Landscape Analysis and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Syllabus, Master's level, 5AR774
- Code
- 5AR774
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Archaeology A1N, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History A1N
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 21 September 2015
- Responsible department
- Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Conservation
Entry requirements
Qualified for the course are students admitted to the specialisations Archaeology, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, or Egyptology whitin the Master Programme in Humanities, or students admitted to the Master Programme in Global Environmental History.
Content
The course provides knowledge and skills in landscape analysis and working with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), as well as in the use of GIS to analyse issues in archaeology and ancient history, and to use GIS to make spatial analyses. Landscape, methodology, theory, analysis, interpretation, source criticism, raster and vector data are some of the concepts covered in the course.
Instruction
Instruction consists of lectures, supervised exercises in the GIS lab and tutoring individually and in groups. Instruction is given in English.
Assessment
Examination is in the form of completed exercises with exercise reports, oral presentation and writing of a scientifically designed article. Course participants who carry out examination after the deadline cannot receive the grade of Pass with distinction unless special circumstances exist. Examination in English may occur.
Other regulations
The course replaces Landscape Archaeology 15 credits, 5AR753, and may not be included in the same degree.