Seminar in Archaeological Science (ERTH90063)

This subject will examine current cutting-edge research and theoretical frameworks essential for archaeological science studies. The cultural focus will be on Indigenous and Australian archaeology, as well as input from related studies from world archaeological science. Key geoscience areas to be discussed (but are not limited to) dating and chronometry methods, compositional analysis, analytical approaches, provenance, isotopic analysis, experimental archaeology, and will be driven by the students. Students will organise, lead, and participate in discussions of relevant material such as journal articles, and the subject may also include guest lecturers from the School, University and beyond. Students will also prepare an oral presentation on a current topic in archaeological science.