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
Program Coordinators
Nate Bricker & Dr. Nate Furman
Annex C, Room 1106 & 1105
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.
PRTS 1228 - 002 Yurt Camping
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 14 only. Field program is held on Sept 18-20. Overnight camping in a yurt and/or tents, Uinta Mountains. 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 1228 - 002 Yurt Camping
- Class Number: 13348
- Instructor: CAMMERMEYER, TOM
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $30.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 14 only. Field program is held on Sept 18-20. Overnight camping in a yurt and/or tents, Uinta Mountains. 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 1412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Bakpak
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov. 30 only. Field program is held on Dec 4-6 in Uinta Mountains. 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.
PRTS 1412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Bakpak
- Class Number: 1683
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $25.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov. 30 only. Field program is held on Dec 4-6 in Uinta Mountains. 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.
PRTS 2007 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets 11/18/15 and 12/09/15 only. Field classes Dec 5-6. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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 2007 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1
- Class Number: 17295
- Instructor: Beckner, Josh
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $40.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets 11/18/15 and 12/09/15 only. Field classes Dec 5-6. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. 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.