Humans, animals, plants, and the environment are inextricably linked, with the health of one affecting the health of all. The One Health concept recognizes that health issues must be addressed cohesively instead of independently. This approach is essential considering approximately 70% of emerging infectious disease cases in humans and livestock are a consequence of spillover events from wildlife. Similarly, humans play a role in animal disease emergence by facilitating global transfer of infectious agents, altering landscape conditions, and creating environmental disturbances. Additionally, plant diseases can reduce global agricultural productivity by up to 40% for the five major food crops, undermining our ability to safeguard national and global food security. This course serves as the introductory experience for students considering One Health careers and pursuing the One Health Minor. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS)

By 2050, we will be challenged to feed the 9 billion inhabitants of planet Earth. We are charged to accomplish this sustainably while conserving water, atmospheric, and biodiversity resources to maintain healthy ecosystem functions. This course introduces global agriculture and natural resources issues, focusing on the connectedness of cultural, political, historical, and natural factors that drive contemporary innovations and policy in food production and conservation. Students will foster an appreciation for international agriculture and natural resources that empowers students to engage in international activities and make informed consumer and policy choices. May be used as the introductory course option for the minor in International Agriculture and Natural Resources. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (SS).

Other Instructors: Gill, Tom | Ader, David Russell

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: Kojima, Freddie Naoto | Kojima, Cheryl Jean | Ader, David Russell | Pulte, Andy | Molina Moctezuma, Alejandro

Identification and analyses of issues regarding forestry, wildlife, fisheries, and associated natural resources beyond U.S. borders. Biophysical, economic, and cultural elements impacting natural resources at the international level. Cases - Northern Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI) Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both FWF 520 and FWF 420 or FWF 427.
Registration Restriction(s): minimum student level – junior.

Identification and analyses of issues regarding forestry, wildlife, fisheries, and associated natural resources beyond U.S. borders. Biophysical, economic, and cultural elements impacting natural resources at the international level. Cases - Northern Europe, Latin America, Indonesia, and Africa. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI) Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both FWF 427 and FWF 420 or FWF 520.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.

Identification and analyses of issues regarding forestry, wildlife, fisheries and wildland park resources beyond U.S. borders. Political, economic, social, and biophysical elements impacting natural resources in different parts of world: Northern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and South America. In-depth case study and class presentation required by student teams. Credit Restriction: Students cannot earn credit for Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries 420 and 520.

Development of international and intercultural competencies through preparation for and completion of international educational experiences.

Repeatability: Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of Instructor.

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. 

Examination of a selected global or cultural issue from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Topics vary. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (GCI) Satisfies General Education Requirement through the 2021-2022 academic catalog: (CC)
Repeatability: May be repeated if topic differs. Maximum 6 hours.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): ENGL 102 or ENGL 118.

Other Instructors: Pulte, Andy

This study abroad course will cover tropical ecology and conservation concepts, issues, principles, and practices. In addition, it will provide experience in the field methods and techniques used by managers and researchers to study terrestrial natural resource ecology and conservation in tropical regions.

Other Instructors: Willcox, Emma