Course: RTM 353/L. Literature of the Wilderness Experience and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: RTM 353L. Review of the writings of various wilderness adventurers both past and present (such as Boone, Powell, Muir, Leopold and Abbey). Emphasis on assessing their experiences in the wilderness, their goals and their methods. Regular written assignments are required. Lab: Allows students to personally experience some of the values of wilderness environments discussed in RTM 353. In addition, students develop personal goals (such as those sought by previous wilderness adventurers) to be achieved on arranged field trips to wilderness areas. (Available for General Education, E Lifelong Learning.) (WI)