AR5002 - Maritime Archaeology Practicum
[Offered in odd-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
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Available to students enrolled in either the Graduate Diploma in Maritime Archaeology or the Master of Maritime Archaeology.
This subject will develop advanced research and practical skills in maritime archaeology by taking students through the principles and processes of UNESCO's ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments and Sites)Charter on the Protection and Management of Underwater Cultural Heritage. This will include background research (documentary, oral or database), physical investigation (site location, recording, survey, principles of excavation), analysis and materials conservation, significance assessment, site conservation and management planning and interpretation strategies.
Learning Outcomes
- ability to select an area of research, conduct a focussed research project and write a research minor thesis arising from that project (Masters students);
- develop extensive practical skills in conducting maritime archaeological, conservation and/or underwater archaeological fieldwork including photography, surveying, measurement and recording of underwater and maritime archaeological sites and artifacts (Diploma and Masters students);
- enable students to develop and implement the skills associated with successfully planning and conducting a focussed research project and leading to the writing of a minor research thesis based on sites and collections accessed in the first instance through the Practicum (Masters students);
- provide students with extensive practical skills in conducting maritime archaeological and/or underwater archaeological fieldwork and/or laboratory research (Diploma and Masters students).
| Prerequisites: | (AR3401 and AR3402 and AR3409) or AR5001 |
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| Census Date 31-Mar-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | jc131827. |
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| Assessment: | (% - 60%); (% - 40%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.