Credit for formalized international experiences related to agricultural sciences and natural resources. Determination of credit based on nature of the proposed experience. Students should discuss the opportunity with their faculty advisors prior to the trip to determine if it is appropriate for credit. Credit hours will be determined by the department and college depending on the extent of activity and types of projects and/or presentations to be completed by the student upon return.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Guerry, Denita Hadziabdic | Barrier, Kyra | Flanagan, Brian | Phillips, Lindsey Morgan | Crowe, Laura | Sain, Daniel | Burk, Sonja | DeLong, Karen Lewis | Trejo-Pech, Carlos Jose Omar | Golden, David A | Perez Quesada, Gabriela | Wayman, Clint

Introduction to Wildland Recreation: Historical and philosophical foundations of recreation, wildland recreation behavior, resources, policy, planning and management, and natural history interpretation. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (WC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ENGL 102, ENGL 112, ENGL 132, or ENGL 298.

Other Instructors: Chancellor, Herbert

Students will attend FORS 321 classes with supplementary assignments. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (WC) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (WC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ENGL 102, ENGL 112, ENGL 132, or ENGL 298.

Other Instructors: Chancellor, Herbert

A highly-structured field experience guided by specific learning objectives. Students earn one credit per two weeks of full-time field experience. The student is responsible for field placement. Must be pre-approved by the instructor and the field supervisor.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Recent advances and concepts; research techniques and analysis of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Peairs, Stephen Eric | Jean-Philippe, Sharon

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.

Other Instructors: Zhang, Zihao

This course is an overview of the outdoor recreation industry and profession with emphasis on history of outdoor recreation, managing outdoor recreation, current outdoor recreation trends, public/private outdoor recreation providers, and individual, communal and societal benefits of outdoor recreation. This course highlights the breadth and diversity of the outdoor recreation industry and emphasizes the contributions and outcomes associated with outdoor recreation participation. 

Other Instructors: Hudson, Matt

The practical and theoretical basis of recreational use of public and private lands is examined in the context of ecosystem management.  The statutory and regulatory policies and current issues regarding the management and use of lands in wilderness systems, wild and scenic river corridors, parks, and open spaces are discussed in detail.  The impacts of recreational uses on the environment and conflicts with other uses of land and resources are discussed. Land use planning policies and decisions, which respond to recreation, wilderness and open space issues will be examined.  

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ORPM 100, ORPM 150

Other Instructors: Chancellor, Herbert

Includes the essential elements of social science research technique relating to natural resources, outdoor education and recreation management. Topics investigated in this course will include design and administration of mail, intercept, telephone, web surveys, structured interviews, and focus groups. This course will incorporate psychological aspects, social theories, and statistical elements of research design and methodology. This course is a general plan for scientific research. 

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ORPM 400

Outdoor recreation and natural resources provide a unique context for educating adults and children about environmental issues. This context provides a learning environment that is conducive to promoting environmental awareness and interpretation techniques. This course will include philosophies, concepts, and practical techniques of Environmental Interpretation (EI). This course will introduce students, through lectures, class activities, and projects, to individuals and agencies involved in EI. Students will learn the methods, principles, and philosophies of environmental interpretation in natural systems, with specific emphasis being placed upon the natural resource recreation context. The roles of environmental education and persuasive communication in promoting environmental attitudes and behaviors will also be emphasized.  

Other Instructors: Hudson, Matt

Placement in a recreation agency to lead and develop recreation programs, supervise personnel and facilities, and perform administrative duties. A minimum of 400 clock hours typically covering 10 weeks.  Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ORPM 415

Other Instructors: Chancellor, Herbert