Full course description
Course summary:
Wilderness management often involves monitoring in order to adapt quickly to threats. This course will discuss the importance of natural resource monitoring and what resources are appropriate to monitor in wilderness.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Explain why monitoring natural resources in wilderness is important.
- Identify resources that are appropriate to monitor in the wilderness you are managing.
Recommended background:
It is strongly recommended that you complete the free The Wilderness Act of 1964 and the Minimum Requirements Analysis courses before beginning this course. It is recommended that you also complete Natural Resource Management in Wilderness: Fundamentals before beginning the course. Without foundational knowledge of the Wilderness Act, you will not be able to get the most out of this course and could find the content confusing.
Course topics include:
- Key Terms
- Need for Monitoring
- Monitoring Goals and Objectives
- Program Development
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed jointly by the Arthur Carhart Wilderness Training Center and the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.