HHP 2020 - Camping and Outdoor Education

(3) Credit Hours

The study of camping, the concept of outdoor education, and the philosophy of low impact camping: This course offers an introduction to minimum impact camping and wilderness skills essential for carrying out safe trips and expeditions to outdoor and backcountry areas. Students will be introduced to wilderness topics that include: equipment, dress, navigation, shelter, backcountry kitchen, weather, emergency procedures, sanitation, travel technique, trip planning and preparation, and industry standards. The class will require an overnight trip. Fall semester. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.