FW 356 - Leopold's Ethic for Wildlife and Land

Aldo Leopold's philosophy, knowledge, and inspiration has application for everyone interested in the environment. Leopold's "A Sand County Almanac" and "Game Management" text were influential during the environmental movement of the 1950's and 1960's.

The objectives of this course are to understand the philosophy of Leopold and the significance of his teaching, to apply Leopold's historical perspectives and solutions to current problems in wildlife and land management, and to develop a personal philosophy toward land ethics.

Three assignments and two proctored exams are required. Some photography is required.

This course can be applied towards the:

• Natural Resources and the Environment Certificate
• Rangeland Ecosystem Science (M.S.)

Textbooks and Materials

Textbooks and materials can be purchased at the CSU Bookstore unless otherwise indicated.

Required

• A Sand County Almanac with Essays on Conservation from Round River (1966)
  Oxford University Press, Inc.
• Aldo Leopold: His Life and Work (1988)
  C. Meine
• America's Renewable Resources: Historical Trends and Current Challenges (1991)
  Frederick & Sedjo
• FW 356 Course Syllabus
  Benson
• Game Management (1986)
  C. Scribner's Sons

Instructors

Delwin Benson
(970) 491-6411
Delwin.Benson@colostate.edu

Delwin E. Benson, Ph.D., is a professor and extension wildlife specialist in the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. He teaches on campus about public relations in natural resources policy and takes students on field wildlife studies. He also teaches distance learning courses through Continuing Education.