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 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets May 13 only. Field trip May 16 - 17. Overnight camping one night, 9:00 a.m. Fri through 9:00 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics.
PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 1348
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $230.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets May 13 only. Field trip May 16 - 17. Overnight camping one night, 9:00 a.m. Fri through 9:00 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics.
PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 14 only. Field trip July 18 - 19. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Fri through 8 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics.
PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 3249
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $230.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 14 only. Field trip July 18 - 19. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Fri through 8 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics.
PRTL 120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 18 only. Field trip June 21 - 22. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Sat through 9 p.m. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 4428
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $230.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 18 only. Field trip June 21 - 22. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Sat through 9 p.m. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 1 only. Field trip Jul 11 - 13. For directions call 581-8516. Overnight camping.
PRTL 133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 3653
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $234.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 1 only. Field trip Jul 11 - 13. For directions call 581-8516. Overnight camping.
PRTL 133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 15 only. Field trip July 25 - 27. Overnight camping. Class meets at the Murray Campus 5282 S 300 W, Bldg D Ste 110, Murray UT.
PRTL 133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 4063
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $234.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 15 only. Field trip July 25 - 27. Overnight camping. Class meets at the Murray Campus 5282 S 300 W, Bldg D Ste 110, Murray UT.
PRTL 140 - 001 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jul 9 only. Field trip Jul 11 - 12. Overnight camping one night. Park City to Coalville on the Historic Rail Trail.
PRTL 140 - 001 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
- Class Number: 1367
- Instructor: PHILLIPS, AARON
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $236.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jul 9 only. Field trip Jul 11 - 12. Overnight camping one night. Park City to Coalville on the Historic Rail Trail.
PRTL 160 - 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. Class meets May 20. Shooting sessions Jun 3, 10, 17, 24, Jul 8, 15. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 3967
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $237.00
- Seats Available: 1
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. Class meets May 20. Shooting sessions Jun 3, 10, 17, 24, Jul 8, 15. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Bring a field lunch and clothes for variable weather. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 17 only. Field trips May 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21.
PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 7438
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $178.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Bring a field lunch and clothes for variable weather. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 17 only. Field trips May 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21.
PRTL 222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jun 13 only. Field Trip June 20 - 22. Over night camping.
PRTL 222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
- Class Number: 2301
- Instructor: CEDERQUIST, JOHN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $221.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jun 13 only. Field Trip June 20 - 22. Over night camping.
PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 15 only. Field trip May 23 - 25. Overnight camping. This field trip takes place Friday through Sunday; Monday is Memorial Day.
PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 2249
- Instructor: ZIMMER, THOMAS J
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $224.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 15 only. Field trip May 23 - 25. Overnight camping. This field trip takes place Friday through Sunday; Monday is Memorial Day.
PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 8 only. Field trip Jul 12, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1366
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $184.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 8 only. Field trip Jul 12, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 23 only. Field trips May 24 and 31. No camping.
PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav
PRTL 229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails
Attendance at the 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 28 only. Field trip Thursday through Saturday, Jun 5 - 7. Overnight car-based camping. Hiking on pioneer trails, historical and recreational aspects of Western Migration. Fee includes transportation and some meals.
PRTL 229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails
- Class Number: 6492
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $270.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at the 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 28 only. Field trip Thursday through Saturday, Jun 5 - 7. Overnight car-based camping. Hiking on pioneer trails, historical and recreational aspects of Western Migration. Fee includes transportation and some meals.
PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing May 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul 9, 16. Students must pay an additional $53 to Rockreation for use of facilities and gear.
PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 5748
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $279.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing May 14, 21, 28, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul 9, 16. Students must pay an additional $53 to Rockreation for use of facilities and gear.
PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 22, 25. Field trip July 26-27. Progression from the Rock Level 1 & 2 courses. An introduction to traditional lead fundamentals, multipitch climbing and rescue systems specific to rock climbing. Prior lead climbing experience is required. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com.
PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
- Class Number: 7977
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $244.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 22, 25. Field trip July 26-27. Progression from the Rock Level 1 & 2 courses. An introduction to traditional lead fundamentals, multipitch climbing and rescue systems specific to rock climbing. Prior lead climbing experience is required. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com.
PRTL 235 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 8, 11 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 12 - 13. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com.
PRTL 235 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem
- Class Number: 7978
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $224.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 8, 11 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 12 - 13. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com.
PRTL 236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 15, 18 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 19 - 20. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals and traditional protection placement. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Anchor building skills will be expanded using traditional protection. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com.
PRTL 236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
- Class Number: 7979
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $229.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 15, 18 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 19 - 20. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals and traditional protection placement. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Anchor building skills will be expanded using traditional protection. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com.
PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, Jul 3, 10.
PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing
- Class Number: 5757
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $279.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing May 15, 22, 29, Jun 5, 12, 19, 26, Jul 3, 10.
PRTL 263 - 001 NR-Canyoneering
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 11 only. Field trip Fri - Sun, Jun 20 - 22. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping.
PRTL 263 - 001 NR-Canyoneering
- Class Number: 5560
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $234.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 11 only. Field trip Fri - Sun, Jun 20 - 22. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping.