Course Syllabus
Course: OLE 2200
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Business
Title: Expedition Leadership
Semester Approved: Spring 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
End Semester: Fall 2028
Catalog Description: This course provides an experiential approach to addressing leadership (including aspects of planning, logistics, and safety and risk management needed to design and implement outdoor expeditions). Emphasis is on the development of leadership through sound judgment, and decision-making, while leading/co-leading in backcountry/wilderness environments. (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 expedition leadership, 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 leading/co-leading in backcountry/wilderness environments.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate effective leadership skills while participating as a leader/co-leader of the day. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.
Exhibit proper decision-making on wilderness-based trips. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, and practical assessment.
Evaluate the success of fellow student leaders. Students will be able to demonstrate this SLO as evaluated through discussion, written assessment, 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 EthicsExpedition Behavior Risk Management Expedition Planning Expedition Management Judgment and Decision-making Critical Thinking Leadership Evaluation
Key Performance Indicators:
Written Assignments 30 to 50%
Practical Application 50 to 70%
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
