Materials Technology

Code:

ARQU049

Acronym:

TMAT

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Heritage Studies
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
ARQU	14	ARQU - Study Plan	2	-	6	52	162
			3

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To promote research and knowledge about materials and techniques/technologies of their exploitation, transformation and/or production, in order to better identify and contextualize artifacts and their functions, as well as to perceive behaviors and evolutionary technological stages.

To promote knowledge related to (inter)national contexts of production of materials with traditional technologies, to facilitate a better understanding of archeological contexts.

To equip the students with methodological tools that allow them to research on the subject.

Learning outcomes and competences

In the end, students are expected to be able to:

1. Define what characterizes an organic and an inorganic material and state examples;

2. Identify raw materials and technical materials and explain their differences;

3. Describe, demonstrate, discuss and outline the technological processes inherent in the exploitation and cold work of raw materials and their hot processing in technical materials;

4. Examine artifacts, propose their nature, composition and technology and estimate behaviors.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable.

Program

1. Introduction
1.1. The concepts of techniques and technology
1.2. The importance of technical and technological data for the archaeological theory
1.2.1. Sources of technological information. The role of the applied examination and analysis methods and the importance of interdisciplinary

2. Archaeological materials; raw materials and technical materials
2.1. Stones and minerals
2.2. Pigments and dyes
2.3. Mortars
2.4. Ceramics
2.5. Glasses
2.6. Metals
2.7. Woods
2.8. Vegetable and animal fibers
2.9. Fur and leather
2.10. Bones, horns and teeth

3. Working methods; the relation between the artifact’s function and its technology
3.1. Cold techniques, over raw materials
3.1.1. Collection and selection
3.1.2. Tools
3.1.3. Decorative and shape-obtention techniques
3.2. Hot techniques, transforming the raw materials
3.2.1. Collection and selection
3.2.2. Compositions
3.2.3. Decorative and shape-obtention techniques
3.2.4. Thermal transformation conditions
3.2.4.1. Ovens. Typologies, atmospheres and temperatures

Mandatory literature

ADOVASIO, J.M.; Basketry Technology. A Guide to Identification and Analysis, Aldine Publishing Company, 1977. ISBN: 77-70388
ALARCÃO, J.; Introdução ao Estudo da Tecnologia Romana, CEAUCP, 2004. ISBN: 972-9004-18-8
HODGES, H.; Technology in the Ancient World, Allen Lane The Penguin Press, 1970. ISBN: 713901101
HODGES, H.; Artifacts : an Introduction to Early Materials and Technology , Duckworth, 1989. ISBN: 0-7156-2316-8
TYLECOTE, R.F.; A History of Metallurgy, Maney, 2002. ISBN: 1-902653-79-3
CHANT, C. & GOODMAN, D.; Pre-Industrial Cities and Technology: Cities and Technology, Routledge, 2000. ISBN: 0415200768
SHEPARD, A.O.; Ceramics for the Archaeologist, Carnegie Institution, 1956. ISBN: 0872796205
TAIT, H.; Five Thousand Years of Glass, British Museum Press, 1995. ISBN: 0-7141-1756-0

Comments from the literature

Throughout the semester, specific references will be provided on the different topics of the program and support for the development of thematic research.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes and tutorial orientations. Use of active teaching/learning strategies, such as study visits and practical application of knowledge in presentations/discussions/education based in case studies. Development of individual and group work.

Software

Microsoft Office

keywords

Technological sciences > Technology > Materials technology
Humanities > History > Archaeology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	30,00
Teste	15,00
Trabalho de campo	25,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	10,00
Estudo autónomo	38,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Trabalho de campo	10,00
Trabalho de investigação	50,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must guarantee a 75% frequency, except for the cases provided for in the general law and regulations of the Faculty.

Calculation formula of final grade

The following evaluation elements are considered and weighted:

- Written test, individual (15%);

- Individual reports of study visits (sum 25%);

- Thematic research and preparation of written work, group (30%);

- Oral presentation and discussion of the theme developed in group (30%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Students dismissed from the attendance and who didn’t comply with it shall:

- Develop, autonomously, activities which explore the program, after teacher's approval, and write a report about them;

- Elaborate a thematic research work, which the teacher will supervise through the existent communication channels;

- Prepare and present a lesson during the exam period, in a time and place to be set.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP regulations.

Classification improvement

The improvement of classification may be made for the following written components:

- Individual reports of study visits (sum 25%);

- Thematic research and preparation of written work, group (30%).

Observations

All missing situations will be considered and resolved by the teacher, in compliance with the FLUP regulations.