Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
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.

PRTS 207 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 16 and Dec 14 only. Field classes Dec 10-11. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 207 - 001 Avalanche-Level 1

  • Class Number: 15169
  • Instructor: Beckner, Josh
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $307.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov 16 and Dec 14 only. Field classes Dec 10-11. No camping. Practical skills for travel over mountain snow, avalanche causes, snow stability, decision making, terrain selection and companion rescue. Students will earn a certificate of completion. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 228 - 001 NR-Yurt Camp Uinta Mtns


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 12 only. Field program is held on Sept 16-18. Overnight camping in a yurt and/or tents, Uinta Mountains. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 228 - 001 NR-Yurt Camp Uinta Mtns

  • Class Number: 12317
  • Instructor: CAMMERMEYER, TOM
  • Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
  • Component: Field Studies
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $322.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sept 12 only. Field program is held on Sept 16-18. Overnight camping in a yurt and/or tents, Uinta Mountains. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Backpack


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov. 28 only. Field program is held on Dec 2-4 in Uinta Mountains. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTS 412 - 001 NR-Snowshoe/Ski Backpack

  • Class Number: 9884
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $317.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Nov. 28 only. Field program is held on Dec 2-4 in Uinta Mountains. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php