ARCHAEOBOTHANICS

Academic year
2020/2021 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
ARCHEOBOTANICA
Course code
FM0479 (AF:334331 AR:181098)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
2 out of 16 of ARCHAEOLOGY WORKSHOP
Degree level
Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
Educational sector code
NN
Period
2nd Term
Where
VENEZIA
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LABORATORY of ARCHAEOBOTANY(2 CFU) - didactic activity of the ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORY SP. - is part of the training and guidance internships for the archaeological orientation of the Master’s degree in Ancient Civilisations: Literature, History and Archaeology.
The course aims to provide the basilar methods to study plant remains (charcoal woods, seeds, fruits, etc.) from archaeological excavations, in order to understand the environment and agricultural practices in the past.
1. Knowledge and comprehension
- knowing main methodologies of collection and documentation of archaeobotanical remains.
- knowing terminology of systematic botany.
- Taxonomic identification of wood and of carpological remains; statistical methodologies to understand relationshio man-environment.
2. Ability to apply knowledges and understanding.
- to be able to apply methodology and knowledge on archaeobotanical samples.
No prior knowledge is required.
Subject definition and terminology; history of archaeobotany; Anthracology: wood anatomy for identification charcoal and collection methods; Carpology: anatomy of seeds and fruits and collection methods; Palinology: description of pollen and spores; current flora and vegetation as sources for environmental history.
Notes from the lessons and teaching materials provided by teacher.
The assesment of learning consists of a written test aimed to verify the understanding of the topics presented in class. The teacher reserves the right to change the test mode based on the evolution of the Covid-19 emergency.
The course will be divided into Theoretical lessons with projections of Power Point presentations and in a practical part.
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To organize the capacity of the classrooms - due to health emergency - registration is required in the Archaeobotanics by October 18 by sending an email to the teacher. Thanks for your coopoeration.
For information the student can contact the professor at her email address.
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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Natural capital and environmental quality" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Goal 6: clean water and sanitation
Goal 14: life below water
Goal 15: life on land
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 08/10/2020