Bioarchaeology

Undergraduate course

Course description

Objectives and Content

This course aims to give the students an in-depth look at current archaeological topics and periods in the period 500 BC - 1500 AD. When resources allow, the institute offers teaching in one or more topics. The study covers the period from 500 500 BC - 1500 AD. The in-depth topic can change, depending on the teaching resources that are available and current research. For a review of the topic offered in the current semester, go here:

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student must have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student:

  • has knowledge of central themes, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the period 500 BC to 1500 AD.
  • knows about research and development work within the period can update their knowledge within the period knows the period's history, traditions, character and place in society
  • has good knowledge within and insight into the chosen in-depth topic

Skills:

The student:

  • can use professional knowledge on practical and theoretical issues and make their choices clear
  • can reflect on own professional practice and adjust this under guidance can find, evaluate and refer to information and subject matter and link this to a problem
  • can use relevant academic tools, techniques and forms of expression that are relevant for research in the period 500 BC. to 1500 AD
  • can problematize and use relevant subject terminology and discuss archaeological representations within the topic
  • can assess and analyze literature and archaeological finds, and be able to make independent assessments

General competence:

The student:

  • has knowledge of relevant professional and professional ethical issues
  • can plan and carry out tasks and projects alone and in groups and in line with ethical requirements and guidelines
  • can present central subject matter such as theories, problems and solutions both in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression
  • can exchange views with others with a background within the subject area and participate in discussions about the development of good practice knows new thinking and innovation processes within the in-depth subject
  • can familiarize themselves with extensive specialist literature, convey knowledge and points of view from it, and make their own assessments in written work.

ECTS Credits

10 ECTS

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Autumn. The course is offered irregularly.

Place of Instruction

Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
45 ECTS
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Good knowledge of English is important.
Access to the Course
The course is open to all students at UiB, but has restrictions.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures/seminars in classrooms or in the laboratory. The teaching will occur in the last part of the semester.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

It´s mandatory to attend at least 3 of 4 material courses.

Compulsory requirements are only valid the teaching semester in which they were approved.

Forms of Assessment

The exam consists of a term paper of approximately 3000 words.

The exam assignment will be given in Norwegian and/or English.

The exam can be submitted in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Grading Scale
A graded grading scale from A to F is used.
Assessment Semester
Autumn. The course is offered irregularly.
Reading List
The institute prepares a litterature list. The litterature list is approximately 800 pages. The literature list will be published by 1th. December for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The course is evaluated in line with UiB's quality assurance system.
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies
Course Coordinator
Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies
Course Administrator
Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies