Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin

Courses

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RE 373 Interagency Incident Business Management 1 cr.  (1-0-0)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: RE 372.

The purpose of this course is to give students an understanding of agency policies and incident business management practices they will encounter as a wildland firefighter. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group requirements for S-260. APC granted for NWCG certificate S-260.

RE 374 Lessons Learned 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: RE 372.

The purpose of the course is to visit and use historical fatality wildland fire sites as a learning tool to help fireline decision makers avoid making similar mistakes in the future.

Requires a field trip to the site of a fatal wildland fire. Additional fees required.

RE 375 Followership to Leadership 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: RE 372.

This is an introductory course in fireline leadership, designed as a self-assessment tool for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group requirements for L-280. APC granted for NWCG L-280.

RE 376 Advanced Firefighter 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: RE 272 and RE 372.

This course is designed to meet the training needs for both the Advanced Firefighter/Squad Boss and Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) on wildfires. Meets National Wildfire Coordinating Group requirements for S-131 and S-244. APC granted for NWCG certificates in S-131 and S-244 inclusive.

RE 381 Interpretation 4 cr.  (3-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: RE 261, RE 262, and RE 271. Four credits of instructor-approved non-human natural science courses must be completed prior to enrolling in this course.

Develops skills and knowledge in environmental and historical interpretive services and guiding through planning, implementing and evaluating interpretive talks and guided walks and tours. National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide certification offered when available.

RE 392 Internship Preparation and Professional Awareness 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Declared major in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management. Satisfactory completion of all 100-200 level ORLM Major core courses and junior status.

A professional development and awareness course designed to prepare students for RE 492 Internship and a career in the outdoor industry. Students will research jobs and develop a professional portfolio, and job application (cover letters, resumes, interviews). Completion of a scholarly project or 32 hours of field work in the community is required.

RE 440 Eco and Adventure Tourism 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: RE 381.

This course prepares students to understand, develop, and lead, eco and adventure tourism agencies, and experiences. The interrelationships between eco and adventure tourism and other forms of tourism are emphasized. This course addresses various theories and concepts, environmental, socio-cultural, and economic impacts, sustainable practices, and incorporates various field experiences in order to provide a foundation for examining and understanding the form, function, and impacts of eco and adventure tourism.

RE 440X International Eco and Adventure Tourism Studies 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department
  • Prerequisites: Instructor permission.

This course focuses on the ecology, culture, and eco and adventure travel and tourism industries in international settings. Students will participate in a faculty-led study abroad course emphasizing eco and adventure tourism to meet the course requirements.

Notes: May be repeated for credit if the international setting varies.
RE 450 Adventure Program Planning and Management 3 cr.
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: RE 110, RE 250, RE 251, RE 261, RE 270, RE 362, and concurrent or after RE 461, junior standing or instructor's permission.
Theoretical, philosophical and historical perspectives of outdoor adventure programs. Provides experience in planning and developing adventure program components. Examines selected aspects of administration and management of adventure programs including legal concerns.
RE 461 Management and Supervision of Leisure Services 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: MKT 230, RE 271, RE 362 or RE 381 and senior standing.

Decision making, problem solving, administrative structures, fiscal policies/procedures, and legal issues related to delivery of leisure services. Examination of the entrepreneurial model of management of leisure services. Understanding management of recreation and outdoor recreation areas and facilities.

RE 468 Innovations in Outdoor Recreation 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: RE 362, RE 363 and senior standing.

Students will identify and investigate current issues and trends in outdoor recreation using various thinking models. Applications in media, technology and the arts will be emphasized.

RE 492 Internship 12 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: RE 392, approval of internship site, overall GPA of 2.50 in the major and junior standing.

This course involves supervised field work in a professional setting with emphasis on administration, supervision, programming and leadership.