AR463 Underwater Archeology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code AR463
Name Underwater Archeology
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. FATMA ŞAHİN


Course Goal

The terminology of underwater archeology, its fields of study, its history, its beginnings in Turkey, ancient shipwrecks, ancient ship typology and underwater excavations and surface surveys carried out today constitute the purpose of this course.

Course Content

The content of this course consists of underwater archeology terminology, underwater excavation techniques, underwater research techniques, ancient shipwreck research, ancient boat typology, and maritime trade between distant regions.

Course Precondition

No prerequisites required

Resources

It will be given during the lesson.

Notes

Resources suitable for the weekly course subject will be given for the relevant week.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explain underwater archeology
LO02 Defines the study areas of underwater archeology
LO03 Arrays the techniques of underwater archeology
LO04 Comprehend diving techniques and knowledge
LO05 Analysis the history of underwater archeology
LO06 Distinquishes shipwrecks and ship typology
LO07 Synthesis maritime trade in antiquity
LO08 Evaluates the new techniques and methods in today's underwater excavation and research


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Understands the basic knowledge of archaeology and advanced applied knowledge. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains advanced knowledge, scientific results and problems related to scientific and application areas of archaeology.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Classifies archaeological data and material chronologically. 3
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Examines the stylistic characteristics of archaeological material. 2
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses all the skills gained in the profession of archaeology to serve society and humanity in line with national and universal needs.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interpret the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in archaeology with a holistic perspective.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Records archaeological data visually and verbally using technological tools. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility in field studies (excavations and surveys) and projects in archaeological sites. 4
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Makes individual and team work in the laboratory environment where archaeological data are evaluated in written and visual form. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the professional field with a critical approach.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Continuously improves himself/herself with the principle of lifelong development in scientific, social, artistic and cultural fields within his/her professional and individual development.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik To be able to share information about the field with experts and non-experts using Turkish and foreign languages.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have professional and ethical responsibility. 2
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Protects historical and cultural heritage. 5
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Organize collaborative studies for problem solving with different disciplines.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to underwater archeology Read related bibliography. Kikladic Mettalurgeye and The Aegan Early Bronze Age, COLİN RENFREW, AJA Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Submarine archeology Read related bibliography. A Syrian Trading Venture to Egypt, De Greave, D. FAULKNER Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Shipwreck archeology Read related bibliography. Nemi Lake western, Mary Rose western, Zurih Lake underwater remains Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Fields of underwater archeology review Read related bibliography. Ports, breakwaters, breakwaters, temples, navy areas of the sea lighthouse Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Historical development of underwater archeology Read related bibliography. George Bass, Cemal Pulak, Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Underwater archeology in Turkey Read related bibliography. Uluburun shipwreck, Gelidonya shipwreck, Hakan Öniz Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Shipwrecks in Turkey Read related bibliography. Trade and Ship Technology in the Eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze Age, Özlem Balkozak, Konya Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Underwater survey Read related bibliography. Coastal structure, water movements, depth, raw material of the craft Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Underwater scanning methods Read related bibliography. U search method, Expanded squares method, Jack-stay search method, roped search, free diving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Underwater excavation techniques Read related bibliography. Coastal structure, water movements, depth, raw material of the craft Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Ancient ship typology Read related bibliography. Anatolian boat typology (3000 BC- 400) Harun Öztaş, Ankara Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Ancient maritime trade Read related bibliography. Maritime and Shipbuilding in the Eastern Mediterranean from the Beginning to the Roman Period Atakan Aydınoğulu, Çanakale Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Underwater excavations Read related bibliography. New door, Limantepe, Marmara Island, Bodrum Myndos Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 General evaluation-Term Exams General evaluation-Final Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Performans Değerlendirmesi
16 Term Exams Final Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Final Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS