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4.00 Credits
The fundamental skills of the language are studied through a grammatical and conversational approach. Emphasis is placed on developing speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. It is primarily for those with no previous language experience. (4 lect.)
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4.00 Credits
This course offers continued study of the basic FREN 1010 skills with additional emphasis on writing, speaking and reading. Prerequisite: Completion of FREN 1010 or two years of high school French equivalent. (4 lect.)
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4.00 Credits
Reading from novels, short stories, and other sources; review of grammar principles, and speaking skills are the focus of FREN 2030. Prerequisites: Completion of FREN 1020 or three years of high school French or equivalent. (4 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course in human (cultural) geography for students who may not have previously taken a college-level geography course. The main purpose of the course is to introduce students to the study of geography as a social science by emphasizing the relevance of geographic concepts to human problems. We try to answer two basic questions: Where are people located on the earth's surface? and; Why are they located in particular places? (3 lect.) SOC
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the use of maps to navigate ideas and opinions about places and the analysis and presentation of mapped data to solve spatial or geographic problems. Additional topics include the basic elements of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) including hardware, software, spatial data, display, and personnel. Students will complete a series of practical exercises using GIS and GPS. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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1.00 Credits
This course provides a complete introduction to the avalanche phenomenon, avalanche terrain, decision making, and rescue protocol. The course is designed for those new to travel in avalanche terrain. Instruction will increase avalanche awareness and safety for participants in all forms of winter recreation: snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Students will spend about 8 hours in the classroom and about 16 hours outdoors in the snow. This course is taught in partnership with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) and successful students will receive a certificate of completion for the AIARE Level - 1 Avalanche Training. (.5 lect., 1 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides foundational knowledge and delineates a variety of career options in the field of outdoor recreation. A detailed study includes delivery of recreational programming through parks, public recreation, nonprofit organizations, commercial recreation and tourism, therapeutic recreation. In addition, this course will cover how US public lands are managed for a variety of recreation activities. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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1.00 Credits
Along with a wide range of mountaineering techniques, this course prepares students in map-reading and route finding, minimum-impact camping and first aid. Safety, judgment, leadership skills, and environmental ethics are stressed. While this course will focus on outdoor skills, expedition behavior will be part of the course curriculum. Students will learn to live and work closely with classmates. Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, respect for others and the environment and a willingness to work hard will be critical to success. Students should expect ongoing verbal coaching and feedback throughout the course, as well as verbal performance summaries at the end of each section. This course may be repeated once in a different location. (1-5 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
This course teaches wilderness users to practice responsible habits that promote the health and safety of self and others. Students are exposed to the theory and practice of outdoor leadership, teamwork and expedition behavior. Students will learn to live and travel in the wilderness within a framework of personal safety and care of the environment. Students will develop an awareness of how to apply "Leave No Trace" philosophy to their lives beyond the course. Students will apply principles of environmental ethics during the wilderness experience. This course may be repeated once if in a different location. (1-5 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
This expedition-based course emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and outdoor skill development. Various offerings of this course include both land and water sections highlighting wilderness travel skills such as: backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, backcountry skiing or snowboarding, sailing, sea kayaking, mountaineering, canyoneering, horseback riding and packing, mountain-biking or rock-climbing. Students will learn to live and work closely with their course mates. Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, respect for others and the environment, and a willingness to work hard will be critical to success. Students should expect ongoing verbal coaching and feedback throughout the course, as well as performance summaries at the end of each section. When this course is offered in conjunction with NOLS, NOLS permission is a prerequisite. As part of the NOLS semester, this course must be taken concurrently with EDUC 2050, G&R 2050, and on select NOLS semesters with HLED 2010 or 2015. This course may be repeated once in a different location. (1-5 lect.)
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