2022-2023 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

FNR 215 - Communication in Conservation


Credits: 3
This course focuses on developing communication styles within Forestry and Conservation, including spatial narratives, creative writing, and technical writing. The application of philosophical texts, historical documents, and personnel narratives to influence land management decisions is also emphasized. Course includes three 4-day mandatory field trips.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. describe the value of various forms of communication in promoting land management and conservation efforts;
  2. develop spatial narratives and deep maps for describing place and conservation efforts for several specific conservation projects that students will be involved with;
  3.  develop proficiency in diverse writing styles;
  4. synthesize a range of philosophical and ethical texts and describe their application in land management;
  5. promote future conservation efforts through combining philosophical text, historical texts, personal narratives into vision statements that inspire nature-culture interactions.


Recommended: Co-enrollment in FNR 101 due to co-convened field trips.