Detailed Information
ARCH20070 - Environmental Archaeology (Audit)* - 2017
This course will introduce you to a variety of approaches and methods in environmental archaeology currently informing archaeological method and theory, with a focus on the relationships between environment and culture. We will explore topics such as geoarchaeological, archaeobotanical and zooarchaeological methods through a range of case studies.
Themes include: nature and culture, palaeoenvironmental reconstruction and climate change, studying ancient landscapes, land-use and use-of-space studies, palaeoeconomy, ritual and diet. You will engage in practical learning and hands-on exercises in the course; practicals are class and laboratory based and include sessions on pollen, insect remains, wood/charcoal and plant macrofossils.
Semester 2
Level 2
The School of Archaeology recommends that students take level 1 modules first.
Lectures: Mondays 10:00 - 11:00 & Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00, Ardmore Annexe AA1 & AA2
Practicals: To be selected
If you are taking this module for credit, please take note of the dates below:
Term dates for revision: Saturday, 27 April - Sunday, 5 May
Term dates for exams: Tuesday, 7 May – Saturday, 18 May
Open Learning Fee (audit only) €350 per module
Open Learning Fee (with assessment) €500 per 5 credit module
Upgrading from audit to credit: You may upgrade from being an audit student to a credit student up to three weeks into term. Please note, however, that you can't change back to being an audit student - if you decide not to complete the assignments and/or sit the exams, this will appear on your academic record.
Concessions
There are no concessions available for Open Learning modules.
Refunds
Refunds may in some instances be available for extenuating circumstances, such as serious illness, within two weeks of the start of the module. Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing, with supporting documents where appropriate.
Dr Stephen Davis