17 courses with the subject OUTL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
OUTL 1122Backpacking1
| Lecture/Lab This is a beginning course stressing technique and equipment related to overnight backpacking trips. Safety and basic first aid, equipment selection and use, map and compass and route finding will be covered. Leave No Trace camping methods will be discussed. The course will feature a weekend wilderness camping trip. (Cross-listed course; students can enroll only in PHED 1122 or OUTL 1122.) P a g e | 101
| Lecture/Lab This course covers basic canoe strokes, canoeing safety, care and use of equipment. Paddling skills are developed during canoe outings. The focus will be on students being able to plan and prepare for multi-day canoe trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. (Cross-listed course; students can enroll only in PHED 1128 or OUTL 1128.)
| Lecture/Lab This is an introductory course designed to give the student the skills and knowledge necessary for assisting in the care and operation of a dog team. The course includes lecture and field work in dogsledding history, equipment, and technique. Leadership, decision-making, teaching progressions and risk management will be covered as well as managing personal and group safety relating to dogsledding. Dogsledding trip included. (Cross-listed course; students can enroll only in PHED 1134 or OUTL 1134.)
| Lecture/Lab This introductory course in mountain biking will teach students beginning to intermediate mountain bike riding technique, bicycle fit and sizing, safety, and trai etiquette. An emphasis will be placed on cross- country riding for fitness, strength and personal conditioning. Additionally, students will learn the history and culture of mountain biking, pathways to becoming a mountain bike coach/trip leader, the genesis of purpose-built trails and mountain bike parks in the region, cycling advocacy groups, and trail design and maintenance on public, private and reclaimed lands. (Student can earn credit in only one course, either OUTL 1143 or PHED 1143.)
| Lecture/Lab This beginning course in rock climbing stresses the proper use of safety equipment, knots, belaying systems, and techniques needed for ascending and descending cliffs. The focus is on top-rope climbing, site assessment, natural anchors, and group management. Weekend climbing sessions are required. (Cross-listed course; students can enroll only in PHED 1146 or OUTL 1146.) MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE | 2024-25 CURRICULUM CATALOG
| Lecture/Lab This introductory course will cover flat water kayaking skills (strokes, maneuvers, etc.) and will include topics ranging in proper gear and equipment and use, personal preparedness for kayaking, group management on the water, teaching progressions related to kayaking and various weather and water conditions. Students are expected to participate in classroom and open water field trips as planned. It is recommended that a student have at least an intermediate swimming ability. (Cross-listed course; students can enroll only in PHED 1148 or OUTL 1148.)
| Lecture/Lab This course is intended to familiarize the student with winter conditions and to provide the knowledge and experience necessary to safely enjoy camping in cold environments. Topics include shelter construction, equipment selection and use, cold injuries, campsite selection and minimum impact. A lab activity will encompass an overnight camping trip into/near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). (Cross-listed course; students can enroll only in PHED 1152 or OUTL 1152.) l OUTL 1210 Backpack Expedition 2 credits | Lecture/Lab This course familiarizes students with beginner to intermediate backpacking techniques and wilderness camping. Safety, trip planning, navigation, equipment selection, food preparation, Leave No Trace camping techniques, and group dynamics will be covered. This course meets a few times at the beginning of the semester and is taught in the field on an extended wilderness trip.
| Lecture/Lab This course familiarizes students with beginner to intermediate canoeing techniques and wilderness camping. Safety, equipment selection, food preparation, Leave No Trace camping techniques, and trip planning will be covered. This course meets a few times at the beginning of the semester and is taught in the field on an extended wilderness trip.
3 credits | Lecture/Lab This course outlines the knowledge, skills, techniques and instructional methods related to safe, educationally effective, and environmentally sustainable travel in the backcountry. The emphasis is placed on skills and educational delivery methods suited to three-season activities including land and water based travel. This course includes a field component.
3 credits | Lecture/Lab This course outlines the knowledge, skills, techniques and instructional methods related to safe, educationally effective, and environmentally sustainable travel in the backcountry. The emphasis is placed on skills and educational delivery methods suited to winter season activities including skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and winter camping. This course includes a field component. Prerequisities: OUTL 1251
Variable credit | Internship This is a supervised field experience course whereby the student participates and/or works in a program related to the field of Outdoor Leadership. The student must complete 80 hours of work/participation for each credit in which they are enrolled. This internship is supervised in agreement between the instructor/program coordinator and supervisor at the program where the internship is to be completed. This course may be repeated once during a students academic coursework. (Minimum 2.0 GPA required for registration.) Prerequisities: OUTL 1210, OUTL 1230, OUTL 1251
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may be repeated once during a students academic coursework.
| Internship The international internship provides students with the opportunity to work directly with an outdoor education service provider in an international context. Although designed for the professional development of Outdoor Leadership students, others with an interest in the topic are encouraged to apply. By partnering with an established outdoor education program abroad, students and faculty will travel together as a group to the partner program's country and site, and, under supervision of that program, deliver outdoor and adventure education programming to that program's students. Emphasis is placed on practicing and honing outdoor leadership skills. Students will attend required weekly pre-trip meetings throughout the semester before departing on a trip abroad of up to 21 days. This course also includes a student-led international expedition component whereby the group will plan and lead a cultural immersion and international experience in addition to working with the partner program. Students must be in good academic standing, have a P a g e | 103
| Lecture This course examines the history, theoretical models, various program philosophies, instructional design, leadership techniques, legal issues, and safety management principles associated with the conduct of outdoor pursuits and adventure education programs. An emphasis is put on experiential learning theory and practice and how experiential learning is incorporated into programming for various population segments of society. Prerequisities: OUTL 1251, PREC 1241
