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 Mar 26 only. Field trip April 5 - April 7. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping. 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: 1672
- 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 Mar 26 only. Field trip April 5 - April 7. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 16 only. Field trip Apr 26 - 28. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping
- Class Number: 1673
- 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 Apr 16 only. Field trip Apr 26 - 28. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, Feb 20 only. Field trip Mar 15-17. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. The field portion of this course will be conducted on the Green River below Flaming Gorge. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing
- Class Number: 3799
- Instructor: Leard, Joshua M
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $342.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, Feb 20 only. Field trip Mar 15-17. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. The field portion of this course will be conducted on the Green River below Flaming Gorge. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography
Class meets February 20 and March 6. Field trip March 1 - 3. Meet other photography minded students and learn the basics of landscape photography while exploring some of the many scenic areas Utah has 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). For more info contact Dan Smith, dan.k.smith@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: 1674
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $392.00
- Seats Available: 5
Class meets February 20 and March 6. Field trip March 1 - 3. Meet other photography minded students and learn the basics of landscape photography while exploring some of the many scenic areas Utah has 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). For more info contact Dan Smith, dan.k.smith@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
Classes are held from Jan 8 to Feb 19. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 1 & 2, Jan 8 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize 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: 3359
- Instructor: DAVIS, HYRUM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 2
Classes are held from Jan 8 to Feb 19. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 1 & 2, Jan 8 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize 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 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Classes are held from Jan 8 to Feb 19. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 1 & 2, Jan 8 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize 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 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 3360
- Instructor: DAVIS, HYRUM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 2
Classes are held from Jan 8 to Feb 19. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 1 & 2, Jan 8 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize 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 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Classes are held from Feb 26 to Apr 16. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 3 & 4, Feb 26 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. Spring Break on Mar 13. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 3394
- Instructor: DAVIS, HYRUM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 2
Classes are held from Feb 26 to Apr 16. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 3 & 4, Feb 26 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. Spring Break on Mar 13. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Classes are held from Feb 26 to Apr 16. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 3 & 4, Feb 26 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. Spring Break on Mar 13. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 13300
- Instructor: DAVIS, HYRUM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 1
Classes are held from Feb 26 to Apr 16. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with Sections 3 & 4, Feb 26 at 4:35 PM in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. Spring Break on Mar 13. 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 pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible after the 2nd day of class. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTL 161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship
Classes are held from Jan 09 to Feb 20. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on Jan 09 at 5:30pm in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. 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. Drops not possible after 2nd day of class. 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 161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship
- Class Number: 11113
- Instructor: DAVIS, HYRUM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 2
Classes are held from Jan 09 to Feb 20. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on Jan 09 at 5:30pm in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. 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. Drops not possible after 2nd day of class. 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 161 - 002 Rifle Marksmanship
Classes are held from Feb 27 to Apr 17. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on Feb 27 at 5:30pm in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. Spring Break on Mar 13. No camping. 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. Drops not possible after 2nd day of class. 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 161 - 002 Rifle Marksmanship
- Class Number: 11114
- Instructor: DAVIS, HYRUM
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $327.00
- Seats Available: 1
Classes are held from Feb 27 to Apr 17. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on Feb 27 at 5:30pm in room 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. Spring Break on Mar 13. No camping. 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. Drops not possible after 2nd day of class. 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 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets April 15. Field trip Apr 19-21. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
- Class Number: 1700
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $325.00
- Seats Available: 0
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets April 15. Field trip Apr 19-21. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 18 only. Field trip March 29 - 31. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 1675
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $333.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 18 only. Field trip March 29 - 31. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates April 2 only. Field trip April 12-14. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 2486
- Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $333.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates April 2 only. Field trip April 12-14. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 226 - 002 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. This class may require snowshoes for the actual orienteering portion of the class. Class meets March 26 only. Field trip Saturday, March 30 only. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 226 - 002 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 19503
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $268.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. This class may require snowshoes for the actual orienteering portion of the class. Class meets March 26 only. Field trip Saturday, March 30 only. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following second day after this meeting. Class meets Mar 21 only 3:05-6:00PM. Field trips Fri Mar 22 5-10PM (owling and night birds), and Sat Mar 23, 8:00AM-3:30PM (day birds). Bird encounters in natural environments with direct observation, field guides, optical equipment. Examines resource management, bird populations, and human recreation. No overnight camping. Fee includes lunches. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav
- Class Number: 6145
- Instructor: Wayment, Nikki
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $263.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following second day after this meeting. Class meets Mar 21 only 3:05-6:00PM. Field trips Fri Mar 22 5-10PM (owling and night birds), and Sat Mar 23, 8:00AM-3:30PM (day birds). Bird encounters in natural environments with direct observation, field guides, optical equipment. Examines resource management, bird populations, and human recreation. No overnight camping. Fee includes lunches. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets March 26 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah Fri, Sat, Sun, April 5-7. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Overnight camping. Top rope climbing fundamentals, rappelling, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 10313
- Instructor: WARD, JAKE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $407.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets March 26 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah Fri, Sat, Sun, April 5-7. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Overnight camping. Top rope climbing fundamentals, rappelling, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. 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
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing while spending the weekend in Southern Utah. Locations periodically change and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED ON THIS COURSE. Class meets on campus April 2nd. Climbing field trip April 12th-14th. This course focuses on the fundamentals of top-rope climbing which include: proper anchor building, belaying, climbing movement, rappelling, and other safe climbing practices. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drops after the second day following the meeting. For additional information contact Nick Rushford at nick.rushford@utah.edu. 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: 9102
- Instructor: RILEY, MIKE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $407.00
- Seats Available: 2
Learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing while spending the weekend in Southern Utah. Locations periodically change and will be announced at the beginning of each semester. FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED ON THIS COURSE. Class meets on campus April 2nd. Climbing field trip April 12th-14th. This course focuses on the fundamentals of top-rope climbing which include: proper anchor building, belaying, climbing movement, rappelling, and other safe climbing practices. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. No drops after the second day following the meeting. For additional information contact Nick Rushford at nick.rushford@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr. 2nd only. Field trip to Moab, Utah, Fri, Sat, Sun, April 12 – April 14. Review top rope technique. Intro lead climb fundamentals. Sport lead climbing, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 9632
- Instructor: WARD, JAKE
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $407.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr. 2nd only. Field trip to Moab, Utah, Fri, Sat, Sun, April 12 – April 14. Review top rope technique. Intro lead climb fundamentals. Sport lead climbing, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Classes meeting on Jan. 7 will take place at the University of Utah, and will meet in HPR E 206. All the Following Classes meet at Momentum Millcreek (3173 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109). Climbing Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 4, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22. Fee includes use of Momentum equipment and during designated class hours. Intro to top rope climbing fundamentals, climbing movement, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 3631
- Instructor: Snavely, Zachary
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $407.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Classes meeting on Jan. 7 will take place at the University of Utah, and will meet in HPR E 206. All the Following Classes meet at Momentum Millcreek (3173 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109). Climbing Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 25, Mar. 4, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22. Fee includes use of Momentum equipment and during designated class hours. Intro to top rope climbing fundamentals, climbing movement, and anchors will be discussed and practiced. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 252 - 001 Hike Canyonlands N.P.
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 8 only. Field trip Apr 12-14. Day hikes and overnight camping in Canyonlands N. P. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 252 - 001 Hike Canyonlands N.P.
- Class Number: 3434
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $377.00
- Seats Available: 2
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 8 only. Field trip Apr 12-14. Day hikes and overnight camping in Canyonlands N. P. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 18 only. Field trip Mar 22-24. Overnight camping and day hikes. No backpacking. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
- Class Number: 3361
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $340.00
- Seats Available: 1
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 18 only. Field trip Mar 22-24. Overnight camping and day hikes. No backpacking. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 258 - 001 Day Hikes & Dark Skies
This course will take us into Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and surrounding public lands to explore a sampling of trails, arches, vistas, overlooks, and the celebrated dark skies of Southern Utah, Fri-Sun, 3/8 – 3/10. From our base camp at Dead Horse Point State Park, we will venture out by foot during the day to explore what the area offers. At night we will journey into the cosmos to learn about the celebrated dark skies of southern Utah, explore cultural interpretations of constellations, and learn why our state has more dark sky parks than any other in the nation. This course has two class meetings, day hikes, dark sky exploration, and overnight camping. Camping is required. Attendance at both class meetings is mandatory. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 258 - 001 Day Hikes & Dark Skies
- Class Number: 18972
- Instructor: BARRUS, REN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $408.00
- Seats Available: 5
This course will take us into Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and surrounding public lands to explore a sampling of trails, arches, vistas, overlooks, and the celebrated dark skies of Southern Utah, Fri-Sun, 3/8 – 3/10. From our base camp at Dead Horse Point State Park, we will venture out by foot during the day to explore what the area offers. At night we will journey into the cosmos to learn about the celebrated dark skies of southern Utah, explore cultural interpretations of constellations, and learn why our state has more dark sky parks than any other in the nation. This course has two class meetings, day hikes, dark sky exploration, and overnight camping. Camping is required. Attendance at both class meetings is mandatory. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 261 - 001 NR-Backpack SanRaf Reef
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 25 only. Field trip April 5 - 7. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 261 - 001 NR-Backpack SanRaf Reef
- Class Number: 2537
- 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 is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 25 only. Field trip April 5 - 7. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 3rd only. Field trip Apr 12-14. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and trading only minimal comforts. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack
- Class Number: 8314
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $355.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 3rd only. Field trip Apr 12-14. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and trading only minimal comforts. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTL 263 - 001 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 March 19 & March 26. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun March 29 - March 31. 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 - 001 Canyoneering I: Techncl
- Class Number: 13914
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 2
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 March 19 & March 26. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun March 29 - March 31. 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
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 March 25 & April 1. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun April 5 - 7. 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: 16129
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: -1
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 March 25 & April 1. Overnight camping field trip all day Fri-Sun April 5 - 7. 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 Tuesdays, April 2 and April 9. Overnight Camping Field trip all day Fri-Sun April 12 - 14. 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@tignerfamily.org
PRTL 264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv
- Class Number: 13490
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Lecture
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 1
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 Tuesdays, April 2 and April 9. Overnight Camping Field trip all day Fri-Sun April 12 - 14. 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@tignerfamily.org
PRTL 268 - 001 Canyoneering III
Students enrolling in this class need to possess the skills learned in Canyoneering II 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 April 3 & 10 only. Overnight Camping Field Trip, Fri-Sun, April 12 - 14 . This course is the third in a three-part series to prepare students to challenge the American Canyoneering Association's Recreation Canyon Leader and Professional Guide course/exams if desired. Advanced canyoneering skills in 3B canyons will be covered including advanced anchor building, pothole escapes, mechanical advantage, lowering and hauling, as well as issues concerning our federally managed lands as they relate to this course. 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 268 - 001 Canyoneering III
- Class Number: 13909
- Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $412.00
- Seats Available: 3
Students enrolling in this class need to possess the skills learned in Canyoneering II 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 April 3 & 10 only. Overnight Camping Field Trip, Fri-Sun, April 12 - 14 . This course is the third in a three-part series to prepare students to challenge the American Canyoneering Association's Recreation Canyon Leader and Professional Guide course/exams if desired. Advanced canyoneering skills in 3B canyons will be covered including advanced anchor building, pothole escapes, mechanical advantage, lowering and hauling, as well as issues concerning our federally managed lands as they relate to this course. 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.