This course provides an overview of the history, philosophy, organization, current legislation, policies, and practice of historic preservation.The course will include lectures, class discussions and analysis based on readings, site visits, and research.  Some of the topics covered will include: the history of the historic preservation movement, identifying historic resources, the National Register of Historic Places, the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, federal and state incentives to preserve, the differences between local and national historic districts, architectural survey, adaptive re-use, preservation planning, and the economics of preservation. The course will also expose students to new technologies related to documenting and preserving the historic built environment. Graduate Students are expected to take a leadership role in the class including, but not limited to discussions, presentations, site visits, and all project work.