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4.00 Credits
Archaeology conjures a romantic image in the minds of many people and almost everyone is at least familiar with some of the greatest discoveries made by archaeologists. Finds such as King Tut's tomb, the ancient city of Troy, the jungle cities of the Maya, and Otzi the Ice Man excite almost anyone who hears of them. But what is it, aside from fabulous wealth, romantic locale, or incredible preservation that makes them great Although great discoveries are always exciting, archaeology is not only about finding things, but also about using these findings to explain the human past. This course helps us understand how and why human society has changed over time. It explores some of the great discoveries of archaeology, many of which will be familiar to students. Part of the archaeology concentration and may be taken as an elective. Cross-listed with anthropology, 0510-506. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
Archaeology is one of the few social sciences that lends itself well to the application of analytical techniques from the physical sciences. This is largely due to the fact that archaeology relies primarily on physical evidence. It coves a number of archaeological questions including the age and origin of materials; how things are made; what people ate; their daily activities; their state of health; and how archaeological scientists are able to answer these questions using techniques from biology, chemistry, and physics. The course includes in-class labs in which students apply some of these techniques and a final research project in which the student picks their own archaeological question and methodology to answer it. Part of the material culture science and archaeology concentrations and may be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
This course will focus on the pre-historical trajectories of urban development, the multiple roles of cities, and their impact on the development of complex societies in different world regions. We will attempt to explain how, in its multiple forms and manifestations, the city has developed and contributed to the constitution of modern, industrial society. The course will consist of lectures, in-class discussions and activities, group presentations, and a final research paper that will be presented to the class. Part of the material culture science and archaeology concentrations and may be taken as an elective. Cross-listed with anthropology, 0510-508. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually).
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4.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the study of archaeological methods with a focus on garbage (also known in colloquial speaking s rubbish, waste, and refuse). By studying garbage, we are studying material culture, and by studying material culture, we can study human behaviors in both the present and past. This course's hands-on component enables students to learn about their immediate environment of Rochester through the collection, sorting, and processing of garbage in their neighborhoods. We also learn and employ the techniques of ethno-archaeology in order to understand the differences between what people do and what people say they do. Through weekly readings on the role of garbage in other cultures past and present, we will consider how such topics as migration and settlement, disease vectors, ethnicity and identity, and public policy are seen and interpreted. Part of the archaeology concentration and may be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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3.00 Credits
While it is a common place to describe the present era as one dominated by technology, humans have been critically dependent on technology for as long as we have existed as a species. Some of today's key technologies were invented before the dawn of recorded history. We will explore these ancient technologies; how they came to be invented, how they evolved, and how they were integrated into the social and economic life of ancient and modern peoples. Key concepts and themes will be explored in a series of hands-on labs in which students will seek to replicate and understand a variety of ancient technologies. The course concludes with either an individual project or a class project. Part of the archaeology concentration and may be taken as an elective. Cross-listed with anthropology, 0510-485. No prerequisite. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the history, theory, ideology, and practice of collecting within the institutional context of the museum. It considers the formation of the modern museum, and focusing on the American context, it investigates various types of museums, ranging from natural history, anthropology, science and technology, history, and art. The course explores the governance and operations of museums in the areas of collections management, collections care, and gallery/museum management. The course includes field trips to local museums and collections throughout the quarter. Required course for the cultural resource studies program. Part of the art history concentration and minor and may be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
This is a lecture-studio/lab course on materials and tools, supports and techniques of inorganic art materials. Topics include the application, development and manufacture of artists' materials: glass, ceramics, sculpture, gilding, pigments, and patinas. This course includes studio reconstructions of masterworks, lectures, and library research. Required course for the cultural resource studies program . Part of the art history concentration and minor and may be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the legal and ethical issues that govern the institutions and personnel involved in collecting cultural resources. Collecting institutions are governed by national, state, and local laws that define how facilities and collections are used. It will consider the evolution of the museum and how the legal system increasingly defined minimum standards for maintaining collections, the facilities in which they are housed, and guaranteeing public access; in addition legal standards for the collection will be studied including definitions of ownership; what this means in terms of intellectual property rights, copyright, reproduction and de-accessioning/ disposal. Required course for the cultural resource studies program. Part of the art history concentration and minor and may be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the history and practice of display and exhibition design. It considers the history of display as found in a variety of private collections and the history of exhibitions with the development of museum-like institutions. It investigates various types of displays and exhibitions, ranging from natural history, anthropology, science and technology, history, and art; and compares these to commercial displays at large international fairs. The course explores the development of a display and exhibition budget in light of budgetary constraints. It considers the professional parameters of display and exhibition design as well as ethical issues related to material. The course includes field trips to local institutions and collections throughout the quarter. Required course for cultural resource studies program. Part of the art history concentration and minor and may be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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4.00 Credits
This course presents an overview of the administration and management of museums and their collections. The course examines the governance structure of museums, focusing on personnel responsible for their administration, curation and education, and operations, as well as on the mission statement and policies they determine. The course also details the management of collections, including the development of a collections policy, management of that policy, documentation and record keeping, acquisitions, and the creation/management of exhibitions. Finally, the course considers collections care or preventive conservation, looking at both the facility and collections. Throughout the quarter, legal and ethical issues pertaining to museums and their collections will be emphasized. Required course for the cultural resource studies program and may be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered annually)
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