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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 26781 Students may contact instructor at: kirk.costion@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
27692	Dobson Campus SC 19	Hybrid Lecture	01/30/2024 - 05/10/2024	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Open 18 of 25 Seats Available
27692	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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

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