Archaeological aerotopography and remote sensing
Course objectives
In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of ARCHAEOLOGICAL AIRCRAFTING AND REMOTE SENSING, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way. Remote sensing in archaeology, data base, geographic information system.
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LAURA EBANISTA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
General characteristics and objectives of topographical research: history of the discipline; research direction and scientific methodology, purpose, sources and tools (literary, epigraphic, cartographic and itinerant sources). The issue of the archaeological map will be dealt with in a broad manner, with specific interest for territorial surveys, use of aerial photography and satellite and proximity remote sensing. The geophysical methods applicable in the archaeological field will also be examined.
With the aim of highlighting the multidisciplinary aspect of topographic research, GIS systems and databases will be considered.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of ancient topography, ancient history and archaeology.
Books
The bibliography will be indicated during the lessons.
Teaching mode
The course will take place with lectures. Seminar activities are also planned in which each student will analyze a specific case study using the methodology of the discipline.
Frequency
Optional
Exam mode
The evaluation test consist of an oral interview lasting about 25 minutes, during which the topics covered in the lessons will be discussed, appropriately deepened on the recommended texts.
The oral exam will test the knowledge of the discipline and the understanding and argumentation skills of the student.
Lesson mode
In-person teaching with photoreading workshop.
LAURA EBANISTA
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
General characteristics and objectives of topographical research: history of the discipline; research direction and scientific methodology, purpose, sources and tools (literary, epigraphic, cartographic and itinerant sources). The issue of the archaeological map will be dealt with in a broad manner, with specific interest for territorial surveys, use of aerial photography and satellite and proximity remote sensing. The geophysical methods applicable in the archaeological field will also be examined.
With the aim of highlighting the multidisciplinary aspect of topographic research, GIS systems and databases will be considered.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of ancient topography, ancient history and archaeology.
Books
The bibliography will be indicated during the lessons.
Teaching mode
The course will take place with lectures. Seminar activities are also planned in which each student will analyze a specific case study using the methodology of the discipline.
Frequency
Optional
Exam mode
The evaluation test consist of an oral interview lasting about 25 minutes, during which the topics covered in the lessons will be discussed, appropriately deepened on the recommended texts.
The oral exam will test the knowledge of the discipline and the understanding and argumentation skills of the student.
Lesson mode
In-person teaching with photoreading workshop.
- Lesson code1038186
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseArchaeology
- CurriculumArcheologia orientale
- Year2nd year
- Duration12 months
- SSDL-ANT/09
- CFU6