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| WS Reading Assignments and Lecture Notes - Fall 2008 |
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SE/OCT
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Thermoregulation/dressing for outdoors
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'Thermoregulation' by M. Strong
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30/01
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'Dressing for the Outdoors' by M. Strong
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OCT
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Maps and map reading
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Part one of 'Map and Compass' by M. Strong
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07/08
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Introduction to the compass
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Part two of the above 'Map and Compass' document
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| this class session (#3) IS REQUIRED! If you miss this class, you will not be permitted to participate this term's or a future term's outing. |
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OCT |
Introduction to map and compass
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Part three of the above 'Map and Compass' document | ||
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14/15 |
Bites, stings and poison oak |
'Poison Oak by M. Strong | ||
| 'Ticks and Lyme disease' by M. Strong | ||||
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Outing preparation |
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| Map directions to Mt. Pisgah | ||||
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MAP AND COMPASS OUTING
Saturday OCTOBER 18 or Sunday OCTOBER 19 - 10 am to 3 pm |
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OCT
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Navigating by nature |
'Navigating by Nature's Clues' by M. Strong |
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21/22 |
Backcountry ethics and practices |
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'Camp hygiene' by Buck Tilton |
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'Backcountry hygiene suggestions for women' by T. Giovannoni |
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'Water Purification' by M. Strong |
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OCT
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Nutrition and hydration |
'Nutrition and Hydration' by M. Strong |
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28/29
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Cold injuries |
'Cold Injuries' by M. Strong |
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Heat and sun-induced injuries |
'Heat and Sun-Induced Injuries' by M. Strong |
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NOV
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Safety and survival techniques/equipment |
'Survival tips for the Pacific Northwest' by Blanchard and Strong |
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04/05
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'Bears and Cougars' by J. Blanchard and M. Strong |
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Wilderness |
'Wilderness' by M. Strong |
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WORKSHEETS ARE DUE! Worksheets are due at the START of class! Note the late penalty! View the course description for details. |
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NOV
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Outdoor activity at altitude |
'The Air Out There' by M. Strong |
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11/12
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Weather/Lightning as a weather hazard |
'Lightning' by M. Strong |
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Final exam preparation |
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NOV
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Final examination |
Please complete an online course evaluation | ||
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18/19
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| Recommended Readings and Articles | ||||
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Estimating elevation gains and losses (practice examples available as pdf documents) |
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USGS Map Symbols - pdf document |
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'Altitude Illness' by M. Strong |
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'Staying Comfortable in a Cool, Wet Environment' by J. Blanchard |
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'Finding Map Locations Using Grid Coordinates' by M. Strong |
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'Calculating the Sun's Amplitude' by M. Strong |
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'Complete Proteins' by M. Strong |
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