ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
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OUL (Outdoor Leadership)
OUL 101 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation (3)
Importance
of recreation in the life of the believer, importance of
problem-solving in the recreational experience, personal caretaking
skills, and application of nonresidential programs in the
natural, rural, and urban environments. Course fee required.
OUL 102 Backpacking (1)
Fundamentals of equipment
selection, food preparation, and trip planning. Includes an
overnight excursion. Course fee required.
OUL 103 Cycling (1)
Beginning course on road cycling,
with focus on street cycling, equipment selection, and basic
bicycle maintenance. Includes several day long field experiences.
OUL 105 Mountain Biking (1)
Off-road cycling, equipment
selection, and basic maintenance. Day long excursions on easy
to moderate trails. Course fee required.
OUL 108 Rock Climbing (1)
Basic climbing techniques,
equipment selection, and ethical protection strategies; application
to local bouldering opportunities. Two day long field experiences. Course fee required.
OUL 109 Fly Fishing (1)
Fundamentals of equipment,
basics of fly casting, stream entomology and conservation. Course fee required.
OUL 110 Fly Tying (1)
Laboratory on the art and science
of tying artificial flies to be used in fly fishing. Includes
conservation ethics. Course fee required.
OUL 111 Cross-Country Skiing (1)
Introduction to
backcountry skiing with advanced techniques, including safety
precautions, two day long field experiences in a mountain environment. Course fee required.
OUL 113 Sailing (1)
Fundamentals of seamanship, boat
maintenance, rigging, points-of-sail, and safety on the water
in a full-keel vessel. Course fee required.
OUL 117 Stillwater Fishing (1)
Introduction to fundamental skills for fishing lakes, ponds and Stillwater systems
with field experience with casting equipment, Stillwater entomology, fishing strategies and conservation. Course fee required.
OUL 119 Environmental Interpretation (1)
Laboratory experience in the collection of ecological data on climate, hydrology, geology and
biology as applied to backcountry safety and trip management, with a special emphasis on the
utilization of natural phenomena as educational parables. Course fee required.
OUL 129 Outdoor Photography (1)
Basic camera operation;
fundamentals of still and digital photography, and development
of a professional quality portfolio or presentation. Course fee required.
OUL 201 Dynamics of Outdoor Leadership Programs (3)
Current practices in outdoor leadership programs, management
of faith lessons in the resident camp and wilderness experience
programs. Prerequisite: OUL 101. Course fee required.
OUL 203 Orienteering (1)
General skills course on
the theory and practice of finding your way by map reading
and the use of the compass, with application to personal life
balance, and goal setting. Course fee required.
OUL 205 All-Terrain Skiing (1)
Advanced skills for
all-terrain skiing with trips to local ski areas and backcountry skiing. Course fee required.
OUL 206 Wilderness First Aid (2)
American Red Cross certification course designed to meet the requirement for
Adult/child/infant CPR with First Aid and Wilderness First Aid course offerings,
with special application to the outdoor program leader. Course fee required.
OUL 207 Canoeing (1)
Fall season field experience
in the basic safety and handling techniques for open canoes
on flat and moving water. Course fee required.
OUL 209 24-Hour Experience (1)
Overnight experience
incorporating multi-disciplinary recreational and outdoor
education experiences; problem-solving, stewardship of resources,
team building, individual responsibility, and observation
techniques. Course fee required.
OUL 215 Winter Mountaineering (1)
Basic instruction
in the equipment, techniques, and safety strategies necessary
to climb in winter conditions. Includes two days of field experience. Course fee required.
OUL 217 Kayaking (1)
Basic instruction in the use
of inflatable or hardboat techniques and safety precautions
in flat and moving water. Course fee required.
OUL 219 Trekking (1)
Survey experience in building
urban treks; trip planning, light-weight equipment selection,
travel itineraries, spiritual growth projects, and mission
adventures. Course fee required.
OUL 225 Winter Camping (1)
Survey of the equipment,
unique food preparation problems, and planning for comfort
in the winter environment. Two-night field experience. Course fee required.
OUL 227 White-Water Rafting (1)
Guided instruction
on Class II and III water. Half day and day long excursions. Course fee required.
OUL 229 Crafting (1)
Laboratory experience exploring
the multiple opportunities to enjoy the benefits of leisure
activities; exploration and presentation of a personal recreational
craft. Course fee required.
OUL 239 Outdoor Cookery (1)
Laboratory experience in the preparation of foods for outdoor experiences, the management of
food systems in the field and nutritional planning. Course fee required.
OUL 350 Mountaineering Field Lab (3)
Multi-day field
experience incorporating a variety of mountaineering skills
including food and equipment management, route finding, technical
wilderness problem-solving, and stewardship of spiritual growth.
Prerequisites: OUL 105. Course fee required.
OUL 370 Flat-Water Field Lab (3)
Spring season multi-day
experience incorporating flat-water travel by various still-water
craft, wading strategies, float trip camp techniques, fly
fishing, environmental investigations, and stewardship of
spiritual growth. Recommended prerequisites: OUL 109, OUL
207, HPE 240. Course fee required.
OUL 375 White-Water Field Lab (3)
A multi-day excursion
in white-water craft on Class II, III, and IV wild water,
with training in trip planning, food preparation, river camping,
moving water navigation, and stewardship of spiritual growth.
Recommended prerequisites: OUL 217, OUL 227, HPE 240. Course fee required.
OUL 380 Urban Trek Field Lab (3)
Multi-day exploration
of the educational/ recreational opportunities available in
urban environments to pursue life-long, inter-generational
activities, and spiritual growth experiences. Recommended
prerequisites: OUL 219, HPE 240. Course fee required.
OUL 395 Enviro Field Trek (3)
Multi-day workshop
exploring environmental stewardship by way of interdisciplinary
learning, and recreational and spiritual growth experiences
in rural environments. Recommended prerequisites: OUL 209,
HPE 240. Course fee required.
OUL 405 Management of Outdoor Education Programs (3)
Workshop experience investigating the management, programming, marketing, risk assessment,
staffing, leadership practices and evaluation of resident programs or wilderness field
experiences. Prerequisite: OUL 101. Course fee required.
OUL 450 Internship (1-3)
Mentored experience arranged
with a local ministry that implements an outdoor leadership
activity. Prerequisites: OUL 101, OUL 201.
OUL 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided independent investigation
of a topic selected in consultation with the major or minor
advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may
be repeated for credit.
OUL 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided group investigation
and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated
for credit.
OUL 498 Teaching Assistantship (1)
Supervised and
limited preparation and delivery of lectures, tutoring of
students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation
and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for
credit.
