Objectives

To introduce the concept of archaeology and its scientific evolution throughout history as a discipline.

To know the basic aspects of the classical archaeology of Greece and Rome.

To study the steps to be followed when carrying out an archaeological field investigation.

To deepen in the archaeological laboratory analysis where archaeometry, paleoanthropological analysis and the study of artifacts are found.

Establish which are the sources of knowledge and how the archaeological record has to be carried out.

Describe the general concepts of paleontology and differentiate between related branches of knowledge.

Content

Methodology

Entre el material entregado en este curso se adjunta un documento llamado Guía del Alumno dónde aparece un horario de tutorías telefónicas y una dirección de e-mail dónde podrá enviar sus consultas, dudas y ejercicios. Además recibirá los materiales didácticos que incluye el curso para poder consultarlos en cualquier momento y conservarlos una vez finalizado el mismo.La metodología a seguir es ir avanzando a lo largo del itinerario de aprendizaje online, que cuenta con una serie de temas y ejercicios. Para su evaluación, el alumno/a deberá completar todos los ejercicios propuestos en el curso. La titulación será remitida al alumno/a por correo una vez se haya comprobado que ha completado el itinerario de aprendizaje satisfactoriamente.

What does it prepare you for?

The main objective of the Master in Archaeology and Paleontology is to know the science of Archaeology and Paleontology, and the working method when a site is detected and archaeological research is carried out. This Master in Archaeology and Paleontology, to achieve this objective, provides knowledge about the introduction to archaeology, field archaeology, the process of archaeological laboratory analysis and its registration. In addition, this Master in Archaeology and Paleontology prepares you to know how life developed millions of years ago, since the Earth was formed until today. It also prepares you to know the different species of living beings that have populated the planet over the years and their generations and extinctions. In addition, it prepares you to develop a paleontological investigation, from the moment you decide the place to explore until the fossil remains are found, and how to orient yourself in the terrain to locate them.

Who is it aimed at?

This Master in Archaeology and Paleontology is aimed at professionals in the world of History, specifically in Archaeology and/or Paleontology, and to all those who are interested in acquiring knowledge related to these subjects.

Career opportunities

Once you have completed the training in this master's degree, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills that will increase your job prospects in: Paleontology, Geology, Archaeology and Biology.