RFW 200: Field Trip Study is a course where second year Recreation, Fish and Wildlife students participate in field-based learning. These extended field trips provide students with opportunities to refine technical field skills in settings that mimic the workplace. Students will be involved in the planning and preparation for these trips and will be presented with opportunities to develop team skills, leadership and professionalism throughout the course. Some of the data collected during this course may be used in other courses during the fall and winter semesters.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of first year courses and spring field-school. Students must have either Level I Flatwater Canoe certification or a demonstrated competency in a canoe. Note: Pre-requisite(s) may be waived with the permission of the instructor
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 2 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 32 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 16 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify outdoor recreation management issues;
- participate in a park work project;
- describe wilderness ethics and methods of low impact travel in wilderness settings;
- plan, prepare for, and participate in a multi-day backcountry trip;
- identify the types and describe the appropriate use of equipment for canoeing, camping, hiking, navigation and rescue;
- discuss risk management issues in the field;
- describe important variables to consider when establishing a small mammal trapping program;
- identify and apply common fish and water quality sampling techniques for different types of inventories; and
- demonstrate safe and professional conduct individually and as part of a crew.
Additional Assessment Notes: The final grade will be based on weighted averages for all assessments detailed above. Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
Grading Table
Academic and Career
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