PARK 21916 INTRODUCTION TO PARKS AND PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to parks and protected area management including historical and cultural influences, the benefits of parks and outdoor recreation, identification of park and protected area management agencies such as the National Park Service, philosophical perspectives on natural resource conservation versus preservation and current trends affecting the field.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PARK 21941 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE LEADERSHIP 3 Credit Hours
Leadership concepts, principles, methods and techniques necessary for facilitating beneficial outdoor activities for all populations.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PARK 36082 INTERPRETATION OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES 3 Credit Hours
Interpretation is the art of creating intellectual and emotional bonds between people and natural and cultural resources. Interpretation is commonly practiced in parks and other protected areas, zoos, museums and a variety of tourist attractions. This course provides students with the philosophies, concepts and practical techniques necessary to plan and present effective interpretation of natural and cultural resources.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PARK 36083 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION 3 Credit Hours
Environmental education helps people better understand the natural world and to develop attitudes and behaviors conducive to environmental conservation. Teaches students the foundations, principles and techniques of environmental education thus enabling students to prepare and present effective environmental education programs.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PARK 41916 PARK PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with PARK 51916) The planning and management of parks and other protected natural areas in order to maximize the benefits to visitors and neighboring human communities while protecting the resources which make the parks unique.
Prerequisite: PARK 21916.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
PARK 51916 PARK PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with PARK 41916) The planning and management of parks and other protected natural areas in order to maximize the benefits to visitors and neighboring human communities while protecting the resources which make the parks unique.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter