6.01. Prehistory and Early History

A [3]. Bachelorstudium Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie

Pflichtmodulgruppe Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase (StEOP)

• 060076 VO Principles of Experimental Archaeology
• 060093 VO Natural sciences in archaeology (Bioarchaeology, Geoarchaeology)

StEOP PM 1 "Theorie und Methodik in der Urgeschichte und Historischen Archäologie"

• 060061 VO Introduction to Prehistory and Historical Archaeology
• 060062 PS Basics of scientific working
• 060070 VO Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Method
• 060087 VO Aerial archaeology - basics
• 060092 VO Introduction to geophysical prospecting

StEOP PM 2 "Naturwissenschaftliche Methoden in der Urgeschichte und Historischen Archäologie"

• 060063 VO Natural sciences in Archaeology (Archaeometry)

Wahlmodulgruppe "Epochen der Urgeschichte"

WM 1 "Paläo- und Mesolithikum"

WM 2 "Neolithikum und Kupferzeit"

• 060072 VO Introduction Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060074 PS Proseminar Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060075 PR Material culture course Neolithic Period and Copper Age

WM 3 "Bronzezeit"

WM 4 "Eisenzeit"

Wahlmodulgruppe "Epochen der Frühgeschichte und Historischen Archäologie"

WM 5 "Römische Kaiserzeit und Spätantike"

WM 6 "Völkerwanderungszeit und Frühmittelalter"

• 060066 VO Introduction to migration period
• 060067 PS Proseminar migration period
• 060068 PR Practice to determine migration period finds

WM 7 "Mittelalterarchäologie"

WM 8 "Neuzeit- und zeitgeschichtliche Archäologie"

Pflichtmodulgruppe Grabungstechniken

PM 3 "Grabungstechnik 1"

PM 4 "Grabungstechnik 2"

Pflichtmodul 5 "Vertiefende Qualifikationen Archäologie"

• 060077 VU Archaeology & Public Relations
• 060085 VU CAD for Archaeologists
• 060086 VU Introduction to museology
• 060088 UE Archaeological interpretation of aerial photographs
• 060090 UE GIS-applications in archaeology

Pflichtmodul 6 "Inlandsexkursion"

• 060081 EX Excursions in Austria (2 days)
• 060084 EX Excursion to archaeological sites in Eastern Austria (2 days)

PM 7 "Bachelorarbeit" (Studienausgangsphase)

• 060064 SE Bachelor Seminar: Current research approaches in Historical Archaeology
• 060079 SE Bachelorseminar (Prehistory): Neolithic finds from Wetzleinsdorf, Lower Austria

A [2]. Bachelorstudium Ur- und Frühgeschichte (Version 2011)

Studieneingangs- und Orientierungsphase (StEOP)

PM 1: Methodik und Arbeitsweise

• 060061 VO Introduction to Prehistory and Historical Archaeology
• 060062 PS Basics of scientific working
• 060070 VO Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Method
• 060087 VO Aerial archaeology - basics
• 060092 VO Introduction to geophysical prospecting

PM 2: Naturwissenschaftliche Methoden

• 060063 VO Natural sciences in Archaeology (Archaeometry)
• 060076 VO Principles of Experimental Archaeology
• 060093 VO Natural sciences in archaeology (Bioarchaeology, Geoarchaeology)

Studienphase

PM 3: Grabungstechnik 1

PM 4: Grabungstechnik 2

WM 1: Alt- und Mittelsteinzeit

WM 2: Jungsteinzeit

• 060072 VO Introduction Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060074 PS Proseminar Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060075 PR Material culture course Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060081 EX Excursions in Austria (2 days)

WM 3: Bronzezeit

WM 4: Eisenzeit

WM 5: Römische Kaiserzeit

WM 6: Völkerwanderungszeit

• 060066 VO Introduction to migration period
• 060067 PS Proseminar migration period
• 060068 PR Practice to determine migration period finds
• 060084 EX Excursion to archaeological sites in Eastern Austria (2 days)

WM 7: Mittelalterarchäologie

WM 8: Neuzeitarchäoligie

AP 1: Prospektionstechnik und Landschaftsarchäologie

• 060088 UE Archaeological interpretation of aerial photographs
• 060090 UE GIS-applications in archaeology

AP 2: Öffentlichkeitsarbeit

• 060077 VU Archaeology & Public Relations
• 060085 VU CAD for Archaeologists
• 060086 VU Introduction to museology

AP 3: Restaurierung und Dokumentation

• 060085 VU CAD for Archaeologists

Abschlussphase

PM 5: Studienausgangsphase

• 060064 SE Bachelor Seminar: Current research approaches in Historical Archaeology
• 060079 SE Bachelorseminar (Prehistory): Neolithic finds from Wetzleinsdorf, Lower Austria

A [1]. Bachelor Degree Programme in Prehistory and Early History

• 060079 SE Bachelorseminar (Prehistory): Neolithic finds from Wetzleinsdorf, Lower Austria

1. Required Module - Orientation Period

• 060061 VO Introduction to Prehistory and Historical Archaeology
• 060062 PS Basics of scientific working
• 060063 VO Natural sciences in Archaeology (Archaeometry)
• 060070 VO Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Method
• 060076 VO Principles of Experimental Archaeology
• 060087 VO Aerial archaeology - basics
• 060092 VO Introduction to geophysical prospecting
• 060093 VO Natural sciences in archaeology (Bioarchaeology, Geoarchaeology)

2. Group of Elective Modules - Epochs of Prehistory

WM Palaeolithic and Mesolithic Age

WM Neolithic Age

• 060072 VO Introduction Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060074 PS Proseminar Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060075 PR Material culture course Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060081 EX Excursions in Austria (2 days)

WM Bronze Age

WM Iron Age

3. Group of Elective Modules - Epochs of Early History and Historical Archaeologies

WM Roman Imperial Age

WM Migration Period

• 060066 VO Introduction to migration period
• 060067 PS Proseminar migration period
• 060068 PR Practice to determine migration period finds
• 060084 EX Excursion to archaeological sites in Eastern Austria (2 days)

WM Medieval Archaeology

WM Modern Archaeology

4. Group of Required Modules - Excavation Techniques

PM Excavation Techniques 1

PM Excavation Techniques 2

5. Alternative Required Modules

• 060085 VU CAD for Archaeologists

APM Prospection Technique and Landscape Archaeology

• 060088 UE Archaeological interpretation of aerial photographs
• 060090 UE GIS-applications in archaeology

APM Public Relations

• 060077 VU Archaeology & Public Relations
• 060086 VU Introduction to museology

APM Restoration and Documentation

6. Required Module - Final Stage of the Degree Programme

• 060064 SE Bachelor Seminar: Current research approaches in Historical Archaeology

B [2]. Masterstudium Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie

• 060098 SE Quantitative Methods

Alternatives Pflichtmodul zur Berufspraxis

Alternatives Pflichtmodul zur Praxis und Spezialisierung

APM 1 "Prospektion und Landschaftsarchäologie"

• 060113 PR Airborne Laser Scanning (LiDAR) for Archaeologists

APM 2 "Visualisierung und Kulturvermittlung in der Archäologie"

APM 3 "Archäologische Denkmalpflege"

Pflichtmodul 1 "Seminar Theorie und Methodik"

• 060097 SE Archaeology of Sardinia
• 060098 SE Quantitative Methods
• 060107 SE [ de en ] Integrated Prospection and Archaeological Interpretation

Pflichtmodul 2 "Seminar Urgeschichte"

• 060094 SE SE Prehistory
• 060114 SE [ en ] Prehistory of Eurasia

Pflichtmodul 3 "Seminar Frühgeschichte und Historische Archäologie"

• 060095 SE Building structures in the late antique hilltop settlement

Pflichtmodul 4 "Master"

• 060065 PV Privatissimum
• 060069 PV Exclusive tutorial for graduates
• 060073 PV Privatissimum
• 060080 PV Privatissimum
• 060091 PV Privatissimum
• 060094 SE SE Prehistory
• 060095 SE Building structures in the late antique hilltop settlement
• 060097 SE Archaeology of Sardinia
• 060099 PV Privatissimum
• 060100 PV Privatissimum
• 060101 PV Privatissimum
• 060102 PV Privatissimum
• 060103 PV Privatissimum
• 060104 PV Privatissimum
• 060107 SE [ de en ] Integrated Prospection and Archaeological Interpretation
• 060114 SE [ en ] Prehistory of Eurasia

Pflichtmodul 5 "Spezialthemen zur Theorie und Methodik, Urgeschichte sowie Frühgeschichte und Historischen Archäologie

• 060105 VO Burial rites of the Palaeolithic
• 060108 VO Selected topics of the Viking Age

Pflichtmodul 6 "Theorie und Philosophie der Kultur- und Naturwissenschaften"

• 060106 VO Quantitative Methods
• 060109 VO Geoarchaeology and pedology in archaeology

Pflichtmodul 7 "Methoden der Kultur- und Naturwissenschaften"

• 060110 PR Determination of raw material for stone artifacts
• 060111 PR Fingerprints and Archaeology
• 060112 VU Experimental Archaeology

Pflichtmodul 8 "Auslandsexkursion"

B. Master Degree Programme in Prehistory and Early History

1. Required Module - Prehistory

• 010025 DS The "World´s Navel" - History and Archaeology of Jerusalem, the "Holy City"
• 060094 SE SE Prehistory
• 060114 SE [ en ] Prehistory of Eurasia

2. Required Module - Early History/Historical Archaeologies

• 060095 SE Building structures in the late antique hilltop settlement

3. Alternative Required Module - Methodology

APM Theory

• 060098 SE Quantitative Methods
• 060107 SE [ de en ] Integrated Prospection and Archaeological Interpretation

APM Research History

APM Landscape Archaeology

• 060097 SE Archaeology of Sardinia
• 060107 SE [ de en ] Integrated Prospection and Archaeological Interpretation

4. Required Module - Master 2 semesters

• 060065 PV Privatissimum
• 060069 PV Exclusive tutorial for graduates
• 060073 PV Privatissimum
• 060080 PV Privatissimum
• 060091 PV Privatissimum
• 060094 SE SE Prehistory
• 060095 SE Building structures in the late antique hilltop settlement
• 060097 SE Archaeology of Sardinia
• 060098 SE Quantitative Methods
• 060099 PV Privatissimum
• 060100 PV Privatissimum
• 060101 PV Privatissimum
• 060102 PV Privatissimum
• 060103 PV Privatissimum
• 060104 PV Privatissimum
• 060107 SE [ de en ] Integrated Prospection and Archaeological Interpretation
• 060114 SE [ en ] Prehistory of Eurasia

5. Required Module - Current Topics in Prehistory and Early History and Historical Archaeologies 2 semesters

• 010141 VO "The Land and Its People" - Introduction into the Historical Topography of Syro-Palestine in Old Testament Times
• 060105 VO Burial rites of the Palaeolithic
• 060106 VO Quantitative Methods
• 060108 VO Selected topics of the Viking Age
• 060109 VO Geoarchaeology and pedology in archaeology

6. Required Module - Excursion Abroad

7. Alternative Required Module - Method

APM Theory and Interdisciplinary Topics 2 semesters

APM Archaeometry and Bioarchaeology

• 060110 PR Determination of raw material for stone artifacts
• 060111 PR Fingerprints and Archaeology
• 060112 VU Experimental Archaeology
• 300524 VO Archaeozoology 1 - Archaeobiology

8. Alternative Required Module - Practical Training

APM Landscape Archaeology

• 060113 PR Airborne Laser Scanning (LiDAR) for Archaeologists

APM Culture Mediation

APM Technology and Documentation 2 semesters

9. Alternative Required Module - Professional Practice

APM Excavation Techniques for Advanced Students

APM Culture and Museum Management

D. Doctoral Degree Programme in Prehistory and Early History

• 060065 PV Privatissimum
• 060069 PV Exclusive tutorial for graduates
• 060073 PV Privatissimum
• 060080 PV Privatissimum
• 060091 PV Privatissimum
• 060094 SE SE Prehistory
• 060097 SE Archaeology of Sardinia
• 060098 SE Quantitative Methods
• 060099 PV Privatissimum
• 060100 PV Privatissimum
• 060101 PV Privatissimum
• 060102 PV Privatissimum
• 060104 PV Privatissimum
• 060107 SE [ de en ] Integrated Prospection and Archaeological Interpretation
• 060114 SE [ en ] Prehistory of Eurasia

E. Complementary Study Programmes Prehistory and Early History

Epoch Module

Elective Module Introduction to the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods

Elective Module Introduction to the Bronze Age

Elective Module Introduction to the Iron Age

Elective Module Introduction to the Neolithic period

• 060072 VO Introduction Neolithic Period and Copper Age

Elective Module Introduction to the mediaeval archaeology

Elective Module Introduction to the historical archaeology

Elective Module Introduction to the Roman Iron Age

Elective Module Introduction to the Migration period

Basics Module

Elective Module Basics of experimental archaeology

• 060076 VO Principles of Experimental Archaeology

Elective Module Basics of aerial archaeology

• 060087 VO Aerial archaeology - basics

Elective Module Basics of geophysical prospection

• 060092 VO Introduction to geophysical prospecting

E [2]. Erweiterungscurriculum Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie I: Grundlagen (Version 2013)

• 060063 VO Natural sciences in Archaeology (Archaeometry)
• 060076 VO Principles of Experimental Archaeology

Pflichtmodul 1 "Theorie und Methodik"

• 060061 VO Introduction to Prehistory and Historical Archaeology
• 060070 VO Introduction to Archaeological Theory and Method
• 060087 VO Aerial archaeology - basics

Pflichtmodul 2 "Grundlagen Prospektion und natruwissenschaftliche Methoden"

• 060092 VO Introduction to geophysical prospecting
• 060093 VO Natural sciences in archaeology (Bioarchaeology, Geoarchaeology)

E [3]. Erweiterungscurriculum Urgeschichte und Historische Archäologie II: Vertiefung (Version 2013)

Pflichtmodul 1 "Epochen und Methoden der Urgeschichte und Historischen Archäologie"

• 060066 VO Introduction to migration period
• 060072 VO Introduction Neolithic Period and Copper Age
• 060077 VU Archaeology & Public Relations
• 060085 VU CAD for Archaeologists
• 060086 VU Introduction to museology
• 060088 UE Archaeological interpretation of aerial photographs
• 060090 UE GIS-applications in archaeology

F. Docoral Degree Programme UG 2002 Prehistory and Early History