REM 218 - Recreational Underwater Archaeology Field Study

Institution:

University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

Involving actual diving on a shipwreck in the ocean off the coast of Maine, this course teaches and provides practical applications of proper procedures in the study of underwater archaeology. The course involves the historical, cultural and archaeological study of a coastal schooner ship wrecked on the Maine coast. Skills and techniques studied include a sketch map, wreck survey, photo-mosaic, excavation and conservation of artifacts. A Web site is created from the collected date. Prerequisite: REM 214 and certification, or permission of instructor; medical screening; good physical condition. 3 Cr

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umm.maine.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 255-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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