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| Code | ARK0013 |
| Name | Archaeometry and the Neolithic Revolution |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
There was a complete change in the lifestyle of human groups during the Neolithic. The aim of the course is to cover archaeometric techniques that help us understand Neolithic changes.
Course Content
The content of this course consists of archaeometric techniques that help to understand Neolithic evolution.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Kollektif, 2016, 4. Odtü Arkeometri Çalıştayı Bildiriler Kitabı - Türkiye Arkeolojisinde Taş : Arkeolojik ve Arkeometrik Çalışmalar, Bilgin Kültür Sanat. Ankara
Notes
Publications to be recommended during lectures.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the evidence of climate changes in Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene. |
| LO02 | Comprehends the chronological distribution areas of domesticated plants, when and at the end of which stages humans domesticated plants. |
| LO03 | Comprehends the chronological distribution areas of domestic animals, when and at the end of which stages humans domesticated animals. |
| LO04 | Comprehends the use of micromorphology and various analysis methods in obtaining information about the activities and diet of people in the past. |
| LO05 | Comprehends studies of aDNA and genomic history of past human populations from human bones. |
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 | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To gain the competence to work with people from different disciplines | 3 |
| 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 | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of the course – geographical and chronological framework. | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 2 | Paleoclimate proxies - Late Pleistocene-Early Holocene climate change | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 3 | Identifying sedentism | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 4 | Paleobotany – domestication of plants. | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 5 | Zooarchaeology – domestication of animals. | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 6 | Microstratigraphy and human activities. | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 7 | Residue analysis – stone industries. | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid term exam - student presentations and homework | student presentation and homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Residue analysis – pottery | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 10 | Human bone – health and cultural practices. | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 11 | Human bone – aDNA and genomic history | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 12 | Isotope analysis – diet and movement | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 13 | Isotope analysis – methods of food production | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 14 | Chemical characterization – trade of obsidian and other materials | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 15 | Discussion - archaeometry and Neolithic studies. | Two Eminent Contributors to Archaeometry in Turkey be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 16 | Final exams/student presentation and homework | student presentation and homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Final examsFinal exams/tudent presentation and homework | student presentation and homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| 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 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||