In this course, a range of scientific methods that can be applied to answer questions in archaeology and biological anthropology will be considered. These include microscopy, 3-D and virtual technologies, ancient DNA, and elemental analyses. Students will learn how many of the core techniques are transferable across fields and will learn the strengths and limitations of the different techniques. The class will be formatted as a seminar class, combined with practical and laboratory-based exercises. Field trips to facilities across the University will be scheduled in class time over the course of the term [3 credits]
In this course, a range of scientific methods that can be applied to answer questions in archaeology and biological anthropology will be considered. These include microscopy, 3-D and virtual technologies, ancient DNA, and elemental analyses. Students will learn how many of the core techniques are transferable across fields and will learn the strengths and limitations of the different techniques. The class will be formatted as a seminar class, combined with practical and laboratory-based exercises. Field trips to facilities across the University will be scheduled in class time over the course of the term [3 credits]
