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ENV 436 - Population and Community Ecology (3 cr.)
An introduction to the growth, structure and regulation of natural populations and their organization into plant and animal communities. Topics covered will include population genetics and evolution, limiting factors, competition, predator-prey relationships, concepts of organism association into communities, trophic structure, food webs and ecological succession.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENV/BIO304.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 439 - Wetland Ecology and Management (4 cr.)
Introduction to the hydrological, chemical, and biological interactions in wetland ecosystems. Emphasis placed on integrating ecological, social, and economic values into management and protection of wetland habitats.
Lecture/Lab
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): BIO/ENV304 and CHE101 or CHE111 and junior standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENV 440 - Agriculture and the Environment (3 cr.)
Integration and analysis of the multiple facets of animal agriculture and its interaction with the environment including: farm management, biotechnology, soil, and waste management, nutrient management and sustainable agriculture. Emphasis will be placed on the agricultural and environmental interface. Lecture and lab.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENV 304 ; CHE 101 or CHE 111 /CHE 112 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENV 444 - Fisheries Ecology and Management (3 cr.)
Introduction to fisheries ecology and management. Topics include ichthyology, principles of fishery science, case studies of freshwater and marine fishery management successes and failures, aquaculture, sustainable fisheries issues, history of Great Lakes fisheries, and Lake Champlain fishery topics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENV 304 /BIO 304 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 451 - Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems (3 cr.)
Advanced Geographic Information System (GIS) methods and contemporary issues are explored. Topics include Web and smart phone applications, geodatabase principles, Python programming for GIS, raster modeling, network analysis, and decision support models. Students will use ESRI ArcGIS and other software as appropriate.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENV350/GEG350 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems with a grade of C or better. ENV419 GIS Applications recommended.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENV 455 - Advanced Remote Sensing (3 cr.)
Advanced topics in remote sensing including concepts in electromagnetic radiation, sensors and platforms, and image interpretation.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENV 355 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 460 - Avian Ecology and Conservation (3 cr.)
This course covers identification, ecology, life-history and conservation of birds with specific focus on species commonly occurring in New York, including the Adirondacks, and the Atlantic Flyway. Students will learn about focal species population ecology and how non-government organizations, state and federal agencies partner to conserve populations and habitat. Students will read peer-reviewed papers and management plan reports on avian ecology conservation (i.e., climate change, contaminants, etc.) and partake in field experiences with data collection and synthesis.
Prerequisite(s): ENV/BIO304; junior or senior standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Year
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ENV 462 - Ecosystem Ecology (3 cr.)
An overview of theory and concepts in ecosystem ecology through a survey of the literature, including classical papers. Source materials will be evaluated and critiqued through a combination of lectures, written assignments, and student-led discussions.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): BIO 304 or ENV 304 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 468 - Insect Ecology and Evolution (3 cr.)
In this course students will learn about the ecology and classification of insects. Topics covered will include insect diversity, morphology, physiology and behavior. Students will learn basic classification of the Class Insecta based on morphological characteristics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENV 304 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Spring
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ENV 481 - Sustainability (3 cr.)
A multidisciplinary approach will be used to introduce students to the concept of sustainability and explore sustainable development issues at the local, national and international levels. Topics such as the historical development of the concept of sustainability, the equitable distribution of ecosystem services and sustainable economic development will be explored.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and either ENV 304 or GEL 310 or PSC 311 or GEG 332 or ECO 392 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 489 - Washington Internship Institute (3 to 15 cr.)
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ENV 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 6 cr.)
Liberal Arts
Fees: Science Lab Fee $15.00
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ENV 496 - Instructional Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
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ENV 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENV 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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ENV 506 - Climate Change Science (3 cr.)
An introduction to the science of global climate change. Course topics will include radiative transfer and the Earth’s energy balance, influence of Earth system components on the climate system (atmosphere, ocean, biosphere, cryosphere), natural and human drivers of climate change, the detection and prediction of long-term climate trends, and the impacts of anthropogenic climate change.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 221 or MAT 224 , and CHE 112 ; or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 507 - Restoration Ecology (3 cr.)
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of restoration ecology. Emphasis placed on understanding key ecological principles that are applied to restore degraded ecosystems as well as project planning and management. Students who have taken ENV 407 for credit are ineligible for credit in ENV 507.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 521 - Environmental Law and Policy (3 cr.)
This course analyzes the role played by the different branches of government and the public in shaping and determining environmental policy and law. Major environmental statutes and agency regulations at the local, federal and international level are examined. Students undertake extensive literature research on a legal or policy topic approved by the instructor. Credit will not be given for both ENV 421 and ENV 521.
Prerequisite(s): An undergraduate degree in environmental science or related field or POI.
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ENV 522 - Environmental Data Analysis (3 cr.)
Course will provide experience in experimental design, data management, data exploration, and statistical methods. Students will learn best management practices for collecting, storing, and sharing data, including metadata. This course will introduce students to the R programming language in the context of performing exploratory data analysis, visualization, and statistical methods commonly used in the field. Students will have the opportunity to use their own data sets for class projects.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ENV 333 or MAT 161 or permission of instructor
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 530 - Wildlife Ecology and Management (4 cr.)
Wildlife Ecology seeks to explore the natural history and behavior of wildlife species. Exploration of methods for surveying and identifying wildlife, specifically vertebrates, will offer opportunities for discussion of primary literature. Through trapping, surveys, animal tracking using GPS and radio-telemetry, strict adherence to the scientific method, and GIS analysis, students will gain first-hand knowledge of tools for the wildlife professional. An independent research project, requiring time outside of class, will be developed, implemented, and presented by the graduate student. Student may not receive credit for both ENV 430 and ENV 530.
Prerequisite(s): One upper-division ecology course beyond general ecology or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENV 531 - Freshwater Ecology (4 cr.)
A study of the biological, chemical, and physical features of lakes and other inland waters. An analysis of the interactions between biological communities and their aquatic environment. Laboratory involves examination of freshwater biota and habitats, survey of limnological methods and analysis of data.
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing, bachelors degree in science.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENV 532 - Forest Ecology and Management (4 cr.)
Evaluates interrelationships between basic forest ecosystem factors and processes. Students in this course become proficient with standard forest menstruation instrumentation and techniques. The course also focuses on forest cover type identification. Students who take this course can describe forest stands and ecosystems in terms of structure and composition and compare the similarities and differences between natural disturbances and silvicultural treatments. Students also gain enhanced proficiency with sampling protocols, data management and statistical analyses and improve their ability to write scientific reports. The course is structured to discuss a topic in a classroom, collect and analyze field data then synthesize and interpret biological outcomes. Lecture/Lab
Prerequisite(s): Graduate student or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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ENV 533 - River Ecology (4 cr.)
Advanced ecology and management of river and stream ecosystems. Analysis of biological communities, physical and chemical attributes, watershed dynamics, and current ecological theory. Field investigation of Adirondack streams and rivers. Weekly lectures and laboratory sessions. Students cannot receive credit for ENV533 if they have previously received credit for ENV433.
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisite(s): One upper division ecology course beyond general ecology or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Fall
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ENV 536 - Advanced Population and Community Ecology (3 cr.)
A recitation course that builds on theory and models of population growth, regulation, community stability and persistence given global change concerns. In depth student-led discussion will focus on population ecology, including population genetics and evolutionary ecology, regulation/limitation debate, equilibrium versus non-equilibrium theory, competition theory, dynamics of direct and indirect predation, community assembly rules, and metapopulation dynamics. Literature surveys will culminate in a review paper on a population or community ecology topic and laboratory experiments will test applications of population growth models under various environmental treatment scenarios and be written as a sample of primary literature. Students who have received credit for ENV 336 or ENV 436 may not receive credit for ENV 536.
Prerequisite(s): ENV/BIO304.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 544 - Fisheries Ecology and Management (3 cr.)
Fisheries ecology and management. Topics include ichthyology, principles of fishery science, case studies of freshwater and marine fishery management successes and failures, aquaculture, sustainable fisheries issues, history of Great Lakes fisheries, and Lake Champlain fishery topics.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 560 - Avian Ecology and Conservation (3 cr.)
This course covers identification, ecology, life-history and conservation of birds with specific focus on species commonly occurring in New York, including the Adirondacks, and the Atlantic Flyway. Students will learn about focal species population ecology and how non-government organizations, state and federal agencies partner to conserve populations and habitat. Students will read peer-reviewed papers and management plan reports on avian ecology conservation (i.e., climate change, contaminants, etc.) and partake in field experiences with data collection and synthesis.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Year
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ENV 562 - Ecosystem Ecology (3 cr.)
An overview of theory and concepts in ecosystem ecology through a survey of the literature, including classical papers. Source materials will be evaluated and critiqued through a combination of lectures, written assignments and student-led discussions.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): BIO 304 or ENV 304 or POI
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 568 - Insect Ecology and Evolution (3 cr.)
In this course students will learn about the ecology and classification of insects. Topics covered will include insect diversity, morphology, physiology and behavior. Students will learn basic classification of the Class Insecta based on morphological characteristics.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): An additional advanced ecology elective, POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Spring
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ENV 581 - Sustainability (3 cr.)
A multidisciplinary approach will be used to introduce students to the concept of sustainability and explore sustainable development issues at the local, national and international levels. Topics such as the historical development of the concept of sustainability, the equitable distribution of ecosystem services and sustainable economic development will be explored. Students undertake extensive literature research on a topic approved by the instructor. Credit will not be given for both ENV 481 and ENV 581.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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ENV 595 - Graduate Research (1 to 6 cr.)
Original research project individually arranged between student and faculty sponsor. Course may be repeated.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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ENV 598 - Environmental Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
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ENV 599 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EVS 101 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (1 cr.)
A one-credit introduction to the Environmental Studies major that explores environmental problems from a variety of perspectives in the social sciences and the humanities. The course introduces the discipline of environmental studies, its value in modern society, and the literature, research, practice and writing typical of other courses in the program.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EVS 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Liberal Arts
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EVS 380 - Sustainable Transportation (3 cr.)
This course offers a comprehensive overview of all transportation modes, including road, rail, maritime and air transportation. The significance and impacts of each mode will be investigated through the lenses of sustainability. Transportation systems in urban areas will be an emphasis. Economic feasibility analysis, policy-making, planning and implementation will be used as critical methods for achieving a more sustainable future in the context of combating climate change.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): GEG 121 or GEG 301 , GEG 307 , or ENV 201 , or SCM 301 , or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Every other Spring
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EVS 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
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EXP 101 - The History and Culture of the Expedition (3 cr.)
The course is organized thematically to emphasize the contingent nature of expeditions within local times and places. It is also roughly chronological to emphasize themes of change and continuity over time. The class emphasizes the history of expeditions in and from Europe and the United States since the 1300s with a focus on contextualizing the practice of expeditions into western history. Some of the themes to be discussed include the role of religion, colonialism, science, and trade in the history of expeditions.
Liberal Arts
General Education Category: Western Civilization
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 111 - Introduction to Adventure Leadership (2 cr.)
This course introduces students to foundational theories and practices of adventure leadership. Students will engage with case studies, course readings and class discussion in order to develop and articulate a personal philosophy of adventure leadership.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 121 - Outdoor Living Skills (4 cr.)
This course introduces camp-craft and basic backcountry skills. These skills are applicable to any environment and enable students to safely engage the outdoors for intellectual, aesthetic, social, and recreational purposes. The course uses an immersive, experiential pedagogy in field situations as well as readings, discussions, and journal-keeping. The elements and practices specific to planning adventure journeys will be highlighted. Equipment and transportation provided; requires at least one overnight.
Fees: Outdoor Living Skills EXP 121 $121.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 122 - Introduction to Paddle Sports (2 cr.)
This course introduces various forms of paddle sports, including sea kayaking, white water kayaking and open canoe touring. Course includes discussion of the history of paddle sports with attention to different aboriginal origins, the evolution of paddle sports and equipment design. Skill development includes boat control skills, emergency procedures and a variety of rescue techniques. In addition to skill clinics, the course will include a variety of tours.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 170 - Movement and Balance in Kayaking (1 cr.)
This pool-based kayaking course focuses on introducing, maintaining and improving safety, balance, technique and fitness during the kayaking off-season. Offers revisions for standard techniques and an introduction to new techniques. For beginner and experienced paddlers.
Liberal Arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 172 - Planning Adventure Journeys (2 cr.)
Concentrating on elements and practices specific to planning for adventure journeys, this course examines the pieces of the jigsaw needed to achieve a successful journey or expedition in remote, wilderness areas. It is relevant for all levels of wilderness travel, from half-day trips to multi-week expeditions. Topics include cartography, climate, environmental variables, equipment and supply logistics.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 180 - Introduction to Rock Climbing (2 cr.)
This introduction to rock-climbing orients new climbers to the systems, protocols, and foundation techniques of rock climbing. The course focuses on movement techniques, protection systems, and belaying skills, in addition to covering an introduction to climbing equipment, rappel techniques, and the use of friction hitches.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EXP 182 - Kinesthetics and Training for Climbing (1 cr.)
This course introduces climbing-specific approaches to the kinesthetic skills and training necessary to maximize performance. Appropriate for all levels of climbers, this is a climbing gym course, focusing on techniques for steep climbs, power and endurance, and exercise and fitness.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 183 - Introduction to Ice Climbing (2 cr.)
This introduction to ice climbing orients new climbers to the systems, protocols, and foundation techniques of ice climbing. The course focuses on the use of crampons and ice axes, movement techniques, protection systems, and belaying skills, in addition to covering an introduction to climbing equipment, rappel techniques, and the use of friction hitches.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EXP 186 - Introduction to Backcountry Ski Touring (2 cr.)
Introduction to equipment and techniques for modern free-heel skiing, including both Nordic and alpine skills. The Nordic component introduces backcountry skiing skills and techniques for cross-country travel. The alpine component introduces downhill techniques such as parallel and telemark turns.
Prerequisite(s): experience with alpine and Nordic skiing at beginner level or above.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 195 - Introduction to Moving Water (2 cr.)
Introduction to recreational whitewater kayaking. Class includes discussion of the history of whitewater kayaks with attention to the evolution of kayak and paddle design. Skill development includes a variety of paddle strokes, wet exits, and self-rescues, and general boat handling techniques. In addition to skill clinics, course includes a variety of paddling experiences.
Prerequisite(s): EXP122 and EXP170.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 199 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 236 - Sophomore Expedition (3 cr.)
The Sophomore Expedition is a central component of the first semesters in expeditionary studies. Its primary goal is straightforward: for Expeditionary Studies students to plan and participate in an independent extended backcountry trip. There are many options for successfully completing a sophomore expedition. Students may hike, ski, climb or paddle; locally, across the country, or abroad.
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 252 - Introduction to Paddlesports Touring (2 cr.)
This course introduces the logistical, camp craft and journeying practices particular to and necessary for multi-day touring in human powered watercraft, emphasizing the expanded skills and environmental complexities inherent in multi-day paddling trips. Offered in either kayaks or canoes, EXP252 includes a minimum of two self-supported overnights. May be repeated twice for credit when offered in different watercraft.
Prerequisite(s): EXP122.
Fees: Paddlesports Touring (EXP252) $90.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 282 - Group Dynamics for Outdoor Leaders (3 cr.)
This course introduces the central concepts of the role of the leader in outdoor settings. Topics include group dynamics, formative stages, group assessment, group cohesion, group facilitation, conflict resolution, reflective listening, leadership role, facilitation skills, transference, and reflection. This course is designed for students who plan to lead groups in outdoor settings.
Prerequisite(s): EXP major, sophomore standing.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 286 - Winter Camping (2 cr.)
This course is an introduction to overnight camping in cold weather environments. Primarily field-based, this course emphasizes the planning, equipment, food and general camp craft skills necessary for independent camping in cold weather backcountry environments.
Prerequisite(s): EXP186 or POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 299 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 303 - Adventure Travel and Tourism (3 cr.)
This course explores global cultures through the lens of adventure travel and tourism. The central goals of EXP303 are to define adventure tourism and travel, to identify the impacts of these on the traveler and the host nation, and, finally, to investigate these in an actual adventure travel experience. Course includes campus study and travel to such locations as Nepal, Baja, Mexico, The Canadian Rockies, and the British Isles among others.
Liberal arts
Fees: Culture Impact Trav/TourEXP303 $1600.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 304 - International Expeditionary Studies Field Practicum (3 to 15 cr.)
Variable length field experience and practicum. This field practicum is for students enrolled in an accredited adventure program in a non-U.S. location, such as those offered by The National Outdoor Leadership School. Credit hours depends on the length of the field experience and can range from a minimum of three weeks to a full semester. The EXP International Field Practicum must take place in a non-U.S. location and include technical adventure-skills training, adventure leadership opportunities, and an extended expedition. Completion of EXP 304 requires submission of a portfolio addressing prescribed topics such as expeditionary thinking and eco-tourism.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance by the Study Abroad Program; acceptance by the accredited adventure program; POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 321 - Outdoor Living Skills II (4 cr.)
Expands and refines camp-craft and basic backcountry skills introduced in EXP121. Introduces skills, equipment, concepts and standard practices necessary for day and multi day expeditions in more extreme climates and terrains. The class is taught at local Adirondack locales. The course uses an immersive, experiential pedagogy in field situations as well as readings, discussions, and journal-keeping. Outdoor ethics and low-impact practices will be highlighted. Equipment and transportation provided; requires at least two overnights.
Prerequisite(s): EXP121, EXP172, and POI.
Fees: Outdoor Living Skills Fee $121.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 360 - Wilderness First Responder (3 cr.)
Beyond first aid skills are medical skills. This course provides students the knowledge to practice basic medical skills in wilderness environments. Topics include patient assessment, splinting, wound care, cold and heat emergencies, burns, pharmacology, care of the cervical spine and an introduction to neurological exam in remote settings. All skills will be practiced in field exercises and mock rescue settings.
Fees: EXP-Wilderness First Responder $25.00
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EXP 370 - Topics: Outdoor Sports and Culture (3 cr.)
This course combines intellectual reflections and experiential learning. The primary subject matter varies, but the course always includes experiential opportunities in the sport and a study of the history and culture of the sport. Topics can include “climbing and culture,” “canoes, kayaks and culture,” etc. May be repeated one time with different topic.
Liberal arts
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
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EXP 371 - Introduction to White Water Kayak (4 cr.)
The first of two intermediate level white water kayaking courses, EXP375 teaches the fundamental skills, concepts and standard practices necessary for successful white water kayak expeditions. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The course identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of white water kayak skills.
Prerequisite(s): EXP121 and EXP170 and EXP172 and EXP195 and EXP252 and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 372 - White Water Kayak II (3 cr.)
The second of two intermediate level white water kayak courses, EXP372 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of white water kayaking. These include advanced kayaking skills for white water settings, navigation and route finding on white water rivers, basic white water travel skills, and strategies for risk management. The class continues to develop the reflective expeditionary process of “thinking in action,” here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of white water kayak expedition skills.
Prerequisite(s): EXP371 and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 373 - Introduction to Canoe Touring (4 cr.)
The first of two intermediate level canoeing courses, EXP373 teaches the fundamental skills, concepts and standard practices necessary for extended and independent river and lake touring. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The course identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of canoe skills.
Prerequisite(s): EXP121 and EXP170 and EXP172 and EXP195 and EXP252 and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 374 - Canoe Touring II (3 cr.)
The second of two intermediate level canoe courses, EXP374 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of river and lake travel by canoe. These include advanced canoeing skills for moving water and open water settings, navigation and route finding, basic river and lake travel skills, and strategies for risk management. The class continues to develop the reflective expeditionary process of “thinking in action,” here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of canoe expedition skills.
Prerequisite(s): EXP373 and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 375 - Introduction to Sea Kayak Touring (4 cr.)
The first of two intermediate level sea kayaking courses, EXP375 teaches the fundamental skills, concepts and standard practices necessary for extended and independent sea kayak touring. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The course identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of sea kayak skills.
Prerequisite(s): EXP170, EXP172, EXP195, EXP252, and POI.
Fees: KayakTour/LeadershipEXP375/475 $345.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 376 - Sea Kayak Touring II (3 cr.)
The second of two intermediate level sea kayak courses, EXP376 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of ocean travel by kayak. These include advanced kayaking skills for ocean settings, navigation and route finding in open waters, basic ocean travel skills, and strategies for risk management. The class continues to develop the reflective expeditionary process of “thinking in action,” here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of ocean kayak expedition skills.
Prerequisite(s): EXP375 and POI.
Fees: Sea Kayak Ocean Exp (EXP376) $345.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 380 - Rock Climbing II (3 cr.)
The first of two intermediate level rock climbing courses. EXP380 teaches the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of rock climbing. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The class identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of rock climbing skills.
Corequisite(s): EXP180.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 381 - Rock Climbing III (3 cr.)
The second of two intermediate rock climbing courses, EXP381 teaches the concepts and practices that are required for use of artificial protection in top-rope construction and participation in multi-pitch rock climbs. The process of becoming a safe, capable, and responsible “second,” requires understanding of the complete multi-pitch process. This course prepares students to assume the role as lead rock climbers.
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: Rock Climb Process (EXP381) $358.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 384 - Ice Climbing II (3 cr.)
EXP384 teaches the concepts and practices that are required for use of artificial protection in top-rope construction and participation in multi-pitch ice climbs. The process of becoming a safe, capable, and responsible “second,” requires complete understanding of the multi-pitch process. Successful completion of EXP384, including a skills competency test, prepares students to assume the role as lead ice climbers.
Prerequisite(s): EXP183, EXP380, and POI.
Fees: Ice Climbing Process (EXP384) $125.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 386 - Backcountry Ski Touring II (3 cr.)
The first of three intermediate level ski mountaineering courses, EXP386 teaches the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of ski mountaineering, those of backcountry skiing. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The class indentifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of ski mountaineering skills.
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: Backcountry Day Tour EXP386 $395.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 387 - Backcountry Ski Touring III (3 cr.)
EXP387 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of ski mountaineering. These include advanced skiing skills in backcountry terrain, navigation and route finding in mountains, basic snow climbing techniques and strategies for risk management. The class continues to identify the reflective expeditionary process, here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of ski mountaineering skills.
Prerequisite(s): EXP386 and POI.
Fees: Backcountry Multi-Day EXP387 $435.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 388 - Ski Mountaineering (3 cr.)
The third of three ski process courses, EXP388 emphasizes the core competences required in ski mountaineering. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized ski mountaineering skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in actual ski mountaineering settings and with backcountry ski groups.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: Ski Mnt Process EXP388 $395.00
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 399 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 421 - Outdoor Living Skills Leadership (3 cr.)
EXP 421 emphasizes the core competencies required of leadership in the outdoors. Beginning with an analysis of the concepts of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, specialized skills for adventure leaders and adventure pedagogy. These materials are addressed in back country conditions and with badkpacing and paddlesport groups. The class may be taught at the Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center (Lewis, NY ) and other Adirondack locales. Course may be repeated once for total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): EXP 321
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 435 - Expedition Theory and Planning (3 cr.)
Identifies the ideas and planning necessary to mount an adventure expedition. Recognizing a process that applies to all expeditions, EXP435 prepares students in the Expeditionary Studies major for their senior expedition. The course covers all aspects of expedition planning, including creating a team to designing a risk management plan to researching goals. Students in this class will prepare an expedition prospectus.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): ENG101, 6 hours of 300 level EXP coursework, enrollment in at least 3 hours of 400 level EXP coursework.
Meets Advanced Writing Requirement
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EXP 436 - Senior Expedition (3 cr.)
This course is the experiential culmination of the expeditionary studies curriculum. Offered as a supervised seminar, EXP 436 combines skill and theory into a student directed expedition. Students will plan, prepare for, execute, and assess an expedition in one of the discipline areas offered by the Expeditionary Studies curriculum.
Prerequisite(s): 6 completed hours of 300 level EXP coursework and enrollment in or completion of EXP 435 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 475 - Paddlesports Leadership (3 cr.)
The first of two advanced level sea kayaking courses, EXP475 emphasizes the core competences required of leadership in sea kayaking. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in advanced kayak conditions and with sea kayak groups.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: KayakTour/LeadershipEXP375/475 $345.00
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 476 - Paddlesports Leadership II (3 cr.)
The culminating sea kayak course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP476 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of kayak adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are “metaskills,” specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced paddling skills necessary for kayak leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be practiced in advanced paddling situations and in actual instructional settings.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: Kayak Leadership II EXP476 $400.00
Semester(s) Offered: Annually
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EXP 480 - Rock Climbing Leadership (3 cr.)
The first of two advanced-level rock climbing courses, EXP480 emphasizes the core competencies required of leadership in rock climbing. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in advanced rock climbing settings and with rock climbing groups.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: Rock Climb Leadership EXP 480 $165.00
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EXP 481 - Rock Climbing Leadership II (3 cr.)
The culminating rock climbing course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP481 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of rock climbing adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are “metaskills,” specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced rock climbing skills necessary for rock climbing. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced rock climbing situations and in actual instruction settings.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: Rock Climb LeadershipII EXP 481 $358.00
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EXP 484 - Ice Climbing Leadership (3 cr.)
The culminating ice climbing course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP484 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of ice climbing leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are meta-skills, specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced ice climbing skills necessary for ice climbing leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced ice climbing situations and in actual instructional settings.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): EXP 480 ; POI.
Fees: Ice Climb Leadership EXP 484 $105.00
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EXP 485 - Backcountry Ski Leadership (3 cr.)
This course is an introduction to leadership of groups during overnight camping in cold weather environments. Primarily field-based, this course emphasizes risk management and the planning, equipment, food and general camp craft skills necessary for independent camping in cold weather backcountry environments.
Prerequisite(s): EXP386 and POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 487 - Backcountry Ski Leadership II (3 cr.)
The culminating backcountry ski course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogy, facilitation, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. EXP487 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of backcountry skiing adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are “metaskills,” specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced skiing skills necessary for leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced backcountry ski settings and in actual instruction settings.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Fees: Backcountry Ski Leader EXP487 $435.00
Semester(s) Offered: Annually
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EXP 496 - Instructional Field Practicum (1 to 3 cr.)
Supervised tutoring or instructional assistance in field settings in Expeditionary Studies courses. A contract specifying each student’s duties, approved by the course coordinator, will be on file in the department. Can be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite(s): POI.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 498 - Internship (1 to 15 cr.)
The Adirondack Experience provides a variety of field experiences in professional settings to qualified students. Students selecting an Expeditionary Studies internship will participate at selected sites under the supervision of professional staff persons. These sites might include guide services, outdoor businesses, camps, adventure based counseling programs, and The Adirondack Experience program itself. May be repeated for up to a maximum of fifteen (15) credits.
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EXP 499 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 536 - Community Service Expedition (3 cr.)
EXP 536 course is one of three required expeditions in the master’s degree in expeditionary studies, combining the skills and thinking of the expeditionary process into a student planned and led expedition, here with a community service goal. In addition to completion of an approved expedition, students must submit an expedition proposal and a public presentation as components of the expedition process.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of three credit hours of EXP “Praxis” coursework.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EXP 537 - Educational Expedition (3 to 6 cr.)
EXP 537 is one of three required expeditions in the master’s degree in expeditionary studies, combining the skills and thinking of the expeditionary process into a student planned and led expedition, here with an educational goal. EXP 537 requires submission of an expedition proposal and a public presentation as components of the expedition process. To fill the “Expedition” category requirements in the MS in expeditionary studies, students must take EXP 537 or EXP 538 for six credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of three credit hours of expeditionary studies “Praxis” coursework.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EXP 538 - Professional Expedition (3 to 6 cr.)
EXP 538 is one of three required expeditions in the master’s degree in expeditionary studies, combining the skills and thinking of the expeditionary process into a student planned and led expedition, here with a professional goal. EXP 538 requires submission of an expedition proposal and a public presentation as components of the expedition process. To fill the “Expedition” category requirements in the MS in expeditionary studies, students must take EXP 537 or EXP 538 for six credits.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of three credit hours of expeditionary studies “Praxis” coursework.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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EXP 550 - Self-Assessment for Adventure Sports Practitioners (1 cr.)
EXP 550 offers expeditionary studies graduate students a method to self-identify the physiological, psychological, technical, and tactical (PPTT) principles necessary for self-growth as adventure practitioners. This online course requires a self-assessment of one’s own technical abilities and design of a plan for improving them. This will be constructed with the expeditionary studies graduate program curriculum as its context.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 560 - Planning Adventure Journeys (3 cr.)
EXP 560 considers the entire planning process for adventure travel to remote settings, from identifying the components necessary for successful adventure journeys to client, student, and participant care. Relevant to all levels of adventure travel, the planning process is an explicit, fore-grounded approach to adventure travel. As “thinking in action” defines expeditionary adventures, “thinking before action” defines expeditionary planning. Students in this online class will develop adventure plans for short, medium, and long distance travel for varied group goals and abilities.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or co-registration with EXP 550 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 570 - Adventure Sports Pedagogy (3 cr.)
EXP 570 integrates the “How”, the “Why”, and the “What” of adventure sports pedagogy into a transferrable set of ideas appropriate for all adventure sports. Using examples from various adventure sports disciplines, this online course combines instructional theory, practical approaches, and developmental goals into a unified process for teaching adventure sports. Students will be responsible for creating a variety of teaching modules.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or co-registration with EXP 550 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 576 - Teaching Field Practicum (3 to 6 cr.)
EXP 576 is one of two supervised field experiences; here the emphasis is on teaching, including developing syllabi and teaching modules using a variety of teaching styles. Students will be responsible for organizing and leading classes for both introductory and upper level classes. Modules must be submitted and reviewed before classes take place and will be followed up with debriefings. Students enrolled in this class must arrange their schedule to be present on campus for two to four weeks during the semester.
Prerequisite(s): EXP 550 and completion of six credit hours of expeditionary studies “theory” coursework.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 577 - Guiding Field Practicum (3 to 6 cr.)
EXP 577 is one of two supervised field experiences; here the emphasis is on guiding, including addressing aspects of planning, implementing risk management protocols, and designing appropriate outcomes for specific group needs. All materials must be submitted and reviewed in advance. Students enrolled in this class must arrange their schedules to be present for specified off-campus travel.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of EXP 550 and six credit hours of expeditionary studies “theory” coursework.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 580 - Risk Management (3 cr.)
EXP 580 offers an overview of risk management, beginning with an understanding of risk in both historical and contemporary terms. The study is framed by ethical, professional, and legal points of view. As an overarching way of mitigating potential incidents, EXP 580 understands risk management as a central component of expeditionary thinking. This online class culminates with the development of an in-depth risk management plan.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or co-registration with EXP 550 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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EXP 585 - Outcomes-Based Adventure Programming (3 cr.)
EXP 585 addresses diverse and possible outcomes for adventure-based programming. These include programming for personal growth, team building, counseling, leadership, and for so-called “hard skill” development. Each outcome requires distinct structures, pedagogies, backgrounds and training. EXP 585 explores these variations as well as other implicit and explicit assumptions attached to these outcomes. In this online course, students will develop curriculum and class modules for outcomes-based programming related to their professional goals.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or co-registration with EXP 550 .
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
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EXP 590 - Adventure Leadership (3 cr.)
EXP 590 examines leadership as one of the three unifying principles of adventure programming. (Planning and risk management are the other two.) It is designed to help students develop self-efficacy and competence in leadership using adventure recreation as a contextual framework. This online course will focus on specific theoretical and practical leadership skills.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of or co-registration with EXP 550 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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EXP 599 - Independent Study (1 to 15 cr.)
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FIN 350 - Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs (3 cr.)
The course provides a foundation for the financial planning and management of a new venture start-up and acquisition. It examines the process of financial forecasting, the practice of effective financial management, sources of finance, bootstrapping strategy, valuation and exit planning. The course content follows the life cycle of a new venture. Topics are discussed in a manner that follows the logical order of the stages of development that entrepreneurs go through in the process of building a start-up and successfully transitioning it into a growing business.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ECO 110 and ACC 201 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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FIN 355 - Principles of Finance (3 cr.)
An introduction to financial concepts and methods used in contemporary corporate financial decision making. Students learn about the various types of business organizations and financial institutions and their role in the economy. Time value of money concepts are used to value stocks and bonds and to evaluate business proposals. The risk-return relation, the cost of capital, capital budgeting techniques, cash flow estimation, and capital structure are explored.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ACC 202 , either ECO 101 or both ECO 110 and ECO 111 ; ECO 260 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
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FIN 385 - Corporate Financial Management (3 cr.)
The role of the financial manager in the modern corporation is examined with an emphasis on the use of financial statements in the context of financial analysis, forecasting, and financial planning. In addition, the topics of securities issuance and design, dividend policy, working capital management, risk management, and corporate control are examined. The special concerns facing multinational corporations are also explored.
Prerequisite(s): FIN 355 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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FIN 390 - Money and Banking (3 cr.)
Evolution of monetary institutions, including the Federal Reserve system, the commercial banking structure and financial intermediaries. Theoretical analysis involving creation of money and its effects on prices, interest rates, and incomes. Additional analysis directed toward international finance.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): ECO 101 or ECO 111 .
Semester(s) Offered: Fall
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