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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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1.00 Credits
This field-based course introduces basic techniques of land-based wilderness navigation. Students will use topographic maps, compasses and handheld GPS units for backcountry travel. Topics will include: map reading, routefinding, triangulation, minimum impact travel, trip planning, documentation, and fitness considerations for backcountry travel. (2 lab)
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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 is an intermediate level course for students with previous experience in downhill skiing or snowboarding. Students will practice back-county snow travel using their choice of alpine touring skis, telemark skis, or a split snowboard. Students will learn to use climbing skins, route-find, and assess avalanche hazards in mountainous terrain. The course will also present an overview of equipment, proper clothing, waxing and risk management techniques for winter backcountry travel in the mountains. All clothing and ski or snowboard equipment must meet instructor approval and must be provided by the student. (2 lab)
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2.00 Credits
The Avalanche Level 2 course provides backcountry leaders the opportunity to advance their avalanche knowledge and decision making skills. The Level 2 builds from the introductory avalanche hazard management model introduced in the Level 1 course, and adds the evaluation of factors critical to snow stability analysis. Students will spend a mix of their time in a classroom and 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 2 Avalanche Training. Prerequisites: OEAC 1400, Avalanche Level 1. (1 lect, 2 lab.)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with foundational knowledge of outdoor recreation practices 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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3.00 Credits
This hands-on course prepares the student to work in a bicycle shop or perform professional level bike service in a guide setting, on bike tours, or at home. Concepts presented are applicable to all types of bicycles. The successful student will be well prepared to assemble or repair any type of modern bicycle, including road bikes, downhill bikes, and E-bikes. (6 Lab).
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide a practicum for experiential learning in one of the following areas selected by the student: trail design and construction, public land management, environmental conservation education, guiding, outfitting, wilderness skills development, parks and recreation, or outdoor programs for public schools. As a part-time intern, the student will work closely with a practicum supervisor in a faculty-approved host organization. Flexible work schedule may be developed around student's class schedule. Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to Outdoor Education (EDUC 1055), instructor's approval, and approval of a host organization. (8 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This foundational course will focus on leadership development for adventure programs aimed at providing recreation, education, or therapy for their participants. Students will explore the history and philosophy of adventure programming, outdoor leadership skills, environmental stewardship, risk management and effective facilitation of adventure programs. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
Tourism is a dynamic system of global interconnection that impacts human and natural environments. The student will examine the behavioral, social, economic, political, and environmental issues implicated in and affected by tourism and related industries. The student will critique the practice of tourism today. (3 lect.)
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