Course 1: History, Records & Administrative Systems Course Description and Materials

Course Description

This is an introductory series of videos that establishes the context of the CFedS Program. Topics covered in this course include:

• Brief history of surveying as it relates to the United States
• Cultural Awareness
• History of Indian Land Law
• Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs structures and records that each may have
• Basics of federal survey authority

Course Objectives

• Review administrative functions, structures, and process of the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs
• Increase awareness of cultural and historical legal issues when working in Indian Country
• Identify records sources for survey projects in Indian Country

Course Instructors

• Dennis Mouland, Bureau of Land Management
• Dominica Van Koten, Bureau of Land Management
• Priscilla Wilfarht, Office of the Solicitor
• Colleen Kelly, Office of the Solicitor
• Ron Applebaum, Bureau of Indian Affairs (Ret.)

Instructions

Please print/download the course map and 20-week schedule (fall 2023) before you begin.

We also recommend downloading the complete course 1 study guide (312 pages) as it contains everything needed to complete the course.

Important: Each topic/course has a study guide associated with it. You can view/download all files via the Materials tab (example follows):

Lastly, upon reaching the final quiz, you must answer at least 75% of the questions correctly to achieve a passing grade. Retakes are limited to once per 24 hour period.