Geospatial technologies in archaeology

Core:
(CB-1) Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context;
(CB-2) Students are able to apply their acquired knowledge and problem-solving skills in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study;
(CB-3) That students are able to integrate knowledge and deal with the complexity of making judgements based on incomplete or limited information, including reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements.
(CB-4) Students are able to communicate their conclusions -and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them- to specialised and non-specialised audiences in a clear and unambiguous manner;
(CB-5) That students possess the learning skills that will enable them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Specific:
(CE-1) Elaboration of the doctoral thesis. This involves the student's knowledge and use of the rules governing the preparation of doctoral theses in the field of humanities, i.e. correct expression in the chosen language, the appropriate presentation and organisation of arguments, the correct use of notes as an instrument for, among other things, recognising the scientific debts incurred, thus avoiding plagiarism.
(SC-2) Preparation and writing of historical and archaeological reports.
(CE-6) Management of archaeological prospecting and excavation activities.

Transversal:
(CT-1) Using bibliography and search tools for general and specific bibliographic resources, which includes Internet access, seeing its enormous possibilities and enhancing the student's discriminating capacity on its contents.
(CT-2) Optimally manage work time and organise available resources, establishing priorities, alternative paths and identifying errors in decision-making.
(CT-3) Fostering the ability to work in teams, in cooperative, multidisciplinary or highly competitive environments.

The course is organized around theoretical and practical sessions, complemented by personal work by students.
Classes will take place face-to-face, in class. Additional materials will be made available using the virtual campus of the University of Santiago de Compostela.

50% of final grade will be based on evaluation of practical assignments given along the duration of the course, based on contents of sessions 1-4. The additional 50% will be based on evaluation of a final assignment. This system will be applied in both opportunities of evaluation.
Students granted exemption of attendance to classes will be evaluated using the same system.
It will be necessary to reach 4 points (out of 10) in each part of the evaluation to pass this course.
Fraud or academic misconduct will be treated in accordance with article 16 of the USC regulation on students’ evaluation.

This course requires 7 hours of theoretical lecturing, 14 hours of practical work in class, 3 hours of group tutorials and 49 hours of personal work.

It is recommended that students attend classes and use tutorial time to consult the bibliography and ask questions about other issues related to the subject and the preparation of practical work. Students should be familiar with the basic use of general office packages -such as Microsoft Office or Libre Office-. They should also be familiar with the USC Virtual Campus and its standard collaborative software, Microsoft Teams. For convenience and ease of doing practical work, students are recommended to install their own computer equipment with the open source software used during the course. It is also advisable that they bring their laptops to the classroom.

This subject requires a classroom equipped with computers and some open source software. In the case of academic fraud, as defined in Article 42 of the Regulations establishing the rules of coexistence of the University of Santiago de Compostela, and in accordance with the provisions of Article 11. g) of the University Coexistence Law, the sanctions provided by the regulations will be applied. Among the premeditated behaviors aimed at falsifying the results of an exam or assignment are plagiarism and the unauthorized use of Artificial Intelligence tools.