AAP6155   Applied Archaeological Science   (15 credits)

Description

This course acquaints the student with a number of scientific analytical techniques and methods which are pertinent to the interpretation of key questions in archaeology. These may include microscopic, chemical and isotopic techniques, ancient DNA analysis, lipid analysis and proteomics (or other commonly used techniques). It provides a theoretical introduction as well as some practical experience in sample preparation methodologies, data collection and analysis. The potentials and limitations of methods are discussed through specific case studies.

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