This course explores the political landscape of the American West, focusing on natural resource policy and management on public lands. Topics include forest, mineral, range, grassland, water, and energy policy with an emphasis on the local impacts of climate change. Required of, and open only to, students accepted to Semester in the West.
Distribution Area
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Social Sciences (SO DIST)
Prerequisites
Acceptance to the Semester in the West program.