COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACC 501 Accounting Principles Three semester hours
For students who have not had
undergraduate accounting.
Introductory course in accounting principles and techniques used to
measure business transactions and to prepare financial statements.
ANTH 150 Introductory Archeology Three semester hours
A general survey of the
fields of archeology; the methodologies and analysis employed in the study of
prehistoric cultures.
Prerequisite: ANTH 135
GEOG 115 Observing the Human Landscape. Two semester hours
A geography course for
students of any curriculum designed to enlighten travel experiences by
developing observational awareness and perceptual appreciation of human
landscapes and by enhancing sensitivity to the personality of places.
GEOG 332 Urban Geography. Three semester hours
A study of geographic
principles related to distribution, function, structure and regional setting of
urban centers. Prerequisite for
GEOG 553 Urban & Regional Planning.
GEOG 333 Settlement Geography. Three semester hours
Cultural, functional and
ecological factors underlying man's settlement patterns. Prerequisite for GEOG
531 American Cultural Landscapes.
GEOG 445 Cultural Tourism Resources. Three semester hours
Study of relationships
between tourism and cultural heritage such as visitation to museums,
archaeological sites, centers of folk craft production, architecturally
significant buildings, ethnic landscapes, historic cities and towns, and other
types of historic landscapes.
GEOG 446 Heritage Interpretation & Tourism. Three semester hours
Evolution of the private
sector tour-guiding and the public sector heritage interpretation concepts.
Practice in the application of interpretive technique to cultural and natural
tourism resources. Strategies for the integrative use of interpretive methods,
including tours, demonstrations, talks, person-to-person experiences,
publications, exhibits, signage, and audiovisuals. Prerequisite to graduate courses in heritage interpretation.
GEOG 531 American Cultural Landscapes. Two semester hours
The diversity of the human
geography of the United States will be explored in terms of representative
cultural landscapes of selected regions.
Historic characteristics of urban and rural landscapes in America will
be analyzed by means of readings, audiovisual presentations and
discussions. Prerequisite: GEOG
333 Settlement Geography.
GEOG 541 Material Cultures: A Disciplinary Overview. Three semester hours
Introduces and examines
material culture from the perspective of several academic disciplines which
make use of objects in their analysis of culture. Major emphasis is given to American material culture.
GEOG 548 American Folk Architecture. Two semester. hours
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Folk structures such as rural
houses, barns, and fences are analyzed as aspects of material culture and
cultural landscape contributing to regional personality within the United
States. Attention is given to old world antecedents, colonial development, and
diffusion of regional forms from their colonial hearths .
GEOG 549 Cultural Landscape Interpretation. Two semester hours
Principles of cultural
landscape interpretation as well as the development of local interpretation
keys are investigated. Analysis of
cultural landscapes is carried out in lectures field practice, discussion
sessions and student reports.
GEOG 553 Urban and Regional Planning. Two semester hours
Philosophy, history, legal
aspects and techniques of the planning process. Case studies illustrate the impact of planning on economic,
social and political activities.
Prerequisite: GPLN 215
Introduction to Urban & Regional Planning, GPLN 332 Urban Geography, or
GPLN 435 History of Urban Form and Function.
GEOG 556 Zoning. Two semester hours
This course will prepare
students to understand, interpret and critique a zoning ordinance and to become
familiar with planned unit development and site plan review.
GEOG 570 Rural Planning and Preservation. Two semester hours
This course seeks to develop
a rural plan and evaluate implementation alternatives.
GESC 401 Cartography. Three semester hours
A lecture-laboratory course
in the techniques of map making and visual representation of geographic
information. The study and
construction of several map projections, the evaluation of maps and the use of
map-drawing instruments. One hour
lecture and four hours laboratory per week.
HIST 123 The United States to 1877. Three semester hours
A study of United States
history through the Reconstruction following the Civil War.
HIST 124 The United States, 1877 to the Present. Three semester hours
A study of the United States
history from the end of the Reconstruction to the Present.
HIST 313 Michigan History. Three semester hours
A survey of major economic,
social and political developments in Michigan from prehistoric times to the
present. Emphasizes the period
prior to the 20th Century.
HIST 533 Studies and Techniques in Local History. Three semester hours
Topics drawn primarily from
the history of southeastern Michigan and the surrounding areas will be used to
illustrate the nature of local history, the sources that can be used in its
study and the ways in which this study can provide insight into developments of
greater scope.
HIST 505 Historical Method. Three semester hours
This course encompasses
training in research strategies appropriate to a variety of historical
resources as well as instruction in the skills necessary for communicating the
results of such research. A
workshop approach offers discrete units in library and archive investigation,
demographic and cartographic techniques, and oral and local history,
culminating in a research paper.
FA 429 History of American Architecture. Three semester hours
Exploration of styles and
techniques in American architecture from the colonial period to the present
with special emphasis on the sources in foreign traditions. Major figures, including Thomas
Jefferson, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, and major
stylistic trends, Greek Revival, International Style, will be traced back
through their origins and development. Prerequisite for graduate architectural
history courses.
MGMT 501 Management: Concepts, Principles, and Practice. Three semester hours
The basic managerial
functions are studies primarily from the perspective of the process design, but
the behavioral, management science and other disciplinary schools of thought
are also carefully examined.
PLSC 510 Modern Public Administration. Three semester hours
An overview of the nature of
public administration and its relation to politics and the tasks of the modern
political system.
GPLN 215 Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning. Three semester hours
A general introduction to
concepts and techniques of urban and regional planning. An overview of land-use planning tools
and ordinances, urban and rural planning issues and preparation of general
development plans. Discussion of
urban and regional planning as a career, both in public agencies and private
firms.
GPLN 435 History of Urban Form and Function. Three semester hours
Analysis of urban cultural
tradition. Evolving forms and
functions of the Western city and principles of townscape analysis as applied
to European and North American cities.
GHPR 335 Historic Preservation. Three semester hours
Introduction to general
concepts and goals of historic preservation. The built environment as a cultural heritage resource;
objectives of cultural surveys and inventories; methods of preservation,
conservation, planning and, interpretation.
GHPR 375 Architectural Nomenclature. Two semester hours
The language and terms of
architecture are the focus of this course. The history and development of nomenclature from Old World
to America will cover the half; terms and application will follow.
GHPR 4?? History of Building Technology. Three semester hours
This course covers the basic
principles of traditional American construction, from technologically changing
ideas to terminology. Attention
will be given to the evolution of framing, as influenced by stylistic or practical
needs.
GHPR 530 Introduction to Historic Preservation. Two semester hours
Survey of the growth of
historic preservation in the United States. Identification of preservation techniques, and federal,
state and private preservation agencies and legislation; value and objectives
of preservation.
GHPR 533 Introduction to Historic Administration. Three semester hours
A general introduction to the
field of historical administration with emphasis on historical museums. Also, attention is paid to the
operational concerns, problems and training requirements in a variety of other
historical agencies
GHPR 534 Community Interpretation and Appropriate Tourism. Three semester hours
Traces the origin and
development of the community interpretation process and outlines its emerging
role in the creation of appropriate tourism programs. The empowerment of local hosts to interpret their area's
heritage, visitor behavior, operational issues and the range of potential heritage interpretation experiences will
be discussed. Prerequisite: GEOG
446 Heritage Interpretation & Tourism.
GHPR 535 Heritage Interpretation Planning. Three semester hours
Extensive practice in the
systematic planning of heritage interpretation programs, including analysis of
heritage resources, target guest groups, intended programs, goals and
objectives, themes and sub-themes, desired emotional/sensory experiences,
factual concepts, chosen delivery methods, and evaluation scheme.
GHPR 536 Heritage Interpretation Delivery. Three semester hours
A survey and capabilities
analysis of traditional and innovative heritage interpretation delivery
methods. Extensive practice in the
preparation, delivery and evaluation of quality personal and non-personal interpretive
experiences for selected guest groups in selected settings.
GHPR 537 Interpretive Programming for Organizations. Three semester hours
A survey of the existent
interpretive programming of selected corporations, institutions and
agencies. Practice in the
development and proposal of comprehensive interpretive programs for
organizations.
GHPR 538 Historic Preservation & Tourism.
An exploration of the
correlation between historic preservation and heritage interpretation that will
investigate the cultural landscape and built environment as integral elements
of heritage tourism.
GHPR 547 Problems in Architectural Interpretation. Three semester hours
The course deals with
problems in dating historic structures.
Analysis is based on style, construction methods and detailing. Students learn through slide lectures,
field trips and term projects how to evaluate buildings for architectural
significance. Prerequisite: FA 429 Architectural History of the
U.S.
GHPR 557 Community Development and Downtown Revitalization. Three semester hours
Explores current approaches
to community development in the context of downtown commercial
revitalization. Particular
emphasis is given to the use of historic preservation planning as a strategy
for downtown revitalization.
Components of a downtown preservation plan to be reviewed include
history, urban design, architecture, economics, implementation, and
preservation law and public policy.
GHPR 558 Adaptive Use of Historic Structures. Two semester hours
A critical exploration of the
issues surrounding adaptively using older and historic structures/places
through an assessment and discussion of real-life examples via current readings
and site visitations.
GHPR 59 Urban Planning & Preservation Studio.
Gives students an opportunity
to participate in the development of a planning proposal for an urban
area. The studio allows students
to develop a project from its initial conception to its final proposal
form. Through this experience
students experience many of the aspects of project development in a realistic
setting similar to the responsibilities they will have as practitioners.
GHPR 572 Funding Preservation Projects. Three semester hours
Student is exposed to
planning, implementation and follow-up documentation of various types of historic
preservation grants. Course also
includes discussions on endowments, wills, bequests and financial planning and
development for historical agencies.
GHPR 587 Cooperative Education in Cultural Resource Management. Three semester hours
A semester equivalent of
full-time employment at a private firm, public agency or non-profit institution
selected to provide the student with a paid work experience in historic
preservation. Participating
students must be recommended to the Cooperative Education Office by a
departmental faculty member. A
written report is required at the end of the employment period. Credit on the historical preservation
program is subject to departmental approval. Offered on Credit/No Credit basis.
GHPR 5??? Introduction to Museology and Curatorship. Three semester hours
GHPR Decorative Arts. Two semester hours
GHPR Preservation Law. Two semester hours
GHPR 559 Preservation and Planning Studio. Three semester hours
AKA Recording and Analyzing
the Built Environment. A studio
course designed to provide practical experience in documenting the built
environment. Instruction is given
in architectural research, physical recording, measured drawings, site
analysis, and national documentation.
Case studies are employed.
GHPR 590, 591, 592, 679, 680, 681 Special Topics in Historic Preservation. One, two and three semester hours
Experimental courses for
subject material not provided in other departmental offerings. The content changes from semester to semester. Students may elect this course several times as long as
different topics are covered. Some courses that have been offered in the past
include Preservation Technology, History of American Garden Landscaping, Site
Visits to Historic Gardens & Landscapes, Decorative Arts, Catalog &
Plan Houses, American Main Streets, American Townscape Analysis, Issues in
Historic Administration, Problems & Trends
in Historic Preservation, Living History Techniques, Preservation Law, The
Greek Revival Style, Advanced Folk
Architecture, Interpreting the Period Room, and Introduction to Museology and
Curatorship.
GHPR 620 Preservation Research Techniques.
A research intensive course
designed to address preservation oriented research problems involving built
environment or cultural landscape analyses as sources of applied research
skills. Prerequisites: FA 429 and GHPR 530.
GHPR 630 Documenting Historical Buildings. Two semester hours
Lecture and practical
experience in documenting the built environment. Techniques of architectural survey, researching the history
and former occupants of a building and preparation of a National Register
nomination. Student projects and
possible field trips. Prerequisites: FA 429 and GHPR 530 Introduction to
Historic Preservation.
GHPR 631 Preservation Administration and Planning. Two semester hours
Study of cultural resource
management objectives, strategies and techniques, including specific practice
in the preparation of various types of National Register nominations,
Department of Interior tax certifications and a local historic district
ordinance. Prerequisite: GHPR 530.
GHPR 634 Heritage Interpretation Theory. Two semester hours
Examines the theoretical
basis for heritage interpretation, including inter-related subsets of
community, site-based, thematic and person-to-person interpretation. Explores the needs for and the
predictable future applications of heritage interpretation processed of
cultural stabilization, preservation, revitalization and tourism. Prerequisite: GHPR 534
Community Interpretation & Appropriate Tourism.
GHPR 6?? The Development of Landscape Architecture. Three semester hours
The evolution and history
behind man’s development of the land is the key focus of this
course. Coverage begins with the
Italians and the villa landscape through Britain’s Capability Brown and
the follies to A.J. Downing and Frederick Law Olmsted’s creation of
suburban parks. Greenbelts, World
expositions and other elements will be included.
GHPR 636, 637 Historic Preservation Field Project. Three, six semester hours
Specifically-arranged
supervised field experiences and application of theoretical viewpoints to field
problems in historic preservation.
GHPR 638 Preserving Community Character. Two semester hours
An exploration of the
interrelated roles of historic preservation, environmental conservation, growth
management, and tourism as they relate to preserving the unique
“community character” of places
GHPR 860, 681 Special Topics. Two to Three semester hours
Occasional courses for
subject materials provided in other departmental offerings. Students may elect this course several
times as long as different topics are covered. Some courses that have been offered in the past include:
* American Townscape Analysis
* American Main Streets
* Problems and Trends in
Historic Preservation
GHPR??? Applications in Preservation Technology. Two semester hours
This course deals with the
problems of dating historic structures and analyzing their elements in
preparation for restoration.
Analysis is based on style, construction methods, and detailing. Students learn through slide lectures,
field trips, and term projects how to evaluate a building for architectural
significance and subsequence restoration.
GHPR 687, 688, 689 Internship in Cultural Resource Management. Four, five and six semester hours
Supervised internship in some
aspect of historic preservation which is of mutual interest to the student and
the public or private agency that would "employ" the student. This experience is designed to integrate
academic training with practical application.
GHPR 691, 692 Historic Preservation Project. Two and three semester hours
The student conceives his or
her own idea for a preservation-related individual project. The student is responsible for the design
or planning of the project and carrying it to completion. Required of all historic preservation
majors and represents the student's culminating experience prior to graduation.
GHPR 694 Seminar in Neighborhood Preservation. Two semester hours
The visibility and
desirability of neighborhood preservation is discussed and observed from the
perspective of affected inhabitants and from the broader urban to national
contexts.
GHPR 698, 699 Independent Study. Two and three semester hours
An intensive study of a
problem or specifically-focused subject matter pertaining to the field of
cultural resource management under the direction of a University faculty
member.
GHPR 552 Materials Conservation Methods I. Three semester hours
An introduction to the variety
of materials used in conservation and restoration projects, presented through
lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments. Attention will be given to the history, tools, and
preservation techniques of each material; and composition, properties, and uses
of each material will be addressed.
GHPR ??? Materials Conservation II. Three semester hours
This course will provide
students with a thorough grounding in a number of sophisticated methods of
materials conservation. Students
will have an opportunity to execute materials analyses using these and other
methods. The course format will
combine lectures with frequent opportunities for “hands-on”
application. Prerequisite:
Materials Conservation I
GHPR 6?? Methods and Techniques in Conservation Archaeology. Three semester hours
This course will focus on the
field and analytical procedures commonly utilized in conservation archaeology,
and the ways information generated archaeologically can be used to inform the
broader historic preservation community.
Specific topics include: relevant federal legislation, documentary
research, sampling strategies, non-intrusive subsurface reconnaissance, survey
and excavation strategies, and issues in analysis and curation. Where appropriate, case studies will be
examined and evaluated.
GHPR 6?? Interpreting the Period Room. Two credit hours
GHPR ??? International Architectural Conservation. Two credit hours