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, Nate Bricker
Annex C, Room 1085
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. Follow this link for photographs of the Natural Resources Learning outdoor adventure courses: www.nrluutah.smugmug.com.
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 17 only. Field trip May 20 - 21. Overnight camping one night, 9:00 a.m. Fri through 9:00 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics at a front range campground.
PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 1295
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $283.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets May 17 only. Field trip May 20 - 21. Overnight camping one night, 9:00 a.m. Fri through 9:00 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics at a front range campground.
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 26only. Field trip July 29-30. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Fri through 8 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics at a front range campground.
PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 2911
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $283.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 26only. Field trip July 29-30. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Fri through 8 p.m. Sat. Focused coverage of topics at a front range campground.
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 1 only. Field trip June 11-12. 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: 3751
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $283.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 1 only. Field trip June 11-12. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Sat through 9 p.m. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 15th only. Field trip June 25 - 26. Overnight camping one night, 9am Sat through 9pm Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 8040
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $283.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 15th only. Field trip June 25 - 26. Overnight camping one night, 9am Sat through 9pm 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 6 only. Field trip Jul 15-17. Overnight camping.
PRTL 133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 3213
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $285.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 6 only. Field trip Jul 15-17. 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 20 only. Field trip July 29-31. 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: 3498
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $285.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 20 only. Field trip July 29-31. 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 5 only. Field trip Jul 8 - 10. Overnight camping one night. Skill-building rides on the Historic Rail Trail and Round Valley singletrack.
PRTL 140 - 001 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
- Class Number: 1309
- Instructor: PHILLIPS, AARON
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $287.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jul 5 only. Field trip Jul 8 - 10. Overnight camping one night. Skill-building rides on the Historic Rail Trail and Round Valley singletrack.
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 17. Shooting sessions May 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 and Jul 5. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 3442
- Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $285.00
- 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 17. Shooting sessions May 24, 31, Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 and Jul 5. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 219 - 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 24 only. Field trips May 27, June 10, 24- 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Wilderness navigation, preparation safety & first aid, emergency shelter and fire building. Wildlife. plant life, geology, weather, and cultural history of the Wasatch Mountains. Contact Bruce Christenson: pawbac@earthlink.net
PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 6894
- Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $221.00
- Seats Available: 2
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 24 only. Field trips May 27, June 10, 24- 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Wilderness navigation, preparation safety & first aid, emergency shelter and fire building. Wildlife. plant life, geology, weather, and cultural history of the Wasatch Mountains. Contact Bruce Christenson: pawbac@earthlink.net
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 June 10 only. field trip Jun 17-19. Overnight camping.
PRTL 222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
- Class Number: 7268
- Instructor: DAVIS, GREGORY J
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $268.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 10 only. field trip Jun 17-19. Overnight camping.
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 6 only. Field trip Jul 16, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1308
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $223.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Jul 6 only. Field trip Jul 16, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 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). Climbing May 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul 6.
PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 4733
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $331.00
- 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 18, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Jul 6.
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 May 26 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, June 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 235 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem
- Class Number: 5902
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $311.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 26 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, June 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 235 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 13 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, June 17 - 19. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbine/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com
PRTL 235 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem
- Class Number: 7269
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $311.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 13 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, June 17 - 19. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbine/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Natesmith@verticalpledge.com
PRTL 235 - 003 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jun 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 only. 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 - 003 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem
- Class Number: 7270
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $311.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jun 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 only. 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 237 - 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 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7, 14.
PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 4742
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $331.00
- Seats Available: 1
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 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7, 14.
PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, June 29 only. Field trip Fri-Sun, July 15-17. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and trading only minimal comforts.
PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
- Class Number: 8084
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $309.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, June 29 only. Field trip Fri-Sun, July 15-17. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and trading only minimal comforts.
PRTL 263 - 001 NR-Canyoneering
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Jun 1, 8 only. Field trip June 10-12. 1st of a 3-course series, but may be taken on its own. Also prepares students for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational Canyon Guide Certificates. Features ACA Technical Canyoneering course curriculum.
PRTL 263 - 001 NR-Canyoneering
- Class Number: 4620
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $316.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed, Jun 1, 8 only. Field trip June 10-12. 1st of a 3-course series, but may be taken on its own. Also prepares students for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational Canyon Guide Certificates. Features ACA Technical Canyoneering course curriculum.
PRTL 264 - 001 NR-Canyoneering II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., June 15th only. Field trip June 24-26. Slot canyons with rappelling and down-climbing. Overnight camping.
PRTL 264 - 001 NR-Canyoneering II
- Class Number: 7545
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $316.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., June 15th only. Field trip June 24-26. Slot canyons with rappelling and down-climbing. Overnight camping.