ARCH2126 Analytical Methods for Anthropology and Archaeology
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 3 units |
| Course Description |
After an examination of the characteristics of different kinds of anthropological and archaeological observations, we look at procedures for recording and storing information. Methods of quantitative analysis are described, using examples from archaeology, biological anthropology, and social anthropology. |
| Learning Outcomes | Students will acquire an understanding of and skills in the quantitative analysis of data in the context of archaeological, anthropological and biological anthropology research. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Students are assessed in four take-home tests (25% each). |
| Workload |
Normally offered every year. |
| Areas of Interest | Archaeology |
| Requisite Statement |
One first year course to the value of 6 units in the School of Archaeology and Anthropology; (ARCH, ANTH or PREH) or permission of the lecturer. |
| Incompatibility |
ARCH3000 Research Design and Analysis in Archaeology, BIAN3014 Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology |
| Preliminary Reading |
Drennan, R.D. Statistics for Archaeologists, Plenum Press, 1996. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Anthropology and Biological Anthropology |
| Other Information |
The content of ARCH2126 is also included in ARCH3000 and BIAN3014 (both 6 units). Students intending honours in archaeology or biological anthropology should normally enrol in ARCH3000 or BIAN3014 as appropriate, in preference to ARCH2126. |
| Academic Contact | Dr Alison Behie |
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