- Course Code
- AY 3003
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr K Britton
Pre-requisites
Available only to students in programme year 3 or above or by permission of Head of School.
Overview
This course provides an overview of the key scientific methods that allow field archaeologists to maximize the quantity and quality of the material they can recover from sites, and which enhance the understanding and interpretation of archaeological sites and materials. Using a combination of lectures and practical workshops, the course will cover scientific methods of dating, subsurface survey or archaeological sites, artefact provenancing, studying ancient technologies, studying the diet, health, and movements of ancient populations of humans and animals, artefact conservation, identifying ancient pollution and other environmental impacts of human activities, and determining the functions of artefacts and archaeological features.
Structure
1 two-hour lecture every second week, alternating with 1 two-hour practical or demonstration every second week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); coursework (50%).
Resit: Marks from continuous assessment to be carried forward (50%); 1 two-hour examination (50%).