Description
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and to lead vertical caving activities. Emphasis will be placed on site use and management, specialized vertical caving equipment, descending and ascending single rope techniques, selection of personal equipment, group safety and rescue. Due to the nature of this course, all students will be required to make class field trips to caving sites in the surrounding area. An extended field experience of up to four days may be required. (Alternating years)
Credits
2
Lab Fee
Lab Fee 14 ($350)
Terms Offered
FALL | WINTER
Prerequisites
Corequisites
- Complete 1 of the following:
- Completed or concurrently enrolled in: ADAC152 - Caving (P-1b) (1)
- Permission of instructor.