Archaeology and Ancient History: Digital Archaeology, GIS in Archaeology
Course 15 credits • ARKN09
The course introduces the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis in archaeological contexts. In archaeology, we often gather spatial data with varying scales, from the distribution of artefacts in a limited excavation area, to the extent of ancient monuments in a defined district or an entire region. Being able to analyze, interpret and communicate spatial patterns is a very important part of the archaeological and antiquarian practice. This course provides an understanding of how spatial data is collected, via a total station, differential GPS, remote sensing, map libraries, etc., and combined into a geodatabase. The overall objective of this course is to provide knowledge of GIS, its technologies and applications in a broad sense to model, simulate, visualize and communicate archaeological data and interpretations. The analysis is based on a variety of data, such as inventories (FMIS), digital elevation models, environmental data, historical maps, etc. Questions regarding spatial patterns, visibility, networking, simulation of landscape and resource use, settlement locations (predictive modelling), are handled analytically.
Study period:
spring semester 2014
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2014-01-13 – 2014-03-14
Language of instruction:
English
Eligibility:
ARKK01 or the equivalent.
Application code:
LU-E6831
Application code:
LU-70271
Introductory meeting: Monday, 13 January at 9.15 – 11.00 in Arkeologi - Lilla Salen
Teachers:
Nicolo Dell'Unto