PE 1630

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PE 1630

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

The most exciting and unknown terrestrial frontier lies deep inside cave systems! Expand your horizons to include the netherworld. Learn cave geology, map reading skills, rope systems, cave safety, environmental concerns, and hone teamwork and communication skills in this introductory class. Expect to be challenged and inspired as you explore caves in Central Pennsylvania and Eastern NY. You can expect to crawl and get dirty in these wild, beautiful caves. One weekend outing include car camping.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Fees Course fee: $345 for instruction/ travel and food.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies one PE requirement if taken as PE.

Comments For more information about this course, please visit the Cornell Outdoor Education website.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - Second.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11803 PE 1630   LEC 001

    • M
    • Apr 29, 2024
    • Holton, M

    • W
    • May 1, 2024
    • Holton, M

  • Course Fee: $345 The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. The overnight trip through the weekend (5/3-5/5) will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to Schoharie county, NY. Transportation is provided to classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.

  • 11804 PE 1630   FLD 801

    • S Other Domestic
    • May 4, 2024
    • Holton, M

    • Su Other Domestic
    • May 5, 2024
    • Holton, M

  • Taught in Schoharie County, NY. Course Fee: $345 The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. The overnight trip through the weekend (5/3-5/5) will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to Schoharie county, NY. Transportation is provided to classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Monday, January 22, 2024. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. For policies pertaining to Cornell Outdoor Education courses, including the Fee Waiver Application for a free or reduced course, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses/enrollment-policies.