PALS 1490 - Primitive Survival Skills

1 hour

Students explore primitive survival skills by learning how to use the present day resources of the forest, field and stream to achieve a sustained existence without high-tech accessories. Topics may include the study of plants as foods, medicines and fibers for cordage, tool construction and insect repellency. Shelter building, fire creation, water purification, stalking wild animals, the quest for protein, cooking, throwing stick, traps and snares may also be explored. A field experience is required for this course.