OEL 351 - Public Lands Policy

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

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Description:

This course will be an overview of the history, policy changes, administration and current issues related to publicowned land in the United States. Specifically, the course will study the Department of Agriculture (Forest Service, National Resource Conservation Service), the Department of the interior (National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Reclamation, US Fish and Wildlife Services, US Geologic Survey), and the myriad of interest groups using public lands. With a historical and structural foundation students will analyze current events, current land use issues and the health and sustainability of our public lands. This class will include both classroom and field time.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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