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PAR 287 - Cooperative Education 0.5 - 6.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Provides students an opportunity to gain practical experience in applying their occupational skills and/or to develop specific skills in a practical work setting. The instructor will work with the student to select an appropriate work site, establish learning objectives, and to coordinate learning activities with the employer or work site supervisor.
COOP 45 Clock hours
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PAR 289 - Capstone 0.5 - 6.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Emphasizes a synthesis of the information and skills that students learned throughout their paralegal studies.
LEC 7.5 Clock hours
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◆ PHI 111 - Introduction to Philosophy 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Introduces significant human questions and emphasizes understanding the meaning and methods of philosophy. Includes human condition, knowledge, freedom, history, ethics, the future, and religion.
Prev. Course Codes: PHI-151
LEC 45 Clock hours
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◆ PHI 112 - Ethics 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Examines human life, experience, and thought in order to discover and develop the principles and values for pursuing a more fulfilled existence. Theories designed to justify ethical judgments are applied to a selection of contemporary personal and social issues.
Prev. Course Codes: PHI-152
LEC 45 Clock hours
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◆ PHI 113 - Logic 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Studies effective thinking using language oriented logic. Provides tools and develops skills for creative and critical thinking. Emphasizes the development of decision-making and problem solving skills.
Prev. Course Codes: PHI-153
LEC 45 Clock hours
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◆ PHI 114 - Comparative Religions 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Introduces students to the similarities and differences among concepts predominant in the major world religions, comparing sociological, philosophical, and phenomenological similarities between major world faiths.
Prev. Course Codes: PHI-115
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 115 - World Religions - West 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
Introduces the student to the common and different concepts predominant in the major world religions. Includes sociological, political, psychological, and philosophical aspects of a variety of belief systems. Focuses on the concept of religion as a cultural system, and a way that people make sense of a complex world. Particular emphasis is placed on how myths, legends, and folk tales reveal religious concerns.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 116 - World Religions - East 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: ENG 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
Emphasizes the diversity and richness of Eastern religions within a cross-cultural context. Concepts such as fate, reincarnation, enlightenment, and morality are analyzed.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 117 - Psychology of Religion 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Focuses on the application of psychological principles and theories to religious phenomena, including religious practices, beliefs, and rituals. Introduces an historical appreciation of psychologists’ attempts to understand religion, continues with an exploration of select theories, and concludes with an analysis of modern problems and future directions.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 124 - Introduction to Islam 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Introduces the Islamic religious tradition and considers its significance in the modern world. The course investigates the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and practices, Islamics sects, Sufism, and contemporary issues of Islamic extremism, women in Islam, and Islam in the West.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 140 - Religion in American Culture 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Investigates the various ways in which religion and American culture interact. Beginning with the religion of Native Americans, which existed in a pre-modern society where religion was unchallenged as the pre-eminent organizing principle to our post-modern era, where religion competes with a multiplicity of other belief systems in a complex societal matrix. Focuses on the sundry ways in which religion and American culture interface.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 142 - New Testament 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
This course surveys the literature of the early Christian era, from its inception to approximately 150 C.E. The New Testament as well as selected non-canonical writings from the period are examined. The course focuses on the interpretation of these texts in light of the cultural milieu from which they arose. Particular attention is paid to the influence of ancient literary conventions upon the Christian writers of this time.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 150 - Philosophy East and West 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Provides an introduction to the major philosophical ideas of Socrates, Lao Tzu, Confucius, Mishima, Nietzsche, and Siddartha Gautama (the historical Buddha).
LEC 45 Clock hours
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PHI 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
Prev. Course Codes: PHI-270PE
LEC
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PHI 205 - Business Ethics 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Analysis of ethical behavior for business. The premise is that ethics deals with right and wrong standards of behavior that are determined by the ethical and social expectations of society in general, and further, that we expect responsible people to observe the ethical standards of our society. A case approach is used throughout the course. The ethical issues involve trade-offs among ethical decisions and economics, legal, social, and cultural concepts.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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◆ PHI 214 - Philosophy of Religion 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Focuses on the critical examination of the fundamental concepts, ideas, and implications of religion. Includes the nature of God, the varieties of religious exerience, argument concerning God’s existence, the Problem of Evil, faith and reason, religion and human destiny, and the connection between religion and ethics.
Prev. Course Codes: PHI-145
LEC 45 Clock hours
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◆ PHI 218 - Environmental Ethics 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Critically analyzes theories of value of the natural world. Topics include the relationship between scientific and moral principles; theories of the moral worth of persons, animals, plants, and other natural objects; historical, religious, and cultural influences on conceptions of nature; alternative accounts of human relationships and responsibilities to nature including deep ecology and eco-feminism; and the connection between moral and political values and economic policies.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PHI 250 - Eastern Wisdom 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Covers fundamental theories of Indian, Chinese, Japanese, and Muslim metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics focusing on the development of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism as well as Islam’s development in the East.
LEC 45 Clock hours
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PHI 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.
LEC
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Physical Education PED |
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✽ PED 100 - Beginning Golf 1.0 Credits
This course is a basic course in golf designed for those who have had little or no formal instruction or for those with some experience who are interested in improving some aspect of their game. Driving range, putting green, and on course play are included.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-164, PAC-136, PAC-151F
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 102 - Volleyball 1.0 Credits
Introduces and improves student skill level in volleyball. The primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of volleyball including rules, offensive and defensive play, passing, serving, setting, attacking, team play, and game strategies.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 105 - Basketball 1.0 Credits
Introduces basketball and focuses on improving student skill level. Emphasizes teaching the student the elements of basketball rules, offensive and defensive footwork, shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, team play, and game strategies.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 106 - Tennis 1.0 Credits
Introduces tennis and focuses on improving the skill level of the student. Emphasizes the elements of tennis including the rules of the game, groundstrokes, serving, the various shots, and singles and doubles play and strategies.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-157, PAC-131, PAC-151E
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 107 - Soccer 1.0 Credits
This course will give the student the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the subject of soccer, including history, governing organizations, laws of the game, skills techniques, offensive and defensive tactics, and conditioning.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-181, PAC-206, PAC-151S
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 108 - Beginning Swimming 1.0 Credits
Teaches the fundamentals of swimming including the front crawl, elementary backstroke, back crawl, and the fundamentals of treading water. Students may also be introduced to the breaststroke and sidestroke and the basics of turning at a wall. This course is for the non-swimmer or novice swimmer looking to improve aquatic skills.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-165, PAC-141, PAC-151G
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 112 - Conditioning Lab 1.0 Credits
Offers an independent self-paced format of conditioning exercises to meet individual needs. Emphasizes the value of lifetime fitness and its contribution to achieving personal health and wellness. Students utilize cardio-respiratory, muscular strength, and endurance exercises to promote positive changes in health-related fitness components.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 116 - Weight Training 1.0 Credits
Offers basic instruction and practice in weight training. Students utilize weight training equipment in accordance with their abilities and goals. Emphasizes weight training equipment orientation, correct lifting techniques, and basic program design for men and women.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-196A, PAC-196, PAC-151Q
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 119 - Fitness Circuit Training 1.0 Credits
Examines a number of different circuit training programs. Emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and a healthy body composition to meet individual needs.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 121 - Step Aerobics 1.0 Credits
Introduces basic step aerobics and exercise techniques to improve physical fitness. Emphasizes the basic principles of step aerobics including the effects upon the cardio-respiratory system and skeletal muscles, various step patterns, and choreography.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 123 - Bicycle Touring 1.0 Credits
Introduces bicycle touring over a variety of terrains and distances. Selection and maintenance of equipment, pre-tour conditioning, safety, and dietary factors will be covered.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-205A, PAC-150, PAC-151L, PED-174
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 124 - Mountain Biking 1.0 Credits
Introduces basic mountain biking skills and techniques. The primary emphasis is to gain an understanding of the basic principles of mountain biking. Students develop skills and techniques for all riding situations, review bicycle anatomy, and basic maintenance and repairs.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 125 - Bowling 1.0 Credits
Introduces bowling fundamentals to improve the student’s skill level. The primary emphasis is on teaching the student the elements of bowling, rules and regulations, footwork, courtesies, delivery, selection of ball, scoring, and team and individual competition.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 127 - Introduction to Fly-Fishing 1.0 Credits
Enables the student to gain the knowledge and skill of the fine art of fly-fishing, including selection and use of appropriate equipment, fly-casting techniques, fly-fishing entomology, and guiding techniques. Includes several field trips to local fly-fishing areas. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-185, PED-185A, PAC-245
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 129 - Scuba Diving 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 108 ; Minimum grade C-.
Provides basic instruction in scuba diving. Focuses on the knowledge and skills related to swimming and snorkeling, diving equipment, communications, the environment, safety, dive tables, and other pertinent information a student needs for safe scuba diving. This course prepares the student for open water (PADI) certification.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-1662, PAC-143, PAC-151H
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 131 - Nordic Skiing 1.0 Credits
Provides the student with the fundamental skills of nordic skiing. Emphasizes skiing technique, conditioning, safety, and equipment. The course incorporates classroom and activity sessions. Conditioning in the fitness center and trips to local ski areas are covered. Students must complete a health waiver.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 132 - Snowshoeing 1.0 Credits
Emphasizes the basic skills, equipment, clothing, and techniques of snowshoeing. It includes the objective dangers involved with winter recreation.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 133 - Beginning Snowboarding 1.0 Credits
Serves as a basic snowboarding course designed for those who have had little or no prior snowboarding experience. Incorporates a combination of on-the-snow classes at an established ski area and classroom instruction.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-152, PAC-116, PAC-119
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 134 - Advanced Snowboarding 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 133 ; Minimum grade C-.
Introduces advanced snowboarding designed for those with prior snowboarding experience and can link skidded turns with good speed and control on green and blue terrain. Covers a combination of on-the-snow classes at an established ski area and classroom instruction.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-154, PAC-118, PAC-119C
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 135 - Intermediate Tennis 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 106 ; Minimum grade C-.
Introduces advanced instruction and practice for students who already have playing experience and skill in the basic strokes. Emphasizes learning the lob, smash, half-volley, serve variations and tennis strategy for singles and doubles.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 136 - Advanced Weight Training 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 116 ; Minimum grade C-.
Offers guided instruction and independent practice in weight training for men and women. Students practice various weight training techniques in accordance with their abilities. Emphasizes physiological considerations, equipment orientation, correct lifting techniques, program design, and nutrition.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-197, PAC-152Q
LAB 30 Clock hours
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PED 137 - Varsity Sports 1.0 Credits
Allows the student-athlete an opportunity to participate in a competitive varsity sports program. This course is desgined to improve the skills of the Alpine Campus ski team members in training and competitive activities.
LEC 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 139 - Beginning Telemark Skiing 1.0 Credits
Provides instruction in the basic techniques of the telemark turn on gentle terrain using cross country skis.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-148, PAC-110, PAC-107, PAC-151CT
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 141 - Beginning Alpine Skiing 1.0 Credits
Presents a basic Alpine skiing course designed for those who have had little or no prior downhill skiing experience. The course will consist of a combination of on-the-snow classes at an established ski area and classroom instruction at the college. For purposes of instruction, students will be assigned to small groups based on their present skiing ability.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 142 - Advanced Alpine Skiing 1.0 Credits
Presents an advanced skiing course designed for students who are ready for advanced instruction in parallel skiing. The course will consist of a combination of on the snow classes at an established ski area and classroom instruction at the college. Students will be divided into small groups and assigned to instructors based on demonstrated skiing ability. All on snow instruction will be by certified ski instructors employed by the ski area.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 143 - Tai Chi I 1.0 Credits
Introduces Tai Chi as an expression of understandng of self control, exercise, and self-defense. The primary emphasis is to gain an understanding of the history (origins and changes) of Tai Chi, the movements and their names, application of movements, and terminology.
Prev. Course Codes: MAA-115
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 144 - Tai Chi II 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 143 ; Minimum grade C-.
Emphasizes the instruction of Tai Chi from a practical and scientific approach with illustrations of applications for each of the movements in daily life. Cardiovascular training, strength and flexibility training, balance, and coordination are integral parts of the Tia Chi training. In addition, psycho-social skills such as meditation, relaxation, and self efficiency are covered.
Prev. Course Codes: MAA-116
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 145 - Pilates Matwork I 1.0 Credits
Focuses on Pilates matwork to increase core strength, overall muscle tone, and flexibility with focused and precise floor work techniques. A physical education class built upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 146 - Martial Arts 1.0 Credits
Introduces basic martial arts techniques and forms designed to improve the physical and mental capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the basic philosophies and concepts around the martial arts and the approach to ethics.
Prev. Course Codes: MAA-111A, MAR-111A, MAR-151A
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 147 - Yoga 1.0 Credits
Offers guided instruction in yoga. Students practice yoga according to their individual fitness levels and abilities. Emphasizes enhancing general health and well being through the performance of yoga strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation techniques and exercises.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-201, PAC-151R
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 148 - Yoga II 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 147 ; Minimum grade C-.
Continues to build on the concepts of basic yoga. Increases awareness of yoga including physical and mental benefits.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-202
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 149 - Advanced Karate 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 146 ; Minimum grade C-.
Presents an empty-hand form of self defense using all parts of the body in various blocking, kicking, punching and striking techniques against one or more assailants. The style of Karate taught will be Tae Kwon Do. Based on the results of an initial skills test, each student will be assigned two additional kicks, one additional jump kick, and one pattern. Intermediate sparring and self-defense techniques will be taught. Each student will be assigned a goal that they will strive to achieve by the end of the course.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 150 - Rock Climbing I 1.0 Credits
Introduces basic rock climbing, improving dexterity, problem solving skills and the physical work capacity of an individual. Enables the student to gain an understanding of the general principles of climbing, how equipment works and how it is used, basic climbing skills and techniques, safety and climbing etiquette, and terminology. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-168, PAC-151, PAC-151M
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 151 - Rock Climbing II 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 150 ; Minimum grade C-.
Introduces lead climbing skills and techniques, problem solving skills, and physical fitness. Emphasizes the general principles of lead climbing, proper usage of equipment, development of lead climbing skills and techniques, climbing ethics and safety, and terminology. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-169, PAC-152, PAC-152M
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 152 - Beginning Ice Climbing 1.0 Credits
Introduces technical (roped) ice climbing, including equipment selection and safety, knots, belaying and climbing, rappelling, and climbing safety. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-173, OUT-126
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 156 - Intermediate Non-Technical Mountaineering 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 157 ; Minimum grade C-.
Presents intermediate-level skills required for non-technical mountaineering, which include high altitude camping techniques, navigation, dealing with emergencies, 3rd class and non-technical 4th class climbing, mountain weather, and judgment. Safety will be stressed.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-172
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 157 - Basic Mountaineering 3.0 Credits
Provides students with a combination of skills and practical experience in the fundamentals of mountaineering. Emphasizes basic climbing skills and techniques, equipment usage, safety systems, mountain travel and awareness, problem solving and decision-making, high altitude climate and weather, wilderness ethics, and physical fitness.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-171, PAC-154, PAC-151A, PAC-151MI
LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
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✽ PED 160 - Beginning Ski Racing 1.0 Credits
Improves the skills of the beginning ski racer. Slalom and Giant Slalom, or Nordic, racing will be covered.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-145, PED-241, PAC-104
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 161 - Beginning Kayaking 1.0 Credits
Provides basic kayak and water reading skills. The students will learn boating safety, hazard evaluation, terminology, whitewater river reading skills, paddling strokes, bracing techniques, peel out and eddy turns, and rescue and self rescue techniques including wet exits, Eskimo rescues, and introduction to and practice of the Eskimo roll. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-251, PED-179
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 162 - Map & Compass for the Outdoors Person 3.0 Credits
Covers the reading of highway, forest service, and topographical maps including symbols, legends, border information, and contour lines. Explores the use of magnetic compasses in an outdoor environment and functions that plot a course on maps. Supplemental navigation skills are included.
LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
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✽ PED 165 - Wilderness Survival Skills 3.0 Credits
This course emphasizes the physiological, psychological, and practical principles of survival. Survival equipment, wilderness improvising techniques, and wilderness dangers are included.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-210
LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
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✽ PED 167 - Basic Search and Rescue 3.0 Credits
Covers the basic fundamentals required for search and rescue in a wilderness environment. Includes tracking techniques and field trips.
LECLB 67.5 Clock hours
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PED 175 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
LAB
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✽ PED 200 - Advanced Golf 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 100 ; Minimum grade C-.
Covers skills designed for individuals with an advanced level of golfing skills who are interested in improving their game. Driving range, putting green, and on-course instruction and play will be included. Use of woods, irons, wedges, and putting will be stressed. All instruction will be by certified golf instructors.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 201 - Horsepacking 1.0 Credits
Offers a back country field trip with focus on horsemanship, horsepacking, camp operation, camp cooking, Leave No Trace”, and safety.”
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-235, OUT-140
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 205 - Low-Impact Aerobics I 1.0 Credits
Develops overall fitness through low-impact aerobics. The intensity level to develop cardiovascular fitness is maintained, but low-impact movements are stressed. Flexibility, toning, and stretching will also be developed as part of this course.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-161, PAC-161A, PAC-161C
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 206 - Ski Conditioning 1.0 Credits
This is an individual conditioning program that builds both aerobic and muscle strength and promotes flexibility for the student planning to participate in either alpine or nordic skiing.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-113, PAC-121, PAC-151
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 209 - Ski Mountaineering 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: OUT 114 or PER 152 or PER
154 ; Minimum grade C-.
This course provides students with an introduction to foundational knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges and enjoyment of skiing or snowboarding backcountry slopes. Using alpine touring, telemark, or snowboard gear students will learn techniques for ascending and descending peaks safely and efficiently. The course also focuses on judgment, decision-making, and leadership in ski mountaineering.
LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
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✽ PED 216 - Aerobics I 1.0 Credits
This course is designed to improve overall fitness and cardiovascular endurance through aerobic exercise training. Warm-up, stretching, aerobic and dance exercises will be training components for this class.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-166, PAC-151
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 217 - Aerobics II 1.0 Credits
This level of aerobic exercise increases the student’s aerobic endurance and further explains the components of aerobic conditioning. Charting and developing cardiovascular rates is stressed.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-167
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 218 - Physical Conditioning 1.0 Credits
This course is a fitness program combining movement/exercise with an understanding of how exercise contributes to health.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-171, PAC-151NA
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 219 - Dance Exercise 1.0 Credits
This class uses dance and stretch exercises from a variety of dance techniques (ballet, modern, jazz) to develop personal fitness.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-181, PAC-151NJ
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 220 - Whitewater Rafting 1.0 Credits
Provides whitewater boat handling and reading skills through experience on selected rivers in Colorado and Utah. Students will learn river trip planning, safety procedures, equipment, logistics, camp management, hazard evaluation, and minimum environmental impact. Safe and efficient river travel, leadership, and judgment development are emphasized. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 221 - Dynamic Workout 1.0 Credits
This course is designed for those who want to increase flexibility and improve muscle tone through proper exercise techniques using mat work. Body alignment, breathing, and work on the abdominals, hips, and thighs will be emphasized.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-191, PAC-151NV
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 223 - Beginning Mountaineering 1.0 Credits
Covered in this course are basic skills required for non-technical mountaineering, which include the alpine environment, route finding, and hiking skills. Safety will be stressed.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 224 - Basic Mountaineering 2.0 Credits
Students will be familiarized with equipment selection and skills of snow climbing and rock climbing.
LAB 60 Clock hours
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✽ PED 225 - Trekking 1.0 Credits
Basic trekking skills and equipment will be considered. The climbing history and basic natural history of each peak climbed are discussed.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-180, PAC-157, PAC-155, PAC-151MD
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 226 - Fitness Walking 1.0 Credits
This class is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen all major muscle groups. This low impact, aerobic walking will also build endurance.
Prev. Course Codes: PAC-189
LAB 30 Clock hours
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PED 227 - Advanced Fly-Fishing Skills 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 127 ; Minimum grade C-;
This course will introduce students to the higher level skill set required for a successful fly-fishing guided experience. Topics will include lake and river dynamics and finding the fish. Fly-tying as well as the effects of weather on fishing experiences will be discussed. Various methods of getting the client to the fish will be discussed, including wading and floating moving water as well as a variety of both hard and inflatable boats. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation of the fly, successfully striking the fish, and catch and release techniques. Other topics directly related to the business of fly-fishing such as risk managment, etiquette, permitting, and types of related careers will be discussed. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
FIELD 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 228 - Fly Tying 1.0 Credits
Introduces the student to the elements of fly tying including equipment selection and use, materials, and techniques to tie a wide variety of flies. Basic entomology of insects and life cycle stages imitated by the flytier will be discussed.
LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
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✽ PED 237 - Paddle Sports 2.0 Credits
Focuses on the methods and skills of conducting and leading safe lake and river trips in various types of watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, or inflatable boats. Students will learn modern river paddling techniques, trip planning and organization, basic river rescue and safety skills, federal and local permit systems, and minimal impact camping and boating techniques for a river corridor. This course includes a multi-day river expedition. You must be at least 17 years old on the first day of class to take this course.
LAB 60 Clock hours
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✽ PED 239 - Intermediate Telemark Skiing 1.0 Credits
Provides instruction in intermediate telemark skiing techniques. Topics include ski travel on intermediate terrain. Safe and efficient backcountry telemark skills, judgement, leadership, communication, group handling, and telemark ski technique will be emphasized.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 240 - Care and Prevention of Sports Injuries 3.0 Credits
Covers the common athletic injuries from causation to diagnosis and treatment. The student will learn preventative measures and understand rehabilitative regimens. Practical experiences at athletic sporting events will be covered.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-141, HFT-141, HFT-155A
LEC 30 Clock hours LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
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✽ PED 243 - Advanced Telemark Skiing 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 239 , Minimum grade C-.
Using nordic equipment specifically designed for telemark alpine skiing, techniques for telemark skiing in all terrains and a variety of conditions will be provided.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-150, PED-145
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 245 - Intermediate Pilates Matwork II 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 145 ; Minimum grade C-.
Builds upon the philosophies and exercises of Joseph Pilates. Pilates Matwork is a prerequisite, as this course builds upon basic techniques learned therein. Core strength, flexibility, overall muscle tone and balance are the goals of the matwork.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 246 - Advanced Pilates 1.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PED 245 ; Minimum grade C-.
Sustaining core stability through breath, 3rd-level cueing for abdominal connection, spinal flexibility, and focus during class. Incorporates Pilates principles into everyday life and recreational activities. Builds endurance and finesse form.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 252 - Intermediate Ice Climbing 1.0 Credits
Continues to develop proficiency in technical ice climbing, including equipment selection and safety, knots, belaying and climbing, rappelling and climbing safety. Safe, fast, and efficient ice climbing, leadership, ice climbing site management, and judgment development will be emphasized.
LAB 30 Clock hours
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✽ PED 260 - Advanced Ski Racing 2.0 Credits
Develops racing skills in Slalom and Giant Slolam, or Nordic skiing.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-242
LAB 60 Clock hours
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PED 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue special topics of interest. The content of this course is designed on an as needed basis to provide current, up-to-date information.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-270AF, PED-270MT, PED-270SN, PED-270AF, PED-270SN, PED-270MT
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✽ PER 100 - Recreation: Principles & Practice 3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
The structure and economics of recreation in the United states are examined in this course. The interrelationships of private, public, and volunteer groups will be covered. History, philosophy, and theories of recreation will be introduced. Outdoor Recreation as a base for a community economy will be explored, as well as the career opportunities in Outdoor Recreation.
Prev. Course Codes: REC-100
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PER 113 - Introduction to Physical Education & Sport 2.0 Credits
Focuses on the field of physical education and sports. Includes trends, precedents, and their effects in the health and total wellness of those involved.
Prev. Course Codes: PED-170, PED-106, REC-105
LEC 30 Clock hours
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✽ PER 150 - Water Safety Instructor 2.0 Credits
Prepares students to become certified by the American Red Cross (ARC) as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI). Enables students to develop skills for teaching infant and preschool aquatics, Levels 1-7 in the Learn to Swim program, Community Water Safety, and Water Safety Instructor Aide. Focuses on teaching people with special needs, and planning and conducting safe and effective swim lessons.
Prev. Course Codes: REC-110, REC-017, REC-112
LECLB 45 Clock hours
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✽ PER 152 - Avalanche Safety I 1.0 Credits
Emphasizes the latest information available about the study of avalanches, snow science, rescue equipment, and rescue techniques. Provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to help instill good judgment and sound skills when making day-to-day travel decisions in the winter environment. Students will receive a certificate of completion stating that the course was taught following the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association’s or the National Ski Patrol’s avalanche course requirements. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-160
LECLB 22.5 Clock hours
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PER 154 - Avalanche Safety II 2.0 Credits
Prerequisites: PER 152 ; Minimum grade C.
This seminar is for persons interested in enhancing their understanding of snow and avalanche phenomena, hazard evaluation, rescue, avalanche forecasting, and avalanche hazard mitigation. Students will receive a certificate of completion stating that the course was taught following the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association’s or the National Ski Patrol’s avalanche course requirements. Students must be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class to take this course.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-260, SAO-162, SAO-160, SAO-047, SAO-247AC
LECLB 45 Clock hours
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PER 155 - Avalanche Awareness & Beacon Workshop 1.0 Credits
This course is a practical hands-on workshop that introduces students to the skills necessary to travel in avalanche terrain. This is a great introductory course on avalanche awareness or a practical field review for those needing an avalanche skill refresher. Introduces students to the critical concepts of avalanch safety and students will learn about avalanche terrain, weather, snowpack, decision making, and how to execute an avalanche rescue.
LEC 22.5 Clock hours
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✽ PER 161 - Backcountry Cooking 1.0 Credits
Focuses on menu planning, nutritional requirements for wilderness camping, and meal preparations. Includes cooking a backcountry meal.
LEC 15 Clock hours
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PER 200 - Outdoor Recreation Programming 3.0 Credits
Provides effective planning, staffing, and budgeting for the outdoor experience for the maximum opportunity for a successful program. Issues of marketing and promotion, agency coordination, risk management, environmental impact, logistics, and the customer needs and expectations are addressed.
Prev. Course Codes: REC-200
LEC 45 Clock hours
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✽ PER 253 - Outdoor Leadership 2.0 Credits
Introduces the development, acquisition, and application of outdoor leadership skills and knowledge. Focuses on the latest information, philosophy, and techniques necessary to safely conduct outdoor programs and expeditions as an outdoor leader. Skills are applied under actual field conditions. Emphasizes minimal impact camping, wilderness ecology, judgment and decision making, group dynamics, and trip logistics. These skills enhance effectiveness as an outdoor leader.
Prev. Course Codes: OUT-211
LECLB 45 Clock hours
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◆ PHY 105 - Conceptual Physics 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Focuses on mechanics, heat, properties of matter, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics. Incorporates laboratory experience.
LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
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◆ PHY 107 - Energy Science & Technology 4.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Requires college-level reading.
Provides an in-depth look at the science of energy and energy technologies, with a focus on renewable energy resources and clean technologies. The state of world energy use will provide a context to discuss the need for expansion of renewable energy technology. The course will provide a background in the physics of energy, non-renewable energy methods, the problems of energy transfer and loss, and look at the future utilization of these technologies. This lab-based course will provide the student with the opportunity to explore energy through hands-on activities. Student learning activities may include labs concerning conservation of energy; testing mechanical, electrical, heat and fluid power systems; energy transfer and loss; understandidng energy audits; testing solar collectors and wind generators; and investigating hydrogen fuel cells.
LEC 45 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
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◆ PHY 111 - Physics: Algebra-Based I with Lab 5.0 Credits
Prerequisites: MAT 121 ; Minimum grade C-.
Enables the student to explore the truth about physical reality through reasoning, mathematics, and experimentation. Examines kinematics, force, circular motion, energy, momentum, torque, rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, temperature, heat, and thermodynamics. The concepts and theories presented are explored through demonstrations and hands-on experiments. It is a general physics course that is recommended for all of the health sciences and all other interested students. Students entering engineering or one of the advanced sciences should register for PHY 211 .
LEC 60 Clock hours LAB 30 Clock hours
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