Hiking: Capitol Reef
Academic Noncredit
Hiking and Natural History of Capitol Reef National Park (0) Study of the natural history of Capitol Reef National Park. Includes examination of resource management challenges and environmental ethics of visitors. Hiking, safety, consumerism. Overnight camping.
This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course.
Online book and material fees may be added up until the first week of class. Students may opt out during the first two weeks of class. For more information, visit the Campus Store Inclusive Access Program's webpage. If you opt out, you will be responsible for obtaining the course materials yourself for the course.
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Class Sections For Hiking: Capitol Reef (PRTL 255)
Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 03/31/2025
Wrinkled rock awaits you at Capitol Reef National Park! Waterpocket Fold was formed when tectonic forces caused the Earth’s crust to buckle and over time, erosion has exposed the different layers of rocks. Explore the Fold and other areas of this unusual park. In addition to day hiking, we will focus on contemporary resource management challenges and their relationship to user behaviors. Also discussed is safety, Leave No Trace ethics, consumerism, and environmental ethics. Class meets on-campus on Mar 31 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience will be from Apr. 11-13. Overnight camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/25 | M | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 242 |
Instructor: TIMOTHY WHITE
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