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WS Reading Assignments and Lecture Notes - Winter 2012

  TOPIC READING ASSIGNMENTS

JAN
Thermoregulation/dressing for outdoors
'Thermoregulation' by M. Strong
10/11

JAN.
Nutrition and hydration 'Nutrition and Hydration' by M. Strong
17/18
Heat and sun-induced injuries 'Heat and Sun-Induced Injuries' by M. Strong
Cold injuries 'Cold Injuries' by M. Strong

JAN
Maps and map reading
Part one of 'Map and Compass' by M. Strong
24/25
Introduction to the compass Part two of the above 'Map and Compass' document

J/F
Navigating by nature
'Navigating by Nature' by M. Strong
31/01
Map and compass techniques
Bring your compass to class
Part three of the above 'Map and Compass' document

FEB
Wilderness/wilderness management 'Wilderness' by M. Strong
07/08
Backcountry ethics and practices 'Leave No Trace Ethics' by M. Strong
    'Backcountry hygiene suggestions for women' by T. Giovannoni
    'Water Treatment' by M. Strong

FEB
Safety and survival techniques/equipment 'Survival tips for the Pacific Northwest' by Blanchard and Strong
14/15
Animal/plants/insect hazards 'Bears and Cougars' by J. Blanchard and M. Strong
    'Poison Oak by M. Strong
    'Ticks and Lyme disease' by M. Strong
WORKSHEETS ARE DUE!
Worksheets are due at the START of class! Note the late penalty! View the course description for details.

FEB
Outdoor activity at altitude 'The Air Out There' by M. Strong
21/22
Weather/Lightning as a weather hazard 'Lightning' by M. Strong
Final exam preparation 'Final examination info/practice questions' and 'final exam map'

FEB
Final examination
Please complete an online course evaluation
28/29

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