Master of Archaeological and Evolutionary Science (Advanced) - Environmental Archaeology and Climate Change

The Australian National University

This is an Environmental Archaeology and Climate Change specialisation which focuses on the study of past environments including ancient fauna, flora and climate. Students will gain skills, knowledge, and training in: geomorphology and sedimentology, palynology, phytolith analysis, plant macrobotanicals, archaeozoology, climate change, cultural landscapes and palaeo-environmental reconstruction. Students are offered a broad grounding in archaeological and palaeoecological theory and techniques needed to pursue original research and/ or gain relevant professional skills in archaeology, cultural and environmental resource management, the environmental sciences and heritage management.Learning Outcomesunderstand the theories, methods and practice of environmental archaeology and climate changeapply environmental archaeology in the field, laboratory and written form andundertake a research project in environmental archaeology and climate change.

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