REM 214 - Recreational Underwater Archeology

Institution:

University of Maine at Machias

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Description:

This course is designed to teach divers proper procedures in the study of underwater archaeology. The course takes place in the classroom and the pool in preparation for actual ocean exploration. Areas covered include archival research, reconnaissance, planning, fundamentals of vessel construction from sail to steam, mapping, wreck survey and mapping, recording data, photo-mosaics, excavation and conservation of artifacts, analysis and interpretation of site and artifacts, publication of findings, and underwater photography. Prerequisite: Basic Open Water certification or higher from an approved association; medical clearance. 3-6 Cr

Credits:

3.00 - 6.00

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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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