Parks, Recreation and Tourism: Parks & Protected Areas (A)

About PRT 1700 A

Examines the origin stories, history, and contemporary managerial issues related to parks and other protected areas (forests, wildlife areas, heritage sites, cultural areas). The focus is on both the US and international examples. Builds understanding of principles of sustainability related to the quality of the natural world and the well-being of its people.

Notes

Course Fee: $xx Open to Degree and PACE students.

Section Description

In Parks & Protected Areas, you’ll learn about the management of parks and protected areas, exploring the history, management philosophies, and contemporary management challenges in different types of areas. We’ll focus primarily on the United States context but also explore examples from other countries. We’ll examine innovative approaches that seek to promote equitable access to recreation resources while stewarding ecosystems and local communities. We’ll survey the frameworks, tools, and approaches that park managers and researchers use to analyze issues, conduct planning, implement management strategies, and evaluate their outcomes.

By the end of the semester, you’ll be able to:
(1) describe the development of parks and protected areas in the United States within in their broader historical context;
(2) describe the range of management types for parks and protected areas and the different types of resources and values they protect;
(3) make international comparisons among parks and protected area management systems; and
(4) consider challenges faced by parks and protected area managers and evaluate management strategies used to address them.

Section Expectation

One class assignment will require independent visits to local parks to assess conditions.

Evaluation

Your final grade in Parks & Protected Areas will be based on:
-Assignments
-2 exams
-Class participation

Important Dates

Note: These dates may change before registration begins.

Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Show your interest by enrolling.

Resources

• Parking
• PACE Course Pricing
• Textbooks