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ODS Outdoor Studies

ODS 115

Winter Backpacking in Southeast Alaska

1 CR

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 course component. Students must be in excellent physical condition and willing to endure cold, wet, and generally uncomfortable conditions for several days at a time. Students will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
32731	J01	Dylan Miller	Field OVERNIGHT Sun, Mon, Sat 8:00a - 11:00p 2/11 - 2/15 UAS Rec Center 115 Thu, Fri 5:30p - 8:30p 2/11 - 2/15

Seats remaining: 5

Prerequisite: Admission to the ODS program.

ODS/PE S115-J01 stacked.

Overnight outings are a required component of this course.

Tuition and fees: $400 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 117

Introduction to Ice Climbing

1 CR

An introduction to the basics of top rope ice climbing. Covers risk assessment, hazard evaluation, equipment, ice climbing techniques, knots, belaying, rappelling and top rope anchors. Outings are a required component of the course. Students must be in excellent physical condition, and will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
32732	J01	Dylan Miller	Field OVERNIGHT Sun, Fri, Sat 8:00a - 11:00p 2/4 - 2/8 UAS Rec Center 115 Thursday 5:30p - 8:30p 2/4 - 2/8

Seats remaining: 1

Prerequisite: Admission to ODS certificate program.

ODS/PE S117-J01 stacked.

Day and overnight outings are a required component of this course. Course travels to ice climbing venues near Skagway, Alaska. Short courses have pro-rated drop and withdraw dates. Check uas.alaska.edu/Registrar, Short Courses.

Tuition and fees: $400 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 118

Avalanche Evaluation and Theory I

2 CR

Introduces avalanche study, rescue, terrain analysis, snow study and stability evaluation, route finding, decision making, and safe travel. Combines both in-class and field experience as required course components. Students must be in good physical condition.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
32734	J01	Forest Wagner	Field DAY Sun, Sat 8:00a - 5:00p 1/21 - 1/30 Egan Wing 115 Thu, Fri 5:30p - 8:30p 1/21 - 1/30

Seats remaining: 1

Prerequisite: Acceptance to ODS certificate program or permission.

ODS/PE S118-J01 stacked.

Day outings are a required component of this course.

Tuition and fees: $780 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 133

Introduction to Sea Kayaking

2 CR

Fundamentals of sea kayaking in Alaska. Introduces commonly used equipment and techniques, and the challenges and hazards found in the activity. Instruction in selecting equipment, trip planning, boat handling, paddling, sea strokes, and rolling and bracing. Emphasizes risk assessment and safety skills. Requires excellent physical condition, backcountry camping skills, and participation in an overnight outing.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
36795	J01	Glenn Wright	Egan Wing 223 Thursday 5:30p - 8:30p 4/15 - 4/15 UAS Rec Center 115 Mon - Fri 9:00a - 5:00p 5/3 - 5/7

Seats remaining: 2

Prerequisite: Acceptance to ODS certificate program or permission.

ODS/PE S133-J01 are stacked.

Day outings are a required component of the this course. Short courses have pro-rated drop and withdraw dates. Check uas.alaska.edu/registrar, Short Courses.

Tuition and fees: $860 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 221

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals

2 CR

An introduction to the fundamentals of glacier travel and crevasse rescue. Topics include hazard evaluation and risk assessment, selection of personal gear, climbing and safety gear necessary for glacier travel. Knots, rope handling, belay, rappelling, and various climbing, glacier travel and crevasse rescue techniques will be discussed. Students must be in excellent physical condition, and will be required to sign a risk release form and provide their medical history.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
32736	J01	Dylan Miller	UAS Rec Center 115 Thu, Fri 5:30p - 8:30p 2/18 - 3/1 Field DAY Sun, Sat 8:00a - 8:00p 2/20 - 2/21 Field OVERNIGHT Sun, Mon, Sat 8:00a - 11:00p 2/27 - 3/1

Course is full. Waitlist 0 of 8

Prerequisite: Admission to ODS certificate program, and PE/ODS S117.

ODS/PE S221-J01 stacked.

Day and overnight outings are a required component of this course. Short courses have pro-rated drop and withdraw dates. Check uas.alaska.edu/Registrar, Short Courses.

Tuition and fees: $690 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 222

Mountaineering I

2 CR

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
32737	J01	Forest Wagner	UAS Rec Center 115 Thu, Fri 5:30p - 8:30p 4/1 - 4/8 Field OVERNIGHT Sun, Mon, Sat 8:00a - 11:00p 4/3 - 4/5 Field OVERNIGHT Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat 8:00a - 11:00p 4/9 - 4/19 UAS Rec Center 115 Thursday 5:30p - 8:30p 4/15 - 4/15

Seats remaining: 1

Prerequisite: Admission to the ODS program, and PE/ODS S116, S117 and S221.

ODS/PE S222-J01 stacked.

Overnight outings are a required component of this course. Course travels to mountaineering venues, 4/3- 5 and 4/9- 12. Short courses have pro-rated drop and withdraw dates. Check uas.alaska.edu/Registrar, Short Courses.

Tuition and fees: $690 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 245

Outdoor Leadership Capstone

3 CR

This final class in the ODS Leadership sequence is the capstone of all skills and theory developed during the program. A student-designed and instructor-facilitated experience, it presents an opportunity for ODS students to apply and hone their outdoor leadership skills in a 5 to 21 day expedition in Alaska or Canada. Overnight outings are a required component of the course.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
32738	J01	Forest Wagner, Kevin Krein	Egan Wing 115 Wednesday 4:00p - 5:00p 1/11 - 5/22 Field OVERNIGHT All Week 8:00a - 11:00p 5/4 - 5/22

Prerequisite: ODS S243 and ODS S244.

Pass/Fail grading.

Overnight outings and are a required component of this course and occur after the end of the spring term, after finals week. Class travels to expedition venues in Alaska or Northern Canada. Expedition dates: 5/4 to 5/22. For more information contact the instructor, kjkrein@alaska.edu.

Tuition and fees: $2370 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 393

ST: Mountain Studies

3 CR

Mountain activities will be considered through the lens of philosophical, literary, and historical texts and films. This study will be combined with field time spent in mountain environments. Special consideration is given to issues relating to outdoor sport and adventure recreation. Field time includes practical application of outdoor skills.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
32739	J01	Kevin Krein	Egan Wing 112 Wednesday 5:30p - 9:30p 1/11 - 5/1 Field DAY Friday 10:00a - 5:00p 1/11 - 5/1

Prerequisite: Admission to the Outdoor Studies program or instructor permission.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $1130 (additional charges may apply)

ODS 445

Outdoor Studies Emphasis Capstone

4 CR

In this final course in the Outdoor Studies emphasis of a BA or BLA program, degree capstone students will lead and evaluate the expedition planned in ODS S444, implementing all relevant technical and theoretical skills developed through four years of Outdoor Studies programming.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
36804	J01	Forest Wagner, Kevin Krein	Egan Wing 115 Wednesday 4:00p - 5:00p 1/11 - 5/22 Field OVERNIGHT All Week 8:00a - 11:00p 5/4 - 5/22

Prerequisite: ODS S444 and advisor approval.

Course is stacked ODS 245/445.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $2860 (additional charges may apply)

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