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RECM 0070 - Backpacking

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PHED 76 Hours: 54 (18 lecture, 36 activity) Description: Basics of minimum impact camping and wilderness safety with maximum personal comfort and enjoyment. Emphasizes "leave-no-trace" camping skills, wilderness navigation, shelter use and site selection, group dynamics and leadership. Students should be ambulatory and in good physical health to complete the two required backpacking field trips. Camping, entrance, and transportation fees may be required. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation) Units 2 Lecture-Discussion 18 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours 36 Course Student Learning Outcomes Identify the eight basic wilderness skill areas with examples of demonstrating the importance of each. Explain a method of building a shelter using materials that would be carried on a backpacking trip or found in nature. Demonstrate techniques and methods used in navigating in a wilderness environment. Course Content Outline I. "Leave-No-Trace" camping skills II. Wilderness navigation III. Group dynamics and leadership (team building activities) IV. Shelter use and site selection V. Back-country cooking VI. Menu planning VII. Clothing and equipment selection VIII. Wilderness medicine Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Explain the eight basic wilderness skill areas with examples of demonstrating the importance of each. 2. Design and describe a personal philosophy of ethical wilderness use. 3. Plan, implement and debrief a trip successfully. Activity Objectives: 1. Demonstrate necessary skills in a role play classroom activity. 2. Prepare and lead a team building activity. 3. Design a method of building a shelter using materials that would be carried on a backpacking trip or found in nature. 4. Demonstrate techniques and methods used in navigating in a wilderness environment. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Students will research internet or written reviews and descriptions of three regional backpacking trails and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Students will read selected articles on topics related to the subject matter such as how to prevent and/or cope with altitude sickness. Students will then list ways to cope with this sickness. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. After reading textbook material, students will write a summary analyzing the preparation regiments, shelter options, first aid kits, clothing, equipment, and food selections for a winter backpacking trip verses a summer backpacking trip. 2. Students will plan a menu for 4 people for a two day hiking trip. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Activity Lecture/Discussion Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.