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Course Name : Archaeological Geophysics

Course Code : JM-627

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor HATİCE KARAKILÇIK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has an idea about general archeological terminology.
Recognizes the physical properties of the materials used in structures and architectural features.
Knows the definitons of achaeometry and archaeogeophysics.
Knows the features of archaeogeophysical equipments, data acqusition and processing techniques.
Realizes geophysical methods (magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic, etc.) applied in archaeological sites and wide-shallow scale geophysical exploration.
Has an idea about local and global achaeogeophysical studies.
Understands the importance of cultural heritage.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide the basic knowledge for the application of geophysical techniques in the study of archeological materials and sites.

Course Contents : Survey design and logistics in archaeogeophysics, instruments used in archaeology, magnetic field survey, resistivity survey and archaeology, climatic effects on the resistivity anomalies, EM survey, Ground Probing Radar, survey data processing, interpretation of field data (filtering and smoothing contours).

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : The classrooms of the Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction. Basic definitions of archeology Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
2 Architectural and physical characteristics of structures in archaeological sites Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
3 Archaeometry and archaeogeophysics concepts Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
4 Features of the equipments in archaeogeophysics Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites.. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
5 Processing and interpretation of archaeogeophysical data Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
6 Wide-shallow scale geophysical explorations in archaeological sites Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
7 Case studies of electrical resistivity tomography method in archaeological sites Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
8 Mid-term exam Exam Preparation Written Exam
9 Case studies of magnetic method in archaeological sites Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
10 Case studies of electromagnetic methods (GPR and VLF-R) in archaeological sites Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
11 Rarely applied geophysical methods (self potential, induced polarization, gravity method) in archaeological site investigations Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
12 Rarely applied geophysical methods (continuous wave and random signal radar, seismic method) in archaeological site investigations. Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
13 Esoteric methods and emerging technologies in specific archaeological applications (metal detectors, geochemical methods, thermal sensing, radiometric methods) Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
14 Importance of cultural heritage. Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
15 Revision of subject Reading lecture notes,searching related web sites. Lectures, presentations and discussions.
16/17 Final Exam Exam Preparation Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Advances in Archaeological Method and Theory, John W. Weymouth, Vol. 9, 1986. A Field Guide to Geophysics in Archaeology , John Oswin ,2009, ISBN13: 9783540766919.
 Seeing the Unseen: Geophysics and Landscape Archaeology. 2006, Edited by Stefano Campana, Salvatore Piro. Pages: 376. ISBN: 978-0-415-44721-8
 
 Drahor, M.G., 1991, Arkeolojik Alanlarda Jeofiziksel Prospeksiyonun Önemi: IX. Araştırma Sonuçları Toplantısı, s. 235-250.
 Uygulamalı Jeofizik, Prof.Dr. D. Ali KEÇELİ, İkinci Baskı, TMMOB Jeofizik Mühendisleri Odası Eğitim Yayınları No:18, 564 pages, Ankara, 2012, ISBN: 9789944897471.
 Near Surface Geophysics, Dwain K. Butler, Society of Exploration SEG Investigations in Geophysics Series No. 13, 732 pages, Tulsa OK, 2005, ISBN: 9781560801719.
 Antik Çağda Kentler Nasıl Kuruldu , R.E. Wycherley, Third edition, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, 215 pages, İstanbul, 1993, ISBN: 9757538183.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 8 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 5
2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 5
3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 5
4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 5
5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 5
6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 5
7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently 5
8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 5
9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 5
10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5
11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 7 56
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 158
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.32
ECTS Credit: 6