AR5004 - Maritime Archaeology Field School

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

This subject provides the student with a practical introduction to the basic techniques of underwater survey, position fixing, mapping, recording and conservation. Lectures will also describe and critique research approaches used by maritime archaeologists and the different techniques they employ in their work. Masters students will assist with development of logistics, permits, health and safety protocols, equipment and operations, before, during and after the fieldwork. Available to students who hold appropriate diving certification and satisfy the competency requirements of the University Diving Officer.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• develop skills in identifying and recording cultural material in the underwater environment;
• gain knowledge of the methods and techniques appropriate to the study of different types of wrecks and submerged structures;
• appreciate the safety factors and logistics involved in carrying out research in the underwater environment.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

AR2402 and AR3402

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 6
Census Date 26-Jun-2009
Face to face teaching 21-Jun-2009 to 29-Jun-2009 (2 days, intoduction and debriefing; 1 day colloquium)
Coordinator:	Dr Nigel Chang
Lecturer:	Dr William Jeffery.
Contact hours:	15 hours workshops/Seminars 40 hours fieldwork
Assessment:	other exams (20%); presentations (20%); practical fieldwork assignments and reports (60%).

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.