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Introduction to Archaeological Science (ERTH90062)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024