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: Sharp, Ryan Leonard

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: Sharp, Ryan Leonard

This course will explore the obstacles and opportunities of using ecotourism and agritourism to contribute to rural economic development. Examples of successful ecotourism projects both domestically and internationally will be presented with an emphasis on the role of National Parks as tourism destinations. Agritourism efforts in Tennessee will be highlighted and compared to similar efforts in other states and countries. Principles of attracting and managing tourists and park visitors in a sustainable manner also will be covered. 

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: Sharp, Ryan Leonard

Parks and protected areas play a vital role in the landscape, both for the people who use them and the natural resources they protect. The desire to maximize public access as well as protection can create conflicting demands on small to moderate sized parks. This course will explore current best practices for the social and ecological design and management of parks and protected areas. Course content will also discuss theoretical foundations of human beings’ relationship to nature and landscapes. 

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

Other Instructors: Hudson, Matt