Risk Management in Outdoor Environments

The course is designed to provide a technical and academic base on which to build a student's knowledge in terms of the various safety components facing prospective outdoor leaders. The topics of risk management, the proper handling of crisis situations in a wilderness setting, and the ethical treatment of all clients, before, during and following any outing, will be analyzed and will develop sound risk management plans for a variety of expeditions. (lec 3) cr 3.