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Course Syllabus

Course: OLE 1655

Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Business
Title: Snowshoeing

Semester Approved: Spring 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
End Semester: Fall 2028

Catalog Description: This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental skills and knowledge of snowshoeing. Students will learn about proper winter clothing, equipment and use, travel techniques, winter safety, and environmental awareness. (Additional fee required.)

Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 3

Justification: This course teaches fundamental principles of snowshoeing, including skill development, making informed decisions, exercising safety and risk management, contributing as an active member of a group, and understanding and practicing Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics; all while experiencing the natural world during winter.


Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will exhibit knowledge and the application of proper winter attire and equipment. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.

Students will demonstrate proper travel techniques in varying winter backcountry terrain.  Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.

Students will demonstrate and articulate winter safety. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.

Students will demonstrate and articulate Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics as they relate to winter. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.

Students will perform as contributing members of a small group as it relates to an outdoor winter environment. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion and practical assessment.


Content:
Efforts are made to provide multiple perspectives and viewpoints by using several methods/activities to deliver course content which include:Leave No Trace Outdoor EthicsWinter Clothing/AttireEquipmentTravel TechniqueTerrain EvaluationWinter Safety and HazardsSmall Group Dynamics

Key Performance Indicators:
Written Assignments/Evaluations 30 to 50%

Practical Application 50 to 70%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Burakian, E. (2012). Snowshoeing. Helena, MT: Falcon Guides.


Pedagogy Statement:
Content will be taught through interactive lectures, multimedia, practical, hands-on application, and reflection. Multiple methods are employed to promote student inclusivity and help the student succeed. The nature of the class requires a small class size, which in turn makes sure students do not "get lost." Students also have multiple opportunities to take part in activities that promote group development and to be part of a small group, thus helping promote course "buy-in." Multiple teaching methods and types of assignments are utilized to help students not only learn, but find transferability and application of course material.

Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab

Maximum Class Size: 11
Optimum Class Size: 11