AR5201 - Principles of Archaeological Investigation

Credit points:	06
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject gives a theoretical and practical introduction to a series of techniques and approaches that are employed in the design and execution of archaeological research projects. The topics that are covered include: research design, ethical, legal and practical aspects of fieldwork; site documentation techniques and surveying methods; sampling procedures and approaches to data collection and management.

Learning Outcomes

• understanding of ethical issues within the discipline;
• understanding of the basic aims and principles of archaeological investigation;
• knowledge of a range of theoretical frameworks and associated survey and data collection methodologies;
• understanding of practical procedures in the field.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

AR2201

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Face to face teaching 18-Apr-2006 to 23-Apr-2006
Coordinator:	Dr Nigel Chang
Lecturer:	jc164850.
Contact hours:	32 hours 32 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (60%).

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