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  • OEPR 1475: INDEPENDENT STUDY: OUTDOOR EDUCATION

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    No course description available. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1475 - INDEPENDENT STUDY: OUTDOOR EDUCATION

  • OEPR 1520: INTRO TO SKI AREA OPERATIONS

    3.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    This course introduces ski area operations and operations of a ski resort. This course will focus on the various departments and how each contributes to the ski area experience as a whole. These include ski school, rental and retail operations, food service, lodging and guest services. Topics include service quality, productivity, forecasting, inventory and supply chain management, and regulation compliance challenges that influence the performance of ski resorts. (3 hours lec/lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1520 - INTRO TO SKI AREA OPERATIONS

  • OEPR 1530: SKI LIFT & RENTAL OPERATIONS

    3.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    Introduces the fundamental safety requirements for lift and rental center operations and the use of common hand and power tools. Introduces students to components and operations of ropeways and focuses specifically on haul ropes, sheave assemblies and towers, and braking systems. Introduces students to the operation of a rental facility including ski and boot fitting and binding adjustment. (3 hr lec/lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1530 - SKI LIFT & RENTAL OPERATIONS

  • OEPR 1535: SNOWMAKING & GROOMING OPERATIONS

    2.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    This course is designed to familiarize students with snowmaking equipment, system design, and operating techniques, technology, and safety. Teaches proper grooming, packing, and slope conditioning techniques to maximize skier safety and enjoyment and utilizing minimum snowfall to provide an adequate skiing base. Various over-the-snow vehicles and their capabilities and limitations will be dealt with, including grooming implements. (2 hr lec/lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1535 - SNOWMAKING & GROOMING OPERATIONS

  • OEPR 1550: INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR RECREATION

    3.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    Students study the principles and philosophies of recreation in the outdoors. This course covers topics including trends in outdoor recreation, agencies providing programming, employment opportunities within outdoor recreation, and the future of recreation in the United States. Students will look at historical trends in outdoor recreation and how it has evolved throughout time and within different cultures both in the Americas and the world. (3 hrs lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1550 - INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR RECREATION

  • OEPR 1600: BASIC SEARCH AND RESCUE

    3.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    Students gain practical experience in personal preparedness, search and rescue equipment and technology, emergency response and packaging victims for transport in all types of settings, and search and rescue incident management. Includes practice in search techniques and technical rescue. This course is designed for the novice law enforcement officer, search and rescue responder, or wilderness medic. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1600 - BASIC SEARCH AND RESCUE

  • OEPR 1605: LOW ANGLE RESCUE

    2.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    The course provides students with tools to access, stabilize and transport guests. It introduces concepts and techniques in the classroom and then moves onto the mountain where participants practice scene size-ups in hazardous terrain, quickly stabilizing the guest, anchoring, belaying, and lowering. Based on the situation, participants will rescue the guest using an assisted belay, solo lower, tandem lower, or mechanical advantage raise. In addition to technical skills, this course focuses on communication, situational awareness, decision-making, and leadership skills. (2 hrs lec/lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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  • OEPR 1610: OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES

    1.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    Students are introduced to a variety of outdoor related activities such as rock climbing, orienteering, hiking/backpacking, kayaking, spelunking, biking, rappelling, logistics for overnight camping, and basic equipment maintenance. (1 hr lec) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1610 - OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES

  • OEPR 1620: CHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATION

    2.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    This course is designed to introduce students to the facilitation techniques, group dynamics, and leadership of the High Ropes Challenge Course. Emphasis will be placed on setup, safety, rescue, maintenance, and design. Prerequisite: OEPR 1100. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1620 - CHALLENGE COURSE FACILITATION

  • OEPR 1720: ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING

    2.00 Credits
    Northwest College

    This course is designed to teach students proper Institutional Top-Rope Rock Climbing Site Management. Emphasis will be placed on anchor building, safety concerns and managing a group at a rock climbing area. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PEAC 1287. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
    ShareOEPR 1720 - ADVANCED ROCK CLIMBING