Laboratory Methods of Archaeology - AHIS391
This unit covers the range of laboratory principles and methods used in archaeology for the description, analysis and critical appraisal of artefacts, features and sites. Through theoretical instruction and practical demonstrations in on-campus laboratories students learn how the different experts involved in an archaeological project carry out laboratory analyses artefacts study, archaeological sediments, plant and animal remains using scientific approaches (for example, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry, Electron microscopy, Gas chromatography, etc).
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Ronika Power, Dr Yann Tristant |
| Prerequisites: |
AHIS190 and 6cp at 200 level |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Ancient History Faculty of Arts |
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