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OUTDOOR 70: SCUBA Diving Open Water: Beginner

Knowledge and skills to safely enjoy and gain limited experience in the diving environment under normal open water diving conditions. This course prepares students for Open Water SCUBA Diving PADI Certification. Topics include diving equipment, diving physics, medical aspects of diving, diving emergencies, the diving environment, diving practices, diving activities, and SCUBA diving skills.

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1

Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 70 | 1 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 29690 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | ACT | Session: 2017-2018 Autumn 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 10 / 10
10/13/2017 - 10/13/2017 Fri 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
Notes: This class has a $150 course fee.

2017-2018 Winter

OUTDOOR 70 | 1 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31213 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | ACT | Session: 2017-2018 Winter 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 8 / 10
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 - at AOERC 103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
Notes: This class has a $150 course fee.

2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 70 | 1 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31819 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | ACT | Session: 2017-2018 Spring 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 11 / 12
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 - at AOERC 103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
Notes: Basic Scuba Diving Certification Course (PADI). To enroll in this course you must be able to swim 200 meters without rest. Course will be cancelled unless a minimum of 8 students enroll and attend the first two sessions. Students are not permitted to drop this course after the second week of classes. Students are responsible for transportation to the dive center in Santa Clara (a 25 minute drive from campus) for all class sessions and to Monterey for open water dives. Students are responsible for lodging and meals in Monterey over that final weekend; camping is available. To enroll students must receive a permission code, Students interested in obtaining a permission code must show up at the information session on Tuesday April 3rd at 7:00pm, meeting meets in AOERC 103B. Students who can meet the all requirements for this course will be given a permission code to register. In cases of over enrollment students will be selected via an application and lottery type process. Meeting times: Class/ Pool -Friday April 20th 5:30pm-10pm, Saturday April 21st 9am-6pm Sunday April 22nd 9am-6pm at Diver Dans. Ocean Open Water April 28-29 (Time TBD) Monterey Bay. This class has a $150 course fee. This class has a $150 course fee.

OUTDOOR 71: SCUBA Diving Open Water: Advanced

Develop a diver who is confident, safe, relaxed, aware, and more able to enjoy the underwater world. Skills include: confidence to dive to deeper depths; night diving experience; boat diving techniques; river diving; ocean diving, currents, and marine environment; underwater navigation; and search and recovery techniques. This class is an excellent choice for certified divers who have not been diving for a while, and need to regain confidence.

Terms: Aut, Win | Units: 1

Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)

OUTDOOR 101: Introduction to Outdoor Education

This course explores the historical and philosophical foundations of Outdoor Education and how these concepts have influenced the development of programs at Stanford. Students will be introduced to the varied avenues of outdoor education application across campus.

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1

Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 29915 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | LEC | Session: 2017-2018 Autumn 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 30 / 30
09/25/2017 - 12/08/2017 Tue 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM at AOERC 208B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
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2017-2018 Winter

OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31445 | Section 01 | Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit | LEC | Session: 2017-2018 Winter 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 22 / 25
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 Tue 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM at AOERC 103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
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OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31446 | Section 02 | Grading: Letter or Credit/No Credit | LEC | Session: 2017-2018 Winter 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 11
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 Tue 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM at AOERC 103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
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2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 32010 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | LEC | Session: 2017-2018 Spring 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 13 / 25
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 Tue 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM at AOERC 103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
Notes: This course begins the second week of the term. All classes meet in AOERC 208B (classroom in the Outdoor Center).
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OUTDOOR 105: Outdoor Living Skills

Introduction to essential skills for individual and group sustainability in a backcountry setting including shelter in outdoor environments, equipment selection and use, travel techniques, water and nutrition needs, planning and preparation, and risk management. Course includes the participation in a weekend backcountry experience. Corequisite: Outdoor 101

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-2

Instructors: McCune, E. (PI) ; Lowley, S. (SI) ; Wright, P. (SI)

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 105 | 1-2 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 29683 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | SEM | Session: 2017-2018 Autumn 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 20 / 18
09/25/2017 - 12/08/2017 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM at AOERC 103D with McCune, E. (PI); Lowley, S. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
Instructors: McCune, E. (PI); Lowley, S. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
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2017-2018 Winter

OUTDOOR 105 | 1-2 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31205 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | SEM | Session: 2017-2018 Winter 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 25 / 30
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM at AOERC 103B with McCune, E. (PI); Lowley, S. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
Instructors: McCune, E. (PI); Lowley, S. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
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2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 105 | 1-2 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31813 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | SEM | Session: 2017-2018 Spring 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 19 / 32
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM at AOERC 103B with McCune, E. (PI); Lowley, S. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
Instructors: McCune, E. (PI); Lowley, S. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
Notes: Registration occurs in-person at the Outdoor Center on 4/3 from 3-5pm on a first-come basis.. Freshmen, sophomore and junior undergraduate students ONLY are eligible to register on this day. Senior undergraduate and graduate students may only register for this course after getting permission from the course Primary Instructor. Required: during registration, you must select one of the following three off-campus, overnight field section dates: 5/11-5/13 and 5/25-5/27. All field sections depart at 12:30 PM on Friday. After registering, you'll receive a permission code to enroll in the course on Axess. A non-refundable fee of $50 to cover field section costs is due at registration. Refunds will NOT be administered for dropped classes. Required: you are responsible for having the course textbook at all classes (available for purchase at Outdoor Center on registration day), and for providing some personal outdoor equipment, clothing, and footwear for the overnight camping field section. Class meets in 103B inside the beginning of the 2nd week of the term.

OUTDOOR 106: Outdoor Leadership Practicum

Outdoor education and leadership theory integration through intensive field-based experiences. During these field-based experiences, students will engage with critical self-assessment process to better understand their own levels of competence leading others. Co-requisite: OUTDOOR 101, OUTDOOR 105.

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1-2

Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI) ; McCune, E. (SI) ; Pelchat, C. (SI) ; Wright, P. (SI)

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 106 | 1-2 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 29684 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC | Session: 2017-2018 Autumn 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 10 / 10
09/25/2017 - 12/08/2017 - with Lowley, S. (PI); Wright, P. (SI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI); Wright, P. (SI)

2017-2018 Winter

OUTDOOR 106 | 1-2 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31206 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC | Session: 2017-2018 Winter 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 24 / 32
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 - at AOERC 103B with Lowley, S. (PI); McCune, E. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI); McCune, E. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
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2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 106 | 1-2 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 31814 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC | Session: 2017-2018 Spring 1 | In Person | Students enrolled: 13
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 - at AOERC 103B with Lowley, S. (PI); McCune, E. (SI); Pelchat, C. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI); McCune, E. (SI); Pelchat, C. (SI); Wright, P. (SI)
Notes: For field experience 6/14-6/18. Registration occurs in-person at the Outdoor Center on 4/3 from 3pm-5pm. Slots will be open first-come, first served until each of the 4 sections fill. At your registration, you will receive a permission code for required Axess enrollment. This course has 2 mandatory pre-trip briefings (TBA Day/Date & TBA Day/Date from 6:30-8:30PM) and field experience over spring break. Fee: $50 payable at time of enrollment covers field costs. Refunds will not be administered for dropped class. Student is responsible for providing some personal outdoor equipment and clothing for field experience. OUTDOOR 101 & 105 are pre- or co-requisites. Any briefings/meetings will take place in AOERC 208B.
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2017-2018 Summer

OUTDOOR 106 | 1-2 units | UG Reqs: None | Class # 22008 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC | Session: 2017-2018 Summer 1 | In Person
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Notes: Class meets starting the second week of the quarter.There is a course fee of $125.

OUTDOOR 119: Outdoor Educator Apprenticeship

This course provides the student an opportunity to lead a multi-day outdoor experiences in an official capacity. Experience includes: outdoor living skills, planning and logistics, leadership, risk management, environmental integration, and education. Students will plan and co-lead field outings. Prerequisites: OUTDOOR 106

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-2

Instructors: Pelchat, C. (PI)

OUTDOOR 195: Outdoor Education: Assistant Instructor

Opportunity to work in a field setting under supervision. Supports creation of artifacts for use in instructional portfolio if seeking Outdoor Educator certification. Requires defined student goals/benchmarks prior to field instruction. Pre-requisite: Outdoor 106 and instructor approval.

Terms: Aut, Win, Spr | Units: 1-2 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)

Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)

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OUTDOOR 70: SCUBA Diving Open Water: Beginner

2017-2018 Autumn

2017-2018 Winter

2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 71: SCUBA Diving Open Water: Advanced

2017-2018 Autumn

2017-2018 Winter

OUTDOOR 101: Introduction to Outdoor Education

2017-2018 Autumn

2017-2018 Winter

2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 105: Outdoor Living Skills

2017-2018 Autumn

2017-2018 Winter

2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 106: Outdoor Leadership Practicum

2017-2018 Autumn

2017-2018 Winter

2017-2018 Spring

2017-2018 Summer

OUTDOOR 119: Outdoor Educator Apprenticeship

2017-2018 Autumn

2017-2018 Winter

2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 195: Outdoor Education: Assistant Instructor

2017-2018 Autumn

2017-2018 Winter

2017-2018 Spring