| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
not available in 2010 |
| Old unit code |
160.404 |
| Outcomes |
Students are able to understand, use and operate/apply site recording systems including traditional two-dimensional surveying techniques (trilateration, off-set survey, angle-bearing); three-dimensional techniques including multi-tape systems, profiling and precision depth measurement; state-of-the-art site recording programs; photographic recording, digital and film cameras and video recording; underwater photogrammetric techniques including the use of software programs and stereo photogrammetric recording; side-scan sonar to record complex sites; sonar position fixing systems; excavation strategies and methods including water dredge, air lift, prop wash and hand fanning; stratigraphy and its application to underwater sites; excavation recording including data retrieval, measuring, and making site plans using techniques outlined in general site recording; methods of tagging relating this to artefact recording methodologies; basic on-site conservation survey techniques and limited interpretation of the data obtained; site amelioration strategies; artefact recovery handling and recording including 'first aid' for finds; and methods of recording and cataloguing objects in situ and during the raising and immediate post-excavation stage. Students are able to apply the techniques learned in this unit to their practical units. |
| Content |
This unit introduces students to current field techniques used by maritime archaeologists. These include remote sensing, underwater and terrestrial surveying, excavation techniques, GIS, computer applications, underwater and terrestrial photography, photogrammetry, ROV, underwater search techniques, boat and diving logistics. Students demonstrate their applied understanding of these topics through an essay, practical sessions, tutorials and an examination. |
| Assessment |
This includes an examination (40 per cent), an essay (40 per cent) and tutorial presentation (20 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Associate Professor Alistair Paterson |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley), Maritime Museum (Fremantle) |
| Mode |
on-campus and off-campus |
| Unit Rules |
Contact hours—61 (lectures: 13 x 1 hr; tutorials: 12 x 1 hr; museum-based practical exercises: 12 x 3 hrs)
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