Science in Archaeology (ARCS2000)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
ARCA2010 and BIOM2000
Prerequisite
2 units from ARCA1000 or ARCS1001
Assessment methods
In-class quizzes and essay
Course enquiries
Dr Glenys McGowan
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
ARCS2000 introduces students to the major scientific methods used in archaeology, providing an introduction to their application and some background in their theoretical foundations. Methods discussed include: dating techniques; isotopic analysis; ancient DNA; proteomics; and materials analysis, including microscopy and other analytical tools. ARCS2000 introduces second level university students to concepts, theoretical frameworks and analytical methods crucial to developing a career in contemporary archaeology and archaeological science.
