Cultural Resource Management II
General
Prefix
ANTH
Course Number
632
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Practice of CRM archaeology, from research design to report completion. Budget preparation, evaluation of site significance, mitigation, artifact processing and analysis and professional ethics.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Apply anthropological approaches to the human past that integrate contemporary archaeological theory, methods, and analytical techniques to understand long term patterns and change through time.
Outcome
Analyze and apply anthropological concepts, synthesize information from a variety of sources, and communicate ideas clearly.
Outcome
Read, think and evaluate data critically.
Outcome
Acquire a broad knowledge of the history, philosophy and legislation related to managing cultural resources and historic preservation in the United States.
Outcome
Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics that include the research, conservation, interpretation, preservation, and stewardship of cultural resources.
Outcome
Demontrate the ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with representatives from federal and state agencies, Native American communities, non-profit and for-profit companies, and general members of the public.
Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to produce a theoretically and methodologically sound research design for identifying, evaluating, and recovering data from cultural resources that adheres to professional research standards.
Outcome
Apply anthropological approaches to the human past that integrate contemporary archaeological theory, methods, and analytical techniques to understand long term patterns and change through time for both research and compliance projects.