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ODED 3010. GROUP DEVELOPMENT. (2-2-3) SPRING
Provides theoretical and experiential understanding of the use of group development activities for facilitating individual and group learning.
ODED 3310. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR KAYAK TOURING PROGRAMS. (2-2-3) SPRING-ODD YEARS
Prerequisite: ODED 2110. A comprehensive overview of flatwater and coastal kayak touring. Activity-specific technical skill development, equipment management, hazard recognition, rescue skills, and instructional/facilitation strategies are addressed. Field trips are required. Students may not receive credit for both ODED 3310 and ODED 3120. Students must pass a swim proficiency test to remain enrolled in the course.
ODED 3320. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR CANOEING PROGRAMS. (2-2-3) SPRING-EVEN YEARS
Prerequisite: ODED 2110. A comprehensive overview of flatwater and whitewater canoeing. Activity-specific technical skill development, equipment management, hazard recognition, rescue skills, and instructional/facilitation strategies are addressed. Field trips are required. Students may not receive credit for both ODED 3320 and ODED 3120. Students must pass a swim proficiency test to remain enrolled in the course.
ODED 3330. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR ROCK CLIMBING. (2-2-3) FALL-EVEN YEARS
Prerequisite: ODED 2110. A comprehensive overview of top-rope rock climbing. Activity-specific technical skill development, equipment management, hazard recognition, rescue skills, and instructional/facilitation strategies are addressed. Field trips are required. Students may not receive credit for both ODED 3330 and ODED 3110.
ODED 3340. EMERGENCY RESPONSE IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION. (2-2-3) FALL-ODD YEARS
Prerequisite: ODED 2110. A comprehensive overview of emergency response in backcountry settings. Incident command systems: search and rescue clothing and equipment; travel and navigation skills; search philosophy, tactics, and operations; survival skills; and primitive living skills are addressed. Course may include technical skills such as high-angle rescue, cave rescue, and/or swift water rescue as determined by the instructor. Field trips are required.