11 courses with the subject ORTM, 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.
ORTM 1000Foundations of Recreation and Tourism3
This course provides the student with foundational knowledge of outdoor recreation practices and delineates a variety of career options in the field of outdoor recreation. A detailed study includes delivery of recreational programming through parks, public recreation, nonprofit organizations, commercial recreation and tourism, and therapeutic recreation. In addition, this course will cover how U.S. public lands are managed for a variety of recreational activities. (2 lect., 2 lab)
This hands-on course prepares the student to work in a bicycle shop or perform professional level bike service in a guide setting, on bike tours, or at home. Concepts presented are applicable to all types of bicycles. The successful student will be well prepared to assemble or repair any type of modern bicycle, including road bikes, downhill bikes, and E-bikes. (6 lab).
This course prepares experienced mountain bikers to be professional guides through the development of outdoor leadership, group management, bike handling skills, and error detection and correction. The student will learn to plan and lead group rides, develop emergency action plans, and coach beginner and intermediate level mountain bikers on a variety of trail types. Certification requires successful completion of a standardized written and practical exam. Prerequisites: Completion of OEAC 1288. (4 Lab)
This foundational course will focus on leadership development for adventure programs aimed at providing recreation, education, or therapy for their participants. The student will explore the history and philosophy of adventure programming, outdoor leadership skills, environmental stewardship, risk management and effective facilitation of adventure programs. (3 lect.)
This course will provide a practicum for experiential learning in one of the following areas selected by the student: trail design and construction, public land management, environmental conservation education, guiding, outfitting, wilderness skills development, parks and recreation, or outdoor programs for public schools. As a part-time intern, the student will work closely with a practicum supervisor in a faculty-approved host organization. Flexible work schedule may be developed around student's class schedule. Prerequisites: Completion of EDUC 1055, instructor's approval, and approval of a host organization. (8 lab)
Tourism is a dynamic system of global interconnection that impacts human and natural environments. The student will examine the behavioral, social, economic, political, and environmental issues implicated in and affected by tourism and related industries. The student will critique the practice of tourism today. (3 lect.)
ORTM 3050Conservation Planning for Recreation and Tourism Management3
Operations and management are critical aspects of the successful delivery of quality recreation and tourism experiences. The student will evaluate environmental stewardship challenges and potential solutions with the integration of operations and management. The student will develop an understanding of functions that are critical to operational leadership, such as revenue management (budgeting, cost controls, profit centers), and human capital management. (3 lect.)
ORTM 4300Conservation Planning for Tourism & Recreation3
Operations and management are critical aspects of the successful delivery of quality recreation and tourism experiences. The student will evaluate environmental stewardship challenges and potential solutions with the integration of operations and management. The student will develop an understanding of functions that are critical to operational leadership, such as revenue management (budgeting, cost controls, profit centers), and human capital management. (3 lect.)
The student will have the opportunity to succeed as a professional in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations. Internships are required to be at least 400 clock hours, and no fewer than 10 weeks. The student will discuss the criteria and requirements of the employers/sponsors and the student with their faculty advisor. Restricted to BAS Outdoor Management & Leadership majors only. (2-12 lab)
