ARCH6504B Archaeological Field and Laboratory Methods B
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Archaeology |
| Offered in | ARCH6504B will not be offered in 2012 |
| 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 |
Assessment will take the form of a 10,000 research report based on some aspect of the compulsory field and/or laboratory work.
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| Workload |
20 hours supervised laboratory work during the first semester. |
| 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 |
| Requisite Statement | |
| 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 | to be advised |
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