PAPVB_37 Laboratory methods for archaeologists

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dalibor Všianský, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Zdeněk Měřínský, CSc.
Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Inna Mateiciucová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Archaeology and Museology – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 9:10–10:45 L32
Prerequisites
Knowledge of science on secondary school level.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
- basical knowledge of classical and modern methods of archaeometry - ability of decision, which method or sequence of methods should be applied in a certain case - knowledge which institute to do the anlysis at - ability of critical evaluation of the obtained results
Syllabus
  • Applications of all tought methods in archaeology are shown on published papers. Non-destructive approaches are emphasized. - sample preparation - silicate chemical analysis - X-ray fluorescence spectral analys (XRF) - scannin electron microscopy and microanalysis: SE/BSE/EDS/WDS - optical microscopy - X-ray diffractometry (XRD) - Raman spektroscopy - infrared spectroscopy - computed tomography (CT) - thermal analysis (DSC/DTA/TG) - excursion to a specialized workplace
Literature
    recommended literature
  • GREGEROVÁ, Miroslava, Bohuslav FOJT and Václav VÁVRA. Mikroskopie horninotvorných a technických minerálů (Microscopy rock-forming and technical minerals). 1st ed. Brno: Moravské zemské muzeum. 315 pp. monografie. ISBN 80-7028-195-2. 2002. info
  • FAIMON, Jiří. Základní metody analytické geochemie. Vyd. 1. Brno: Masarykova univerzita. 147 s. ISBN 8021004983. 1992. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, practical lessons, excursion.
Assessment methods
Graded credit given based on study and prezentation of archaeometric papers.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2013.
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