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 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 17 only. Field trip May 20-21. 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: 1060
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 17 only. Field trip May 20-21. 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 July 26 only. Field trip July 29- July 30. 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: 2905
- Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 26 only. Field trip July 29- July 30. 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 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 1120 - 003 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 3750
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- 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 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 1120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 15 only. Field trip June 25 - June 26. Overnight camping one night, 9 A.M. Sat through 9 P.M. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
PRTL 1120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 8039
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $32.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 15 only. Field trip June 25 - June 26. 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 July 6 only. Field trip Jul 15-17. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 3212
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $34.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 6 only. Field trip Jul 15-17. 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 20 only. Field trip July 29- July 31. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1133 - 060 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 3464
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $34.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 20 only. Field trip July 29- July 31. Overnight camping.
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 July 5 only . Field trip July 08-10 (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: 1251
- Instructor: PHILLIPS, AARON
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $36.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 5 only . Field trip July 08-10 (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 17. Shooting sessions May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 5. Shooting at an outdoor range.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 1212
- Instructor: DELONG, MATTHEW
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $55.00
- Seats Available: 8
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, June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 5. 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 24 only. Field trips May 27, Jun 10, and 24-- 1:00PM-7:00PM. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and 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 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 2914
- Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $12.00
- Seats Available: 10
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, Jun 10, and 24-- 1:00PM-7:00PM. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and 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 1222 - 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 June 17-19. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1222 - 001 NR-Backpack Uintas
- Class Number: 2109
- Instructor: DAVIS, GREGORY J
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $22.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 10 only. Field trip June 17-19. 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 July 6 only. Field trip July 16, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1253
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $14.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 6 only. Field trip July 16, 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 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6.
PRTL 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 4732
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- Seats Available: 15
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, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6.
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 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 1235 - 001 NR-Rock Climb I Sem
- Class Number: 5887
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $60.00
- Seats Available: 18
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 1235 - 002 NR-Rock Climb 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 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 - 002 NR-Rock Climb I Sem
- Class Number: 7279
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $60.00
- Seats Available: 13
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 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 - 003 NR-Rock Climb I Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 09, 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 1235 - 003 NR-Rock Climb I Sem
- Class Number: 7280
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $60.00
- Seats Available: 22
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 09, 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 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 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 8, 14.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 4734
- Instructor: MALLOY, ELIZABETH
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $80.00
- 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 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 8, 14.
PRTL 1262 - 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 1262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
- Class Number: 8083
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $58.00
- Seats Available: 3
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 1263 - 001 Canyoneering I: Techncl
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 1263 - 001 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 4619
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $65.00
- Seats Available: 14
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 1264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
Attendance at both class meetings (prior to the fieldtrip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. This course covers advanced skills such as, ascending fixed ropes, pothole problem solving, guided rappels and much more. This is the second course of three designed to prepare you for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational Canyon Leader and Professional Canyon Guide Certifications. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the ACA?s Advanced Canyoneering course with the exception of self rescue components being covered in the third course; Canyoneering ? Self Rescue. See online syllabus for more details. Class meets Wed., June 15th and Wed., June 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Field trip Fri-Sun, June 24-26. Slot canyons with rappelling and down-climbing. Overnight camping. Pre-requisite: Students must have completed PRTL 1263 Canyoneering 1 or completed another Technical Canyoneering course from an ACA Accredited institution.
PRTL 1264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
- Class Number: 7532
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $65.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at both class meetings (prior to the fieldtrip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. This course covers advanced skills such as, ascending fixed ropes, pothole problem solving, guided rappels and much more. This is the second course of three designed to prepare you for the American Canyoneering Association (ACA) Recreational Canyon Leader and Professional Canyon Guide Certifications. The curriculum in this course mirrors the curriculum in the ACA?s Advanced Canyoneering course with the exception of self rescue components being covered in the third course; Canyoneering ? Self Rescue. See online syllabus for more details. Class meets Wed., June 15th and Wed., June 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Field trip Fri-Sun, June 24-26. Slot canyons with rappelling and down-climbing. Overnight camping. Pre-requisite: Students must have completed PRTL 1263 Canyoneering 1 or completed another Technical Canyoneering course from an ACA Accredited institution.