0 or 3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
An introduction to the human dimensions of forestry, wildlife, and recreation; students will learn how values, attitudes, community, and behavior relate to natural resource management and decision-making; various natural resource management stakeholders such as private landowners, natural resource agencies, the judiciary, and environmental and natural resource interest groups will be discussed; course will utilize case studies specific to Indiana and the Midwest; course includes weekly discussions during recitations.
Learning Outcomes1Become familiar with key concepts and theories related to the human dimensions of natural resource management.
2Become familiar with key methods that can be used to collect and analyze human dimensions data to inform natural resource management and environmental conservation decisions.
3Identify various social, economic, political, and cultural factors that influence how people (particularly individuals) think about and act towards natural resources and the environment.
4Identify potential strategies for informing and influencing human behaviors towards a more sustainable future.
5Examine current natural resource management and conservation approaches/programs from a human-dimensions perspective critically and suggest well-informed alternatives/changes/additions to enhance management and conservation outcomes.
Restrictions
made by Purdue students.