Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Dr. Karen Paisley
Annex C, Room 1069
PRT Academic Advisor
Dr. Betsy Cook
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.
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 Mar 27 only. Field trip Apr 4 - 6. Overnight camping at developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1215
- Instructor: CRANDALL, MATHU
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $47.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 27 only. Field trip Apr 4 - 6. 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 6 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping at developed campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1763
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $47.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 6 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping at developed campground.
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 7 only. Field trip April 19-20. 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: 6629
- Instructor: ROTHWELL, DYLAN P
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $30.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, April 7 only. Field trip April 19-20. 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 12, April 7. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry setting.
PRTL 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photo Backpak
- Class Number: 1226
- Instructor: JOHNSON, NATALIE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $44.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 12, April 7. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry 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 of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 9 - Feb 20. Shooting sessions begin January 16 from 4:35pm - 6:45pm.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 1773
- 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 of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 9 - Feb 20. Shooting sessions begin January 16 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 of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 9 - Feb 20. Shooting sessions begin Jan 16, 6:45 - 8:45 pm.
PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 1774
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Field Work
- 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 of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 9 - Feb 20. Shooting sessions begin Jan 16, 6:45 - 8:45 pm.
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 of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 5 - Apr 23. No camping. Shooting sessions begin March 12, 4:35 - 6:35 pm.
PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 5419
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 5 - Apr 23. No camping. Shooting sessions begin March 12, 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 March 31 only. Field trip Apr 11-13. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
- Class Number: 1905
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 31 only. Field trip Apr 11-13. 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 10 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 1959
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $36.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Backpacking and overnight camping.
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 1 only. Field trip Apr 11-13. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 3647
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $36.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Apr 1 only. Field trip Apr 11-13. Backpacking and overnight camping.
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 15 only. Field trip Apr 19 only. No camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1907
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- 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 15 only. Field trip Apr 19 only. No camping.
PRTL 1227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav.
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following second day after this meeting. Class meets March 28 only. Field trips Sat Mar 29 and Apr 5, 7:30-3:00 PM. Bird encounters in natural environments with direct observation, field guides, optical equipment. Examines resource management, bird populations, and human recreation. No overnight camping. Fee includes transportation and lunches.
PRTL 1227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav.
- Class Number: 11140
- Instructor: HAJJ, JENNIFER
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $22.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following second day after this meeting. Class meets March 28 only. Field trips Sat Mar 29 and Apr 5, 7:30-3:00 PM. Bird encounters in natural environments with direct observation, field guides, optical equipment. Examines resource management, bird populations, and human recreation. No overnight camping. Fee includes transportation and lunches.
PRTL 1229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 2 only. All day field trip Apr 11, 12, 13. Overnight car camping. Includes pioneer settlements, Native American sites, Fort Utah, and other sites.
PRTL 1229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails
- Class Number: 11032
- Instructor: PETERSON, JOHN A.
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $66.00
- Seats Available: 15
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 2 only. All day field trip Apr 11, 12, 13. Overnight car camping. Includes pioneer settlements, Native American sites, Fort Utah, and other sites.
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No refunds after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 13 only. Climbing 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 25, 27, Apr 1, 3. No camping. Top rope outdoor rock climbing fundamentals.
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 10497
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No refunds after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 13 only. Climbing 2:00 PM-6:00 PM, Mar 25, 27, Apr 1, 3. No camping. Top rope outdoor rock climbing fundamentals.
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 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 27, Apr 3, 10. No camping. Prerequisite: Must pass a top belay test. Additional $55 fee required to Rockreation.
PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 6857
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $39.00
- Seats Available: 6
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 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 27, Apr 3, 10. No camping. Prerequisite: Must pass a top belay test. 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 15, 18. Field trip April 19-20. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
- Class Number: 6285
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $70.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 15, 18. Field trip April 19-20. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1235 - 001 NR-Rock Climb I Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 11 only. Field trip to S. Utah Mar 14 - 16. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1235 - 001 NR-Rock Climb I Sem
- Class Number: 14865
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 11 only. Field trip to S. Utah Mar 14 - 16. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 8, 11 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, Apr 12 - 13.
PRTL 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
- Class Number: 14866
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $45.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 8, 11 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, Apr 12 - 13.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
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 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 16, 19, Mar 4, 11, 25, Apr 1, 8. Fee includes use of Rockreation facilities and gear.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 6071
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $147.00
- Seats Available: 6
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 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 16, 19, Mar 4, 11, 25, Apr 1, 8. 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 11 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. This class meets in HPR N 226. Special fee includes camp and park fees.
PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park
- Class Number: 1322
- Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $61.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 11 only. Field trip Mar 28-30. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. This class meets in HPR N 226. Special fee includes camp and park fees.
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 18-20. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
- Class Number: 1231
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 25 only. Field trip Apr 18-20. 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. No backpacking.
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
- Class Number: 1230
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $41.00
- Seats Available: 7
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. No backpacking.
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 11-13. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1261 - 001 NR-Backpack San Raf Reef
- Class Number: 1960
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $46.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 24 only. Field trip Apr 11-13. 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., Apr 2 only. Field trip April 11-13. 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: 6631
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- 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 Wed., Apr 2 only. Field trip April 11-13. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping. Class meets at Park City campus. For directions call 585-7313.