Universidad de Jaén

THEORY

1. INTRODUCTION. Geology versus Archaeology. Geoarchaeology. Relation between Geoarchaeology and the Geological Sciences.
2. MINERALS AND ROCKS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTEREST. Mineral classification. Minerals of archaeological interest: oxides, carbonates, phosphates, halides, silicates. Petrological classification. Rocks of archaeological interest: sedimentary (clastic and non-clastic), volcanic, plutonic and metamorphic rocks. Examples of minerals and rocks in the archaeological record and in the cultural heritage.
3. SEDIMENTS AND SOILS. Concepts of sediment and sedimentary rock. Location in the rocks cycle. Soil concept. Soil development. The soils in the rocks cycle.
4. SEDIMENTARY CONTINENTAL ENVIRONMENTS AND PROCESSES. Fluvial, lacustrine, palustrine, desert, coastal, glacial, caves environments.
5. STRATIGRAPHY AND CORRELATION. Concepts and principles. Stratigraphic Units. Correlation.
6. DATING METHODS. Concept of the Geological Time. Basic principles of the Geology. Relative and numerical dating methods.
7. GEOCHEMISTRY. Basic concepts. Stable isotopes. Mayor, minor and trace elements. Applications to the palaeoenvironmental reconstruction.
8. QUATERNARY GEOLOGY. Concept. Climate evolution in the Quaternary. Palaeoecology. 

LABORATORY PRACTICES

P1. Use of visu and polarization microscopy to recognize minerals and rocks of archaeological interest.

P2. Interpretation of geological maps. Analysis of MAGNA (1:50.000) geological maps, identifying of quaternary sedimentary environments and modern geological processes.

FIELDTRIP PRACTICES. To visit a zone where it is possible to easily recognize the quaternary geological activity and how this is a condition to distribution and development of human/hominids activities from the study to archaeological site or by the modern activities.

THEORY LESSONS AT BIG GROUP (A01): in the classroom, the teacher shows the theory and methodology contents of the matter. The teacher will use diverse techniques to present the contents (audiovisual presentation, computer services, documents). The aim is to show the contents of the matter encouraging the critic discussion and reflection by the student.

LABORATORY PRACTICES (A02): to train to student in the use of the scientific instruments to acquire geological data from inorganic materials of archaeological interest (pottery, metals, rocks,).

FIELDTRIP PRACTICES (A02): to train to student in the use of methodology to acquire geological data and their application to archaeological record, to the archaeological heritage and their valuation. The aim is to close to student to knowledge of the archaeological record from the physical environment where the settlement is located and how they exploit the geological resources.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

The end mark of the matter is the weighted average from the attendance/involvement (10%) in the development of the class, the theory exam (50%), the realization of works and questionnaire (15%) and the practice exam (25%). This weighted average will be calculate if the attendance/involvement to the theory and practice classes was the same or larger to 90% and the theory mark is greater that 5.

Groups with a number of students below the limited capacity in the classroom

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

The end mark of the matter is the weighted average from the attendance/involvement (10%) in the development of the class, the theory exam (50%), the realization of works (15%) and the practice exam (25%). This weighted average will be calculate if the attendance/involvement to the theory and practice classes was the same or larger to 90% and the theory mark is greater that 5.

Resources:

Google Meet

Google Form

Intranet "Docencia Virtual" (ILIAS/PLATEA) delivery of tests and resolution of doubts

ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

Evaluation of theoretical contents: continuous assessment with weigh allocated of 65% and an online exam with a weight of 35%. The continuous assessment is realized with questioners of Google Form for every subject.

Evaluation of practical contents: continuous assessment. Delivery of practice exercises.   

Final grade: 60% theoretical contents and 40% practical contents. 

It is essential delivery all exercises and to do the online exam, to be qualificated

Resources:

Google Meet

Google Form

Intranet "Docencia Virtual" (ILIAS/PLATEA) delivery of tests and resolution of doubts.

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Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.

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Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

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Person in charge: Universidad de Jaén, Paraje Las Lagunillas, s/n; Tel.953 212121; www.ujaen.es

Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

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Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

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