Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Health & Human Services :: Outdoor Education

OUT 515 (01) - History of Outdoor Pursuits in North America

Hist of Outdoor Pursuits in NA

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 150
CRN: 56613

Voluntary pursuits in the outdoors have defined American culture since the early 17th century. Over the past 400 years, activities in outdoor recreation an education have reflected Americans' spiritual aspirations, imperial ambitions, social concerns, and demographic changes. This course will give students the opportunity to learn how Americans' experiences in the outdoors have influenced and been influenced by major historical developments of the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th, and early 21st centuries. This course is cross-listed with RMP 515.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): KIN 515, RMP 515

Attributes: Historical Perspectives(Disc)

Instructors: Nathan Fitch

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	MCC 240
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	3:30pm - 5:30pm	MCC 240

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OUT 539 (01) - Artificial Climbing Wall Management

Artificial Climbing Wall Mgmt

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Term 3 (01/23/2024 - 03/15/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 24
CRN: 52944
Special Fees: $30.00

The primary purpose of this course is an introduction to the procedures, methods, and techniques of artificial climbing wall management. Within the scope of this course, students will be introduced to operations, supervision, equipment and facility use/maintenance, risk management strategies, routesetting, individual an group programming/facilitation/teaching, technical skills and rescues/emergency procedures. A variety of teaching styles will be used to familiarize students with each topic area. Optional certification fee. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): KIN 539

Instructors: Nathan Fitch

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	3/15/2024	M	11:10am - 2:00pm	NHH 120

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OUT 541 (01) - Management of Challenge Courses

Management of Challenge Course

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 56645
Special Fees: $35.00

Provides students with an introduction to the basic facilitation/technical skills to manage a challenge course program. Exposure to intermediate technical skills usually required for lead facilitators. Specific topics include group process, framing, and sequencing, belay methods, participant and instructor equipment, operating procedures for low and high challenge course elements, and industry standards. Lab.

Section Comments: Course meets at the Browne Center

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): KIN 541

Instructors: Jeffrey Frigon

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	2:30pm - 5:30pm	OFFCMP TBD
Final Exam	5/10/2024	5/10/2024	F	1:00pm - 3:00pm	OFFCMP TBD

Durham Health & Human Services :: Outdoor Education

OUT 542 (01) - Sea Kayaking

Sea Kayaking

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Term 4 (03/25/2024 - 05/17/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 56929
Special Fees: $115.00

An introduction to the technical, teaching, and leadership skills required to assist with kayaking programs on protected waterways. Emphasis is on individual kayaking skills, self- and group-assisted rescues, safety and group management. Students will be introduced to marine environments including ocean travel and navigation. Travel to off-campus sites required.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: Peter Sawtell, Nathan Fitch

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
3/25/2024	5/17/2024	F	12:10pm - 6:00pm	NHH G37

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OUT 549 (01) - Wilderness Navigation

Wilderness Navigation

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 52945
Special Fees: $75.00

Introduces the methods and techniques of wilderness navigation. Topics include map interpretation, compass use, global positioning systems, and other navigation methods. A variety of teaching styles are used to familiarize the students with each topic area, and occur in both classroom and wilderness settings. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): KIN 549

Instructors: Nathan Fitch

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	F	12:10pm - 6:00pm	NHH G10
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	3:30pm - 5:30pm	NHH G10

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OUT 551 (01) - Adventure Programming: Backcountry Based Experience

Backcountry Based Experience

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 52946
Special Fees: $165.00

Introduces the leadership of land-based backpacking programs. Students develop an understanding of backpacking equipment, trip planning and organization, instruction of basic camping skills, implementation of safety procedures and group management on backpacking trips. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): KIN 551

Instructors: Mackenzie Keefe, Nathan Fitch

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	6:10pm - 8:30pm	HS 124
Final Exam	5/13/2024	5/13/2024	M	6:00pm - 8:00pm	HS 124

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OUT 552 (01) - Adventure Programming: Water Based Experiences

Water Based Experiences

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Term 4 (03/25/2024 - 05/17/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 53926
Special Fees: $200.00

Introduces the leadership of canoe expeditions. Students develop an understanding of necessary canoeing equipment, trip planning and organization, instruction of basic canoeing strokes, implementation of safety procedures, and group management on canoe expeditions. Lab.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): KIN 552

Instructors: Forrest Schwartz

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
3/25/2024	5/17/2024	W	6:40pm - 9:00pm	HEW 131

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OUT 686 (01) - Wilderness Emergency Medical Care

Wilderness Emergency Med Care

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 16
CRN: 52956
Special Fees: $165.00

Standards of practice for professional providing emergency medical care in remote areas. Consideration of prolonged transport times, severe environments, and the use of portable and improvised equipment. Topics include wilderness trauma and illness, search and rescue operations, and environmental emergencies.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): KIN 686

Instructors: Brent Bell

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	1:10pm - 5:00pm	NHH G10
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA
Final Exam	5/15/2024	5/15/2024	W	3:30pm - 5:30pm	NHH G10

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OUT 693 (01) - Teaching Assistantship

Teaching Assistantship

Credits: 2.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 52958

Students serve as teaching teaching assistants in assigned class activities. Assignments to be made by the class instructor may include teaching assistants' and administrative duties. May take two different sections.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Instructors: Nathan Fitch

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA