Maricopa Community Colleges  REC155AA   20066-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/05
REC155AA 20066-20076 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Canyoneering
Basic canyoneering skills. Includes hydrology, navigation, safety systems, climbing and hiking skills, wading/swimming techniques and flood/weather identification.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
REC155AA   20066-20076 Canyoneering
1. Describe and employ interpersonal skills required of an effective group/team member. (I, II)
2. Describe and demonstrate effective trip planning skills. (I, II)
3. Select and use appropriate equipment to ensure safe canyoneering. (I, II)
4. Describe and apply the Leave No Trace principles of outdoor ethics. (I, II)
5. Demonstrate and practice safe backcountry canyoneering travel skills. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
REC155AA   20066-20076 Canyoneering
    I. Pre-Trip Planning
        A. Group building
        B. Trip logistics
        C. Equipment selection
        D. Leave No Trace principles
      II. Canyon Travel
          A. Hydrology
          B. Navigation
          C. Safety systems
          D. Anchor construction
          E. Escape route detection
          F. Climbing/hiking skills
          G. Wading/swimming techniques
          H. Flood/weather identification
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