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 2015 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 2nd DAY FOLLOWING THE 1st CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 7 only. Field trip Sept. 16-18. Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 3255
  • Instructor: SZOLOSI, ANDREW M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $212.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 7 only. Field trip Sept. 16-18. Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Oct 11only. Field trip Oct 21-23. Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 3256
  • Instructor: SZOLOSI, ANDREW M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $212.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Oct 11only. Field trip Oct 21-23. Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 27 only. Field trip Oct 7-9 (fall break). Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 14547
  • Instructor: SZOLOSI, ANDREW M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $212.00
  • Seats Available: 6

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 27 only. Field trip Oct 7-9 (fall break). Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 122 - 050 NR-Backpack Uintas


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 7 only. Field trip Sep 17-19. Overnight camping through the Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center.

PRTL 122 - 050 NR-Backpack Uintas

  • Class Number: 10042
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $212.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 7 only. Field trip Sep 17-19. Overnight camping through the Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center.

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 26 only. Field trip Oct 1-2. Overnight camping. Park City Campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For directions call Linda at 585-7313.

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 10044
  • Instructor: ROTHWELL, ERIN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $211.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 26 only. Field trip Oct 1-2. Overnight camping. Park City Campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For directions call Linda at 585-7313.

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sep 8 and 22. Field trip Sep 16-18. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry setting.

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography

  • Class Number: 3259
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $210.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sep 8 and 22. Field trip Sep 16-18. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry setting.

PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept 21and Oct 5. Field trip Sept 30 - Oct 2. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry setting.

PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography

  • Class Number: 3258
  • Instructor: BRUNISHOLZ, ARTHUR C
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $210.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept 21and Oct 5. Field trip Sept 30 - Oct 2. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry setting.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 30. Shooting in NS 001A Sep 6 - Oct 11, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 8183
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $225.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 30. Shooting in NS 001A Sep 6 - Oct 11, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 30th. Shooting In NS 001 Sep 6- Oct 11, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 14298
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $225.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 30th. Shooting In NS 001 Sep 6- Oct 11, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 18. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 25-Nov 29, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 8184
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $225.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 18. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 25-Nov 29, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 219 - 050 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch


Attendance at 1st class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Saturday, Sep 10 only. Field Trip Sep 10, 17, 24. Park city campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For Directions call Linda at 585-7313. No camping

PRTL 219 - 050 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch

  • Class Number: 13978
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $181.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Saturday, Sep 10 only. Field Trip Sep 10, 17, 24. Park city campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For Directions call Linda at 585-7313. No camping

PRTL 220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 31 only. Field trip Sept 9-11. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains.

PRTL 220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking

  • Class Number: 3372
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $207.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 31 only. Field trip Sept 9-11. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains.

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Oct 3 only. Field trip Oct 14-16. Overnight backpacking and camping.

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area

  • Class Number: 3371
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $209.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Oct 3 only. Field trip Oct 14-16. Overnight backpacking and camping.

PRTL 222 - 050 NR-Backpack Uintas


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 6 only. Field trip Sep 16-18. Park City Campus is at 1255 Park Ave. Overnight camping through the Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center. Park City Campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For directions call Linda at 585-7313.

PRTL 222 - 050 NR-Backpack Uintas

  • Class Number: 14291
  • Instructor: CAMMERMEYER, TOM
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $207.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 6 only. Field trip Sep 16-18. Park City Campus is at 1255 Park Ave. Overnight camping through the Norwegian Outdoor Exploration Center. Park City Campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For directions call Linda at 585-7313.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 11 only. Field trip Oct 28 - 30. Overnight backpacking and camping. Class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For Directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 3272
  • Instructor: JOHNSON, NATALIE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $207.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 11 only. Field trip Oct 28 - 30. Overnight backpacking and camping. Class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For Directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class and field trip meet Oct 29, Nov 5, 19 only, Dec. 3 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. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516. No camping.

PRTL 225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks

  • Class Number: 6522
  • Instructor: GALLEGOS, ANTHONY A
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $206.00
  • Seats Available: 6

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class and field trip meet Oct 29, Nov 5, 19 only, Dec. 3 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. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516. No camping.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 16 only. Field trip Sep 24, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 3370
  • Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $173.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 16 only. Field trip Sep 24, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.

PRTL 226 - 050 NR-Map & Compass


Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, Sep 26 only. Field trip Oct 1, 8:00am - 6:00pm. Park City campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For direction contact Linda at 585-7313. No Camping.

PRTL 226 - 050 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 13981
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $173.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, Sep 26 only. Field trip Oct 1, 8:00am - 6:00pm. Park City campus is at 1255 Park Ave. For direction contact Linda at 585-7313. No Camping.

PRTL 229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 30 only. All day field trip Sep 9-Sep 11. Overnight car camping. Include Bensen griest Mill, Donner Museum, Ioseppa, Hasting Cutoff, Silver Island, Pony Express

PRTL 229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails

  • Class Number: 11662
  • Instructor: DOUGLAS, DAVID K
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $249.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 30 only. All day field trip Sep 9-Sep 11. Overnight car camping. Include Bensen griest Mill, Donner Museum, Ioseppa, Hasting Cutoff, Silver Island, Pony Express

PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 29. Climbing Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17. No camping.

PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 3260
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $192.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 29. Climbing Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17. No camping.

PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 31. Climbing Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19. No camping.

PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 10612
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $192.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 31. Climbing Sep 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19. No camping.

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 2. Climbing Sep 8, 15, 22, Oct 13, 20. No camping.

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 3261
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $192.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 2. Climbing Sep 8, 15, 22, Oct 13, 20. No camping.

PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 1. Climbing Sep 9, 16, 23, Oct 7, 14. No camping.

PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 3262
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $192.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 1. Climbing Sep 9, 16, 23, Oct 7, 14. No camping.

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem


Class meets Oct 11 only. Climbing Oct 21-23. Overnight camping. Attendence at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting.

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem

  • Class Number: 8982
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $205.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Class meets Oct 11 only. Climbing Oct 21-23. Overnight camping. Attendence at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting.

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S., SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 30. Climbing Aug 30 - Nov 8.

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing

  • Class Number: 9322
  • Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $263.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S., SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Aug 30. Climbing Aug 30 - Nov 8.

PRTL 237 - 002 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S., SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Sep 1. Climbing Sep 1 - Nov 10.

PRTL 237 - 002 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing

  • Class Number: 10321
  • Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $263.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following meeting. Class meets at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S., SLC). Special fee includes gym use, some equipment. Class meets Sep 1. Climbing Sep 1 - Nov 10.

PRTL 240 - 001 NR-Mtn Bike Plateaus


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 12 only. Field Trip Sep 23-25. Overnight camping, desert mountain biking.

PRTL 240 - 001 NR-Mtn Bike Plateaus

  • Class Number: 3263
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $206.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 12 only. Field Trip Sep 23-25. Overnight camping, desert mountain biking.

PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 30 only. Field trip Oct 20-23. Overnight backpacking and camping. 4-day field trip.

PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands

  • Class Number: 3264
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $213.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 30 only. Field trip Oct 20-23. Overnight backpacking and camping. 4-day field trip.

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 1 only. Field trip Nov 11-13. Overnight camping, day hikes.

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park

  • Class Number: 13497
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $209.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 1 only. Field trip Nov 11-13. Overnight camping, day hikes.

PRTL 263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering


Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Friday, Sep 16 only. Field trip Thu-Sat, Sep 29-Oct 1. Overnight camping.

PRTL 263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering

  • Class Number: 13983
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $199.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Friday, Sep 16 only. Field trip Thu-Sat, Sep 29-Oct 1. Overnight camping.