ODAL 250 - Fundamentals of Outdoor Leadership

(3 units)

Early Start course. Instruction begins one week before the beginning of the semester and includes a physically demanding multiple day field expedition where students will be overnight camping in primitive settings. Course work continues during the semester with weekly lectures. Students will learn, develop, practice, and apply their outdoor leadership skills. Note- Students must be able to walk for extended periods while carrying a 50-60lb backpack through steep and rugged terrain.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): ODAL 101 or instructor approval.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 2
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize all four leadership roles: self-leadership, active followership, designated leadership, and peer leadership.
2. explore rugged terrain using navigation techniques, hazard evaluation practices and risk management skills.
3. develop seven leadership skills: technical competence, tolerance to adversity, self-awareness, expedition behavior, decision making, communication, and vision implementation.
4. practice Leave No Trace minimum impact camping skills in a field expedition.
5. assess skills, strengths and endurance in self and others and apply those limits to given situations.

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