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.
THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.
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.
PRTW 318 - 001 NR-Whitewater Kayak II
This pool class is for students to become proficient with basic kayaking strokes and skills and to become more familiar with basic river safety considerations, river classifications and whitewater paddling resources. Previous kayaking experience is required. Completion of the Beginning Kayaking class is recommended but at a minimum, the student should be able to maintain balance in a solo kayak, brace, paddle forward, backward, turn and stop the boat at will. In the process, we will get some exercise and have some fun. Class meets in the HPR Natatorium Sept 26, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14 only. 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. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTW 318 - 001 NR-Whitewater Kayak II
- Class Number: 19879
- Instructor: GARDNER, ERIC T
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $360.00
- Seats Available: 0
This pool class is for students to become proficient with basic kayaking strokes and skills and to become more familiar with basic river safety considerations, river classifications and whitewater paddling resources. Previous kayaking experience is required. Completion of the Beginning Kayaking class is recommended but at a minimum, the student should be able to maintain balance in a solo kayak, brace, paddle forward, backward, turn and stop the boat at will. In the process, we will get some exercise and have some fun. Class meets in the HPR Natatorium Sept 26, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14 only. 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. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTW 340 - 001 Backcountry Yoga
Unplug, let go, and find your Zen in a nature-based setting in this introductory class. We will focus on forgetting about "what's next”, making the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and how we can more freely do this in nature by having a full sensory experience through sights, sounds, smells, etc. Students will also learn about camping (with Leave No Trace) and making healthy lifestyle choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to enjoy entry-level paddleboarding, hiking, as well as practicing yoga both on land and on the water. Overnight camping, outdoor cooking, hiking, and stand-up paddleboarding will be covered in this class. Class meets on-campus on September 5 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be from September 27-29. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
PRTW 340 - 001 Backcountry Yoga
- Class Number: 16523
- Instructor: OLLIVIER, APRIL
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 0.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $447.00
- Seats Available: 2
Unplug, let go, and find your Zen in a nature-based setting in this introductory class. We will focus on forgetting about "what's next”, making the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and how we can more freely do this in nature by having a full sensory experience through sights, sounds, smells, etc. Students will also learn about camping (with Leave No Trace) and making healthy lifestyle choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to enjoy entry-level paddleboarding, hiking, as well as practicing yoga both on land and on the water. Overnight camping, outdoor cooking, hiking, and stand-up paddleboarding will be covered in this class. Class meets on-campus on September 5 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be from September 27-29. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.