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 Department:    ENVC

 Course #:    130

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    030101

 EPC:    165

 REV:    2024

 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  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

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

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Communicate

Definition: Produce and exchange ideas and information through written, spoken, and visual forms.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to interpretation.
2. Preparation of a brochure.
3. Press releases.
4. Design of nature trails.
5. Campfire talks/presentations.
6. Road or wayside exhibits.
7. Office reception area displays.
8. Signs and bulletin boards.
9. Conducted tours and control.
10. Children's activities.
11. ""Bare bones"" interpretation.
12. Audiovisual equipment.
13. Demonstration talks.
14. Native American perspective.
15. Research techniques.