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104-399 Computer Applications and Scientific Techniques in Archaeology | |
Availability | Not offered in 1998. |
Credit Points | 16.7 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr P Brennan |
Prerequisites | Two second-year Archaeology subjects. |
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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