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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 credits (0.5+2), (0.5+3), or (1+4) Cross-listed as ODS S217 for letter grades. Builds on the techniques and foundations developed in PE/ODS S117 Intro to Ice Climbing. Frozen waterfalls are the primary venue for practice with leading and following scenarios, a variety of anchors, and multi-pitch climbing. Emphasizes safety, route finding, self rescue, and rope management. Students will have the opportunity to practice mock leading. Students must be in excellent physical condition. Prerequisite: ODS/PE S116 or S117.
Prerequisite:
PE S116 US P Concurrent OR PE S117 US P Concurrent OR ODS S116 US D Concurrent OR ODS S117 US D Concurrent
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as ODS S218. An advanced avalanche field study for experienced recreationalists or entry-level professionals. Topics include rescue for leaders, metamorphism and forecasting, field notes and weather records, mountain weather, advanced terrain, steeps and sluff, snowpit and fracture profiles, snowpack failure and release, avalanche dynamics, research, glaciers and ice avalanches, and advanced practical field exercises, tests, techniques, and experiments. Students must be in excellent physical condition, and will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history. Prerequisite: PE S118/ODS S118.
Prerequisite:
PE S118 US P Concurrent
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as ODS S219. Introduces the experienced student to more advanced skills. Learn how fish interact with their environment and search for food. Develop strategies in casting skills, insect identification, and water conditions, so the right fly can be cast to the right place at the right time. Course combines in-class activities, outdoor experiences, and project formulation designed to develop a working relationship with other students. Must have a current Alaska fishing license. Prerequisite: PE S119/ODS S119.
Prerequisite:
PE S119 US P Concurrent
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (1+2) Cross-listed as ODS S221. An introduction to the fundamentals of glacier travel and crevasse rescue. Topics include hazard evaluation and risk assessment, selection of personal gear, climbing and safety gear necessary for glacier travel. Knots, rope handling, belay, rappelling, and various climbing, glacier travel and crevasse rescue techniques will be discussed. Students must be in excellent physical condition, and will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history. Prerequisite: PE S117/ODS S117 or director's permission.
Prerequisite:
PE S117 US P Concurrent OR ODS S117 US D-
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2.00 Credits
2 credits (0.5+3) Cross-listed as ODS S222. Builds on skills taught in ice and rock climbing and glacier travel courses. Topics include risk assessment, backcountry travel, gear selection and use, belays, anchors in rock, snow, ice, and vegetation; route selection, and descending techniques. Includes technical and/or semi-technical ascents of peaks in the Juneau area. Students must be in excellent physical condition and willing to endure cold, wet, and generally uncomfortable conditions for a few days at a time. Students will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history. Prerequisite: PE S116, S117 and S221. Cross-listed as ODS S222 (Letter grades).
Prerequisite:
PE S116 US P Concurrent AND PE S117 US P Concurrent AND PE S221 US P Concurrent
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1.00 Credits
1 credit (0.5+2) or 2 credits (0.5+4) Cross-listed as ODS S233. Fundamentals of sea kayaking in Alaska are reviewed, then applied by an expedition on the waters of the Inside Passage. Covers commonly used equipment and techniques, and the challenges and hazards of the activity. Instruction in selecting equipment, trip planning, tides, navigation, boat handling, paddling, sea strokes, rolling and bracing. Emphasizes risk assessment and safety skills. Requires excellent physical condition, backcountry camping skills, and participation in a multi-day overnight outing. May be repeated for up to 3 credits. Prerequisite: ODS/PE S133.
Prerequisite:
PE S133 US P Concurrent OR ODS S133 US D Concurrent
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
variable
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
No course description available.
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