HREC 241 Winter Survival Skills
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary for a 72 hour winter survival situation. Course content includes winter shelter building, recognizing and treating frostbite, signaling, fire building, survival psychology, nutrition needs, clothing, and equipment. This course may be repeated once. Fee required.
HREC 241Winter Survival Skills
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
1 Credit
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
Credit Hours Maximum, if repeatable
2
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary for a 72 hour winter survival situation. Course content includes winter shelter building, recognizing and treating frostbite, signaling, fire building, survival psychology, nutrition needs, clothing, and equipment. This course may be repeated once. Fee required.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge application and practical skills necessary for a 8 hour winter survival situation
- Students will be taught appropriate daily safety practices through demonstration by the instructor
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies