GEOG 458 - People, Parks, and Protected Areas

Description:
Investigation into the historical, contemporary, socio-ecological significance of parks and protected areas and the techniques or sustainable solutions for their management. Topics include ecosystem/wildlife conservation, policies and laws, recreational use and impacts, and collaborative/adaptive management.

Credits: (5)

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

Demonstrate an understanding of the history, principles, significance, challenges and applied practices of park and protected area management.
Analyze approaches and apply tools and technologies used for planning, conservation, wildlife, restoration, recreation, or public participation techniques for measuring the effectiveness of protected area management.
Evaluate the political, socio-ecological, economic, and sustainable governance of recreation and tourism and conflicts associated with different kinds of protected areas and management systems.
Identify the professional skills and decision-making demands faced by current land managers and communities for adaptive or collaborative management, implementation, stakeholder engagement, or sustainable development for recreation-tourism.
Appraise different policies, laws, institutional frameworks, and professional practices governing different categories and systems of parks and protected areas.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Spring Locations: EllensburgSummer Locations: Online