2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

Course Descriptions
REC 249 Challenge Course Leadership 2(2-0)
This course is designed to teach knowledge, skills, and
methods necessary to facilitate challenge course
programs in a variety of settings for specific client groups.
(F,S)
REC 250 Commercial Recreation and Tourism 3(3-0)
Designing for-profit recreation programs and facilities that
are linked to tourism. Practical approach to programming
in a commercial setting. (S)
REC 270 Outdoor Leadership I 2(1-2)
An introduction to the concepts of outdoor leadership
including a field experience focused on the application of
theoretical and practical concepts. Additional costs
apply. (*)
REC 280 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
3(3-0)
Community and clinical recreation services for the
mentally retarded, law offenders, psychologically
impaired, sensory impaired, physically disabled, disadvantaged
or aging. (F)
REC 322 Wilderness First Aid 2(2-0)
Course teaches theory, knowledge, and skills needed for
basic medical treatment and evacuation in the wilderness.
Involves 3 days of medical training, scenarios and testing.
(S/U grading) (F)
REC 350 Leadership and Ethics 3(3-0)
Addresses leadership techniques and styles, leadership
theory, group dynamics, and ethical considerations in
recreation. Prerequisites: EXHP 101, junior or senior level
standing or permission of instructor. (S)
REC 360 Outdoor Education 3(3-0)
Concepts and methods of outdoor education and
interpretation. Students learn to teach outdoor living skills
and natural history using experiential methods in an
outdoor setting. Prerequisites: EXHP 101, junior or senior
level standing or permission of instructor. (S)
REC 370 Outdoor Leadership II 2(1-2)
A practical application of the concepts and theory
introduced in REC 270. Students will be required to plan
and lead REC 104. Prerequisite: REC 270. (S)
REC 375 Research and Evaluation of Recreation
3(3-0)
Provides an overview of research designs and methodologies
using recreation participation data, for needs
assessment and program evaluation. Prerequisites:
MATH 109 equivalent or higher, EXHP 101 or permission
of instructor. (F)
REC 381 Environmental Interpretation 3(3-0)
History, philosophy, and techniques of interpreting our
natural and cultural heritage to visitors in natural resourcebased
parks. Addresses public, private, and non-profit
agencies. (F)
REC 389 Practicum in Recreation 3(0-3)
Minimum of 150 hours of practical experience in a
selected recreation agency. Prerequisite: permission of
director of recreation program. Prerequisites: REC 280
and REC 360. (F,S,SS)
REC 483 Sustainable Practices 3(3-0)
Sustainable, long-term strategies for ecological survival
and environmental stabilization, discussed from the
perspectives of ethics, economics and political processes.
Includes community research and service projects.
Prerequisite: BIOL 121/121L (S)
REC 484 Outdoor Resources and Management 3(3-0)
Examination of the outdoor recreation experience, the
organization of resource-based recreation management
and key outdoor recreation policy issues. Prerequisites:
EXHP 101, junior or senior standing or permission of
instructor. (F)
REC 485 Recreation Facility Design/Management
3(3-0)
Presentation of basic elements of design and management
of recreational facilities, taking into account the
interaction between natural resources and man-made
structures. Prerequisites: EXHP 101, junior or senior level
standing or permission of instructor. (S)
REC 491 Special Topics (1-5 VAR) (*) Repeatable
REC 493 Seminar 2(2-0)
Advanced in-depth examinations of contemporary issues
in leisure/recreation. Includes student-led discussions, indepth
term projects and comprehensive examinations.
Interview and resumé preparation are emphasized.
Prerequisite: REC 389. (S)
REC 494 Field Experience (1-4 VAR)
Learning experience to be conducted in an actual
recreation environment facilitated by an on-site supervisor
and an EXHPR supervisor. Prerequisites: approval of the
department chair. (S/U grading) (*) Repeatable
REC 495 Independent Study (1-5 VAR) (*) Repeatable
REC 498 Internship (1-12 VAR)
Supervised experience with approved professionals in
select recreation settings. Prerequisite: senior standing,
completion of all other degree requirements, 2.500 GPA in
the major, and departmental chair approval. (F,S,SS)
RUSSIAN (RUS)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
RUS 101 Introduction to Russian I 3(3-0)
Pronunciation, conversation, grammar, alphabet, easy
reading and writing. (F)
RUS 102 Beginning Spoken Russian II 3(3-0)
Students are placed by the department. Practice in oral,
aural, reading and writing experiences. (F,S)
RUS 201 Intermediate Russian I 5(5-0)
Grammar and vocabulary. Reading of short stories, oral
and written reports. Prerequisite: RUS 102 or equivalent.
(*)
RUS 202 Intermediate Russian II 5(5-0)
Prerequisite: RUS 201 or equivalent. (*)
RUS 211 Russian Conversation 2(2-0)
Intensive practice. Prerequisite: RUS 102 or equivalent. (*)
RUS 311 Advanced Russian Conversation 2(2-0)
Intensive practice. Prerequisite: RUS 211 or permission of
instructor. (*)
RUS 341 Russian Short Story 2(2-0)
Selected short stories. Discussion of ideas, art and
authors. Stress on both oral and written work.
Prerequisite: RUS 202 or permission of instructor. (*)
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