Studying Digital Geoarchaeology

The current course work regarding digital geoarchaeology (IVGA) deals with a broad spectrum of theories, methods and practical research at the interface of archaeological sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences and computer science. For this, case studies from all epochs and regions of the history of mankind are used. Generally the courses are being given in German.

An emphasis is on practical training. Field work opportunities are regularly being offered within the framework of national and international research projects of the IVGA, so that students are given immediate insights into current research. For the same purpose, the participation in scientific conferences, workshops, and lectures by external researchers is anticipated. Focus of IVGA excursions is the landscape influenced both by man and nature, which is why not only archaeological sites, but also geotopes may be visited in field trips.

The courses and modules of Digital Geoarchaeology are offered within the framework of the BA Archaeology and some modules are offered to MA students of the heritage sciences. Students of other BA and MA programmes can take these modules as part of the general studies course or as part of their compulsory electives or supplementary subjects. There is no separate MA course on digital geoarchaeology, but there are opportunities for writing a PhD thesis.