American Wilderness

General

Prefix

GEOG

Course Number

379

Course Level

Undergraduate

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: