| Unit name | Research Methods in Archaeology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ARCHM0023 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Emeritus Professor. Mark Horton |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit provides an introduction to the research methods used in archaeology - focusing in particular on landscape and maritime archaeology. It will cover the use of data bases, scientific applications and techniques, remote sensing, geophysics, air photography, recording and analysis of sites and buildings, use of archaeological and documentary sources, oral history, maps and historic illustrations.
