Southwestern Oklahoma State University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
NRM 4782 RESOURCE INTERPRETATION This course provides the student with knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field of resource interpretation. Topics will include interpretation of natural, cultural, and historic resources. NRM 4792 LAND USE PLANNING Land use planning is the study of uses of land both urban and rural including protection of agricultural land. Protection of wildlife through land use planning is studied. Land use issues also include water rights and usage, conservation, eminent domain, zoning, and environmental concerns with particular emphasis on land use laws and regulations applicable to Oklahoma. NRM 4802 WILDLAND FIRE ECOLOGY This course will explore the field of wildland fire ecology. Topics will include fire dependent wilderness ecosystems and the restoration of fire dependent ecosystems through the use of prescribed fire. NRM 4812 WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT This course explores the process of balancing the needs of wildlife with the needs of humans. NRM 4832 WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT This course is designed to expose students to wildlife habitats and give them experiences in those fields. NRM 4852 RANGE MANAGEMENT Range Management is the study of the conservation and management of rangelands. Emphasis is placed on sustainable management for the benefit of present and future generations. NRM 4993-4998 INTERNSHIP IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Practical application devoted to serving an apprenticeship in a natural resource management setting. Student will serve under selected natural resource management professional in a local, state, federal or non-profit agency. Parks and Recreation Management PRM 2102 FOUNDATIONS OF PARKS AND RECREATION An introduction to the field of parks and recreation management. Provides an overview of the historical and philosophical foundations of the discipline. PRM 2123 WILDERNESS FIRST AID Designed to provide the student with a solid background in backcountry medicine. Emphasis is placed on practical, improvised wilderness first aid techniques. PRM 2143 EMERGENCY RESPONSE This course deals with the fundamentals of response to emergency situations. Successful completion of the course leads to American Red Cross certification in Emergency Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. F PRM 2151 PRINCIPLES OF SWIMMING Recreational swimming; instruction in basic and advanced strokes. PRM 2201 BASIC HANDGUN This course is designed to expose the Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement student to the fundamentals of handgun safety and field use. PRM 2212 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL Theory and practice of survival/primitive living in remote, wilderness settings. Topics include edible plants, shelter building, snare construction, bow and drill construction/fire starting, implement construction, etc. F, S PRM 2441 HIGH ANGLE RESCUE Rope rescue techniques and practices. Including rappelling, rappelling self- rescue, rappelling pick-offs, victim stokes basket packaging, lowering and raising. SU
PRM 3113 SAILING, CANOEING, HIKING, AND CLIMBING Basic instruction and practice in techniques applied to sailing, canoeing, hiking, rappelling, and other adventure activities. F, S PRM 3142 ADVANCED WILDERNESS SURVIVAL Theory and practice of advanced survival in remote, wilderness settings. Topics include advanced foraging, water procurement, shelter construction, and fire starting. This course is held entirely in wilderness settings. Three nights of camping are required. Students will procure the entirety of their meals and water from the surrounding environment. SU PRM 3152 SCUBA Theory and practice of skills and techniques, selection of equipment, safety procedures, and physics of scuba diving. Prerequisite: Advanced swimming skills . F, S PRM 3161 LIFEGUARDING Theory and practice of lifeguarding. Leads to American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Theory and practice of rock climbing. This physically demanding, overnight course involves instruction in knot tying, natural and artificial anchor rigging, top-rope climbing techniques, and placement of artificial climbing protection. SU PRM 3211 OUTDOOR EDUCATION / ADVENTURE PROGRAMMING Designed to increase knowledge and understanding of a variety of activities associated with outdoor education and adventure programming including: low and high challenge course, artificial rock climbing, canoeing, sailing, rappelling, and rappelling self-rescue. Historical background and theoretical perspectives of outdoor education and adventure programming will be discussed. SU PRM 3221 OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS Designed to expose current and prospective teachers to a variety of outdoor education and adventure activities that can be conducted on or near school grounds. Topics include: initiative games, low ropes course activities, group processing, knot tying, topographic map reading, compass techniques, field guide use, and hiking. Exposure to historical background and theoretical perspectives of outdoor education and adventure programming. D PRM 3262 ADVANCED SCUBA / SLAM Theory and practice of advanced SCUBA techniques including SCUBA lifesaving and accident management techniques. Leads to YMCA certification in Advanced SCUBA and SLAM (SCUBA Lifesaving and Accident Management). S PRM 3432 ROPES COURSE FACILITATION and Automated External Defibrillator. S PRM 3181 ROCK CLIMBING Theory and practice of challenge course facilitation. Topics include low and high course facilitation, knot tying, climbing wall facilitation, rappelling, rappelling self-rescue, rope rigging, ropes course rescue, and prussiking. Emphasis placed on psychological and sociological outcomes associated with challenge course programming. F, S PRM 3452 ADVANCED ROPES Theory and practice of advanced challenge course facilitation, rock, and rescue site management. Topics include all areas of high challenge course facilitation, knot tying, high element rigging and ropes course rescue. Other topics will include rappelling, rappelling self rescue, and fixed line ascension. Special attention will be given to rock climbing and rappelling anchor rigging as well as high angle rescue techniques including rappelling pick-off rescues, victim stokes basket packaging, lowering, and raising. S PRM 3552 BACKPACKING This course provides the student with knowledge, skills and abilities in backpacking. This off-campus course includes map and compass reading, route finding, weather interpretation, and expedition leadership.
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