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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Archaeology

104-399 Computer Applications and Scientific Techniques in Archaeology

Availability:

Not offered in 1997.

Credit Points:

16.7 3rd year

Coordinator:

Dr P Brennan

Prerequisite/s:

Two second-year Archaeology subjects.

Corequisite/s:

Two third-year Archaeology subjects including 104-335 Theory, Methods and Techniques in Archaeology.

Contact:

One lecture and one tutorial/laboratory session each week, or equivalent.

Subject Description:

Lectures and practical classes dealing with the selection and application of scientific analytical techniques and archaeological problems, and interpretation of the results; acquisition of practical computer skills relevant to archaeology; approaches to site and environmental re-construction. Students completing this subject should gain an understanding of commonly used scientific analytical techniques, including petrological and chemicals analysis relevant to archaeologists; be able to critically assess the usefulness of particular techniques for solving common archaeological problems; and develop practical skills in using specialised computer applications for manipulation of archaeological data.

Assessment:

Written work (40%) and computer-based assignments (60%) totalling not more than 5000 words.

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