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 30 only. Field trip June 8-10. 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: 1179
- Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
- 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 30 only. Field trip June 8-10. 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 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 28 only. Field trip July 7-9. 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: 5260
- 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 28 only. Field trip July 7-9. 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
Class meets May 30, and June 13. Field trip June 8 - 10. Meet other photography minded students and learn the basics of landscape and adventure based photography while exploring some of the many National and State Parks the Western States have to offer. Locations change each semester and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Overnight (car) camping and hiking will be a part of this class. Students will need a camera with full manual exposure capabilities to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital). Food is provided on this course. For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. 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: 6136
- Instructor: PETERS, LANE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $392.00
- Seats Available: 3
Class meets May 30, and June 13. Field trip June 8 - 10. Meet other photography minded students and learn the basics of landscape and adventure based photography while exploring some of the many National and State Parks the Western States have to offer. Locations change each semester and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. Overnight (car) camping and hiking will be a part of this class. Students will need a camera with full manual exposure capabilities to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital). Food is provided on this course. For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php.
PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
The first class meeting is May 15th in Naval Science Room 203. This meeting is mandatory. Drops are not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. The remaining classes (May 22 - June 26) will meet at the SLC Hendrickson PMAA Range (I-80 Exit 134). Classes May 15 - June 26. A partial refund of special fees is available 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: 2412
- Instructor: DAVIS, HYRUM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 1
The first class meeting is May 15th in Naval Science Room 203. This meeting is mandatory. Drops are not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. The remaining classes (May 22 - June 26) will meet at the SLC Hendrickson PMAA Range (I-80 Exit 134). Classes May 15 - June 26. A partial refund of special fees is available 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 223 - 001 NR-Alpine Backpacking
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 26 only. Field Trip July 13-15. Resource management issues, skills, safety, and environmental ethics associated with hiking in high mountain environments. Overnight camping.. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 223 - 001 NR-Alpine Backpacking
- Class Number: 7913
- Instructor: WARD, JAKE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $334.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets June 26 only. Field Trip July 13-15. Resource management issues, skills, safety, and environmental ethics associated with hiking in high mountain environments. Overnight 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
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets July 5 only. Field trip July 7, 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: 1185
- 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 5 only. Field trip July 7, 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 17 only. Climbing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 27 - 29 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: 6134
- Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $407.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets July 17 only. Climbing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, July 27 - 29 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 21 only. Field Trip June 1-3. Overnight Camping. Trip may be moved to Capitol Reef National Park pending campground construction. 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: 4424
- Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $340.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets May 21 only. Field Trip June 1-3. Overnight Camping. Trip may be moved to Capitol Reef National Park pending campground construction. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
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 15 & May 22. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun May 25 - May 27. 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@tignerfamily.org
PRTL 263 - 002 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 5073
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 6
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 15 & May 22. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun May 25 - May 27. 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@tignerfamily.org
PRTL 264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
Students enrolling in this class need to possess the skills learned in Canyoneering I to take this class. Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets June 19, and June 26. Overnight Camping Field trip all day Fri-Sun June 29 - July 1. Technical skills taught based on the ACA International Level 2 standards such as Navigation, Map Reading, Knot Craft, Anchors, Rigging, On Rope Techniques, Companion 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: 7095
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 6
Students enrolling in this class need to possess the skills learned in Canyoneering I to take this class. Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets June 19, and June 26. Overnight Camping Field trip all day Fri-Sun June 29 - July 1. Technical skills taught based on the ACA International Level 2 standards such as Navigation, Map Reading, Knot Craft, Anchors, Rigging, On Rope Techniques, Companion 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.