HIBBING COMMUNITY COLLEGECOURSE OUTLINECOURSE TITLE & NUMBER: Natural Resources and Recreational Enforcement: LAW 2542 CREDITS: 2 (2 Lec / 0 Lab)PREREQUISITES: None CATALOG DESCRIPTION:Natural Resources and Recreational Enforcement is designed for people who may be involved in the enforcement of Natural Resources laws or those relating to recreational vehicles. This course will also include an overview of the history, philosophy and methodology of Natural Resources enforcement in Minnesota.OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS:I. DNR laws and enforcement A. GunsB. HuntingC. TrappingD. BoatingE. FishingII. Seasonal vehiclesA. ATVB. SnowmobilesC. Personal watercraftD. BoatsIII. LicensingIV. Investigation techniquesV. Relationship with Indian reservations regarding natural resourcesCOURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:Students will:1. define natural resources.2. describe common methods used to take fish illegally.3. describe Enforcement Division of the MN D.N.R. structure.4. describe how D.N.R. fits into political structure of the executive branch of MN government.5. describe hunting and firearms transportation safety laws and trespass laws.6. describe illegal fish taking during the spawning run impacts overall fish production.7. describe illegal taking of big game detection and ivestigation methods.8. describe illegally taking big game methods.9. describe illegally taking small game methods.LAW2542 Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college 1an equal opportunity educator & employer10. describe illegally taking small game and waterfowl detection and investigation methods.11. describe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources current organizational structure.12. describe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources historical development.13. describe recovery of drowned bodies from water techniques.14. describe the acceptable methods of transporting fish.15. describe the changing philosophy of enforcement of natural resources laws.16. describe the historical development of U.S. and Minnesota game and fish laws.17. describe the cultural/custom issues that effect natural resources enforcement.18. describe the methods used to investigate and enforce snowmobiling regulations.19. describe the philosophy and theory underlying fishing regulations.20. describe the techniques used to detect and investigate illegal fish taking.21. describe various trail use laws and requirements.22. describe water rescue responsibilities.23. describe watercraft accident investigation requirements and process.24. explain big game limit laws.25. explain boating while intoxicated laws.26. explain inspection of rental boats requirement.27. explain natural resources enforcement change in focus and priorities.28. explain operation of All Terrain Vehicle laws.29. explain operation of watercraft laws.30. explain relationship between state and Indian reservations regarding natural resources.31. explain resident and non-resident license requirements.32. explain sheriffs boat and water enforcement funding process.33. explain small game limit laws.34. explain snowmobile operation laws.35. explain snowmobiling regulations.36. explain snowmobiling/ATV accident report requirements and process.37. explain the limit and transportation law by species.38. explain the philosophy behind hunting regulations.39. explain the requirements for non-residents regarding sport fishing.40. explain the requirements for residents regarding sport fishing.41. explain U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service role and responsibilities.42. explain watercraft licensing laws and permit requirements for rafts, ski jumps, etc.43. explain waterfowl limit laws.MNTC GOALS AND COMPETENCIES MET:N/ALAW2542 Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college 2an equal opportunity educator & employerHCC COMPETENCIES MET:Working Productively and CooperativelyCommunicating Clearly and EffectivelyThinking Creatively and CriticallySocial/Civic ResponsibilitySTUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS:Each student is expected to spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class,attend all lectures, participate in class activities, participate and implement input into class discussions and hand in outside assignments when due.STUDENT ASSESSMENT SHALL TAKE PLACE USING INSTRUMENTS SELECTED/DEVELOPED BY THE COURSE INSTRUCTOR.SPECIAL INFORMATION: (SPECIAL FEES, DIRECTIVES ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, ETC.):LAW2542:so101911LAW2542 Hibbing Community College, a technical & community college 3an equal opportunity educator & employerAASC APPROVAL BOX: October 19, 2011REVIEW DATE: October