AN 240 - Cultural Resource Management in Archaeology

Offered Fall: Yes Offered Winter: Yes Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

4 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 2-0-4
Prerequisites: AN 110 or AN 201.

This course is a comprehensive introduction and overview of cultural resource management (CRM) in archaeology, which can encompass a wide range of topics. We will be examining the practice of CRM archaeology both in the United States and across the globe, the accumulation and ethics of archaeological collections, the curation crisis, museum and heritage site management, and relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the preservation of history and cultural resources. The class will have both a research component as well as a hands-on experiential component with real life projects. This class is designed to prepare students for careers in the popular field of CRM. This course includes lab-based exercises that enhance student learning of course material.