Introductory Archaeological Geophysics Field School
This course is aimed at graduates from an archaeology or earth sciences background who wish to gain experience in archaeological geophysics. It will provide an understanding of the scientific principles behind a range of techniques used in shallow archaeological prospection, the basic field operation of such techniques, data processing, data interpretation and geophysical reporting. Techniques covered will include magnetometry, electromagnetic induction, direct current resistivity and ground penetrating radar.
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Détails de la chambre et pension
Information available on request.
Horaire:
ARCH8307 will run for an 12 day period. Classes commence each weekday at 9 am each morning and will run until 5.30 pm each day, with lunch breaks and morning and afternoon tea breaks included. Students are required to attend ALL sessions - while marks are not given for attendance, attendance at all sessions is required to qualify for completing the topic. Anticipated absences from any sessions must be discussed with the co-ordinator prior to the absence. Unsatisfactory attendance may lead to a reduction of grade, including a fail grade. Additional written work may be required following an absence.
Formation archéologique offerte
ARCH8307 has a number of specified learning outcomes. It has been designed to provide students with a theoretical introduction to geophysical techniques that might be employed in archaeological contexts. It also aims to introduce students to a range of archaeological case studies within which geophysical techniques have been applied, as well as to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a range of different geophysical techniques. Using hands-on sessions in the computing lab, the topic will provide students with an understanding of geophysical data editing, processing and interpretation procedures, as well as an understanding of standard geophysical reports.
In terms of the learning outcomes, by the end of this topic students will:
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Have a basic understanding of the major geophysical techniques that might be applied in an archaeological context.
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Be familiar with a range of literature concerning the geophysical techniques covered during the topic.
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Be familiar with the basic field operation of a range of different geophysical techniques, including but not necessarily limited to ground penetrating radar, magnetometer and electromagnetic induction.
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Be able to download, edit and process geophysical data.
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To produce interpretable geophysical products and comment on these in a professional style report and presentation.
Info contact
Ian Moffat and Alice Gorman
Affiliés et commanditaires
Flinders University, South Australia
Lectures recommandées
Reynolds, J.M. 1997. An Introduction to Applied and Environmental Geophysics. John Wiley and Sons, Chinchester.
