This course presents an overview of museum
organization and function with a particular emphasis on natural
history museums. Major themes will be the basic functions,
organization and management of a museum, the main divisions of a
museum and their functions, the collection, conservation and curation
of natural history specimens and the theory and construction of
exhibits. The laboratory portion of this class will take advantage of
the College's Mesalands Dinosaur Museum and Natural Science
Laboratories.
For information about the course content
or procedures contact the instructor, Dr. Axel Hungerbuehler, at
axelh@mesalands.edu
or (575) 461-3466
