Computer Science for Archaeologists 05-TIA-24-Arch
Course gives practical knowledge about collecting, analyzing and presenting archaeological data by using a spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), presentation of research results in the form of a text document (Microsoft Word), presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint) or web page, use the tools database (Microsoft Access, AZP_MAX, relational databases), development of graphical data (CorelDRAW, Photoshop), development of geophysical data (Geoplot, Surfer, Snuffler), matters relating to GIS (MapInfo), analysis of aerial photographs (AirPhoto).
Module learning aims
Cycle of studies
Module type
Year of studies (where relevant)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Student: 1) gains the basic knowledge about application of computer tools in archaeological research,
2) gains the understanding of pros and cons of each methods, 3) gains the skills necessary to collecting, analyzing and presenting data in various forms.
Assessment criteria
Participation in class, implementation of projects, final pass.
Bibliography
Fletcher M., G. R. Lock 1995, Archeologia w liczbach. Podstawy statystyki dla archeologów.
Gaffney C., J. Gater 2003, Revealing the Buried Past: Geophysics for Archaeologists.
MacDonald M. 2004, Excel: The missing tutorial.
Misiewicz K., 2007, Geofizyka archeologiczna.
Prinke A. 1997, AZP_Fox. Program do obsługi komputerowej bazy danych o stanowiskach archeologicznych. Wprowadzanie danych.
Wimmer P. Kurs języka HTML i CSS, http://helion.pl/kurshtml
Additional information
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