Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Anthropology
Course Title
Historic Preservation
Course #
463
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Historic Preservation
Summarize the change(s) proposed
New Course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Mike Monsos
Phone/ email :
243-5138
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Program Chair/Director:
John Douglas
Other affected programs:
Date
4/14/2009
Dean:
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
Anth 463 UG Historic Preservation 3 credits offered each wintersession no prerequisites. This
course is intended to provide a comprehensive foundation to historic preservation practice
and issues. Topics include the history and theory of the American historic preservation
movement, identification and documentation of historic properties, preservation technology,
strategies for conservation of historic resources and a critical examination of the philosophy
and principles of preservation.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
This course currently serves as an elective which complements classes within the anthropology and
archaeology programs. This course is needed as it provides additional information and training as
defined by the Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the Secretary of Interiors Standards that is important
to the fields of cultural resource management and archaeology and provides historical context for the
identification and documentation of historic sites and structures.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
No
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm)
Graduate students will be required to provide an additional in-depth research project that is within their
area of interest and is approved by the instructor. Research project examples are National Registrar
Nominations, house histories or documentation of an historic site or structure.
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the
YES
NO
Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
Course Number Change
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Level U, UG, G
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Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
Repeatability
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Prerequisites
Is there a fee associated with the course?
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog 2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program &
course number
4. Graduate increment if level of course is changed
to UG. Reference guidelines at:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm
(syllabus required in section V)
5. Other programs affected by the change
6. Justification for proposed change
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and
send digital copy with form.
Historic Preservation
Course #:
Time:
Room:
Instructor:
Text:
Materials
Needed:
ANTH 495
M-F, 1-4
SS 252
Mike Monsos
PARTV Building Room 192
243-5138
michael.monsos@umontana.edu
Historic Preservation, an Introduction to its History, Principles and Practice, by
Norman Tyler
The Visual Dictionary of American Domestic Architecture, by Rachel Carley
Numerous hand-outs
None
Course Description:
This course is intended to provide a comprehensive foundation to historic preservation
practice and issues. Topics include the history and theory of the American historic
preservation movement, identification and documentation of historic properties, preservation
technology, strategies for conservation of historic resources and a critical examination of the
philosophy and principles of preservation.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- articulate a philosophy of historic preservation and a preservation ethic.
- understand the Historic Preservation movement throughout its history and how it has
worked to protect and interpret the past.
- articulate the relative responsibilities for historic preservation among federal, state, and
local governments.
-recognize and understand the various preservation advocacy groups and their organizational
structures at local, regional, state and national level.
-understand the process of identification, documentation and protection of historic properties
and sites.
-research historic properties as a means to understand the meaning of place and historical
significance.
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an
academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University.
All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct code. The Code is available for
review online at: www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
Grading:
Grading will be based on total points earned on papers, class participation and final
projects. The plus minus system will be used.
93-100%
A
(558-600 points)
90-92%
A-
(540-557 points)
88-89%
B+
(528-539 points)
83-87%
B
(498-527 points)
80-82%
B-
(480-497 points)
78-79%
C+
(468-479 points)
73-87%
C
(438-467 points)
70-72%
C-
(420-437 points)
68-69%
D+
(408-419 points)
63-67%
D
(378-407 points)
60-62%
D-
(360-377 points)
59% and lower
F
(359-lower)
Attendance policy:
Attendance is extremely important; it is assumed students will attend all classes. If a class is
going to be missed, please contact the instructor and make arrangements for making up the
work. Each unexcused absence where a student makes no attempt to make up work or does
not do the assigned make-up will result in the drop of ten points from the student’s total
grade.
Assignments:
There will be a series of research and writing assignments over the course of the term
along with daily reading assignments for all students. The writing assignments will be based
the reading and the lectures. Graduate students will need to complete an additional research
project which could include: the documentation of an historic structure, a National Register
nomination, a house, building, site, or neighborhood history, a preservation technology
project or internship, etc.
Class Schedule
Date
Topic
Jan 5
“History of Preservation”
This class will provide an introduction to and a brief history of the
defining moments of historic preservation efforts in America, the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, along with a “basic lay of the land” of
the major players in historic preservation.
Assignment #1 given
Jan 6
“Why and What Should We Preserve?”
This class will focus on preservation philosophies and the measurement of
significance.
Assignment #2 given
Jan 7
“Secretary of Interior Standards and Design Guidelines”
Pete Brown-guest lecturer*
Guiding principles of the Secretary of Interior standards and how they
are applied along with topics including design compatibility and
historical reference in new construction.
Assignment #3 given
Jan 8
“Methods of Local preservation-CLG’s, Boards, Neighborhoods”
Phillip Maechling-guest lecturer*
This class will address how at the local level, through CLG’s, boards,
landmark commission, preservation commissions, etc. act as the primary
tool in the preservation process through grant/loan programs, National
Register nominations and education combat unrestricted growth and
processes that are contradictory to preservation.
Walking tour of Historic District(s)
Assignment #4 given
Jan 9
Class is required to attend the Missoula Historic Preservation
Commission meeting. 7:00 PM City Council Chambers, 140 W. Pine
Jan 12
“State Preservation Process-SHPO, National Register,
Section 106”
This class will cover processes within the State Historic Preservation
Office such as National Register, survey and inventory, federal tax
incentives, public education.
Assignment #5 given
Jan 13
“Architectural Identification of Missoula and its History”
James McDonald-guest lecturer
This class will address how to correctly identify architectural styles
specific to and the history of the built environment of Missoula.
Assignment #6 given
Jan 14
“Architectural Identification” Part 2
This class will address how to correctly identify architectural styles and
types along with an exploration of how to write accurate architectural
descriptions.
Assignment #7 given
Jan 15
“Researching Historic Properties”
Ellen Baumler-guest lecturer*
This class will cover the use of primary tools of research like census info,
Sanborn maps, Polk directories, etc.
Jan 16
Viewing and discussion of assignment #7
(Field trip to local neighborhoods-if time allows)
Jan 19
“Documentation of Historic Properties”
Kristi Hager-guest lecturer*
This class will discuss how historic properties should be documented
through photography, drawings (HABS and HAERS) and written
histories.
Assignment #8 given
Jan 20
“Preservation Technology”
Kirby Matthew and Cathy Bickenheuser-guest lecturers*
This class will meet at the Forest Service Preservation shop and discuss
accepted preservation technology techniques in use today.
Assignment #9 given
Jan 21
“Economics of Preservation”
Philip Maechling-guest lecturer*
This class will discuss preservation incentives, tax credits, Main Street
programs and other methods of paying preservation bills.
Walking tour of Downtown
Assignment #10 given
Jan 22
Mock Preservation Board
Steve Adler, guest lecturer
Discussion and debate on local preservation issues
Assignment #11 (Final) is given
Jan 23
“Rustic Architecture”
“Hotels in Yellowstone” and
James McDonald-guest lecturer
“The Preservation of the Acropolis”
Discussion and PowerPoint presentation on Rustic architecture of the
west, Restoration and Preservation of the Hotels in Yellowstone, and
historic preservation efforts on the structures on the Acropolis in Athens,
Greece.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.