ARK0017 Archaeometry

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit
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Goal, Content & Resources
Course Learning Outcomes
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Week Plan
Student Workload - ECTS

Information

Code ARK0017
Name Archaeometry
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

To introduce characterization methods used to determine the characteristics of archaeological findings.

Course Content

Information about course content and operation. Introduction to archaeometry. What is archeometry. Importance of archaeological materials. The relationship of archeometry with archeology, art history and natural sciences. Archaeological findings- Paint, Ceramics, Glass, Metal, Alloy, Wood, Bone etc. Corrosion of metallic materials. Ceramic and glass raw materials from archaeological findings. History, culture and technology of archaeological findings. Characterization Techniques. Microstructural features, chemical composition and production technology of archaeological finds. Basic techniques of the principles of scientific approach to archaeological problems. Main topics Provenance and age determination by material characterization.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites

Resources

Hunt 2017: A.M.V. Hunt, The Oxford Handbook of Archaeological Ceramic Analysis, Oxford University Press, ISBN:978-0-19-968153-2

Notes

1. An Introduction to Archaeological Chemistry. Price, T. Douglas, Burton, James H. ISBN 978-1-4419-6376-5 2. Scientific Methods and Cultural Heritage: An introduction to the application of materials science to archaeometry and conservation science First Edition by Gilberto Artioli ISBN-13: 978-0199548262 3. Ceramic Evaluation Methods in Archaeological Studies, A.Tuba Ökse. Archeology and Art Publications, 2002 Front Asian Archeology Ceramic Terms, Ted HUGES, A. Tuba ÖKSE, Archeology and Art Publications, 1999 4. Analytical Archaeometry. Howell Edwards, Peter Vandenabeele Print publication date: 29 Nov 2012 Copyright: 2012 Print ISBN: 978-1-84973-162-1 PDF eISBN: 978-1-84973-274-1 DOI:10.1039/9781849732741 5. Periodicals: Archeometry, - Journal of Archaeological Science - Any handbook on archaeometry 6. Internet Databases


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Classifies archaeological finds according to material groups.
LO02 Knows the characterization methods and techniques used in archeometry.
LO03 Decide on appropriate archaeometric techniques for the analysis of archaeological findings.
LO04 Infers meaning from the data obtained by archaeometric characterization techniques.
LO05 Compares the data obtained by archaeometric characterization techniques.
LO06 Interprets the data obtained by archaeometric characterization techniques.
LO07 It gives an idea about the construction techniques and technologies of archaeological finds.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To have information about current research methods, to evaluate information 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to apply analytical methods 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to explain the results of information with information technology
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To be able to do microscopic studies
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal To gain the competence to work with people from different disciplines
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı To be able to participate in discussions about the archaeological findings and the formation of the archaeological lands in the excavation area and their relations with the environment 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği To be able to transfer the process and results of the studies to the researchers in different disciplines in national and international work environments.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği To be able to make archaeometric measurements of archaeological finds from the excavation areas and the archaeo-environmental features of soils with the help of nature and science 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Information about the course content. Introduction. Raw material definition, usage areas and usage purpose. Examination of the Course Information Package
2 Scope and application areas of archeometry. The place and importance of archaeological finds in archaeometry. The relationship and importance of archeometry with other branches of science. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
3 Age Determination-Raw Material Analysis-Characterization Methods and Techniques for Archaeological Finds: Physical and Chemical Methods. Porosity. Intensity. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
4 Wet chemical analysis. Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). X-ray diffraction (XRD). X-ray floresans (XRF). Evaluation of results It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
5 Neutron activation analysis (NAA). Optical microscope (OM). Thin section preparation for Optical Microscope. Interpretation of thin section examination results in Optical Microscope It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
6 Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy scattering X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) or wavelength scattering X-ray spectroscopy (WDS). Sample preparation for SEM. Evaluation of results from SEM It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
7 Electron Probe microanalysis (EPMA). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Analytical electron microscope (AEM). It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
8 Midterm Exam It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
9 Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) EDS and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS). It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
10 Microstructural properties and chemical composition of archaeological ceramics. Ceramic typology. Contribution of archaeological ceramics to contemporary design. Sample reviews on the topics. It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
11 Archaeometric studies on ceramic findings It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
12 Provenance Analysis:Production and compositional groups It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
13 Mineralogical and Chemical Alteration It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
14 Fabric description of ancient pottery It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
15 Organic inclusions in ancient ceramic It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
16 Final Exam It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).
17 Fimal Exam It is advised to search and study before and /or after on subjects each lecture using various sources related to ceramic technology (Lecture notes. Proceeding books, theses, journals and research reports ).


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 143
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,72
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 17.11.2022 03:52