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.

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. 2 only. Field trip Sept. 11-13. Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 2885
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $269.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 2 only. Field trip Sept. 11-13. 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 Sept. 22 only. Field trip Oct 2-4. Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 2886
  • Instructor: PHILLIPS, AARON
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $269.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept. 22 only. Field trip Oct 2-4. Overnight camping at a developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 060 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 8 only. Field trip Sept 18-20. Overnight camping at a developed campground. This class meets at the Murray Campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D110. For directions call 801-266-5341.

PRTL 120 - 060 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 10402
  • Instructor: HOFFMAN, BRADY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $269.00
  • Seats Available: 6

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 8 only. Field trip Sept 18-20. Overnight camping at a developed campground. This class meets at the Murray Campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D110. For directions call 801-266-5341.

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 21 only. Field trip Sep 26 - 27. Overnight camping. This class meets at teh City Centre Building located downtown at 175 E 400 S, Suite 100, SLC. For Directions call 801-266-5341.

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 8362
  • Instructor: ROTHWELL, ERIN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $271.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 21 only. Field trip Sep 26 - 27. Overnight camping. This class meets at teh City Centre Building located downtown at 175 E 400 S, Suite 100, SLC. For Directions call 801-266-5341.

PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept 16 and 30. Field trip Sept 25-27. Overnight camping, but no backpacking this term. Intensive coverage of a subject in a back country setting.

PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography

  • Class Number: 2887
  • Instructor: JOHNSON, NATALIE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $267.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept 16 and 30. Field trip Sept 25-27. Overnight camping, but no backpacking this term. Intensive coverage of a subject in a back country setting.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 25. Shooting in NS 001A Sep 1 - Oct 6, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 7125
  • Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $272.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Aug 25. Shooting in NS 001A Sep 1 - Oct 6, 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 25. Shooting In NS 001 Sep 1-Oct 6, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 10271
  • Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $272.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 25. Shooting In NS 001 Sep 1-Oct 6, 6:45 - 8:45 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 20. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 27 - Dec 1, 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 13785
  • Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $272.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 20. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 27 - Dec 1, 6:45 p.m. - 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 20. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 27 - Dec 1, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 7126
  • Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $272.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 20. Shooting in NS 001A Oct 27 - Dec 1, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep. 18. Field trips 1pm to 7pm Sept. 18, 25 & Oct 2. No camping.

PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch

  • Class Number: 15653
  • Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $209.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep. 18. Field trips 1pm to 7pm Sept. 18, 25 & Oct 2. 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 26 only. Field trip Sept 4-6. Overnight backpacking and camping, Utah mountains.

PRTL 220 - 001 NR-Autumn Backpacking

  • Class Number: 2974
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $259.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 26 only. Field trip Sept 4-6. 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 Sept 28 only. Field trip Oct 9-11. Overnight backpacking and camping.

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area

  • Class Number: 2973
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $265.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Sept 28 only. Field trip Oct 9-11. Overnight backpacking and camping.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 6 only. Field trip Oct 23 - 25. Overnight backpacking and camping. Class meets in OSH 175.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 2894
  • Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $263.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 6 only. Field trip Oct 23 - 25. Overnight backpacking and camping. Class meets in OSH 175.

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 11 only. Field trip Sep 19, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 2972
  • Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $211.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 11 only. Field trip Sep 19, 8:00am - 6:00pm. No camping.

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). Class meets Aug 26. Climbing Aug 26, Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11, 18, 25. Meets with PRTL 1231-001

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 14059
  • Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $317.00
  • 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). Class meets Aug 26. Climbing Aug 26, Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct 7, 21, 28 Nov 4, 11, 18, 25. Meets with PRTL 1231-001

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meetings. class meets October 19 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, October 24-25. Progression from the Rock Level 1 & 2 courses. An introduction to traditional lead climbing principals, and climbing rescue systems specific to rock climbing. Prior lead climbing experience is required. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem

  • Class Number: 14060
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $277.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meetings. class meets October 19 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, October 24-25. Progression from the Rock Level 1 & 2 courses. An introduction to traditional lead climbing principals, and climbing rescue systems specific to rock climbing. Prior lead climbing experience is required. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 8 & 11 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, September 12 & 13. Introduction to verticial rock climbing. top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem

  • Class Number: 14061
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $282.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 8 & 11 only. Climbing Sat, Sun, September 12 & 13. Introduction to verticial rock climbing. top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 2 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah November 6-8. 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 Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem

  • Class Number: 14062
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $282.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets November 2 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah November 6-8. 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 Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

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 September 21 & 25 only. Climbing Sat, sun, September 26 & 27. 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 Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem

  • Class Number: 14063
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $282.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets September 21 & 25 only. Climbing Sat, sun, September 26 & 27. 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 Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

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 25. Climbing Aug 25 - Nov 24.

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing

  • Class Number: 7910
  • Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $317.00
  • Seats Available: 5

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 25. Climbing Aug 25 - Nov 24.

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 Aug 27. Climbing Aug 27 - Dec 3.

PRTL 237 - 002 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing

  • Class Number: 8526
  • Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $317.00
  • 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 27. Climbing Aug 27 - Dec 3.

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. 8th only. Field trip Sept. 18-20. Overnight camping, desert mountain biking.

PRTL 240 - 001 NR-Mtn Bike Plateaus

  • Class Number: 15652
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $261.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept. 8th only. Field trip Sept. 18-20. 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 Oct. 7 only. Field trip Oct 23-25. Overnight backpacking and camping.

PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands

  • Class Number: 2888
  • Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $265.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct. 7 only. Field trip Oct 23-25. Overnight backpacking and camping.

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 Oct 27 only. Field trip Nov 6-8. Overnight camping, day hikes.

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park

  • Class Number: 10888
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $265.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Oct 27 only. Field trip Nov 6-8. Overnight camping, day hikes.

PRTL 263 - 060 NR-Canyoneering


Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Friday, Aug 28 only. Field Trip Thurs-Sat, Sept 3-5. Overnight camping. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341.

PRTL 263 - 060 NR-Canyoneering

  • Class Number: 10171
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $267.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Friday, Aug 28 only. Field Trip Thurs-Sat, Sept 3-5. Overnight camping. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341.