Postgraduate Course: Non-isotopic Dating Techniques (PGHC11310)
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 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Postgraduate (School of History and Classics) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
The course will briefly outline the fundamental principles and applications of a range of non-radiometric dating techniques used in archaeology, including: amino acid racemization, archaeomagnetism, dendrochronology, electron spin resonance (ESR), and luminescence. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course students should have acquired a knowledge and understanding of:
- the fundamental principles of each technique and the instrumentation employed to make the measurements;
- archaeological applicability and limitations of the various techniques;
- the essential differences between non-radiometric and radiometric dating techniques.
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Assessment Information
1500 word essay. |
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 |
Mrs Lindsay Scott
Tel: (0131 6)50 9948
Email: Lindsay.Scott@ed.ac.uk |
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