2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
ORL 158 INTERMEDIATE ROCK CLIMBING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
In addition to advanced discussions related to moving over stone, students will develop skills related to placing
protection, building anchors, ascending a fixed line, and lead climbing.
ORL 160 BEGINNING BACKPACKING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic principles of backpacking. Students will learn to visit backcountry environments for extended
stays. Content will include a basic introduction to equipment and clothing, navigation with topographic maps, leave no
trace principles, time/energy control planning, trip planning, campsite selection, trail techniques, and camp cooking.
ORL 161 INTERMEDIATE BACKPACKING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 Lab
CSU, UC
A class designed for students who have obtained basic competencies related to backpacking and backcountry travel.
Content will include a more advanced survey of equipment and clothing, navigation with map and compass, leave no
trace principles, time / energy control planning, trip planning, campsite selection, trail techniques, and camp cooking.
ORL 162 MOUNTAINEERING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
An introductory course designed for students interested in learning basic competencies related to safe travel in alpine
environments. Appropriate for aspiring guides, Search and Rescue team members, and recreational mountaineers.
Content includes an introduction to the following skills and techniques: Equipment and clothing for the mountaineer,
self-arrest, hiking techniques, ascending a fixed line, basic knots, navigation, mountain weather, basic first aid, seated
glissade, and anchors and belay systems.
ORL 166 MOUnTain BIKING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic principles of mountain biking. Students will learn ride mountain bikes in a safe and efficient
manner. Content will include a basic introduction to equipment, techniques, repairs, group management, and route finding.
ORL 168 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 Lab
CSU, UC
An introduction to the basic principles of cross-country skiing. Students will learn to tour over a variety of terrains in
winter conditions. Content will include a basic introduction to equipment and techniques. The course is field based.
ORL 170 TELEMARK SKIING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
An introductory course designed for students interested in learning basic competencies related to Telemark skiing.
Content includes an introduction to the following concepts, skills, and techniques: Equipment and clothing, body
position, sequential learning of basic skills, fall line skiing, and skiing in difficult snow conditions.
ORL 172 BEGINNING WHITEWATER KAYAKING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
Whitewater kayaking is an exciting sport. It is, however, a difficult activity to learn. This course is designed for people who
are comfortable in the water but have no experience related to whitewater kayaking. We will begin by learning the roll and
proceed through a gradual progression that will allow students to kayak through whitewater rapids by the end of the course.
ORL 174 INTERMEDIATE WHITEWATER KAYAK 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
This class is designed for students who possess basic skills related to whitewater kayaking. If you have a roll and understand
basic strokes and maneuvers, this class will allow you to proceed with more advanced skills. Students will learn basic kayak
safety and rescue, advanced principles related to peel outs, eddy turns, and ferries, and a variety of kayak play techniques.
General Education/Core Class Identification
The transfer requirements satisfied by FRC courses for California four-year universities or University of Nevada, Reno are
indicated below the unit value of each course. The IGETC pattern applies to both the California State University (CSU) and
University of California (UC) systems, as well as the University of Nevada, Reno. The letters in parentheses indicate any General
Education (GE) Breadth area also satisfied. Please refer to the CSU and IGETC transfer patterns (pgs. 66-69) or meet with
an academic advisor for clarification.
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