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
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 2015 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 2nd DAY FOLLOWING THE 1st CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 26 only. Field trip Apr 3-5. Overnight camping at developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 001 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 1936
  • Instructor: HAWKE, JENNY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $249.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 26 only. Field trip Apr 3-5. Overnight camping at developed campground.

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 Mar 5 only. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping at developed campground.

PRTL 120 - 002 NR-Outdoor Cooking & Camping

  • Class Number: 1937
  • Instructor: WILKINSON, BRIAN L
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $249.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 5 only. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping at developed campground.

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 Monday, April 6 only. Field trip April 17-18. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. This class meets at the City Centre Building located downtown at 175 East 400 South, Suite 100, SLC. For directions call 585-7313.

PRTL 133 - 050 NR-Backpack Fly Fishing

  • Class Number: 6348
  • Instructor: ROTHWELL, DYLAN P
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $251.00
  • Seats Available: -1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Monday, April 6 only. Field trip April 17-18. Emphasis on fishing and overnight camping. This class meets at the City Centre Building located downtown at 175 East 400 South, Suite 100, SLC. For directions call 585-7313.

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 11. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry setting. Car camping, day hikes.

PRTL 150 - 001 NR-Nature Photography

  • Class Number: 1939
  • Instructor: JOHNSON, NATALIE
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $247.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 11. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping. Intensive coverage of subject in a backcountry setting. Car camping, day hikes.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 14 - Feb 25. Shooting sessions begin Jan 21, 4:35-6:35 pm. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 001 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 5178
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $254.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 14 - Feb 25. Shooting sessions begin Jan 21, 4:35-6:35 pm. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 14 - Feb 25. Shooting sessions begin Jan 21, 4:35-6:35 pm. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 002 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 5179
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $254.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Jan 14 - Feb 25. Shooting sessions begin Jan 21, 4:35-6:35 pm. No camping.

PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 4 - Apr 22. Shooting sessions begin March 11; 4:35pm - 6:35pm.

PRTL 160 - 003 NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  • Class Number: 5260
  • Instructor: HUTTON, GRANT
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $254.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Partial refund of special fees for those who furnish their own .22 caliber pistol. Classes Mar 4 - Apr 22. Shooting sessions begin March 11; 4:35pm - 6:35pm.

PRTL 216 - 001 NR-Redrock Canyon Exped


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 2 only. Six day extended back packing trip Mar 13 - 18 ( Includes part of spring break). Near Canyonlands National Park. Overnight camping.

PRTL 216 - 001 NR-Redrock Canyon Exped

  • Class Number: 13560
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Studies
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $307.00
  • Seats Available: 5

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 2 only. Six day extended back packing trip Mar 13 - 18 ( Includes part of spring break). Near Canyonlands National Park. Overnight camping.

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight camping and backpacking. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend.

PRTL 221 - 001 NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area

  • Class Number: 2015
  • Instructor: SMITH, DANIEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $245.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight camping and backpacking. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 9 only. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping and backpacking.

PRTL 224 - 001 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 1943
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, GARY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $243.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at first class mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 9 only. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping and backpacking.

PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 31 only. Field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight camping and backpacking. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend.

PRTL 224 - 002 NR-Desert Backpacking

  • Class Number: 3491
  • Instructor: TEA, ROXANNE M
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $243.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 31 only. Field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight camping and backpacking. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Apr 14 only. Field trip Apr 18 only. No camping.

PRTL 226 - 001 NR-Map & Compass

  • Class Number: 2014
  • Instructor: PACKARD, MICHAEL
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $195.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Apr 14 only. Field trip Apr 18 only. No camping.

PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav


Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Mar 27 only. Field trips Sat, Mar 28 and Apr 4, 7:30 - 3:00 p.m. 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 transportation and lunches.

PRTL 227 - 001 NR-Bird Obser & Behav

  • Class Number: 10466
  • Instructor: HAJJ, JENNIFER
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $209.00
  • Seats Available: 8

Attendance at 1st class is mandatory. Drops not possible following 2nd day after this meeting. Class meets Mar 27 only. Field trips Sat, Mar 28 and Apr 4, 7:30 - 3:00 p.m. 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 transportation and lunches.

PRTL 229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails


Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 1 only. All day field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight car camping. Includes pioneer settlements, Native American sites, Fort Utah, and other sites.

PRTL 229 - 001 NR-Pioneer Trails

  • Class Number: 10377
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $291.00
  • Seats Available: 3

Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Apr 1 only. All day field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight car camping. Includes pioneer settlements, Native American sites, Fort Utah, and other sites.

PRTL 231 - 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, 23, 30, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16. No camping. Prerequisite: Must pass a top belay test.

PRTL 231 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing II

  • Class Number: 6585
  • Instructor: MALLOY, DIANE E
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $297.00
  • Seats Available: 5

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, 23, 30, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16. No camping. Prerequisite: Must pass a top belay test.

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip April 3-5 in Moab area. Progression from rock climbing 1 & 2. Intro to lead climbing and rescue systems. Requires prior lead experience. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. Overnight Camping

PRTL 232 - 001 NR-Rock Climb III Sem

  • Class Number: 6038
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $257.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 30 only. Field trip April 3-5 in Moab area. Progression from rock climbing 1 & 2. Intro to lead climbing and rescue systems. Requires prior lead experience. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu. Overnight Camping

PRTL 232 - 002 NR-Rock Climb III Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 20 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah April 24 ? 26. Progression from the Rock Level 1 & 2 courses. An introduction to traditional lead climbing principals, and climbing rescue systems specific to rock climbing. Traditional lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Prior lead climbing experience is required. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 232 - 002 NR-Rock Climb III Sem

  • Class Number: 16282
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $257.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 20 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah April 24 ? 26. Progression from the Rock Level 1 & 2 courses. An introduction to traditional lead climbing principals, and climbing rescue systems specific to rock climbing. Traditional lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Prior lead climbing experience is required. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 2 only. Field trip Mar 6 - 8 in Moab area. Overnight camping. Top rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rapelling, climbing technique, anchor building. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 001 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem

  • Class Number: 13397
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $237.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 2 only. Field trip Mar 6 - 8 in Moab area. Overnight camping. Top rope fundamentals, gear selection, top rope climbing and rapelling, climbing technique, anchor building. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 6 only. Field trip to Moab Utah. April 10 - 12. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 235 - 002 NR-Rock Climbing I Sem

  • Class Number: 16280
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $237.00
  • Seats Available: 0

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 6 only. Field trip to Moab Utah. April 10 - 12. Introduction to vertical rock climbing. Top rope climbing fundamentals including proper equipment selection & usage, top rope climbing/rappelling, basic climbing technique, and anchor building. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Climbing Mar 27-29 in Moab area. Review top rope technique. Intro lead climb fundamentals and traditional protection placement, sport lead climbing, anchors. Prior experience recommended. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 236 - 001 NR-Rock Climb II Sem

  • Class Number: 13398
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $242.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Climbing Mar 27-29 in Moab area. Review top rope technique. Intro lead climb fundamentals and traditional protection placement, sport lead climbing, anchors. Prior experience recommended. Contact nate.smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 236 - 002 NR-Rock Climb II Sem


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 13 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah April 17 - 19. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals and traditional protection placement. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Anchor building skills will be expanded using traditional protection. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 236 - 002 NR-Rock Climb II Sem

  • Class Number: 16281
  • Instructor: SMITH, NATHAN
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $242.00
  • Seats Available: -1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. No drops after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets April 13 only. Field trip to Moab, Utah April 17 - 19. Review of top rope rock climbing fundamentals. Introduction to rock lead climbing principals and traditional protection placement. Sport lead climbing will be taught and practiced. Anchor building skills will be expanded using traditional protection. Prior rock climbing experience is recommended. Contact Nate.Smith@health.utah.edu.

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing


Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). 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 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 24, 31 Apr 7, 14. Fee includes use of Rockreation facilities and gear.

PRTL 237 - 001 NR-Indoor Rock Climbing

  • Class Number: 5837
  • Instructor: MALLOY, DIANE E
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $297.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Classes meet at Rockreation (2074 E. 3900 S. SLC). 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 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 24, 31 Apr 7, 14. Fee includes use of Rockreation facilities and gear.

PRTL 245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. Special fee includes camp and park fees.

PRTL 245 - 001 NR-Bike Zion Park

  • Class Number: 3616
  • Instructor: BROWN, JEFFERY
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $261.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 10 only. Field trip Mar 27-29. Overnight camping. Road or mountain bike riding. All ability levels. Special fee includes camp and park fees.

PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd daty following this meeting. Class meets Apr. 7 only. Field trip Apr 17-18. Backpacking and overnight camping.

PRTL 252 - 001 NR-Backpack Canyonlands

  • Class Number: 5413
  • Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $245.00
  • Seats Available: 1

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd daty following this meeting. Class meets Apr. 7 only. Field trip Apr 17-18. Backpacking and overnight camping.

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 9 only. Field trip Mar. 27-29. Overnight camping and day hikes. No backpacking.

PRTL 256 - 001 NR-Hike Arches Park

  • Class Number: 5180
  • Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $245.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 9 only. Field trip Mar. 27-29. Overnight camping and day hikes. No backpacking.

PRTL 261 - 001 Bakpak SanRaf Reef


Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight camping and backpacking. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend.

PRTL 261 - 001 Bakpak SanRaf Reef

  • Class Number: 3617
  • Instructor: SCHROYER, SAM
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $243.00
  • Seats Available: 4

Attendance at first meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after second day following meeting. Class meets Mar 23 only. Field trip Apr 10-12. Overnight camping and backpacking. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend.

PRTL 263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering


Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., Apr 1 only. Field trip April 10-12. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend. Class meets at the Murray campus 5282 South 320 West suite D110. For directions call 266-5341.

PRTL 263 - 050 NR-Canyoneering

  • Class Number: 6350
  • Instructor: AYRES, TROY
  • Component: Field Work
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $247.00
  • Seats Available: 2

Attendance at 1st class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after 2nd day following this meeting. Class meets Wed., Apr 1 only. Field trip April 10-12. Slot canyon desert backpacking; some rope work. Overnight camping. This field trip takes place on Easter weekend. Class meets at the Murray campus 5282 South 320 West suite D110. For directions call 266-5341.