Additional materials, requirements:

scientific calculator (inexpensive, bottom of the line $12?)

access to a computer on which you can run DOS programs (DOS prompt)

I. Introduction. What is archaeoastronomy? Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy. Archaeoastronomy vs. History of Astronomy.[10-15 January][2 classes] {History of archaeoastronomy?}

II. Astronomy in ancient cultures: the role of myth. Creation epics. Gilgamesh, Enuma Elish,.......[17-24 January][3 classes]

III. Astronomical foundations of archaeoastronomy. Horizon astronomy [29 January-7 February][4 classes]

IV. Ancient astronomy in Britain, Ireland, and Europe. Megalithic Aastronomy.@ [14-26 February][4 classes][Mardi Gras holiday, 11-12 February]

V. Astronomy and archaeoastronomy in the Ancient Near East: Mesopotamia, Egypt....[28 February-12 March][4 classes]

VI. Astronomical alignments of Greek. Roman, and medieval temples, churches, and other sites [14-19 March-][2 classes]

VII. Mesoamerican Astronomy: Maya, Aztecs, Incas.....[21 March-11 April ][5 classes][Spring break 24-31 March]

VIII. Native American Astronomy [16-25 April][5 classes]]

1. A Asmall@ paper, due before mid-term (8 March) on a specified topic. [10% course grade]

2. A short mid-term exam consisting of one or two essay questions.(28 February)[10%]

2. Two book reviews/reports, one due before mid-term, the other by the final. [10% each]

3. A large research paper, due on the final class period on a topic of your choosing. Topics to be submitted for approval by 12 March. First draft due 11 April. [35%]

4. Short final examination consisting of a few discussion questions (May 7). [15%]

5. Class participation will count 10% and attendance will be expected.

Note: Dr. Aveni is the Mellon Professor at Tulane this semester. If he gives one or more public lectures you will be expected to attend. He has agreed to lecture to our class once this semester as well.

The class web page is at www.tulane.edu/~danny/archaeo.html. It will contain links to other archaeoastronomy sites. We may use the on-line ABlackboard@ during the semester. If you are not familiar with it, go to bb.tulane.edu and you will see a listing for each course in which you are enrolled. At the very least, it will soon have link to the web site above.

A number of sources you may want to consult will be on reserve at the library by next week. I will also furnish a bibliography/reading list by the third class period.

There is a history of astronomy list called HASTRO-L. I will show anyone with specific, detailed interests, how to join it.