Human Behavior in
Natural Environments
PRLS 402
 
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       Course Syllabus  
 
 
       

George Mason
Unversity Courses:

PRLS 300: People and Nature

PRLS 316: Outdoor
Education and Leadership

PRLS 402: Human Behavior
and the Natural Environment

PRLS 450- Research Methods

       Course Schedule  
 
       
In this course, we examine a variety of theoretical frameworks within in which we measure human behavior and human impacts related to outdoor environments (e.g. National Parks, National Forests, National Marine Protected Areas). We discuss the concepts of Carrying Capacity, Limits of Acceptable Change, Crowding, and Vandalism. Many of our discussions take place within the context of local and/or global sustainability. As part of this course, we also assess our personal Environmental Impact and discuss how it affects our daily lives.
 

Research:

Isle Royal National Park-
People and their Connections
to Special Places- 2004

Remotely Operated Vehicles:
Marine Exploration and
Education
       
 
   
 
 

Other:

Curriculum Vitae

Leave No Trace (VA State Advocate)