45 courses with the subject EXP, 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.
This course introduces students to foundational theories and practices of adventure leadership. Students will engage with case studies, course readings and class discussion in order to develop and articulate a personal philosophy of adventure leadership. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Fall
This course introduces camp-craft and basic backcountry skills. These skills are applicable to any environment and enable students to safely engage the outdoors for intellectual, aesthetic, social, and recreational purposes. The course uses an immersive, experiential pedagogy in field situations as well as readings, discussions, and journal-keeping. The elements and practices specific to planning adventure journeys will be highlighted. Equipment and transportation provided; requires at least one overnight. Felony Questionnaire Required Fees: Outdoor Living Skills EXP 121 $121.00 Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
This course introduces various forms of paddle sports, including sea kayaking, white water kayaking and open canoe touring. Course includes discussion of the history of paddle sports with attention to different aboriginal origins, the evolution of paddle sports and equipment design. Skill development includes boat control skills, emergency procedures and a variety of rescue techniques. In addition to skill clinics, the course will include a variety of tours. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall
This introduction to rock-climbing orients new climbers to the systems, protocols, and foundation techniques of rock climbing. The course focuses on movement techniques, protection systems, and belaying skills, in addition to covering an introduction to climbing equipment, rappel techniques, and the use of friction hitches. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
This course introduces climbing-specific approaches to the kinesthetic skills and training necessary to maximize performance. Appropriate for all levels of climbers, this is a climbing gym course, focusing on techniques for steep climbs, power and endurance, and exercise and fitness. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
This introduction to ice climbing orients new climbers to the systems, protocols, and foundation techniques of ice climbing. The course focuses on the use of crampons and ice axes, movement techniques, protection systems, and belaying skills, in addition to covering an introduction to climbing equipment, rappel techniques, and the use of friction hitches. Felony Questionnaire Required Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Introduction to equipment and techniques for modern free-heel skiing, including both Nordic and alpine skills. The Nordic component introduces backcountry skiing skills and techniques for cross-country travel. The alpine component introduces downhill techniques such as parallel and telemark turns.
Introduction to recreational whitewater kayaking. Class includes discussion of the history of whitewater kayaks with attention to the evolution of kayak and paddle design. Skill development includes a variety of paddle strokes, wet exits, and self-rescues, and general boat handling techniques. In addition to skill clinics, course includes a variety of paddling experiences.
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall
The Sophomore Expedition is a central component of the first semesters in expeditionary studies. Its primary goal is straightforward: for Expeditionary Studies students to plan and participate in an independent extended backcountry trip. There are many options for successfully completing a sophomore expedition. Students may hike, ski, climb or paddle; locally, across the country, or abroad.
This course introduces the logistical, camp craft and journeying practices particular to and necessary for multi-day touring in human powered watercraft, emphasizing the expanded skills and environmental complexities inherent in multi-day paddling trips. Offered in either kayaks or canoes, EXP252 includes a minimum of two self-supported overnights. May be repeated twice for credit when offered in different watercraft.
This course introduces the central concepts of the role of the leader in outdoor settings. Topics include group dynamics, formative stages, group assessment, group cohesion, group facilitation, conflict resolution, reflective listening, leadership role, facilitation skills, transference, and reflection. This course is designed for students who plan to lead groups in outdoor settings.
This course is an introduction to overnight camping in cold weather environments. Primarily field-based, this course emphasizes the planning, equipment, food and general camp craft skills necessary for independent camping in cold weather backcountry environments.
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
This course explores global cultures through the lens of adventure travel and tourism. The central goals of EXP303 are to define adventure tourism and travel, to identify the impacts of these on the traveler and the host nation, and, finally, to investigate these in an actual adventure travel experience. Course includes campus study and travel to such locations as Nepal, Baja, Mexico, The Canadian Rockies, and the British Isles among others. Liberal arts Felony Questionnaire Required Fees: Culture Impact Trav/TourEXP303 $1600.00 Semester(s) Offered: Fall
Expands and refines camp-craft and basic backcountry skills introduced in EXP121. Introduces skills, equipment, concepts and standard practices necessary for day and multi day expeditions in more extreme climates and terrains. The class is taught at local Adirondack locales. The course uses an immersive, experiential pedagogy in field situations as well as readings, discussions, and journal-keeping. Outdoor ethics and low-impact practices will be highlighted. Equipment and transportation provided; requires at least two overnights.
Beyond first aid skills are medical skills. This course provides students the knowledge to practice basic medical skills in wilderness environments. Topics include patient assessment, splinting, wound care, cold and heat emergencies, burns, pharmacology, care of the cervical spine and an introduction to neurological exam in remote settings. All skills will be practiced in field exercises and mock rescue settings. Fees: EXP-Wilderness First Responder $25.00
This course combines intellectual reflections and experiential learning. The primary subject matter varies, but the course always includes experiential opportunities in the sport and a study of the history and culture of the sport. Topics can include “climbing and culture,” “canoes, kayaks and culture,” etc. May be repeated one time with different topic. Liberal arts Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring
The first of two intermediate level white water kayaking courses, EXP371 teaches the fundamental skills, concepts and standard practices necessary for successful white water kayak expeditions. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The course identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of white water kayak skills.
The second of two intermediate level white water kayak courses, EXP372 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of white water kayaking. These include advanced kayaking skills for white water settings, navigation and route finding on white water rivers, basic white water travel skills, and strategies for risk management. The class continues to develop the reflective expeditionary process of “thinking in action,” here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of white water kayak expedition skills.
The first of two intermediate level canoeing courses, EXP373 teaches the fundamental skills, concepts and standard practices necessary for extended and independent river and lake touring. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The course identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of canoe skills.
The second of two intermediate level canoe courses, EXP374 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of river and lake travel by canoe. These include advanced canoeing skills for moving water and open water settings, navigation and route finding, basic river and lake travel skills, and strategies for risk management. The class continues to develop the reflective expeditionary process of “thinking in action,” here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of canoe expedition skills.
The first of two intermediate level sea kayaking courses, EXP375 teaches the fundamental skills, concepts and standard practices necessary for extended and independent sea kayak touring. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The course identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of sea kayak skills.
The second of two intermediate level sea kayak courses, EXP376 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of ocean travel by kayak. These include advanced kayaking skills for ocean settings, navigation and route finding in open waters, basic ocean travel skills, and strategies for risk management. The class continues to develop the reflective expeditionary process of “thinking in action,” here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of ocean kayak expedition skills.
The first of two intermediate level rock climbing courses. EXP380 teaches the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of rock climbing. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The class identifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of rock climbing skills.
The second of two intermediate rock climbing courses, EXP381 teaches the concepts and practices that are required for use of artificial protection in top-rope construction and participation in multi-pitch rock climbs. The process of becoming a safe, capable, and responsible “second,” requires understanding of the complete multi-pitch process. This course prepares students to assume the role as lead rock climbers.
EXP384 teaches the concepts and practices that are required for use of artificial protection in top-rope construction and participation in multi-pitch ice climbs. The process of becoming a safe, capable, and responsible “second,” requires complete understanding of the multi-pitch process. Successful completion of EXP384, including a skills competency test, prepares students to assume the role as lead ice climbers.
The first of three intermediate level ski mountaineering courses, EXP386 teaches the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of ski mountaineering, those of backcountry skiing. The process is presented as the application of technical, environmental, and organizational skills. The class indentifies a reflective process of “thinking in action” and provides theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of ski mountaineering skills.
EXP387 advances the fundamental concepts and standard practices that are the foundation of ski mountaineering. These include advanced skiing skills in backcountry terrain, navigation and route finding in mountains, basic snow climbing techniques and strategies for risk management. The class continues to identify the reflective expeditionary process, here providing theoretical foundations and rationales for the application of ski mountaineering skills.
The third of three ski process courses, EXP388 emphasizes the core competences required in ski mountaineering. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized ski mountaineering skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in actual ski mountaineering settings and with backcountry ski groups. Liberal Arts
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
EXP 421 emphasizes the core competencies required of leadership in the outdoors. Beginning with an analysis of the concepts of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, specialized skills for adventure leaders and adventure pedagogy. These materials are addressed in back country conditions and with badkpacing and paddlesport groups. The class may be taught at the Twin Valleys Outdoor Education Center (Lewis, NY ) and other Adirondack locales. Course may be repeated once for total of 6 credits.
This course identifies the ideas and planning necessary to mount an adventure expedition. Recognizing a process that applies to all expeditions, EXP 435 prepares students in the Expeditionary Studies major for their senior expedition. The course covers all aspects of expedition planning, including creating a team to designing a risk management plan to researching goals. Students in this class will prepare an extensive expedition prospectus, which will meet the Advanced Writing Requirement (AWR). Liberal Arts
This course is the experiential culmination of the expeditionary studies curriculum. Offered as a supervised seminar, EXP 436 combines skill and theory into a student directed expedition. Students will plan, prepare for, execute, and assess an expedition in one of the discipline areas offered by the Expeditionary Studies curriculum.
The first of two advanced level sea kayaking courses, EXP475 emphasizes the core competences required of leadership in sea kayaking. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in advanced kayak conditions and with sea kayak groups. Liberal Arts
The culminating sea kayak course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP476 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of kayak adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are “metaskills,” specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced paddling skills necessary for kayak leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be practiced in advanced paddling situations and in actual instructional settings. Liberal arts
The first of two advanced-level rock climbing courses, EXP480 emphasizes the core competencies required of leadership in rock climbing. Beginning with an analysis of the idea of leadership and relevant learning theories, this course studies individual behavior and motivation in adventure settings, group dynamics, risk management, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. These materials are addressed in advanced rock climbing settings and with rock climbing groups. Liberal arts
The culminating rock climbing course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP481 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of rock climbing adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are “metaskills,” specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced rock climbing skills necessary for rock climbing. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced rock climbing situations and in actual instruction settings. Liberal arts
The culminating ice climbing course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogical, facilitation and technical skills for adventure leaders. EXP484 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of ice climbing leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are meta-skills, specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced ice climbing skills necessary for ice climbing leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced ice climbing situations and in actual instructional settings. Liberal arts
This course is an introduction to leadership of groups during overnight camping in cold weather environments. Primarily field-based, this course emphasizes risk management and the planning, equipment, food and general camp craft skills necessary for independent camping in cold weather backcountry environments.
The culminating backcountry ski course in the specialization category of the expeditionary studies major, this course synthesizes expeditionary leadership with pedagogy, facilitation, and specialized skills for adventure leaders. EXP487 emphasizes the three essential dimensions of backcountry skiing adventure leadership. First is facilitation, the broad base of techniques necessary to maximize effective teaching in pursuit of both individual and group goals. Second are “metaskills,” specialized skills necessary for the effective delivery of other skills. Lastly are the advanced skiing skills necessary for leadership. As in all Expeditionary Studies courses, these will be presented in advanced backcountry ski settings and in actual instruction settings. Liberal arts
Supervised tutoring or instructional assistance in field settings in Expeditionary Studies courses. A contract specifying each student’s duties, approved by the course coordinator, will be on file in the department. Can be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
The Adirondack Experience provides a variety of field experiences in professional settings to qualified students. Students selecting an Expeditionary Studies internship will participate at selected sites under the supervision of professional staff persons. These sites might include guide services, outdoor businesses, camps, adventure based counseling programs, and The Adirondack Experience program itself. May be repeated for up to a maximum of fifteen (15) credits. Felony Questionnaire Required
Project individually arranged by student and faculty sponsor. Requires completion of the Independent Study form and approval by the Faculty Sponsor, Academic Advisor, Department Chair and Academic Dean. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Source: SUNY College at Plattsburgh's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
