Maricopa Community Colleges  REC155AB   20066-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/22/05
REC155AB 20066-20076 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Caving
Basic caving skills. Includes cave ecology, navigation, safety systems, lighting systems and equipment selection.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Note: May be repeated for a total of four (4) credits.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
REC155AB   20066-20076 Caving
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 caving. (I, II)
4. Describe and apply the Leave No Trace principles of outdoor ethics. (I, II)
5. Demonstrate and practice safe backcountry caving skills. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
REC155AB   20066-20076 Caving
    I. Pre-Trip Planning
        A. Group building
        B. Trip logistics
        C. Equipment selection
        D. Leave No Trace principles
      II. Cave Travel
          A. Ecology
          B. Navigation
          C. Safety systems
          D. Anchor construction
          E. Escape route detection
          F. Climbing/hiking skills
          G. Lighting systems
          H. Rescue skills
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