Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
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. 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.
PRTS 207 - 001 NR-Mtn Avalanche
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 1. Field trips Jan 28-29. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 207 - 001 NR-Mtn Avalanche
- Class Number: 3139
- Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $299.00
- Seats Available: -1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 1. Field trips Jan 28-29. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 207 - 002 NR-Mtn Avalanche
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 1. Field trips Feb 4-5. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 207 - 002 NR-Mtn Avalanche
- Class Number: 9594
- Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $299.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 1. Field trips Feb 4-5. No camping. Snowshoe, backcountry ski, snowboard/snowshoe travel in steep terrain. Analysis of stability, snowpack change, terrain, human factors, rescue possibilities. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 208 - 002 NR-Avalanche Wksph
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 18 only. Field trip Jan 28 -29. No camping. Level I equivalent. Practical skills for travel over snow, avalanche causes, rescue, and decision making. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 208 - 002 NR-Avalanche Wksph
- Class Number: 3141
- Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $276.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 18 only. Field trip Jan 28 -29. No camping. Level I equivalent. Practical skills for travel over snow, avalanche causes, rescue, and decision making. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 208 - 050 NR-Avalanche Wksph
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 17 only. Field trip Jan 21-22. No camping. Level I equivalent. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, rescue, decision making. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 208 - 050 NR-Avalanche Wksph
- Class Number: 3140
- Instructor: SCHUMANN, SCOTT
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $276.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 17 only. Field trip Jan 21-22. No camping. Level I equivalent. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, rescue, decision making. This class meets at the Murray campus at 5282 South 320 West Suite D 110. For directions call 266-5341. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 228 - 002 NR-Yurt Camp Uinta Mtns
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 6 only. Field trip Mar 23-25. Overnight backpacking and camping in a mountain yurt, tents, or snow caves as we explore deep ecology to increase awareness of nature. The Mar 6 class meets at the Swaner Ecocenter, 1258 Center Drive in Park City, just off I-80 at Kimball Junction . For directions call 435-640-4270. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 228 - 002 NR-Yurt Camp Uinta Mtns
- Class Number: 14584
- Instructor: CAMMERMEYER, TOM
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $287.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 6 only. Field trip Mar 23-25. Overnight backpacking and camping in a mountain yurt, tents, or snow caves as we explore deep ecology to increase awareness of nature. The Mar 6 class meets at the Swaner Ecocenter, 1258 Center Drive in Park City, just off I-80 at Kimball Junction . For directions call 435-640-4270. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Day trips only, no camping. Class meeting Jan 17 only. Snowshoe tours Jan 21, Feb 4, 11, 8:30am - 5:00 pm. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 411 - 001 NR-Beginning Snowshoeing
- Class Number: 10432
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $288.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Day trips only, no camping. Class meeting Jan 17 only. Snowshoe tours Jan 21, Feb 4, 11, 8:30am - 5:00 pm. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 414 - 001 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trip Ouray, CO Jan 19-22. Intro to vertical ice climbing. Top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climing/rappelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 414 - 001 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
- Class Number: 10433
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $484.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trip Ouray, CO Jan 19-22. Intro to vertical ice climbing. Top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climing/rappelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 414 - 002 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan. 17 only. Field tip to Ouray, CO Jan 26 - 29. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 414 - 002 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
- Class Number: 10434
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $484.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan. 17 only. Field tip to Ouray, CO Jan 26 - 29. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 414 - 003 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan. 24 only. Field tip to Ouray, CO Feb 9 - 12. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climbing/rapelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 414 - 003 NR-Beginning Ice Climb
- Class Number: 11689
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $484.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Jan. 24 only. Field tip to Ouray, CO Feb 9 - 12. Intro to vertical ice climbing, top rope fundamentals, gear use, top rope climbing/rapelling, basic climbing techniques, anchors. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 415 - 001 HR-Ski Mountaineering
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Mar 19 only. Field trip Mar 24 - 25. Fundamentals covered include routefinding, ice axe, climbing, belaying, rope work. This class is appropriate for skiers and snowboarders. Snowboarders must travel on split boards. There will be instruction for both skiing and splitboarding. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 415 - 001 HR-Ski Mountaineering
- Class Number: 3245
- Instructor: SCHUMANN, SCOTT
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $288.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Overnight camping. Class meets Mar 19 only. Field trip Mar 24 - 25. Fundamentals covered include routefinding, ice axe, climbing, belaying, rope work. This class is appropriate for skiers and snowboarders. Snowboarders must travel on split boards. There will be instruction for both skiing and splitboarding. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trips Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 420 - 001 NR-Ski Alpine
- Class Number: 9242
- Instructor: MASOIAN, THOMAS J
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $541.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trips Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 420 - 002 NR-Ski Alpine
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced. Class meets Jan 13 only. Field trips Jan 20, 27, Feb3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 420 - 002 NR-Ski Alpine
- Class Number: 3246
- Instructor: MASOIAN, THOMAS J
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $541.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced. Class meets Jan 13 only. Field trips Jan 20, 27, Feb3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 2. Alta, includes 7-afternoon lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 435 - 002 NR-Snowboard I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 11 only. Field trip Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Includes 7-Afternoon Park City lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 435 - 002 NR-Snowboard I
- Class Number: 3138
- Instructor: CLEGG, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $541.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 11 only. Field trip Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Includes 7-Afternoon Park City lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 435 - 003 NR-Snowboard I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trip Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 435 - 003 NR-Snowboard I
- Class Number: 16791
- Instructor: CLEGG, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $541.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trip Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 436 - 001 NR-Snowboard II
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trip Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 436 - 001 NR-Snowboard II
- Class Number: 16792
- Instructor: CLEGG, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $541.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 12 only. Field trip Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1. Includes 7-Afternoon Park CIty lift passes and is non-refundable. No camping. For beginner to intermediate snowboarders. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 31 only. Field trip Feb 18-19 . No camping. Back country ski, board, snowshoe in mountain terrain. All day training in avalanche, mountaineering, navigation, survival rescue. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTS 457 - 001 NR-Backcountry SkiGuide
- Class Number: 5494
- Instructor: CHRISTENSON, BRUCE
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $299.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Jan 31 only. Field trip Feb 18-19 . No camping. Back country ski, board, snowshoe in mountain terrain. All day training in avalanche, mountaineering, navigation, survival rescue. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.