ANTH 105 Cultural Resource Management
ANTH 105 is a basic introduction to the principles and concepts used in the science of archaeology and the methods applied to interpreting archaeological discoveries. Prehistoric periods of human populations throughout the world and the variety of societies and technologies created through human history will also be reviewed.
This course introduces the field of cultural resource management (focusing on archaeological resources and historical preservation) as it is practiced in the U.S., presenting fundamentals of archaeological theory, methods, legal frameworks, and research goals for non-specialists in the field. It focuses on contextualizing archaeology's crucial role within the larger discipline of heritage conservation. Mastering the basic concepts of applied archaeological methods will help architectural historians, architects, landscape architects and planners become better stewards of our collective cultural heritage.
ANTH 105Cultural Resource Management
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I. General Information
Department
Social Science Academic
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
3 credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
III. Catalog Course Description
ANTH 105 is a basic introduction to the principles and concepts used in the science of archaeology and the methods applied to interpreting archaeological discoveries. Prehistoric periods of human populations throughout the world and the variety of societies and technologies created through human history will also be reviewed.
This course introduces the field of cultural resource management (focusing on archaeological resources and historical preservation) as it is practiced in the U.S., presenting fundamentals of archaeological theory, methods, legal frameworks, and research goals for non-specialists in the field. It focuses on contextualizing archaeology's crucial role within the larger discipline of heritage conservation. Mastering the basic concepts of applied archaeological methods will help architectural historians, architects, landscape architects and planners become better stewards of our collective cultural heritage.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Understand the methods through which archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservationists evaluate cultural resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places.
- Understand the laws that govern the treatment of archaeological sites and historic cultural resources, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Understand how archaeological and historical resources are presented to the public and the importance of public outreach and education in Cultural Resources Management.
- Create original research-based arguments and conclusions and create original graphic to produce a report on the topographical and cultural remains of heritage sites.
- Apply the methods learned in this class to heritage sites located in Central Idaho and beyond.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Exams
There will be one final exam worth 10% of the final grade.
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Students are assessed through course module projects, class discussion, chapter notes, four unit exams, a final exam, and an eportfolio Cultural Resource Management Report on a Cultural Heritage Site.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
30% of the course final grade is based on an ePorfolio CRM Report on a Cultural Heritage Site.