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Environmental and Outdoor Education B.A.Sc.

D Applied Human Sciences
College of Education and Human Service Professions
  • Program Type: Baccalaureate
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2017
  • Required credits to graduate with this degree: 122 to 123
  • Required credits within the major: 98 to 99
  • This program requires summer terms.
  • Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science
The bachelor of applied science (B.A.Sc.) in environmental and outdoor education prepares students for professional careers in outdoor education allowing them to work in non-formal outdoor education settings such as nature centers, city, state, or national parks, college outdoor programs, or for commercial agencies. Core components include program planning and delivery, education methods, physical skills development, management, facilities coordination, evaluation, and principles of recreation. The recreation major is a four-year curriculum including one full semester of field placement in an outdoor educational setting. This major provides professional training for nontraditional education settings that may not require a teaching license as a prerequisite credential. Refer to the environmental education emphasis under the teaching life science and/or teaching earth and space science majors for training that includes a teaching licensure.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Admission Requirements
Freshman and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
  • 2.50 already admitted to the degree-granting college
  • 2.50 transferring from another University of Minnesota college
  • 2.50 transferring from outside the University
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.
Required prerequisites
Introductory Course (1 cr)
This course will be waived for transfer students or students who change colleges from a college where it is not required. Register course for one credit.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community (1.0-2.0 cr)
Required prerequisites
Lower Division Core (24 - 25 cr)
ENED 1000 - Introduction to Environmental and Outdoor Education (4.0 cr)
ENED 1203 - Outdoor Skills I (2.0 cr)
ENED 1204 - Outdoor Skills II (2.0 cr)
ENED 2000 - Technology in Outdoor Education (3.0 cr)
ENED 2300 - Teaching and Learning (3.0 cr)
Biology
BIOL 2800-Understanding the Environment: Ecology for Educators (5.0 cr) UMTC will transfer as a substitute.
BIOL 1001 - Biology and Society [LE CAT4, NAT SCI, SUSTAIN] (4.0 cr)
or BIOL 1011 - General Biology I [LE CAT, NAT SCI] (5.0 cr)
Physical Education
Take 2 or more credit(s) from the following:
· PE 1500 - Cross-Country Skiing [PE] (1.0 cr)
· PE 1502 {Inactive} [PE] (1.0 cr)
· PE 1507 - Introduction to River Kayaking [PE] (1.0 cr)
· PE 1508 - Flatwater Canoeing [PE] (1.0 cr)
· PE 1511 - Sea Kayaking (1.0 cr)
· PE 1512 - Fishing Skills [PE] (1.0 cr)
· PE 1530 - Rock Climbing [PE] (1.0 cr)
· PE 1531 - Intermediate Rock Climbing (1.0 cr)
· PE 2240 {Inactive} (1.0 cr)
Psychology
PSY 1003 - General Psychology [LE CAT, SOC SCI] (4.0 cr)
or PSY 2021 - Developmental Psychology [LE CAT, LECD C, SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
General Requirements
  1. Students must meet all course and credit requirements of the departments and colleges or schools in which they are enrolled including an advanced writing course. Students seeking two degrees must fulfill the requirements of both degrees. However, two degrees cannot be awarded for the same major.
  2. Students must complete all requirements of the Liberal Education Program or its approved equivalent.
  3. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credits completed in compliance with University of Minnesota Duluth academic policies with credit limits (e.g., Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory Grading Policy, Credit for Prior Learning, etc).
  4. At least 30 semester credits must be earned through UMD, and 15 of the last 30 credits earned immediately before graduation must be awarded by UMD.
  5. At least half of upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits that satisfy major requirements (major requirements includes all courses required for the major, including courses in a subplan) through UMD.
  6. If a minor is required, students must take at least three upper division credits in their minor field from UMD.
  7. For certificate programs, at least 3 upper-division credits that satisfy requirements for the certificate must be taken through UMD. If the program does not require upper division credits students must take at least one course from the certificate program from UMD.
  8. The minimum cumulative University of Minnesota (UMN) GPA required for graduation is 2.00 and includes only University of Minnesota coursework. A minimum UMN GPA of 2.00 is required in each UMD undergraduate major, minor, and certificate. No academic unit may impose a higher GPA standard to graduate.
  9. Diploma, transcripts, licensure, and certification will be withheld until all financial obligations to the University have been met.
Program Requirements
1. Completion of all courses specified for the major with a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA (including transfer work). No grades lower than C- in courses required for the major. 2. Compliance with general regulations governing granting of degrees. Students are required to review their degree status in the CEHSP Advising & Academic Services Office early in their senior year. 3. Skill Competency: Students who enroll in Physical Education Teaching Education (PETE) teaching skill courses must demonstrate advanced skills competencies for the course. Descriptions of skills required should be reviewed with the course instructor before enrollment.
Upper Division Core (61 cr)
Exit standards: students must complete a full semester (12 credits) of field placement at a pre-approved site. A minimum of 600 contact hours must be completed. Students may complete their internship at a site located locally, nationally, or internationally. An overall GPA of 2.50 is required for enrollment
ENED 3309 - Outdoor Leadership (1.0 cr)
ENED 3310 - Outdoor Leadership Field Experience (2.0 cr)
ENED 3327 {Inactive} (3.0 cr)
ENED 3330 - Outdoor Recreation (3.0 cr)
ENED 3341 - Field Interpretive Techniques Fall (3.0 cr)
ENED 3342 - Field Interpretive Techniques - Winter & Spring (3.0 cr)
ENED 3400 - Program Development and Evaluation in Environmental and Outdoor Education (3.0 cr)
ENED 4163 - Outdoor Education Methods (3.0 cr)
ENED 4300 - Therapeutic Applications of Outdoor Education (3.0 cr)
ENED 4315 - Operations and Management (4.0 cr)
ENED 4320 - GIS Management for Recreation Professionals (3.0 cr)
ENED 4410 - Ropes Course Management (3.0 cr)
ENED 4555 - Foundations of Environmental Education (3.0 cr)
ENED 4565 - Young Children, Nature, and Sustainability [SUSTAIN] (3.0 cr)
ENED 4601 - Wilderness Philosophy (2.0 cr)
ENED 4996 - Outdoor Education Internship (6.0-12.0 cr)
AHS 3100 - Risk Management (2.0 cr)
PETE 3501 - Teaching Cross-Country Skiing (1.0 cr)
PETE 3505 - Teaching Outdoor Skills - Fall (2.0 cr)
PETE 3507 - Teaching Outdoor Skills - Winter & Spring (2.0 cr)
Approved Electives (9 cr)
Take 9 or more credit(s) from the following:
· ENED 4991 - Independent Study (1.0-4.0 cr)
· ENED 4992 - Readings in Recreation (1.0-4.0 cr)
· ENED 4997 - Recreation Practicum (3.0 cr)
· ENED 5165 - Theories and Models in Outdoor Education (2.0 cr)
· ENED 5343 - Advanced Field Interpretive Techniques (3.0 cr)
· ENED 5800 - Sustainability Education: Methods and Strategies (3.0 cr)
· ENED 5998 - Outdoor Education Seminar (1.0 cr)
· HLTH 2030 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (4.0 cr)
· HLTH 2040 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4.0 cr)
· PETE 3508 {Inactive} (1.0 cr)
· AAAS 2xxx
· AAAS 3xxx
· AAAS 4xxx
· AMIN 2xxx
· AMIN 3xxx
· AMIN 4xxx
· ANTH 2xxx
· ANTH 3xxx
· ANTH 4xxx
· ASL 2xxx
· ASL 3xxx
· ASL 4xxx
· AST 1xxx
· AST 2xxx
· BIOL 1xxx
· BIOL 2xxx
· BIOL 3xxx
· BIOL 4xxx
· BIOL 5xxx
· COMM 2xxx
· COMM 3xxx
· COMM 2xxx
· CST 2xxx
· CST 3xxx
· CST 4xxx
· AAAS 4xxx
· EDSE 2xxx
· EDSE 3xxx
· EDSE 4xxx
· EDSE 5xxx
· EDUC 2xxx
· EDUC 3xxx
· EDUC 4xxx
· EDUC 5xxx
· ES 1xxx
· ES 2xxx
· ES 3xxx
· ES 4xxx
· ESCI 2xxx
· ESCI 3xxx
· ESCI 4xxx
· GEOG 1xxx
· GEOG 2xxx
· GEOG 3xxx
· GEOG 4xxx
· GEOL 1xxx
· GEOL 2xxx
· GEOL 3xxx
· GEOL 4xxx
· GEOL 5xxx
· HLTH 2xxx
· HLTH 3xxx
· HLTH 4xxx
· MKTG 2xxx
· MKTG 3xxx
· MKTG 4xxx
· PHIL 2xxx
· PHIL 3xxx
· PHIL 4xxx
· POL 2xxx
· POL 3xxx
· POL 4xxx
· PSY 2xxx
· PSY 3xxx
· PSY 4xxx
· SOC 2xxx
· SOC 3xxx
· SOC 4xxx
· URS 2xxx
· URS 3xxx
· URS 4xxx
· WS 2xxx
· WS 3xxx
· WS 4xxx
Advanced Writing Requirement (3 cr)
WRIT 3140 - Advanced Writing: Human Services (3.0 cr)
or WRIT 3160 - Advanced Writing: Social Sciences (3.0 cr)
 
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UST 1000 - Learning in Community
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: EHS 1000/UST 1000/ ES 1000
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Facilitates the successful transition into college learning and student life at UMD. Credit will not be granted if already received for EHS 1000.
ENED 1000 - Introduction to Environmental and Outdoor Education
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Overview of outdoor education, including outdoor recreation, environmental education and adventure education, will be explored. The structure and role of outdoor education in contemporary society will be considered. prereq: Credit will not be granted if already received for REC 1000
ENED 1203 - Outdoor Skills I
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Instruction and practice in skills of fall outdoor activities. Camping, canoeing, fishing, hunting; equipment, shelters, and navigation. prereq: Environmental and Outdoor ed major or minor; credit will not be granted if already received for REC 1203
ENED 1204 - Outdoor Skills II
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Instruction and practice in skills of winter and spring outdoor activities. Camping, backpacking, dogsledding, and fishing; equipment and navigation. prereq: Environmental and outdoor educ major or minor; credit will not be granted if already received for REC 1204
ENED 2000 - Technology in Outdoor Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The use of technology to conduct and manage outdoor and environmental education programs. Includes basic computer hardware and software selection related to technology such as GPS, interpretation, and trail cameras guiding outdoor education and management prereq: Environmental and Outdoor Education major or instructor consent
ENED 2300 - Teaching and Learning
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: ENED 2300/REC 2300
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Learning in the outdoor context is explored via presentation and active consideration of philosophical and theoretical foundations of environmental and outdoor education. Teaching skills for the environmental and outdoor non-formal educational context are presented and developed; for example, instruction in basic educational methodology and accompanying field-teaching experiences is provided. Outdoor classroom management including basic risk management, student behavior management, lesson planning and use of the outdoor classroom are presented and explored. prereq: ENED 1000 pre or concurrently registration or CNS major
BIOL 1001 - Biology and Society (LE CAT4, NAT SCI, SUSTAIN)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
This course covers basic biology as it pertains to contemporary issues. Biology coverage includes cell biology, genetics, evolution and ecology. In addition to helping students understand biology, students will learn to more critically evaluate science that is presented in the media. (3 hrs lect, 2 hrs lab) prereq: For nonmajors
BIOL 1011 - General Biology I (LE CAT, NAT SCI)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Course Equivalencies: BIOL 1011/BIOL 1013
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Fundamental concepts of biology, including chemical basis of life, cell structure and function, energy transformations, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, molecular biology, DNA technology, development, origin of life, and evolution. (4 hrs lect, 2.5 hrs lab) prereq: 1 yr high school Chem or 1 semester college Chem, Math ACT 21 or higher or MATH 1005 or higher; credit will not be granted if already received for BIOL 1013
PE 1500 - Cross-Country Skiing (PE)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Development of personal skills in cross country skiing. Understanding of the techniques and concepts for participation in the sport.
PE 1507 - Introduction to River Kayaking (PE)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
River kayaking techniques. History, safety, kayak design, basic braces, paddle strokes, and maneuvering for river conditions.
PE 1508 - Flatwater Canoeing (PE)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Basic skills and terminology relevant for safe canoeing on flatwater and slow-stream conditions.
PE 1511 - Sea Kayaking
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Sea kayaking techniques; history, safety, kayak design, basic braces, paddle strokes, and maneuvering in large water conditions.
PE 1512 - Fishing Skills (PE)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Development of personal skills in fishing. Acquisition of understanding, techniques, and patterns for participation in the activity.
PE 1530 - Rock Climbing (PE)
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
History, techniques and safety, equipment, knots, basic belay systems, route finding, face and crack climbing, identification of environmental hazards.
PE 1531 - Intermediate Rock Climbing
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Intermediate rock climbing skills and knowledge including use of and placement of anchor systems, top rope set-up, introductory lead climbing and climb site risk management. This course builds upon basic rock climbing skills and techniques which are prerequisite for this course. prereq: PE 1530 or instructor consent
PSY 1003 - General Psychology (LE CAT, SOC SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Scientific study of behavior; current knowledge of biological, social, and cognitive areas of psychology. Assessment, research methods, human development, personality, mental disorders, and therapy.
PSY 2021 - Developmental Psychology (LE CAT, LECD C, SOC SCI, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Major processes in human development, conception through lifespan; biological and cultural influences on physical-motor, cognitive, social, and emotional development; effects of diverse cultural traditions and values; social policy implications.
ENED 3309 - Outdoor Leadership
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Theories of leadership practices commonly used in outdoor education settings. Includes group development stages and techniques of group management. Concludes with preparation for 9-day field experience (EnEd 3310). This course MUST be taken in conjunction with EnEd 3310. prereq: EnEd 2300
ENED 3310 - Outdoor Leadership Field Experience
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Practice, theory, and methods involved in leadership development including a detailed analysis of the qualities and roles of leaders in outdoor educational settings. recreation settings. This course will occur as a 9-day field experience. prereq: ENED 3309
ENED 3330 - Outdoor Recreation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Examination of outdoor recreation as a part of natural resource-based agencies as well as in nature centers, commercial operations, and in municipal settings. This course will focus on outdoor recreation uses in northeastern Minnesota. prereq: ENED 2300 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for REC 3330
ENED 3341 - Field Interpretive Techniques Fall
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Techniques and methods used to interpret natural history of autumn and early winter environments. Emphasizes geomorphology, tree identification, and basic raptor ecology. Primarily field based at sites throughout northeastern Minnesota. prereq: credit will not be granted if already received for REC 3341
ENED 3342 - Field Interpretive Techniques - Winter & Spring
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Techniques and methods used to interpret natural history of winter and spring environments. Ecology of winter, vernal ponds, spring wildflowers, biomes, and migratory birds. Primarily field based at sites throughout northeastern Minnesota. prereq: credit will not be granted if already received for EnEd 3342
ENED 3400 - Program Development and Evaluation in Environmental and Outdoor Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites: ENED 2300
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course provides an introduction to the techniques of program development and evaluation in the context of outdoor and environmental education. It is designed for those who will be working in these fields to gain skills in developing a program and conducting evaluations of program outcomes, as well as in accessing, understanding, and using existing evaluations to guide practice. The focus of this course is at a program-level, as opposed to assessing learning/outcomes at a lesson-level. prereq: ENED 2300
ENED 4163 - Outdoor Education Methods
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Methods and theoretical basis for teaching outdoor education. Emphasis on application at outdoor sites. Weekend experience at a regional nature center required. prereq: ENED 3342 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for EDUC 4163
ENED 4300 - Therapeutic Applications of Outdoor Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
The principles and practices of therapeutic outdoor education in a variety of contexts, including: wilderness therapy, residential treatment, correctional facilities, and community programs will be examined. The history, philosophy, and methodological approaches will provide a basis for learning current trends, program models, and research in the field. Professional competencies and standards related to the field will also be addressed. prereq: Minimum 30 credits, no grad credit
ENED 4315 - Operations and Management
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Methods and practice of administrative processes of personnel, fiscal, and facility management. Field study and presentation of a management plan. prereq: ENED 2300 or instructor consent; no grad credit
ENED 4320 - GIS Management for Recreation Professionals
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Using G.I.S. mapping techniques for recreation and outdoor education professionals in resource management decisions. Arcview and Landview software will be used to visualize and analyze landscapes. This course is specific to recreation and/or outdoor education professionals. prereq: credit will not be granted if already received for REC 4320
ENED 4410 - Ropes Course Management
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Management of a ropes course as a part of an outdoor education facility. Includes ropes course elements, instructional techniques, group debriefing skills, site inspection, safety, recommend and equipment maintenance. This course will follow industry standards such as Project Adventure. prereq: ENED 2300 or instructor consent, no Grad credit; credit will not be granted if already received for Rec 4410
ENED 4555 - Foundations of Environmental Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Provides a background of skills and understanding of environmental education delivery in various educational settings, with emphasis on formal classroom audience. prereq: ENED 2300 or instructor consent
ENED 4565 - Young Children, Nature, and Sustainability (SUSTAIN)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Focus on education for sustainability in an early childhood (infant-preschool age) context. Study of rational for merging education for sustainability and early childhood education, as well as recommended practices and possibilities for doing so. Also emphasized are skills for developing and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experience that support health development of young children and further education for sustainability goals. no grad credit
ENED 4601 - Wilderness Philosophy
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
People and social forces that have influenced land-use related to designated wilderness; philosophical and historical basis for wilderness management. prereq: No grad credit; credit will not be granted if already received for Educ 4601
ENED 4996 - Outdoor Education Internship
Credits: 6.0 -12.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Supervised field experience in outdoor education. prereq: Environmental and Outdoor education major, instructor consent; no grad credit; credit will not be granted if already received for Rec 4996
AHS 3100 - Risk Management
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Proactive approach to managing risks associated with conducting health, physical education, and outdoor education programs. Emphasis on planning for a safe environment. prereq: Environmental and Outdoor Education or Childhood Nature Studies major or instructor consent
PETE 3501 - Teaching Cross-Country Skiing
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Basic skills, teaching strategies, practice, drills, and skill analysis for teaching cross-country skiing. prereq: PE 1500 or instructor consent
PETE 3505 - Teaching Outdoor Skills - Fall
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Fall course in basic skills, teaching strategies, practice, drills, and skill analysis for teaching outdoor recreation skills with an emphasis on teaching canoeing; includes canoe skills, camp craft, back country travel, and safety. Field trips and skill development experiences are required beyond scheduled class hours. prereq: ENED 1201 or 1203, ENED 1202 or 1204, PE 1508, and Environmental & Outdoor Educ major or minor or instructor consent; Wilderness First Responder Certificate preferred.
PETE 3507 - Teaching Outdoor Skills - Winter & Spring
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Spring course in basic skills, teaching strategies, practice, drills, and skill analysis for teaching outdoor recreation skills; includes navigation, camp craft, backpacking, back country travel, and safety. prereq: Environmental Outdoor Education or PE major and ENED 1201 or 1203 and ENED 1202 or 1204, and ENED 2300; credit will not be granted if already received for 1507
ENED 4991 - Independent Study
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Independent project that would serve to further the student's knowledge base and/or professional competencies. prereq: instructor consent; no grad credit
ENED 4992 - Readings in Recreation
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 16.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Complementary readings and discussion in student's area of interest with faculty supervision. prereq: instructor consent; no grad credit
ENED 4997 - Recreation Practicum
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Prerequisites: ENED 4163, PETE 3508 and instructor consent; no grad credit; credit will not be granted if already received for REC 4997
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Field-based experience through a selected recreation agency. prereq: ENED 4163, PETE 3508 and instructor consent; no grad credit; credit will not be granted if already received for REC 4997
ENED 5165 - Theories and Models in Outdoor Education
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Overview of theoretical foundations of outdoor education. Definitions of terms related to outdoor education, historical antecedents, future adventure education, social and psychological benefits of outdoor education. prereq: instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for Educ 5165
ENED 5343 - Advanced Field Interpretive Techniques
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Techniques and methods used to interpret the natural and cultural history of unique field sites; For example, Isle Royale National Park. Specific, in-depth topics of natural and cultural history will be emphasized. Techniques for field site investigation and field based interpretation as an educational approach will be investigated. prereq: ENED 3341 or ENED 3342 or instructor consent
ENED 5800 - Sustainability Education: Methods and Strategies
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Summer
Methods and lesson strategies connected to current definitions, theories, and practices of teaching sustainability practices and management. Sustainability of the natural environment from the effects of outdoor education and nature-based tourism is an underestimated aspect of sustainability practices. Pedagogical approaches to teach sustainable practices for the natural environment will be the primary focus of this course. Students will be able to apply this course to other sustainability practices such as sustainable energy or food practices. prereq: Minimum 60 credits or Environmental Education Certificate or Graduate student or instructor consent
ENED 5998 - Outdoor Education Seminar
Credits: 1.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Facilitated discussions and presentations of contemporary recreation research, curricula, and/or issues. prereq: instructor consent, credit will not be granted if already received for Rec 4998
HLTH 2030 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Human anatomy and physiology are studied together using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Homeostasis is an integrating theme throughout this course. Subjects considered include fundamental concepts and principles of cell physiology, histology, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems. This course is intended for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the anatomy and functioning of the human body. Lab components mirror course subjects. pre-req: BIOL 1001 or 1011 or 1170 and CHEM 1103 or 1113 or 1153
HLTH 2040 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
HLTH 2040 builds on HLTH 2030. Anatomy and physiology will be studied together using a body systems approach, with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Subjects considered include digestive, endocrine, nervous, and circulatory systems. Lab components mirror course subjects. pre-req: HLTH 2030
WRIT 3140 - Advanced Writing: Human Services
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of education and other fields related to human services. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress
WRIT 3160 - Advanced Writing: Social Sciences
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Study of writing for those invested in the disciplines of social sciences and related fields. Exploration of academic and professional rhetorical situations. Practice with research methods, document design, editing, effective collaboration, and ethical issues in the production of documents in multiple genres for multiple audiences. pre-req: 1) WRIT 1120 or MNTC or AA completed 2) minimum 60 credits earned or in progress