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 1313 - 001 NR-Canoe Lake Powell
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 20 only. Field trip Oct 1-3. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1313 - 001 NR-Canoe Lake Powell
- Class Number: 1410
- Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $85.00
- Seats Available: 4
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 20 only. Field trip Oct 1-3. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1316 - 001 Paddle Boarding (SUP)
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Students will learn about board design, construction, repair, paddle shape, and other paddleboarding related features. Skill sessions will focus on fundamental paddleboarding skills including, stance, balance, paddle techniques, stance transitions, how to fall, and associated water risk management skills. Class meets Aug 25 only. Field trip Sept 17 - 19. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1316 - 001 Paddle Boarding (SUP)
- Class Number: 9830
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $99.00
- Seats Available: 5
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Students will learn about board design, construction, repair, paddle shape, and other paddleboarding related features. Skill sessions will focus on fundamental paddleboarding skills including, stance, balance, paddle techniques, stance transitions, how to fall, and associated water risk management skills. Class meets Aug 25 only. Field trip Sept 17 - 19. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1340 - 001 Backcountry Yoga
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. This course will be taking place down in the Uinta Mountains. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 24 only. Field trip on Aug 27 - 29. Overnight camping. This introductory class is designed for students to unplug, let go, and find their Zen in a nature based setting Focusing 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 (w/LNT) and making healthy living and lifestyle choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to enjoy entry level paddle boarding, hiking, as well as incorporating and practicing yoga both on land and on the water. Overnight camping, cooking outdoor, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding will be covered in this class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1340 - 001 Backcountry Yoga
- Class Number: 10574
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Requisites: Yes
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $99.00
- Seats Available: 6
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. This course will be taking place down in the Uinta Mountains. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 24 only. Field trip on Aug 27 - 29. Overnight camping. This introductory class is designed for students to unplug, let go, and find their Zen in a nature based setting Focusing 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 (w/LNT) and making healthy living and lifestyle choices. Students will have the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to enjoy entry level paddle boarding, hiking, as well as incorporating and practicing yoga both on land and on the water. Overnight camping, cooking outdoor, hiking and stand-up paddle boarding will be covered in this class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php