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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

REM 327 - Recreation Behavior & the Environment

This course is about recreational landscapes and how they are used by people. From wilderness areas to tourism developments, the course will look at the settings where people recreate, the psychological and social experiences they seek related to the environment, and their social and ecological impact on the landscape. This course explores characteristics of a landscape that are important in motivating recreation participation, and the experiences sought by outdoor recreationists. Visitor expectations and satisfaction related to the environment will be covered. Students will gain familiarity and experience with a range of methods of analyzing and measuring the physical and social impact of recreation in a variety of settings, including survey research, interviews, remote sensing and on-the-ground documentation.

Prerequisites: ENG 101 and junior standing or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered Variable

Credits: 3