UNIV 101CHistory of Our National Parks

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HISTORY OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS - - - The UNIV 101 & UNIV 104 courses offer a blended course format which includes two primary components, one focusing on the academic topic, taught by a faculty member with the second component devoted to new student transition topics, taught by a professional staff partner instructor. This freshman seminar course will explore an intriguing intellectual topic, help freshmen hone critical thinking and writing skills, and assist students in making a successful transition to university life. - - - This course will be a unique opportunity to learn about the history of the National Parks System from a research perspective. We will examine the political implications and opposition that the system has faced since its time of inception. We will also examine geological, ecological, and environmental challenges that individual parks are facing and how those hardships are being addressed. There will also be a specific focus on the role of African American, indigenous, and immigrants on the establishment of our National Parks. NOTE: All UNIV 101 and UNIV 104 courses are restricted to students in their FIRST SEMESTER at the University. Students MAY NOT register for more than one UNIV 101 or UNIV 104 course.