REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

 I.      To understand the definition of wilderness.

 II.     To have basic knowledge of who preserve and manages wilderness, why it is preserved and how.

 III.    To introduce students to the concept of awareness through the study of edible plants tracking and fields skills, bird language, fire privilege, primitive, and modern survival skills.

 IV.     To create inspiration in the natural resource field through hand on experience and independent discovery.

 V.      To build a confidence for students to explore and wander open minded through wildlands.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introduction to wilderness *book review assigned

 II.     Wilderness area in US.

 III.    Edible Plants

 IV.     History of wilderness Philosophy (leave no trace)

 V.      Wilderness management, Wilderness legislation

 VI.     Hazard/Inspiration (sit spot assigned)

 VII.    Mammals/Tracking

 VIII.   Trees/Journaling

 IX.     Ecology/Journaling

 X       Shelters(final project assigned)

 XI.     Water/Food

 XII.    Wilderness First Aid

 XIII.   Project Presentations

 XIV.    Tourist Test