This course provides an overview of the complexities involved in managing global natural resources. Explores an array of natural resource management issues, revealing how natural resource specialists strive to address those issues and work collaboratively to propose and implement solutions. Encourages introspection and expression of perspectives regarding natural resources, along with development of critical thinking skills useful in seeking solutions to complex natural resource management issues.
Course Outcomes
- Identify and describe key characteristics and processes that characterize renewable, natural resources
- Identify and describe key skills, attitudes, and abilities you will need to become a successful natural resource manager or specialist.
- Identify and discuss several major natural resource issues that you are likely to face in your career.
- Identify and discuss several “guiding principles” and techniques that will help you solve important issues throughout your career.
- Apply critical questioning and thinking skills to natural resource issues.