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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 317
ODL 212 Land-Based Activities II (1-6-0-3)
Prerequisites: ODL 125 and ODL 135
This course develops techniques, approaches, and experiential methodology for teaching
and leadership skills in all aspects of land-based activities of orienteering, hiking, camping, etc. Emphasis is placed on developing safe teaching and leadership skills in various environ- ments and conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to lead and instruct groups in safe land based programs.
ODL 215 Administration and Policy of Public Lands (3-0-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to agencies which manage public lands and the laws created to protect natural resources. Topics include the history of natural resource management, policies of the US government, and current agencies and laws governing our use or abuse of the environment. Upon completion, the students should be able to acknowledge the roles and policies associated with land management.
ODL 220 Climbing (1-4-0-3)
This course is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and teaching methodology for the leadership of safe rock climbing activities. Emphasis is placed on the students developing safe teaching and leading skills in all aspects of rock climbing. Upon completion, the students should be able to demonstrate sound judgement in leading safe rock climbing programs.
ODL 222 Minimum Impact Outdoor Skills (0-2-0-1)
This course introduces students to the principles of minimum impact outdoor activity skills, ethics, and techniques for reducing human impact in the environment. Emphasis is placed on providing students with comprehensive training in minimum impact outdoor skills and ethics, through practical application in a eld-based setting. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively teach minimum impact techniques applicable to outdoor activities.
ODL 228 Outdoor Leadership for Special Populations (2-2-0-3)
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to work with special populations. Emphasis is placed on the special skills necessary to work with such populations as age speci c groups, and mentally, emotionally and physically challenged individuals. Upon completion, the students should be able to identify the knowledge, judgement, safety and experiential methodology skills appropriate to special populations.
ODL 245 Wilderness Therapeutic Models (2-2-0-3)
This course provides an overview of Wilderness therapeutic models. Topics include psycho- logical and educational theories, treatment models and methodology utilized by Wilderness Therapy organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the different approaches and techniques used in Wilderness Therapy to facilitate personal growth and change.
ODL 248 Field Techniques in WT (1-6-0-3)
This course is designed to introduce the student to common eld techniques used by wil- derness therapy providers. Emphasis is placed on developing systems and structures used by Wilderness therapy organizations while in a eld setting to implement the treatment model of the organization. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the role of the eld instructor in wilderness therapy and the common techniques used to structure naturally occurring challenges and consequences.
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