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
Nate Bricker & Scott Schumann
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.

PRTW 1131 - 070 NR-Fly Fishing


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 27, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Field trip Oct 5th 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. No camping. Classroom-based course with some casting skills development. 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.

PRTW 1131 - 070 NR-Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 17019
  • Instructor: JOHNSON, SHANE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.5
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $20.00
  • Seats Available: 11

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 27, Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Field trip Oct 5th 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. No camping. Classroom-based course with some casting skills development. 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.

PRTW 1313 - 001 NR-Canoe Lake Powell


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep. 23 only. Field trip Oct 4-6. Overnight camping.

PRTW 1313 - 001 NR-Canoe Lake Powell

  • Class Number: 1572
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $65.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep. 23 only. Field trip Oct 4-6. Overnight camping.

PRTW 1316 - 001 Paddle Boarding (SUP)


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Students will learn about board design, construction, repair, paddle shape, and other paddleboarding related features. Skill sessions will focus on fundamental paddleboarding skills including, stance, balance, paddle techniques, stance transitions, how to fall, and associated water risk management skills. Class meets Sept. 04 only. Field trip Sept 13-15. Overnight camping.

PRTW 1316 - 001 Paddle Boarding (SUP)

  • Class Number: 17021
  • Instructor: DOANE, CAMERON
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $99.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Students will learn about board design, construction, repair, paddle shape, and other paddleboarding related features. Skill sessions will focus on fundamental paddleboarding skills including, stance, balance, paddle techniques, stance transitions, how to fall, and associated water risk management skills. Class meets Sept. 04 only. Field trip Sept 13-15. Overnight camping.

PRTW 1317 - 001 NR-Kayaking I


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 6pm-8pm.. No camping. Class meets at the HPR Natatorium.

PRTW 1317 - 001 NR-Kayaking I

  • Class Number: 6270
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $38.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10 6pm-8pm.. No camping. Class meets at the HPR Natatorium.

PRTW 1321 - 001 NR-Kayaking Intermed


Attendance at 1st class meeing is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 30 only. Optional pool session Wednesday Oct 2nd 6-9pm. Field trip Oct 4-6. Overnight camping.

PRTW 1321 - 001 NR-Kayaking Intermed

  • Class Number: 8519
  • Instructor: HOPKINSON, JARED T
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $32.00
  • Seats Available: 9

Attendance at 1st class meeing is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 30 only. Optional pool session Wednesday Oct 2nd 6-9pm. Field trip Oct 4-6. Overnight camping.