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.
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 17 only. Field trip Oct 5-7. 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: 1544
- Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $85.00
- Seats Available: 7
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Sep 17 only. Field trip Oct 5-7. 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 29 only. Field trip Sept 21 - 23. 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: 12298
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $99.00
- Seats Available: 0
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 29 only. Field trip Sept 21 - 23. Overnight camping. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1317 - 001 NR-Kayaking I
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 23, 30 Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 6pm-8pm.. No camping. Class meets at the HPR Natatorium. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1317 - 001 NR-Kayaking I
- Class Number: 5206
- Instructor: BISGROVE, BRENT W
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 1.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $38.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Aug 23, 30 Sept 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 6pm-8pm.. No camping. Class meets at the HPR Natatorium. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1323 - 001 NR-Sea Kayaking
This is an intro to sea kayaking course which will include boat packing, basic paddle strokes, rescue techniques, overnight camping, local geological and historical education and Leave No Trace practice. This four-day adventure will take place on Lake Powell and the student will be responsible for their own kayak rental, food, camping fees, and any additional gear you might need. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 3rd (Wednesday) 6-9pm only. Field trip to Lake Powell October 18th-21st (Thu – Sun). Overnight camping. Students are responsible for kayak rental. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1323 - 001 NR-Sea Kayaking
- Class Number: 15804
- Instructor: BARRUS, REN
- Component: Field Work
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $75.00
- Seats Available: 1
This is an intro to sea kayaking course which will include boat packing, basic paddle strokes, rescue techniques, overnight camping, local geological and historical education and Leave No Trace practice. This four-day adventure will take place on Lake Powell and the student will be responsible for their own kayak rental, food, camping fees, and any additional gear you might need. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets October 3rd (Wednesday) 6-9pm only. Field trip to Lake Powell October 18th-21st (Thu – Sun). Overnight camping. Students are responsible for kayak rental. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php
PRTW 1332 - 001 Canoe Labyrinth Canyon
This class will focus on the basics of canoeing, hiking and camping while learning Leave No Trace backcountry travel ethics. The field portion of this class will take place over Fall Break October 10 – 14th. Students will also learn about the natural and human history of the canyon. Attention will be given to contemporary resource management challenges and current user conflicts. In addition, the course will focus on risk management, consumerism, and environmental ethics. The field trip involves being outdoors in a desert environment, being on the river in canoes the entire trip and camping in tents in undeveloped campsites along the river. Expect daytime temperatures between 50 to75 degrees and nighttime temperatures between 25 to 40 degrees. The field trip involves extensive canoeing and some hiking, and this may be physically challenging to some. Students should be in decent physical condition with the ability to walk 4 miles and swim 200 yards. Travel will normally be at a conservative pace, although adjustments due to weather or other conditions may be needed. Students are responsible for supplying their own meals, cooking equipment and camping gear which can all be rented from Outdoor Adventures on campus. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. For additional information contact Tim White at Tim.white@utah.edu.
PRTW 1332 - 001 Canoe Labyrinth Canyon
- Class Number: 15428
- Instructor: WHITE, TiM W
- Component: Field Studies
- Type: In Person
- Units: 3.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $155.00
- Seats Available: 4
This class will focus on the basics of canoeing, hiking and camping while learning Leave No Trace backcountry travel ethics. The field portion of this class will take place over Fall Break October 10 – 14th. Students will also learn about the natural and human history of the canyon. Attention will be given to contemporary resource management challenges and current user conflicts. In addition, the course will focus on risk management, consumerism, and environmental ethics. The field trip involves being outdoors in a desert environment, being on the river in canoes the entire trip and camping in tents in undeveloped campsites along the river. Expect daytime temperatures between 50 to75 degrees and nighttime temperatures between 25 to 40 degrees. The field trip involves extensive canoeing and some hiking, and this may be physically challenging to some. Students should be in decent physical condition with the ability to walk 4 miles and swim 200 yards. Travel will normally be at a conservative pace, although adjustments due to weather or other conditions may be needed. Students are responsible for supplying their own meals, cooking equipment and camping gear which can all be rented from Outdoor Adventures on campus. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. For additional information contact Tim White at Tim.white@utah.edu.
PRTW 1335 - 001 Sailing Basic Keelboat
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus September 13th and September 20th only. Field sessions Fri 9/28, Sat 9/29, Fri 10/05, and Sat 10/06. No camping. Learn the fundamentals of sailing, including theory, safety, rules of the road, points of sail, and rigging. Spend four days on Great Salt Lake sailing several different sailboats. Sailboats are provided. American Sailing Association (ASA) 101 certification is available. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
PRTW 1335 - 001 Sailing Basic Keelboat
- Class Number: 16189
- Instructor: Anderson, Jim
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $125.00
- Seats Available: 3
Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets on campus September 13th and September 20th only. Field sessions Fri 9/28, Sat 9/29, Fri 10/05, and Sat 10/06. No camping. Learn the fundamentals of sailing, including theory, safety, rules of the road, points of sail, and rigging. Spend four days on Great Salt Lake sailing several different sailboats. Sailboats are provided. American Sailing Association (ASA) 101 certification is available. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php or contact the Registrar's Office at (801)581-8969.
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 21 only. Field trip on Aug 24 - 26. 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: 13380
- Instructor: HARRISON, TIFFANY
- Component: Activity
- Type: In Person
- Units: 2.0
- Wait List: No
- Fees: $99.00
- Seats Available: 3
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 21 only. Field trip on Aug 24 - 26. 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