PE 1630

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  • Schedule of Classes - June 11, 2025 2:48PM EDT

PE 1630
Caving

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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 Eastern NY. You can expect to crawl and get dirty in these wild, beautiful caves. One weekend outing includes car camping.


Fees REF-FA25 Course fee, $425. For instruction, travel and food. For the specific information regarding this class, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.

Last 3 terms offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10203 PE 1630   LEC 001

  •  
    • T
    • Sep 9, 2025

    • Holton, M

    • W
    • Sep 10, 2025

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $425. All group camping equipment, caving specific gear, and food is included. The first two class meetings will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Transportation is provided to classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 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.

  • 10305 PE 1630   FLD 801

  •  
    • FSSu TBA
    • Sep 12 - Sep 14, 2025

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    There is one overnight weekend trip to caves in Eastern New York on 09/12/25 until 09/14/25, leaving Bartels Hall at 5:00pm on Friday.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First.  Choose one lecture and one field studies.

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10198 PE 1630   LEC 002

  •  
    • M
    • Sep 15, 2025

    • Holton, M

    • W
    • Sep 17, 2025

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $425. All group camping equipment, caving specific gear, and food is included. The first two class meetings will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Transportation is provided to classes off campus.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025. 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.

  • 10306 PE 1630   FLD 802

  •  
    • FSSu TBA
    • Sep 19 - Sep 21, 2025

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    There is one overnight weekend trip to caves in Eastern New York on 09/19/2025 until 09/21/2025, leaving Bartels Hall at 5:00pm on Friday.