OREC 1012 - Outdoor Living Skills

2 Credits

This course teaches the basics of wilderness living, including building fires and shelters, procuring and cooking food, sourcing and purifying drinking water, and managing risks. Preparation and proper equipment will be stressed. Must be 18 years of age; may require overnight stay.

Corequisite: OREC 1032 Wilderness Safety and First Aid

Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain the foundational principles of survival psychology and decision-making in outdoor emergency situations. (PLO 7)
Demonstrate introductory skills in shelter construction, fire building, and water procurement using both modern and primitive techniques. (PLO 5)
Apply navigation and orientation skills, including map, compass, and natural navigation techniques, to outdoor survival scenarios. (PLO 5)
Perform basic first aid, risk management, and safety practices necessary for short- and long-term survival. (PLO 3, 5)
Implement ethical and environmental considerations of survival practices, including Leave No Trace principles and sustainable resource use. (PLO 1)