Course Description
The history and importance of local survey work. By analyzing several statewide survey programs, students will familiarize themselves with several effective approaches to survey methodology.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be assigned additional readings and two
additional fieldwork projects. Graduate students will give
presentations to professional guests.
Athena Title
SURVEY TECHNIQUES
Prerequisite
HIPR 4000/6000
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Skills- Fieldwork skills for historic resource surveys to understand materials and techniques of survey work to know the resources available for proper surveying Knowledge— to accurately access and conduct large scale surveys using proper methods to complete surveys Values—to know the importance and resources of survey work, to recognize its primary place in local preservation
Topical Outline
Week 1- Introduction to survey methodology, assigned readings Week 2- Discussion of reading Week 3- Research on statewide survey handbooks Week 4- Discussion of other historic resource survey manuals Week 5- Partners in the field- Bob Cuicevich Week 6- Assessing the local need for survey- Richard Cloues Week 7- Identifying a local community for survey assessment Week 8- Research of local community/history Week 9- Fieldwork practicum Week 10- Fieldwork Week 11- Fieldwork Week 12- Fieldwork Week 13- Data input and assessment Week 14- Reflection and discussion-presentations Week 15- Effectiveness of fieldwork-presentation evaluations