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OUTDOOR 9: Travel as a Sacred Journey Towards Presence, Practice, and Purpose

Engage travel and pilgrimage as intentional contemplative practice for exploring one's life purpose. Experientially investigate, both individually and collectively, outer journeying as a support for inner reflection on meaning making and values creation. While immersed in environments ranging from nature settings to retreat communities learn about, contemplate, and practice a range of methods, informed by multiple spiritual and philosophical traditions, meant to enhance insight and human flourishing. All backgrounds and identities welcome.

Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

Instructors: Chima, A. (PI)

2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 9 | 1-2 units | Class # 34603 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | WKS | Students enrolled: 8
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - with Chima, A. (PI)
Instructors: Chima, A. (PI)
Notes: Please note, this class trip is a seven day, six night experiential immersion over spring break across Northern California (spanning the California redwoods to the coastline). We leave in the morning on Saturday March 24th and return the evening of Friday March 30th. The course includes camping, hiking, and two days of light backpacking (2 miles each direction on days 5 and 7). You must be physically able to perform these tasks. All required gear will be provided on a loaner basis through the Outdoor Center and is covered by your course fee. Also, all meals are provided for the duration of the trip and are covered by your course fee. Please note, only documented medical food allergies will be accommodated. We will travel in group vans for the duration of the trip. (First day will be about 5 hours of driving with 2-3 on most subsequent days.) Also, as part of the experience we will be minimizing the use of technology (mobile phones, etc.) so as to facilitate an environment for contemplation and authentic social connection. All backgrounds and identities are welcome.CLASS REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: In order to enroll in this course you, personally, need to register IN PERSON at the AOERC Outdoor Center on THURSDAY, MARCH 1st between 3 and 4pm (no exceptions will be made). Please have cash or credit card in hand to pay the nonrefundable $250 registration fee to reserve your spot. At this point you will be given a permission code to enroll in the class. First come, first served. REQUIRED PRE-TRIP MEETING: If you sign-up for this class you are REQUIRED to attend a pre-trip meeting on Thursday March 8th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the AOERC Outdoor Center. This meeting will cover all the gear, food, and trip logistics, plus set intentions for the journey. Course fee is $215 beyond the $35 course fee. This class has a $35 course fee.

OUTDOOR 25: Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking

Instructs paddlers in whitewater kayaking techniques. Emphasizes basic skills needed for paddling class II, II whitewater rivers including paddle strokes, boat control, and essential whitewater safety information. Students will have to pass a swimming test to participate.

Terms: Aut | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

Instructors: Pelchat, C. (PI)

OUTDOOR 60: Introduction to Flyfishing

Introduces students to flyfishing and its constituent components as a sport and an art. emphasizes basic skills needed to learn how to cast and tie knots. Learn basic stream ecology in order to better understand complex aquatic ecosystems, and thus, "read" water and make appropriate fly selections.

Terms: Aut, Spr | Units: 1 | Repeatable for credit | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

Instructors: Carpenter, R. (PI) ; George, W. (PI)

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 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 70 | 1 units | Class # 29690 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | ACT | 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 | Class # 31213 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | ACT | Students enrolled: 8 / 10
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 - at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
Notes: This class has a $150 course fee.

2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 70 | 1 units | Class # 31819 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | ACT | Students enrolled: 11 / 12
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 - at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B 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 72: SCUBA Diving Open Water: Rescue

Knowledge and skills for individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving accident situations, and render proper first aid. Prerequisites: PE111; PE112; EMED110; and EMED224; or Instructor Permission.

Terms: Spr | Units: 1 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

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 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | Class # 29915 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | LEC | Students enrolled: 30 / 30
09/25/2017 - 12/08/2017 Tue 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr208B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
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2017-2018 Winter

OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | Class # 31445 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | LEC | Students enrolled: 22 / 25
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 Tue 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
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OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | Class # 31446 | Section 02 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | LEC | Students enrolled: 11
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 Tue 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B with Lowley, S. (PI)
Instructors: Lowley, S. (PI)
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2017-2018 Spring

OUTDOOR 101 | 1 units | Class # 32010 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | LEC | Students enrolled: 13 / 25
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 Tue 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B 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 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

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

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 105 | 1-2 units | Class # 29683 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | SEM | Students enrolled: 20 / 18
09/25/2017 - 12/08/2017 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103D 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 | Class # 31205 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | SEM | Students enrolled: 25 / 30
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B 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 | Class # 31813 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | SEM | Students enrolled: 19 / 32
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B 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 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

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

2017-2018 Autumn

OUTDOOR 106 | 1-2 units | Class # 29684 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC | 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 | Class # 31206 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC | Students enrolled: 24 / 32
01/08/2018 - 03/16/2018 - at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B 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 | Class # 31814 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC | Students enrolled: 13
04/02/2018 - 06/06/2018 - at ArrillagaOutdoorEducRecCtr103B 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 | Class # 22008 | Section 01 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit | PRC
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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 | Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit

Instructors: Pelchat, C. (PI)

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OUTDOOR 9: Travel as a Sacred Journey Towards Presence, Practice, and Purpose

2017-2018 Spring

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OUTDOOR 70: SCUBA Diving Open Water: Beginner

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OUTDOOR 195: Outdoor Education: Assistant Instructor

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