PE 1630

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

PE 1630
Caving

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 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 Course fee, $445. for instruction, travel, and food. For the specific information regarding this class, please visit https://scl.cornell.edu/coe/pe-courses.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1557 PE 1630   LEC 001

  •  
    • T
    • Sep 8, 2026

    • Holton, M

    • W
    • Sep 9, 2026

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $445. All group camping equipment, caving specific gear, and food is included in the course fee. The first two class meetings will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Transportation is provided to classes off campus for the field section.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.

  •  1559 PE 1630   FLD 801

    • FSSu
    • Sep 11 - Sep 13, 2026

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    There is one overnight weekend trip to caves in Eastern New York, leaving Bartels Hall at 5:00pm on Friday. Transportation is provided.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

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

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  1558 PE 1630   LEC 002

  •  
    • M
    • Sep 14, 2026

    • Holton, M

    • W
    • Sep 16, 2026

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Course fee: $445. All group camping equipment, caving specific gear, and food is included in the course fee. The first two class meetings will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Transportation is provided to classes off campus for the field section.
    Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.

  •  1560 PE 1630   FLD 802

    • FSSu
    • Sep 18 - Sep 20, 2026

    • Holton, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    There is one overnight weekend trip to caves in Eastern New York, leaving Bartels Hall at 5:00pm on Friday. Transportation is provided.

    Department Consent Required (Add)