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Course Syllabus

Course: OLE 1660

Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Business
Title: Winter Camping

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 winter camping. Students will learn about proper winter clothing, equipment, and use, sheltering, cooking, travel techniques, winter safety, and environmental awareness. (Additional fee and field trip required.)

Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: .5; Lab: 3

Justification: This course teaches fundamental principles of winter camping, 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:
Exhibit knowledge and application of proper winter attire.  Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.

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

Demonstrate proper cooking and sheltering techniques for a winter environment. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.

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

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

Perform as a contributing member 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/Attire Equipment Shelters Travel Technique Terrain Evaluation Winter Safety and Hazards Small Group Dynamics

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

Practical Application  50 to 70%


Representative Text and/or Supplies:
O'Bannon, A. & Clelland, M. (2007). Allen and Mike's really cool backcountry ski book: Traveling and camping skills for a winter environment. Helena, MT: Falcon Guides ISBN: 978-07627-4585-2


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