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Recreation Leadership
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Course Description Introduction to theory, processes and techniques for the management of natural resources. Emphasis on site impacts and visitor management.
Topics: See Class Schedule
Objectives
1. Gain an understanding of the history and philosophy of natural resource management.
2.
Become familiar with the different
resource management agencies, their structure and legal
mandates.
3. Explore mechanisms used for public involvement in resource issues.
4. Explore resource management practices and why they may be controversial.
5.
Develop a personal land ethic and a
commitment to becoming an effective long term steward of
our natural resources.
Requirements
Textbook: Dennis, Steve, 2001. Natural Resources and the Informed Citizen,
Sagamore Publishing,
$10.00 transportation fee for 3 field trips This fee will be charged to your account January 15th
Appropriate outdoor clothing for field trips.
Grading
Article Presentation: 25 points: Be attentive to current news concerning natural resource management. Prepare a 5-minute presentation for the class.
Public Meeting Attendance: 25 points: Watch for announcements and attend one public meeting or hearing where natural resource management issues are discussed. Complete the meeting summary form.
Research Paper: 50 points: 5
page, typed, double spaced, 1inch margin, APA style citation, minimum 6
references. Subject a current
natural resource management controversy state the problem, give balanced
explanations of all sides of the controversy, close with
your judgment on the issue defend your judgment. Attach
to your paper evidence that you have submitted your views to the appropriate
management agency
copy of letter, e-mail, copy of comments at a public meeting or hearing etc. Students will share their public input and any responses from the agency with the class.
Public Involvement Project: 50 points: Plan and carry out a public opinion gathering experience.
Exams: Exam 1-4 will be administered at the testing
center the day of the test only!
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January 28 |
Exam #1 |
25 points |
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February 25 |
Exam #2 |
25 points |
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March 18 |
Exam #3 |
25 points |
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April 8 |
Exam #4 |
25 points |
Comprehensive
Final Exam
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50 points |
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April 22 |
11:20 1:20 |
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Grading:
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300 285 |
A |
230 219 |
C |
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284 270 |
A- |
218 -- 210 |
C- |
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269 261 |
B+ |
209 -- 201 |
D+ |
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260 249 |
B |
200 -- 189 |
D |
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248 240 |
B- |
188 -- 180 |
D- |
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239 231 |
C+ |
179 and below |
F |
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9:00 10:30 KARI ARCHIBALD MC 150 (2224)
Month
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Day |
Subject
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Assignments
due |
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January |
6 |
The
Value of Natural Resources |
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Chapter
1 |
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11 |
Demands
on Natural Resources |
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Chapter
2 |
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13 |
Our
Common Lands |
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Chapter
3 |
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18 |
Evolution
of our Land Ethic & Management |
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Pg.
23-37 |
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20 |
Evolution
of our Land Ethic & Management |
Exam
#1 |
Pg.
37-45 |
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24 |
Federal
Agencies & Authority |
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Chapter
5 |
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27 |
Federal
Regulatory Process |
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Chapter
6 |
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February |
1 |
The
National Park Service |
News
Article due |
Chapter
7 |
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3 |
The |
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Chapter
8 |
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8 |
The
Bureau of Land Management |
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Chapter
9 |
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10 |
The |
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Chapter
10 |
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15 |
The
Bureau of Reclamation & Army Corps of Engineers |
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Chapter
11 |
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17 |
State
Government |
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Chapter
12 |
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22 |
Field
Trip to |
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24 |
Local
Resource Management |
Exam
#2 |
Chapter
13 |
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March |
1 |
Publics
and Issues |
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Pg.
125-130 |
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3 |
Citizen
Organizations |
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Pg.
130-136 |
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8 |
Activism
and Legal Avenues |
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Chapter
15 |
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10 |
Citizen
Involvement |
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Chapter
16 |
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15 |
Public
Participation |
Exam
#3 |
Chapter
17 |
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17 |
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Chapter
18 |
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22 |
Field
Trip to Wildlife Preserve |
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24 |
Wildlife
Controversies |
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Chapter
19 |
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29 |
Range
Management Controversies |
Paper
due |
Chapter
20 |
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31 |
Water
Management Controversies |
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Chapter
21 |
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April |
5 |
Mineral
Resource Management Issues |
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Chapter
22 |
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7 |
Profile
of an Informed Citizen |
Exam
#4 |
Chapter
23 |
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12 |
Field
Trip to |
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14 |
Our
Legacy |
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Chapter
24 |
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19 |
Final
Exam Review |
Project
due |
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22 |
Final
11:20 to 1:20 |
Meeting
Summary Form Due |
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Schedule
subject to change at instructors discretion.
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