Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Raw Material Sources in Prehistoric Ages ARK121 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Hande BULUT
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Hande BULUT (Güz)
Goals It is to define what kind of raw materials the tools used by the Prehistoric Age people were produced and how to reach these raw materials.
Course Content It provides information about the methods of supply and processing of the raw materials of the tools and equipment produced by prehistoric people, within the framework of hypothetical theories and material evidence.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Knows the basic definitions and concepts of prehistoric archeology.
2 Builds interdisciplinary relationships between natural sciences and prehistoric archeology
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Raw Materials Class Hours Interview Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Raw Material Sources Used in Prehistoric Ages Preparation, After Class Study Interview Research Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
3. Week Paleolithic technology (old stage) Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Paleolithic technology (late stage) Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Raw Material Types: Herbal Raw Materials Research Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Raw Material Types: Animal Raw Materials Interview Research Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
7. Week Raw Material Types: Stone Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours Research
8. Week Midterm Class Hours
9. Week Raw Material Types: Ocher Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week The use of stone as a raw material, Minerals, The concept of hardness in minerals, Rock forming minerals Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
11. Week The rocks preferred by prehistoric people to make tools are obsidian ext.. Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Raw Material Supply and Strategies Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Raw Material Supply and Strategies Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
14. Week General evaluation Interview Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to have archaeological up-to-date information and application methods
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2
PY1 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Pough, F.H. Rocks and Minerals, Petersn Fıeld Guıdes.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 14 14
Homework 2 1 14 14
Quiz 1 1 14 14
Quiz 2 1 14 14
Final 1 2 2
Practice 1 8 8
Practice End-Of-Term 1 6 6
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0