Below are PDFs of the NAS II projects presented at the 2009 Underwater Summit. Please be advised that all papers are copyrighted ©2009 and may not be reproduced anywhere in any format without the author's written consent.
NAS Level I Class
This is the entry-level course to the Nautical Archaeology Society Training Program and is aimed at introducing nautical archaeology to divers and non-divers, and promoting their interest in the subject.
It's a great way to break that 'retired and need to find something to do' feeling!
Class is set for January, 2010. Visit NMC's website for more information.
SOC-291C - S/T Nautical Archaeology I
This is the entry-level course to the Nautical Archaeology Society Training Program and is aimed at introducing nautical archaeology to divers and non-divers, and promoting their interest in the subject. It provides a broad-based view of the subject but concentrates on practicle archaeological survey. The minimum diving qualification level for those taking part in the pool exercises is CMAS 1-Star or equivalent, e.g. BSAC Ocean Diver, SAA Open Water Diver, or PADI Open Water. Students must provide their own scuba equipment if they choose to dive. A NAS certificate is awarded upon the successful completion of the class. Group 2 course.
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Academic Area = Social Science
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Most GTBUP volunteers involved in site work in the bay will now have to be NAS I certified. This ensures that all work done by the GTBUP will be done at a professional level and be done with the safety of the site and the divers in mind.
There are many certification agencies that help promote good, sound archaeological programs. All programs need a strong basis from which to start from - strong in ethics, management and education. The GTBUP, in cooperation with Northwestern Michigan College, chose Nautical Archaeology Society [NAS] as their platform for education in Michigan. We know you'll enjoy attending these classes and the knowledge gained.
Dr. Holley received a B.A. degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Underwater Archaeology from the University of Edinburgh (United Kingdom) in 1998. His Ph.D. thesis involved the high resolution field survey of prehistoric underwater artificial islet sites located on remote islands off the west coast of Scotland. Dr. Holley has sixteen years of field experience in the survey of underwater prehistoric sites, and has been principal investigator for several surveys of underwater sites in Scotland. He has worked on field projects for: Leister, Leeds, Cornell, Michigan State, Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities.
Dr. Holley has participated in underwater archaeology and cultural resource management projects in Michigan since 1995. These projects have included prediction of prehistoric sites in Saginaw Bay, the archaeological survey of Fayette Harbour, the archaeological survey of the historic shipwreck “New Orleans” and development of an archaeological survey plan for historic shipwrecks of both Thunder Bay and Grand Traverse Bay (in northern Michigan).
Dr. Holley is a skilled operational and scientific diver, a member of the Council for British Archaeology, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Fellow of the Royal Archaeological Institute and Member of the Archaeology Institute. In 2000 Dr. Holley was awarded a medal for scientific merit for the archaeological survey of Loch Awe (Scotland) by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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