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Programme Short Title
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Certificate in Archaeological Excavation and Recording with Osteology
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Programme Code
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8609
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Mode of Delivery
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Full-time, Part-time, Modular, Distance Education - DKIT, Full Time Blended
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No. of Semesters
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1
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Semesters Per Stage
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1
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NFQ Level
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8
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Programme Credits
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15
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Field of Study
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0210 - Humanities and Arts
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Educational Aim of Programme
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This programme aims to provide participants with an introductory ‘hands-on’ experience of both the on-site work associated with an archaeological excavation and the off-site work associated with post-excavation processing and analysis with a particular focus on the excavation, recording and processing of human bone remains. Participants will be introduced to the aims and objectives of archaeological excavation and the steps involved in the research process that leads to an excavation. They will also be introduced to the range of techniques used and the components of the on-site recording system and the recording of burials. They will participate in a research excavation and also in the recovery of artefacts, environmental samples and human remains where appropriate. It aims to give students an understanding of the principles of the post-excavation process and other aspects of archaeological analysis of artefacts, ecofacts, and human bone remains. It also aims to give practical experience of participating in post-excavation processing, documentation and preliminary analysis. Students will undertake post-excavation processing of artefacts, samples, and human bone remains retrieved during excavation, and will receive training in the work and recording procedures applicable to this stage of the excavation process.
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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
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Description
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PLO1
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the range of procedures involved in the excavation, recording and post-excavation processes in relation to both general excavation and the excavation of human remains
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PLO2
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Critically evaluate the concepts and theories underpinning approaches to excavation design, strategy and recording.
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PLO3
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Demonstrate an ability to appropriately excavate and record a range of archaeological features, artefacts, ecofacts and human bone encountered on an archaeological excavation site or during post-excavation.
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PLO4
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Conduct assigned tasks - excavation, recording, finds processing, sample processing, analysis and interpretation and particularly those relating to the appropriate handling of human bone - and perform research as required by course directors
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PLO5
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Have insights into the integrated approach taken to excavation and recording and post-excavation analysis and the role these play in the process of learning about the past.
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Semester Schedules
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