Undergraduate Course: Isotopes and Archaeology (ARCA10049)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Archaeology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course will provide an overview of theory and applications of key analytical techniques used in Environmental Archaeology, including 14C dating, 210Pb dating, luminescence techniques, cosmogenic isotopes, stable isotopes (13C, 15N, Sr), and pollen analysis. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Archaeology courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| A knowledge and understanding of the range and applications of some of the most widely used analytical techniques in environmental archaeology. |
Assessment Information
Coursework: 40%
Examination (2 hour paper): 60%
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Coursework: 40%
Take Home Examination: 60% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Clive Bonsall
Tel: (0131 6)50 2375
Email: Clive.Bonsall@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sarah Larios
Tel: (0131 6)50 2501
Email: sarah.larios@ed.ac.uk |
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