ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP SEMINAR

ENVIRST/GEOG 339

Examines major environmental conservation approaches in the U.S. and developing countries and how they are influenced by sociopolitical factors, cultural values and scientific understandings of nature. Historical and contemporary cases are explored with emphasis on biodiversity and climate change issues.

ENVIRST 974

Introduction to professional development and important aspects of communication, collaboration, and professional practice as they relate to Environmental Conservation.

ENVIRST 976

A weekly series of presentations by persons who have direct experience in the practice of conservation biology and sustainable development. Presenters may be students, faculty staff or agency persons.

ENVIRST 972

Prepare to plan, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation projects and programs. Learn systematic and adaptive processes of conservation planning.

ENVIRST 979

Provides an online environment for the development and practice of the skills needed to be an environmental conservation professional and leader. Analyze options and make good professional conservation judgments in complex and uncertain environmental, political, and economic settings. Provides the tools needed to assess and revise those judgments. Includes exercises on the politics of environmental decisions, internal and external communication strategies, and program development and assessment strategies.