Natural resource management and land use planning requires an understanding of the biophysical characteristics of the resource. It is also important to understand the role that humans have in changing natural resource quantity and quality. This course introduces the basic social science concepts and theory underlying environmental land use planning and natural resource management. In particular the course will focus on understanding what motivates and/or controls how people use natural resources. Note: Course instruction is blended with face-to-face lecture and web supported home study. Students with credit for IPRM 102 will not receive credit for this course.
Natural resource management and land use planning requires an understanding of the biophysical characteristics of the resource. It is also important to understand the role that humans have in changing natural resource quantity and quality. This course introduces the basic social science concepts and theory underlying environmental land use planning and natural resource management. In particular the course will focus on understanding what motivates and/or controls how people use natural resources. Note: Course instruction is blended with face-to-face lecture and web supported home study. Students with credit for IPRM 102 will not receive credit for this course.