Information
Code | ARK0017 |
Name | Archaeometry |
Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
Semester | . Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 6 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator |
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce characterization methods used to determine the characteristics of archaeological findings.
Course Content
Information about course content and operation. Introduction to archaeometry. What is archeometry. Importance of archaeological materials. The relationship of archeometry with archeology, art history and natural sciences. Archaeological findings- Paint, Ceramics, Glass, Metal, Alloy, Wood, Bone etc. Corrosion of metallic materials. Ceramic and glass raw materials from archaeological findings. History, culture and technology of archaeological findings. Characterization Techniques. Microstructural features, chemical composition and production technology of archaeological finds. Basic techniques of the principles of scientific approach to archaeological problems. Main topics Provenance and age determination by material characterization.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites
Resources
Hunt 2017: A.M.V. Hunt, The Oxford Handbook of Archaeological Ceramic Analysis, Oxford University Press, ISBN:978-0-19-968153-2
Notes
1. An Introduction to Archaeological Chemistry. Price, T. Douglas, Burton, James H. ISBN 978-1-4419-6376-5 2. Scientific Methods and Cultural Heritage: An introduction to the application of materials science to archaeometry and conservation science First Edition by Gilberto Artioli ISBN-13: 978-0199548262 3. Ceramic Evaluation Methods in Archaeological Studies, A.Tuba Ökse. Archeology and Art Publications, 2002 Front Asian Archeology Ceramic Terms, Ted HUGES, A. Tuba ÖKSE, Archeology and Art Publications, 1999 4. Analytical Archaeometry. Howell Edwards, Peter Vandenabeele Print publication date: 29 Nov 2012 Copyright: 2012 Print ISBN: 978-1-84973-162-1 PDF eISBN: 978-1-84973-274-1 DOI:10.1039/9781849732741 5. Periodicals: Archeometry, - Journal of Archaeological Science - Any handbook on archaeometry 6. Internet Databases
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Classifies archaeological finds according to material groups. |
LO02 | Knows the characterization methods and techniques used in archeometry. |
LO03 | Decide on appropriate archaeometric techniques for the analysis of archaeological findings. |
LO04 | Infers meaning from the data obtained by archaeometric characterization techniques. |
LO05 | Compares the data obtained by archaeometric characterization techniques. |
LO06 | Interprets the data obtained by archaeometric characterization techniques. |
LO07 | It gives an idea about the construction techniques and technologies of archaeological finds. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have information about current research methods, to evaluate information | 3 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to apply analytical methods | 5 |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to explain the results of information with information technology | |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to do microscopic studies | |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To gain the competence to work with people from different disciplines | |
PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To be able to participate in discussions about the archaeological findings and the formation of the archaeological lands in the excavation area and their relations with the environment | 4 |
PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To be able to transfer the process and results of the studies to the researchers in different disciplines in national and international work environments. | |
PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to make archaeometric measurements of archaeological finds from the excavation areas and the archaeo-environmental features of soils with the help of nature and science | 5 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
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1 | Information about the course content. Introduction. Raw material definition, usage areas and usage purpose. | Examination of the Course Information Package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
2 | Scope and application areas of archeometry. The place and importance of archaeological finds in archaeometry. The relationship and importance of archeometry with other branches of science. | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
3 | Age Determination-Raw Material Analysis-Characterization Methods and Techniques for Archaeological Finds: Physical and Chemical Methods. Porosity. Intensity. | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
4 | Wet chemical analysis. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). X-ray diffraction (XRD). X-ray floresans (XRF). Evaluation of results | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
5 | Neutron activation analysis (NAA). Optical microscope (OM). Thin section preparation for Optical Microscope. Interpretation of thin section examination results in Optical Microscope | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
6 | Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy scattering X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) or wavelength scattering X-ray spectroscopy (WDS). Sample preparation for SEM. Evaluation of results from SEM | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
7 | Electron Probe microanalysis (EPMA). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Analytical electron microscope (AEM). | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösterip Yaptırma |
8 | Midterm Exam | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
9 | Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) EDS and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
10 | Microstructural properties and chemical composition of archaeological ceramics. Ceramic typology. Contribution of archaeological ceramics to contemporary design. Sample reviews on the topics. | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
11 | Archaeometric studies on ceramic findings | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
12 | Provenance Analysis:Production and compositional groups | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme |
13 | Mineralogical and Chemical Alteration | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
14 | Fabric description of ancient pottery | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
15 | Organic inclusions in ancient ceramic | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
16 | Final Exam | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
17 | Fimal Exam | It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ). | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 143 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,72 | ||
ECTS | 6 ECTS |