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 for all components of your study programme through MyStudymap. is mandatory. This applies to both compulsory elements and elective credits. If you are not enrolled, you may not participate.
General information about registration can be found on the Course and exam enrolment page.
Exchange and Study Abroad students, please contact the exchange coordinator for information on how to apply.
All information for those who are interested in taking this course as a Contractstudent is on the Contractonderwijs Archeologie webpage (in Dutch).
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact drs. M. (Milco) Wansleeben.
Remarks
Practical sessions with compulsory attendance.