Compulsory attendance
Yes.
Admission requirements
BA-degree obtained, admission to the RMA-programme.
Description
This course will cover the methodology used to reconstruct ancient environments from sampling through interpretation and the implications to human ecology during the Quaternary. A small material study will be provided with this class, giving students the opportunity to learn the intricacies with which we base our interpretations of ancient environments.
Course objectives
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used by archaeo-/palaeo-botanists and zoologists;
Understanding of how these methods and techniques are used by archaeologists to generate data (direct or proxy) that answer specific research questions;
To realise the limitations of each method or technique when applied to answering archaeological research questions;
To understand that a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving is desirable.
Ects distribution
The course load will be distributed as follows:
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Timetable
Course schedule details van be found in the RMA time schedule.
Mode of instruction
Seminar.
Assessment method
Written examination.
Assessment deadline
Exam dates can be found in the exam schedule.
Reading list
To be handed out in class.
Registration
Register for this course via uSis.
Instructions for registration can be found in the uSis manual.
Contact information
For more information about this course, please contact prof. dr M. van Kolfschoten.