ARME531 GENERAL ARCHAEOLOGY
| Course Code: | 8630531 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Archaeometry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Masters |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÇİĞDEM ATAKUMAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the students will comprehend the scope and breadth of the discipline of archaeology with respect to other social science disciplines, while they will be able to understand the goals and methods of archaeological investigation.
Course Content
General introduction to archaeology. Prehistoric periods. Historic periods. Classical archaeology. Medieval archaeology. (S)
Course Learning Outcomes
students will ;
learn basic terminology, major problems, frames of approach and methods of archaeology through case studies
be able to identify basic research agendas, such as development of social complexity, and understand the application of methods that inform different interpretive frames
be able to focus on a basic research problem, such as the neolithic or urban revolution and suggest methods to investigate these issues.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They achieve knowledge and use it through doing research in archaeometry using the available technology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They use the knowledge produced in other fields, develop novel methods, and use them in their research to solve archaeometrical problems. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They have the ability to convey and share with colleagues the research findings both in national and international platforms by means of written and oral presentations. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They are aware of the social, environmental, and legal aspects of their professional activites; they maintain an ethical conduct in their profession. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They have the ability of taking responsibility in international projects. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They have the ability of performing chemical and structural analyses on the antiques. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They have the ability of making effective use of natural and applied sciences in evaluating archaeological findings. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They have knowledge on maintanence, dating, and production technologies of the findings. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They are aware of the importance of life time education and achieving knowledge. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution