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.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 20 only. Field trip March 31 - April 2. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 1731
  • Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $332.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 20 only. Field trip March 31 - April 2. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 10 only. Field trip Apr 21 - 23. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 1732
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $332.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 10 only. Field trip Apr 21 - 23. Focused coverage of topics at a front-range campground. Overnight camping at a developed campground. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, Feb 22 only. Field trip Mar 17-19. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. The field portion of this course will be conducted on the Green River below Flaming Gorge. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 4256
  • Instructor: LANDWARD, JOHN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $342.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wednesday, Feb 22 only. Field trip Mar 17-19. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. The field portion of this course will be conducted on the Green River below Flaming Gorge. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed Mar 8 and Mar 29 in the classroom. Field trip Mar 24-26, destination TBA. Students will need a camera with full manual settings to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital). This class will be camping as part of the course. For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography

  • Class Number: 1733
  • Instructor: PETERS, LANE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $347.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed Mar 8 and Mar 29 in the classroom. Field trip Mar 24-26, destination TBA. Students will need a camera with full manual settings to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital). This class will be camping as part of the course. For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets March 30 and April 13 in the classroom. Field trip April 7-9, destination TBA at first class meeting. Students will need a camera with full manual settings to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital).This class will be camping as part of the course. For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 150 - 002 NR-Nature Photography

  • Class Number: 17815
  • Instructor: PETERS, LANE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $347.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets March 30 and April 13 in the classroom. Field trip April 7-9, destination TBA at first class meeting. Students will need a camera with full manual settings to be able to participate and complete course assignments (film or digital).This class will be camping as part of the course. For more info contact Lane Peters at lane.peters@utah.edu. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Classes are held from Jan 10 to Feb 21. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with sections 1 & 2, Jan10 at 4:35pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class at your scheduled time. No Camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 3723
  • Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $327.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Classes are held from Jan 10 to Feb 21. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with sections 1 & 2, Jan10 at 4:35pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class at your scheduled time. No Camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Classes are held from Jan 10 to Feb 21. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with sections 1 & 2, Jan10 at 4:35pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class at your scheduled time. No Camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 3724
  • Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $327.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Classes are held from Jan 10 to Feb 21. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with sections 1 & 2, Jan10 at 4:35pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class at your scheduled time. No Camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Classes are held from February 28th to April 18th. No class March 14th. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with sections 3 & 4, February 28 at 4:35pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class at your scheduled time. No Camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 160 - 004 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 17438
  • Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $327.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Classes are held from February 28th to April 18th. No class March 14th. First lecture attendance is mandatory and will be a combined introductory meeting with sections 3 & 4, February 28 at 4:35pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class at your scheduled time. No Camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper pistol nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade and .22 caliber pistols. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who utilize their own .22 caliber pistol. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship


Classes are held from Jan 11 to Feb 22. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on Jan 11 at 5:30pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper rifle nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade, air rifles. Drops not possible after 2nd day of class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 161 - 001 Rifle Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 13482
  • Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $327.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Classes are held from Jan 11 to Feb 22. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on Jan 11 at 5:30pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper rifle nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade, air rifles. Drops not possible after 2nd day of class. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 161 - 002 Rifle Marksmanship


Classes are held from March 1st to April 19th. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on March 1st at 5:30pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No class on March 15th for Spring Break. No camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper rifle nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade, air rifles. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 161 - 002 Rifle Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 13483
  • Instructor: COLLINS, BRAD A
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $327.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Classes are held from March 1st to April 19th. First class meeting attendance is mandatory and meets on March 1st at 5:30pm in NS 203. Shooting sessions begin second week of class. No class on March 15th for Spring Break. No camping. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper rifle nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade, air rifles. Drops not possible 2 days after the first class meeting. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 27. Field trip Apr 7-9. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area

  • Class Number: 1763
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $325.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets March 27. Field trip Apr 7-9. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 20 only. Field trip March 31 April 2. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 1734
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $333.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 20 only. Field trip March 31 April 2. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Mar 27 only. Field trip April 7-9. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 2740
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $333.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class dates Mar 27 only. Field trip April 7-9. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 224 - 003 NR-Desert Backpacking


Backpacking: Resource management issues, skills, safety, and consumerism. Class meets March 21 only. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Field program March 31-2. Ideas and approaches to environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY WOMEN AND CREATED FOR A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE. Techniques, backcountry specific information and discussions directed and pertaining to females will be a large part of course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 224 - 003 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 15022
  • Instructor: GORTON, CLAIRE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $333.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Backpacking: Resource management issues, skills, safety, and consumerism. Class meets March 21 only. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Field program March 31-2. Ideas and approaches to environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT BY WOMEN AND CREATED FOR A FEMALE PERSPECTIVE. Techniques, backcountry specific information and discussions directed and pertaining to females will be a large part of course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. This class may require snowshoes for the actual orienteering portion of the class. Class meets Apr 4 only. Field trip Apr 8 only. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 10434
  • Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $268.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. This class may require snowshoes for the actual orienteering portion of the class. Class meets Apr 4 only. Field trip Apr 8 only. No camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following second day after this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only 3:05-6:00PM. Field trips Fri Mar 24 5-10PM (owling and night birds), and Sat Mar 25, 8:00AM-3:30PM (day birds). Bird encounters in natural environments with direct observation, field guides, optical equipment. Examines resource management, bird populations, and human recreation. No overnight camping. Fee includes lunches. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav

  • Class Number: 6809
  • Instructor: Wayment, Nikki
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $263.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible following second day after this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only 3:05-6:00PM. Field trips Fri Mar 24 5-10PM (owling and night birds), and Sat Mar 25, 8:00AM-3:30PM (day birds). Bird encounters in natural environments with direct observation, field guides, optical equipment. Examines resource management, bird populations, and human recreation. No overnight camping. Fee includes lunches. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 21 only. Field Trip to Moab, Utah Fri, Sat, Sun, Mar 3-5 introduction to vertical rock climbing. Overnight Camping. Top rope climbing fundamentals and rappelling, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 230 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 12202
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $407.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Feb 21 only. Field Trip to Moab, Utah Fri, Sat, Sun, Mar 3-5 introduction to vertical rock climbing. Overnight Camping. Top rope climbing fundamentals and rappelling, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 4 only. Field Trip destination TBA, Utah, Fri, Sat, Sun, Apr 14-16. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Overnight Camping. Top rope climbing fundamentals and rappelling, anchors. Contact lane.peters@utah.edu for questions about this course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 230 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 10479
  • Instructor: RUSHFORD, NICK
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $407.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 4 only. Field Trip destination TBA, Utah, Fri, Sat, Sun, Apr 14-16. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Overnight Camping. Top rope climbing fundamentals and rappelling, anchors. Contact lane.peters@utah.edu for questions about this course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 21 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah, Fri, Sat, Sun, March 31 – April 2. Review top rope technique. Intro lead climb fundamentals. Sport lead climbing, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 231 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 11253
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $407.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 21 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah, Fri, Sat, Sun, March 31 – April 2. Review top rope technique. Intro lead climb fundamentals. Sport lead climbing, anchors. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I


Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Petzl Technical Institute (2929 S. Decker Lake Dr. West Valley City, UT 84119). Climbing Jan 9, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24. Fee includes use of Petzl facilities and gear. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing I

  • Class Number: 4046
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $407.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Classes meet at Petzl Technical Institute (2929 S. Decker Lake Dr. West Valley City, UT 84119). Climbing Jan 9, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 6, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17, 24. Fee includes use of Petzl facilities and gear. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 7 only. Field trip March 31 - April 2 . Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. Special fee includes camp and park fees. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park

  • Class Number: 2811
  • Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $350.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 7 only. Field trip March 31 - April 2 . Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. Special fee includes camp and park fees. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 252 - 001 Hike Canyonlands N.P.


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 4 only. Field trip Apr 14-16. Day hikes and overnight camping in Canyonlands N. P. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 252 - 001 Hike Canyonlands N.P.

  • Class Number: 3807
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $340.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 4 only. Field trip Apr 14-16. Day hikes and overnight camping in Canyonlands N. P. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 1 only. Field trip Mar 17-19. Overnight camping and day hikes. No backpacking. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park

  • Class Number: 3725
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $340.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 1 only. Field trip Mar 17-19. Overnight camping and day hikes. No backpacking. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 261 - 001 NR-Backpack SanRaf Reef


Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 27 only. Field trip April 7-9. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 261 - 001 NR-Backpack SanRaf Reef

  • Class Number: 2812
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $330.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first class is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 27 only. Field trip April 7-9. Backpacking and overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 5th only. Field trip Apr 14-16. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and trading only minimal comforts. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 262 - 001 NR-Lightweight Backpack

  • Class Number: 9535
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Studies
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $355.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 5th only. Field trip Apr 14-16. Overnight camping. Students will finish this course with the skills and knowledge to reduce their current pack weight dramatically without compromising safety and trading only minimal comforts. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 263 - 001 Canyoneering I: Techncl


Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets March 21 and March 28. Field trip all day March 31- April 2. This class is for you if you haven't ever rappelled before or if you have been canyoneering for years and want to refine your technical skills. This course will review freeing stuck gear, locking off mid rappel, release and lowering a rappeller stuck on rappel and much more. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamily.org .

PRTL 263 - 001 Canyoneering I: Techncl

  • Class Number: 18694
  • Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $412.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets March 21 and March 28. Field trip all day March 31- April 2. This class is for you if you haven't ever rappelled before or if you have been canyoneering for years and want to refine your technical skills. This course will review freeing stuck gear, locking off mid rappel, release and lowering a rappeller stuck on rappel and much more. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamily.org .

PRTL 263 - 070 Canyoneering I: Techncl


Attendance to the first class meeting (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets March 29 and April 5. Field trip April 7-9. This class is for you if you haven't ever rappelled before or if you have been canyoneering for years and want to refine your technical skills. This course will review freeing stuck gear, locking off mid rappel, release and lowering a rappeller stuck on rappel and much more. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamily.org .

PRTL 263 - 070 Canyoneering I: Techncl

  • Class Number: 4258
  • Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $412.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance to the first class meeting (prior to field trip) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets March 29 and April 5. Field trip April 7-9. This class is for you if you haven't ever rappelled before or if you have been canyoneering for years and want to refine your technical skills. This course will review freeing stuck gear, locking off mid rappel, release and lowering a rappeller stuck on rappel and much more. Class meets at Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801-587-2520. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamily.org .

PRTL 264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv


Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets April 4 and April 11. Field program April 14, 15, 16. Overnight camping. This course covers advanced skills such as ascending fixed ropes, pothole problem solving, guided rappels and much more. This is the second course of three. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamily.org .

PRTL 264 - 001 Canyoneering II: Adv

  • Class Number: 17813
  • Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $412.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets April 4 and April 11. Field program April 14, 15, 16. Overnight camping. This course covers advanced skills such as ascending fixed ropes, pothole problem solving, guided rappels and much more. This is the second course of three. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamily.org .

PRTL 268 - 001 Canyoneering III


Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets April 10 & 17 only. Overnight Camping Field Trip, Fri-Sun, April 21 - 23. This course is the third in a three part series to prepare students to challenge the American Canyoneering Association's Recreation Canyon Leader and Professional Guide course/exams. Advanced canyoneering skills in 3B canyons will be covered including mechanical advantage, lowering and hauling, as well as issues concerning our federally managed lands as they relate to this course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamly.org.

PRTL 268 - 001 Canyoneering III

  • Class Number: 18689
  • Instructor: Tigner, Roscoe
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $412.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at both class meetings (prior to field program) is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following the first class meeting. Class meets April 10 & 17 only. Overnight Camping Field Trip, Fri-Sun, April 21 - 23. This course is the third in a three part series to prepare students to challenge the American Canyoneering Association's Recreation Canyon Leader and Professional Guide course/exams. Advanced canyoneering skills in 3B canyons will be covered including mechanical advantage, lowering and hauling, as well as issues concerning our federally managed lands as they relate to this course. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php If you have any questions please contact your instructor for this class at drtigner@tignerfamly.org.

PRTL 280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets March 21 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah Fri, Sat, Sun, March 31 - April 2. An introduction to vertical self-rescue in a bottom managed setting. Example: belay transfers & escapes, counter ascension & counter balance lowering will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php

PRTL 280 - 001 NR-Rock Rescue I

  • Class Number: 11251
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $407.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets March 21 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah Fri, Sat, Sun, March 31 - April 2. An introduction to vertical self-rescue in a bottom managed setting. Example: belay transfers & escapes, counter ascension & counter balance lowering will be taught and practiced. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@MountainED.com. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, seehttp://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php