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GIS Applications in Archaeology

Classical Studies 515
Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World 515

Spring 2003

Monday 5:30-8:40

The following books are available to be purchased at the University of Pennsylvania Bookstore:

G. Lock and Z. Stancic (eds.), Archaeology and Geographical Information Systems: A European Perspective, London 1995

K. L. Westcott and R. Joe Brandon, Practical Applications of GIS for Archaeologists: A Predictive Modeling Toolkit, London 2000

D. Wheatley and M Gillings, Spatial Technology and Archaeology: The Archaeological Applications of GIS, London 2002

Attendance is class and student discussion will be expected. Grading will be based on the completion of exercises and assignments and on readings and written discussions. The term project will be to submit a research project proposal that utilizes GIS, and to complete some portion of the GIS component.

Click here for detailed syllabus information (March 17th onward)

S Y L L A B U S

Date	Lecture	Reading/Assignment
January 13	Introduction
January 20	No class (MLK Day)
January 27	Introduction to AutoCAD

February 3 AutoCAD Roman Bath Drawing
February 10 Introduction to ArcGIS

February 17 S N O W D A Y

February 24 ArcGIS Reading List (link)

March 3 ArcGIS Extensions

March 10 S P R I N G B R E A K

March 17 Introduction to Archaeological GIS: Data Collection and Preparation

March 24 GIS Project Preparation

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February 3	AutoCAD	Roman Bath Drawing
February 10	Introduction to ArcGIS
February 17	S N O W D A Y
February 24	ArcGIS	Reading List (link)