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  • ORPT 3060: Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course examines the social, psychological, and geographic influences on human behaviors in outdoor recreation settings. An emphasis is placed on current research and critical challenges affecting recreation management. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing required
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  • ORPT 3310: Inclusive Recreation

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Inclusive Recreation focuses on understanding barriers to participating in outdoor recreation for a broad spectrum of user groups, including persons with disabilities, people of all shapes and sizes, marginalized groups, people in low socioeconomic standing, and older adults. In this course we explore current solutions to removing barriers while also looking to innovate new solutions. We'll learn about laws associated with recreation opportunities and their role in creating equitable recreation experiences. The class will include traditional lecture, class discussions and case studies, field trips, out of class group projects, student presentations, and a service component. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]
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  • ORPT 3500: Outdoor Studies

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    An interdisciplinary course that employs an experiential approach to teach students about the complexity of the specific topic of study. Professors from more than one discipline introduce students to a variety of ways to think about the chosen topic. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, students then carry out original projects related to the course topic. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed], Summer [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 12 Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • ORPT 4020: Interpretation

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating interpretation for cultural and natural resources in order to create opportunities for meaningful experiences and to support management objectives. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • ORPT 4030: Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    A course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary outdoor education programs that promote environmental literacy in wilderness, community, and education settings utilizing inquiry and experiential education teaching methods. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • ORPT 4500: Advanced Recreation Resources Management

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Examines the biophysical, social, and managerial effects of outdoor recreation activities with an emphasis on planning, assessment, and monitoring. Students will review current knowledge concerning recreation impacts and critical problems affecting contemporary recreation management. Students will also learn and practice methods for quantifying recreation use and impacts, including research, data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques and methods. The course will include both traditional classroom and outdoor field-based instruction. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): ORPT 3030 and ORPT 3060 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D- Prerequisite:    ORPT 3030 A ORPT 3060
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  • ORPT 4600: Outdoor Recreation Policy and Planning

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Course will cover foundations of natural resource recreation policy and planning: policy history, key agencies, wildland recreation policy, recreation planning, management practices, and the NEPA process. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • ORPT 4700: Special Topics in ORPT

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    This course will provide opportunities to explore special topics and current issues related to outdoor recreation and tourism. Topics will vary according to faculty and student interest. May be repeated for up to nine (9) credits. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 9 Registration Restriction(s): None
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  • ORPT 4740: Organization and Administration for ORPT

    3.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    Organization, administration, and evaluation of outdoor recreation programs. Topics include planning, programming, evaluation, budgeting, human resources, risk management, policy, and procedures. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ORPT 2800 or instructor permission - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D- Registration Restriction(s): Junior or Senior standing required Prerequisite:    ORPT 2800
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  • ORPT 4745: Organization and Administration Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Southern Utah University

    The Organization and Administration lab provides students with an opportunity to apply the processes and information from ORPT 4740 into their own program. The lab will include implementation of a program plan and an in-depth evaluation of that program. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): ORPT 4740 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: D- Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    ORPT 4740
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