OEL 162 - Avalanche Level I

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

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Description:

This professional level course provides a foundation in avalanche knowledge, skills, and the requisite certification to pursue future professional avalanche training. The curriculum is organized around a systematic approach to sorting and prioritizing information in a complex environment. The course also provides a framework to make decisions in avalanche terrain based terrain, slowpack, weather and human factors. Approximately half of the course is field based and half in the field.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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