Introduction to Archaeological Science

Archaeological science is an intersection of natural sciences and cultural heritage that covers a wide range of examples of interdisciplinary scientific applications to archaeological and cultural heritage questions. This subject will introduce students to the key knowledge and theoretical frameworks essential for archaeological science studies and form the foundation for further studies in the area. Key geoscience-based areas to be discussed include dating and chronometry methods, compositional analysis, analytical approaches, provenance, isotopic analysis, and experimental archaeology. The cultural focus will be on Indigenous and Australian archaeology, as well as input from related studies from world archaeological science. The subject will also examine the relationship of past societies to current societies.

介绍考古科学的基本概念、方法和应用。

• 1Analyse and apply geological-based knowledge to solve archaeological science questions.
• 2Apply an advanced understanding of the theoretical context to analyse a key research question in archaeological science.
• 3Synthesise selected research methodologies nd apply to questions such as dating, provenance and other archaeological science questions.
• 4Evaluate archaeological science with an ethical comprehension of cultural heritage and working with communities.
• 5Communicate critical evaluation in archaeological science in written and oral formats.