自然资源的人文方面的理学学士学位

自然资源中许多挑战的根源都涉及人类的行为，而应对这些挑战需要创新的解决问题的方法，对复杂问题的深刻理解以及集体行动。本专业的重点是了解自然资源的社会方面，并发展评估，规划和实施能够成功实现保护的战略的技能。该专业的课程对学生进行沟通，领导，协作，冲突管理，决策，规划，保护区和土地管理实践方面的培训。学生将：•了解有助于保护方案的协作工具。应用社会科学概念和技术来理解和解决保护问题。广泛了解不同的社会科学学科如何为保护做出贡献。描述保护与人类生计，生态系统服务与人类福祉之间的联系。练习和使用自适应有效的规划
The source of many challenges in natural resources involves human behavior, and solutions to those challenges requires innovative problem-solving, a deep understanding of complex issues, and collective action. This major is focused on understanding the social aspects of natural resources, and developing the skills to assess, plan and implement strategies that lead to successful conservation. Curriculum for this major trains students in the areas of communication, leadership, systems thinking, collaboration, conflict management, decision-making, social science research in conservation, and conservation planning and management. <br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Students will:<br><br>Comprehend the institutions, policies and actors that influence conservation outcomes and historical perspectives<br>Understand the role of social science in achieving conservation outcomes<br>Recognize and articulate the interdependencies and linkages within social-ecological systems, and how these linkages assist in understanding the drivers, processes and outcomes of environmental issues<br>Gain appreciation for the value and benefit in addressing environmental issues through inclusive processes that invite a diversity of perspectives, world views and ways of knowing<br>Acquire skills to critically analyze social science research, and examine the role between human dimensions research and environmental decision-making<br>Gain skills to effectively engage stakeholders in conservation action, and recognize their personal strengths and limits in influencing others to achieve positive conservation outcomes