Archaeological Excavation Methods and Surveying - obligatory classes
General data
Course ID: | 2800-AOSUR-1BA |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
08.4
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Course title: | Archaeological Excavation Methods and Surveying - obligatory classes |
Name in Polish: | Archaeological Excavation Methods and Surveying - obligatory classes |
Organizational unit: | Faculty of Archeology |
Course groups: |
Obligatory classes for BA first-cycle English-language studies 1st year |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
4.00
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Language: | English |
Type of course: | obligatory courses |
Prerequisites (description): | Knowledge of the use of the selected Internet geospatial sources of information is required while working during classes. Primarily, the ability to extract information from the archaeological sites that provide data on the location and state of preservation of e.g. topographic, photographic data, archival descriptions, etc. |
Mode: | Classroom |
Short description: |
Classes are arranged in a form of exercises. The general aim is to familiarize participants with the documentation workshop typically used during excavations and surveys. Series of classes consist of numerous examples of research methods and techniques in relation to various types of archaeological sites. |
Full description: |
Exercises and laboratories, serving as a frame of the classes, are aimed at broadening common knowledge about the subject and familiarizing with the use of methodology of archaeological work. Training and practice will be key elements of obtaining knowledge of how to use the methods and techniques of measuring, computing and visualization. Archaeological documentation experience on data management, obtaining information and organizing knowledge about specific sites is expected as a possible result and effect of the course. The program of the classes consists of: 1. Compiling components of the archaeological site plan. 2. Calibration of photographic documentation. 3. Basic analysis of the nondestructive works: a. LiDAR (airborne laser scanning) b. Geophysical surveys. c. Aerial imagery. d. Topographical measurements. 4. Methodological aspects of surveying for archaeological purposes. 5. Survey equipment: a. optical level b. optical theodolite c. electronic tachymeter d. GNSS (global navigation satellite) system Practical use of survey equipment for archeological documentation: - topographical measurements - stakeout and set up of trenches and other archaeological polygons - registration of the points required for archaeological documentation |
Bibliography: |
(in Polish) Ian Hodder, THEORY AND PRACTICE IN ARCHAEOLOGY London 1992 Colin Renfrew, Paul Bahn, ARCHAEOLOGY. THEORIES, METHODS and PRACTISE London 2012 |
Learning outcomes: |
Basic skills in using dedicated software applications: AutoCAD, Quantum GIS, SAGA GIS for archaeological purposes. General working-knowledge of measurement survey equipment used for excavations and prospection works. |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Participants obtain basic skills of assessing possibilities of applying dedicated equipment and applications for archaeological documentation purposes. Methods & grading criteria Graded assessment: Participation and documentation preparation of the selected archaeological sites are the most important elements of the final grade. Elementary knowledge of survey instruments operations for field evaluations will be an additional part of grade. Type of classes: Classes in computer laboratory and outdoor if necessary. |
Classes in period "Academic year 2023/24" (past)
Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-06-16 |
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Type of class: |
Seminar, 60 hours, 20 places
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Coordinators: | Wiesław Małkowski | |
Group instructors: | Wiesław Małkowski | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: | Grading |
Classes in period "Academic year 2024/25" (in progress)
Time span: | 2024-10-01 - 2025-06-08 |
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Type of class: |
Seminar, 60 hours, 23 places
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Coordinators: | Wiesław Małkowski | |
Group instructors: | Wiesław Małkowski | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: | Grading |
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