Admission requirements
None.
Description
This course teaches the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeological fieldwork and analyses. Spatial research methods made possible by this technology will be the center of this course, both in theory and practice.
Course set-up
Weekly:
2 hours of online lectures;
4 hours of computer practical;
4 hours of literature study, questions and online forum discussions.
Course objectives
Gaining insight into the way in which Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are currently used in archaeology. The technical aspects as well as their applications will be discussed;
Learning how to manage and analyse spatial archaeological data;
Ability to make simple (distribution) maps in a GIS for your own research.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in MyTimetable.
Log in with your ULCN account, and add this course using the 'Add timetable' button.
Mode of instruction
(Online) lectures;
Practical sessions with compulsory attendance;
Online discussion sessions with compulsory participation.
Assessment method
- Written open-book exam (100%).
You will only receive the exam result if you have attended all the practical sessions.
Assessment deadlines
All assessment deadlines (exams, retakes, paper deadlines etc.) can be found in MyTimetable.
Log in with your ULCN account, and add this course using the 'Add timetable' button. To view the assessment deadline(s), make sure to select the course with a code ending in T and/or R.
Reading list
James Conolly, J & Lake, M. 2006. Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology. Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: 978-0-521-79744-3.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudymap is mandatory.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and Exam Enrolment page.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact drs. M. (Milco) Wansleeben.
Remarks
Practical sessions with compulsory attendance;
Enroll in the same group number for Bioarchaeology and Geographic Information Systems (e.g. if you are in group 101 for Bioarchaeology, choose 101 for GIS as well).