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.
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 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 19 only. Field trip Feb 27-29. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 1327
- Instructor: SZOLOSI, ANDREW M
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $21.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 19 only. Field trip Feb 27-29. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 11 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking&Camp
- Class Number: 2092
- Instructor: JORGENSEN, LISA J
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $21.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 11 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping at developed campground. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1133 - 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 1133 - 050 NR-Backpak Fishing S. Utah
- Class Number: 13526
- Instructor: ROTHWELL, ERIN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 5
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 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photo Backpak
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 22, April 12. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 1150 - 001 NR-Nature Photo Backpak
- Class Number: 1344
- Instructor: BRUNISHOLZ, ARTHUR C
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $19.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 22, April 12. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping, backpacking. Intensive coverage of subject in a back country setting.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. 1st class: NS 204. No camping. Classes Jan 13 - Feb 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 4:35-6:35 pm.
PRTL 1160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 2104
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. 1st class: NS 204. No camping. Classes Jan 13 - Feb 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 4:35-6:35 pm.
PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 13 - Feb. 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 6:45 - 8:45 pm.
PRTL 1160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 2105
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. No camping. Classes Jan 13 - Feb. 24. Shooting sessions begin Jan 20, 6:45 - 8:45 pm.
PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 9 - Apr 27. No camping.
PRTL 1160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship
- Class Number: 9378
- Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $50.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Partial refund for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 9 - Apr 27. No camping.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Class meets Mar 27. Hiking Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24. Field sessions are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PRTL 1219 - 001 NR-Day Hikes Wasatch
- Class Number: 9405
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $6.00
- Seats Available: 24
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. No camping. Class meets Mar 27. Hiking Mar 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24. Field sessions are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 5 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area
- Class Number: 2385
- Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $18.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 5 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1224 - 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. Backpacking and overnight camping. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 2504
- Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $16.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 8 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Backpacking and overnight camping. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Apr 6 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Backpacking and overnight camping. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking
- Class Number: 5384
- Instructor: ARAVE, JOSEPH
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $16.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Apr 6 only. Field trip Apr 16-18. Backpacking and overnight camping. Class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Ft. Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks
Attendance at first class meeting is 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 a field lunch and clothes for winter conditions. Snowshoes or free-heel skiis may be necessary. As trackers, students interpret behavior, adaptation, and inter-species relationships. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1225 - 001 NR-Animal Behav/Tracks
- Class Number: 2693
- Instructor: GALLEGOS, ANTHONY A
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $15.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at first class meeting is 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 a field lunch and clothes for winter conditions. Snowshoes or free-heel skiis may be necessary. As trackers, students interpret behavior, adaptation, and inter-species relationships. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip Apr 3. No camping.
PRTL 1226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass
- Class Number: 2387
- Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $14.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not posssible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip Apr 3. No camping.
PRTL 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this 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 1230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 1352
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this 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 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this 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 1230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I
- Class Number: 1353
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this 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 1231 - 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 1231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 14275
- Instructor: HILL, EDWARD L
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 7
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 1231 - 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 1231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II
- Class Number: 14276
- Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $17.00
- Seats Available: 13
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 1232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 8. Field trip April 16-18. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem
- Class Number: 11902
- Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $30.00
- Seats Available: 10
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 8. Field trip April 16-18. Requires significant previous climbing experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping. This class meets at the Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
Attendance at 1st class metting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 1. Climbing Apr 9-11. Covers mechanics of climbing. Requires previous experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem
- Class Number: 9375
- Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 11
Attendance at 1st class metting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 1. Climbing Apr 9-11. Covers mechanics of climbing. Requires previous experience, climbing shoes. Overnight camping.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 24.
PRTL 1237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing
- Class Number: 11173
- Instructor: HILL, EDWARD L
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $72.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). Climbing Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 3, 10, 24.
PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park
- Class Number: 1468
- Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $24.00
- Seats Available: 13
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike (paved surfaces only). All ability levels. This class meets at Outdoor Recreation Program in Fort Douglas. For directions call 581-8516.
PRTL 1252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Field trip Apr 23-25. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands
- Class Number: 1350
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $22.00
- Seats Available: 9
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Field trip Apr 23-25. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 8 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping and day hikes.
PRTL 1256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park
- Class Number: 1349
- Instructor: ROGERS, JOHN
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $18.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 8 only. Field trip Mar 26-28. Overnight camping and day hikes.
PRTL 1261 - 001 NR-Backpack San Raf Reef
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1261 - 001 NR-Backpack San Raf Reef
- Class Number: 2505
- Instructor: THOMPSON, TONY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $20.00
- Seats Available: 8
Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 22 only. Field trip Apr 2-4. Backpacking and overnight camping.
PRTL 1263 - 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 1263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering
- Class Number: 13532
- Instructor: AYRES, TROY
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.5
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $24.00
- Seats Available: 9
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 2015 - 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 Mar 31 only. Field trip Mar 25-28. Overnight camping. 2 hour class. Transportation included. 4 day field trip. Day hikes, natural history, unique scenery.
PRTL 2015 - 001 NR-Arches/Capitol Reef
- Class Number: 1347
- Component: Clinical
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $70.00
- Seats Available: 22
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 25 and Mar 31 only. Field trip Mar 25-28. Overnight camping. 2 hour class. Transportation included. 4 day field trip. Day hikes, natural history, unique scenery.