ENVS 4950 Integrative Seminar In Environmental Studies

ETSU, Spring 2012:

Managing Ecosystems, and Interpreting the Natural World to the Public

--Winter and Spring at Roan Mountain State Park

Customized syllabus for J.C.

Statement of Purpose:

I would like a career in ecosystem management, interpretation, and environmental education, at a National or State park, with related work.

Additional Texts

In addition to the texts that all students are required to take for this course, I have selected the following:

· History of an Appalachian Treasure: Roan Mountain. Jennifer A. Bauer. Natural History Press, Charleston SC. 2011. 190 pages

· The Nature Principle: Human Restoration and the end of Nature –deficit Disorder. Richard Louv. Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. 2011. 305 Pages

Service Placement

· Roan Mountain State Park

· Roan Mountain TN,

· http://tn.gov/environment/parks/RoanMtn/

· Pat Gagan, Park Superintendent, and Josh Howard, Park Ranger

My duties at Roan Mountain State Park are to assist in Trail Maintenance and also to help assist in the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Project.

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