Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Dr. Karen Paisley
Annex C, Room 1069
PRT Academic Advisor
Danyelle Farmer
Annex C, Room 1085
Director, Graduate Studies
Dr. Ed Ruddell
Annex C, Room 1066
NRL Program Coordinator
John Cederquist
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 1500 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 1ST CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Feb 19 only. Field trip Feb 27-29. Overnight camping at developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 2557
  • Instructor: SZOLOSI, ANDREW M
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $169.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Feb 19 only. Field trip Feb 27-29. Overnight camping at developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 11 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping at developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 2558
  • Instructor: JORGENSEN, LISA J
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $169.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 11 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping at developed campground.

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpak Fishing S. Utah


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, April 12 only. Field trip April 23-25. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping.

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpak Fishing S. Utah

  • Class Number: 13527
  • Instructor: ROTHWELL, ERIN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $168.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, April 12 only. Field trip April 23-25. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping.

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 22 Apr 12. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography

  • Class Number: 2561
  • Instructor: BRUNISHOLZ, ARTHUR C
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $167.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 22 Apr 12. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 13 - Feb 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 4:35-6:35 pm.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 9215
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $185.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 13 - Feb 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 4:35-6:35 pm.

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 13 - Feb 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 6:45 - 8:45 pm.

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 9216
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $185.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 13 - Feb 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 6:45 - 8:45 pm.

PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 9 - Apr 27.

PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 9461
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $185.00
  • Seats Available: -2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 9 - Apr 27.

PRTL 215 - 001 NR-Arches/Capitol Reef


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 25 and March 31. Field trip Mar 25-28. Overnight camping. Transportation included. 4-day field trip. Day hikes, natural history, unique scenery.

PRTL 215 - 001 NR-Arches/Capitol Reef

  • Class Number: 2564
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $218.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 25 and March 31. Field trip Mar 25-28. Overnight camping. Transportation included. 4-day field trip. Day hikes, natural history, unique scenery.

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Apr 5 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Overnight camping and backpacking.

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area

  • Class Number: 2676
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $166.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Apr 5 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Overnight camping and backpacking.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 8 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping and backpacking. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 2567
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $164.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 8 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping and backpacking. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Apr 6 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Overnight camping and backpacking. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 5350
  • Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $164.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Apr 6 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Overnight camping and backpacking. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks


Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class and field trips meet Jan 31, Feb 7, 14. No camping. 3 days only. Bring lunch and clothes for winter conditions. Snowshoes or heel-free skiis may be necessary. As trackers, students interpret behavior, adaption, and inter-species relationships. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks

  • Class Number: 3108
  • Instructor: GALLEGOS, ANTHONY A
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $163.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class and field trips meet Jan 31, Feb 7, 14. No camping. 3 days only. Bring lunch and clothes for winter conditions. Snowshoes or heel-free skiis may be necessary. As trackers, students interpret behavior, adaption, and inter-species relationships. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip Apr 3. No camping.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 2675
  • Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $137.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip Apr 3. No camping.

PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 20. Climbing Mar , 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.

PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 2562
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $152.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 20. Climbing Mar , 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.

PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 21. Climbing Mar 10, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.

PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 2563
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $152.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 21. Climbing Mar 10, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21. No camping. Fundamentals of mountain travel, ropework, and rock climbing for beginners.

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II


Indoor climbing. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Classes and climbing at Rockreation (3900 So. 2074 E.) Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 25. No camping. Requires previous climbing experience. Additional $55 fee required to Rockreation.

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 14446
  • Instructor: HILL, EDWARD L
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $152.00
  • Seats Available: 6

Indoor climbing. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Classes and climbing at Rockreation (3900 So. 2074 E.) Jan 15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 25. No camping. Requires previous climbing experience. Additional $55 fee required to Rockreation.

PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II


Outdoor climbing. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 13. Climbing Feb 20, 27, Mar 5, 12, Apr 2. No camping. Requires previous climbing experience, climbing shoes.

PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 14447
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $152.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Outdoor climbing. Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 13. Climbing Feb 20, 27, Mar 5, 12, Apr 2. No camping. Requires previous climbing experience, climbing shoes.

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 22. Field trip April 16-18. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes, overnight camping. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem

  • Class Number: 11913
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $165.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 22. Field trip April 16-18. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes, overnight camping. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 22. Climbing Apr 9-11. Overnight camping. Covers mechanics of climbing. Requires previous experience & climbing shoes.

PRTL 236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem

  • Class Number: 9421
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $155.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Jan 22. Climbing Apr 9-11. Overnight camping. Covers mechanics of climbing. Requires previous experience & climbing shoes.

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing


Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Climbing Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 24.

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing

  • Class Number: 11174
  • Instructor: HILL, EDWARD L
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $213.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Climbing Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 24.

PRTL 245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bick (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park

  • Class Number: 5530
  • Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $172.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bick (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.

PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd daty following this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Field trip Apr 23-25. Backpacking and overnight camping.

PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands

  • Class Number: 9830
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $170.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd daty following this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Field trip Apr 23-25. Backpacking and overnight camping.

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 8 only. Field trip Mar. 26-28. Overnight camping and day hikes.

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park

  • Class Number: 9217
  • Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $166.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 8 only. Field trip Mar. 26-28. Overnight camping and day hikes.

PRTL 261 - 001 Bakpak SanRaf Reef


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping and backpacking.

PRTL 261 - 001 Bakpak SanRaf Reef

  • Class Number: 5531
  • Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $168.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping and backpacking.

PRTL 263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., March 31 only. Field trip April 8-10. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping.

PRTL 263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering

  • Class Number: 13533
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $159.00
  • Seats Available: 6

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., March 31 only. Field trip April 8-10. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping.