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Introduction to Archaeological Science (ERTH90062)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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Archaeological science is an intersection of natural sciences and cultural heritage that covers a wide range of examples of interdisciplinary scientific applications to archaeological and cultural heritage questions. This subject will introduce students to the key knowledge and theoretical frameworks essential for archaeological science studies and form the foundation for further studies in the area. Key geoscience-based areas to be discussed include dating and chronometry methods, compositional analysis, analytical approaches, provenance, isotopic analysis, and experimental archaeology. The cultural focus will be on Indigenous and Australian archaeology, as well as input from related studies from world archaeological science. The subject will also examine the relationship of past societies to current societies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and apply geological knowledge to solve archaeological science questions.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the theoretical context of a key research question in archaeological science.
- Compare and contrast selected research methodologies as applied to questions such as dating, provenance and other archaeological science questions.
- Apply archaeological science with an ethical comprehension of cultural heritage and working with communities.
- Demonstrate critical evaluation and thinking in archaeological science in written and oral formats.
Generic skills
- ability to exercise critical judgement;
- rigorous and independent thinking;
- adopting a problem-solving approach to new or unfamiliar tasks;
- ability to prepare quality written reports and give succinct oral presentations.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
A minimum of two Level 1 or Level 2 subjects relevant to geology, chemistry and/or archaeology are recommended.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Essay
| Week 3 | 20% |
Essay
| Week 6 | 20% |
Essay
| Week 9 | 20% |
Essay
| Week 12 | 20% |
Individual Oral Presentation
| During the assessment period | 20% |
Attendance at a minimum of 80% of the tutorial sessions. Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% of the tutorial sessions. | N/A |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Rachel Popelka-Filcoff Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours of lectures, 12 hours of tutorials). One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 12 November 2022