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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to wilderness recreation from a professional perspective. Topics include contemporary issues in outdoor recreation, rationale and techniques for minimum impact backcountry use, outdoor leadership and introduction of fundamental outdoor skills.
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1.00 Credits
Course will familiarize students with techniques required to manage, maintain and repair outdoor equipment. Students will examine various types of outdoor equipment focusing on the anatomy and function, maintenance concerns, and repair techniques of each. Hands on experience will be provided. (Prerequisite: WRL students only).
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3.00 Credits
Designed as a practicum in the real business world; an opportunity to sharpen skills, make errors and learn from them, and experience many facets of management function and activity in a business environment. ( Prerequisites: REC 101 and REC 120 or permission of instructor).
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1.00 Credits
An overview of wilderness recreation as a career choice and an in-depth look at job and educational opportunities in the field. Students will investigate current job openings, develop a resume package, research college transfer options, assess personal and professional needs, practice interview skills and explore professional training opportunities. (Prerequisites: REC 239 or permission of instructor).
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3.00 Credits
Introduces philosophical foundations of wilderness and fundamentals of wilderness area allocation and management. Course explores history of wilderness in the U.S. as well as current wilderness issues on a regional, national and global scale. Topics include wilderness values, legislation, principles of management, recreational impacts, threats to wilderness, and Adirondack Wilderness. (Prerequisites: REC 239 or permission of instructor).
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3.00 Credits
An introductory study of physical science with an emphasis on fundamental principles of chemistry and physics. Foundations of the scientific method with practical examples will be emphasized throughout. The course is designed for non-science majors and no prior experience with physics or chemistry is assumed.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the social dimensions of addictive behavior. Social, historical and cultural forces that have shaped human understanding of drug and other addictive behaviors will be explored. Social responses to these will also be an area of focus.
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3.00 Credits
Presents a sociological analysis of critical areas such as delinquency, crime, drug abuse, alcoholism, suicide, race and ethnic relations, family disorganization, poverty, work ethics, leisure, automation, welfare programs, war and disarmament, mental disorders, and alienation.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of thanatology. This course will examine the social and psychological realities of death and the dying process. Contemporary issues including Hospice, AIDS, assisted suicide, and violent death will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the myths and realities of the aging process. This course will examine the social, psychological, biological, economic, political, and demographic issues surrounding growing old in America today.
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