Intended for environmental education majors. Resource Management 3 credits Intensive field course examining the ecology and management practices of forest, water, fisheries, range, and other natural resources based on field trips and discussions with local experts. Explores current resource issues and provides information, ideas, and contacts for development and implementation of an interpretive program. Bi 591 Interpretive Practices 3 credits Intensive field course offering an introduction to interpretive techniques. Covers interpretive talks, guided walks, self-guided nature trails, slide shows, interpretive signage, and living history demonstrations.
Emphasis is on visits to local interpretive sites and development of activities.
The student keeps records during the internship, then gives a written report and an oral presentation to students in the Environmental Education Program and to other interested students and faculty. This material is from the 1999-2000 Southern Oregon University Catalog.