ANTHRO 703 A & B
Landscape Archaeology
Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for ANTHRO 703.
Description
The aims of the course are to teach you how to:
- Critically assess the ways in which people have investigated and interpreted archaeological landscapes
- Examine the application of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and related technologies by archaeologists
- Become proficient in the use of GIS software
The course includes a combination of seminar discussions and use of computer software. The ESRI GIS program ArcGIS will be learnt through a series of lectures, lab practicum and hours spent in front of a computer. There will be readings that will give you a basic understanding of GIS in general and the ArcGIS program in specific, and you will work through a series of exercises.
Course objectives/ Learning outcomes
The course provides:
- An in-depth understanding of theoretical paradigms and methodological practices of landscape archaeology
- An overview of current substantive landscape archaeology case studies
- A working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software
- The ability to read and critically assess the literature on landscape archaeology
- The ability to conduct original GIS analysis and research
- The ability to present seminars and lead class discussions
To complete this course students must enrol in ANTHRO 703 A and B.
Availability 2021
Semester 1 and 2 (full year)
Lecturer(s)
Lecturer(s) Professor Thegn Ladefoged
Dr Rebecca Phillipps
Points
ANTHRO 703A: 15 points
ANTHRO 703B: 15 points