AUPED 180 - Outdoor Skills for Work and Recreation

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-0-3)

This course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills and knowledge for safe and enjoyable work and recreational experiences in the outdoors. Students will develop skills such as personal thermoregulation, efficient camp management, trip planning, equipment selection and repair, food planning and water treatment, knots and shelters, fire lighting and stove use, axe and saw use, outdoor cooking and a variety of safety skills including hypothermia prevention and treatment and bear safety. Skills will be practiced during weekly labs and other short local field experiences.

AUPED 284 - Introduction to Outdoor Education - Canoeing

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of outdoor education. The course examines a variety of outdoor education theories and perspectives regarding leadership, group dynamics, and nature-human relationships. In addition, outdoor skills needed for wilderness canoe tripping will be developed. Note: The course requires participation on a multi-day overnight field trip. Students are required to provide personal outdoor clothing and equipment. Prerequisite: second-year standing. Note: Credit may only be received for one of AUPED 283 and 284.

AUPED 290 - Studies in Leadership Theory

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examination of the current theories, concepts, and issues of leadership. The course provides a student with a foundation for leadership practica.

AUPED 290 - Studies in Leadership Theory

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examination of the current theories, concepts, and issues of leadership. The course provides a student with a foundation for leadership practica.