| 542 |
Human
Dimensions. Three semester hours. Web course. This course
examines the role of resource managers in making wise decisions
concerning natural resources, incorporating not only biological
sciences but sound information concerning human thought and
action regarding natural systems. This course provides the
opportunity to explore and build foundations of understanding
current human-natural resource relationships and the development
of theoretical understanding of the importance of viewing
humans as part of the natural resource decision-making process.
Fall only.
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| 564 |
Park & Protected Area Management. Three semester hours. Web course. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and practices of recreation management of wildlands. Specific objectives are to: 1.) understand federal recreation land management policy and organizations, 2.) develop an understanding of conceptual frameworks for recreation resource and visitor use managements, 3.) identify visitor caused impacts to resources and to visitor experiences, 4.) understand and be able to use management tools designed to reduce recreation related impacts and conflicts, and 5.) demonstrate an understanding of course material by developing a recreation management plan and a resource impact assessment tool to monitor visitor caused impacts to recreation areas. Spring only, even years.
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567
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Oral
Interpretive Programs.
Three semester hours. Web course. Application of interpretive
philosophy and techniques to oral interpretive programs. Includes
the philosophy, techniques, curriculum, training and certification
process of the NPS Interpretive Development Program (IDP).
Fall only.
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568
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Interpretive
Writing. Three semester hours. Web course. Provides
an overview and experience in understanding, analyzing and producing
interpretive written products. Introduces students to advanced
writing techniques related to graduate and professional performance.
Fall only.
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569
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Interpretive
Research and Evaluation. Three semester hours.
Web course. Overview of interpretive research and evaluation
with a focus on theory development, methodological approaches
and research design. Spring only.
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570
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Field
-Based Interpretive Programs.
Three semester hours. Web course. Overview of field-based interpretive
programs and conducted activities including a review of essential
elements and an examination of approaches. Spring only, odd years.
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571
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Curriculum-Based
Interpretive Programs. Three semester hours. Web
course. Explores the body of knowledge and skills necessary
to understand, develop and present an effective curriculum-based
program. Spring only, even years.
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572
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Interpretive
Planning.
Three semester hours. Web Course. Examines significant aspects
of interpretive planning including leadership, plan development
and participation on a planning team. Summer only.
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573
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Interpretive
Leadership. Three semester hours. Web course. Overview
of interpretive leadership skills, principles and techniques
including program administration, public outreach, staff training,
and coaching. Fall only.
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| 574 |
Advanced
Interpretive Media & Graphics. Three semester
hours. Web course. This course explores relevant aspects of
interpretive media development including project definition
and planning, selection of appropriate media, interpretive
concept development, basic elements of design, and provides
the skills and insights necessary for field interpreters to
work directly with professional planners and consultants in
developing interpretive media. Spring only, odd years.
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| 577 |
Data
Analysis. Three semester hours. Web course. This course
is designed as a first course in data analysis for graduate
students. It has two primary goals: (1) teach students the
fundamentals of data analysis in the social sciences with
an emphasis on the application for natural resource interpretation
students and (2) teach students to use SPSS, the premier data
analysis software program in the social sciences. Students
will learn univariate and bivariate analysis and be introduced
to some multivariate analysis techniques. Spring only.
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| 578 |
Cultural
and Heritage Interpretation. Three semester hours.
Web course. This course explores issues relative to cultural
and heritage interpretation including, but not limited to,
historic interpretation, living history, demonstrations, and
exhibits. Students will be exposed to theories and applied
techniques associated with the preservation, presentation,
and interpretation of the sites and stories of culture and
history. Summer only, even years.
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| 579 |
Principles & Policies in Resource Interpretation. Three semester hours. Web
course. An investigation of the historic foundation, theoretical basis and current practices in resource interpretation. Summer only, odd years.
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| 580 |
Advanced
Professional Interpretation. Three semester hours. Web
course. This course is the capstone for the MSRI program.
It is used to help the student bring together the skills,
techniques, philosophies and knowledge related to interpretation,
and associated fields by exploring the relationships between
disciplines; the histories associated with people and parks
and the natural world; ethics; psychologies; management techniques;
and advanced methodologies for information gathering and programming
delivery. Spring only.
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