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Course Description
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Course Name
GIS and Remote Sensing in the Archeological Landscape
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Host University
The American University of Rome
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Location
Rome, Italy
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Area of Study
Archaeology, Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
An introductory methodology course and a level 200 archaeology course or permission of the instructor.
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing techniques can be used to explore archeological landscapes. This course will analyze these techniques through case-studies from different archeological periods and regions. The course will teach students to evaluate standard techniques and to map and analyze archeological data. Students will also critically asses the contribution of GIS to the theoretical and methodological development of landscape archeology.
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