AR2201:06
Principles of Archaeological Investigation
| Townsville | HECS Band 1 |
64 hours lectures/practicals. July block mode.
Staff: Dr D Roe.
This subject gives a theoretical and practical introduction to a series of techniques that are employed in the design and execution of archaeological research projects. The topics that are addressed include: ethical, legal and practical aspects of fieldwork; site documentation and surveying methods; excavation techniques; the employment of specialist techniques and approaches to data collection, processing and interpretation.
Learning Objectives:
- understanding of the basic aims and principles of archaeological investigation;
- knowledge of a range of theoretical frameworks and associated survey and excavation methodology;
- understanding of practical procedures in the field and laboratory;
- understanding of ethical issues within the discipline.
Assessment by practical exercises (60%); two-hour end of semester examination (40%).