2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 06, 2024  
2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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REC 310 - Wilderness and American Culture

History of ideas and attitudes about wilderness as expressed in the art, literature, philosophy and politics of American culture. Emphasis on developing views of wilderness, nature and environment that are historically, philosophically and scientifically grounded. Fulfills: GE 7 and 12; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year.

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and explain, chronologically and thematically, the persons, events, ideas and other influences that shaped and changed American thought and policy relating to wilderness.
  2. Explain and illustrate ways in which science and technology impact values, ethics and public policy of the wilderness.
  3. Explain and illustrate ways in which the arts and humanities shaped American values, ethics and public policy of the wilderness.



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