ARCH6504A Archaeological Field and Laboratory Methods A
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course is designed to provide students with a practical introduction to basic archaeological field and laboratory methods. Its focus is on techniques of excavation, archaeological stratigraphy, the recording of artefacts and the analysis and interpretation of structures, features and excavated materials. The course usually comprises a compulsory residential field school as well as supervised laboratory work during the first semester. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Students will acquire knowledge of archaeological excavation and laboratory analysis practices. |
| Indicative Assessment |
10,000 word Research Report (75%) plus field diary and appropriate contributions to the field and post-field activities (25%), such as context sheets, field and final illustrations, Harris matrices, and cataloguing; due as part of ARCH6504B. |
| Workload |
Compulsory residential field school and intensive laboratory work. |
| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Archaeology |
| Incompatibility |
PREH6504/ARCH6504 Archaeological Field and Laboratory Methods |
| Preliminary Reading |
G. Barker Techniques of Archaeological Excavation, 1993 |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Archaeological Practice and Master of Archaeological Science |
| Academic Contact | Dr Marc Oxenham |
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