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Aaron Smith

Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics

Specialization: Corn, Cotton, Soybean, and Wheat Marketing and Farm Bill Policy

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FORS 321 - Wildland Recreation
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 327 - Honors: Wildland Recreation
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall
ORPM 325 - Managing Outdoor Recreation Impacts
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall
ORPM 400 - Outdoor Recreation and Policy
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-7476

aaron.smith@utk.edu

325B Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, University Of Arkansas, 2013
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, University Of Arkansas, 2010
  • BA, Agricultural Business and Management, General, University of Lethbridge, 2003
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

Aaron Smith

Professor | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Picture of Aaron Smith image

865-974-7476

aaron.smith@utk.edu

325B Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, University Of Arkansas, 2013
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, General, University Of Arkansas, 2010
  • BA, Agricultural Business and Management, General, University of Lethbridge, 2003
Responsible Area(s)
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
FORS 321 - Wildland Recreation
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall
FORS 327 - Honors: Wildland Recreation
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall
ORPM 325 - Managing Outdoor Recreation Impacts
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall
ORPM 400 - Outdoor Recreation and Policy
3 credit hour(s)

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

Semesters Offered: Fall