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Title: | Caving I |
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Long Title: | Caving I |
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Course Description: | Introduces the student to the unique cave environment, formation of caves, cave biology, geology, and cave conservation. Reviews caving exploration techniques, caving equipment, caving safety and cave terminology. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 1/13/10 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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Status Notes: | changed to Caving "I" 1/17/13 effective 201410, CFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
A. Understand the fragile nature of the underground world
B. Practice caving techniques and moving safely underground
C. Identify the various types of cave geology and minerals
D. Identify the various types of cave biology and animals
E. Demonstrate good cave conservation/ leave no trace techniques
F. Understand various types of caving equipment
G. Learn and understand cave terminology
H. Understand potential hazards underground
OPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Introduction to Caving
A. Exploring the Underground Wilderness
B. The Genesis of Caves
II. Caving Equipment
A. Helmets
B. Lighting Systems
C. Cave Pack and Equipment
III. Cave Conservation
A. The fragile underground environment
B. Caving Softly
IV. Caving Techniques
A. Horizontal Caves
B. Vertical Caves
V. Underground Features
A. Cave Biology
B. Cave Geology
VI. Caving Safely
A. Underground Hazards
B. Cave Rescue
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