ENVC 130 - Environmental Interpretation

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Research presentation and communication styles through oral, visual, and audio-visual means of the history, geology, or natural history of an area, concept or species. Interpretation and discussion of ancient cultural archeological sites and influences on the present.

Prerequisite: None.
General Education Requirements:

Fulfills Communicate General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate interpretive concepts in an entertaining, serious, and/or informative manner to the public in a park or forest area.
Understand Native American perspective.
Understand general techniques for dealing with the public.
Develop a brochure in regard to a park, a particular skill, and/or a culture and give a presentation on the same.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Communicate environmental information to the public; poster presentation or other.

Course Contents

Introduction to interpretation.
Preparation of a brochure.
Press releases.
Design of nature trails.
Campfire talks/presentations.
Road or wayside exhibits.
Office reception area displays.
Signs and bulletin boards.
Conducted tours and control.
Children’s activities.
“Bare bones” interpretation.
Audiovisual equipment.
Demonstration talks.
Native American perspective.
Research techniques.

Instructional Units: 5.5