MELC110
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MELC 110 - Digital Humanities and Egyptology
Subject
MELC
Course Number
110
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Digital Humanities and Egyptology
Course Description
The material and written culture of ancient Egypt constitutes one of the best preserved and most robust archaeological corpora to survive from antiquity as well as one of the most popular avenues for public engagement within the Humanities. Digital initiatives have become crucial for the conservation, documentation, and dissemination of ancient Egyptian material and texts to the broadest possible audience. This course will introduce students to the main projects of Egyptology in the field of archaeology, philology, and material studies, which apply techniques of Digital Humanities, from 3D modeling of objects and architectural spaces to digital epigraphy and the creation of searchable databases.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Instructors
Lucarelli
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course after completing the course(s) below.
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Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for NE STUD 110 after completing NE STUD 110.
Credit Replacement Courses
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
4
Outside Work Hours
8
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours
7.5
Outside Work Hours
23