Student Resources

Course Schedule spring 2006 L-Z

 

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

Updated 01/25/07 @ 2:16P

 

Liberal Studies Integrated Sciences - LSIS

Registration for LSIS A102 & A202 is closed at 5:00PM January 12, 2007. MSC Dept. of Education approval is required. All identified pre-requisites for specific courses MUST be met before seeking approval for registration in the above course. Contact M.Voss at mvoss@matsu.alaska.edu. Student ID number and telephone number are necessary. All courses are reading and writing intensive. Offered in blended format. Students are required to take the following skill and academic profile inventories (LASSI, READI, MAPP) prior to start of spring 2007 semester. Contact Student Services for specific dates and times of these assessments.

 

LSIS A102 * Origins: Earth-Solar System-Life 5.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A105 and (LSIS A101 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Science w/ Lab
MSC Special Note: Registration for LSIS A101 is closed January 12, 2007.
Department Approval Required. Contact M. Voss at mvoss@matsu.alaska.edu for registration approval.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $35.00
Origins of earth including its formation, its place in the universe, and the life on this planet. Processes that shape the earth, reasons that earth contains life, and the varieties of past and present forms of life.
37415 PN1 TBA TBA ARR Carpenter 01/16-05/07
         and T 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 108 Carpenter 01/16-05/07
         and T 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 108 Carpenter 01/16-05/07
For section PN1: Offered in “blended” format. Students are required to attend several on-campus sessions and participate via the Web for other class activities. See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills. Instructor contact - kcarpenter@matsu.alaska.edu.


LSIS A202 * Concepts & Processes: Natural Sciences 5.0 CR
Prerequisite: LSIS A201 and (MATH A107 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Science w/ Lab
MSC Special Note: Registration for LSIS A101 is closed January 12, 2007.
Department Approval Required. Contact M. Voss at mvoss@matsu.alaska.edu for registration approval.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry. Emphasizes logical connections between quantum mechanical view of matter and major themes of modern chemistry and biochemistry. A writing and speaking intensive course.
37416 PN1 TBA TBA ARR Carpenter 01/16-05/07
          and F 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 108 Carpenter 01/16-05/07
          and F 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 108 Carpenter 01/16-05/07
For section PN1: Offered in “blended” format. Students are required to attend several on-campus sessions and participate via the Web for other class activities. See inside back cover for computer requirements and readiness skills. Instructor contact - kcarpenter@matsu.alaska.edu.

 

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.

 

Liberal Studies Social Sciences - LSSS

LSSS A111 Cultural Foundations of Human Behavior 3.0 CR
Culture as a concept and phenomenon, including its origins, variety, utility, subtlety, and complexity. Identify cultural aspects of human lives from various social science perspectives such as anthropology, sociology, and psychology. Apply methods to comprehend cultural differences and develop approaches to improving communication and understanding in cross-cultural circumstances. Examples of cultures from around the world, through time.
37578 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 204 Welton, S 01/16-05/07

 

LIBRARY SCIENCE - LS

LS A101 Library Resources and Information Retrieval 1.0 CR
An introduction to academic library research with an emphasis on electronic resources.
37414 P11 Arranged Ballain, C 01/16-05/07
     Instructor contact - cballain@matsu.alaska.edu

 

Logistics Operations - LGOP

Note: These are UAA classes offered at Mat-Su College. Watch this site for course updates.

LGOP A120 Warehouse & Inventory Control Operations 3.0 CR
Introduces fundamentals of warehouse and inventory control operational practices, as well as supply functions.
38005  101  M 06:00P-08:45P SNOD 119 UAA Staff 01/16-05/07

LGOP A120 and BA A231 go together as part of the certificate in Logistics. Student pursuing this certificate are encouraged to register for both classes.

 

MATHEMATICS  -  MATH

Students registering in MATH A054, MATH A055, MATH A105, MATH A107, MATH A108, or MATH A200 must have appropriate score on mathematics placement test (COMPASS, SAT Math or ACT Math, AP Calculus test), or a grade of “C” or better in prerequisite course to remain enrolled in the class.
• See Campus Resources - Assessment Testing in the back of this schedule.
PROOF OF PREREQUISITE WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE FIRST CLASS SESSION.

 

MATH A054 Pre-Algebra 3.0 CR ... room change
Special Note: MATH A050A, A050B, A050C combined are equivalent to MATH A054.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Basic concepts of pre-algebra mathematics. Includes arithmetic operations and applications, whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, percent, geometry and measures, exponents, algebraic expressions, polynomials, solution of simple equations, and introduction to graphing and statistics.
36965 P11 MW 09:00A-10:15A SNOD 118 Hulbert, B 01/16-05/07
36966 P12 TR 04:00P-05:15P SNOD 124 Linden, D 01/16-05/07


MATH A055 Elementary Algebra 3.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: MATH A054 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate SAT score or approved UAA Placement Test required.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Beginning algebra course. Includes operations with signed numbers and polynomials, factoring, exponents, radicals, algebraic fractions, solution of linear equations, systems of equations, linear inequalities, and quadratic equations. Basic graphing.
36967 P11 MW 09:00A-10:15A SNOD 103 Chang, P 01/16-05/07
36968 P12 TR 10:30A-11:45A SNOD 117 Borega, J 01/16-05/07
36969 P13 TR 05:30P-06:45P SNOD 124 Linden, D 01/16-05/07
36970 P14 MW 10:30A-11:45A SNOD 118 Hulbert, B 01/16-05/07


MATH A105 Intermediate Algebra 3.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: MATH A055 with minimum grade of C or MATH A060 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate SAT or ACT scores or approved UAA Placement Test required.
Special Note: Presumes a solid foundation in elementary algebra.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Covers sets, properties of real numbers, exponents and radicals, solution of first and second-degree equations and inequalities. Also covers word problems, fundamental operations with polynomials, factoring, special products, rational expressions, functions, conic sections, Cartesian graphing of first and second-degree equations and inequalities, systems of equations, and introduction to logarithmic and exponential functions.
36971 P11 TR 09:00A-10:15A SNOD 103 Chang, P 01/16-05/07
36972 P12 S 09:00A-11:45A JKB 128 Williams 01/16-05/07
36973 P13 TR 05:30P-06:45P SNOD 117 Borega, J 01/16-05/07
36974 P14 TR 10:30A-11:45A SNOD 124 Vandever 01/16-05/07


MATH A107 * College Algebra 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A105 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate SAT or ACT scores or approved UAA Placement Test required.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Quantitative Skill Requirement
Special Note: A student may apply no more than 7 credits from any combination of MATH A107, A108, and A109 toward the graduation requirements for any baccalaureate degree.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Covers equations and inequalities; function theory and applications; solution of equations greater than second degree; determinants and matrices; systems of equations and inequalities, including applications; logarithmic and exponential functions, including applications; graphs and equations of conic sections, including applications; binomial theorem; sequences and series; mathematical induction and combinatoric notation.
36975 P11 MW 10:30A-12:15P SNOD 124 Vandever 01/16-05/07
36976 P12 TR 04:30P-06:15P SNOD 103 Chang, P 01/16-05/07


MATH A108 * Trigonometry 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A107 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate SAT or ACT scores or approved UAA Placement Test required.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Quantitative Skill Requirement
Special Note: A student may apply no more than 7 credits from any combination of MATH A107, A108 and A109 toward the graduation requirements for any baccalaureate degree.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Covers angular measure and trigonometric functions, fundamental trigonometric identities, composite angle identities, and graphs of trigonometric functions. Also includes complex numbers, DeMoivre's theorem, solution of right and oblique triangles, solution of trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions and vectors. Provides calculation practice helpful for physics, engineering and survey technology courses.
36978 P11 TR 09:00A-10:15A SNOD 124 Vandever 01/16-05/07


MATH A172 * Applied Finite Mathematics 3.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: MATH A105 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate SAT or ACT scores or approved UAA Placement Test required.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Quantitative Skill Requirement
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, algebra of matrices, introductory linear programming, logarithms, and exponential functions. Applications emphasizing the relationships of these mathematical concepts to quantitative decision-making in the managerial and social sciences.
37084 P11 MW 05:30P-06:45P  SNOD 103  Williams 01/16-05/07
Note: This is a GER quantitative skill option of interest to business, accounting, social science, and human services students.


MATH A200 * Calculus I 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: [MATH A107 with minimum grade of C and MATH A108 with minimum grade of C] or [MATH A109 with minimum grade of C].
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate SAT, ACT, or AP scores or approved UAA Placement Test required.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Quantitative Skill Requirement
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Review of functions and analytic geometry, limits, derivatives of trigonometric and rational algebraic functions, curve sketching, basic integration of power functions, the definite integral, and applications of differentiation and integration.
36979 P11 TR 11:00A-12:45P SNOD 103 Chang, P 01/16-05/07


MATH A205 Communicating Mathematical Ideas 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: EDSE A212 with minimum grade of C or PSY A245 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: MSC Education Department approval. Contact M. Voss at mvoss@matsu.alaska.edu for registration approval. All identified pre-requisites for specific courses MUST be met before seeking approval for registration. Student ID number and telephone number are necessary. Minimum grade of C in GER Quantitative Skills course.
Special Note: MATH A205 with a minimum grade of C is required to meet State of Alaska Teacher Certification standards. MATH A205 does not satisfy the General Education Quantitative Skills requirement.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Elementary set theory, numeration systems, basic number theory and divisibility, problem-solving strategies, topics from geometry, including the properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric objects. Field experience in the classroom may be required.

37085 P11 MW 09:00A-10:15A SNOD 124 Vandever 01/16-05/07

 

MEDICAL ASSISTING - MA

MA A101 Medical Terminology I 3.0 CR
Medical terminology, including analysis of its roots and origins. Anatomical, diagnostic, operative, and laboratory terminology of human body systems and selected medical specialties. Emphasis on spelling and pronunciation.
36779 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 207 Fullbright 01/16-05/07


MA A120 Medical Office Procedures 4.0 CR ... instructor added ... room change
Special Note: MA A120A and MA A120B satisfy the requirement for MA A120.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces business aspects of medical offices and administrative duties of medical assistants. Includes telephone and reception procedures, appointment scheduling, medical law and ethics, essentials of medical records, professionalism, and financial record keeping for the medical office.
36780 P11 TR 07:00P-09:15P  JKB 116  Schwartz  01/16-05/07

 

MUSIC  -  MUS

For non-credit offerings see Exploring Arts & Humanities - EAH 

 

MUS A102 Concert Chorus I 2.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Admission by audition only. MSC Special Note: Audition not required.
Stacked with MUS A202.
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit.
Performance-oriented large chorus. Established community organization for singers who read music, demonstrate secure rhythm and pitch, and produce acceptable vocal sound.
36292 PO1 R 07:00P-09:00P WJMS Eaddy, K 01/16-05/07


MUS A103 MSC Community Band 2.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Play a concert band instrument or read music well enough to quickly learn one.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
Special Note: Age group ranges from 10-80. Experience ranges from basic to professional. Structured, established concert band.
36293 PO1 M 07:00P-09:00P WAHS Munger, P 01/16-05/07


MUS A121 * Music Appreciation 3.0 CR ... one section cancelled
Course Attributes: UAA GER Fine Arts Requirement
Special Note: Music majors may not use this course towards their GER-Fine Arts requirement.
Enhancement of listener understanding and enjoyment of various musical styles. Investigation of music through the ages: Medieval through contemporary.
36294 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P FSM 207 Guiley, N 01/16-05/07
cancelled  P12 T 09:00A-11:45P


MUS A163 Private Lessons (Non-Major) 1.0-2.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Several music courses are available to the student through private instruction. The fee for private instruction is determined by each instructor. Those students wishing to receive college credit may do so by paying the MSC Process Fee. Further information may be obtained by calling Student Services @ 745-9746 for a list of approved instructors. Instructor approval required.
MSC Process Fee: $60.00


MUS A202 Concert Chorus II 2.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Admission by audition only. MSC Special Note: Audition not required.
Stacked with MUS A102.
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit.
Performance-oriented large chorus. Established community organization for singers who read music, demonstrate secure rhythm and pitch, and produce acceptable vocal sound.
36303 PO1 R 07:00P-09:00P WJMS Eaddy, K 01/16-05/07

 

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT - NRM

The UAF Palmer Research Center will continue to offer courses as part of its B.S. degree in Natural Resources Management (Plant, Animal & Soil Sciences option). You may register for these classes at Mat-Su College or on-line. For more information call 746-9450.

 

PHILOSOPHY  -  PHIL

PHIL A101 * Introduction to Logic 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Humanities Requirement
Analyzes argumentation and informal fallacies; introduces deductive logic, and examines inductive evidence in scientific and practical reasoning.
37116 P11 TR 05:30P-06:45P FSM 107 Wollert, E 01/16-05/07

 

PHYSICS  -  PHYS

PHYS A124 * Basic Physics II 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: PHYS A123 with minimum grade of C.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement
Non-calculus introduction to electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, light, some modern and nuclear physics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
36980 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 106 Fry, M 01/16-05/07


PHYS A124L * Basic Physics II Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: PHYS A123 with minimum grade of C and PHYS A123L with minimum grade of C and (PHYS A124 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
Physics Mat'l Fee: $45.00
Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves, and optics.
36981 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 106 Fry, M 01/16-05/07

 

 

PREPARATORY ENGLISH  -  PRPE

Students registering in Preparatory English classes must have appropriate reading and writing score on English placement test from COMPASS or a grade of "C" or better in prerequisite course. Check with an advisor (FSM 102) for clarification. Mat-Su College administers and places students with the COMPASS placement test.
• See Assessment Tests on MSC Resources - 1 in the back of this schedule.
• Proof of prerequisite will be required at first class session.

 

PRPE A076 Reading Strategies 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on reading placement score.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Provides basic strategies for reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and textbook skills necessary for success in freshman college classes.
cancelled 37117 P11 TR 03:00P-04:15P SNOD 117 Trina, K 01/16-05/07


PRPE A080 Basic Writing 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Appropriate reading and writing placement score.
Special Note: Concurrent enrollment in PRPE A070 is strongly recommended.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Improves basic writing skills to develop sentences and paragraphs that conform to Standard American English.
37118 P11 MWF 08:00A-08:50A JKB 108 Peck 01/16-05/07
37119 P12 TR 04:00P-05:15P FSM 206 Geary 01/16-05/07


PRPE A086 Writing Strategies 3.0 CR ... section added
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading and writing placement score or PRPE A080 or A084 with minimum grade of C.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Introduces composition of paragraphs and short essays that conform to Standard American English for college writing. Emphasizes basic reading skills to enhance students' writing. Reviews the basics of grammar, effective sentences, and sentence combining.
37120 P11 MW 01:00P-02:15P JKB 108 O'Leary, J 01/16-05/07
37121 P12 TR 09:00A-10:15A JKB 108 O'Leary, J 01/16-05/07
38854 P13 TR 01:00P-02:15P JKB 108 O'Leary, J 01/16-05/07


PRPE A105 Introduction to College Study Skills 3.0 CR ... section changes
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading placement score or PRPE A076 with minimum grade of C.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Introduces study skills necessary for success in college-level courses. Presents strategies for information processing, lecture and textbook note-taking, and test-taking in academic settings.
CANCELLED 37122 P11 TR 01:00P-02:15P JKB 108 O'Leary, J 01/16-05/07

ADDED 38855 P12 05:30P-06:45P FSM 202 Kendrick, C 01/16-05/07


PRPE A107 Introduction to College Reading 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading placement score or PRPE A076 with minimum grade of C.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Improves literal and critical reading skills, academic vocabulary, and textbook comprehension and retention. Explores the connection between reading and writing needed for success in college classes.
37123 P11 MW 03:00P-04:15P SNOD 119 Trina, K 01/16-05/07

 

PSYCHOLOGY -  PSY

PSY A111 * General Psychology 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Introduces psychology through presentation of outstanding research and theories. Includes physiological, developmental, abnormal perception, motivation, learning, and personality.
37350 P11 T 09:00A-11:45A FSM 205 Jacobs, S 01/16-05/07
37351 P12 W 04:00P-06:45P FSM 205 Norton, L 01/16-05/07


PSY A112 Anger Management 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: PSY A112 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits with a change of subtitle.
Identify when anger is adaptive and when it causes harm. Acquire an understanding of anger and its physiology, cognitive, emotional and behavioral aspects. Gain skills in managing and finding more adaptive means of expressing anger.
37352 PM1 F 09:00A-05:00P FSM 204 Welton 01/19 & 02/02


PSY A112 Defeating Depression 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: PSY A112 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits with a change of subtitle.
Examines the types and sources of depression. Psychological theories for the prevention and defeat of depression will be discussed in conjunction with experimental classroom and outside assignments.
37353 PM2 F 09:00A-05:00P FSM 107 Welton 02/16 & 03/02


PSY A112 Assertiveness Training 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: PSY A112 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits with a change of subtitle.
Examines destructive and self-defeating behaviors and attitudes. Explores alternative ways of communicating feelings, beliefs and opinions-honestly, directly, appropriately, and effectively. Assertiveness skills learned through experiences and feedback in class and self-change projects out of class.
37354 PM3 S 09:00A-05:00P FSM 107 Welton 03/10 & 03/31


PSY A150 * Life Span Development 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Reviews physical, cognitive, and socioemotional aspects of human growth, maturation, and development across the life span. Covers prenatal period, infancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence, and early, middle, and late adulthood.
37355 P11 M 01:00P-03:45P FSM 205 Georg, R 01/16-05/07
37356 P12 R 04:00P-06:45P FSM 205 Lindenfelser 01/16-05/07


PSY A245 Child Development 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: One social science course.
Study of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social aspects of a child's development from prenatal period to beginning of adolescence. Includes theoretical view of development and effects of genetics, environment, and socialization.
37359 P11 M 04:00P-06:45P FSM 207 Georg, R 01/16-05/07


PSY A245L Child Development Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (PSY A245 or concurrent enrollment).
MSC Special Note: Students will be responsible for scheduling 10 hours of lab time between 9:00am and 2:00pm for direct observation of children.
Details to be discussed during the first class meeting.
Laboratory experience that extends the understanding of cognitive, affective, social, and physical development of children gained from PSY A245, Child Development. Includes field observations of and interactions with children in settings such as daycare centers, schools, and community-based service organizations.
37360 P11 M 07:00P-08:15P FSM 207 Georg, R 01/16-05/07


PSY A345 Abnormal Psychology 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: PSY A111.
Introduces the psychology of abnormal behavior through research and clinical applications using a biopsychosocial model. Psychological disorders are presented within their multicultural, gender, and developmental contexts. Topics also include history, assessment, suicide, psychopharmacology, mental institutions, psychotherapy, and prevention as well as contemporary legal issues.
37361 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 205 Norton, L 01/16-05/07

 

REFRIGERATION & HEATING  -  RH

RH A122 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: RH A101 and RH A103 and RH A105 and RH A107.
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Introduces and analyzes the chemical composition and properties of various refrigerants. Application of this analysis to "Shop-job" situations, using "Live" equipment and refrigeration training devices by diagnosing and correcting various malfunctions. Instruction in the safe handling and storage of refrigerants.
37279 P11 T 05:00P-09:45P JKB 128 Mielke, D 01/16-05/07


RH A126 Electrical Circuits for 3.0 CR
     Refrigeration and Heating II
Prerequisite: RH A101 and RH A103 and RH A105 and RH A107.
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Explores schematic wiring diagrams and electrical circuits, alternating current, electric meters, single-phase motors, motor protection, and three-phase motors. Familiarization exercises dealing with air conditioning circuits and the ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment will be covered.
37280 P11 M 05:00P-08:45P JKB 128 Mielke, D 01/16-05/07


RH A132 Troubleshooting for HVAC/R Systems 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: RH A101 and RH A105 and RH A109.
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Emphasis on systematically analyzing and troubleshooting HVAC/R systems to include mechanical, electrical, piping, and control systems. Heavy emphasis on lab activities and training devices. Actual equipment with component faults is used to strengthen and test troubleshooting skills.
37281 P11 W 05:00P-08:45P JKB 128 Mielke, D 01/16-05/07


RH A226 Commercial HVAC/R Systems 4.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: RH A105.
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Introduces commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by category and application types. Includes both air-side and water-side systems along with humidification, ventilation, and air filtration requirements.
37282 P11 M 05:00P-09:45P  FSM 201  Cypher, J 01/16-05/07


RH A228 Advanced Hydronic Heat Systems 4.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: RH A225.
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Explores hydronic heating sources and emitters. Covers residential and light commercial boilers and hydronic heating systems. Includes radiant panel heating with a strong emphasis on wiring and troubleshooting of hydronic controls.
37283 P11 T 05:00P-09:45P FSM 201  Cypher, J 01/16-05/07


RH A229 HVAC/R Control Systems 3.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: RH A126.
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Provides a survey of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning control systems and control theory. Topics will include pneumatic, electronic, and direct digital control systems. Lab exercises will be performed on training equipment for each of these system types.
37284 P11 W 05:00P-08:45P FSM 201  Cypher, J 01/16-05/07


RH A232 HVAC/R Sheet Metal 3.0 CR ... room change
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Introduces the fundamentals of layout, cutting, forming, and fabricating of sheet metal and air conditioning. Blends basic principles with contemporary tools and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) Duct Construction Standards.
37285 P11 R 05:00P-08:45P FSM 201  Cypher, J 01/16-05/07


RH A290 Fundamental of Direct Digital Control Systems 3.0 CR ... room change
Special Note: May be repeated up to 6 credits with change of subtitle.
Ref/Htng Lab/Matl Fee: $30.00
Explores the computer based control systems for Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems as well as other automated building systems. Discusses control strategies, hardware, and proprietary software.
37324 P11 F 05:00P-07:45P JKB 128  Hoover, L 01/16-05/07

 

 

RUSSIAN - RUSS

RUSS A102 * Elementary Russian II 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: RUSS A101.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Humanities Requirement
Students learn rudiments of Russian grammar while continuing to build vocabulary and conversational skills. Use of Russian language newspapers, magazines and atlases to enhance reading skills.
37124 P11 TR 05:00P-06:50P FSM 105 Peck, G 01/16-05/07

 

 

SOCIAL WORK - SWK

SWK A106 * Introduction to Social Welfare 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: SOC A101.
Cross-Listed with: HUMS A106
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement
Analyzes social inequality and American social welfare system. Traces historical development of government response to social inequality. Explores historical and persisting dilemmas--ethical, political, social, and economic--explicit and implicit in social welfare provisioning. Assists in understanding of social welfare problems and their solutions.
37363 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P FSM 205 Buzek, E 01/16-05/07

 

 

SOCIOLOGY  -  SOC

SOC A101 * Introduction to Sociology 3.0 CR ... room change
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Introduction to science of humans as social animals, emphasizing social processes which give rise to and shape human's language, experiences, perception, meaning, and behavior. Multiple frameworks used in understanding and predicting human behavior.
37362 P11 T 04:00P-06:45P FSM 205 Cannon, J 01/16-05/07


SOC A242 An Introduction to Marriage, 3.0 CR
     Family and Intimate Relationships
Registration Restrictions: A social science course recommended.
Introduction to sociological study of contemporary patterns relating to marriage, family and other intimate relationships. Also explores impact of gender roles, ethnicity and racial background on beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviors.
37381 P11 W 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 117 Yaros, A 01/16-05/07

 

 

 

Spanish - SPAN

SPAN A101   * Elementary Spanish I   4 CR ... CANCELLED
Course Attributes: UAA GER Humanities Requirement.
Foundations of Spanish: alphabet, proper pronunciation, basic vocabulary and sentence structure. Grammar covers articles, gender of nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and regular/irregular verb patterns through preterite tenses. Emphasizes speaking and understanding Spanish through frequent classroom practice and lab exercises.  cancelled  P11  MW  07:00P-08:50P  JKB 108  Ugarte  01/16-05/07


SPAN A101E  * Elementary Spanish I    3 CR  ... ADDED
Foundations of Spanish: alphabet, proper pronunciation, basic vocabulary and sentence structure. Grammar covers articles, gender of nouns, adjectives, pronouns, and regular/irregular verb patterns through preterite tenses. Emphasizes speaking and understanding Spanish through frequent classroom practice and lab exercises.
38519  P11  MW  07:00P-08:15P  JKB 108  Ugarte  01/16-05/07

 

STATISTICS  -  STAT

Students registering in STAT A252 must have appropriate score on mathematics placement test (COMPASS, SAT Math, ACT Math, or AP score), or a grade of “C” or better in MATH A105 to remain enrolled in the class. See Campus Resources - Assessment Testing in the back of this schedule.

PROOF OF PREREQUISITE WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE FIRST CLASS SESSION.

 

STAT A252 * Elementary Statistics 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A105 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: If prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate SAT, ACT, or AP scores or approved UAA placement test required.
MSC Special Note: Students registering in STAT A252 must have appropriate score on mathematics placement test or a grade of C or better in MATH A105 to remain enrolled in the class.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Quantitative Skill Requirement
Special Note: A student may apply no more than 3 credits from STAT A252 or BA A273 toward the graduation requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to statistical reasoning. Emphasis on concepts rather than in-depth coverage of traditional statistical methods. Topics include sampling and experimentation, descriptive statistics, probability, binomial and normal distributions, estimation, single-sample and two-sample hypothesis tests. Additional topics will be selected from descriptive methods in regression and correlation, or contingency table analysis.
36984 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 104 Hamazaki 01/16-05/07

 

 

THEATRE  -  THR

THR A111 * Introduction to the Theatre 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Fine Arts Requirement
Survey of theatre with focus on artists who contribute to theatrical production viewed within the context of historical styles and development.
36311 P11 W 04:00P-06:45P FSM 207 Olson, A 01/16-05/07


THR A121 Acting I 3.0 CR          –Now offered as an evening course!–
An introduction to basic acting techniques with stress on creativity, concentration, relaxation, physical and vocal awareness, and the Stanislavsky method of acting.
36312 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 206 Olson, A 01/16-05/07

“Women of Lockerbie”


This award winning play will be performed here at MSC
by UAA performers on January 27 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Course Schedule subject to change. Change is a fact of life, especially when it comes to schedules. For updated information check the printout at the front counter in Student Services (FSM 101 & 102). The course schedule is also updated on the MSC website: www.matsu.alaska.edu

 

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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