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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This course introduces students to a selection of microanalytical techniques used in archaeological science. Students will receive instruction in three different sub-fields: geochemical sourcing, stable isotope analysis and artefact material analysis. The emphasis is upon acquiring "hands-on" knowledge of each technique, including the equipment used, the generation of data and the interpretation of data. Students will prepare samples and collect data using techniques such as x-ray fluorescence, thin-section pertography and sediment analysis and analyse the data with statistical techniques and methods.
Three short quizzes (3 X 5%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
One essay: Students select an essay topic related to one of the three microanalysis techniques covered in the course.
Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5
Three lab reports (3X20% each): One lab report for each major topic covered in the course.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The course workload is 130 hours including in class time and independent study. Other Information Students require a permission code to enrol and are asked to email their request to: admin.chl@anu.edu.au.
na Preliminary Reading Reading lists, primarily focused on recent journal articles, will be provided for each course topi and are available on the Wattle site.