American Wilderness
General
Prefix
GEOG
Course Number
379
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Perception, delineation, use and analysis of wilderness in the United States.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Recognize wilderness as both physical and cultural concept, including history of wilderness movement, philosophy and ethics of wilderness, the wilderness designation process, and current challenges of wilderness management.
Outcome
Explore nature of Minnesota or another state by visiting wild and not-so-wild natural areas.
Outcome
Research a specific topic within the scope of wilderness philosophy, history, ecology, or management.
Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of survival wilderness travel and ¿leave no trace¿ canoeing and/or backpacking techniques.
Dependencies
Programs
GEOG379
is a
completion requirement
for: