Courses in Recreation Management (RM)

RM 001 - Intro to Recreation Management

Introduction to the broad field of outdoor recreation and tourism, including history, philosophy, current issues, career opportunities, and the Recreation Management Program.

Credits: 1

RM 050 - Tourism Planning

Examination of tourism including its economic, environmental, and social effects. Emphasis on planning to maintain the integrity of tourist regions.

Credits: 3

RM 138 - Park & Recreation Design

Recreation design methodology applied to the design of public and private recreational facilities.

Credits: 0 or 4

RM 152 - Forest Resource Values

Cross-listed with Forestry 152.

Credits: 3

RM 153 - Recreation Admin & Operations

Administration and operation of outdoor recreation agencies and businesses. Special emphasis on recreation administrative structures, personnel management, and maintenance of parks and outdoor recreation areas. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.

Credits: 0 or 3

RM 157 - Ski Area Management

A study of the management and operating functions of ski areas and resorts in Vermont, with applicability across the North American ski industry. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.

Credits: 0 or 4

RM 158 - Resort Mgmt & Marketing

Study of the management of year-round resort facilities. Emphasis on resort marketing, internal support functions, and associated recreational facilities. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.

Credits: 3

RM 188 - Special Topics

Independent study. Prerequisites: Junior standing, permission.

Credits: 1 to 3

RM 191 - Rec Management Practicum

Supervised field experience in national, state, urban, or private park and recreation operations. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Recreation Management.

Credits: 1 to 6

RM 230 - Ecotourism

Study of nature-based travel emphasizing international destinations. Examination of ecotourism as a tool for preservation and economic development. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing

Credits: 3

RM 235 - Outdoor Recreation Planning

Planning large land areas for outdoor recreation use. Emphasis on the planning process relative to the leisure time use of natural resources. Prerequisites: Advanced standing in Recreation Management or permission.

Credits: 3

RM 240 - Park and Wilderness Management

History, philosophy, and management of wilderness, national parks, and related areas. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in Recreation Management.

Credits: 3

RM 255 - Environmental Interpretation

Philosophy, principles, and techniques of communicating environmental values, natural history processes, and cultural features to recreation visitors through the use of interpretive media. Prerequisite: Advanced standing in Recreation Management or permission.

Credits: 0 or 4

RM 258 - Entrepreneurship Rec&Tourism

Study of entrepreneurial theories, concepts, and practices and their application to recreation and tourism. Emphasis on preparation of individual business plans. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in Recreation Management or permission.

Credits: 3

RM 299 - Recreation Management Honors

Honors project dealing with management of outdoor recreation and tourism. Prerequisite: By application only; see program chair.

Credits: 3 to 6