Current trends in archaeological science focus on materials analyses at the molecular level. Students will gain knowledge of fundamental research methods and materials in archaeological science. Topics will address research questions about mobility, diet, domestication, relatedness, kinship, soil fertility, and environmental change through residue analysis, genetics, proteomics, stable isotopes, and archaeological soil chemistry. In addition, students will have a basic understanding of the interdisciplinary fields of biomolecular archaeology and ancient DNA. Students will be able to describe the appropriate instrumentation for specific materials and questions, interpret the research results, critically read scientific papers, and know what methods to apply in their own research.
- Lecturer: Roderick Byron Salisbury
- Enrolled students: 5