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
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.
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 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 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1040
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 12
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 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 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 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 2335
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 2
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 1120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
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 1120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 5170
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $37.00
- Seats Available: 6
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 1133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets June 24th only. Field trip June 26-28. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 7462
- Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets June 24th only. Field trip June 26-28. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1133 - 002 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
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 1133 - 002 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 2573
- Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 15
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 1140 - 060 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
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 1140 - 060 NR-Bike Tour & Camping
- Class Number: 6178
- Instructor: Kalwies, CATHERINE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $41.00
- Seats Available: 16
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.
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.
- Class Number: 1157
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $60.00
- Seats Available: 16
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 1161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship
First Class meeting attendance is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class will be meeting at the University Naval Science Building, second floor. Classes May 20 - July 01. Students will learn about and practice; shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper rifle nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade air rifles. 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 1161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship
- Class Number: 8793
- Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
- Instructor: SIMON, CLINTON G
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $60.00
- Seats Available: 16
First Class meeting attendance is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class will be meeting at the University Naval Science Building, second floor. Classes May 20 - July 01. Students will learn about and practice; shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper rifle nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade air rifles. 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 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. 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 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 2341
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 11
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 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
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 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1196
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $25.00
- Seats Available: 10
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 1230 - 060 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 30th only. Climbing Fri., Sat., Sun., July 10-12 in the Wasatch Mountains. This course covers an introduction to vertical rock climbing, including top rope fundaments, belay techniques, gear selection, climbing movement, rappelling, and basic anchor construction. 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 1230 - 060 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 5769
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 30th only. Climbing Fri., Sat., Sun., July 10-12 in the Wasatch Mountains. This course covers an introduction to vertical rock climbing, including top rope fundaments, belay techniques, gear selection, climbing movement, rappelling, and basic anchor construction. 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 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
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 1280, 1282, 1284 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 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 7308
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 12
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 1280, 1282, 1284 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 1253 - 001 Hike Bryce National Prk
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 1253 - 001 Hike Bryce National Prk
- Class Number: 5850
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $48.00
- 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 1263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
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 1263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 6989
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $120.00
- Seats Available: 15
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 1280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I
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 1280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I
- Class Number: 8584
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $115.00
- Seats Available: 15
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.