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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| Code | ARY727 |
| Name | Geoarchaeology |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 | Doç. Dr. MUSTAFA AKYILDIZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To investigate the site selection of ancient settlements, their interaction with the environment, and the temporal evolution of these sites through geoscientific methods; and to analyze archaeological deposits (sediments) to reconstruct past environmental and cultural processes
Course Content
Introduction to Geoarchaeology: Definitions, interdisciplinary working principles, and historical development. Geological time and human impact, Sedimentology and sedimentary environments, Geological characteristics of archaeological materials, Geochemistry and elemental distribution.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites.
Resources
Geoarchaeology: The Earth-Science Approach to Archaeological Interpretation (George Rapp and Christopher L. Hill)
Notes
Jeoarkeoloji: Yerbilimleri ve Arkeoloji (Editör: Ahmet Ertek & Murat Türkeş)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Interdisciplinary Synthesis: Apply geoscientific principles (geology, geomorphology, geochemistry) to address complex archaeological questions. |
| LO02 | Identifies archaeological deposits (sediments), distinguishes between natural and cultural stratigraphy processes. |
| LO03 | Characterize the physical properties and geological sources (provenance) of raw materials such as stone, clay, and metals used in antiquity. |
| LO04 | Analyzes the geological (proximity to water sources, access to raw materials, ease of defense) and environmental factors in the settlement selection of ancient societies. |
| LO05 | By analyzing elemental variations in soil and sediments (especially heavy metal accumulations; Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd), it identifies ancient industrial activities and their uses. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops the knowledge gained in the undergraduate education in the field of archeology at the level of expertise. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have current information about the field. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Explains the basic concepts related to archaeology. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts interdisciplinary research and analysis in the field of archaeology. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the practical methods and techniques acquired in the field of archaeology. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Handles the information acquired in the field within the framework of ethical rules. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognizes the cultures of Çukurova region. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the relations between Çukurova and the surrounding cultural regions. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Explains the cultural development of Çukurova region. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Collects data related to the field of archaeology. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines movable and immovable cultural assets. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge acquired in the field at a critical level. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops appropriate solutions to research problems. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge and experience gained in the field at the expert level in field and laboratory studies. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Carries out national and international studies and projects related to the field of archaeology. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Geoarchaeology: Definition, scope, and interdisciplinary role. Distinguishing records. | No preparation is needed in the first week. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The formation of the Earth, the processes it has undergone. The structure of the Earth. | The student conducts research using relevant sources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Geological Time and Quaternary Geological time scale • Quaternary period • Climate changes (glacial–interglacial) | 49 The student conducts research using relevant sources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 4 | Sedimentology I (Basic Processes) Weathering, transport, deposition Grain size, roundness, Sediment cycle | The student conducts research using relevant sources on the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Sedimentology II (Depositional Environments) Fluvial, deltaic, coastal, aeolian environments | research the topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Stratigraphy and Layering, Superposition, Unconformities • Archaeological fill interpretation | research the topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Geomorphology and Surface Processes Fluvial, coastal, karst processes Landforms Settlement relationships | study the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | research the topics. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Soil Formation and Paleosols Pedogenesis Soil horizons Paleosol interpretation | research the topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Taphonomy and Sediment–Artifact Relations Transport and redeposition Preservation conditions Natural vs cultural processes | research the topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Rocks and Archaeological Materials Igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rocks | research the topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Demonstration of hand samples in the laboratory. | study the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Rocks and Archaeological Materials,Source–material relationship | Research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Quaternary Environmental Changes Climate change Sea-level fluctuations Paleoenvironmental reconstruction | research the topics. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Samples | study the topic. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading, Reserch, reporting. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading, research, reporting | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Sözlü Sınav |
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 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||