Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
After a historical overview of the discipline and a reveiw on the fundamentals of science, the course focuses on presenting the main methods of study and analysis applied to heritage sites and artefacts. It explores several key themes at the heart of current research. It covers observation techniques (macro and microscopy), imaging techniques (X-ray, UV, IR, scanning, etc.) and techniques for the elemental and molecular analysis (PIXE, XRF, Raman, HPLC, LA-ICP-MS, etc.) used in the study of both pieces of art and archaeological objects. It reviews methods borrowed from geomatics, including GIS, for the study of sites. The main principles of dating methods (dendrochronology, 14C, thermoluminescence, archaeomagnetism) will be examined so that they can be applied to historical questions. Finally, bioarchaeology, in particular palynology and anthropology, will be covered for the study of plant, animal or human remains. As part of this course, sessions devoted to specific case studies are planned, along with practical work and laboratory visits. These will give students hands-on experience with various objects and materials, as well as with the methods and equipment used in archaeometry.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
students will be able to understand the basics of analytical techniques, the context in which they are applied, and the type of data they provide.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
There are no prerequisites. A refresher on the basics of chemistry and physics will be provided at the start of the course.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Duration and period: 30 hours.
Venue and timetable: see celcat
Wednesday afternoons: 2.00 pm-4.00 pm
Course materials and recommended or required readings
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not available
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Cécile Oger
Uliège LIbrary
Place Cockerill 1, bat A3
B-4000 Liège
04.366.52.70
Cecile.Oger@uliege.be
Line Van Wersch
Archéométrie et archéologie médiévale et post-médiévale
quai Roosevelt 1B, Bât. A4
4000 Liège
Belgique
+32 4 3663681
Line.VanWersch@uliege.be