CNS 180 - Principles of Interpretation

CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
3 credit(s)

Examine the history, objectives, forms, and techniques of interpretation in the settings of county, state, national parks, and zoos. The course will explore the principles of effective communication as they apply to natural resource fields. Conceptual principles for planning interpretive programs and use of effective communication in multi-media delivery systems in outreach campaigns to manage and conserve natural resources are discussed. This course helps students gain the technical competencies of interpretation professionals by presenting and observing nature walks, giving public presentations, creating displays, writing news releases, and taking photographs as interpretative exercises.

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the history, objectives, and forms of interpretation.

2. Demonstrate various techniques of interpretation through nature walks, giving public presentations, creating displays, writing news releases, and taking photographs as part of interpretative exercises.

3. Create and present an interpretative program.

4. Utilize effective communication through multi-media delivery systems and outreach programs.

5. Demonstrate the ability to perform a literature review.