YDEV 210 - People and Nature

Why don’t kids go outside much anymore? Have we lost our connection with nature, and if so, what might happen as a result? What is ’nature’ anyway? In this course, we critically evaluate potential answers to these questions as we investigate people’s relationships with nature. Topics covered in the course include a history of environmental values and attitudes;social and psychological benefits of engagement with nature; constraints to participation in the outdoors; approaches to facilitate outdoor participation; and various initiatives to promote nature experiences.

Credits: 3

Academic Catalog

YDEV 210 - People and Nature