HTE 330 - Sustainable Resources for Tourism

Description:
The framework of sustainability is used to examine how values, policy, management, and practices direct and affect the use of recreation and tourism areas that are both natural resource-based and part of the built environment. Formerly RT/RTE 330, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the key historical figures in shaping environmental policy, to include Gifford Pinchot, John Muir, and Aldo Leopold.
Identify relevant sustainability indicators addressing the environmental, cultural, and economic dimensions of a site specific resource management operation.
Develop a resource management plan for a local resource based recreation site. Site selection may include Manastash Ridge or the Helen McCabe Interpretive Center site.
Evaluate the application of appropriate management interventions.
Demonstrate the application of the Leave No Trace principles.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/6/19

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