• PRTL 1151: Adv Nature Photography

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Students will explore advanced nature photography techniques. Students will learn high dynamic range photography in an outdoor setting as well as utilizing a computer lab for processing. Students will also learn about resource management issues regarding outdoor photography as well as how to apply LNT principles and proper etiquette for photography. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1160: NR-Pistol Marksmanship

  1.50 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Handgun nomenclature, safety, gun cleaning, ethics and personal responsibility, shot preparation and delivery techniques, physical strengthening exercises, training exercises to enhance performance, mental techniques for learning any skill, discussion of activities for life-long participation. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1161: Rifle Marksmanship

  1.50 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class will teach students the safety protocols, shooting skills, and management issues associated with shooting air rifles in state-operated facilities. Students will learn about and practice shooting range protocols, gun safety, range safety, range safety as well as the physical and mental principles of marksmanship. Students will also learn to utilize proper rifle nomenclature in their on-range exercises and competition communications as well as learn to handle .177 Olympic grade, air rifles. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1219: NR-Day Hikes Wasatch

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Basic hiking for beginning or experienced hikers. Core areas include safety, Leave-No-Trace, technique, history, equipment, ecology, route finding, and natural resources management. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1220: NR-Autumn Backpacking

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Resource management issues, skills, safety, consumerism, and environmental ethics associated with backpacking on federal lands. Overnight camping. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1221: NR-Bakpak L.Powell Area

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Resource management, skills, safety, consumerism, and environmental ethics associated with backpacking in this National Recreation Area. Overnight camping. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1223: NR-Alpine Backpacking

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Resource management issues, skills, safety, consumerism, and environmental ethics associated with hiking in high mountain environments. Overnight camping. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1224: NR-Desert Backpacking

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Resource management issues, skills, safety, consumerism, and environmental ethics associated with backpacking in desert lands managed by the BLM. Overnight camping. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1226: Backcountry Navigation

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Drops not possible after the 2nd day following this meeting. Learn basic backcounty navigation skills and strategies using maps, GPS, compass and other navigational aids to find your way on your next outdoor adventure. You'll learn about resources as to what type of map is needed and where to obtain maps (both paper and digital) to help plan your travels in the backcounty. Map reading skills will be presented. Both GPS and compass navigational tools will be used during class so students can become familiar with the advantages of each device. Skills learned in the classroom will then be practiced in the field during the day long outing. Additional information will be presented on Leave No Trace principles, resource management issues, skills, safety, and and environmental ethics. Compasses provided, no camping. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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• PRTL 1227: NR-Bird Obser & Behav.

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Students engage in a variety of learning activities that allow safe participation in a variety of skills associated with birds in a natural environment. Leave No Trace, resource management issues, cultural history, and natural history are addressed. Bird identification skills are learned through direct observation, field guides, and optical equipment. Course analyzes how natural resource management issues affect bird populations and human recreation throughout Utah. Not enrolled in a high school program.
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