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AIA2200 - Archaeological Field and Laboratory Methods

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Faculty of Arts

Leader: Dr Ian McNiven

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

The subject provides students with a through grounding in archaeological field and laboratory techniques. Field techniques include critical analysis of different approaches by archaeologists to find, record and excavate sites. Practical experience and tuition in each of these three areas will be gained through 10 days of fieldwork in Victoria. To understand how archaeologists interpret excavated materials, students will gain practical experience in the identification and analysis of bone, shell, stone artefact and pottery through laboratory classes. On completion of the subject students will have firsthand appreciation of what it takes to excavate and analyse archaeological sites.

Objectives

The overarching aims are to provide students with a through grounding in archaeological field and laboratory techniques. On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:



Assessment

Fieldwork diary (50%)
1hr lab exam (50%)

Contact hours

Flexible