ARK0013 Archaeometry and the Neolithic Revolution

6 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Code ARK0013
Name Archaeometry and the Neolithic Revolution
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 4 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal / Objective

There was a complete change in the lifestyle of human groups during the Neolithic. The aim of the course is to cover archaeometric techniques that help us understand Neolithic changes.

Course Content

The content of this course consists of archaeometric techniques that help to understand Neolithic evolution.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Kollektif, 2016, 4. Odtü Arkeometri Çalıştayı Bildiriler Kitabı - Türkiye Arkeolojisinde Taş : Arkeolojik ve Arkeometrik Çalışmalar, Bilgin Kültür Sanat. Ankara

Notes

Publications to be recommended during lectures.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Knows the evidence of climate changes in Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene.
LO02 Comprehends the chronological distribution areas of domesticated plants, when and at the end of which stages humans domesticated plants.
LO03 Comprehends the chronological distribution areas of domestic animals, when and at the end of which stages humans domesticated animals.
LO04 Comprehends the use of micromorphology and various analysis methods in obtaining information about the activities and diet of people in the past.
LO05 Comprehends studies of aDNA and genomic history of past human populations from human bones.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have information about current research methods, to evaluate information 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to apply analytical methods
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 4
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 5
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. 4
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
1 Introduction of the course – geographical and chronological framework. Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
2 Paleoclimate proxies - Late Pleistocene-Early Holocene climate change Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
3 Identifying sedentism Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
4 Paleobotany – domestication of plants. Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
5 Zooarchaeology – domestication of animals. Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
6 Microstratigraphy and human activities. Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
7 Residue analysis – stone industries. Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
8 Mid term exam - student presentations and homework student presentation and homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Residue analysis – pottery Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
10 Human bone – health and cultural practices. Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
11 Human bone – aDNA and genomic history Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
12 Isotope analysis – diet and movement Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
13 Isotope analysis – methods of food production Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
14 Chemical characterization – trade of obsidian and other materials Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
15 Discussion - archaeometry and Neolithic studies. Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey be read Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri
16 Final exams/student presentation and homework student presentation and homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Final examsFinal exams/tudent presentation and homework student presentation and homework Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
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 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 152
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 16.11.2022 09:39