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WS Reading Assignments and Lecture Notes - Spring 2012

  TOPIC READING ASSIGNMENTS

APRIL Course introduction, grading, expectations Course description and schedule
03/04
Thermoregulation/dressing for outdoors
'Thermoregulation' by M. Strong

APRIL
Nutrition and hydration 'Nutrition and Hydration' by M. Strong
10/11
Heat and sun-induced injuries 'Heat and Sun-Induced Injuries' by M. Strong
Cold injuries 'Cold Injuries' by M. Strong

APRIL
Maps and map reading
Part one of 'Map and Compass' by M. Strong
17/18
Introduction to the compass Part two of the above 'Map and Compass' document

APRIL
Navigating by nature
'Navigating by Nature' by M. Strong
24/25
Map and compass techniques
Part three of the above 'Map and Compass' document
    Bring your compass to class    

MAY
Wilderness/wilderness management 'Wilderness' by M. Strong
01/02
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
08/09
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
15/16
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
22/23

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