REM 327 - SL: Recreation Behavior & the Environment

This course is about recreational landscapes and how they are experienced by people. From Wilderness areas to tourism developments, we 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. This course considers approaches to fostering environmental ethics and communicating strategies regarding minimal impact travel, as well as methods of analyzing and measuring the ecological and social impacts of recreation in a variety of settings.

Prerequisites: REM 121 and REM 231, or permission of instructor

Course Typically Offered: Variable

Credits: 3