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WS Reading Assignments and Lecture Notes - Spring 2013

  TOPIC READING ASSIGNMENTS

APR Course introduction, grading, expectations Course description and schedule
02/03
Thermoregulation/dressing for outdoors
'Thermoregulation' by M. Strong

APR
Nutrition and hydration 'Nutrition and Hydration' by M. Strong
09/10
Heat and sun-induced injuries 'Heat and Sun-Induced Injuries' by M. Strong
Cold injuries 'Cold Injuries' by M. Strong

APR
Maps and map reading
Part one of 'Map and Compass' by M. Strong
16/17
Introduction to the compass Part two of the above 'Map and Compass' document

APR
Navigating by nature
'Navigating by Nature' by M. Strong
23/24
Map and compass techniques
Part three of the above 'Map and Compass' document
    Bring your compass to class    

AP/MY
Wilderness/wilderness management 'Wilderness' by M. Strong
30/01
Backcountry ethics and practices 'Leave No Trace Ethics' by M. Strong
    'Backcountry hygiene suggestions for women' by T. Giovannoni
    'Water Treatment' by M. Strong

MAY
Safety and survival techniques/equipment 'Survival tips for the Pacific Northwest' by Blanchard and Strong
07/08
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.

MAY
Outdoor activity at altitude 'The Air Out There' by M. Strong
14/15
Weather/Lightning as a weather hazard 'Lightning' by M. Strong
Final exam preparation 'Final examination info/practice questions' and 'final exam map'

MAY
Final examination
Please complete an online course evaluation
21/22

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