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
Program Coordinators
Nate Bricker & Dr. Nate Furman
Annex C, Room 1106
Liaison, N.O.L.S.
Kirk Nichols
Annex C, Room 1107
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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 U-EXPLORE CLASS. Follow this link for photographs of the U-EXPLORE outdoor adventure courses: www.nrluutah.smugmug.com.

AOCE Class Details

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 1233
  • Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $319.00
  • Seats Available: 3
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Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 9 only. Field trip June 13-14. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 1233
  • Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $319.00
  • Seats Available: 3
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 9 only. Field trip June 13-14. Overnight camping one night, 9 a.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
Days / Times Locations
T/06:00PM-08:00PM
Meets from 06/09/2015 to 06/09/2015 		HPR N 225
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1120 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 2338
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $319.00
  • Seats Available: 1
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Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 14 only. Field trip July 18- July 19. Overnight camping one night, 9am Sat through 9pm Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 2338
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $319.00
  • Seats Available: 1
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 14 only. Field trip July 18- July 19. Overnight camping one night, 9am Sat through 9pm Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
Days / Times Locations
T/06:00PM-08:00PM
Meets from 07/14/2015 to 07/14/2015 		HPR N 226
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1120 002
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 5171
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $319.00
  • Seats Available: 3
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Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 21 only. Field trip May 30- 31. 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

  • Class Number: 5171
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $319.00
  • Seats Available: 3
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 21 only. Field trip May 30- 31. Overnight camping one night, 9 A.M. Sat through 9 P.M. Sun. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground.
Days / Times Locations
H/06:00PM-09:00PM
Meets from 05/21/2015 to 05/21/2015 		HPR N 226
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1120 004
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 7463
  • Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $322.00
  • Seats Available: 3
Class meets at Murray Campus. For directions call 266-5341. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 24 only. Field trip June 26-28. Overnight 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.

PRTL 133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 7463
  • Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $322.00
  • Seats Available: 3
AOCE Class Details
Class meets at Murray Campus. For directions call 266-5341. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 24 only. Field trip June 26-28. Overnight 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.
Days / Times Locations
W/06:00PM-09:00PM
Meets from 06/24/2015 to 06/24/2015 		HPR N 225
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1133 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 133 - 002 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 2574
  • Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $322.00
  • Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets July 1st only. Field trip July 10-12. Overnight camping.

PRTL 133 - 002 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 2574
  • Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $322.00
  • Seats Available: 4
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets July 1st only. Field trip July 10-12. Overnight camping.
Days / Times Locations
W/06:00PM-09:00PM
Meets from 07/01/2015 to 07/01/2015 		HPR N 242
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1133 002
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 140 - 060 NR-Bike Tour & Camping

  • Class Number: 6207
  • Instructor: Kalwies, CATHERINE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $323.00
  • Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Attendance at July 7th classroom session mandatory. Field Trip July 10-12 (Fri-Sun). Overnight camping.

PRTL 140 - 060 NR-Bike Tour & Camping

  • Class Number: 6207
  • Instructor: Kalwies, CATHERINE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $323.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Attendance at July 7th classroom session mandatory. Field Trip July 10-12 (Fri-Sun). Overnight camping.
Days / Times Locations
T/06:00PM-09:00PM
Meets from 07/07/2015 to 07/07/2015 		109
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1140 060
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 2723
  • Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $318.00
  • Seats Available: 2
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First class meeting attendance is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class will be meeting at SLC Hendirksen PMAA Range (I-80 Exit 134). Classes May 19- June 30. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. 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.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 2723
  • Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $318.00
  • Seats Available: 2
AOCE Class Details
First class meeting attendance is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class will be meeting at SLC Hendirksen PMAA Range (I-80 Exit 134). Classes May 19- June 30. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. 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.
Days / Times Locations
T/06:00PM-08:00PM
Meets from 05/19/2015 to 06/30/2015 		TBA .
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1160 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 8794
  • Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
  • Instructor: SIMON, CLINTON G
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $318.00
  • Seats Available: 3

PRTL 161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 8794
  • Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
  • Instructor: SIMON, CLINTON G
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $318.00
  • Seats Available: 3
AOCE Class Details
Days / Times Locations
W/05:30PM-07:30PM
Meets from 05/20/2015 to 07/01/2015 		NS 203
W/05:30PM-07:30PM
Meets from 05/20/2015 to 07/01/2015 		NS 105
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1161 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch

  • Class Number: 4703
  • Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $252.00
  • Seats Available: 3
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Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 19 only. Field trips May 22, May 29, and June 5, 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and first aid, emergency shelter and fire building.

PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch

  • Class Number: 4703
  • Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $252.00
  • Seats Available: 3
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Day hikes throughout the Wasatch Range. Class meets May 19 only. Field trips May 22, May 29, and June 5, 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and first aid, emergency shelter and fire building.
Days / Times Locations
T/06:00PM-09:00PM
Meets from 05/19/2015 to 05/19/2015 		HPR N 225
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1219 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 1239
  • Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $260.00
  • Seats Available: 8
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Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 7 only. Field trip July 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 1239
  • Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $260.00
  • Seats Available: 8
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 7 only. Field trip July 11, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping.
Days / Times Locations
T/06:00PM-10:00PM
Meets from 07/07/2015 to 07/07/2015 		HPR N 225
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1226 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 230 - 060 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 5771
  • Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $397.00
  • Seats Available: 3
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Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 30 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 10-12. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top Rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rappelling, anchors. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 280, 282, and 284 below. No overnight camping.

PRTL 230 - 060 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 5771
  • Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $397.00
  • Seats Available: 3
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 30 only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 10-12. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. Intro to vertical rock climbing. Top Rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rappelling, anchors. If interested in vertical self rescue see PRTL 280, 282, and 284 below. No overnight camping.
Days / Times Locations
T/02:00PM-06:00PM
Meets from 06/30/2015 to 06/30/2015 		110
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1230 060
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 7309
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $397.00
  • Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 7th only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 17-19 in surrounding SLC area. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@mountained.com. If interested in vertical self-rescue see PRTL 280, 282, 284 below. No overnight 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.

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 7309
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $397.00
  • Seats Available: 3
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 7th only. Climbing Fri, Sat, Sun, July 17-19 in surrounding SLC area. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@mountained.com. If interested in vertical self-rescue see PRTL 280, 282, 284 below. No overnight 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.
Days / Times Locations
T/02:00PM-06:00PM
Meets from 07/07/2015 to 07/07/2015 		HPR N 226
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1231 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 253 - 001 Hike Bryce National Prk

  • Class Number: 5851
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $330.00
  • Seats Available: -2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 26 only. Field Trip June 5-7. Overnight 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.

PRTL 253 - 001 Hike Bryce National Prk

  • Class Number: 5851
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $330.00
  • Seats Available: -2
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 26 only. Field Trip June 5-7. Overnight 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.
Days / Times Locations
T/06:00PM-09:00PM
Meets from 05/26/2015 to 05/26/2015 		HPR N 236
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1253 001
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl

  • Class Number: 6990
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $402.00
  • Seats Available: 4
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Attendance at class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills include: rappelling, belaying, locking off mid rappel, anchor building, canyon evaluation, rigging, freeing stuck gear and more. Class meets May 27. Field trip June 5-7. Car 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. Overnight camping.

PRTL 263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl

  • Class Number: 6990
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $402.00
  • Seats Available: 4
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills include: rappelling, belaying, locking off mid rappel, anchor building, canyon evaluation, rigging, freeing stuck gear and more. Class meets May 27. Field trip June 5-7. Car 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. Overnight camping.
Days / Times Locations
W/06:00PM-09:00PM
Meets from 05/27/2015 to 05/27/2015 		HPR N 225
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1263 002
AOCE Class Details

PRTL 280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I

  • Class Number: 8585
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $397.00
  • Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 30 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, July 10-12. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. An introduction to vertical self-rescue in a bottom managed setting. Example: belay transfers & escapes, counter ascension & counter balance lowering will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.smith@mountained.com. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231 above. To betermine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php.

PRTL 280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I

  • Class Number: 8585
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $397.00
  • Seats Available: 5
AOCE Class Details
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 30 only. Fieldwork Fri, Sat, Sun, July 10-12. Surrounding Salt Lake City area. An introduction to vertical self-rescue in a bottom managed setting. Example: belay transfers & escapes, counter ascension & counter balance lowering will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.smith@mountained.com. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231 above. To betermine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php.
Days / Times Locations
T/02:00PM-06:00PM
Meets from 06/30/2015 to 06/30/2015 		HPR N 226
Session: Misc
Meets With
  • PRTL 1280 001
Seating availability for all PRTL classes