OES 370 - Wildland Recreation Management

2 Credit(s)

This course immerses students into the field of recreation ecology. Hands-on experience participating in local stewardship projects with federal and state agencies will be a component of the course. Students will gain knowledge and experience with how agencies and organizations identify recreational impact oriented problems, collect data, prioritize, allocate resources, and collaborate to accomplish conservation and stewardship objectives. Students will practice with professional approaches and strategies for planning and monitoring recreational use. Students are required to participate in a variety of learning experiences in various locations throughout the San Luis Valley.

Co-requisite(s): OES 370L