2023-24 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2023-24 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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REC 545 - Adirondack Park Policies and Issues

Analysis of environmental and land-use policies in the largest park in the contiguous United States. Often taught at SUNY Cortland's Outdoor Education Center at Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Park. When taught at the Outdoor Education Center, students are assessed a fee for room and board. Not open to students with credit for REC 345. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally

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

  1. Describe the history of the Adirondack region with attention to the formation and evolution of the Forest Preserve, the Adirondack Park, and the Adirondack Park Agency.
  2. Explain the function and provisions of the State Land Master Plan and the Land Use and Development Plan.
  3. Explain and analyze issues affecting the future of the Forest Preserve, residents, and visitors in the Adirondack Park.



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