These are self-paced, continuous enrollment courses offered through the UM Wilderness Institute.
Course summary:
Clean air is an integral part of ecosystems and the natural quality of wilderness character. It is not only an essential component of the habitat for plants and animals; it also contributes to visitors' wilderness experience, affording clear vistas and suggesting primeval character. This course discusses the natural resource management techniques relevant to air quality in wilderness.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
· Explain the legal foundation for managing air quality resources in wilderness.
· Recognize potential threats to air quality in wilderness.
· Identify management responsibilities and strategies.
· Describe the purpose and availability of several monitoring programs developed for air quality.
Recommended background
It is strongly recommended that you complete The Wilderness Act of 1964 e-course before beginning this course. Without a foundational understanding of the Wilderness Act, you will not be able to get the most out of this course and could find the content confusing. The Minimum Requirements Analysis courses (both Writing and Evaluating) are also strongly recommended. It is recommended that you also complete Natural Resource Management in Wilderness: Fundamentals before beginning the course.
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.
Course topics include:
· Key Terms
· Law and Policy
· Wilderness Character
· Stewardship Goal
· Stewardship Model
· Step 1: Identify Goal
· Step 2: Inventory
· Step 3: Is Action Necessary?
· Step 4: Action Alternatives
· Step 5: Evaluate Actions
· Step 6: Monitor and Adapt
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.
Please Note: After successfully registering for this course, login information for the online learning platform, Canvas, will be emailed to you at the address used for your account creation. This process could take up to 48 hours to complete. If you do not receive the login information in 48 hours, please email for assistance.