Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., WRIT 101; open to majors in elementary education, secondary education or pre-education. Genre survey, including cross-cultural literature, that focuses on responding to children?s literature through reading, writing, listening, speaking, and activities that emphasize selecting literature, teaching critical thinking, and integrating literature into the elementary curriculum.

Offered spring. Prereq., FORS 230 or consent of instr. The fire ecology of some western vegetation types is discussed. Elements of the principles of wildland fuel management are presented. Prescribed fire use and mechanical manipulation are matched to historic ecosystem processes. Smoke management considerations and health issues are also presented.