Admission requirements
Propedeuse (first year) Archaeology obtained.
Description
This course teaches insight into the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in archaeological fieldwork and analyses. The new research methods made possible by this technology will be the centre of this course.
Course objectives
Gaining insight into the way in which Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are currently used in archaeology. Both technical aspects as their applications will be discussed;
Learning how to manage and analyse spatial archaeological data;
Ability to make simple (distribution) maps in GIS for one’s own research.
Timetable
Course schedule details can be found in the bachelor 2 time schedule
Mode of instruction
Lectures;
Practical sessions.
Course load
The course load will be distributed as follows:
14 hours of lectures;
36 hours of practical sessions;
140 pages of literature;
Assignments.
Assessment method
- Written exam.
You will only get the exam result if you have attended all the practical sessions, and the final practical assignments have been submitted through BlackBoard.
All exam dates (exams, re-sits, paper deadlines etc.) can be found in the examination schedule.
Reading list
J. James Conolly & M. Lake, Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology. Cambridge University Press (2006).
ISBN: 978-0-521-79744-3.
Registration
Registration for the course is not necessary, registration for the exam is mandatory. For instructions, see the Registration in uSis page.
Contact
For more information about this course, please contact drs. W.N.H. Laan.
Remarks
Compulsory attendance at practical sessions.