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ARCH 1860 - Engineering Material Culture: An Introduction to Archaeological Science


Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World | Spring Semester 2010 | M,W,F: 1-2pm | Rhode Island Hall Room 008
Instructor: Dr. Krysta Ryzewski (JIAAW & Engineering) | Teaching Assistant: Elizabeth Murphy (JIAAW) | Engineering Collaborator: Prof. Brian Sheldon (Engineering)

Course Description

Over the course of history, the human ability to design, produce, and adapt materials to meet particular needs has been a powerful influence in the emergence and development of cultural traditions, complex civilizations, technological innovations, and societal changes. This course is an introduction to archaeological science, presented from the perspectives of archaeology and engineering, specifically materials science. Archaeological science analyzes the development of materials, technologies of production, and associated social consequences over time using both scientific instrumental techniques and theoretical contributions from engineering, archaeology and other social sciences read more... (click here)

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Course Format and Prerequisites / Syllabus / Weekly Readings / FINAL PROJECT Submissions / Student Projects / Lab Safety / Material Matters Research Group / References and Resources / Lecture Notes

Questions about the course? Please [email] Krysta Ryzewski

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