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 2nd DAY FOLLOWING THE 1st CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING 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 17 only. Field trip Feb 25-27. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp

  • Class Number: 1304
  • Instructor: SZOLOSI, ANDREW M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $21.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 17 only. Field trip Feb 25-27. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

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 10 only. Field trip Mar 25-27. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp

  • Class Number: 2008
  • Instructor: SZOLOSI, ANDREW M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $21.00
  • Seats Available: 9

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 25-27. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 1133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, April 11 only. Field trip April 22-24. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. Class meets at Park City campus. For directions call 585-7313.

PRTL 1133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 11257
  • Instructor: ROTHWELL, ERIN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $20.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, April 11 only. Field trip April 22-24. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. Class meets at Park City campus. For directions call 585-7313.

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 21, April 11. Field trip Apr 1-3. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.

PRTL 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photo Backpak

  • Class Number: 1318
  • Instructor: BRUNISHOLZ, ARTHUR C
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $19.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 21, April 11. Field trip Apr 1-3. 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 11 - Feb 22. Shooting sessions begin January 18 from 4:35pm - 6:45pm.

PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 2019
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 6

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 11 - Feb 22. Shooting sessions begin January 18 from 4:35pm - 6:45pm.

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 11 - Feb. 22. Shooting sessions begin Jan 18, 6:45 - 8:45 pm. 1st class NS 204.

PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 2020
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $50.00
  • Seats Available: 6

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 11 - Feb. 22. Shooting sessions begin Jan 18, 6:45 - 8:45 pm. 1st class NS 204.

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 8 - Apr 26. No camping. Shooting sessions begin March 22, 4:35 - 6:35 pm.

PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 8655
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • 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 8 - Apr 26. No camping. Shooting sessions begin March 22, 4:35 - 6:35 pm.

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 4 only. Field trip Apr 15-17. Backpacking and overnight camping.

PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area

  • Class Number: 2279
  • Instructor: SHEPHERD, ROBERT S
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $18.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 4 only. Field trip Apr 15-17. 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 21 only. Field trip Apr 1 - 3. 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: 2396
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $16.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 21 only. Field trip Apr 1 - 3. 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 5 only. Field trip Apr 15-17. Backpacking and overnight camping. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 1224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 5098
  • Instructor: TUCKER, JENNIFER I
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $16.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Apr 5 only. Field trip Apr 15-17. Backpacking and overnight camping. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

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 Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12. No camping, 4 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: 2561
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $15.00
  • Seats Available: 22

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class and field trips meet Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12. No camping, 4 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 Mar 29 only. Field trip Apr 2. No camping.

PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 2281
  • Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $14.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 29 only. Field trip Apr 2. 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 18. Climbing Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.

PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 1325
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $17.00
  • Seats Available: 20

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 18. Climbing Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26. 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 19. Climbing Mar 9, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.

PRTL 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 1326
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $17.00
  • Seats Available: 10

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 19. Climbing Mar 9, 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.

PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II


Indoor climbing. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Classes and climbing at Rockreation (3900 So. 2074 E.) Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 24. No camping. Requires previous climbing experience. Additional $55 fee required to Rockreation.

PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 11837
  • Instructor: ROSE, TESSIE E
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $17.00
  • Seats Available: 10

Indoor climbing. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Classes and climbing at Rockreation (3900 So. 2074 E.) Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 24. No camping. Requires previous climbing experience. Additional $55 fee required to Rockreation.

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 Apr 7. Field trip April 15-17. 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: 10217
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $30.00
  • Seats Available: 6

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 7. Field trip April 15-17. 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 Mar 31. Climbing Apr 8-10. Covers mechanics of climbing. Requires previous experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping.

PRTL 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem

  • Class Number: 8653
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $20.00
  • Seats Available: 18

Attendance at 1st class metting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 31. Climbing Apr 8-10. 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 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 22. Fee includes use of Rockreation facilities and gear.

PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing

  • Class Number: 9804
  • Instructor: ROSE, TESSIE E
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $72.00
  • Seats Available: 9

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 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 22. Fee includes use of Rockreation facilities and gear.

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 21 only. Field trip Apr 1-3. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets in OSH 113.

PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park

  • Class Number: 1435
  • Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $24.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 21 only. Field trip Apr 1-3. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets in OSH 113.

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 29 only. Field trip Apr 22-24. Backpacking and overnight camping.
  • Class Number: 1323
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Field Work
  • 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 29 only. Field trip Apr 22-24. 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 7 only. Field trip Mar 25-27. Overnight camping and day hikes.

PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park

  • Class Number: 1322
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $18.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 7 only. Field trip Mar 25-27. Overnight camping and day hikes.

Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 28 only. Field trip Apr 8-10. Backpacking and overnight camping.
  • Class Number: 2397
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $20.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 28 only. Field trip Apr 8-10. Backpacking and overnight camping.

PRTL 1263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., March 30 only. Field trip April 7-9. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping. Class meets at Park City campus. For directions call 585-7313.

PRTL 1263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering

  • Class Number: 11263
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $24.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., March 30 only. Field trip April 7-9. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping. Class meets at Park City campus. For directions call 585-7313.