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MUSC 1435 - Audio Recording (3)
Students develop basic understanding of recording principles and techniques. Students examine the principles of sound, the operation and maintenance of studio equipment, and the systems, operation, and protocol of the modern digital recording studio. With tape-based recording as a starting point, students progress through such subjects as mixers, multi-track recording, effects processors, and microphones. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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MUSC 1450 - Percussion Ensemble (1)
Percussion ensembles offered depending on instrumentation and interest of students. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1 hrs lab)
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MUSC 1460 - Brass Ensemble (1)
Brass ensembles offered depending on instrumentation and interest of students. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1 hrs lab)
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MUSC 1470 - Woodwind Ensemble (1)
Woodwind ensembles offered depending on instrumentation and interest of students. May be repeated three times for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (2 hrs lab)
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MUSC 1482 - Guitar Ensemble (1)
The Northwest College Guitar ensemble is a non-audition performance ensemble open to all members of the college and community. Students must be able to play basic chords, and play scales in 1st position on the guitar in order to effectively participate. The goal of this course includes musical growth on the guitar and the experience of performing a variety of music in concert. (1 hrs lec)
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MUSC 1970 - Music Technology I Internship (2)
Music Technology Internship provides hands-on projects in the areas of live sound reinforcement, 2-track concert recording, file format transfers, dubbing, and audio database management. Students develop professional skills and accountability. Completed projects are archived for inclusion in a project portfolio. Credits for this course may be spread out over two semesters. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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MUSC 2010 - American Popular Music (3)
This course provides a cultural, historical, and aesthetic overview of twentieth century American popular music and its nineteenth century beginnings. Using a ostly chronological presentation, students will analyze such music as pop, blues, ragtime, jazz, country, rock’n’roll, and musical theater for their roots, their
syntheses into new styles, their underlying aesthetic and cultural meanings and values, and other connections to American Life. In short: we will be examining America through the lens of its popular music. (3 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2025 - World Music (3)
Students learn strategies on how to listen to and compare the sound of various musical cultures. Students will also gain a deeper understanding for the local contexts of these musical expressions and how music carries meaning through complex networks of signification (e.g., ethnic identity, race, class, political, religious, economic, historical, technological, etc.). (3 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2030 - Written Theory III (3)
A study of chromatic and contemporary harmonic concepts. Emphasis placed on the analysis of historical music and writing in contemporary styles. Students expected to develop and practice keyboard skills and use a computer for drill and composition. Prerequisite: MUSC 1040 with a C- or better. (3 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2035 - Aural Theory III (1)
Class participation in the skills of melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation, and sight singing in more chromatic styles. Prerequisite: MUSC 1045 with a C- or better. Should be taken in conjunction with . (1 hr lec)
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MUSC 2040 - Written Theory IV (3)
A continuation of Written Theory III with additional study of counterpoint and writing in larger musical forms. Prerequisites: MUSC 2030 and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2045 - Aural Theory IV (1)
Includes work in error detection and diatonic keyboard harmony. Prerequisite: MUSC 2035 . Should be taken in conjunction with . (1 hr lec)
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MUSC 2050 - Historical Survey I (3)
The history and literature of music from ancient times through 1800 and the Classic era of the music of Western Civilization. Primarily traces the development of art music style in a historical and cultural context. In addition to a general overview of the literature, students analyze representative works of each style period and compare Western culture and its music with the music, values, beliefs, and attitudes of other world cultures. (3 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2055 - Historical Survey II (3)
The history and literature of the music of Western Civilization from 1800 to the present. Traces the development of musical style in a historical and cultural context. In addition to a general overview of the literature of the Romantic and Modern eras, students analyze representative works of each style period and compare Western Culture and its music with the values, beliefs, and attitudes of American music and culture among others. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (3 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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MUSC 2060 - Jazz Improvisation I (1)
Introduction to the skills necessary to create and perform jazz solos involving simple to complex chord progression, harmonic structures, and rhythmic frameworks. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1 hr lec)
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MUSC 2065 - Jazz Improvisation II (1)
Continuation of MUSC 2060 . Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (1 hr lec)
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MUSC 2071 - Applied Music: Vocal and Instrumental (1-2)
Private lessons in voice or instrument for students who have completed four semesters of study in voice or in one instrument. Prerequisite: Four semesters of previous applied study. (.5 hr lec, 5 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2080 - Baritone Horn II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1080 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2090 - Bassoon II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1090 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab) Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 .
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MUSC 2100 - Cello II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1100 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2110 - Clarinet II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1110 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2120 - Double Bass II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2130 - Flute II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1130 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2140 - French Horn II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1140 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2150 - Guitar II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1150 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2152 - Bass Guitar II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1152 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2153 - Classical Guitar II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocational recital performance, master classes, and an end of semester performance jury. Student specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . Max 8 credits. (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2154 - Jazz Guitar II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocational recital performance, master classes, and an end of semester performance jury. Student specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . Max 8 credits. (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2170 - Oboe II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1170 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2190 - Percussion II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1190 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2191 - Percussion/Mallets II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1191 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2195 - Latin Percussion II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1195 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2200 - Piano II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1200 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2204 - Jazz Piano II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1204 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2206 - Jazz Voice II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes, and an end of semester performance jury. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200. Prerequisite: . Max 8 credits. (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2208 - Jazz Bass II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes, and an end of semester performance jury. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200. Prerequisite: . Max 8 credits. (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2210 - Saxophone II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1210 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2220 - Trombone II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1220 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2230 - Trumpet II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1230 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2240 - Tuba II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1240 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2250 - Violin II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1250 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2260 - Viola II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1260 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2270 - Voice II (1-2)
One 30-minute private lesson per week per credit hour on an instrument or voice with a minimum preparation standard. Generally involves a public convocation recital performance, master classes and an end of semester performance jury. Prerequisite: MUSC 1270 Two semester hours of MUSC 1080 through MUSC 1270 on the same instrument or voice. Max 8 credits. Students specializing in music must be concurrently enrolled in MUSC 0200 . (5-10 hrs lec per semester, 5-10 hrs open lab)
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MUSC 2290 - Class Piano III (1)
Third semester of a four-semester sequence. Develops further piano skills. Involves prescribed scales, harmonizations, chord progressions, transpositions, sightreading, and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 1295 or successful completion of MUSC 1295 final exam requirements. (2 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2292 - Class Guitar II (1)
A more advanced course extending knowledge of open chords, bergh chords, and song accompaniments. Includes scales, arpeggios, blues progressions, lead patterns, and note reading. Prerequisite: MUSC 1292 . (2 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2295 - Class Piano IV (1)
Final semester of a four-semester sequence. May include learning simple accompaniments. Designed to prepare the music major for piano proficiency exam upon transfer. Prerequisite: MUSC 2290 or successful completion of MUSC 2290 final exam requirements. May be repeated twice for credit. (2 hrs lec)
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MUSC 2395 - Piano Proficiency
The Piano Proficiency exam is required of all students seeking a four-year degree in music performance or education and should be completed sometime during the sophomore year. Enrollment in this course requires the student to take the exam sometime during the semester; if the test is failed, the course may be repeated up to three times. This course will directly transfer to the University of Wyoming and most other music departments will accept the results as well.
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MUSC 2410 - Sound Reinforcement I (3)
Students receive a practical orientation to live sound reinforcement for voice and music. We will study a broad range of concepts and procedures including: basic sounds and acoustics, microphone design and application, sound system design, setup and testing procedures, Front of House (FOH) and Monitor mixing on both analog and digital consoles, signal processing and live stereo and multitrack recording with various digital recording devices. Lab activities focus on project-based learning and provide “hands-on” skill development with both music hardware and software in the service of live sound. Students are expected to crew on at least one live event. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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MUSC 2435 - Advanced Audio Recording (3)
Students advance their recording skills through a project-based curriculum. Students use the computer to create an integrated recording, editing, and mixing environment extending into the areas of digital mastering, signal processing, and post production. Students explore the compact disc as a presentation and archiving medium through the development of a personal CD project. Prerequisites: MUSC 1415 and MUSC 1435 . (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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MUSC 2440 - Electronic Musicianship: Synths and MIDI (3)
Students learn the principles and techniques of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and its uses in music composition, recording, and arrangement. After exploring basic theory, Digital Audio Workstations are used so students develop familiarity with elements of computer MIDI technology as they relate to sequencing, sound synthesis, non-linear recording and editing, and computer mixing. Emphasis will be placed on post-production practices in scoring (notation) and the preparation of MIDI material for presentation on the World Wide Web. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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MUSC 2500 - Electronic Portfolio (3)
Designed for students pursuing the AAS in Music Technology/Multimedia. Students develop and present, in a multimedia format, a collection of their musical, print, and other work which exhibits their abilities, progress, effort, and program achievements. Prerequisites: MUSC 1415 , MUSC 1435 , MUSC 2440 and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab) Capstone Course
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MUSC 2970 - Music Technology II Internship (2)
Music Technology Internship provides hands-on projects in the areas of live sound reinforcement, 2-track concert recording, multi-track recording, audio restoration, file format transfers and dubbing, audio database management and studio maintenance. Completed projects are archived for inclusion in a project portfolio. This course will include targeted career explorations (informational interviews and research) as well as assisting on collaborations with area production professionals when available. Credits for this course may be spread out over two semesters. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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NRST 1000 - Fundamentals of Nursing (4)
Students learn theory, skills, and the basic nursing concepts of caring, documentation, teaching/learning, critical thinking, communication, and the nursing process in order to provide safe and competent nursing care to clients with basic unmet human needs in the clinical setting. In addition, students learn the legal and ethical principles needed to function as a member within the discipline, provider of care, and manager of care within the scope of practice for the Practical Nurse. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , ZOO 2010 , and Successful admission to the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1688 and NRST 1705 (3.5 lec, 1 lab)
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NURS 1100 - Professional Nursing Care in Health Promotion (9)
This semester introduces the learner to the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Health promotion includes learning about self-health and health in children, adults, older adults, and the family experiencing a normal pregnancy. Learners will value evidence about healthy lifestyle patterns and risk factors for disease and illness, apply growth and development theory, develop therapeutic relationships, conduct an age appropriate and culturally sensitive health assessment, and promote health using the nursing process and standards of professional nursing. Prerequisite: Entrance into nursing program. (4hrs lec, 5hrs clinical).
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HLSC 1101 - Allied Health First Year Seminar (2)
This course is designed to assist students seeking a health professions type degree. Students will develop skills such as planning, use of campus resources, research, how to develop scholarly writing; resume building and self-assessment that will aid in student success in college and their chosen field. This course will provide an academic and common transition to the college in a small classroom environment. Students are urged to actively participate in their learning through critical inquiry, listening, and by participating in class discussions. (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 1200 - Medical Terminology (2)
Students learn the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and combined forms to give the student a working knowledge of medical terminology and vocabulary. (2 hrs lec)
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NURS 1200 - Professional Nursing Care of Patient with Chronic Illness (9)
This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with chronic illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with chronic illness across the lifespan. The learner will identify the roles and values of the members of the interprofessional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized. Prerequisite: Student in good standing in the nursing program and completion of NURS 1000. (4hrs lec, 5hrs clinical).
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NRST 1510 - Nurse Assistant (4)
Students acquire the basic theory, principles, and skills necessary to provide basic patient care as a CNA in the health care setting to meet the physical, psychosocial, mental, spiritual, and cultural needs of the client/resident. Students also learn the State and Federal laws as well as the policies and procedures of the institution governing the practice of the nursing assistant. (3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab/clinical)
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NRST 1540 - Nursing I (4)
Students learn the roles, functions, heritage, and scope of Professional Nursing including the basic concepts of caring, documentation, communication, teaching/learning, critical thinking, problem solving, and the nursing process applying those principles to the norms of system assessment and client health status. The student is provided the theory, principles, and skills necessary to assess, plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care to clients in varied clinical settings. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , PSYC 1000 , ZOO 2010 and Successful admission to the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1580 , NRST 1710 , and NRST 2820 . (3.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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NRST 1580 - Introduction to Medication Administration (2)
Students learn the national and state standards of nursing practice of the Professional Nurse related to the responsibilities associated with medication administration. Students acquire the concepts and skills of basic medication therapy, drug dosage calculations and drug administration in order to safely, effectively, and competently care for clients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , PSYC 1000 , and ZOO 2010 Corequisites: NRST 1540 , NRST 1710 , and NRST 2820 . (1.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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NRST 1630 - Mental Health Nursing (2)
Students learn contemporary mental health nursing theories related to psychiatric disorders. Common theories related to psychiatric disorders will be discussed, and various treatment modalities will be explored. Students will apply the nursing process when planning care for the client with unmet psychosocial needs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first semester of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1700 and NRST 1720 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 1635 - Mental Health Nursing for Practical Nursing (2)
Students learn contemporary psychiatric and mental health nursing theories related to psychiatric disorders. Students explore various treatment modalities and apply the nursing process when contributing to the plan of care for the client with unmet psychosocial needs. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first and second semesters of the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2615 and NRST 2755 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 1660 - Emergency Medical Responder (4)
This course prepares student to help, deal with, and cope when emergency care is needed. It is an in-depth look at how and what you need to do in case of an emergency; whether it is medical or trauma. Students will learn how to assist and care for a patient before medical assistance is available. Current American Heart Association materials are used for CPR and AED. On successful completion, student will receive an American Heart Association CPR card will be eligible to apply to the Wyoming Office of Emergency Medical Services for the Emergency Medical Responders card, following all state guidelines and requirements. Students may not receive credit in both NRST 1660 and HLED 1660 . (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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NRST 1688 - Pharmacology for Practical Nursing (4)
Students learn the concepts and skills of medical terminology, basic pharmacological principles, medication therapy, drug dosage calculations and drug administration in order to safely and competently care for clients across the lifespan in the healthcare setting. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , ZOO 2010 , and Successful admission to the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1000 and NRST 1705 . (3.5 lec, 1 hr lab)
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NRST 1700 - Nursing II (3)
Students learn the theoretical framework for care of the adult client with unmet needs related to chronic illness. The nursing process is used in the planning of care. The focus is on the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and cultural needs of the client. Students continually improve their ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and act collaboratively. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first semester of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1630 and NRST 1720 (3 hrs lec, .5 hr lab)
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NRST 1705 - Clinical Experience I for Practical Nursing (2)
Students learn to use an ever expanding body of knowledge and the nursing process to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving through clinical learning experiences. Students learn to function in the roles of the Practical Nurse, provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline to coordinate and contribute to an established plan of care for individuals, families, and groups across the life span. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , ZOO 2010 , and Successful admission to the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1000 and NRST 1688 . (6 hrs clinical)
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NRST 1710 - Clinical Experience I (2)
Through clinical learning experiences, students learn to function in the roles of the Associate Degree Nurse, provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline. Students use critical thinking as they apply the systematic stages of the nursing process to plan and provide safe, competent, and individualized care to treat client response to actual, unmet needs and manage the care of one or two client(s) who have well-defined health problems. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , PSYC 1000 , ZOO 2010 and Successful admission to the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1540 , NRST 1580 , and . (6 hrs clinical)
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NRST 1720 - Clinical Experience II (4)
Through clinical learning experiences students learn to apply theory and skills practiced in the laboratory setting to direct client care in the client care setting. Students increase their ability to use critical thinking and assessment skills as they use the nursing process to plan and implement care for their assigned clients. The focus is on the unmet physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and cultural needs of clients experiencing alterations of mental health or a chronic disease process. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first semester of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1630 and NRST 1700 . (12 hrs clinical)
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NRST 1735 - Clinical Experience II for Practical Nursing (4)
Students learn to use an ever expanding body of knowledge and the nursing process to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving to provide basic care for clients with chronic conditions through a variety of clinical learning experiences. The Practical Nursing student coordinates and contributes to an established plan of care to meet the chronic illness human needs for diverse client populations in a variety of health care delivery settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first semester of the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2605 and NRST 1745 . (12 hrs clinical)
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NRST 1745 - Nursing Care of Adult I for Practical Nursing (4)
Students acquire the theoretical framework needed to safely and competently care for patients across the lifespan with unmet human needs related to chronic illnesses. The nursing process is utilized in the planning of client care. Focus is on the physiological, spiritual, developmental, and cultural needs of the client. Students continue to increase in their ability to function in the roles of provider and manager of care as a member within the discipline as they align with the PN scope of practice. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first semester of the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1735 and NRST 2605 . (3.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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NURS 2300 - Professional Nursing Care of Patient with Acute Illness (9)
This semester introduces the learner to the patient and family with acute illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness, and professionalism. Learners will use caring behaviors, therapeutic communication and advocacy when providing care to patients with acute illness across the lifespan. The learner will facilitate the effectiveness of the inter-professional healthcare team. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized. Prerequisite: Student in good standing in the nursing program and completion of NURS 1000 and NURS 1200. (4hrs lec, 5hrs clinical).
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NURS 2400 - Professional Nursing Care of Patient with Complex Illness (9)
This semester introduces the learner for the patient and family with complex illness using the concepts of health promotion, safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient centeredness and professionalism. This semester is focused on the vulnerable patient, which could include multisystem acute and chronic disease processes, and physiological, mental and socioeconomic factors that put the patient at risk. The patient and family lived experience is emphasized. (4hrs lec, 5hrs clinical).
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NRST 2490 - NCLEX RN Review (2)
This course is designed for nursing majors and focuses on the achievement of professional success by preparing students for the RN licensure examination. Preparation for NCLEX-RN will be achieved through a process of enhancing NCLEX testing skills and individualized review of content utilizing both online and offline modalities.
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NRST 2500 - Role Transition - Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing (2)
(Summer Semester Only, All Years) Designed to assist the Licensed Practical Nurse entering the second year of the Nursing Program by advanced placement. Prerequisite: Completion of admission criteria for advanced placement. (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2600 - Nursing III (3)
Students acquire the theoretical framework needed for care of the adult client with unmet needs related to acute illness. Students continue to increase their ability to think critically in planning care for clients with acute illness using the nursing process. The focus of care is on the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and cultural needs of the client. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first and second semester of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2620 and NRST 2730 . (3 hrs lec)
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NRST 2605 - Maternal Child Nursing for Practical Nursing (4)
Students will expand their comprehension of maternal child practical nursing care through theory and clinical experience. With assistance, the student will demonstrate the understanding of becoming a provider of care, a member within the discipline, and coordinator of care for the childbearing family within the guidelines of an individualized plan of care. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Semester I of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1735 and NRST 1745 (3 hrs lec, 3 hr clinical)
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NRST 2615 - Nursing Care of Adult II for Practical Nursing (4)
Students acquire the theoretical framework needed to safely and competently care for patients across the lifespan with unmet human needs related to acute illnesses. The nursing process is utilized in the planning of client care. Focus is on the physiological, spiritual, developmental, and cultural needs of the client. Students continue to increase in their ability to function in the roles of provider and manager of care as a member within the discipline as they align with the Practical Nursing scope of practice. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first and second semesters of the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1635 and NRST 2755 . (3.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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NRST 2620 - Maternal Child Nursing I (2)
Students learn to apply the nursing process in meeting the unmet needs of the child bearing family from ante-partum to post-partum care. The focus is on the normal pregnancy and delivery with complications reviewed. The student will develop an understanding of the health promotion within the context of normal human growth and development from fetus to newborn. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first and second semester of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2600 and NRST 2730 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2730 - Clinical Experience III (5)
Students learn to apply theory to direct client care in the clinical setting. As students continue to improve their critical thinking and assessment skills, there will be an increase in their ability to plan care using the nursing process. The focus is on the unmet physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and cultural needs of the acute care client, the child bearing family, and the developing child. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first and second semester of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2600 and NRST 2620 . (15 hrs clinical)
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NRST 2740 - Clinical Experience IV (5)
Students learn to apply theory to direct care of the client in the clinical setting. Using the nursing process, students use critical thinking and assessment skills to plan care for clients, families, groups, and the community. Students, under the direction of preceptors, assume the role of nurse manager in the clinical setting to prepare for their transition to the role of Registered Nurse. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2750 , NRST 2760 , and NRST 2770 . (15 hrs clinical)
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NRST 2750 - Nursing IV (2)
Students acquire theory, principles, and skills necessary to utilize the nursing process to provide safe, effective, competent, and appropriate care for diverse populations in community-based nursing. Students learn to function in the roles of the professional nurse and build upon the foundational principles of critical thinking, responding to human needs, teaching and learning, collaboration, communication, safety, caring, and professional behaviors in order to practice within national and state standards of nursing practice in community-based nursing. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2740 , NRST 2760 , and NRST 2770 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2755 - Clinical Experience III for Practical Nursing (5)
Students learn to use an ever expanding body of knowledge and the nursing process to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving to provide basic care for clients with acute conditions through a variety of clinical learning experiences. The Practical Nursing student coordinates and contributes to an established plan of care to meet the acute illness human needs for diverse client populations in a variety of health care delivery settings. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first and second semesters of the Practical Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1635 and NRST 2615 . (15 hrs clinical)
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NRST 2760 - Leadership Management (2)
Students learn principles and theories of leadership and management to help prepare them to assume the roles as provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession of nursing. Leadership/management topics related to communication with others, change, conflict resolution, delegation of care, and nursing care delivery systems will be covered. There is an in-depth discussion of nursing practice and the law. Current trends and issues in nursing will be explored. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2740 , NRST 2750 , and NRST 2770 . (2 hrs lec) Capstone Course
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NRST 2770 - Maternal Child Nursing II (2)
The student will develop an understanding of the health promotion within the context of normal human growth and development from newborn through adolescence. Students learn to apply the nursing process to plan the care of pediatric clients experiencing illness and their families. The care is focused on the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of clients and their families. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first, second, and third semesters of the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 2740 , NRST 2750 , and NRST 2760 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2800 - NCLEX RN Review (2)
This course is designed for nursing majors and focuses on the achievement of professional success by preparing students for the RN licensure examination. Preparation for NCLEX-RN will be achieved through a process of enhancing NCLEX testing skills and individualized review of content utilizing both online and offline modalities.
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NRST 2810 - Basic Coronary Care (2)
Students learn basic electrocardiographic interpretation and focus on basic cardiac rhythm disturbances, treatment, and nursing management. Prerequisites: ZOO 2010 and ZOO 2020 or consent of the instructor. (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2820 - Introduction to Pharmacology (2)
Students learn the concepts of basic pharmacology and the nursing management of drug therapy including the examination of body systems and related drug therapy within each system. It explores the basic drug groups, key similarities and differences among drugs in each group and the nursing care for each group utilizing the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on the mechanism of action for each group, its therapeutic use, adverse effects and dosages. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 , PSYC 1000 , ZOO 2010 , and successful admission to the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1540 , NRST 1580 , and NRST 1710 . (2 hrs lec)
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NRST 2830 - Intravenous Therapy for LPN/LVN (1)
This is an 8-week course for the LPN/LVN which provides comprehensive information on I.V. therapy through utilization of the nursing process. This course also covers risk and quality management, infection control, fluid balance and electrolyte fundamentals, I.V. equipment and use techniques, phlebotomy techniques, I.V. medications, central venous access, transfusion therapy, antineoplastic therapy, and nutritional support as they all relate to intravenous therapy. This course covers both the “Basic IV” therapy and “Advanced IV” therapy for the LVN/PN. (.75 lec, .75 lab/clinical)
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NRST 2850 - Intravenous Therapy for RN (2)
This course covers risk and quality management, infection control, fluid balance and electrolyte fundamentals, I.V. equipment and use techniques, phlebotomy techniques, usual and advanced I.V. medications, central venous access, and transfusion therapy as they all relate to intravenous therapy for the RN. In addition, the following topics will be covered: parenteral solutions, pediatric therapy (ages 12 and under), and blood and blood components administration. (1.75 lec, 1.75 lab/clinical)
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Outdoor Education - Activity |
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OEAC 1100 - Outdoor Living Skills: Desert (2)
Acquaints the student with safe and conservationally sound backpacking skills. Special emphasis on techniques adapted to the desert environment. Five days continuous. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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OEAC 1150 - Outdoor Living Skills: Mountain (1)
Acquaints the student with safe and conservationally sound backpacking skills. Special emphasis on techniques adapted to the mountain environment. Five days continuous. (1 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEAC 1170 - Introduction to Mountaineering (2)
Introduces students to safe travel in the mountains. Emphasis will be placed on proper physical conditioning, safety, nutrition, equipment, mountain travel and navigation. Requires intense physical activity including an extended field experience. (1.5 hrs lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEAC 1180 - Mountaineering II (2)
The course emphasizes backcountry mountain travel in remote areas. Students will learn intermediate and advanced mountaineering skills pertaining to expeditionary mountain climbing. Topics include glacier travel, navigation, rock, snow and ice anchors, rock/ice/snow climbing, route finding, safety procedures, and backcountry travel. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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OEAC 1610 - Outdoor Recreation Activities (1)
Students are introduced to a variety of outdoor related activities such as rock climbing, orienteering, hiking/backpacking, kayaking, spelunking, biking, rappelling, logistics for overnight camping, and basic equipment maintenance. (1 hr lec)
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Outdoor Education - Professional |
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OEPR 1100 - Introduction to Adventure Education (Fall only) (2)
Students acquire training in the philosophy, skills, applications, and programming of Adventure Education. These concepts can be applied in various educational settings such as the public schools, institutions for special populations, corporate institutions, and organized camps. (2 hrs lec, .5 hr lab)
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OEPR 1101 - Outdoor Education First Year Seminar (1)
This is the official “Cornerstone” course for the Outdoor Education program. It is an orientation class for first year students which introduces students to institutional resources, opportunities, and programs that enhance their academic and social success.
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OEPR 1200 - Winter Outdoor Survival (1)
Designed to prepare outdoorsmen and travelers for crisis situations that occur during winter. With preparedness as a primary goal, examines hazards of winter environment. Involves several evening lectures and two weekend excursions. (.5 hr lec, 1 hr lab)
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OEPR 1210 - Snow-based Activities (3)
Introduction to winter camping and backcountry travel such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Emphasizing skill development in winter camping techniques, natural shelter construction and equipment familiarization, group and risk management and travel.
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OEPR 1250 - River Guide Skills (2)
Through direct experience, students learn to guide white water and gain an understanding of the riparian environment. Students integrate information from areas of outdoor education and natural science. (2 hrs lec)
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OEPR 1260 - Water-based Activities (3)
Introduction to water related activities including flat water and white water kayaking and white water rafting. Topics include river trip and logistical planning, river safety, equipment, hazard evaluation, boat handling, navigation, basic rescue techniques, and water reading skills.
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