Class Number: 1525
Description: Hours: Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (1A, 1B, 1C, 2) or Consent of Instructor
Description: This interdisciplinary course explores the history, purpose, and operation of the National Park Service through multiple lenses, including environmental science, public policy, history, and cultural studies. Students will analyze the complexities of managing national parks as public resources, balancing conservation, recreation, education, and economic interests. Emphasis is placed on how scientific data informs decision-making, the role of interpretive education programs, and the challenges of engaging diverse communities. Through case studies and focused projects, students will critically evaluate current issues facing parks, such as climate change, resource management, and equity in access.
| Days | Time | Date Range | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTH | 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM | 08/22/2015 - 12/21/2015 | Del Norte Hall 1530 | Donald Rodriguez Russell Galipeau |
Status: Closed
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Start Date: 08/22/2015
End Date: 12/21/2015
Grading: Letter Grade
Class Availability
Information below is 24 hours old.Enrollment Total: 36
Available Seats: 0
Wait List Capacity: 15
Wait List Total: 0
Textbook / Other Materials
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: : 978-0375712104
Title: The National Parks: America¿s Best Idea
Author: Duncan
Publish:
More textbook information including prices
Enrollment Information
- Upper Division
- D: Social Perspectives
- UDIGE: Interdisciplinary
- Lab Fee $0-$500
Notes
- Cross-listed course
- Travel Class. Course fee required. Please consult instructor.
- Open to Juniors and Seniors Only
- Service Learning Course