MAF 515 - Techniques of Marine Archaeological Survey and Recording, Prof. John Gifford

Goals:

This course will introduce the student to the latest techniques of survey and recording, focusing on techniques that can greatly increase the efficiency of any underwater excavation.

Materials:

The location and study of underwater archaeological sites is undergoing fundamental changes thanks to the application of advanced technologies developed for other fields, notably remote sensing, and the general availability of powerful hardware and software for individual users. A major case study that will be used is the excavation of Little Salt Spring, which is one of the most intensively computerized excavations (on land or under water) to date.

Assignments:

Final examination and Library Review Paper and Oral Report.

Grades:

Grades are based on final examination and Library Review Paper and Oral Report.

Textbook:

Maritime Archaeology: a Technical Handbook, by Jeremy Green. (Academic Press 1990). On reserve at RSMAS library.