INSTRUCTORS:  Peter Joyce

SCHEDULE:  For class dates and times, see Outdoor Program Class Schedule.

OFFICE:  Outdoor Program (Basement of Student Union Building)

PHONE:  236-3912

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills of advanced rock climbing in a safe, enjoyable manner.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:  Our goal is the following:
    1.  To develop an appreciation of advanced rock climbing skills and techniques with a safe and environmentally sound approach.
    2.  The ability to demonstrate advanced rock climbing techniques.
    3.  The ability to care for and properly use climbing equipment in a safe manner.
    4.  To provide students with the knowledge and skills to climb on their own and to evaluate the safety of other climbers.
    5.  By written or verbal means, be able to solve potential problems.
    6.  To have a unique and enjoyable experience.

INSTRUCTOR'S NOTE:  I acknowledge that the students enrolled in this course have different physical, psychological, and emotional ability levels.  If at any time you are being pushed too far, it is your responsibility to let me know immediately!

ALSO:  Because of the nature of this course, I reserve the right to remove from class any student(s) who exposes the class to unnecessary dangers by means of improper use of technique, poor judgement, or lack of concern for safety.

GRADING:  60% of your grade will be based on attendance and participation, plus your ability to demonstrate the skills learned in this course.  The remainder of the course grade will be based on the following work:

        20% Written report of project
        20% Written final exam

COURSE FEE:  The $25.00 fee covers group equipment and instructional materials.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:  It is suggested that you use your personal gear, if you have it, as you will be both more comfortable and familiar with it.  If you have no personal equipment, the Outdoor Program will supply required items.  ISU's Wilderness Equipment Rental Center rents climbing shoes to students.

Reasonable Accommodation for Students with Disabilities:  If you have a diagnosed disability or believe that you have a disability that might require "reasonable accommodation" on the part of the instructor, please call the Director, Center of Services for Students with Disabilities, 236-3599.  As a part of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the student to disclose a disability prior to requesting accommodation.

PHYSICAL EFFORT INVOLVED IN THIS CLASS:  To do this class you need to be physically able to climb vertical rock faces 40-250 feet.  In addition to climbing, you will be hiking over hilly and rocky terrain for lengths of up to five miles.  You also need to be prepared to spend extended periods of time in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.