You are obliged to attend all blocks in which this course is given in order to obtain the ECTS.
You will find the ECTS for this course at the course description of – Part Two.
Admission requirements
BA degree (or equivalent) in Archaeology or a relevant discipline. SAP and exchange students: admission after approval by the Graduate School of Archaeology.
Description
The study of mammalian remains from an archaeological context within the framework of current archaeological issues. The master study has two different fields of research. An archaeozoological one, that mainly focuses on the palaeo-economy of prehistoric and historic societies in the Netherlands. The role of domesticated animals as well as wild animals will be investigated. The faunal evolution of the Pleistocene faunas in Northwestern Europe is the main theme of the second research line. The aim of the study of smaller as well as larger mammals is to solve biostratigraphical, palaeo-ecological and taphonomical questions. What is the age of an archaeological site, what are the ecological conditions during the Palaeolithic period and what is the relation between humans and the other members of the mammalian community. These are the major research topics in the second field.
Learning objectives
To give students a solid base for their own independent research and their thesis in the field of Archaeozoology/Mammalian Palaeontology.
Method of instruction
Lectures, workshops and discussion meetings.
Examination
Written examination, presentation and thesis.
Required reading
Information about obligatory literature will be given during the first meeting.