Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Dr. Karen Paisley
Annex C, Room 1069
PRT Academic Advisor
Danyelle Farmer
Annex C, Room 1085
Director, Graduate Studies
Dr. Ed Ruddell
Annex C, Room 1066
NRL Program Coordinator
John Cederquist
Annex C, Room 1106
Liaison, N.O.L.S.
Kirk Nichols
Annex C, Room 1107
Departmental Notes
For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.
IT IS MANDATORY THAT STUDENTS ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS MEETING FOR ALL 1120 THROUGH 1500 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 1ST CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS.
Attention: Classroom assignments may change between the time you
register and when classes begin. Please check your class schedule for the latest classroom location
information before attending class.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 20 only. Field trip Feb 28-Mar 2. Overnight camping at developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1365
- Instructor: BLOOM, KELLY S
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $21.00
- Seats Available: 12
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 20 only. Field trip Feb 28-Mar 2. Overnight camping at developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 13 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping at developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 2188
- Instructor: BLOOM, KELLY S
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $21.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 13 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping at developed campground.
PRTL 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photo Backpak
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 24, April 14. Field trip Apr 4-6. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photo Backpak
- Class Number: 1382
- Instructor: BRUNISHOLZ, ARTHUR C
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $19.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 24, April 14. Field trip Apr 4-6. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. 1st class: NS 204. No camping. Classes Jan 7 - Feb 11.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 2201
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. 1st class: NS 204. No camping. Classes Jan 7 - Feb 11.
PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 7 - Feb. 11.
PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 2202
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 7 - Feb. 11.
PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 5 - Apr 16. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 10560
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 5 - Apr 16. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 5 - Apr 16. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 14999
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 5 - Apr 16. No camping.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Class meets Mar 27. Hiking Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 10599
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $6.00
- Seats Available: 20
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Class meets Mar 27. Hiking Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24.
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 7 only. Field trip Apr 18-20. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
- Class Number: 2507
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $18.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 7 only. Field trip Apr 18-20. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 12 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Backpacking and overnight camping. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 2630
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $16.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 12 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Backpacking and overnight camping. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Apr 8 only. Field trip Apr 18-20. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 5723
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $16.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Apr 8 only. Field trip Apr 18-20. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class and field trips meet Feb 1, 8, 15. No camping, 3 days only. Bring a field lunch and clothes for winter conditions. Snowshoes or free-heel skiis may be necessary. As trackers, students interpret behavior, adaptation, and inter-species relationships. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks
- Class Number: 2833
- Instructor: GALLEGOS, ANTHONY A
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $15.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class and field trips meet Feb 1, 8, 15. No camping, 3 days only. Bring a field lunch and clothes for winter conditions. Snowshoes or free-heel skiis may be necessary. As trackers, students interpret behavior, adaptation, and inter-species relationships. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 1 only. Field trip Apr 5. No camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 2509
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $14.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 1 only. Field trip Apr 5. No camping.
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 21. Climbing Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 1390
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 21. Climbing Mar 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 22. Climbing Mar 12, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.
PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 1391
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 22. Climbing Mar 12, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.
PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets January 14 only. Climbing 1pm-6pm Mar 11,18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15. Requires previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 14649
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 18
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets January 14 only. Climbing 1pm-6pm Mar 11,18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15. Requires previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets January 16 only. Climbing 1pm-6pm Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17. Requires previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 14650
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 18
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets January 16 only. Climbing 1pm-6pm Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17. Requires previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. No overnight camping.
PRTL 1232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 23. Field trip April 18-20. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
- Class Number: 14651
- Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $30.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 23. Field trip April 18-20. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
Attendance at 1st class metting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 23. Climbing Apr 11-13. Covers mechanics of climbing. Requires previous experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
- Class Number: 10557
- Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class metting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 23. Climbing Apr 11-13. Covers mechanics of climbing. Requires previous experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 26.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing
- Class Number: 13664
- Instructor: HILL, EDWARD L
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $65.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 26.
PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 24 only. Field trip Apr 4-6. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park
- Class Number: 1511
- Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $24.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 24 only. Field trip Apr 4-6. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 25 only. Field trip Apr 11-13. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
- Class Number: 1388
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $22.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 25 only. Field trip Apr 11-13. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping and day hikes.
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
- Class Number: 1387
- Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $18.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping and day hikes.
PRTL 1261 - 001 NR-Backpack San Raf Reef
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 24 only. Field trip Apr 4-6. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1261 - 001 NR-Backpack San Raf Reef
- Class Number: 2631
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 24 only. Field trip Apr 4-6. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 2001 - 001 NR-Nature Photog
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 1-day field trips on Mar 8 & 29. No camping. Covers most aspects of optimizing use of photographic equipment. Includes Leave No Trace and wildlife ethics.
PRTL 2001 - 001 NR-Nature Photog
- Class Number: 1520
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $12.00
- Seats Available: 22
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 1-day field trips on Mar 8 & 29. No camping. Covers most aspects of optimizing use of photographic equipment. Includes Leave No Trace and wildlife ethics.
PRTL 2015 - 001 NR-Arches/Capitol Reef
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 26 and Apr 2 only. Field trip Mar 27-30. Overnight camping. 2 hour class. Transportation included. 4 day field trip. Day hikes, natural history, unique scerery.
PRTL 2015 - 001 NR-Arches/Capitol Reef
- Class Number: 1385
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $70.00
- Seats Available: 12
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 26 and Apr 2 only. Field trip Mar 27-30. Overnight camping. 2 hour class. Transportation included. 4 day field trip. Day hikes, natural history, unique scerery.