Course Descriptions

ADVG 1010-3

This course offers an overview of the tourism industry and the adventure tourism sector, its origins, the industry today, land management issues, future considerations, the guide's role, career paths, literature review, terminology, and definitions.

ADVG 1020-3

This course reviews the theoretical aspects of wilderness travel and is an introduction to the organization of wilderness trips. Course content includes theory related to clothing and equipment, navigation, environmental concerns, travel techniques, route plans, and trip planning, and a field trip that includes navigation, route selection, group management, pacing, minimum impact camping, and hazard awareness. This course is a prerequisite for most other introductory level ADVG courses.

Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in an Adventure Studies Department supported program. For example, Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree, Adventure Guide Diploma, Adventure Management Diploma, Adventure Sport Certificate, Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide Program, or with permission of the instructor.

ADVG 1050-3

This course explores the role of leadership as it applies to guiding in the adventure tourism industry. Topics include: philosophic approach, qualifications profile, group dynamics, communication skills, leadership styles, problem solving, and decision-making.

ADVG 1110-2

This course explores the guide's role in emergency situations and search and rescue management. Content includes: identifying hazards, hazard avoidance, managing hazards, emergency situation management, developing response plans, and the BC Provincial Emergency Program Search and Rescue Management Course.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1010 or permission of the instructor

ADVG 1190-1

This is the standard interpretative guide course offered by the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association (MPHIA).  It is designed for mountain professionals who guide in the mountain national parks of Eastern British Columbia or Western Alberta.

ADVG 1510-2

This is the Paddle Canada (formerly the CRCA, Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association) Flatwater Instructor certification, and preparation for the Moving Water Instructor and Trip Leader courses. The Flatwater Instructor course is to provide a national certification of competence in the instruction and administration of the Paddle Canada flatwater level courses.

Prerequisites: ADVG 102

ADVG 1530-2

This is a flatwater and river kayaking skills course including: kayak construction, equipment, rolls, strokes, and rescues.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1020

ADVG 1550-2

This course is an introduction to downhill ski techniques and equipment. Students will participate on telemark and/or alpine equipment. The purpose is to develop strong downhill skiing techniques in order to reach a maximum efficiency level on variable snow conditions and to progress towards instructor level abilities. CANSI & CSIA teaching progression and techniques will be utilized.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1020

ADVG 1560-2

This course is an introduction to backcountry ski touring on mountaineering or Nordic equipment. Course content includes: backcountry ski equipment, accessory equipment, skiing back-country terrain, route finding, hazard evaluation, and winter camping skills.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1020 and one of  ADVG 1550 or ADVG 2450 or ADVG 2550

ADVG 1570-2

A rock climbing skill development course designed to build a foundation in industry standard systems. Areas that will be emphasized include hazard management, related communication and movement skills, rope and quipment handling, knots and systems, clean (natural) and fixed protection use, belay systems and anchors, and leading strategies. Students can expect to lead climb on a bolted or gear route by the end of the course. Upon completion of the course, the student may be recommended for the ACMG Climbing Gym Instructors program.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1020

ADVG 1580-2

This is a mountaineering skill development course covering mountaineering equipment, mountain safety, belays, anchors, mountaineering techniques, and crevasse rescue.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1020

ADVG 1590-2

This is the Canadian Avalanche Association Level I course which includes: avalanche phenomena, terrain analysis, the mountain snowpack, stability and hazard evaluation, data collection, and avalanche rescue.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1020 and ADVG 1560 or permission of the course instructor

ADVG 1600-2

The Swiftwater Rescue Technician 1 course includes: river rescue instruction as it pertains to canoes, kayaks, and rafts, hypothermia and drowning, rescue in moving water, improvised rescue, rope system rescue, rescue simulations.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1530

ADVG 1800-3

This course is an in-depth look at computer applications for the adventure tourism industry. Course content includes: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications, the development of basic websites, photo and video editing, and Global Positioning System (GPS) and mapping software.

ADVG 1900-2

A self-directed expedition planned in conjunction with program instructors, focusing on areas where skill development is desired. This trip may be international in nature.

Prerequisites: Entry to the Adventure Guide Diploma and ADVG 1020

ADVG 2010-3

The study of the natural resource base on which the adventure tourism industry depends; for example, geographic features, mountain geomorphology, geology, fluviology, meteorology, ecology, flora and fauna species identification, nature interpretation and current environmental concerns.

ADVG 2030-3

An advanced wilderness emergency response course that provides advanced detail in wilderness emergency response and pre-hospital care. Course content includes situation assessment, anatomy, physiology, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiac arrest, circulation emergencies, burns, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

ADVG 2040-3

An in-depth study of adventure tourism as a business. The aspects of corporate structures, administration, budgeting, marketing, creating business growth, land access methods, business income and tax, issues and trends, business plans, and business management will be studied.

ADVG 2050-3

Further topics in leadership, the higher level skills of: teaching methodology, learning styles, teaching and learning strategies, program planning, problem-solving and decision making, team building and high performance teams, burnout and stress management, conflict resolution, human resource development.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1050 or ADVG 2610 or ADVG 2810 or permission of course instructor.

ADVG 2060-3

This course is a comprehensive study of the legal issues that surround liability and risk management in adventure tourism. Course content includes: the Canadian legal system, owner liability, guide liability, risk management and mitigation, insurance, legal releases, and the development of risk management plans.

ADVG 2140-3

This course is intended to provide a background about operating trips and businesses in foreign countries. Course content includes: a philosophy of international operations, product development and marketability, new product locations, managing, logistics, legal issues, environmental scans, assessing political and country risk, and joint venture operations.

ADVG 2150-3

Guiding in the international environment brings complexities not found in a Canadian-only context. This course is intended to provide a background about guiding in foreign countries. Course content includes: guide certification requirements, land access permit requirements, risk management in the international context, cultural issues, group management, dealing with language issues, health and safety, and developing marketable international guiding skills.

ADVG 2160-3

The planning and design of outdoor education experiences is dependent upon a thorough understanding of outdoor education philosophy, appropriate curriculum development, and instructional delivery. This course is intended to provide a background in outdoor education planning and design to outdoor education leaders, teachers, and guides. Course content includes: outdoor and adventure education philosophy, foundations of outdoor education, planning and design of outdoor education experiences, route selection, terrain guidelines, curriculum development, and contemporary philosophical issues.

ADVG 2170-3

The delivery of outdoor education is dependent upon a thorough understanding of the principles and methods of instruction. This course provides a background in outdoor education instructional delivery to outdoor education leaders, teachers, and guides. Course content includes: outdoor education delivery methodology, instructional techniques for outdoor education activities, group management, decision making, risk management, outdoor education versus adventure education, achieving educational objectives through outdoor activities, and evaluation techniques.

ADVG 2180-3

Outdoor education blends the various legal requirements of numerous disciplines such as teaching, guiding, interpretation, and adventure sports. This course provides a background in the legal and risk management elements of these disciplines. Course content includes: impacts of the legal system on outdoor education, contemporary legal issues in outdoor education, public and parental perception and understanding, the law and custodial care groups, standards of care in outdoor education, accident review process, and land access issues.

ADVG 2190-2

This is the professional interpretative guide course offered by the Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association (MPHIA).  It is designed for individuals intending to work as a professional interpreter in the mountain national parks and seeking accreditation by MPHIA.

ADVG 2200-1

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification course. A Climbing Gym Instructor Level 1 can instruct sport climbing based top roping, and basic training and movement skills on climbing structures.  The certification does not cover the skills required to instruct protection placement, anchor threads, rappelling, hazard management or other techniques required to safely climb outdoors.

ADVG 2210-1

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification course. A Climbing Gym Instructor Level II can instruct sport climbing based leading and intermediate movement courses on climbing structures.  The certification does not cover the skills required to instruct protection placement, anchor threads, rappelling, hazard management or other techniques required to safely climb outdoors.

Prerequisite: ADVG 220

ADVG 2220-1

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification course. A Climbing Gym Instructor Level III can instruct sport climbing based leading and advanced movement courses on climbing structures. In addition, the Level III Instructor develops instructional courses and supervises larger climbing programs and instructional staff. The certification does not cover the skills required to instruct protection placement, anchor threads, rappelling, hazard management, or other techniques required to safely climb outdoors.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2210

ADVG 2230-2

This is the first of two training courses that prepare candidates for the Assistant Ski Guide exam.  The course focuses on many of the technical skills required to safely lead ski groups in backcountry mechanized ski operations.  Topics covered may include operational decision making, downhill guiding, record keeping, rope systems (crevasse rescues, cliff rescue), transceiver searches, and snow observation skills.  The course includes skills screening, in particular in the area of ski technique.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2030 and ADVG 1590 

ADVG 2280-2

This course is the Level 3 Ski Instructor Certification of the Canadian Ski Instructors’ Alliance. This course provides professional training in alpine ski instruction and will provide opportunity for professional ski improvement.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2330

ADVG 2290-2

This course is the Level 2 Snow Board Instructor Certification of the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors. This course provides professional training in snowboard instruction and will provide opportunity for professional snowboarding improvement.

Prerequisite: Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI) Level 1

Prerequisite: ADVG 2820 or approval of program coordinator

ADVG 2300-3

This course includes operational procedures for those who intend on working in the mechanized backcountry ski industry. Topics will  include: information management, snow safety plans, snowcat logistics safety and operations, heli-ski logistics, safety and operations, operational emergency response plans, "production" vs. "private" group
management techniques, advanced downhill guiding techniques.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2820

ADVG 2310-2

This is the first of two training courses (the second is ADVG  260) that prepare guide candidates for the Assistant Alpine Guide exam. This course focuses on guiding techniques for waterfall ice. It will include systems and guide applications in ice school scenarios (top rope anchors, instructional techniques, client management in a winter environment), and guide applications for guiding multi-pitch ice (anchor exchanges, ascent and descent systems, client and hazard management). 

Prerequisite: ADVG 2610 and ADVG 1590

ADVG 2330-2

This course is the Level II Instructor Certification of the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance. This course provides professional training in alpine ski instruction and will provide opportunity for professional ski improvement.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2450

ADVG 2340-2

This course provides instructional techniques and progressions to introduce intermediate alpine skiers to backcountry snow conditions. Covers techniques for powder snow skiing as well as difficult and tracked snow skiing. 

Prerequisite: ADVG 2330 or permission of the Program Coordinator

ADVG 2350-1

Waterfall ice guiding work experience under the supervision of an ACMG Alpine Guide or Mountain Guide. Must be a minimum of 21 days of documented waterfall ice guiding work.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2600

ADVG 2360-1

Helicopter or snowcat ski guiding work experience under the supervision of an ACMG Ski Guide or Mountain Guide. Must be a minimum of 21 days of documented mechanized ski guiding work.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2230 and ADVG 2580

ADVG 2370-1

Additional training for candidates who are preparing for exams in the rock guide program. 

Prerequisite: ADVG 2590 or ADVG 2610

ADVG 2380-1

Additional training for candidates who are preparing for exams in the alpine guide program.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2600 or ADVG 2890

ADVG 2390-1

Additional training for candidates who are preparing for exams in the ski guide program. 

Prerequisite: ADVG 2820 or ADVG 2860

ADVG 2410-3

An introduction to the principles of climatology. Topics include global climatic patterns, vertical and horizontal air movements, weather systems, and weather mapping and forecasting.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide Diploma or permission of program coordinator

ADVG 2430-2

This course is intended for guides leading clients on day trips in heli-hiking, established trails in parks, and off-trail in wilderness operations. Content covers navigation, route plans, group management, helicopter use, client and hazard management. This course also introduces interpretive techniques, introduction to professionalism and guiding, and client management.

Prerequisite for CMSG Dip.: ADVG 2030 or permission of the program coordinator

Prerequisite for other programs: ADVG 1020 and ADVG 2030

ADVG 2440-2

This certification course is intended for guides leading clients on multi-day trips in wilderness operations in forested and alpine terrain that does not require technical climbing skills. A principle component is advanced technical skills including: route finding, advanced navigation, hazard management, camp management, trip planning, leadership and responsibility, environmental ethics, and client care in a multi-day scenario.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2430

ADVG 2450-2

The Level I Ski Instructor Certification represents the first step for Canadian alpine ski instructors. This CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance) Level 1 course will provide certification to those candidates who are successful in achieving the required performance standard. This course provides professional training in alpine ski instruction, and will provide an opportunity for personal ski improvement.

ADVG 2460-2

The Swiftwater Rope Rescue course is intended to provide rope system training as applied to the moving water environment. The course is structured parallel to the Provincial Emergency Program Rope Rescue Team Member course but is intended for participants from paddling backgrounds. This course is required prior to entry into the Swiftwater Rescue Instructor course. Content will include: rope handling principles, communication, rescue anchors, belays for multi-person loads, lowering and raising systems, patient and stretcher ties and attachments, recovering vessels, highline systems and telfers and rescue simulations.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1110, ADVG 1570, ADVG 2030, and ADVG 2730

ADVG 2490-2

This is a whitewater skill development course intended to prepare participants for the Assistant River Kayak Instructor course of the Whitewater Kayak Association of B.C.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1530 or instructor's permission

ADVG 2510-2

This course teaches advanced moving water canoeing skills leading to the Paddle Canada (formerly Canadian Recreational Canoe Association-CRCA) Moving Water Instructor Certificate. Course content  includes: river hydraulics, advanced strokes, advanced paddling.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1510

ADVG 2520-2

This course teaches canoe tripping skills leading to the Paddle Canada (formerly Canadian Recreational Canoe Association-CRCA) Trip Leader Certificate. Course content includes: canoe tripping, trip planning, and trip experience.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2510

ADVG 2530-2

This course teaches advanced whitewater kayaking skills and leadership leading to the Assistant River Kayak Instructor Certificate of the Whitewater Kayak Association of B.C.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2490

ADVG 2540-2

This course includes in-depth whitewater kayaking instructional skills leading to the Senior River Kayak Instructor Certificate of the Whitewater Kayak Association of B.C.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1600 and ADVG 2530

ADVG 2550-2

This course teaches nordic skiing leading to the CANSI Telemark Instructor Certificate. Course content includes advanced Nordic downhill techniques and teaching skills.

ADVG 2560-2

This is the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors Level I course and is an introduction to instructing Nordic skiing. Course content includes: classic, skating, and telemark technique using telemark, skating and classic equipment and CANSI teaching progressions.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1550.  Students must be enrolled in an Adventure Studies Department supported program. For example, Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree, Adventure Guide Diploma, Adventure Management Diploma, Adventure Sport Certificate, Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide Program, or with permission of the instructor.

ADVG 2570-2

This course includes advanced backcountry skiing, route finding, evacuations, ski tour guiding, teaching backcountry skiing.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2030, ADVG 1560, and ADVG 1590

ADVG 2580-2

This is the second of two training courses (the first is ADVG 2230) that prepare guide candidates for the Assistant Ski Guide Exam. This course introduces professional standards common to ski tour guiding including: information gathering and hazard management, guiding and professionalism, trip planning and use of options, terrain use, uphill and downhill guiding techniques, client care, overnight travel, glacier travel techniques and small and large group management. Participants are screened in advanced backcountry ski techniques.

Prerequisites:  ADVG 2230

ADVG 2590-2

This is the first course in the Rock Guide program and the recommended entry point if one intends to complete the Mountain Guide Certificate. Course content includes: a variety of technical guide applications which are common to rock, ski or alpine guiding such as professionalism and guiding, equipment common to guides, preparation and planning a trip, climbing systems for guiding, descent systems, and improvised rescue systems.

Prerequisites for CMSG Program: ADVG 2030. Other programs:  ADVG 1570, ADVG 1580 and ADVG 2030

ADVG 2600-2

This is the second of two training courses (the first is ADVG 2310) that prepare guide candidates for the Assistant Alpine Guide exam. This course focuses on client management in alpine climbing terrain and covers snow and ice anchor review, ascending and descending ice faces, short roping on 4^th and 5^th class rock, snow and ridged terrain, and rescue techniques. The course also includes group management, setting up snow and ice schools and private guiding techniques.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2310 and ADVG 2610

ADVG 2610-3

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) certification course.   The course involves coaching and evaluating applied guide techniques while simulating a guide-client relationship in rock terrain and requires a high level of rock climbing proficiency in order to apply guide techniques on long, multi-pitch routes, sport-climbs and top-rope climbs. Students also demonstrate field and classroom teaching techniques. This is the required course to work as an assistant guide in rock terrain.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2590

ADVG 2620-2

This is the B.C. Provincial Emergency Program Team Member course. Course content includes rope rescue systems, belays, lowers, raises, knot passing, rescue environments, and rescue simulations.

Prerequisite for ADVG Dip.: ADVG 2590 or ADVG 2800

Prerequisite for CMSG Dip.: ADVG 259 or approval of program coordinator

ADVG 2630-2

This is the B.C. Provincial Emergency Program Rope Rescue Team Leader course. Course content includes advanced rope rescue techniques and rope rescue team leadership.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2620

ADVG 2640-2

This course addresses understanding sea kayaking techniques and the ocean environment. Course content includes: tides, ocean flora and fauna, sea kayak equipment, ocean safety, weather, rescues, navigation, and guiding techniques.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1020

ADVG 2650-2

This course is the Association of Sea Kayak Guides Assistant Guide Exam. Course content includes: advanced sea kayaking instruction including guiding leadership, leadership criteria, ocean safety, rescues, and trip planning. 

Prerequisites: ADVG 2640

ADVG 2660-2

The objective of this course is to enable participants to safely operate paddle and oar powered river rafts in Class 2 and Class 3 rapids. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills required by commercial guides in B.C. All three types of craft (paddle, oar, and motor) will be utilized in order for the student to gain an overall perspective of the raft guiding industry.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1530 and ADVG 1600

ADVG 2670-2

This course is a practical, in-depth study of the flora, fauna, geographic features, and ecosystems that comprise the natural environment within B.C. The course is intended to give students a functional understanding of the wilderness environment.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2010

ADVG 2680-2

This course is an advanced, detailed study of the natural environment of B.C.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2670

ADVG 2690-2

As approved by the Adventure Programs Department Chairperson, students may receive credit for participation in additional adventure activity courses not taught within the Adventure Guide Diploma or Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide Diploma. Courses must be from recognized training programs to receive consideration.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair

ADVG 2700-2

This course is the entry level NASDS (National Association of Scuba Diving Schools) Open Water Scuba Diving certification program. The certification enables the participant to sport dive anywhere in the world.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1020 or equivalent

ADVG 2710-2

This course includes the NASDS (National Association of Scuba Diving Schools) Advanced Open Water and Master Diver certifications. Course content includes search and recovery, underwater navigation, night diving, deep diving, and five specialty dive modules.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2700

ADVG 2720-2

This course is the first of the NASDS (National Association of Scuba Diving Schools) professional diver programs. Upon completion of this course participants are qualified to organize dive outings for groups and conduct dive tours.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2710

ADVG 2730-2

This is the Swiftwater Rescue Technician 2 course which includes: low and high angle rope applications, night SAR operations in river canyons, use of advanced techniques such as live bait rescues in steep creeks, and use of advanced equipment (including helicopters and self bailing rafts). 

Prerequisite: ADVG 1600

ADVG 2740-2

This is the Swiftwater Rescue Technician Instructor course which includes: advanced rescue technique reviews, simulations, instructional techniques, and instructional safety techniques.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2730

ADVG 2750-2

This course includes river rafting instruction leading up to the River Rafting Guide Examination. Course content includes: rafting equipment, maintenance, paddle rafts, oar rafts, case studies, raft management, and guest management.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2660

ADVG 2760-2

This course includes ice climbing techniques for both waterfall ice and mountaineering including systems for leading, anchors, and steep ice techniques.

Prerequisite: ADVG 1570 or instructor's permission

ADVG 2770-2

This course is intended as a digital photogrpahy course for guides with emphasis upon photo composition and the application of photography to the context of guiding businesses. More and more emphasis is placed upon the use of quality photography within company brochures, magazine articles, trade shows and self-promotion within the adventure tourism industry. It is imperative that guides are able to understand what makes a quality photograph, how to take quality photographs, how to repair personal and guest equipment in the field, and how to use photographs for promotion purposes.

Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in an Adventure Studies Department supported program. For example, Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree, Adventure Guide Diploma, Adventure Management Diploma, Adventure Sport Certificate, Canadian Mountain & Ski Guide Program, or with permission of the instructor.

ADVG 2790-2

This course is an advanced ski tour guiding course on nordic or randonee equipment for those students who do not meet the prerequisite requirements for the Guide Training for Skiers courses. Course content includes: guiding ski tours, terrain assessment, snow stability assessment, route finding, track-setting, decision making, and hazard management.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2570, ADVG 2810 or ADVG 2600

ADVG 2800-2

This course is an introduction to multi-pitch gear climbing. It is designed to introduce competent rock climbers to industry standard multi-pitch climbing and descending systems. It is meant to be a non-threatening learning environment, flexible enough to meet the need of a variety of individuals and structured to provide a progression of rock climbing skills and concepts that build on each other in a logical sequence. Upon completion of the course students may be recommended to enroll in the ACMG's Top Rope Instructor certification course.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1570 and intermediate rock climbing ability

ADVG 2810-2

This course is a skill development course in alpine climbing techniques. Students will travel in simple to moderate alpine terrain conducting peak ascents of semi-technical and technical routes. This will involve multi-pitch climbing on rock, snow, ice, and mixed terrain. Course content includes: advanced mountaineering technique, route finding, hazard evaluation, white-out navigation, glacier travel, improvised rescue, and guiding techniques.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1570 and intermediate rock climbing ability (comfortable in multi-pitch scenarios), and  ADVG 1580 and intermediate mountaineering experience (minimum 5 alpine days after ADVG 158)

ADVG 2820-3

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification course that demands a high level of backcountry skiing proficiency in mountainous and glaciated terrain. This course evaluates candidates in a simulated guide/client scenario managing winter and avalanche hazards, route selection and use of options, information gathering and decision making, and uphill and downhill guiding techniques. This course is the assistant guide standard recognized by the British Columbia Helicopter and Snowcat Skiing Operators Association and the Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia Association.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2230 and ADVG 2580

ADVG 2830-3

An introduction to international expedition planning and leadership in adventure tourism. Topics will include logistical considerations, business planning, leadership, training, cultural considerations, and global citizenship.

Prerequisites ADVG 1050 or equivalent

ADVG 2840-2

This course is an introduction to coastal sail cruising. The course explores how cruising interrelates with other aspects of coastal adventure tourism. The course is taught to the Canadian Yachting Association Basic Cruising Standard and is concerned with developing competent coastal sailing skills.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1020 or equivalent

ADVG 2850-3

The Instructional Skill Workshop (IWS) is a laboratory approach to the improvement of the teaching and learning process. Participants review basic ideas about teaching, check current practices, and within the safe environment of the workshop, try new strategies and techniques.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1050

ADVG 2860-3

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification course that evaluates candidates to a "lead ski guide" standard in a mechanized or ski touring guiding operation where they demonstrate the ability to gather information, choose appropriate terrain, and manage hazards with groups in remote glaciated high mountain terrain. Also involves catering, client management in a camp scenario, and daily communication and information exchanges. This course is the “full guide” standard recognized by the British Columbia Helicopter and Snowcat Skiing Operators Association and the Backcountry Lodges of British Columbia Association.

Prerequisites:  ADVG 2820, ADVG 2910, and ADVG 2960

ADVG 2870-3

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification course that demands a high level of rock climbing proficiency and applied guide techniques on long multi-pitch routes, sport-climbs, and top-rope climbs. Also includes advanced improvised rescue techniques in high angle settings.

Prerequisites:  ADVG 2610

ADVG 2880-3

This is an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides certification course that coaches and evaluates applied guide techniques in a wide variety of mountain terrain and conditions. It includes: client management on rock, snow and ice; advanced navigation, glacier travel, risk management, advanced decision-making and use of options. A high level of fitness is required. This course is the standard for working as an assistant guide in mountaineering and climbing operations.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2310 and ADVG 2600

ADVG 2890-3

A professional alpine guide certification course, which demands a high level of alpine climbing proficiency and client management in a wide variety of alpine terrain and conditions on rock, snow and ice. This certification is the "full” or “lead” guide standard for mountaineering and climbing operations.

Prerequisites: ADVG 2880 and ADVG 2910

ADVG 2900-2

This course is a self-directed 3-4 week expedition which must be a significant achievement and may be international in nature.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Adventure Guide Diploma and at least 50 program credits completed

ADVG 2910-3

The Canadian Avalanche Association Level II course for professional guides, snow safety personnel and avalanche technicians. The course includes: evaluating avalanche terrain, collecting and evaluating weather data, collecting and evaluating snow pack data, forecasting snow stability and making ski industry operational decisions.

Prerequisites: ADVG 1590

ADVG 2920-2

This course concerns itself with rescue applications in the rock and alpine environments. Includes single and two-rope rescue systems in an organized rescue environment. Belays, lowers, raises, knot passes, high lines, guide lines, and multi-pitch rescue simulations. May include the B.C. Provincial Emergency Program/Justice Institute of B.C. Rope Rescue Team Member or Team Leader certifications. 

Prerequisites: ADVG 2610 or ADVG 2820 or permission of program coordinator

ADVG 2960-1

Ski-tour or ski-mountaineering guiding work experience under the supervision of an ACMG Ski Guide or Mountain Guide. Must be a minimum of 21 days of documented ski-tour guiding work.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2230 and ADVG 2580 or permission of program coordinator

ADVG 2970-1

Rock guiding work experience under the supervision of an ACMG Rock, Alpine or Mountain Guide. Must be a minimum of 21 days of rock guiding work.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2590

ADVG 2980-1

Alpine guiding work experience under the supervision of an ACMG Alpine Guide or Mountain Guide. Must be a minimum of 21 days of documented alpine guiding work.

Prerequisite: ADVG 2310 and ADVG 2600 or approval of program coordinator

ADVG 4010-3

This course studies applied business concepts as they pertain to the development, administration, management, marketing, and control of commercial adventure tourism operations. The course will discuss: business opportunity analysis, administrative and management decision-making perspectives, applying a variety of channels of distribution, socio-political aspects of the international marketplace, human resource management, finance techniques, pricing methods, operations management, optic views, and product development.

Prerequisites: Third year standing and ADVG 3130 or equivalent, or instructor's permission

ADVG 4020-3

This course studies applied legal concepts and risk management as they pertain to the administration, management, and control of both public and private adventure tourism operations. The course will discuss: legal liability concepts, owner and director liability, guide and leader liability, risk controls, risk financing, risk mitigation, evaluating country risk for international operations, insurance, planning and response document development, and post-incident strategies. There will be extensive use of case studies.  

Prerequisites: Third year standing and  ADVG 2060  or TMGT 2250 or BBUS 3930, or instructor's permission 

ADVG 4030-3

This course studies contemporary issues as they pertain to the management of adventure tourism within the domestic and international marketplace. Topics will vary from year to year depending upon current local and international trends. Subject matter will include such topics as: implications of technology on wilderness experience, socio-political studies of international markets, cultural impacts of intrusive travel, commercialization effects on the adventure traveller, philosophical implications of search and rescue response types on the wilderness experience, etc.

Prerequisite: ADVG 3130 or equivalent

ADVG 4040-3

An in-depth look into the development, implementation and evaluation of programs designed for a wide variety of adventure tourism consumers.  This course includes: defining and segregating the specific users, development of programs from client, environment, marketing and economic perspectives, evaluating future trends and niche markets, development of perceptions in the areas of adventure, risk, confidence and freedom, development of general, specific and custom programs, and the creation of evaluation and modification loops in order to design and maintain program excellence.

Prerequisite: ADVG 3130 or equivalent, or instructors permission

ADVG 4050-3

This course is intended to provide an overview of international adventure tourism business development and management. Topics will include development theory, globalization, factors that affect international business development, colonialism and foreign aid, international tourism finance, global trade in services, the effect of women's rights on production and development, and numerous case studies.

Prerequisite: ADVG 3130 or equivalent,  or instructor's permission

ADVG 4070-3

This independent study course is designed to allow students the opportunity to investigate a specific field or topic in an adventure-related field. Supervision of an Adventure Studies Department faculty and permission of the Department Chair is required.

Prerequisite: Students must have completed at least fifteen 4000 - level ADVG credits before applying for this course. Adventure Studies Department Chair's and Dean's permission is required.

ADVG 4080-3

This course teaches research methodology by involving the students in a project of their choice. The course will be in seminar format and each student will design and complete a project within the semester. Selected readings will provide the foundation for student contribution to class discussion and to the development of their project.

Prerequisite: Fourth year standing and TMGT 3050, or instructor's permission 

ADVG 4090-3

This course is the study of community-based adventure tourism theory, policy, planning and development. International tourism managers must understand concepts of sustainability, community development, how tourism can be used to promote conservation, and how to involve local populations in the tourism development decision-making process. While community-based tourism concepts are finding their way into North American tourism development processes, this course will concern itself primarily with issues facing developing countries. Topics will include: tourism and community development, the creation of tourism opportunity and development strategies, sustainable tourism development, social impact assessment, community-based tourism, community tourism assessment, pro-poor tourism development, women and development, community empowerment and numerous case studies.

Prerequisite: ADVG 3130 or equivalent, and ADVG 4050. ADVG 4050 may be taken as a corequisite.

ADVG 4100-6

This course is a 6-8 week field trip to study adventure tourism development, policy, planning and operations. The study of a specific culture, language, and involvement in practical community-based tourism development work will require travel to a region in order to embark in practical, non-theoretical discussion and project work.

Prerequisite: Third year standing in the BTM Degree. Co-requisites: ADVG 4050 , ADVG 4090 and three additional upper-level ADVG credits. In the event that this course is over-subscribed, applicants will be selected based on the following criteria: stream of study, GPA, and international travel and work experience. 

ADVG 4200-3

This course studies the theory and practice of managing natural resource based recreation and tourism. This course will consider natural resource based recreation and tourism from a social, economic, business, and management perspective. It will provide an overview of commercial recreation and tourism, how tourism is marketed, business start-up considerations, legal liability, risk management techniques, staffing qualifications, as well as administrative and management considerations of natural resource based businesses. It includes extensive use of case studies in both case law and business issues.

Prerequisite: Third year standing in the BNRS program.

ACCT 1000-3
Financial Accounting (4,0,0)

This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals of financial accounting.  Topics include the accounting cycle, adjusting entries, merchandising accounting, sales taxes, cash, temporary investments, accounts and notes receivable, inventory, capital assets, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, introductory corporate accounting, cash flow statements, and financial statement analysis.  An accounting-related software package may be taught to meet the needs of particular programs.  Prerequisites: Admission to the Business Diploma, CSOM, Tourism Programs, or the Horticulture Business Diploma.  

Prerequisites: None

FREN 1000-3

The focus of this beginner’s course is on the development of communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as on the culture of the French speaking world. This course makes extensive use of multimedia and computer programs to facilitate and enhance learning.

Prerequisites: None

GERM 1110-3

The focus of this beginner’s course is on the development of communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as on the culture of the German speaking world. This course makes extensive use of multimedia and computer programs to facilitate and enhance learning.

Prerequisites: None

JAPA 1110-3

The focus of this beginner’s course is on the development of communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as on the culture of the Japanese speaking world. This course makes extensive use of multimedia and computer programs to facilitate and enhance learning.

Prerequisites: None

SPAN 1110-3

The focus of this beginner’s course is on the development of communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as on the culture of the Spanish speaking world. This course makes extensive use of multimedia and computer programs to facilitate and enhance learning.

Prerequisites: None

TMGT 1150-3