ARCHAEOBOTHANICS

Academic year
2018/2019 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
ARCHEOBOTANICA
Course code
FM0423 (AF:274192 AR:161458)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
1 out of 9 of ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP
Degree level
Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
Educational sector code
NN
Period
2nd Term
Where
VENEZIA
LABORATORY of ARCHAEOBOTANY(1 CFU) - didactic activity of the ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SP. - is part of the training and guidance internships for the archaeological orientation of the Master’s degree in Ancient Civilisations: Literature, History and Archaeology.
The course aims to provide the basilar methods to study plant remains (charcoal woods, seeds, fruits, etc.) from archaeological excavations, in order to understand the environment and agricultural practices in the past.
1. Knowledge and comprehension
- knowing main methodologies of collection and documentation of archaeobotanical remains.
- knowing terminology of systematic botany.
- Taxonomic identification of wood and of carpological remains; statistical methodologies to understand relationship man-environment.
2. Ability to apply knowledges and understanding.
- to be able to apply methodology and knowledge on archaeobotanical samples.
No prerequisite is required for attendance of the course.
Subject definition and terminology; history of archaeobotany; Anthracology: wood anatomy for identification of charcoal and collection/sampling methods; Carpology: anatomy of seeds and fruits and collection/sampling methods; Palinology: description of pollen and spores; current flora and vegetation as sources for environmental history.
Notes from the lessons and teaching materials provided by teacher.
The assesment of learning consists of a written test aimed to verify the understanding of the topics presented in class.
The course will be divided into Theoretical lessons with projections of Power Point presentations and in a practical part.
written
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 01/07/2018