Additional Information

Course Number

ARCHY490

Course Description

Application of museological training in curation of archaeological collections including ethnographic, geological, or zoological collection materials in the Burke Museum. Supervised work ranges from fundamental collection documentation and research to preventive conservation, storage, and other special curation projects:

Syllabus Available

No

Taxonomies

RPA Codes & Standards

• Appropriate Dissemination of Research
• Integrity of Research Methodology
• Specimen and Research Record Storage

CIfA Codes

• Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
• Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch

Keywords & Terms

• Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
• Management of Cultural Resources, Heritage, History
• Preservation of Archaeological Resources
• Professional Standards
• Public Interest, Collaboration, Education, and Outreach

Topics & Issues

• Archaeological Education
• Careers in Archaeology
• Conservation and Ethics
• Historic/Cultural Resource/Site Preservation
• Museum and Display Ethics
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
• National Register of Historic Places
• Professional Development
• Professionalism and Professional Standards