Undergraduate Course: Archaeology 1 (ARCA08007)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Archaeology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk/arch/degreecourse.html
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course consists of the four modules which make up Archaeology 1A and 1B. Students are also required to attend a one week practical course during the Easter vacation.
This course is only open to students enrolled for an Archaeology single or joint Honours degree. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
Students MUST NOT also be taking
Archaeology 1A (ARCA08004) OR
Archaeology 1B (ARCA08005)
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Other requirements |
This course is only open to students enrolled for an Archaeology single or joint honours degree - students taking Archaeology as an outside subject should take Archaeology 1A (ARCA08004) and Archaeology 1B (ARCA08005).
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | 15:00 - 15:50 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 15:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Teviot Lecture Theatre, Medical School |
| Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 18 week(s). Tutorials at times to be arranged |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Archaeology 1, Paper 1 | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | c/w ARCA08004 same paper | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Paper 1 | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | c/w ARCA08004 same paper | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Archaeology 1, Paper 2 | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | c/w ARCA08005 same paper | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Paper 2 | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | c/w ARCA08005 same paper |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| A general knowledge and understanding of: Old World archaeology from the earliest peoples to the development of the first civilizations; archaeological principles, methodology and materials. |
Assessment Information
| 2 essays 40%, Practical work portfolio 20%; degree exams (2 - one in December, one in May): 40% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Robert Leighton
Tel: (0131 6)50 8197
Email: Robert.Leighton@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sarah Larios
Tel: (0131 6)50 2501
Email: sarah.larios@ed.ac.uk |
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