Topographical survey ARC00039M

Module leader: Dr Helen Goodchild

Aims

To introduce students to the range of specialist skills in topographical archaeological survey
To explore the issues involved in modern survey practice both at a national and international scale
To provide a practical training in the use of topographical survey equipment: ranging from conventional techniques, though total station and GPS survey

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module students should:

Students will gain an outline understanding of topographical survey in archaeology at both a site specific and a landscape level
Students will be expected to display an understanding of the principles of conventional survey and modern approaches in the application of terrestrial and GPS survey
Students will be expected to display confidence in the use of specialist equipment including theodolites and GPS