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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Extensive reading of material at the college level including excerpts from university textbooks. Extensive practice of academic reading and study skills. Discussion of concepts important to American culture. (Spring & Fall). Prerequisite: ESL098 or appropriate TOEFL or placement test score.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Supervised tutoring or classroom instructional assistance in the Learning Center or an ESL course. A contract specifying each student's duties, approved by the program coordinator, will be on file in the program office. Can be repeated to a maximum of six credits. (Fall & Spring). Prerequisite: permission of program coordinator.
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1.00 - 15.00 Credits
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. (Spring).
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3.00 Credits
The course is organized thematically to emphasize the contingent nature of expeditions within local times and places. It is also roughly chronological to emphasize themes of change and continuity over time. The class emphasizes the history of expeditions in and from Europe and the United States since the 1300s with a focus on contextualizing the practice of expeditions into western history. Some of the themes to be discussed include the role of religion, colonialism, science, and trade in the history of expeditions. (Fall & Spring).
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3.00 Credits
Introduces camp-craft and basic backcountry skills and is taught at the Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center (Lewis, NY). These skills are applicable to any environment and enable students to safely engage the outdoors for intellectual, aesthetic, social, and recreational purposes. The course uses an immersive, experiential pedagogy in field situations as well as readings, discussions, and journal-keeping. Outdoor ethics and low-impact practices will be highlighted. Equipment and transportation provided; requires at least one overnight. (Fall - Spring ).
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces various forms of paddle sports, including sea kayaking, white water kayaking and open canoe touring. Course includes discussion of the history of paddle sports with attention to different aboriginal origins, the evolution of paddle soprts and equipment design. Skill development includes boat control skills, emergency procedures and a variety of rescue techniques. In addition to skill clinics, the course will include a variety of tours. (Fall).
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1.00 Credits
This pool-based kayaking course focuses on introducing, maintaining and improving safety, balance, technique and fitness during the kayaking off-season. Offers revisions for standard techniques and an introduction to new techniques. For beginner and experienced paddlers. (Fall & Spring).
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1.00 Credits
Concentrating on elements and practices specific to planning for adventure journeys, this course examines the pieces of the jigsaw needed to achieve a successful journey or expedition in remote, wilderness areas. It is relevant for all levels of wilderness travel, from half-day trips to mulit-week expeditions. Topics include cartography, climate, environmental variables, equipment and supply logistics. (Fall & Spring). Liberal arts.
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2.00 Credits
This introduction to rock-climbing orients new climbers to the systems, protocols, and foundation techniques of rock climbing. The course focuses on movement techniques, protection systems, and belaying skills, in addition to covering an introduction to climbing equipment, rappel techniques, and the use of friction hitches. (Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer).
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces climbing-specific approaches to the kinesthetic skills and training necessary to maximize performance. Appropriate for all levels of climbers, this is a climbing gym course, focusing on techniques for steep climbs, power and endurance, and exercise and fitness. (Fall & Spring).
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