The following is information about a Spring Term 2015 course – FES 251 Recreation Resource Management – offered through Oregon State University Extended Campus. A promotional course flyer is attached as well.
Managing America’s Massive Outdoor Playground
Every year, millions converge on our nation’s great outdoors. Capitalizing on a diversity of scenic landscapes and natural areas, they engage in an array of recreational activities: rock climbing, mountain biking, boating, backpacking, ATV riding, and so much more.
So how do recreation providers and agencies manage this vast outdoor playground?
How do they satisfy the high demand for outdoor recreation, while simultaneously protecting the sanctity of our prized outdoor landscapes?
We explore these questions and more in FES 251-Recreation Resource Management.
This 4-credit course examines the multitude of land and water resources used as staging grounds for outdoor recreation. We consider the ecological impacts of outdoor recreation, and how natural, historical, and cultural resources can be sustainably managed within the context of these impacts.
You are introduced to various agencies and interest groups, issues confronting these stakeholders, and contemporary management approaches for addressing topics such as satisfaction, crowding, and conflict.
Value to Your Transcript & Resume
Recreation Resource Management meets core requirements within Oregon State University’s Natural Resources Degree Program, and accommodates several Specialty Options within that program. Credits may transfer to other institutions as well. Speak with your academic advisor for details.
Already have your degree?
Consider using the course as a professional development opportunity. Inquire with the instructor and OSU Extended Campus if interested.
What’s more, students enrolled in FES 251 are connected to real-world recreation projects taking place on the Oregon Coast, in the Oregon Cascades, and within Oregon State Parks. You are also made aware of internship and employment opportunities available through various natural resource management agencies.
So join us Spring Term 2015 for FES 251-Recreation Resource Management.
For registration information, visit ecampus.oregonstate.edu, or call 1-800-667-1465
A course flyer is attached.