MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN ARCHAEOLOGY
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Course Title:
MATHEMATICAL AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN ARCHAEOLOGY
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Course Code:
ARK6104
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Type of Course:
Compulsory
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Level of Course:
Third Cycle
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Year of Study:
1
6
Semester:
2
7
ECTS Credits Allocated:
6
8
Theoretical (hour/week):
3
9
Practice (hour/week) :
0
10
Laboratory (hour/week) :
0
11
Prerequisites:
12
Recommended optional programme components:
None
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Language:
Turkish
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Mode of Delivery:
Face to face
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Course Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. İBRAHİM HAKAN MERT
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Course Lecturers:
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Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:
Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi Arkeoloji Bölümü Görükle- Bursa 16059 0.224.2941839/ e-mail: ihmert@uludag.edu.tr
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Website:
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Objective of the Course:
Introduction to mathematical and statistical methods used in archaeological studies.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
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Learning Outcomes:
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Knowing the mathematical methods used in archaeological studies;
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Knowing the statistical methods used in archaeological studies;
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Knowing the relationship between archeology and natural sciences;
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Learning computer usage in archaeology;
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Computer Based Digital Archeology;
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Learning database programs;
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Learning data analysis programs;
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Knowing archaeometric analysis methods;
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Knowing the principles of radiocarbon process;
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Knowing the principles of Electron Spin Resonance Method;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
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Introduction. Introduction of basic reference sources.
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Mathematical methods used in archaeological studies
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Statistical methods used in archaeological studies
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Archeology and natural sciences
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Computer Usage in Archeology: Microsoft Word, Excel
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Computer Based Digital Archeology: Geographic Information Systems
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Database programs: Filemaker
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Data analysis programs: SPSS analyzes
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Archaeometry, development and analysis techniques
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Radiocarbon method
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Electron Spin Resonance Method
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Raw Material Analysis Methods
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Mathematical Clustering and Grading
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Typology
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
BAYRAM., N., 2004, Sosyal Bilimlerde SPSS ile Veri Analizi, Ezgi Kitabevi, Bursa. TANINDI, O., 1991, “Kazı Buluntularının Değerlendirilmesinde Bilgisayarın Rolü ve Bir Uygulama: Yarımburgaz”, Türk Arkeoloji Dergisi XXIX: 261-267. TANINDI, O., 1995, “‘Computer aided Archaeology’: An Automation Model for Archaeological Excavation Projects-1: Planning and Development Before Excavation”, Halet Çambel İçin Prehistorya Yazıları, Graphis Yayınları, İstanbul: 255-265
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
0
0
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
100
Total
1
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
0
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
100
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
4
56
Homeworks, Performances
0
20
40
Projects
1
20
20
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
0
0
0
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
20
20
Total WorkLoad
178
Total workload/ 30 hr
5,93
ECTS Credit of the Course
6
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
