IC 303 - Green Space: Development, Need & Impact *

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The course covers the need for and development of green space. Initial discussions focus on the U.S. National Forest and National Park System and their economic, political and social impact on the U.S.; the course then analyzes the economic, political and social influences the USNF and NPS have had on the development of green space globally including biodiversity, ecosystem processes, and natural resource conservation. Specific discussions will then focus on National Parks in areas such as Mongolia, Patagonia, and Argentina. The class may include an opportunity to visit US National Parks and/or Parks overseas in conjunction with a university sponsored trip.