Archaeology 1 (U00339)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : ACE-1-A1

The course consists of the four modules which make up Archaeology 1A and 1B. In addition, there are three one-day or half-day field excursions through the year. Students are also required to attend a week's practical course during the Easter vacation.

This course is only open to students enrolled for an Archaeology single or joint Honours degree.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Prohibited combinations : Archaeology 1A; Archaeology 1B This course is only open to students enrolled for an Archaeology single or joint honours degree

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Archaeology, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 24 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	15:00	15:50	Lecture Theatre A, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	15:00	15:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials at times to be arranged

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

A general knowledge and understanding of: Old World archaeology from the earliest peoples to the development of the first civilizations; archaeological principles, methodology and materials.

Assessment Information

Essays (2) 25%; Practical work portfolio 25%; Degree examinations (2) 50% [one exam in December, one in May; exemption is available for the second exam]. Exemption available for students achieving 60% on the basis of 2 essays (20% each), portfolio (20%), and the December degree exam (40%). No mark for any individual component to be below 50%.