Course Details - Snow & Avalanche Science for Professionals I
This course explores the properties of weather, terrain, and snow pack that lead to snow avalanches. The course will also address avalanche rescue techniques and career opportunities in the field of snow science. Content covers avalanche level 2 curriculum. Prerequisite: OS 11200 or instructor permission. Satisfies SI Biological/Physical Scientific Inquiry.
Course Information
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Course ID:
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OS 21000 S01
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Department:
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Outdoor Studies
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Course Name:
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Snow & Avalanche Science for Professionals I
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Level:
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Undergraduate
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Term:
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2025 SPRING (Session)
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Campus:
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MAIN
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Credits:
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4
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Instructor:
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St. Clair, Anne E
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Seats Remaining:
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1
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Total Lab Fees:
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$150.00
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Start Date:
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02/03/2025
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End Date:
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04/25/2025
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Census Date:
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02/12/2025
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* the course start date and end dates may be different than the first and last days
in the teaching schedule.
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Books
* Book and material pricing within the portal are vendor estimates only, and are
subject to change without notice or updates within the student portal. Please refer
to MBS Direct
and other book sellers for current pricing.
| Book Title | Author | ISBN Number | Required |
| Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 3rd Edition | Bruce Tremper | 978-1-68051-138-3 | Yes |
Teaching Schedule
Days: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, S=Saturday, U=Sunday.
| Instructor | Room | Start Date | End Date | Days | Start Time | End Time |
| St. Clair, Anne E | OC-FIELD | 02/03/2025 | 04/25/2025 | F | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| St. Clair, Anne E | GH-315 | 02/03/2025 | 04/25/2025 | R | 4:30 PM | 6:50 PM |