ANTH 412 - Archaeological Curation,Conservation,and Collections Management

Institution:

St Mary's College of Maryland

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Description:

The course provides an introduction to archaeological curation, conservation, and collections management, with emphasis on understanding, managing, and preserving historic and prehistoric artifacts and their documentation, including their use by anthropologists and historians, and ethical issues concerning preservation of the past. Students will learn to identify, document, and photograph artifacts; they will learn methods of artifact stabilization, conservation, and analysis, working with advanced laboratory equipment.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.smcm.edu

Phone Number:

(240) 895-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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