Analithical Methods In Archaeology
Archaeology
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analithical Methods In Archaeology | ARK155 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Üftade MUŞKARA
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To be able to classify archaeological finds according to material groups
2) learning archaeometric analysis techniques
3) Determination of suitable archaeometric techniques for the analysis of archaeological findings
4) Comparing analytical data obtained with archaeometric analysis techniques
5) To be able to interpret analytical data obtained by archaeometric analysis techniques
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | |
| 3 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 4 | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Scientific Methodology in Archaeology
Course Contents
The natural sciences (chemistry, spectroscopy, geology, biology), dating of archeological works made of different materials, investigation of construction techniques, application of resources for conservation and restoration, evaluation of statistical interpretation of results. Theoretical expression and presentation of devices in laboratories.
Weekly Schedule
1) Archeometry in archaeology2) Archaeology raw materials
3) Archaeological raw material characteristics
4) Archaeology and analytic chemistry
5) Micro structure and morphological analysis
6) Optical microscopy in arhcaeology
7) Scanning eloctron microscopy
8) mid term
9) Archeometric analysis techniques based on optical wavelength
10) XRD and XRF analysis
11) ICP MS technique
12) FTIR and RAMAN Spectroskopy
13) Analytical techniques for archaeological materials
14) Case studies
15) Case studies
16) Finals
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Dumitriu, I., Fierascu, R. C., & Ion, R. M. (2011). ANALYTICAL METHODS IN ARCHAEOMETRY: STUDY OF SUPPORT MATERIAL. Scientific Study & Research. Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Industry, 12(1), 17.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
20% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required