Learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
appreciate why and how scientific analysis can be applied to ancient artefacts such as the Mary Rose
understand how sonar surveys can be applied to locate shipwrecks and other objects buried under the seabed
identify techniques that can be used to ascertain the preservation state of artefacts
describe how bones and teeth can be analysed to investigate the origins, health, nutrition and activities of a deceased human being
understand how bacterial and chemical degradation of artefacts can be investigated and mitigated against.
OpenLearn - Analytical science: Secrets of the Mary Rose

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