PS 224

Spring 2017 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 13-May 3

Credit: 2 OR 3 hours.

Examines the politics of national parks in the United States, including creation of parks, local support or opposition to parks, and park policy as well as policy questions such as the value of wilderness ecosystem management, endangered species protection, and role of parks in national identity and remembrance of events such as the Civil War, the Indian wars, or the civil rights movement.

Same as RST 224. Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 10 hours.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci
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PS 224 class schedule data for spring 2017
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
66260
Discussion/
Recitation
JS1
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Pahre, R
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
03/19/17-03/25/17
Degree Notes:
Social Sciences course.
Section Fee:
PS 224 Field Trip Fee $100.00 Flat Fee.
Credit:
2 hours
Section Info:
This multidisciplinary course uses two national parks to provide a window into issues concerning humans and the environment. We will include material from the three major divisions of the College of Liberal Arts and Science, the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities in several pre-departure class meetings as well as on site in Mammoth Cave National Park and Great Smoky Mountain National Park during spring break (March 19-25, 2017). This section is restricted to LAS James Scholars. Meeting times will be arranged. An additional fee of $100 will be added for this course.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Restricted to James Scholars Program students.
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