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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP
ODL 110 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership (2-2-0-3) Prerequisite: DRE 098 or satisfactory test scores
This course is an introduction to the eld 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.
ODL 115 Methods of Experiential Education (2-2-0-3)
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 tech- niques, 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.
ODL 120 Challenge Course Facilitation (1-4-0-3)
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 demonstrate correct risk management and safety techniques in facilitating a challenge course experience.
ODL 125 Wilderness First Responder (3-3-0-4)
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.
ODL 130 Water-Based Activities I (1-6-0-3)
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 pro cient in basic boating skills and safety techniques.
ODL 135 Land-Based Activities I (1-6-0-3)
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 comple- tion of this course, the student should be pro cient in land based technical skills.
ODL 140 Intro to Wilderness Therapy (2-2-0-3)
This Course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of Wilderness Therapy. Topics include the history, philosophy, ethics and risk management of Wilderness Therapy programs. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the process and the antici- pated outcomes of Wilderness Therapy.
ODL 210 Water-Based Activities II (1-6-0-3)
Prerequisites: ODL 125 and ODL 130
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.
2019-20 Catalog