Course Syllabus
NR 2825 Wilderness Navigation Safety Certification
- Division: Natural Science and Math
- Department: Biology
- Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 1; Lab: 0
- Prerequisites: NA
- Corequisites: NA
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Semester Approved: Fall 2025
- Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2030
- End Semester: Summer 2031
- Optimum Class Size: 15
- Maximum Class Size: 30
Course Description
Safety training in natural resources helps students obtain the necessary skills and certifications to help them be employable in the field and perform required duties safely. In this specific training, students will earn a Snow College Wilderness Navigation Safety Certification, which is earned by demonstrating an understanding of different coordinate systems as well as basic map reading and navigational skills in the outdoors.
Justification
One of the vital components of being employed in a natural resource related field is to have specific trainings in that field. This training is designed to help students get entry-level positions in multiple natural resource related fields. These jobs give them hands-on experience, networking opportunities, and help build their resumes for future employment.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge in basic concepts of map reading, navigation, compasses, and GPS units.
- Demonstrate knowledge in different coordinate systems, including geographic, universal transverse mercator (UTM), and public land survey system (PLSS)
- Successfully navigate in the outdoors using compasses, topographic maps, and GPS units.
Course Content
Course objectives will be met by teaching students how to read paper and digital maps, create personalized maps, use GPS units and a compass for outdoor navigation, and understand coordinate systems such as geographic, UTM, and PLSS.