Archaeological Materials Science

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Dott.ssa Francesca Congiu
Educational Office, Dept Environmental Biology
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Room 126, 1st floor, Building CU022 
Office hours : Mon Tue Fri 10:00-13:00 
email: didattica.dba@uniroma1.it

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Educational Office, Department of Environmental Biology
Francesca Congiu, Beatrice Bruschi
T (+39) 06 4991 2666  Room126, 1st floor, Building CU022 
Office hours: Mon Tue Fri 10:00-13:00 
email: didattica.dba@uniroma1.it
 
Student office, Faculty Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences: 
Email: segrstudenti.scienzemmffnn@uniroma1.it
Link pagina: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/segreterie-studenti

NG1 Admission Requirements
The LM-11 in Archaeological Materials Science is open to European and non-European students holding a three-year university diploma or another foreign qualification of equal duration and number of credits (180 ECTS), recognized as suitable under current legislation.
Students who have acquired, during their previous degree, the minimum core and core credits indicated in the ministerial table for class L-43 Technologies for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, or a total of 36 ECTS in the core educational disciplines, are admitted to the LM ARCHMAT. For diplomas obtained abroad, cultural affinity with the core and core educational disciplines is assessed on a case-by-case basis by an international commission composed of members from the three partner universities.
Applications must be submitted online by registering and completing the form on the dedicated tab of the website https://www.erasmusmundus-archmat.eu, with a deadline of the end of February each year. The academic consortium, composed of the University of Évora (Portugal - Coordinating Institution), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), and Sapienza University of Rome, takes every measure to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants without discrimination based on gender, race, or nationality.
Applicants must upload the following documents to the LM-11 ARCHMAT application webpage:
- Photo ID (passport for non-EU applicants)
- University diploma (Bachelor's degree)
- Degree certificate with a list of exams taken and their grades
- Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum (EUROPASS format)
- Certificate attesting to language requirements (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge with a minimum B2 in English according to the CEFR system)
Before the evaluation process, applicants' applications will be checked for:
- Adherence to the application deadline
- Completeness of the application
An evaluation committee composed of members of the three partner universities will apply the following criteria to select the students admitted to the interview:
- Academic excellence
- Consistency of academic training with the LM-11 ARCHMAT
- Language skills (English language)
A personal assessment of preparation will be performed upon entry.

NG1 Admission requirements
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) in Archaeological Materials Science (ARCHMAT) is open to excellent European and non-European students with a three-year university diploma (Bachelor's, level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework-EQF, 180 CFU/ECTS), with academic recognition by CIMEA - Information Center on Academic Mobility and Equivalence (https://www.cimea.it/).
Students who have acquired, during their Bachelor, the minimum fundamental and characterizing CFU/ECTS indicated in the ministerial table of BSc class L-43 Technologies for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, or 36 CFU/ECTS in disciplines the basic training activities for the same BSc Class, can be admitted to the LM ARCHMAT. For diplomas issued abroad, the cultural affinity with the disciplines of the fundamental and characterizing training activities is assessed on a case-by-case basis by an international selection Committee, composed by members of the three partner universities.
Applications for admission are submitted only online by registering and filling the form available by clicking the Application tab on the website www.erasmusmundus-archmat.eu, with deadline at the end of February of each year. The Academic Consortium, composed of the University of Evora (Portugal), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) and Sapienza University of Rome, takes every measure to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates without discrimination based on gender, race and nationality.
Candidates have to upload all of the following documents as part of the application procedure:
- Proof of nationality (passport copy with photo)
- Scanned copy of University diploma (three-year degree)
- Degree certificates indicating the exams taken and the relative grades
- Curriculum Vitae et Studiorum (EUROPASS format)
- Certificate attesting the English language requirement (TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge - minimum score B2according to CEFR levels).
Prior to the start of the selection procedure, an eligibility check will be performed on each candidate. The eligibility check will cover the following aspects:
- respect of application deadline
- completeness of the application file
The ARCHMAT Selection Committee, composed by member of the three partner universities, will evaluate the applications according to the following criteria and will select the candidates admitted to the interview:
- Academic excellence
- Consistency of the Bachelor's training pathway with the LM ARCHMAT
- Language skills (English language).

Candidates' personal preparation will be verified upon entry.

NG2 Entry Knowledge Assessment Methods
Selected students who meet the curricular requirements will be invited to an online interview to assess their personal preparation. The interview will be conducted remotely; students will receive detailed information. The international commission will also assess basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, earth sciences, biology, and archaeology.
Further details on how to assess students' possession of the curricular requirements and personal preparation for admission to the LM ARCHMAT are defined in the regulations published on the course's international website (https://www.erasmusmundus-archmat.eu).

NG2 Verification of the personal preparation of the candidates
All selected candidates who meet the curricular requirements will be shortlisted and invited to hold an interview with the ARCHMAT Selection Committee, to verify their personal preparation. The interview will be held remotely, students will receive detailed information. The ARCHMAT Selection Committee will also evaluate the basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, earth sciences, biology and archaeology.
More details on selection procedures, the curricular requirements and the verification of personal preparation of the candidates for admission to the LM ARCHMAT are defined in the regulation published on the international web page of the course (https://www.erasmusmundus-archmat.eu).

NG3 Transfers, Course Shortenings, Credit Recognition
Due to the international nature of the ARCHMAT Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) with mandatory mobility and the courses held at the University of Evora (Portugal), the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), and Sapienza University of Rome, transfers, course shortenings, and credit recognition are not foreseen.

NG3 Transfers, Course Shortenings, Credit Recognition
Due to the international nature of the ARCHMAT Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM), with courses held at the University of Evora (Portugal), the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), and Sapienza University of Rome, transfers, course abbreviations, and credit recognition are not foreseen.

NG4 Educational Paths
Each student must obtain official approval of their entire educational path from the CAD (online study plan: via Infostud); the path can be completed from the student's Infostud page. Once the entire educational path form has been completed, it must be submitted electronically via the Infostud graphical interface for approval by the assessment manager. Approval is required for exam registration.
If approved, the plan is sent to the Student Office, where it becomes an integral part of the student's academic record. If not, the student will be asked to change their course selection.

NG4 Educational Paths
Each student must obtain official approval of their educational path from the CAD (online study plan: via Infostud); the path can be filled in from the student's Infostud page. Once the form for the entire educational path has been filled in, it will be necessary to submit it electronically through the Infostud graphic interface to obtain approval from the person responsible for the assessment. Approval is required to register the exams.
If approved, the plan is sent to the Student Secretariat, where it becomes an integral part of the student's curriculum. If not, the student will be invited to change their course selection.

NG5 Teaching Methods
Teaching activities are conventional and distributed on a semester-by-semester basis.
Teaching is delivered through classroom lectures and exercises, laboratory activities, and field trips. The timetable is organized to allow students adequate time for personal study.
The nominal duration of the Master's Degree program is four semesters, equal to two years.

NG5 Teaching Methods
Teaching activities are conventional (not online) and distributed on a semester basis.
Teaching is delivered through lectures and in-person exercises, laboratory activities, and field trips. These activities are planned to give students sufficient time to devote to independent study.
The duration of the ARCHMAT Master's Program is four semesters, corresponding to two academic years.

NG5.1 University Credits
University credits (CFU) measure the amount of work a student undertakes to achieve an educational objective. CFU are acquired by students by passing exams or obtaining qualifications, where applicable.
The credit system adopted by Italian and European universities establishes that one CFU corresponds to 25 hours of student commitment, distributed between institutionally mandated group learning activities (e.g., lectures, exercises, laboratory work, field trips) and individual study.
In the Master's Degree program in Archaeological Materials Science, in accordance with Article 23 of the University Teaching Regulations, one CFU corresponds to 10 hours of lectures/laboratories/guided field exercises with the respective instructors.
The individual course descriptions, available on the degree program website, show the distribution of CFU and teaching hours across the various activities, along with prerequisites, learning objectives, and outline syllabi.
The total workload for the degree is 120 CFU.

NG5.1 University Credits (ECTS)
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS/CFU) measures the amount of work done by a student to achieve an educational objective. The ECTS/CFU are acquired by the student by passing exams.
The credit system adopted in Italian and European universities provides that one ECTS corresponds to 25 hours of commitment by the student, distributed between the institutionally required collective training activities (e.g. lectures, exercises, laboratory activities, field trips) and individual study.
In the EMJM in Archaeological Materials Science, in accordance with article 23 of the Italian University teaching regulations, one ECTS/CFU corresponds to 10 hours of lectures/laboratories/guided field exercises with their respective lecturers.
The individual information for each course, available on the ARCHMAT website, shows the distribution of ECTS/CFU and teaching hours in the various courses/activities, together with the prerequisites, training objectives and general programs.
The total workload for obtaining the degree is 120 CFU.

NG5.2 Teaching Calendar
The weekly time commitment generally includes lectures and practical activities five days a week, always respecting the student's overall time commitment.
The Master's Degree in Archaeological Materials Science is divided into semesters. Exam sessions are held during the periods when lectures are interrupted (January-February and June-September).
The first semester generally begins the last week of September and ends the second week of January, while the second semester begins the last week of February and ends the first week of June, according to the provisions established by the respective university faculties.
Registration for exam sessions is completed online on the Infostud website.

NG5.2 Teaching Calendar
The weekly time commitment generally includes lectures and practical activities for five days a week, always respecting the student's overall daily/weekly time commitment.
The EMJM in Archaeological Materials Science is divided into semesters. Exam sessions are held during the periods of interruption of classes (January-February and June-September).
As a rule, the first semester begins the last week of September and ends the second week of January, while the second semester begins the last week of February and ends the first week of June, according to the provisions established by the Faculty of each partner University.
Registration for the exam sessions is done online on the Infostud website.

NG5.3 Exams
The assessment of the student's individual performance for each course is expressed through the assignment of a grade out of 30, with a minimum grade of 18/30 for a passing grade.
Students earn the corresponding credits for a course upon successfully passing the final exam. Any written and/or oral tests, any individual assignments, and the final exam contribute to the final grade for each course.
The following elements may contribute to the final evaluation:
- a written exam, which can be distributed over several written tests to be carried out during and at the end of the course;
- an oral exam;
- the work carried out independently by the student.

NG5.3 Exams
The evaluation of the student's individual performance, for each course, is expressed by assigning a grade out of thirtieths, with minimum grade 18/30 for passing the exam.
The student obtains the credits corresponding to a course when he or she successfully passes the final exam. The final evaluation for each course includes any written and/or oral tests, any individual work and the final exam.
The following elements may contribute to the final evaluation:
- a written exam, which can include several written tests to be taken during and at the end of the course;
- an oral exam;
- the work done independently by the student.

NG6 Attendance Methods, Propaedeutics, and Passage to Subsequent Years
Regular attendance in all courses is essential for successful completion of the Master's program.

NG6 Attendance Methods, Propaedeutics, and Passage to Subsequent Years
Regular attendance in all courses is essential for successful completion of the Master's program.

NG7 Part-time Program
Due to the international nature of the program, with mandatory mobility and courses taught at the University of Évora (Portugal), the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), and Sapienza University of Rome, part-time programs are not available.

NG7 Part-time regime
In consideration of the international nature and mandatory mobility of the ARCHMAT Program, with teaching courses at the University of Evora (Portugal), the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), and Sapienza University of Rome, the part-time regime is not applicable.

NG8 Students outside the prescribed timeframe and validity of earned credits
Pursuant to Article 32 of the University Study Plan, a student is considered outside the prescribed timeframe when, having attended all the educational activities required by these Academic Regulations, he or she has not passed all the exams and has not acquired the number of credits required to obtain the degree within two years.
Pursuant to Article 33 of the University Study Plan, full-time students who are outside the prescribed timeframe must pass the remaining exams to complete their university career within six years of enrollment.

NG8 Students who are behind schedule and validity of credits acquired
A student is considered behind schedule when, having attended all the training activities provided for in this teaching regulation, he/she has not passed all the exams and has not acquired the number of credits necessary to obtain the qualification within 2 years.
Pursuant to art. 33 of the Sapienza University teaching regulations, a full-time student who is behind schedule must pass the tests missing to complete his or her university career within 6 years of enrollment.

NG9 Tutorato
Gli studenti e le studentesse del corso di Laurea Magistrale in Archaeological Materials Science possono usufruire dell'attività di tutorato svolta dai docenti indicati sulla pagina web ufficiale del CdS.

NG9 Tutoring
Students of the EMJM ARCHMAT can take advantage of the tutoring activities carried out by the lecturers indicated on the official web page of the Programme.

NG10 Percorsi di eccellenza
Non sono previsti percorsi di eccellenza.

NG10 Paths of Excellence
There are no paths of excellence envisaged.

NG11 Caratteristiche della prova finale
La prova finale consiste nella discussione in lingua inglese della tesi di Laurea Magistrale, costituita da un documento scritto in lingua inglese, presso una delle tre università partner. La commissione di laurea è composta da almeno un rappresentante di ciascuna delle tre università partner che rilasciano il titolo congiunto (UEVORA, AUTh, UNIROMA1). La votazione di laurea tiene conto della media pesata, in base ai crediti, dei voti conseguiti agli esami relativi ai vari insegnamenti e della presentazione e della discussione finale.
Lo svolgimento della tesi di Laurea Magistrale, che occuperà il secondo semestre del secondo anno di corso, consiste in uno studio originale condotto su un problema di natura applicativa, sperimentale o di ricerca attinente agli obiettivi della LM ARCHMAT, svolto sotto la guida di relatori delle università partner, eventualmente coadiuvati da correlatori dei partner associati.

NG11 The final exam
The Master's thesis project, which will be carried out during the second semester of the second year of the course, consists of an original study conducted on a problem of an applicative, experimental or research nature pertaining to the objectives of the LM ARCHMAT, carried out under the guidance of supervisors from the partner universities, possibly assisted by co-supervisors from the associated partners.
The final exam consists of the discussion in English of the Master's thesis, consisting of a document written in English, at one of the three partner universities. The Degree Jury is composed of at least one representative from each of the three partner universities that issue the joint degree (UEVORA, AUTh, UNIROMA1). The degree grade takes into account the weighted average, based on the credits, of the grades obtained in the exams relating to the various courses and of the final presentation and discussion.