Recreation Management
ELECTIVES
The following courses in Recreation Management may be taken as electives.
RM 2500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.
RM 3151. Climbing Site Facilitation/(2).On Demand.
This course is designed to train students in climbing site facilitation and includes elements of risk management, logistics, instruction, and site management. Lecture and laboratories. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or the approval of the instructor.
RM 3153. Canoeing and White Water Rafting/(2).On Demand.
This course provides an opportunity for skill development in beginning and intermediate techniques. Safety procedures will be emphasized in addition to equipment and resources. Lecture and laboratories. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or the approval of the instructor.
RM 3500. Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.
RM 3520. Instructional Assistance/(1).F;S.
This course consists of a supervised experience in the instructional process on the university level through direct participation in a classroom situation. Grading will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. May be repeated for a total credit of three semester hours. Approved contract required.
RM 3640. Expeditioning/(3).On Demand.
This course provides an opportunity to plan and participate in an outdoor expedition. Preparation, participation and evaluation of the expedition will be emphasized. Lecture and laboratories. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or the approval of the instructor.
RM 3900. Practicum/(3).SS.
This course is a guided, practical, direct leadership experience in a selected, organized recreational setting. A minimum of three hours internship credit is required of minors in recreation management. RM 3900 is not required of majors in recreation, but may be taken for elective credit. Graded on S/U basis. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or approval of the instructor.
RM 4600. Ski Area Management Seminar/(3).F.
This course focuses on the planning and management of alpine ski areas. Frequent field trips to ski areas will be required. Prerequisite: beginning skiing or equivalent.
RM 4141. Outdoor Recreation Policy Development/(2).SS.
This is a field course in Washington, D.C. designed to acquaint the student with the process of developing outdoor recreation and natural resource policies at the federal level. Congressional offices, federal natural resource management agencies, and non-profit conservation agencies will be visited and analyzed with respect to policy formulation, lobbying and the legislative process.
