GEO-ARCHEOLOGY E GEOPHYSICAL TECHNOLOGY
Academic year2016/17
CourseAPPLIED AND EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
Code093DD
Credits3
PeriodSemester 2
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| GEOARCHEOLOGIA | GEO/04 | LEZIONI | 40 | |
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Knowledge
Students are expected to acquire: 1) the capability of recognizing archaeological sites as the results of different cultures (and different ages); 2) the knowledge of the principles of archaeological stratigraphy and information of human-environment relationships (and of their evolution over time); 3) the knowledge of the main techniques applied for geoarchaeological investigation, with particular attention to geophysical methods. Finally, the student will conduct practical activity in key Archeological sites. GPR survey will be conducted in a selected case study.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material. The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
Methods:
- Final oral exam
- Written report
Further information:
Field activity will be discussed during final oral examination.
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- preparation of oral/written report
- Practical
- Other
Attendance: Advised
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- project work
- Other
Syllabus
Introduction to Geoarcheology: archeological research and Earth Sciences; Archeometry. Relationhips between the remains of the material cultures and the environmental context; geoarcheological techniques for the study and protection of cultural heritage. The concept of time in Archeology and Geoarcheology. The concept of stratigraphic unit. The archeological stratigraphy and recording systems on archeological excavations; the Harris matrix. The human activity as a generator of stratigraphy. Archaeological deposits, formation processes, and techniques of excavation. The archaeological sites as archives for investigation on the history of the environment and of human settlements. The archaeological landscape. Geomorphologic and sedimentological techniques for the reconstruction of past landscapes. Geoarchaeology of human impact. Case studies.
Bibliography
Cremaschi, M., 2000. Manuale di Geoarcheologia. Ed. Laterza
Renfrew C. e Bahn P., 1995. Archeologia, teorie, metodi e Pratica. Zanichelli, Bologna.
Rapp G. & Hill C., 1998. Geoarchaeology. Yale University Press
Further material will be provided during the course.
Work placement
The course provides practical activity conducted in the field in key Archeological sites and 5 day trips for describing the geoarcheological and geomorphological context of selected case studies. GPR survey will be conducted in a selected case study (to be presented and discussed during the oral examination)
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