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Course Criteria
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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. (Fall - Spring).
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3.00 Credits
Identifies the ideas and planning necessary to mount an adventure expedition. Recognizing a process that applies to all expeditions, EXP435 prepares students in the Expeditionary Studies major for their senior expedition. The course covers all aspects of expedition planning, including creating a team to designing a risk management plan to researching goals. Students in this class will prepare an expedition prospectus. Approved AWR. Prerequisites: 6 hours of 300 level EXP coursework, enrollment in at least 3 hours of 400 level EXP coursework. (Fall).
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3.00 Credits
This course is the experiential culmination of the expeditionary studies curriculum. Offered as a supervised seminar, EXP436 combines skill and theory into a student directed expedition. Students will plan, prepare for, execute, and assess an expedition in one of the discipline areas offered by the Expeditionary Studies curriculum. (Spring). Prerequisites: 6 completed hours of 300 level EXP coursework and enrollment in or completion of EXP435.
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3.00 Credits
The first of two advanced level sea kayaking courses, EXP475 emphasizes the core competences required of leadership in sea kayaking. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in advanced kayak conditions and with sea kayak groups. (Annually). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: POI.
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3.00 Credits
The culminating sea kayak course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP476 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of kayak adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are "metaskills," specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced paddling skills necessary for kayak leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be practiced in advanced paddling situations and in actual instructional settings. (Annually). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: POI.
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3.00 Credits
The first of two advanced-level rock climbing courses, EXP480 emphasizes the core competencies required of leadership in rock climbing. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in advanced rock climbing settings and with rock climbing groups. (Annually). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: POI.
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3.00 Credits
The culminating rock climbing course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP481 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of rock climbing adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are "metaskills," specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced rock climbing skills necessary for rock climbing. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced rock climbing situations and in actual instruction settings. (Annually). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: POI.
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3.00 Credits
The culminating ice climbing course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP484 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of ice climbing leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are meta-skills, specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced ice climbing skills necessary for ice climbing leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced ice climbing situations and in actual instructional settings. (Annually). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: EXP483.
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3.00 Credits
The culminating backcountry ski course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogy, facilitation, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. EXP487 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of backcountry skiing adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to meximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Secone are "metaskills," specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced skiing skills necessary for leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced backcountry ski settings and in actual instruction settings. (Annually). Liberal arts. Prerequisite: POI.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Supervised tutoring or instructional assistance in field settings in Expeditionary Studies courses. A contract specifying each student's duties, approved by the course coordinator, will be on file in the department. Can be repeated to a maximum of six credits. (Spring/Fall). Prerequisite: POI.
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