Course: Methodological Course 7 Geophysical Methods in Archaeology

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Course title Methodological Course 7 Geophysical Methods in Archaeology
Course code KAR/ME7D
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 12
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Nemo 44 Dipanjan, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Končal Jakub, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Thematic areas: 1. Introductory overview of geophysical methods used in archaeology. 2. Practical examples of geophysical measurements in archaeological sites (according to the PhD thesis topics). 3. Practical examples of computer processing of measured data. 4. Presentation of thematic measurements and projects with the use of geophysical methods. 5. Acquainting students with sources and methods to present the results of geophysical measurements. 6. Formulation and presentation of a seminar paper (according to the focus of the PhD student).

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Individual project (40) - 286 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to summarize the archaeological theory and method in the scope of the master's study of archeology
Skills
to understand a professional text in Czech and English
to work systematically independently
to use relevant information sources with regard to the monitored thematic area
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to summarize the possibilities of using geophysical methods in archeology
to summarize the theoretical and methodological aspects of research projects in the monitored thematic area
Skills
to aplly selected methods of geophysical measurements in the research of archaeological contexts
to properly prepare and implement a research project
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Individual study
One-to-One tutorial
Skills
Task-based study method
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Knowledge
Project
Continuous assessment
Skills
Project
Continuous assessment
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Aspinall, A., Gaffney, Ch. Schmidt, A. Magnetometry for archaeologists. Lanham, Md.: AltaMira Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0-7591-1348-0.
  • Carver, M., Gaydarska, B., Motrón-Subías, S. Field Archaeology from around the World. Ideas and Approaches. Springer Briefs in Archaeology, 2015. ISBN 978-3-319-09818-0.
  • Hašek, Vladimír. Methodology of geophysical research in archaeology. Oxford : [Archaeopress], 1999. ISBN 0-86054-981-X.
  • Křivánek, Roman; Danielisová, Alžběta,; Drda, Petr. Geofyzikální průzkum oppid v Čechách : zhodnocení projektu (2003-2007) = Geophysical survey of opidda in Bohemia : the evaluation of project (2003-2007). 2013. ISBN 978-80-87365-69-4.
  • Martin Kuna a kol. Nedestruktivní archeologie. Praha, 2004. ISBN 80-2000-1216-8.
  • Schmidt, Armin. Geophysical data in archaeology : a guide to good practice. 2nd ed. Oxford : Oxbow Books, 2002. ISBN 1-900188-71-6.


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