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: Ader, David Russell | Guerry, Denita Hadziabdic | Shoemaker, Dewayne

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.

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.

Students will attend FORS 331 classes with supplementary assignments.

Other Instructors: Taylor, Adam

Planning processes, master and site planning, and site design projects. Management strategies and methods of visitor and recreation site management. Case studies. Weekend field trips may be required.

Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.

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

Integrated forest and wildland resource management through developing land management plans and analyzing case studies including conflict resolution. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (EI)
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
Registration Restriction(s): Restricted to Forestry and Wildlife and Fisheries Science majors only; minimum student level – senior.

Other Instructors: Jean-Philippe, Sharon | Willcox, Emma

Directed research on topic of mutual interest to faculty and student.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

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. 

(RE) Prerequisite(s) : ORPM 415