Cultural Resource Management I

Catalog description

This course introduces you to the field of cultural resource management (CRM) and to the federal and state laws and regulations that govern most archaeology and historic preservation projects conducted today. Class lectures, readings, and written assignments will cover the major relevant US federal laws (NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA); New Mexico state cultural resource laws, regulations, and permitting practices; and major international heritage laws. Particular emphasis will be placed on understanding how to evaluate and nominate cultural resources for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Good oral and written communication skills are essential for success in CRM, so students will be provided with numerous opportunities to develop these skills in class.