GEO 435 - Parks and Protected Areas (4)

The geography of world parks, forests, wildernesses, wildlife preserves, recreation areas and other institutionally designated and operated natural spaces. Investigation of the origins, meanings, development, designs, uses, impacts, problems, and policies relating to them. Particular emphasis on cultural and environmental factors supporting the geographic patterns of past and current natural spaces.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, and ENG 103, ENG 104, ENG 107, ENG 109, or ENG 110, or consent of instructor.