Description:
Orientation, management, and education information systems. Influencing visitor behaviors. Goals and functions of interpretation. Types of services. Nature/visitor center programming and facility design and layout. Historical-cultural interpretation. Field Trips required.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen or sophomores.
Description:
Orientation, management, and education information systems. Influencing visitor behaviors. Goals and functions of interpretation. Types of services. Nature/visitor center programming and facility design and layout. Historical-cultural interpretation. Field Trips required.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
(ESA 200 or PRR 213 or approval of department) or ((AL 485 or concurrently) or (ZOL 369 or concurrently))
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Interpretation principles and practice for nonformal settings, such as parks, museums, zoos, aquaria, nature and visitor centers, and historic sites. Goals and functions of interpretation. Planning, implementation and evaluation of interpretive programs for diverse audiences. Information systems and visitor services. National certification optional. Field trips required.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
(ESA 200 or PRR 211 or approval of department) or ((AL 485 or concurrently) or (ZOL 369 or concurrently))
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Interpretation principles and practice for nonformal settings, such as parks, museums, zoos, aquaria, nature and visitor centers, and historic sites. Goals and functions of interpretation. Planning, implementation and evaluation of interpretive programs for diverse audiences. Information systems and visitor services. National certification optional. Field trips required.
Semester:
Spring of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
((CSUS 200 or CSUS 276) or approval of department) and completion of Tier I writing requirement
Restrictions:
Open to juniors or seniors or graduate students.
Description:
Interpretation principles and practice for nonformal settings, such as community development organizations, parks, museums, zoos, aquaria, nature and visitor centers, and historic sites. Goals and functions of interpretation for community development, visitor and tourist experience enhancement, achievement of resource and visitor management goals. Planning, implementation, and evaluation of interpretive programs for diverse audiences. Information systems and visitor services. National certification optional. Field trips required.