ARME501 GENERAL ARCHAEOMETRY
| Course Code: | 8630501 |
| 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: | Prof.Dr. GÜLAY ERTAŞ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course the students will
- comprehend a number of modern spectroscopic techniques
- know the application of already known techniques to analytical problems within archaeometry.
Course Content
Brief description of the principles, techniques and limitations of Radiocarbon (C-14), Thermolumin-escence (TL), Electron Spin Resonance (ESR), Potassium/Argon, Uranium series, Fission Track, Obsidian Hydration and Varve Chronology. Structure determination and source identification of archaeological materials by lead Isotope, Instrumental Neutron Activation (INAA), Chemical, Microscopical, Petrographical, Radiographical, and X-ray Fluorescence Analyses. Non destructive testing techniques. Methods of
investigating the ancient technology. Methods of prospection. (F)
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be expected to demonstrate the following core competencies:
- know Radioactive Methods of Dating, Methods Based on Stored Energy Emitted as a Result of the Radioactive Impurity Decay, Non-Radioactive Methods, Methods Based on Natural Rhytmic Processes, Dating By Flora and Fauna.
- apply appropriate instrumental methods of analysis to problems in archeological sciences such as Infrared, Fluorescence, UV-vis and X-ray Spectroscopic Techniques.
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