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JFZL7171Geophys. Appl. on Archaeological Areas3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Aysel ŞEREN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim of this course is to use of geophysical methods in archaeological areas
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : learn geophysical techniques used in archaeological structures and sites2,31
PO - 2 : learn to the applications of geophysical methods in the study of archaeological findings2,31
PO - 3 : comprehend instruments used in archaeology; for example ground penetrating radar, magnetic field (gradiometric) and resistivity surveys2,31
PO - 4 : process of the acquisition data in geophysics techniques on the protected area2,31
PO - 5 : design a geophysical survey on the archaeological studies 2,31
PO - 6 : examine international geophysical studies on the archaeological sites2,31
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Used geophysics methods for delineating of various phenomena including; archaeological field boundaries, buried walls, burial mounds, graves and ancient water courses, and generally for forensic applications. This geophysical methods used include; fluxgate magnetic gradiometry, resistivity profiling, 2D resistivity imaging, electromagnetic profiling and ground penetrating radar. Case studies.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Used geophysics methods for delineating of various phenomena including; archaeological field boundaries, buried walls, burial mounds
 Week 2graves and ancient water courses, and generally for forensic applications
 Week 3specifically geophysical methods used in archaeological fields
 Week 4fluxgate magnetic gradiometry
 Week 5specifically resistivity method used in archaeological fields
 Week 62D and 3D imaging
 Week 7Ground Penetrating Radar, design of time-slice maps, its interpretation
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9examine of case studies
 Week 10examine of case studies
 Week 11examine of case studies
 Week 12examine of case studies
 Week 13examine of case studies
 Week 14examine of case studies
 Week 15examine of case studies
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Oswin, J. 2009; A field Guide to Geophysics in Archaeology, Praxis Publishing, Chichester, UK.
2Conyers, L.B. 2004; Ground Penetrating Radar for Archaeology, Alta Mira Press.
 
Recommended Reading
1Journal of archeogical science, Archaeological Prospection, Geoarchaeolgy International Journal
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 8 2 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 13 2 20
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 10 30
Arasınav için hazırlık 3 8 24
Arasınav 3 1 3
Ödev 3 4 12
Proje 6 2 12
Kısa sınav 3 1 3
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 3 14 42
Dönem sonu sınavı 3 1 3
Diğer 1 3 5 15
Total work load186