CLO 2: Analyze and describe the factors influencing the global distribution of the natural resources.
CLO 3: Formulate strategies for sustainable management of land-based resources.
CLO 4: Evaluate policies and governance systems for sustainable natural resources management and make policy recommendations for best practices to improve use and sustainability. 

Introduction to Natural Resources: Subtopics: Definition and classification of natural resources (renewable and non-renewable). Spatial distribution of natural resources. Natural resources and economic development. Assessment: Role of natural resources in development;
Geography of Minerals and Energy Resources: Subtopics: Global distribution of minerals and energy resources. Mining methods and environmental impacts. Assessment: Description of mineral resource distribution globally;
Water Resources and Management: Subtopics: Water distribution and hydrological systems. Water resource management and challenges. Assessment: Sustainable water management solutions;
Forests and Land Resources: Subtopics: Global and regional forest ecosystems. Deforestation and land use changes. Sustainable forestry practices. Assessment: Deforestation impacts and mitigation strategies; 
Fisheriesand Marine Resources: Subtopics: Global distribution of marine resources. Overfishing and marine resource management. Coastal zone management. Assessment: Sustainable fisheries management; 
Soil Resources and Agriculture: Subtopics: Importance of soil resources in agriculture. Soil degradation and desertification. Sustainable land management practices. Assessment: Soil conservation techniques in agriculture;
Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Subtopics: Role of biodiversity in ecosystem services. Habitat loss and species extinction. Conservation strategies for biodiversity. Assessment: Ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation;
Climate Change and Natural Resources: Subtopics: Climate change impacts on natural resources. Adaptation and mitigation strategies. Global and regional climate policies. Assessment: Policy brief on climate change and resource sustainability; 
Human Impact and Resource Exploitation: Subtopics: Human activities affecting natural resources. Resource depletion and environmental degradation. Environmental justice and equity in resource access. Assessment: Human impact on resource exploitation;
Sustainable Resource Management and Policy: Subtopics: Principles of sustainable resource management. Global frameworks for natural resource governance. Assessment: Sustainable resource management.