2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
ORL 130 ADVENTURE BASED OUTDOOR 6 UNITS
HOURS: 36 lec; 216 LAB RECREATION CSU, UC
Students participate in a variety of field based activities aimed at improving teaching and leading skills in a variety
of outdoor adventure activities including: Whitewater kayaking and rafting, backpacking, winter travel and camping
techniques, cross-country and Telemark skiing, as well as rock climbing and mountaineering techniques. A majority
of the class time is spent in field based activities.
ORL 140 BEGINNING SEA KAYAKING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 lec; 27 LAB
CSU
This class is designed to introduce participants to the joys of sea kayaking. Students will be exposed to the
fundamentals of sea kayak touring, including equipment use, proper paddling techniques, self and assisted rescue,
and group traveling techniques. These skills will be learned in the classroom and applied on the water with an
emphasis on learning safe and efficient techniques which can all be later applied to the ocean environment. Class
will be conducted on local lakes and reservoirs.
ORL 142 INTERMEDIATE SEA KAYAKING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 lec; 27 LAB
CSU
Students will continue to develop their sea kayak touring skills by adding expedition techniques. A multi-day
expedition will expose participants to the equipment and methods used to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. Skills
include advanced rescue techniques, navigation, proper campsite selection, group travel techniques, and boat /
equipment care and maintenance. Opportunities to work on Eskimo roll. Discussion of tides, currents and other
ocean elements will be included.
ORL 144 BACKCOUNTRY SKI AND SNOWBOARD 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 lec; 27 LAB
CSU
Traveling in the winter backcountry requires a variety of skills. This course will provide students with a breadth of
knowledge related to those skills. Specific topics include: Equipment, group travel, avalanche protocol, avalanche
forecasting, rescue, route finding, and ski and snowboarding techniques. This class requires that students are in a
physical condition which allows them to exercise vigorously at high elevations. This class assumes that students
know how to ski or snowboard.
ORL 150 BEGINNING WHITEWATER RAFTING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
An introductory course designed for students interested in learning basic competencies related to effective travel in
a whitewater raft. Content includes an introduction to the following skills and techniques: paddling, clothing and
equipment, self-rescue, commands for navigation, basic safety, and logistical planning.
ORL 152 WHITEWATER RAFT GUIDE SCHOOL 2 UNITS
HOURS: 18 LEC; 54 LAB
CSU, UC
Students in this class will learn how to logistically organize their own rafting trips. Students will enhance their ability
to navigate intermediate whitewater as the guide of an inflatable raft. Students will be prepared for entry level work
as commercial guides. Content includes group organization, guide commands, giving a safety talk, safety and rescue,
fundamental hydrology, and raft guiding techniques. Ninety percent of class time is spent on the river. Students
must be prepared for participation in all types of weather on a variety of rivers.
ORL 154 CANOE & STAND-UP 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB PADDLEBOARD CSU, UC
An introductory course designed for students interested in learning basic competencies related to safe travel in
a canoe and SUP. Content includes an introduction to the following skills and techniques: paddling techniques,
clothing and equipment, self-rescue, navigation, logistical planning, and knots.
ORL 156 BEGINNING ROCK CLIMBING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic principles of top roped rock climbing. Students will learn to ascend steep rock in a safe
and efficient manner. Content will include a basic introduction to equipment, systems, anchors, movement, and safe
climbing practices.
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