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Physical Education

Caving (COE) - Fall 2025

PE 1630 - Caving

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 include car camping.

Choose one lecture and one field studies.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
10203 LEC 001
T
06:00PM - 09:00PM
 
09/09/2025 - 09/09/2025
Holton, M. (mh45)
W
03:00PM - 05:00PM
 
09/10/2025 - 09/10/2025
Holton, M. (mh45)
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 FLD 801
FSSu
-
 
09/12/2025 - 09/14/2025
Holton, M. (mh45)
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.
Choose one lecture and one field studies.
1 CR S/U NoAud See sections for start dates.
10198 LEC 002
M
06:00PM - 09:00PM
 
09/15/2025 - 09/15/2025
Holton, M. (mh45)
W
03:00PM - 05:00PM
 
09/17/2025 - 09/17/2025
Holton, M. (mh45)
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 FLD 802
FSSu
-
 
09/19/2025 - 09/21/2025
Holton, M. (mh45)
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.