Museum and Heritage Studies

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Course summary should be pulled from Power Campus event description.

Course ID number should be pulled from Power Campus eventid. It is the official code and is not displayed anywhere.

Short Name will be Power Campus EVENT_ID plus section number plus academic year + academic term code + session (F = Fall, W = Winter, S = Spring, M = Summer) .

Example: BIOL1101AF202101
Course summary should be pulled from Power Campus event description.

Course ID number should be pulled from Power Campus eventid. It is the official code and is not displayed anywhere.

Short Name will be Power Campus EVENT_ID plus section number plus academic year + academic term code + session (F = Fall, W = Winter, S = Spring, M = Summer) .

Example: BIOL1101AF202101
The senior seminar for this interdisciplinary major allows students to gain an understanding of contemporary issues in heritage studies, especially those relevant to the fields of archaeology, art and architectural history, history, and natural history. Through coursework and/or the capstone project itself, students will further their curatorial skills and deepen their understanding of the role of museums in society or explore topics such as historic preservation. Credit hours: 4. Prerequisite: MUHS 3301 and senior standing.
This course focuses on information management and care of objects under a museum’s purview. Topics include acquisitions, cataloging and documentation using physical and electronic systems, storage and access, proper handling of objects, preventative conservation, and security measures. Students will be engaged in practical, hands-on training utilizing campus and local collections. Credit hours: 2. Prerequisite: ARTH 2261.