2018-2019 / GEOL0292-1

Sedimentology applied to archaeology

Duration

30h Th, 8d FT Tr. Pr.

Number of credits

 Master in history of art and archaeology : archeometrics (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : general (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in history of art and archaeology : general (60 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in geology (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in geology (60 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Stéphane Pirson

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Nature, origin and interpretation of deposits yielding or associated to archeological remains.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Basic knowledge on the deposits yielding archaeological remains for a better understanding in making excavations.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge in geology (course of geology for the 1 bac in geology or for biologists).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Practical works in natural geological sites and in archaeological excavations in order to study and to interprete the different kinds of sedimentary deposits.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Dates for the course and practical works have to be set.

Recommended or required readings

Assessment methods and criteria

Modalities of exam have to be set;

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Dr. Stéphane PIRSON
stephane.pirson@spw.wallonie.be