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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the basic knowledge about passenger ropeway systems and how they operate, including such components as tensioning, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and braking systems, and their required maintenance.? Workplace skills and required safety equipment, risk-management procedures, and ANSI-regulations are reviewed and demonstrated. Prerequisites & Notes Upon completion of the course, students may test out of the Level I Vermont State Lift Apprentice program.? There is a lab fee.? The course?is offered every fall. Credits: 3
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4.00 Credits
This is an experiential course for students interested in applying field techniques for GPS and GIS mapping. Field projects are generally contracted projects for other State, Federal, and /or private agencies. Students have an opportunity in this course to apply classroom theory and hands on technological applications while under the supervision of trained professionals. OER 2830 is offered every fall; OER 2820 is a spring semester option which is primarily for transfer and pre-approved projects. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are sophomore standing and permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester. Credits: 4
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4.00 Credits
This is an experiential course for students interested in applying field techniques for GPS and GIS mapping. Field projects are generally contracted projects for other State, Federal, and /or private agencies. Students have an opportunity in this course to apply classroom theory and hands on technological applications while under the supervision of trained professionals. OER 2830 is offered every fall; OER 2820 is a spring semester option which is primarily for transfer and pre-approved projects. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are sophomore standing and permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester. Credits: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course allows students concentrating in ski resort management an opportunity to participate in hands-on learning at various ski resorts participating in fall mountain operations work (OER 2841) and to meet managers and supervisors to discuss resort trends and issues. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are sophomore standing and permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every fall. Credits: 4
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4.00 Credits
This spring semester course is an experiential course which includes rotation to several resorts through a variety of operations such as lift and skier services, snowmaking, ski patrol, sales and marketing, rentals, and shadowing of mountain managers. Students engage in on-mountain problem solving exercises. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are OER 2841 and permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every spring semester. Credits: 4
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4.00 Credits
This course provides students who are concentrating in adventure-based program management an opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on field experiences to begin developing skills necessary for effective outdoor leadership. This course provides instruction and practice in a variety of skills that include but are not limited to technical, safety, environmental, leadership, and facilitation skills. OER 2850 is offered every fall; OER 2040 is a spring semester option that focuses on selected outdoor leadership skills in winter settings. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisites are sophomore standing and permission. There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester. Credits: 4
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3.00 Credits
Program Planning and Delivery covers the principles for administering recreation programs and special events in public, private or commercial settings, including fiscal administration and budgeting, organization, leadership, and program evaluation. The course includes opportunities for practical applications. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is OER 1080 or permission. This course is offered every fall. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course helps students appreciate and understand both the needs and techniques for identifying and managing risks to employees, guests, and property in the resort industry. This course focuses on identification and control of risk, incident investigation, and increasing employee and public awareness of potential risk. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is junior standing or permission. This course is offered every spring. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course examines principles and practices of safety and risk management in adventure program settings. The instruction explores such topics as general program safety concepts, program ethics, staff training and development, legal liability, safety skills, and risk management plans. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is junior standing or permission. This course is offered every fall. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an orientation to the process and policy of laws and ethical issues that govern the management of natural resources. This course includes topics such as multiple-use of private and public lands, balancing conservation and preservation practices and policy, and a cross discipline examination of ideas, beliefs, values, and actions regarding environmental policies, laws and practices. This upper-level course requires a basic understanding of and ability to report applied research, data collection techniques and methodologies. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is junior standing or permission. This course is offered every fall. Credits: 3
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