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From tracing trading routes to dating artifacts, explore the central science, chemistry, as it relates to the study of antiquities. Gain a general overview of non-destructive and destructive techniques for studying artifacts. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement quantitative and qualitative instrumentation in a laboratory and museum setting including. Visit a working museum laboratory to discuss the unique joys and challenges of archaeometry. Study recent advances with primary source analytical chemistry material and assess practical future implementation of new techniques. Learn to tune communication style based upon an audience within and without your main discipline.