Cultural Resource Management I

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the field of cultural resource management (CRM) and the federal and state laws and regulations that govern most archaeology and historic preservation projects conducted today. Course lectures, readings, and written assignments will cover major 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 the evaluation and nomination processes of cultural resources to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Strong oral and communication skills are key for success in CRM, so you will be given many opportunities to develop these skills in class.