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 May 26 only. Field trip May 29-30. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Saturday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1071
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 26 only. Field trip May 29-30. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Saturday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range 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 Jul 29 only. Field trip July 31- Aug.01. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Fri through 8 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 3140
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 29 only. Field trip July 31- Aug.01. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Fri through 8 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 17 only. Field trip June 20-21. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Sat through 9 p.m. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 4195
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 17 only. Field trip June 20-21. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Sat through 9 p.m. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 7 only. Field trip Jul 17-19. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 3498
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $34.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 7 only. Field trip Jul 17-19. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 21 only. Field trip July 31- Aug. 02. Overnight camping. Class meets at Murray campus, 5282 S. 320 W., Bldg D Ste. 110, Murray UT. Call 266-5341.
PRTL 1133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 3820
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $34.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 21 only. Field trip July 31- Aug. 02. Overnight camping. Class meets at Murray campus, 5282 S. 320 W., Bldg D Ste. 110, Murray UT. Call 266-5341.
PRTL 1140 - 001 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 8 only . Field trip Jul 10-11 (Fri - Sat). Overnight camping one night. Skill-building rides on Historic Rail Trail and Round Valley singletrack.
PRTL 1140 - 001 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
- Class Number: 1292
- Instructor: PHILLIPS, AARON
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $63.00
- Seats Available: 18
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 8 only . Field trip Jul 10-11 (Fri - Sat). Overnight camping one night. Skill-building rides on Historic Rail Trail and Round Valley singletrack.
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. Class meets May 19. Shooting sessions May 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Jul 7. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 1241
- Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $55.00
- Seats Available: 9
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 19. Shooting sessions May 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Jul 7. Shooting at an outdoor range.
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. Each day bring a field meal and clothes for variable weather. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 29 only. Field trips May 29, Jun 5, and 12.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 3150
- Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $12.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Each day bring a field meal and clothes for variable weather. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 29 only. Field trips May 29, Jun 5, and 12.
PRTL 1222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jun 12 only. Field trip Jun 19-21. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
- Class Number: 2205
- Instructor: CEDERQUIST, JOHN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $22.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jun 12 only. Field trip Jun 19-21. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 18 only. Field trip May 22-24. Overnight camping. This field trip takes place Friday through Sunday; Monday is Memorial Day.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 2204
- Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $26.00
- Seats Available: 14
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 18 only. Field trip May 22-24. Overnight camping. This field trip takes place Friday through Sunday; Monday is Memorial Day.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 7 only. Field trip Jul 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1294
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $14.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 7 only. Field trip Jul 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1231 - 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 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 17, 24, Jul 18, 15. Students must pay an additional $53 to Rockreation for use of facilities and gear.
PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 5357
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 13
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 20, 27, Jun 3, 10, 17, 24, Jul 18, 15. Students must pay an additional $53 to Rockreation for use of facilities and gear.
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 July 7, 10 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 10-12. 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 1235 - 001 NR-Rock Climb I Sem
- Class Number: 7012
- 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 July 7, 10 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 10-12. 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 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 14,16 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 18-19. 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 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
- Class Number: 7013
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $45.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 14,16 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, July 18-19. 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 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
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 21, 28, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul 2, 9, 16.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 5359
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 9
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 21, 28, Jun 4, 11, 18, 25, Jul 2, 9, 16.
PRTL 1263 - 001 NR-Canyoneering
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Jun 10 only. Field trip Fri-Sun, Jun 12-14. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1263 - 001 NR-Canyoneering
- Class Number: 5207
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $30.00
- Seats Available: 16
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Jun 10 only. Field trip Fri-Sun, Jun 12-14. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping.