Student Resources

Course Schedule spring 2007 A-C

 

Course Schedule subject to change. Change is a fact of life - especially when it comes to schedules. Changes will be in red.

Updated 04/19/07@ 12:05P

 

 

ACCOUNTING  -  ACCT

ACCT A101 Principles of Financial Accounting I 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 with minimum grade of C or equivalent Math Placement Test.
Special Note: ACCT A101 and ACCT A102 will satisfy requirement for ACCT A201. AAS accounting majors must take ACCT A101 and ACCT A102.
First semester principles of accounting. Introduces concepts and procedures for financial accounting. Emphasis on accounting cycle, recording, summarizing, and interpreting accounting data through presentation of formal financial statements.
36910 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 103 Bradshaw 01/16-05/07


ACCT A102 Principles of Financial Accounting II 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ACCT A101.
Special Note: ACCT A101 and ACCT A102 will satisfy requirement for ACCT A201. AAS accounting majors must take ACCT A101 and ACCT A102.
Second semester principles of accounting. Includes long-term debts and investments, analysis and preparation of cash flow statement.
36911 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 206 Bradshaw 01/16-05/07
36912 P12 W 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 122 Berberich 01/16-05/07


ACCT A225 Accounting for Payroll, 3.0 CR
Receivables and Payables
Prerequisite: [ACCT A101 and ACCT A102] or ACCT A201 and CIS A110.
Considers in detail, special accounting problems associated with processing and reporting on payroll, receivables and payables cycles. Covers manual and computerized applications.
36914 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 103 Carney 01/16-05/07


ACCT A230 Financial Statement 3.0 CR
Preparation and Presentation
Prerequisite: [ACCT A101 and ACCT A102] or ACCT A201.
Emphasizes preparation and analysis of work papers to support year-end corporate financial statements. Includes an in-depth analysis of major balance sheet accounts and a study of financial statement presentation formats and requirements.
36915 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 204 Berberich 01/16-05/07

 

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION - ABE

Classes in the following areas are offered through the Human Resources Company.
ABE, ESL, GED Preparation and Testing, and  Literacy.

 

AGRICULTURE - AGRI

AGRI A138 Organic Gardening 1.0 CR
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
MSC Special Note: Students should be prepared to purchase approximately $15 worth of gardening supplies.
Introduces organic methods and materials for ecological agriculture covering soil management, crop rotations, weed control, pest management, garden planning, planting, harvesting, storage, French intensive methods, and compost.
37298 PM1 F 06:00P-09:00P SNOD 108 VandeVisse 02/02-03/02


AGRI A240 Greenhouse Operation and Management 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Covers principles of management and operation of both home and commercial greenhouses. Includes greenhouse construction, heating, cooling, root media, root media pasteurization, watering, fertilization, carbon dioxide fertilization, light and temperature management, chemical growth regulation, insect and disease control, and the management of several selected crops.
cancelled P11 R 06:00P-08:45P SNOD 124 Terry, G 01/16-05/07


NEW!
AGRI A194G Introduction to Veterinary Technology: Large Animal 3.0 CR

MSC Special Note: College reading level expected for enrollment in AGRI A294G
An introductory course for those considering a career as a Veterinary Technician, focusing on large animals. Introduces large animal patient management, nutrition, anesthesia, pharmacology, surgical and medical nursing, and animal behavior, including working safely with large animals, such as horses and livestock. Course may include field experience.
38586  P11  W  07:00P-09:45P  FSM 204  Farris  01/16-05/07

 

 

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE  -  ASL
 

ASL A102 * Elementary American Sign language II 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ASL A101.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Humanities Requirement
Continuation of ASL A101, designed for students able to comprehend and initiate very basic conversations on everyday topics. Students gain confidence in asking and answering questions, learn to sustain modest conversations, increase their vocabulary and knowledge of grammatical and sentence structures, and deepen their understanding of Deaf community and culture.
37410 P11 M 09:00A-11:45A FSM 205 Pifer, T 01/16-05/07

 

ANTHROPOLOGY  -  ANTH

ANTH A200 * Natives of Alaska 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement Introduction to culture and history of Alaska Natives.
Includes environmental settings, linguistic subdivisions, traditional sociocultural organization and subsistence patterns, contact with non-Native groups, and contemporary issues.
37093 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 119 Holen, D 01/16-05/07


ANTH A250 * The Rise of Civilization 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement
A survey of the emergence of civilization in human cultural development. Covers development of domestication, urbanization, trade, and state formation in a comparative framework. Emphasizes non-Western Civilizations: China, India, Southeast Asia, Mesoamerica, South America and Africa.
37110 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 103 Holen, D 01/16-05/07

 

ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY  -  AET

AET A101 Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction 4.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
Cross-Listed with: CM A101
MSC Special Note: See an Academic Counselor for approval.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces basic CADD (computer aided drafting and design) skills necessary in civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drafting within the construction industry. Defines the working relationship between design and construction professionals and drafters/technicians.
37293 P11 MW 07:30P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 01/16-05/07


AET A102 Methods of Building Construction 3.0 CR ... instructor added
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
Cross-Listed with: CM A102
MSC Special Note: See an Academic Counselor for approval.
Introduces basic knowledge of building materials, technical specifications, techniques, and systems. Outlines structural systems, construction processes, and assemblies. Includes a field project involving student team research of current Alaskan building type.
37294 P11 T 07:30P-10:00P SNOD 124  Haan 01/16-05/07


AET A181 Intermediate CADD for Building Construction 4.0 CR 
Prerequisite: AET A101 and AET A102.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Develops intermediate level CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) skills for architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings used in building construction. Includes 3-D space, surface modeling, and solid modeling.
37296 P11 MW05:00P-07:25PJKB 125 Jardel 01/16-05/07


AET A213 Civil Technology 4.0 CR ... instructor added
Prerequisite: AET A111 and AET A181. AET A101 and AET A102
Cross-Listed with: CM A213
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Outlines elements of civil design, including soils and soil mechanics, foundations, roads, utilities using local, state, and federal regulations. Students will also be introduced to elements of construction surveying.
37306 P11 TR 07:30P-10:00P JKB 125  Lundin  01/16-05/07


AET A231 Structural Technology 4.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: AET A101 and AET A102.
Cross-Listed with: CM A231
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Examines structural theory and the physical principles that underlie structural behavior. Includes the use of materials in a manner to maintain structural stability against the natural forces of gravity, wind, snow, and earthquakes. Covers connection detailing and code requirements for wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.
37308 P11 MW 07:30P-10:00P  JKB 116  Haan, S 01/16-05/07


AET A282 Advanced CADD Techniques 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: AET A181.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Continues skill development in CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) at an advanced level for the production of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings used in construction. Includes 3-D, surface modeling, solid modeling, shading, rendering, and animation techniques.
37297 P11 TR 05:00P-07:25P JKB 125 Jardel, D 01/16-05/07

 

ART

Two great art workshops coming this summer!
Sculpting for Mold and Metalsmith Casting in May 2007.
Check the Art Department website in April for more
information or call 745-9755.

NEW!
ART A100 Pastel Painting 1.0 CR
Special Note: Does not satisfy BA or BFA degree requirements. May be repeated 3 times for credit in different topic areas.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
An introduction to basic painting techniques using pastels. Explore the possibilities in subject matter to create and render using the layering technique. Emphasis will be on enhancing your own unique style.
36344 PM1 S 09:30A-03:00P FSM 212 Iagounina 01/27-02/24


NEW!
ART A100 Figure Study 1.0 CR ... start date change
Special Note: Does not satisfy BA or BFA degree requirements. May be repeated 3 times for credit in different topic areas.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $30.00
Each class will build on the next, by learning how to draw the figure using several approaches, and by developing successful compositions from studio drawings.
36345 PM2 S 09:30A-03:00P FSM 212 Sharpe-Levy 03/31 03/24-04/28 (class will not meet on 4/21 because of Spring Fling)


ART A105 Beginning Drawing 3.0 CR
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $30.00
Introduction to elements of drawing based on development of skill using wet and dry media such as pencil, charcoal, conte, ink, and brush. Class and homework assignments in drawing and composition of objects, still lifes, perspective effects, and the human figure.
36276 P11 TR 01:00P-03:45P FSM 212 Sharpe-Levy 01/16-05/07


ART A111 Two-Dimensional Design 3.0 CR
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
Study of the organization, structure, and composition of form through the use of the basic design elements including color. Emphasis on development of design as related to two-dimensional art.
36346 P11 TR 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Iagounina 01/16-05/07


ART A160 * Art Appreciation 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Fine Arts Requirement
Special Note: Course meets General Education Requirement except for Art majors.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $15.00
Development of an appreciation of all the visual arts. Course emphasis is on the theories, practice, materials, and techniques of the visual arts.
36277 P11 R 01:00P-03:45P FSM 202 Bach, S 01/16-05/07
36347 P12 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 202 Bach, S 01/16-05/07


ART A209 Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry 3.0 CR ... new section added
Prerequisite: ART A105. MSC Special Note: Prerequisites not required.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $30.00
Introduction to the basic techniques, tools, and materials, and application of design principles. Includes historical considerations.
36279 P11 F 09:00A-02:30P FSM 208 Calhoun 01/16-05/07
added 38869 P12 F 03:00P-08:30P FSM 208  Calhoun  01/16-05/07


ART A213 Beginning Painting 3.0 CR
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
Introduction to materials and traditional techniques as applied to painting as a fine art. Focus on visual awareness, technical ability and conceptual input with investigation of intuitive and creative approaches. Subject matter drawn from still life, landscape/nature, interior spaces and the human form.
36348 P11 F 09:30A-03:00P FSM 212 Iagounina 01/16-05/07


ART A224 Beginning Photography 3.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Approximate cost to student $100-150.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
Basic principles including camera functions for artistic expression through the processing and printing of black and white film.
36281 P11 TR 07:00P-09:45P OLB 121 Frei 01/16-05/07
36282 P12 S 09:00A-02:30P OLB 121 Frei 01/16-05/07


ART A262 * History of Western Art II 3.0 CR ... day change ... room change
Prerequisite: ENGL A111.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Fine Arts Requirement, UAA GER Humanities Requirement
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $15.00
Origins and development of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Covers the history of art from the Renaissance through the modern period with an emphasis on the art of the Western World.
36283 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P FSM 204 Seiden, S 01/16-05/07


ART A271 Beginning Surface Design 3.0 CR
May be stacked with: ART A371 and A471
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $30.00
Introduction to resist-dyeing processes using directly applied resists (wax, rice paste) in designing and patterning the art fabric surface.
36284 P11 MW 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Lowell, K 01/16-05/07


ART A273 Beginning Woven Forms 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
May be stacked with: ART A373 and A473
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with substantive change in media or emphasis.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
Introduction to European floor loom. Various on-loom techniques are utilized in the production of the art fabric.
cancelled 36285 P11 WF 07:00P-09:45P JKB 115 Cole, V 01/16-05/07


ART A371 Intermediate Surface Design 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ART A271.
May be stacked with: ART A271 and A471
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with substantive change in media or emphasis.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $45.00
Continued examination of resist dyeing as a culture-rooted art and its place in the contemporary fiber movement. Bound resists (Shibori, fold dyeing, Plangi and Tritik) are utilized as the basis for individual expression and design purposes.
36287 P11 MW 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Lowell, K 01/16-05/07


ART A373 Intermediate Woven Forms 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Prerequisite: ART A273.
May be stacked with: ART A273 and A473
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with substantive change in media or emphasis.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
Continued exploration of floor loom techniques and their use with off-loom processes for the production of contemporary art.
cancelled 36288 P11 WF 07:00P-09:45P JKB 115 Cole, V 01/16-05/07


ART A471 Advanced Surface Design 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ART A371.
May be stacked with: ART A271 and A371
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $45.00
Development and refinement of individual problems in resist-dyeing using fluid, bound and print/transfer techniques.
36290 P11 MW 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Lowell, K 01/16-05/07


ART A473 Advanced Woven Forms 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Prerequisite: ART A373.
May be stacked with: ART A273 and A373
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with substantive change in media or emphasis.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
Further development of advanced loom weaving techniques and refinement of personal imagery and problems related to contemporary approaches to fiber art.
cancelled 36291 P11 WF 07:00P-09:45P JKB 115 Cole, V 01/16-05/07


Interior Design - see ID course offerings


More Art Classes!!  Non-Credit/Self Support.  Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered.

 

CED A049 Knife Making .0 CR ... date change
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered by noon on Friday, January 12, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS. Separate refund policy applies. See Step 5 - Pay Tuition & Fees.
MSC Special Note: Additional costs to students vary with project selection.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $275.00
This is an entry-level course which is intended to introduce the craft of knife making to the novice. Basic shop set-up, safety, design, material selection and skill development will be the primary goals of this class. The student is required to complete an assigned hands-on project.
36319 PE3 F 06:00P-09:00P SNOD 124 Lance, B 01/19-05/04 01/19-04/27


CED A049 Stained Glass Basics .0 CR ... start date changed
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered by noon on Friday, Jan 12, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS. Separate refund policy applies. See Step 5 - Pay Tuition & Fees.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $260.00
Introduces techniques including pattern designing, cutting and lead came. Chemicals are used in process.
36318 PE2 S 09:00A-02:30P FSM 208 Urroz, K 01/27-05/05


CED A049 Stained Glass Beyond Basics .0 CR ... CANCELLED
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered by noon on Friday Jan 16, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS. Separate refund policy applies. See Step 5 - Pay Tuition & Fees.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $260.00
A continuation of Stained Glass Basics emphasizing the use of lead came and copper foil. The emphases will be on advanced techniques of three dimensional design and etching on stained glass. Chemicals are used in the process.
cancelled PE1 TR 07:00P-09:45P FSM 208 Urroz, K 01/23-05/03


Watch the bulletin boards and college website
for information on these Spring 2007 Art Events:

Rough Stuff (student exhibit)
Eggs-ibition (public competition)
Juried Student Show

 

More art classes under Community Education

 

 

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES  -  BIOL

Most biology courses require a lab with the lecture. You MUST enroll in both.

BIOL A102 * Introductory Biology 3.0 CR ... instructor change
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement
Special Note: Primarily for non-science majors. Satisfies UAA general education and CAS Natural Science degree requirements.
One semester freshman level course for students with little or no biology background. Includes basic organization of cells, organs, organisms, populations, evolution and functional relationships relevant to modern living.
36939 P11 T 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 119 Curtis 01/16-05/07
36940 P12 W 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 119 Carpenter 01/16-05/07


BIOL A103 * Introductory Biology Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (BIOL A102 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Lab Only
Special Note: Primarily for non-science majors. Satisfies UAA general education and CAS Natural Science degree requirements.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
Laboratory part of BIOL A102. Exercises are designed to illustrate principles and concepts developed in BIOL A102.
36941 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P JKB 123 Curtis, B 01/16-05/07
36942 P12 M 09:00A-11:45A JKB 123 Carpenter 01/16-05/07


BIOL A112 * Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: BIOL A111.
Corequisite: BIOL A112L.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences with Lab
Special Note: Accepted for biology major credit only by petition. Satisfies UAA general education and CAS natural science degree requirements for specified baccalaureate programs. One 3-hour lab per week.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
A continuation of BIOL A111. The circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and immune systems are considered.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
36943 P11 M 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 117 Milligan 01/16-05/07 (lecture)
36945 P11 W 09:00A-11:45A JKB 123 Hessinger 01/16-05/07 (lab)
--OR--
36944 P12 M 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 117 Milligan 01/16-05/07 (lecture)
36946 P12 W 01:00P-03:45P JKB 123 Hessinger 01/16-05/07 (lab)


BIOL A114 Lectures in Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: BIOL A111 or BIOL A113.
Registration Restrictions: Current Alaska registered nurse license and permission of both the associate dean of nursing and the course instructor.
A continuation of BIOL A113. BIOL A114 is the lecture portion of BIOL A112 without the laboratory.
36947 P11 M 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 117 Milligan 01/16-05/07


BIOL A116 * Fundamentals of Biology II and Lab 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: BIOL A115 and (CHEM A105 or concurrent enrollment) and (CHEM A105L or concurrent enrollment) and (CHEM A106 or concurrent enrollment) and (CHEM A106L or concurrent enrollment).
Registration Restrictions: One year of high school biology, one year of high school chemistry, and working knowledge of the metric system.
Corequisite: BIOL A116L.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Science w/ Lab
Special Note: One 3-hour lab per week. BIOL A115 and A116 are core courses in biology and are prerequisites to further course in biological sciences.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
Continuation of topics addressed in BIOL A115, with emphasis on biodiversity, ecology, origin of life, cells structures and function in the context of evolution.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
36948 P11 W 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Curtis, B 01/16-05/07 (lecture)
36949 P11 M 04:00P-06:45P JKB 123 Curtis, B 01/16-05/07 (lab)


BIOL A200 Introduction to Complexity 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Prerequisite: MATH A107.
An introduction to the science of complexity, currently used to predict system behavior in the physical, life, and social sciences. Emphasis is placed on complex systems in biology.
cancelled  P11 T 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Curtis, B 01/16-05/07
A note from Dr. Curtis: This course recommended for science majors, and non-science majors, particularly students in human services, business, logistics, and computer science where understanding complex interactions in organizational networks is essential.


BIOL A240 Introductory Microbiology for Health Sciences and Lab 4.0 CR  ... room change
Registration Restrictions: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL A112 or 8 hours in biology or chemistry.
Corequisite: BIOL A240L.
Special Note: Recommended for associate and baccalaureate health science programs. Laboratory exercises generally require students to return to the lab to record experimental results after 24 hours, throughout the semester. Accepted for biology major credit only by petition.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $60.00
General introductory microbiology and virology with emphasis on those areas relating to health sciences, including host parasite interactions, host defense mechanisms, and epidemiology.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
36950 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P FSM 202 Anthony, T 01/16-05/07 (lecture)
36951 P11 T 04:00P-06:45P JKB 123 Anthony, T 01/16-05/07 (lab)
--OR--
36950 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P FSM 202 Anthony, T 01/16-05/07 (lecture)
36952 P12 T 12:15P-03:00P JKB 123 Anthony, T 01/16-05/07 (lab)
Instructor Note:
Textbook and study guide required at the first class.

 

 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION  -  BA

BA A151 * Introduction to Business 3.0 CR ... date change for Thursday section
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement
Students understand profit in business, issues of social responsibility, and forms of business ownership. Roles of management in specialized fields of human resources, finance, production and marketing. Students explore opportunities and requirements in several business positions as well as assess personal interests and capabilities.
36916 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Bradshaw 01/16-05/07
36917 P12 PM1 R 01:00P-03:45P FSM 205 Moore
01/16-05/07
01/25-05/03


BA A166 Small Business Management 3.0 CR ... date/instructor change ... room change
Business planning as key to successful small business management. Examines practical aspects of management for starting/operating small businesses. Assists students in understanding personal finance, business regulations, marketing, production, and business finance.
36918
P11 PM1 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 107 105 Pawloski 01/16-05/07  01/24-05/02


BA A231 Fundamentals of Supervision 3.0 CR
For students with or without supervisory experience. Introduction to effective supervisor's role. Emphasizes development of insights and skills necessary to get things done through others by planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling. Practical experience in decision making approach to condemnatory situations facing supervisors.
36919 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 206 Bradshaw 01/16-05/07


BA A242 Business Law II 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: BA A241 or JUST A241.
Cross-Listed with: JUST A242
Emphasizes basic principles, institutions, and administration of law in suretyships, partnerships, corporations, trusts, bankruptcy, negotiable instruments and sale of goods.
36932 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 202 Keeler 01/16-05/07


BA A264 Personal Selling 3.0 CR ... room/instructor/date
Designed for people with or without sales experience. Explores skills all individuals use to sell themselves, products, services, and ideas. Includes selling process, buyer behavior, communication, and selling as part of marketing mix.
36921
P11 PM1 F 05:30P-08:15P JKB 108  Lee  01/16-05/07 01/26-05/04

 

 

 

CHEMISTRY  -  CHEM

All students planning to register for any chemistry course at or above CHEM A105 are required to bring written proof to the first class meeting in the semester of having met the prerequisites for that course as listed in the current MSC Bulletin. This proof may be a transcript, grade slip, or letter from a faculty member, and must be given to the instructor for examination. Due to University and MSC Safety and Hazardous Communications requirements, attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week.

 

CHEM A055 Contemporary Chemistry 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A055.
Introductory course for students with little or no chemistry background. Covers units of measurement, matter, atoms, periodic table, nomenclature, equations, oxidation-reduction, solutions, calculations, and problem solving.
36953 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 119 Cyphert 01/16-05/07


CHEM A055L Contemporary Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CHEM A055 or concurrent enrollment).
Chemistry Lab Fee-MS: $45.00
Laboratory designed to teach the fundamentals of working with laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
36954 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 108 Cyphert 01/16-05/07


CHEM A103 * Survey of Chemistry 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A055 with minimum grade of C or MATH A060 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: CHEM A055 with minimum grade of C or high school chemistry.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement
MSC Special Note: Course is offered as a Distance Education Web based course through Kenai Peninsula College.
Covers units of measurement, periodic table, chemical equations, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, radioactivity, oxidation-reduction reactions, solutions, acids, bases, and buffers. Introduction to organic chemistry including units covering alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, alcohols, phenols, ethers, and halides.
36989 P81 WEB Amundson 01/16-05/07
     Instructor contact: bobamundson@hotmail.com
     Book ordering Information: Contact the KPC Bookstore at 877-262-0330.


CHEM A103L * Survey of Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CHEM A103 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
MSC Special Note: Course is offered as Distance Education Web based course through Kenai Peninsula College.
Liberal Arts Lab Fees: $35.00
Introductory laboratory to teach the basics of laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
36990 P81 WEB Veh, A 01/16-05/07
     Instructor contact: ifafv@uaa.alaska.edu
     Book ordering Information: Contact the KPC Bookstore at 877-262-0330.


CHEM A104 * Introduction to Organic 3.0 CR
     Chemistry and Biochemistry
Prerequisite: CHEM A103.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement
Special Note: CHEM A104 is a lecture class only. The course sequence CHEM A103/A104 satisfies the GER lab science requirement.
Includes a survey of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Covers aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, bioenergetics, catabolic pathways, biosynthetic pathways, nucleic acids, protein synthesis, and selected topics in physiology.
36955 P11 T 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 119 Curtis, B 01/16-05/07


CHEM A104L * Introduction to Organic Chemistry 1.0 CR
     and Biochemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: CHEM A103 and (CHEM A104 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
Chemistry Lab Fee-MS: $45.00
Laboratory sequence based on the concepts presented in CHEM 104.
36956 P11 R 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 108 Curtis, B 01/16-05/07


CHEM A106 * General Chemistry II 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CHEM A105 with minimum grade of C and [MATH A105 with minimum grade of C or MATH A107 with minimum grade of C].
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement
The second semester in the general chemistry sequence for science majors. Discusses solution equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics of equilibrium systems, coordination chemistry, radiation chemistry, organic nomenclature, structures, and simple reactions.
36957 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 119 Saft, R 01/16-05/07


CHEM A106L * General Chemistry II Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CHEM A106 or concurrent enrollment) and CHEM A105L.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
Chemistry Lab Fee-MS: $45.00
Laboratory designed to teach the fundamentals of working with laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
36958 P11 T 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 108 Michaelson 01/16-05/07

 

 

COMMUNICATION  -  COMM

You may take COMM A111, A241, A235, or A237 to fulfill the GER Oral Communication Requirement.

 

COMM A111 * Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Oral Communication Requirement
A survey of communication principles, theories, and skills including interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. Students develop oral communication skills through practice in a variety of individual activities, group activities, and individual and group presentations.
37094 P11 T 05:30P-08:15P FSM 206 Bloomstrom 01/16-05/07


COMM A235 * Small Group Communication 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Oral Communication Requirement
The study of theories and skills related to small group communication. Emphasis is on the communicative skills involved in group relationships and group decision making processes. Students will develop oral communication skills by engaging in practice in a variety of individual exercises and presentations, and group presentations.
37095 P11 R 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 01/16-05/07


COMM A241 * Public Speaking 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Oral Communication Requirement
The study of theories and skills applicable to informative, persuasive, and special occasion platform speaking. Emphasis is on effective selection, organization, and presentation of material to diverse audiences across diverse settings. Students will develop oral communication skills by engaging in a variety of exercises and individual presentation.
37096 P11 W 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 01/16-05/07
37097 P12 R 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 01/16-05/07

 

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION  -  CED

Register Early! CED A049 classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered.

CED A049 Intro to Home Gardening  .0 CR ... date change
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered by noon on Friday, January 12, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS. Separate refund policy applies. See Step 5 - Pay Tuition & Fees.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $275.00
This course is an introduction to gardening procedures. The student will learn principles relating to plants, soil, and climate; and will develop skills for growing of important vegetables, herbs, perennial food plants and flowers.
36343 PE4 S 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 124 Lance, B 01/20-04/28  01/27-05/05


CED A049 Knife Making .0 CR ... date change
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered by noon on Friday, January 12, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS. Separate refund policy applies. See Step 5 - Pay Tuition & Fees.
MSC Special Note: Additional costs to students vary with project selection.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $275.00
This is an entry-level course which is intended to introduce the craft of knife making to the novice. Basic shop set-up, safety, design, material selection and skill development will be the primary goals of this class. The student is required to complete an assigned hands-on project.
36319 PE3 F 06:00P-09:00P SNOD 124 Lance, B 01/19-05/04 01/19-04/27


CED A049 Stained Glass Basics .0 CR
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered by noon on Friday, Jan 12, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS. Separate refund policy applies. See Step 5 - Pay Tuition & Fees.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $260.00
Introduces techniques including pattern designing, cutting and lead came. Chemicals are used in process.
36318 PE2 S 09:00A-02:30P FSM 208 Urroz, K 01/20-05/05


CED A049 Stained Glass Beyond Basics .0 CR ... CANCELLED
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Register Early. These community classes will be cancelled if minimum number of students have not registered by noon on Friday Jan 16, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS. Separate refund policy applies. See Step 5 - Pay Tuition & Fees.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $260.00
A continuation of Stained Glass Basics emphasizing the use of lead came and copper foil. The emphases will be on advanced techniques of three dimensional design and etching on stained glass. Chemicals are used in the process.
cancelled PE1 TR 07:00P-09:45P FSM 208 Urroz, K 01/23-05/03


CED A171 Log Cabin Construction 1.0 CR ... room change
Applies techniques and skills of log cabin construction. Covers planning and organization, estimating cost, and major phases of log building construction including foundation, floor, walls, roof, windows, doors and trim.
36305 PM1 S 10:00A-12:45P JKB 108 Hitchcock 03/31-04/14 and JKB 124 04/21 & 04/28


CED A231 Grant Proposal Writing 1.0 CR
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00

Session One: This class presents an overview of funding sources and references and provides an in-depth description of the components of a grant proposal. This course prepares you to begin to write. Section PM2 will continue the process through the actual writing of a grant.
36306 PM1 FS 09:00A-04:30P FSM 104 Adler, B 02/23-02/24

Session Two: This course assumes you know how to do the research and is designed to guide participants through the process of writing a grant. Experiential methods focusing on writing and critiquing sample grant. By the end of the course, each student will have identified a likely source of funding for a real or theoretical non-profit organization, determined the project to be funded, devised a budget for that project, and written a proposal for submission.
36307 PM2 FS 09:00A-04:30P FSM 104 Adler, B 03/09-03/10

Each session is 1.0 CR – sign up for both to gain a better
understanding of grant proposal writing.


 

CIOS SKILL CENTER

Each semester numerous courses are offered in the Computer Information & Office Systems Skill Center, located in FSM 106. The Skill Center is staffed by two full-time faculty members and lab aides.

All CIOS students must attend the appropriate orientation.
Some students may need to attend both.

Orientation Skill Center:
Tuesday, January 16 - 9:00 am
Wednesday, Jan. 17 - 6:00 pm
Friday, Jan. 19 - 10:00 am

Attend one of these sessions if you are taking PS section classes.

 

Orientation CIOS Distance Ed:
Wednesday, Jan. 17 - 6:45 pm
Friday, Jan. 19 - 11:00 am

Attend one of these sessions if you are taking PX or PY section classes.

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION & OFFICE SYSTEMS  -  CIOS

Additional CIOS Information

Note: Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 will be used for all Windows environment classes.

Each semester students using the MSC computer labs and classrooms are required to pay a $25 computer lab and supply fee. This fee shall be paid during registration and is charged only one each semester to any student registered in a class held in a computer classroom or using the MSC computer labs. Students will be required to display their appropriately marked MSC ID card when using the general access computer lab.

CIOS Section Numbers: Note the Section Number listed for each class. Section Numbers describe the type of class and instructional method.

 

P3_ Regular, instructor-led CIOS class
• Meets at a regularly scheduled time
• Weekly deadlines for assignments and activities
• Follows same registration deadlines as regular full-semester classes
  PS_ CIOS Skills Center class, open-entry, individualized course
• Attend class anytime during Skills Center hours
• Work at own pace
• Requires self-discipline and initiative
• Attend Skills Center Orientation at the beginning of the semester
• May add Skills Center classes through the semester open-entry deadline
     
PX_ Web-based, instructor-led CIOS class
• Participate via the Web
• Weekly deadlines for assignments and activities
• Requires self-discipline and initiative
• Attend Orientation for CIOS Distance Ed or contact instructor via email for orientation
• Follows same registration deadlines as regular full-semester classes
• Requires equipment, software, and computer skills as indicated
• Requires READI testing
  PY_ Web-based, individualized course
• Works similarly to a Skills Center class but participate via the Web
• Work at own pace
• Requires self-discipline and initiative
• Attend Orientation for CIOS Distance Ed or contact instructor via email for orientation
• May add other Web-based, individualized courses through the semester open-entry deadline
• Requires equipment, software, and computer skills as indicated
• Requires READI testing
To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take a test that measures your readiness for online courses. The test is free as a service to distance students. To take this test go to READI or call 745-9718.

 

CIOS A101 Keyboarding 3.0 CR
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both (CIOS A101) and (CIOS A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Offered either as classroom or open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces keyboarding skills and emphasizes correct techniques and development of speed, accuracy, and proofreading. Introduces word processing concepts to produce personal and business letters, tables, and reports.
36786 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07
36787 PS2 TR 12:30P-02:30P FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A101A Keyboarding A 1.0 CR
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both (CIOS A101) and (CIOS A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the keyboard alphabet, number, and symbol keys. Emphasizes techniques and mechanics of keyboarding by touch.
36788 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A101B Keyboarding B 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both (CIOS A101) and (CIOS A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces keyboarding of memos, personal and business letters, and envelopes in a word processing program and continues to develop keyboarding skill and accuracy.
36789 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A101C Keyboarding C 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101B.
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both (CIOS A101) and (CIOS A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces keyboarding of simple reports and tables in a word processing program and continues to develop keyboarding speed and accuracy.
36790 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A102 Keyboarding Skill Building 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
Special Note: May be repeated with only 1 credit in each semester.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Emphasizes development of keyboarding speed and accuracy.
36791 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A113 Operating Systems: MS Windows 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Offered either as classroom or open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the MS Windows operating system. Includes file and disk management, the control panel, desktop, utilities, MS Windows setup, and maintenance.
36792 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07
36852 PS2 TR 10:00A-11:15A FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-02/22


CIOS A115 Business Calculators 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Introduces the touch method of keyboarding on a 10-key electronic business calculator while developing speed and accuracy in solving basic business mathematical problems.
36793 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A117 Logic Concepts for Computer Technology 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Web-based course.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces how computers deal with numbers, calculations, and logic.
36794 P80 WEB Skill Center 01/16-05/07
     For section PY1: Web-based course. See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - CIOS A118 Payroll Procedures 2.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Web-based course.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces payroll procedures including calculating various types of payroll, keeping payroll records, federal laws, and reporting procedures.
36795 PX1 WEB Evans, R 01/16-05/07
     For section PX1: Web-based course. See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact -
rebeccamevans@verizon.net.


CIOS A120A Bookkeeping Software Applications I: 1.0 CR ... date correction
     QuickBooks
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Special Note: Knowledge of bookkeeping principles is recommended.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A221A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Web-based course.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces the QuickBooks accounting program. Covers basic bookkeeping procedures for company setup and maintenance, data input for check register, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking, and sales tax.
36796 PX1  WEB  Evans, R  01/16-02/17
     For section PX1: Web based course. Must have QuickBooks Pro 2003 or 2004 to complete
     the assignments in the course.  See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - rebeccamevans@verizon.net.

 

READI for distance delivery?
To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take an assessment that measures your readiness for on-line courses. This assessment free as a service to our distance students. Go to www.matsu.alaska.edu or call 746-9718.

 

CIOS A125A Electronic Communications I: 1.0 CR
     MS Outlook
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces features of the Microsoft Outlook communication software. MS Outlook is a full-featured program that offers e-mail, contact, time, and task management features.
36797 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A130A Word Processing I: MS Word 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CIOS A101A or concurrent enrollment).
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS
A230A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces fundamentals, concepts, and applications of word processing. Students learn basic commands needed to create, format, edit, and print documents.
36798 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A235A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course or web-based open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00 - SEC PS1
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00 - SEC PY1
Introduces fundamental concepts in the design and use of spreadsheets. Includes basic commands, formulas and functions, and inserting of charts, objects, and hyperlinks.
36799 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07
36854 PY1 WEB Skill Center 01/16-05/07
     For section PY1: Web-based course. Must have MS Excel 2003 to complete the assignments in the course.
     See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - cios@matsu.alaska.edu.


CIOS A140A Databases I: MS Access 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A240A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the fundamentals and concepts of a database, including tables, fields, sorting, keys, and relational database concepts.
36800 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A146 Internet Concepts and Applications I 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Special Note: Students are encouraged to complete CIOS A246 to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces basic concepts, tools, and uses of the Internet. Explores using electronic mail and browsing for research, academic, and personal use.
36801 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A150A Presentations I: MS PowerPoint 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Special Note: Students are encouraged to complete CIOS A151A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course or Web-based open-entry, indiviualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00 - SEC PS1
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00 - SEC PY1
Introduces fundamentals and concepts of presentation software and design techniques for development of graphic slides, including embedded graphs, tables, and visuals.
36802 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07
36855 PY1 WEB Skill Center 01/16-05/07
     For section PY1: Web-based course. Must have MS PowerPoint 2003
     to complete the assignments in the course.
     See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - cios@matsu.alaska.edu.


CIOS A151A Presentations II: MS PowerPoint 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A150A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies advanced skills in designing and presenting computer presentations.
36803 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A153A Web Site Design: HTML 1.0 CR ... date change
Prerequisite: CIOS A146.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces designing Web pages and documents using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), the source language for every page/document formatted for the World Wide Web (WWW). Sound design principles will be emphasized. No programming experience required.
36804 PM1 M 12:00P-02:45P FSM 104 Forsythe 01/22-02/26  04/09-05/07


CIOS A153B Web Site Design: Dreamweaver 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: [CIOS A130A or CIOS A130B] and CIOS A146 and (CIOS A152A or concurrent enrollment) and (CIOS A156 or concurrent enrollment).
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the concepts and skills used to create web pages and web sites using HTML and web editors. Emphasis is given on good page layout from the perspective of commercial web site design. Dreamweaver software is introduced for students to utilize HTML code and web page design.
36805 P11 W 12:00P-02:45P FSM 104 Forsythe 01/16-05/07


CIOS A154B Desktop Publishing I: MS Publisher 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A254B to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces fundamentals and concepts of desktop publishing and design elements used to create a variety of documents for publication, including flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
36806 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A156 Web Graphics: Fireworks 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CIOS A130A or concurrent enrollment) and (CIOS A146 or concurrent enrollment) and [(CIOS A153A or concurrent enrollment) or (CIOS A153B or concurrent enrollment)].
MSC Special Note: Web-based course.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces the concepts and skills used to create web graphics such as animated GIFs, slices, and image maps. Teaches proper optimization of graphics and gives general guidance on proper use of graphics in a web site.
36807 P80 WEB Skill Center 01/16-05/07
     For section P80: Web-based course. Must have Macromedia Fireworks 8
     to complete the assignments in the course.
     See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - cios@matsu.alaska.edu.


CIOS A161A Proofreading 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101 and CIOS A160.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces basic proofreading techniques. Includes instruction and practice in proofreading for content, usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
36808 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A162A Shorthand 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces an alphabetic shorthand system designed for fast note taking or dictation.
36809 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A164 Filing 1.0 CR
Special Note: Students are encouraged to complete CIOS A264A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Introduces terminology, filing techniques, and ARMA (American Records Management Association) filing rules as they apply to alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing systems.
36810 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A165 Office Procedures 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101 and [CIOS A130A or CIOS A130B].
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces students to the duties and responsibilities of office employees in the following areas: mail, records management, office communications, reprographics, public relations, travel, meetings, conferences, and employment procedures.
36811 P11 W 09:00A-11:45A FSM 104 Hensel 01/16-05/07


CIOS A194X Digital Imaging Concepts and Applications: Illustrator 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CIOS A108 or concurrent enrollment) and CIOS A130 and CIOS A146.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the fundamentals, concepts, and applications of digital imaging techniques including basic color theory, manipulating images, adding images to documents, using digital images in animation and web documents.
36884 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P FSM 104 Howes 01/16-05/07


CIOS A201A Document Processing 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
MSC Special Note: Offered as either classroom or open-entry, individualized course.
May be stacked with: CIOS A101
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies keyboarding and word processing skills to letters, mail merges, tabulations, reports, business forms, and other office documents while building speed and accuracy.
36812 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07
36813 PS2 TR 12:30P-02:30P FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A207 Machine Transcription 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: [CIOS A101B or CIOS A101C] and CIOS A161A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies word processing and proofreading skills to create quality documents using transcription equipment. Designed for students with no previous transcription experience.
36814 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A208 Medical Transcription 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A160 and CIOS A201A.
Registration Restrictions: Prerequisite or demonstrated equivalent skill and speed of 45 wpm.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies word processing and business English skills to machine transcription of medical dictation to produce accurate, quality documents. Designed for students with no previous transcription experience. Students will learn needed medical terminology.
37950 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A209A Legal Transcription 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A160 and CIOS A201A.
Registration Restrictions: Prerequisite or demonstrated equivalent skill and speed of 45 wpm.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies word processing and business English skills to machine transcription of legal dictation to produce accurate legal documents. Designed for students with no previous transcription experience.
36815 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A220A Bookkeeping Software Applications II:  QuickBooks  2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A120A.
MSC Special Note: Web-based course.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Applies skills learned in CIOS A120A to more advanced applications of creating financial reports, period-end procedures, payroll, inventory, jobs and time tracking, accounting issues, and integration with other software.
36816 PX1 WEB Evans, R 02/12-05/05
     For section PX1: Web-based course. Must have Quickbooks Pro or at
     least the basic version of Quickbooks to complete the assignments in
     the course. Instructor contact - rebeccamevans@verizon.net.


CIOS A230A Word Processing II: MS Word 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A130A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies skills acquired in CIOS A130A to learn intermediate and advanced word processing and desktop publishing features. Includes styles, graphics, merging documents, object linking and embedding, publishing as a web page, working with master documents, indexes, tables of contents, on-screen business forms, and macros.
36817 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A235A Spreadsheets II: Excel 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A135A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course or web-based course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00 - SEC PS1
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00 - SEC P80
Applies skills learned in CIOS A135A to designing more complex spreadsheets. Includes concepts and techniques for problem-solving and the decision-making process. Topics include design and construction of spreadsheets and templates, macros, data exchange, database features, enhancing charts, and other advanced  functions.
36818 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07
36885 P80 WEB Skill Center 01/16-05/07
     For section P80: Web-based course. Must have MS Excel 2003 to
     complete the assignments in the course. See inside back cover for
     computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - cios@matsu.alaska.edu.


CIOS A240A Databases II: MS Access 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A140A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies skills learned in CIOS A140A to more complex databases. Includes database concepts and techniques, queries, forms, filters, relationships, and integration with other applications.
36819 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A241 Integrated Applications 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A151A and [CIOS A230A or CIOS A230B] and CIOS A235A and CIOS A240A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course. Word processing software is selected by the department.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies the powerful integration capabilities of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other applications, including the World Wide Web. Builds skill in application integration through a variety of projects that include using critical thinking, work organization, time management, and teamwork skills.
36820 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A246 Internet Concepts and Applications II 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A146.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies Internet concepts, utilities, and tools. Includes study of security and ethics issues, search strategies, communication tools, basic HTML, and new Internet technologies.
36821 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A251A Desktop Publishing Concepts and Applications: InDesign  3.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CIOS A108 or concurrent enrollment) and [CIOS A130A or CIOS A130B].
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Presents design techniques and the utilization of desktop publishing software to generate sophisticated publications. Topics include the mechanics of desktop publishing, graphic design and printing, and planning and implementation of publishing projects.
36822 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 104 Howes 01/16-05/07


CIOS A254B Desktop Publishing II: MS Publisher 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A154B.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies skills learned in CIOS A154B to more advanced desktop publishing concepts and techniques. Presents design techniques and the use of desktop publishing software to generate sophisticated publications. Topics include scanning, graphic formats, typography, and integration with other applications.
36823 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A259 Preparing Electronic Documents: Adobe Acrobat  1.0 CR
Prerequisite: [CIOS A130A or CIOS A130B] and CIOS A146.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Covers publishing documents in portable document format, designing and creating forms and documents that can be emailed, uploaded, and accessed on the World Wide Web, placed on intranet file systems, or permanently stored on any media storage device.
36824 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A260A Business Communications 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ENGL A111.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies techniques of communications to business situations requiring problem solving and an understanding of human relations. Topics include communication principles, written communications (letters, memorandums, and reports), oral presentations, and technology used to enhance written and oral communications.
36825 P11 TR 10:30A-11:45A FSM 104 Hensel 01/16-05/07


CIOS A261A Interpersonal Skills in Organizations 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Prerequisite: CIOS A165.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Examines theories and practices of human behavior that deal with the work place. Emphasizes leadership theory; problems in communication and motivation; and interpersonal skills that enhance the ability to function successfully with others in an organization.
cancelled P11 M 09:00A-11:45A FSM 104 Forsythe 01/16-05/07


CIOS A262A Professional Development 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Special Note: Must be taken in final semester of program.
MSC Special Note: Web-based course.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Focuses on the knowledge and attitudes necessary to develop critical job survival skills, increase productivity, and improve job satisfaction and success. Each student will assess individual talents and goals, and create a career portfolio.
36889 PY1 WEB Skill Center 01/16-05/07
     For section PY1: Web-based course. See inside back cover for
     computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - cios@matsu.alaska.edu.


CIOS A267 Law Office Procedures: Client Documents 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A201A and [CIOS A230A or CIOS A230B].
Special Note: Students are encouraged to complete the complementary course, CIOS A266.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies word processing and computer skills to preparation of legal documents in the areas of corporate, family, probate, real estate, and bankruptcy law with emphasis on accuracy, style, and understanding the purpose of the documents. Studies legal procedures and legal vocabulary in these areas and examines law office organization and legal ethics.
36891 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 104 Skill Center 01/16-05/07


CIOS A269 Alaska Rules of Civil Procedures 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A266.
MSC Special Note: Web-based course.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Studies Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure and Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure in depth as they apply particularly to lawyers' assistants working with litigation documents.
36826 P80 WEB Skill Center 01/16-05/07
     For section P80: Web-based course. See inside back cover for
     computer requirements and readiness skills.
     Instructor contact - cios@matsu.alaska.edu.


CIOS A282 Office Internship 1.0-3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A165.
Registration Restrictions: Minimum of 12 CIOS credits and instructor permission.
Department Approval Required.
Special Note: Requires 45 hours of work experience for each credit.
Places students in business offices related to their educational programs and occupational objectives. Includes conference with faculty coordinator.
36827 PS1 M-F See Posted Hours FSM 106 Skill Center 01/16-05/07

 

READI for distance delivery?
To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take an assessment that measures your readiness for on-line courses. This assessment free as a service to our distance students. Go to www.matsu.alaska.edu or call 746-9718.

 

 

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS - CIS

CIS A105 Introduction to Personal Computers and Application Software 3.0 CR 
Registration Restrictions: Keyboarding skill of 30 wpm or better is recommended.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to computer literacy emphasizing basic hands-on use of personal computers, operating system, and application software to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and Internet.
36923 P11 F 06:00P-08:45P FSM 104 Bennett 01/16-05/07


CIS A110 Computer Concepts in Business 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: The following are recommended: MATH A105, CIS A105, familiarity with personal computers and basic software applications, and keyboarding of at least 30 wpm. It is assumed that students have completed a college preparation curriculum in high school including a minimum of three years of mathematics.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to computer concepts from a user's perspective. Covers hardware, software, the information processing cycle, programming, and microcomputer software packages. Emphasis on solving business problems using spreadsheet and database applications.
36924 P11 M 06:00P-08:45P FSM 104 Moore 01/16-05/07

 

 

COMPUTER & NETWORK TECHNOLOGY  -  CNT

CNT A160 PC Operating Systems 3.0 CR
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Develops basic understanding of command line, desktop, and server operating systems. Includes computer programming, architecture, and hardware necessary to understand the operating system interactions.
37384 P11 W 06:00P-09:00P JKB 107 Brown, B 01/16-05/07


CNT A165 Customer Service Fundamentals 1.0 CR ... changed to web delivered/instructor added

MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces basic customer service principles, including relationships, perceptions, telephone techniques, quality, ethics, record keeping, interpersonal relationships, and teamwork.
37385 PX1     WEB    Dodds, C   01/16-02/15


CNT A210 PC Technician Fundamentals 3.0 CR ... instructor change/room change
Prerequisite: CIS A105.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to the principles of personal computer hardware/software maintenance and troubleshooting. The course is designed to give the student equivalent experience of a PC technician that has been working for six months.
37390 P11 F 06:00P-09:00P  JKB 116  Brown, B 01/16-05/07


CNT A212 Network Technician Fundamentals 3.0 CR ... instructor change
Prerequisite: CNT A210.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the principles of developing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Peer-to-Peer, Local Area, and Wide Area Networks. Designed to serve the needs of advanced computer end-users interested in mastering broad, vendor-independent networking concepts. Provides students with the knowledge and experience required to pass the CompTIA Network + exam.
37392 P11 M 06:00P-09:00P JKB 107 Rye, F  01/16-05/07


CNT A242 Windows Network  Infrastructure Administration  3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CNT A241.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage the network infrastructure associated with a Windows domain.
37402 PM1 TR 06:00P-08:30P JKB 107 Lewellyn 01/16-03/08


CNT A243 Windows Directory Services Administration 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CNT A242.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Provides students with the skills and knowledge to install, configure, and administer the Windows Active Directory Service for a Windows domain.
37403 PM1 TR 06:00P-08:30P JKB 107 Lewellyn 03/20-05/03


CNT A261 CISCO Academy Router Fundamentals 4.0 CR ... CANCELLED

Students are encouraged to register for this course (through Jan. 16) at the Sitka campus. Call 1-888-550-6177, ask for registration and tell them you are a Mat-Su student.  CIOS S244 KD1 (crn: 36046) 4 cr  Network Router Config & Design
... changed to blended delivery/instructor added
Prerequisite: CNT A170.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Provides details of CISCO routers and router interfaces, including router configuration, software controls, user modes, IP addressing, and routing protocols.
cancelled PN1 TR 01:00P-03:00P JKB 122 Foster, G  01/16-05/07
Class meets Tuesday 1:00-3:00 p.m. on 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/06, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/06, 3/20, 3/27, 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 & 5/01
Note: Offered in "blended" format. Students are required to attend on-campus sessions and participate via the Web. Instructor contact: gary@matsu.alaska.edu


CNT A262 Computer Technical Support 2.0 CR ... changed to web delivery/instructor added
Prerequisite: CNT A165 and CNT A184.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Develops skills necessary for evaluating and implementing various technical support functions, including hardware and software needs assessments, training development, preventive maintenance, and effective communication and documentation.
37395 PX1   WEB  Foster, G   02/20-05/03


CNT A271 CISCO Academy WAN Management 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED

Students are encouraged to register for this course (through Jan. 16) at the Sitka campus. Call 1-888-550-6177, ask for registration and tell them you are a Mat-Su student.  CIOS S248  KD1 (crn: 36047) WAN Config & Design 
... changed to blended delivery/instructor change
Prerequisite: CNT A270.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Covers wide area networking services, design, and management. Topics include area network technology, devices, link options, frame encapsulation formats, designs, protocols and configurations.
cancelled PN1  MW 04:15P-06:15P JKB 122 Dodds, C 01/16-05/07

Note: Information coming regarding face to face class dates/times


CNT A276 Independent Project 3.0 CR ... departmental permission required ... instructor change
Registration Restrictions: Working knowledge of CNT topics. Departmental permission required - contact mvoss@matsu.alaska.edu
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Develops, implements, and completes a project based on a relevant technological issue. Student works closely with faculty to produce an end product and report.
37398 P11 W 01:00P-04:00P JKB 107 Voss   01/16-05/07


 

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - CM

Crosslisted with AET courses.

CM A101 Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction  4.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
Cross-Listed with: AET A101
MSC Special Note: See an Academic Conselor for approval.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces basic CADD (computer-aided drafting and design) skills necessary in civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical drafting within the construction industry. Defines the working relationship between design and construction professionals and drafters/technicians.
37304 P11 MW 07:30P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel, D 01/16-05/07


CM A102 Methods of Building Construction 3.0 CR ... instructor added
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
Cross-Listed with: AET A102
MSC Special Note: See an Academic Counselor for approval.
Introduces basic knowledge of building materials, technical specifications, techniques, and systems. Outlines structural systems, construction processes, and assemblies. Includes a field project involving student team research of current Alaskan building type.
37305 P11 T 07:30P-10:00P SNOD 124 Haan 01/16-05/07


CM A213 Civil Technology 4.0 CR ... instructor added
Prerequisite: CM A101 and CM A102.
Cross-Listed with: AET A213
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Outlines elements of civil design, including soils and soil mechanics, foundations, roads, utilities using local, state, and federal regulations. Students will also be introduced to elements of construction surveying.
37307 P11 TR 07:30P-10:00P JKB 125  Lundin  01/16-05/07


CM A231 Structural Technology 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: CM A101 and CM A102.
Cross-Listed with: AET A231
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Examines structural theory and the physical principles that underlie structural behavior. Includes the use of materials in a manner to maintain structural stability against the natural forces of gravity, wind, snow, and earthquakes. Covers connection detailing and code requirements for wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.
37309 P11 MW 07:30P-10:00P JKB 122 Haan, S 01/16-05/07

 


COUNSELING  -  COUN

COUN A101 Introduction to Career Exploration 1.0 CR
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
An introduction to career exploration. Includes exploring self-concept, values, interests, skills, aptitudes, work orientation, occupational information and decision making.
37341 PM1 S 09:00A-05:00P FSM 105 Shogren 02/03 & 03/03


COUN A107 Managing Stress 1.0 CR
Examines general causes of stress and effective methods to eliminate or manage stress in your own life.
37342 PM1 S 09:00A-05:00P FSM 206 Welton, S 01/27 & 02/10

 

 

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Failure to read the Course Schedule, the UAA Catalog or, the MSC Bulletin does not excuse the student from the rules and procedures described in those documents. The University reserves the right to change or withdraw courses; to change the fees, rules, and calendar for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and to change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

 

The University of Alaska Anchorage and Mat-Su College have a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity and take affirmative action to achieve that end. The University does not discriminate in its educational and employment programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, or veteran status.

 

Oops! We may cancel it because we didn’t know you wanted it. Sometimes excellent courses with superior instructors are cancelled because people waited too long to register. To avoid any inconvenience to students and instructors, we may cancel under-enrolled courses before the semester begins. Don’t wait. Register early and include your payment.

 

Financial Obligations: Students are held financially responsible for all courses for which they register. Failure to pay will result in interest, late fees, or collection costs being added to a student’s account.

 

Payment Deadline: Payment is due by January 29, 2007 @ 4:00 p.m.

 

Refunds & Withdrawals: To be eligible for a refund, you must submit a completed Add/Drop form to Student Services. Lack of attendance does not constitute dropping a class. It is your responsibility to insure that the request is received by the registration office. If you are taking a class for a grade and withdraw after refund date, you will receive a “W” on your transcript and will not receive a refund. You may not withdraw from a class after the withdrawal date published in this schedule.

 

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