Course Description
Course Name
Archaeology in Practice
Session: VCPS3118
Hours & Credits
36 Host University Units
Prerequisites & Language Level
Course entry requirements: AGE2011S and AGE2012F, or by permission of the Head of Department.
Taught In English
- There is no language prerequisite for courses at this language level.
Overview
Course outline:
The curriculum covers field training in site location, excavation, field note taking, stratigraphic observation, site survey, use of GPS and total station, photography, rock art recording, processing of field observations, spreadsheet use, and preliminary conservation and accessioning of materials. The daily programme consists of lectures, followed by fieldwork and a short period of laboratory processing.
The curriculum covers field training in site location, excavation, field note taking, stratigraphic observation, site survey, use of GPS and total station, photography, rock art recording, processing of field observations, spreadsheet use, and preliminary conservation and accessioning of materials. The daily programme consists of lectures, followed by fieldwork and a short period of laboratory processing.
*Course content subject to change