Unit information: Archaeological Materials in 2010/11

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Unit name Archaeological Materials
Unit code EASC20025
Credit points 10
Level of study I/5
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Dr. Benton
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
School/department School of Earth Sciences
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

An introduction to the variety of natural and man-made materials utilised by Prehistoric Man in everyday life, with training in the use of the polarising microscope for petrographic analysis of natural materials and artefacts.