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Forestry (Avalanche and Snow Dynamics) OpenCourseWare: USU's Free Undergraduate Forestry Course

Published Feb 09, 2009

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USU offers a free 'Avalanche and Snow Dynamics' course. This OpenCourseWare gives students an overview on the causes of avalanches and what methods authorities follow to conduct safe and effective rescue missions. All students interested in wilderness safety are encouraged to take advantage of this free undergraduate-level course.

Avalanche and Snow Dynamics: Course Specifics

Degree Level Free Audio Video Downloads
Undergraduate Yes Yes Yes Yes

Lectures/Notes Study Materials Tests/Quizzes
Yes Yes No

Avalanche and Snow Dynamics: Course Description

The 'Avalanche and Snow Dynamics' OpenCourseWare is instructed by Mike Jenkins. It is a part of USU's Wildland Resources course program. Avalanche formations and avalanche forecast ratings are discussed within this course along with instructions on how to dig a snow pit and how to recognize the potential of an avalanche occurrence. The course also focuses on the weather conditions that increase the likelihood of an avalanche. Students who complete this undergraduate-level course will be able to make the right decisions and give themselves the best chance of survival in case of an avalanche.

This course contains videos as well as online reading materials. To check it out, visit the avalanche formation course page.

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