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ARCO6001: Analytics

2024 unit information

The unit enables students to learn the application of a new analytical procedure relevant to their thesis research. Increasingly in the humanities and social sciences it is expected that research employs new technologies, from software eg statistical packages such as R or SPSS, agent-based modelling, photogrammetry, or advanced geographical information systems; as well as equipment such as 3D scanning, portable x-ray fluorescence (pXRF), or infrared and raman spectroscopy. The student, in consultation with their supervisor may choose the analytic procedure relevant to their research.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Archaeology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. understand how archaeological research is constructed, how research questions are developed, and how theory, methodology, data and research context issues interplay in the construction of research designs.
  • LO2. develop, design, and implement original analytical research in archaeology.
  • LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the research process in archaeology.
  • LO4. improve your ability in independent learning, higher level critical thinking, information literacy, research and interpretative skills.
  • LO5. responsibly manage your own work, and work professionally in research team structures.
  • LO6. demonstrate improved skills in academic writing and presenting.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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