Course: To expound the possibilities of the current bioarchaeology, which focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment in the past. To acquaint the students with selected ecological, economic, and cultural phenomena in archaeology. Emphasis is p

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Course title To expound the possibilities of the current bioarchaeology, which focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment in the past. To acquaint the students with selected ecological, economic, and cultural phenomena in archaeology. Emphasis is p
Course code KBO/908
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Frequency of the course In academic years starting with an even year (e.g. 2020/2021), in the winter semester.
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Majerovičová Tereza, Mgr.
  • Brychová Veronika, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Ptáková Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Budilová Kristýna, Mgr.
  • Kovačiková Lenka, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Petrlíková Veronika, Bc.
  • Šitnerová Ivana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vobejda Libor, Mgr.
Course content
Introduction to the Archaeology Ethnoarchaeology Archaeobotany - seeds and fruits Archaeobotany - pollen and microcharcoals Archaeobotany - phytoliths and starches Anthracology Dendrochronology Archaeozoology Organic residues in archaeology Isotope analysis in archaeology Presentation of the bioarcheological specialisations in the laboratory I and II Students' presentations

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
To expound the possibilities of the current bioarchaeology, which focuses on the relationship between humans and the environment in the past. To acquaint the students with selected ecological, economic, and cultural phenomena in archaeology. Emphasis is put on gaining a broader overview and orientation in the field of bioarchaeology, which can be developed in one of the other specialized courses in the future.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Successful completion of the course is conditioned by the presentation of the chosen topic and the passing of the written exam.
Recommended literature
  • Margaritis, E. - Oikonomou, A. - Nikita, E. - Rehren, T. (Eds) 2023. FIELD SAMPLING for Laboratory Analysis in Archaeology. The Cyprus Institute Nicosia..
  • Pişkin, E. et al. 2018. Environmental Archaeology. Current Theoretical and Methodological Approaches. Springer International Publishing.
  • Reitz, E. J. - Shackley, M. 2012. Environmental archaeology. Springer Science & Business Media..


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