REC 12800 Caving

This lecture and lab course will teach the students the life-time sport of recreational caving. Students will be exposed to the basic knowledge, skills and tools needed for proper caving activities. Topics to be covered will be effective group leading, cave formation, biological life forms and geology, safety, proper equipment, and climbing techniques. There will be a lab portion to the class held at Meramec State Park. Lab fee required.

Credits

1

Offered

Fall and spring semesters.