ANTHRO 318
Archaeological Science
Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for ANTHRO 318.
Description
Archaeology uses a great number of scientific methods. This lab course introduces the application of these techniques. Using the resources found in our laboratories, topics covered include geophysical subsurface prospecting, dating, identifying the origin of archaeological material using petrography and geochemistry, residue analysis, ceramic and stone artefact production, and the study of archaeological sediments. Coursework includes a series of hands-on laboratories.
Assessment
Coursework only
Availability 2020
Not offered in 2020; planned for 2021 and 2022
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Professor Peter Sheppard
Reading/Texts
Rapp, George Robert and CL Hill. Geoarchaeology : the earth-science approach to archaeological interpretation. 2nd ed. New Haven : Yale University Press c2006.
Assessment
Coursework only
Points
ANTHRO 318: 15 points
Prerequisites
B- or higher in ANTHRO 200 or ANTHRO 201