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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 lifeways, 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
15243
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 19
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
- K. Costion
Open
21 of 25 seats available
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23165
Estrella Mountain
Arroyo LearnStudio 269
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- K. Miller
Open
18 of 32 seats available
23169
Estrella Mountain
Arroyo LearnStudio 269
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- K. Miller
Closed
No seats available
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Notes
Honors Program Section that requires an Honors Project.
Permission of Department Required
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Book Information
14497
Glendale
HU 101
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:15PM
- D. Wheeler III
Open
12 of 24 seats available
-
Costs include ASB Course Fee: $2.00
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Notes
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16210
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 19
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
1:30PM – 2:45PM
- K. Costion
Open
11 of 20 seats available
-
Notes
Honors Program Only
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31462
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 124
Hybrid In-Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
2:30PM – 3:45PM
- D. Blumenfeld
Open
14 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
23099
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
30 of 32 seats available
-
Notes
Flex Start Class
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Book Information
23100
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- Z. Curcija
Open
22 of 32 seats available
18122
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- L. Marsio
Open
27 of 30 seats available
-
Costs include ASB Course Fee: $4.00
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Notes
This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12215
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Klassen
Open
22 of 28 seats available
-
Notes
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14603
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Wheeler III
Open
14 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14604
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Wheeler III
Open
22 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14618
Glendale
Online Class
Online
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Wheeler III
Open
24 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19228
GateWay
Online
Online
9/21 – 12/17
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Ali
Open
12 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
This is a Flex Start Online class offering for the last 12-weeks of the semester.
Online classes do not meet at specific scheduled times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access. CANVAS is used as the learning management system. You are required to log into CANVAS on the first day of class.
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Book Information
15226
Mesa
Online Course
Online
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- M. Aubin
Open
1 of 25 seats available
-
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.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
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 lifeways, 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Global Awareness [G], Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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15243
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 19 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
10:30AM – 11:45AM
|
|
Open
21 of 25 seats available |
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23165
|
Estrella Mountain
Arroyo LearnStudio 269 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
1:00PM – 2:15PM
|
|
Open
18 of 32 seats available |
|
23169
|
Estrella Mountain
Arroyo LearnStudio 269 |
In Person
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
M,W
|
1:00PM – 2:15PM
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Closed
No seats available |
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14497
|
Glendale
HU 101 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
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1:00PM – 2:15PM
|
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Open
12 of 24 seats available |
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16210
|
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 19 |
In Person
|
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
1:30PM – 2:45PM
|
|
Open
11 of 20 seats available |
|
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31462
|
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 124 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
W
|
2:30PM – 3:45PM
|
|
Open
14 of 24 seats available |
|
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23099
|
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class |
Online
|
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
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|
Open
30 of 32 seats available |
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23100
|
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 32 seats available |
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18122
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
|
|
Open
27 of 30 seats available |
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12215
|
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 28 seats available |
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14603
|
Glendale
Online Class |
Online
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8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
14 of 24 seats available |
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14604
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Glendale
Online Class |
Online
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10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
22 of 24 seats available |
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14618
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Glendale
Online Class |
Online
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10/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
24 of 24 seats available |
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19228
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GateWay
Online |
Online
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9/21 – 12/17
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
12 of 24 seats available |
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15226
|
Mesa
Online Course |
Online
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8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
1 of 25 seats available |
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