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Course Materials: Outdoor Literature. Outdoor Leadership. Methods Avalanche Safety.. Map & Compass. A Guide to Outdoor Literature . (Extensive Outdoor Book Reviews, Award Winners, Lots of Reading Lists, Best Book Lists, and More) Creative Work: Books: Idaho Paddling. Winter Tales. Never Turn Back. Ski Camping. Others. Outdoor Resources (Informational Articles, Equipment Lists, etc.) Stories & Articles Index Page (Outdoor adventure stories, profiles of old-timers, and reflections of days spent in the outdoors.) Contact |
| . Map & Compass (PE 282) Ron Watters, Professor of Outdoor Education Sports Science and Physical Education PE 282 - 1 Credit (Fall Semester) And PE 491 - 1 Credit (Summer Workshop) Brief Description: The use of map and compass is one of the most basic of outdoor skills. This class is designed to provide enough information and practical experience that students will feel comfortable with land navigation techniques. Topics covered include: map symbols, contour line identification, Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System, township and range surveying system, latitude and longitude, map scales, declination, resection and map and field bearings. During the class students go on three map and compass courses. For
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