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.