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Credit Hours: 3 Effective Term: Spring 2012 SUN#: None AGEC: Global/International Awareness Intensive Writing/Critical Inquiry Social and Behavioral Sciences |
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures Times for Credit: 1 Grading Option: A/F Cross-Listed: |
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| 1. (Analysis Level) Define and explain the concept of natural resources.
2. (Analysis Level) Contrast exploitation, conservation, and preservation as they relate to natural resources management. 3. (Comprehension Level) Explain the differences between nonexhaustable, renewable, and exhaustible natural resources. 4. (Comprehension Level) List and define the major types of soil erosion and describe sources of and management methods for controlling soil erosion. 5. (Comprehension Level) Outline the history of rangelands in the United States and explain the importance of rangeland management. 6. (Comprehension Level) Explain the components of the hydrologic cycle, including agricultural and industrial uses of water. 7. (Comprehension Level) Describe the various methods of forestry management including forest fire strategies. 8. (Comprehension Level) Identify the habitat and game management requirements for wildlife. 9. (Comprehension Level) Discuss the history of the National Park System and recreational possibilities on public lands. 10. (Comprehension Level) Identify gun safety rules and explain the code of ethics for hunters. 11. (Comprehension Level) Explain the various fossil fuel mining, drilling and distribution systems. 12. (Comprehension Level) Explain the use and value of alternative energy sources. 13. (Synthesis Level) Write a minimum of 5,000 words by completing the following reports: A. Prepare a report on any one type of natural resource. Each class member selects a different resource topic. (MSLO 1) B. Prepare a report on the history of the Natural Resource Conservation Service, NRCS. (MSLO 2) C. Prepare a report describing the difference between conservation and preservation. (MSLO 3) D. Prepare a report on agricultural soil conservation practices. (MSLO 4) E. Prepare a report describing the factors that led to the end of the open range cattle industry in America. (MSLO 5) F. Prepare a report on the supply and demand of major water-using industries in our area. (MSLO 6) G. Prepare a report on a recent or famous Arizona forest fire. (MSLO 7) H. Prepare a report on an endangered species and proposed plans to prevent extinction. OR prepare a report on the Arizona Game and Fish Department's hunting regulations for species in our area. (MSLO 8) I. Prepare a report on the history of State and National Parks in Arizona. Each class member selects a different park. (MSLO 9) J. Prepare a report on hunter safety. (MSLO 10) K. Prepare a report on global fossil fuel resources. (MSLO 11) L. Prepare a report on various alternative energy sources. (MSLO 12) |
| Internal/External Standards Accreditation |
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US Department of Agriculture: Natural Resources Conservation Service: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/home
Subcategory: Soils: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/?ss=16&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=null&navid=130000000000000&pnavid=null&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&ttype=main&pname=Soils%20|%20NRCS\ NRCS Soils Website: http://soils.usda.gov/ |