Full course description
Course summary:
This course presents guidelines managers should follow in order to satisfy requirements of the Wilderness Act, the Endangered Species Act, and agency policies when managing threatened and endangered species in wilderness. The course references stewardship goals, the stewardship model, and specific management steps within the model.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Explain fundamental concepts related to managing threatened and endangered species in wilderness as provided by the Wilderness Act, the Endangered Species Act, and agency policies.
- Identify the guiding principles for managing these resources.
Recommended background:
It is strongly recommended that you complete the free The Wilderness Act of 1964 course before beginning this 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
- Law and Policy
- Wilderness Character
- Stewardship Goal
- Stewardship Model
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.