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OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 110 Intro to Outdoor Leadership Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None 2 2 0 3
This course is an introduction to the field of outdoor leadership, its theories, techniques and educational principles. Topics include the historical and philosophical foundations of leadership, the dynamics of group interaction and team building. Upon completion, students should be able to clearly articulate the evolution of the outdoor leader and build a personal outdoor leadership philosophy. Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 115 Methods of Experiential Educ Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is designed to instruct the outdoor leader in the use of experiential educational tools to facilitate the wilderness experience. Emphasis is placed on classroom and lab techniques, including problem solving and communication skills, used in situations relevant to outdoor settings. Upon completion, students should be able to transfer the use of experiential educational skills to the outdoor experience. Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 120 Challenge Course FacilitaChallenge/Ropes Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides a focus on the approaches to challenge course technical facilitation. Emphasis is placed on the set-up, facilitation and rescue of participants on challenge course high events and climbing towers. Upon completion, students should be able to construct and maintain ropes/challenge elements facilitate group dynamics, and demonstrate correct risk management and safety techniques in facilitating a challenge course experience Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 125 Wilderness First RespondWilderness/Water Rescue Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides the individual with the skills necessary to handle medical emergencies in situations such as back country extended care and swift water rescue. Emphasis is placed on the safety and sound judgement in medical and life threatening emergencies through the use of lecture and hands-on simulations. Upon completion, students should be able to handle medical emergencies in the back country.
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Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 130 Water Based Activities I Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course introduces skills associated with all aspects of water activities, focusing on rafts, canoes, and kayaks in rivers, lakes and ocean environments. Emphasis is placed on skill acquisition and safety in all types of water environments and conditions. Upon completion of this course, the students should be proficient in basic boating skills and safety techniques. Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 135 Land Based Activities I Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is designed to introduce skill development in land based activities including hiking, orienteering, backpacking, camping, etc. Emphasis is placed on skill acquisition, no trace impact, and rescue techniques in various environments and conditions. Upon completion of this course, the student should be proficient in land based technical skills. Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 138 Field Experience I Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is designed to be a broad based experience within the field of outdoor leadership. Emphasis is placed on employing the didactic and experiential skills the student has acquired in all previous course work. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate their ability to integrate academic preparation into the field setting. Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 210 Water Based Activities II Prerequisites: ODL 125 and ODL 130 Corequisites: None
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This course is a continuation of ODL 130 and develops knowledge, techniques, approaches, and experiential methodology for teaching and leading safe water travel. Emphasis is placed on the students developing safe teaching and leading skills in all aspects of water travel using rafts, canoes and kayaks. Upon completion, the students should be able to lead and instruct groups in safe water activities. Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 212 Land Based Activities II Prerequisites: ODL 125 and ODL 135 Corequisites: None
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This course develops techniques, approaches, and experiential methodology for teaching and leadership skills in all aspects of land-based activities of orienteering, hiking, camping etc. Emphasis is placed on developing safe teaching and leadership skills in various environments and conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to lead and instruct groups in safe land based programs.
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Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 215 Admin and Policy of Public Lands Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is designed to introduce the student to agencies which manage public lands and the laws created to protect natural resources. Topics include the history of natural resource management, policies of the US government, and current agencies and laws governing our use or abuse of the environment. Upon completion, the students should be able to acknowledge the roles and policies associated with land management. Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 220 Climbing Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and teaching methodology for the leadership of safe rock climbing activities. Emphasis is placed on the students developing safe teaching and leading skills in all aspects of rock climbing. Upon completion, the students should be able to demonstrate sound judgement in leading safe rock climbing programs. Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 228 Outdoor Leadership for Special Populations Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to work with special populations. Emphasis is placed on the special skills necessary to work with such populations as age specific groups, and mentally, emotionally and physically challenged individuals. Upon completion, the students should be able to identify the knowledge, judgement, safety and experiential methodology skills appropriate to special populations. Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 238 Field Experience II Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is designed as a culminating field experience for the advanced student. Emphasis is placed on applying the knowledge and leadership skills developed to specific outdoor activities in a supervised setting. Upon completion, the students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, judgement, safety and methodology skills appropriate for an entry level position in outdoor leadership. Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 240 Pack Animals Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is an introduction to the care and use of pack animals in outdoor settings. Emphasis is placed on the humane use and care of animals such as lamas, horses, donkeys, etc. in activities such as backpacking. Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to demonstrate proper care and use of pack animals as they relate to the outdoor experience.
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Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 244 Caving Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides an introduction to spelunking. Emphasis is placed on developing the technical skills, safety techniques, and leadership abilities associated with caving. Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to safely perform and lead a group in this activity. Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 250 Biking Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides hands-on experience in skill development and leadership training in all aspects of bicycling. Emphasis is placed on developing the technical skills, safety techniques, and leadership abilities associated with bicycling. Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to safely perform and lead a group in this activity. Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 4/17/02 ODL 260 Challenge Course Mgmt Prerequisites: ODL 120 Corequisites: None
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This course provides students with the additional skills for the effective management of challenge courses. Emphasis is placed on group management, facility inspection, and advanced rescue techniques. Upon completion, the students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to lead and maintain challenge course events and facitities. Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 265 Raft Guide Training Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides a working knowledge of the responsibilities of a professional raft guide. Emphasis is placed on paddle skills, water hydrology, river rescue and trip leading techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to lead safe raft trips. Effective Term – Fall 2002 [2002*03] – CRC 04/17/02 ODL 270 Swift Water Rescue Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides students with skills needed to perform rescues in a swift water environment. Emphasis is placed on river hydrology, rigging, swimming and rescue techniques focusing and intensive practice drills. Upon completion, students should be able to appropriately respond to a swift water emergency.
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Effective Term – Fall 2000 [2000*03] ODL 280 Desert/Alpine Orientation Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides an orientation to the desert/alpine environment. Emphasis is placed on developing the technical skills, safety techniques, and leadership abilities associated with extreme environments. Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to identify the technical and safety elements associated with desert/alpine activities. Effective Term – Spring 2008 [2008*01] – CRC 09/12/07 ODL 284 Principles of Ecotourism Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course provides an overview of the key concepts of ecotourism and the relationship between nature and adventure tourism. Topics include the history, concepts, principles, marketing, planning and management of ecotourism activities which promote cultural and environmental awareness and local economic benefits. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, practical skills, and techniques used in developing appropriate ecotourism activities. Effective Term – Spring 2008 [2008*01] – CRC 09/12/07 ODL 286 Issues/Outdoor Leadership Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
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This course is designed to provide a capstone experience in preparation for employment in the outdoor industry. Topics include an examination of professional issues, ethics, and current theoretical perspectives in outdoor leadership and preparation of an outdoor experience portfolio. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate the conceptual knowledge of ethics and professional issues of an emerging outdoor leader.
See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.
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