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ARCO2101: Archaeology: Down to Earth
2025 unit information
Archaeological research requires a broad understanding of a range of practical aspects incorporating field, lab and interpretive skills. Here we explore a diverse array of topics across a number of themes to introduce some of the major principles and practices in archaeological research.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Archaeology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Archaeology or (6 credit points at 1000 level in Archaeology and 6 credit points at 1000 level in Ancient History, Anthropology, Art History, History or Geoscience) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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ARCA2601 or ARCA2639 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of good archaeological practice and sophisticated skills in field, laboratory, and interpretive methods
- LO2. identify and construct effective archaeological research design
- LO3. identify the effects of taphonomic and site formation processes on archaeological sites discuss strategies to mitigate and alleviate damage
- LO4. demonstrate competence in field surveying and site recording
- LO5. demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively on site surveying and in writing reports, as well as to work independently in constructing research design proposals.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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