H EDU 1755 - Avalanche Level I

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Health Promotion & Education

Description:

This course will cover the basics of avalanche hazard awareness and stability assessment. Introductory level material covering terrain evaluation, safe travel protocols, self-rescue, snowpack formation and metamorphosis, stability test procedures, and interpretation and decision-making strategies, will be presented and practiced. Students should have some experience in winter backcountry travel and skiing.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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