Geoarchaeology
Our Geoarchaeology program is truly unique, and one of the few offered in North America. Our location in Northwestern Ontario, among diverse landscapes, soils, and natural features, makes Lakehead University a great place to study the hands-on discipline.
The program is a collaboration between the departments of Anthropology, Geography, and Geology, and focuses on applying the concepts and methods in these fields to interpret artifacts left behind by ancient societies.
You will explore very diverse topics, related to humankind and Earth, including:
- Archaeological Site Formation
- Physical and Natural Science
- Ancient Cultures
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Human Evolution
If you are inquisitive and enjoy being outdoors and learning about different cultures, Geoarchaeology is the program for you. You will have opportunities to immerse yourself in adventure and discovery with training in the field, access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities, and research collaboration with faculty members.
Lakehead Advantage
Our Geoarchaeology program is one of the few of its kind in North America. Our unique location is rich with diverse rocks, soils, natural features, and Indigenous communities that add practical learning opportunities and course content specific to Northwestern Ontario. Many of our courses have field and/or lab components that can take place on-campus or in the surrounding area, whereas other universities do not have access to such great resources.
We have a range of laboratories housing world-class equipment, integral to research across Canada:
- Environmental Archaeology & Paleoecology Laboratory
- LU GIS Laboratory
- LU Instrumentation Laboratory
- LU Map Library
- LU Paleo-DNA Laboratory
- Physical Anthropology Laboratory
You will have access to the laboratories, as well as hands-on training to analyze your own samples and generate data.
Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.
Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:
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Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:
To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:
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GeoarchaelogyDegree:ScienceAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, 2 courses from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:English (ENG4U), 2 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Data Management (MDM4U), Earth & Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U).Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, 2 courses from: Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Math 31, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, or Physics 30Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, 2 Courses from: Calculus 12, Foundations of Mathematics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography 12, Geology 12, Physics 12, or Sustainable Resources 12Program Specific Requirements for International Students:English, and 2 Courses from: Biology, Chemistry, Math or PhysicsProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, 2 Courses from: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Applied Mathematics 40S, Calculus 40, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, or Physics 40SProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (ENG4U), 2 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Data Management (MDM4U), Earth & Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted.Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; 2 Courses from: Advanced Math with an Intro to Calculus 120, Biology 122, Calculus 120, Chemistry 122, Physics 122, Pre-Calculus A 120 or Pre-Calculus B 120, or Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, 2 Courses from: Advanced Math 3200, Biology 3201, Calculus 3208, Chemistry 3202, Math 3201, Math 3204, Math 3205, Math 3207, or Physics 3204Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, 2 Courses from: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Mathematics 12, or Pre-Calculus 12Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, 2 Courses from: Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Math 611B, Math 621A, Math 621B, Oceanography 621, or Physics 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series); 4 Semester Courses from: Calculus I and Calculus II, Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II, Biology (101 series), Chemistry (202 series), or Physics (203 series)Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:English (ENG4U), 2 from: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Biology (SBI4U), Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Data Management (MDM4U), Earth & Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted.Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, 2 Courses from: Biology 30, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Foundations of Mathematics 30, Pre-Calculus 30, or Physics 30
Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the program, you will share courses with students in a variety of faculties and departments. As a first year Geoarchaeology student you are required to complete the following courses:
- Anthropology 1032 – Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Archaeology
- Anthropology 1034 – World Cultures
- Geography 1120 – Environmental Issues: A Geographical Approach
- Geology 1111 – Planet Earth with Laboratory
- Geology 1131 – Crust of the Earth with Laboratory
The balance of your courses will be in English and Biology, Chemistry, Physics and/or Mathematics depending on your area(s) of interest.
Our field schools are a great way to earn credit toward your Geoarchaeology degree and further your practical knowledge in the discipline. You will have the opportunity to travel to locations in Northwestern Ontario or Europe to learn applied archaeological skills over a six-week period, such as:
- Laboratory analysis
- Material culture identification
- Archaeological excavation techniques
- Mapping
- Field data recording
We encourage you to become a member of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society. The organization regularly hosts social events, workshops, speakers’ series, and many other initiatives to share knowledge among the university community and the discipline as a whole.
More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information
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Thunder Bay
| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $6,649.45 | $1,002.74 | $7,652.19 | $4,327.47 | $3,324.72 | $1,329.89 | $1,434.84 | $664.95 | $717.42 |
2 | $6,617.62 | $982.74 | $7,600.36 | $4,291.55 | $3,308.81 | $1,323.52 | $1,428.47 | $661.76 | $714.24 |
3 | $6,572.55 | $982.74 | $7,555.29 | $4,269.02 | $3,286.27 | $1,314.51 | $1,419.46 | $657.26 | $709.73 |
4 | $5,998.10 | $982.74 | $6,980.84 | $3,981.79 | $2,999.05 | $1,199.62 | $1,304.57 | $599.81 | $652.29 |
| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $22,601.25 | $1,002.74 | $23,603.99 | $12,303.37 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
2-4 | $22,601.25 | $982.74 | $23,583.99 | $12,283.37 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
| 2019-2020 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount | Opt-Out Potential? |
| ESSENTIAL FEES: | |||
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 70.00 | No |
| Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 117.94 | No |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 | No |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 62.02 | No |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 | No |
| Essential LU Services Subtotal | 304.96 | ||
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fees | |||
| LUSU Ombudsperson Fee | SLUS2 | 4.89 | No |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 51.03 | No |
| LUSU Medical/Dental | SMEDF * | 392.07 | See Below |
| LUSU Bus Pass | SLBUS ** | 198.95 | No |
| Essential LUSU Fees Subtotal | 646.94 | ||
| Essential LU & LUSU Services Fees Subtotal: | 951.90 | ||
| NON-ESSENTIAL FEES | |||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 77.23 | Yes |
| LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee | SLUS1 | 56.12 | Yes |
| Fees Passed by Student Referenda: | |||
| Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 2.00 | Yes |
| AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.50 | Yes |
| Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 5.00 | Yes |
| Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 2.00 | Yes |
| Sustainability | SLRSU | 5.50 | Yes |
| WUSC - World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 7.00 | Yes |
| Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Fee | SLCSF | 17.12 | Yes |
| LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 10.00 | Yes |
| Non-Essential Fees Subtotal: | 182.47 | ||
| TOTAL Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay) | 1,134.37 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUS): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
| 2019-20 Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees for First Year Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount | Opt Out Potential? |
| First Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIE | 20.00 | No |
| Total Potential Undergraduate Full-Time Ancillary Fees: | 1,134.37 | ||
| TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for First Year Students (Thunder Bay): | 1,154.37 |
| 2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students - Per Course (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) | Opt-Out Potential? |
| ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 14.00 | 7.00 | No |
| Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 23.59 | 11.79 | No |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 5.00 | 2.50 | No |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 12.40 | 6.20 | No |
| Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 6.00 | 3.00 | No |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 10.21 | 5.10 | No |
| LUSU Ombudsperson Fee | SLUS2 | 0.98 | 0.49 | No |
| ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal: | 72.18 | 36.09 | ||
| NON-ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 15.45 | 7.72 | Yes |
| LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee | SLUS1 | 11.22 | 5.61 | Yes |
| Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 0.40 | 0.20 | Yes |
| AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.10 | 0.05 | Yes |
| Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 1.00 | 0.50 | Yes |
| Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 0.40 | 0.20 | Yes |
| Sustainability Fee | SLRSU | 1.10 | 0.55 | Yes |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Student) Fee | SLRWU | 1.40 | 0.70 | Yes |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SLCFS | 3.42 | 1.71 | Yes |
| LU Radio Fee | SRADF | 2.00 | 1.00 | Yes |
| NON-ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal: | 36.49 | 18.25 | ||
| TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fees (Thunder Bay): | 108.67 | 54.34 | ||
| 2019-20 Distance Education Courses or Co-op (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) | Opt-Out Potential? |
| ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| LUSU Ombudsperson Fee | SLUS2 | 0.98 | 0.49 | No |
| ESSENTIAL fees Subtotal: | 0.98 | 0.49 | ||
| NON-ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSF | 15.45 | 7.72 | |
| LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee | SLUS1 | 11.22 | 5.61 | |
| Aboriginal Programming Fee | SLRAB | 0.40 | 0.20 | |
| AFCASA African Caribbean Student Association Fee | SLRAF | 0.10 | 0.05 | |
| Nanabijou Fee | SLRNA | 1.00 | 0.50 | |
| Social Action Fee | SLRSA | 0.40 | 0.20 | |
| Sustainability Fee | SLRSU | 1.10 | 0.55 | |
| WUSC World University Service of Canad (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 1.40 | 0.70 | |
| CFS Fee (Canadian Federation of Students) | SLCFS | 3.42 | 1.71 | |
| NON-ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal: | 34.49 | 17.25 | ||
| TOTAL Potential Ancillary Fees for Distance Education or Co-Op (Thunder Bay): | 35.47 | 17.74 | ||
| 2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount | Opt-Out Potential? |
| ESSENTIAL FEES | |||
| Lakehead University Services Fees | |||
| Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 94.37 | No |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 25.00 | No |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 62.02 | No |
| Essential LU Services Subtotal | 181.39 | ||
| Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee | |||
| LUSU Ombudsperson Fee | SLUS4 | 4.89 | No |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 51.03 | No |
| LUSU U-Pass Fee ** | SLBUO | 141.45 | No |
| LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance * | SMEDF | 392.07 | See Below |
| Essential LUSU Services Subtotal | 589.44 | ||
| ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal: | 770.83 | ||
| NON-ESSENTIAL FEES | |||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 77.23 | Yes |
| LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee | SLUS3 | 56.12 | Yes |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 7.00 | Yes |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Student) Fee | SLCSF | 17.12 | Yes |
| NON-ESSENTIAL Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) Subtotal | 157.47 | ||
| TOTAL Potential Full-Time Student Ancillary Fees (Orillia) | 948.30 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance (SMEDF) policy is effective September 1, for the 12 months ending August 31. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee. Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions. Opting out does not remove the fee from your student account. For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The LUSU Bus Pass Fee (SLBUO): All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
| 2019-20 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
| 1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIO | 20.00 |
| LUSU and LU Services Total | 928.30 | |
| Total | 948.30 |
| 2019-20 Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) | Opt-Out Potential? |
| ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 18.87 | 9.44 | No |
| Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 5.00 | 2.50 | No |
| Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 12.40 | 6.20 | No |
| LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 10.21 | 5.10 | No |
| LUSU Ombudsperson Fee | SLUS4 | 0.98 | 0.49 | No |
| ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal: | 11.18 | 5.59 | ||
| NON-ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 15.45 | 7.72 | Yes |
| LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee | SLUS3 | 11.22 | 5.61 | Yes |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 1.40 | .70 | Yes |
| CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | SLCSF | 3.42 | 1.71 | Yes |
| NON-ESSENTIAL Ancillary Fees Subtotal: | 31.49 | 15.75 | ||
| TOTAL Potential Per Course Ancillary Fee (Orillia): | 78.96 | 39.48 | ||
| 2019-20 Distance Education Courses Or Co-op (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) | Opt-Out Potential |
| ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| LUSU Ombudsperson Fee | SLUS4 | 0.98 | 0.49 | No |
| ESSENTIAL Fees Subtotal: | 0.98 | 0.49 | ||
| NON-ESSENTIAL FEES: | ||||
| LUSU Activity Fee | SLUSO | 15.45 | 7.72 | Yes |
| LUSU Academic and Advocacy Support and Services Fee | SLUS3 | 11.22 | 5.61 | Yes |
| WUSC World University Service of Canada (Sponsor Refugee Students) | SLRWU | 1.40 | 0.70 | Yes |
| NON-ESSENTIAL FEES SUBTOTAL: | 31.49 | 15.75 | ||
| TOTAL Potential Distance Education or Co-Op Ancillary Fee (Orillia): | 32.47 | 16.24 |