3 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 24,0 TP , Cód. 3008109.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students will familiarise themselves with the methods and techniques used in geo-archaeological analysis of archaeological contexts.
Program
Environmental and stratigraphical contexts. Sedimentary deposits: fluvial, lacustrine, cave fillings, etc. Paedogenesis alteration. Introduction to Geo-archaeology. Analysis methods in Earth science applied to archaeological sites.
Evaluation Methodology
Practical coursework.
Bibliography
- Butzer, K. (1982). Archaeology as human ecology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Teaching Method
Theoretical-practical lectures supported by case study analysis.
Software used in class
