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 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 31 only. Field trip June 9-11. Overnight camping two nights, 6 p.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 1205
- Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $332.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 31 only. Field trip June 9-11. Overnight camping two nights, 6 p.m. Friday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 28 only. Field trip July 7- 9. Overnight camping two nights, 6 p.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 120 - 004 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 4499
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $332.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 28 only. Field trip July 7- 9. Overnight camping two nights, 6 p.m. Saturday through 9 p.m. Sunday. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 133 - 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 21 only. Field trip June 23-25. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 133 - 001 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 5997
- Instructor: BYBEE, KYLE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $342.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets June 21 only. Field trip June 23-25. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 24 & June 14. Field trip June 9-11. Overnight camping and backpacking will be a part of this class. Students will need a camera with full manual capabilities to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital). For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography
- Class Number: 7258
- Instructor: PETERS, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $347.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 24 & June 14. Field trip June 9-11. Overnight camping and backpacking will be a part of this class. Students will need a camera with full manual capabilities to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital). For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
First class meeting attendance is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class will be meeting at SLC Hendrickson PMAA Range (I-80 Exit 134). Classes May 16- June 27. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 2499
- Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 0
First class meeting attendance is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class will be meeting at SLC Hendrickson PMAA Range (I-80 Exit 134). Classes May 16- June 27. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 219 - 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 16 only. Field trips May 19, May 26, and June 2, 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and first aid, emergency shelter and fire building. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 4133
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $260.00
- Seats Available: 3
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 16 only. Field trips May 19, May 26, and June 2, 2:00pm - 7:00pm. Wilderness navigation, preparation, safety and first aid, emergency shelter and fire building. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 6 only. Field trip July 8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 1211
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $268.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 6 only. Field trip July 8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 18 only. Climbing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 28 - 30 near Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact nate.smith@mountained.com with questions. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 7256
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $407.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 18 only. Climbing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 28 - 30 near Salt Lake City area. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact nate.smith@mountained.com with questions. 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/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 253 - 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 22 only. Field Trip June 2-4. Overnight Camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 253 - 001 Hike Bryce National Prk
- Class Number: 4947
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $340.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 22 only. Field Trip June 2-4. Overnight Camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
Canyoneering Southern Utah: Attendance at both meetings (prior to the field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills taught based on the ACA international Level 1 standards such as logistics and safety, Leave No Trace ethics, basic knots, intro to anchors and rigging, rappelling and belaying, self-rescue and more. Class meets May 23 & May 30. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun June 2 - 4. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at dtigner@tignerfamly.org
PRTL 263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 5733
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 3
Canyoneering Southern Utah: Attendance at both meetings (prior to the field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills taught based on the ACA international Level 1 standards such as logistics and safety, Leave No Trace ethics, basic knots, intro to anchors and rigging, rappelling and belaying, self-rescue and more. Class meets May 23 & May 30. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun June 2 - 4. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at dtigner@tignerfamly.org
PRTL 263 - 004 Canyoneering I: Techncl
Canyoneering Arches National Park: Attendance at both meetings (prior to the field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills taught based on the ACA international Level 1 standards such as logistics and safety, Leave No Trace ethics, basic knots, intro to anchors and rigging, rappelling and belaying, self-rescue and more. Class meets June 27 & July 11. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun July 14 - 16. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at dtigner@tignerfamly.org
PRTL 263 - 004 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 8662
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 4
Canyoneering Arches National Park: Attendance at both meetings (prior to the field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following the first class meeting. 1st of a 3- course series, but may be taken on its own. Technical skills taught based on the ACA international Level 1 standards such as logistics and safety, Leave No Trace ethics, basic knots, intro to anchors and rigging, rappelling and belaying, self-rescue and more. Class meets June 27 & July 11. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun July 14 - 16. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at dtigner@tignerfamly.org
PRTL 264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
Canyoneering Southern Utah: Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Tuesdays, June 13, and June 20. Overnight Camping Field trip all day Fri-Sun June 23 - 25. Technical skills taught based on the ACA International Level 2 standards such as Navigation, Map Reading, Knot Craft, Anchors, Rigging, On Rope Techniques, Campanion Rescue, ascending fixed ropes, passing a knot, and much more. This is the second course of three. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamly.org.
PRTL 264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
- Class Number: 8665
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 2
Canyoneering Southern Utah: Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets Tuesdays, June 13, and June 20. Overnight Camping Field trip all day Fri-Sun June 23 - 25. Technical skills taught based on the ACA International Level 2 standards such as Navigation, Map Reading, Knot Craft, Anchors, Rigging, On Rope Techniques, Campanion Rescue, ascending fixed ropes, passing a knot, and much more. This is the second course of three. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamly.org.
PRTL 280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 18 only. Field program is held on Fri, Sat, Sun, July 28-30. The class is held in the 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 with questions. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I
- Class Number: 8859
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $407.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 18 only. Field program is held on Fri, Sat, Sun, July 28-30. The class is held in the 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 with questions. If interested in rock climbing see PRTL 1230, 1231, 1232, 1233 above. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php