GES 337 - Natural Resource Management

(3.00)

Natural resource management (NRM) can be defined as the set of principles and practices that guide the human use of natural resources in ways that address the importance of sustaining those resources for (1) their overall ecosystem role and (2) for the health and productivity of future generations. This course offers an overview of NRM, tracing the history of evolution from traditional to ecosystem-based NRM. Problems resulting from the misuse and mismanagement of natural resources and challenges presented by management at varying spatial scales are also examined. The class will review the latest forms of NRM (integrated, adaptive, equitable, participatory/community-based, and sustainable) and case studies from the Chesapeake watershed to international contexts will be used to explore political, socio-economic, cultural and ecological realities that influence NRM strategies. A common thread throughout will be discussion of the complex relationship between environmental policy and NRM.

Course ID: 101810
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete GES 110 or GES 120 or GES 102 with a C or better.