ARPA343 Archaeological Field Methods
Updated: 14 April 2009| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 30 cp including ARPA104 or NR331 or candidature in a postgraduate award | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | ABAR243 or ABAR343 or ARPA243 or ARPA443 or ARPA543 | |||||||||
| Notes | offered in odd numbered years |
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| Combined Units |
ARPA543 - Archaeological Field Methods |
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| Coordinator(s) | Wendy Beck (wbeck@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
Archaeology is a very practical discipline and field work is both exciting and informative. This unit is based around a field project. Students attend a six-day residential school. Readings, exercises and field experience introduce archaeological field work. Topics include excavation, legislative requirements, logistical planning, map interpretation, map-making, negotiation, samping, site formation, site recording, surveying and stratigraphy. Differerent field areas used every year depending on availability and the research interests of staff. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |