? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HCA-3-Isotopes

The course will provide an overview of theory and applications of key analytical techniques used in Environmental Archaeology, including 14C dating, 210Pb dating, luminescence techniques, cosmogenic isotopes, stable isotopes (13C, 15N, Sr), and pollen analysis.

? Pre-requisites : Archaeology 2A and 2B

? Prohibited combinations : This course is not available to students on the BA Humanities and Social Science

Home subject area

Archaeology, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 16/01/2009 14:00 15:50 Room 1.F01, Old High School Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Friday 14:00 15:50 Central

A knowledge and understanding of the range and applications of some of the most widely used analytical techniques in environmental archaeology.

Coursework: 40%
Examination (2 hour paper): 60%

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 Hons 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Rosie Edwards
Tel : (0131 6)50 2501
Email : redwards@staffmail.ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Mr Clive Bonsall
Tel : (0131 6)50 2375
Email : Clive.Bonsall@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/