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 ODS 193 Wilderness First Responder
A nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urgent and extended care situations. Topics include wound management, infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring, environmental emergencies, and drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making. Successful completion earns a WMI of NOLS Wilderness First Responder two-year certification and Adult CPR two-year certification. |
| $175 additional fee |
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 ODS 114 Backpacking in SE Alaska
Introduces skills and equipment required for overnight backpacking trips in SE Alaska in non-winter seasons. Covers selection of personal, group, and safety equipment. Overnight outings are a required component of the course. |
| $50 additional fee |
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 ODS 115 Winter Backpacking in SE Alaska
Introduces students to travel and camping in winter. Covers selection of personal, group, and safety equipment for an overnight outing. Emphasizes snow shelter construction and backcountry techniques appropriate for winter conditions. Overnight outings are a required component of the course. |
| $50 additional fee |
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 ODS 116 Introduction to Rock Climbing
A short introduction to the basics of rock climbing in both indoor and outdoor settings. Course covers risk assessment, hazard evaluation, equipment, climbing techniques, knots, belaying, rappelling, and top rope anchor setup. Outings are a required course component.
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Required outings.
$130 additional fee |
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 ODS 117 Introduction to Ice Climbing
An introduction to the basics of top rope ice climbing. Course covers risk assessment, hazard evaluation, equipment, ice climbing techniques, knots, belaying, rappelling, and top rope anchors for ice climbing. Outings are a required component of the course. |
| $100 additional fee |
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 ODS 118 Avalanche Evaluation and Theory I
An intensive course of avalanche study covering rescue, terrain analysis, snow study and stability evaluation, route finding, decision making, and safe travel. Combines both in-class and field oriented backcountry experience as required course components.
Prerequisite: Student must be in good physical condition and be enrolled in ODS certificate program. |
| $75 additional fee |
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 ODS 133 Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Introduces the fundamentals of sea kayaking in Alaska, including most commonly used equipment, techniques, challenges and hazards. Provides instruction in trip planning, transporting boats, preparing to paddle, boat handling, reentry techniques, and kayaking strokes. Emphasizes risk assessment and safety skills. Requires backcountry camping skills and participation in an overnight outing.
Prerequisite: Students must be in good physical condition and are required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history. Must be enrolled in ODS certificate program. |
Required outings.
$110 additional fee |
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 ODS 148 Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
This course will present students with skills needed to plan and complete short trips into the backcountry, on days with low avalanche danger, for the purpose of skiing (alpine and telemark) or snowboarding. Topics covered include gear, modes of travel, map reading for skiers and snowboarders, avalanche and other hazards. |
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$110 additional fee |
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ODS 193 Swift Water Rescue
An intensive three day class with one day instruction followed by two days developing and practicing water rescue skills. Emphasis is on self rescue, other subjects include water dynamics, handling hazards and obstacles, using rescue equipment, rope systems, in-water rescues and more. Includes manual and materials. Students will earn a Swiftwater Rescue Technician card upon completion.
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$210 additional fee |
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ODS 193 Backcountry Cooking
Learn to prepare fast and tasty outdoor meals with short preparation time and minimal cleanup. Turn your favorite dish into an easy camping meal. Hands-on practice creating and using an outdoor kitchen. Dietary needs for demanding activities and special eating habits will be discussed.
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| $50 additional fee |
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ODS 193 Basic Firearm Safety
How to identify,safely handle,care for and secure firearms found in Alaska. Laws pertaining to firearm use and ownership. Indoor air gun lab; outdoor pistol and shotgun instruction. Course completion qualifies student for a Hunter Education Certificate.
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| $20 fee |
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ODS 193 Fly Tying, Fly Casting and Fly Fishing
Introduces the fundamentals of fly fishing, fly tying materials, fly patterns and what to avoid. Fly casting with a rod, differant types of cast and various presentations will be covered as well. Learn about local lakes, streams and saltwater locations.
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| $40 supplies fee + $25 to rent rod |
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 ODS 205 Backcountry Travel and Navigation
Covers topics in extended backcountry trips, and navigation by map and compass. Students completing the course gain skills necessary to plan and carry out multi-day backpacking trips, and to use common maps to plan routes through unknown terrain. Outings are a required course component.
Prerequisite: Completion of one other ODS course, or instructor permission. Must be enrolled in ODS certificate program. |
| $50 additional fee |
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 ODS 206 Outdoor Leadership
This course gives students the opportunity to learn how to lead others in outdoor and adventure settings. The course covers, and gives students opportunities to practice skills required to teach others and lead and manage risk for groups participating in outdoor recreation related pursuits. |
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 ODS 293 Avalanche Evaluation and Theory – Level II
An advanced recreational or introductory course in avalanche theory, forecasting and rescue. Topics include leadership and decision making, field stability and evaluation techniques, weather, steeps and sluff management, advanced route finding, group snow pit and fracture profiles. The course combines in-class and field oriented backcountry experience. |
| $110 additional fee |
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 ODS 221 Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals
An introduction to the fundamentals of glacier travel and crevasse rescue. Topics include hazard evaluation and risk assessment, selection of personal gear, as well as climbing and safety gear necessary for glacier travel. In addition knots, rope handling, belay, rappelling and various climbing, glacier travel and crevasse rescue techniques will be discussed. |
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ODS 293 ST: Sea Kayaking Level II
A continuation from Introduction to Sea Kayaking. Includes self- and assisted rescue review at a faster pace, stroke review, an introduction to bracing, and recovery techniques without wet exit. Covers trip planning, group management, route selection, navigation, and gear choices. Includes water time on Auke Lake and a 2-night outing to put skills into practice.
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$110 additional fee |
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ODS 293 Rock Climbing II
Furthers the techniques and builds on Rock Climbing I. Introduces leading and following scenerios, a variety of anchors, and multi-pitch climbing. Emphasis is on safety, route finding, self rescue, and rope management. Students will practice mock leading. Includes a required five-day field trip to Painted Mountain in Haines Junction. |
| $210 additional fee |
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 ODS 293 Kayak Rolling
Stay warm and dry (dryer at least) on your kayak adventures by learning to roll. This class focuses on getting you safely and consistently rolling your kayak (whitewater or sea kayak). Additional skills will be covered as time permits.
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| $110 additional fee |
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 ODS 393 Moutaineering
Builds on skills taught in Ice Climbing, Rock Climbing, and Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue. Topics include risk assessment, backcountry travel, gear selection and placement, belays, anchors in rock, snow, ice, and vegetation, route selection, and descending techniques. Class includes technical and/or semi-technical ascents of peaks in the Juneau area. Prerequisite: Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing. |
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$200 additional fee/required outings
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 SPC 235 Small Group Communication and Team Building
Practical application of the theories of interaction, information sharing, decision making, team building, and problem solving processes to small group situations. Principles of conflict, leadership, group roles, self evaluation, evidence, and reasoning are explored through group observation, practice and analysis.
Prerequisite: ENGL S111 (C or higher) or instructor permission. |
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 PHIL 271 Perspectives on the Natural World
What is wilderness, and what is our relationship to it? Explore the concepts of nature and wilderness from historical and contemporary perspectives of both Western and non-Western cultures. Conclusions reached will be applied to issues concerning ways in which members of contemporary Western society interact with the wilderness. Completion requires participation in overnight class outings.
Prerequisite: ENGL S110 (C or higher) or instructor permission. |
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 In partnership with the USDA Forest Service the University of Alaska Southeast Outdoor Program has been granted a special use permit to hold class outings in the Tongass National Forest. |
