AIMA NAS Part 1 Maritime Archaeology Course - Sydney

[SarahWardAU]

For those of you interested in learning more about shipwrecks and archaeology, AIMA is running its a Part 1 Course in Sydney on 23-24 November. This is a 2-day introduction to maritime archaeology that is suitable for divers an non-divers alike. The course focuses on aspects such as pre-disturbance, or in other words, non-intrusive surveys of shipwreck sites, such as: - Archaeological principles - Archaeological sciences - Materials and conservation - Ship construction - Archaeological Surveying - Search techniques - Site position-fixing - Remote sensing - State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation The Part 1 costs $210 and combines theoretical lecture components and practical (land-based) exercises. The fee includes all course materials and and includes a 1-year AIMA Membership. You will also receive an international accreditation with the Nautical Archaeology Society. If this sounds appealing to you (or if you have any questions about the course, or its content) please email me off list at sarah@archaeomar.com. Cheers Sarah AIMA NSW State Tutor Principal Maritime Archaeologist, ArchaeoMar Australasia