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Course Schedule
Spring 2008

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Course Schedule subject to change.

Updated 3/20/08 @ 10:44A

 

ACCOUNTING  -  ACCT

 

ACCT A101  Principles of Financial Accounting I   3.0 CR ... room change
Registration Restrictions: MATH A055 with minimum grade of C or approved UAA mathematics placement test score.
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 introductory financial accounting. Emphasizes procedures for recording, analyzing, and summarizing accounting transactions. Includes discussion of the following asset categories: cash, accounts receivable, and inventory. Taught from the perspective of the accountant or bookkeeper who is responsible for recording accounting transactions.
37437 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P JKB 108 FSM 204 Bradshaw 01/14-05/05

 

ACCT A102  Principles of Financial Accounting II   3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ACCT A101 with minimum grade of C.
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 introductory financial accounting.
   Emphasizes procedures for recording, analyzing, and summarizing accounting transactions dealing with long-term assets, current and long-term liabilities, as well as stockholder and partnership equity transactions, and the statement of cash flows. Taught from the perspective of the accountant/bookkeeper who is responsible for recording accounting transactions.
37440 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P JKB 108 Bradshaw 01/14-05/05
37441 P12 W 01:00P-03:45P JKB 122 Berberich 01/14-05/05

 

ACCT A225  Payroll Accounting   3.0 CR
Prerequisite: [ACCT A101 and ACCT A102] or ACCT A201 and CIS A110.
   Introduces students to the federal and state laws and regulations that affect payroll and employment practices. Topics covered include calculation of wages, withholding taxes, health, retirement, and other voluntary deductions and preparation of payroll tax reports. Also includes recording and posting payroll information to accounting records.
37443 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P FSM 202 Berberich 01/14-05/05

 

ACCT A230  Workpaper Preparation and Presentation   3.0 CR ... room change
Prerequisite: [ACCT A101 with minimum grade of C and ACCT A102 with minimum grade of C] and ACCT A222 with minimum grade of C and CIS A110 with minimum grade of C.
   Emphasizes preparation and analysis of workpapers 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.
37444 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 204 JKB 108 Berberich 01/14-05/05

 


ADULT BASIC EDUCATION - ABE


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AGRICULTURE - AGRI

 

AGRI A138  Organic Gardening  1.0 CR  ... new section added
... date & instructor change

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.
37703 PM1 F 06:00P-08:30P SNOD 108 VandeVisse Anderson  01/25-02/29 03/21-04/25
40891 PM1 R 06:00P-08:30P SNOD 119 Anderson 03/20-04/24

 

AGRI A194G  Introduction to Veterinary Technology: Large Animal  3.0 CR 
Special Note: Course may include field experience.
   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.
37704 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 204 Farris 01/14-05/05

 


AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE  -  ASL

 

ASL A102  *Elementary American Sign language II   3.0 CR ... instructor change
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.
36735 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P FSM 107 Pifer McKechnie 01/14-05/05

 


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.
36891 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 103 Holen 01/14-05/05

 


ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY  -  AET

 

AET A101  Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction   4.0 CR ...CANCEL SEC P12 only

Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
Cross-Listed with: CM A101
MSC Special Note: Advisor Approval Required. 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.
37693 P11 R 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 01/14-05/05
37694 P12 F 12:00P-05:00P JKB 125 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

AET A102  Methods of Building Construction   3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
Cross-Listed with: CM A102
MSC Special Note: Advisor Approval Required. 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.
37696 P11 W 07:30P-10:00P SNOD 124 Haan 01/14-05/05

 

AET A121  Architectural Drafting   3.0 CR
Prerequisite: AET A102 and AET A181.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Introduces technical skills needed by architectural drafters and technicians to work with architects. Includes office practices, staff relationships, and architectural drawing production. Develops computer-aided drafting skills in architectural drawing symbols, conventions, dimensioning systems, reference systems, sheet organization, code requirements, and research methods for detailing light commercial buildings.
37730 P11 W 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 01/14-05/05

 

AET A142  Mechanical and Electrical Technology   4.0 CR
Prerequisite: AET A101 and AET A102.
Cross-Listed with: CM A142
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Introduces the basic mechanical and electrical systems required in all buildings for the safety, health, comfort, and convenience of occupants. Emphasizes design criteria, code requirements, and interpretation of construction drawings.
37731 P11 M 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 01/14-05/05

 

AET A181  Intermediate CADD  for Building Construction  4.0 CR
Prerequisite: AET A101 or CM A101.
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 coordinate systems, surface modeling, and solid modeling.
37697 P11 T 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 01/14-05/05

 


 ART

 

ART A100 Painting For Everyone 1.0 CR
Art Lab/Mat’l Fees: $20.00
   Learn techniques in oil painting that are useful in any style and subject matter. Beginners are welcome.
38739 PM1 S 09:30A-03:00P FSM 212 Staveland 02/02-03/01

 

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.
36931 P11 MW 01:00P-03:45P FSM 212 Barton 01/14-05/05

 

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.
36932 P11 F 09:30A-03:00P FSM 202 Bach 01/14-05/05

 

ART A160 * Art Appreciation 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Fine Arts Requirement
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $15.00
Special Note: Course meets General Education Requirement except for Art majors.
   Development of an appreciation of all the visual arts. Course emphasis is on the theories, practice, materials, and techniques of the visual arts.
36933 P11 W 01:00P-03:45P FSM 202 Bach 01/14-05/05

 

ART A205 Intermediate Drawing 3.0 CR ... instructor change
Prerequisite: ART A105.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $30.00
   Expands visual awareness, technical ability and creative/ conceptual input. Complex technical and intuitive/creative approaches to drawing will be investigated. Class and homework assignments in drawing objects, still life, perspective effects, and human forms.
36935 P11 TR 01:00P-03:45P FSM 212 Barton Bell 01/14-05/05

 

ART A209 Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry 3.0 CR
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.
36936 P11 F 09:00A-02:30P FSM 208 Calhoun 01/14-05/05
36937 P12 F 03:00P-08:30P FSM 208 Calhoun 01/14-05/05

 

ART A224 Beginning Photography 3.0 CR
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
MSC Special Note: Approximate cost to student is $100-$150.
   Basic principles including camera functions for artistic expression through the processing and printing of black and white film.
36939 P11 TR 07:00P-09:45P OLB 121 Frei 01/14-05/05
36940 P12 S 09:00A-02:30P OLB 121 Frei 01/14-05/05

 

ART A262 * History of Western Art II 3.0 CR
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.
36941 P11 W 04:00P-06:45P FSM 202 Barton 01/14-05/05

 

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.
36942 P11 MW 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

ART A371 Intermediate Surface Design 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ART A271.
Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission.
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.
36945 P11 MW 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

ART A471 Advanced Surface Design 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ART A371.
Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission.
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.
36948 P11 MW 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

More Art Classes!! Click on Community Education for
additional art classes (non-credit/self support). Register Early!!

 

     Watch the bulletin boards and college website for
     information on these Spring 2008 Art Events:
            • Rough Stuff
            • Eggs-hibition
            • Student Juried Show
            • “Jack & Jill” - a movie by Grant Olson

      

 

        Coming in May 2008...
Painting Workshop with Dean Larson

 


AVIATION TECHNOLOGY - AT
 

AT A116  Instrument Ground School   3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Registration Restrictions: Private Pilot Certificate or AT A100.
Preparation for FAA Instrument Pilot Knowledge Test. Includes attitude instrument flying, air traffic control and navigation facilities, pilot responsibilities, IFR en route charts, approach plates, airspace, and airway route system.
37735 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 204 Covel 01/14-05/05

 


BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES  -  BIOL

 

BIOL A102 * Introductory Biology 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement
Special Note: Primarily for non-science majors. Satisfies CAS B.S. degree requirements.
   Selected introductory biological concepts including the chemical basis of life, cell structure, energetics, physiology, genetics, biotechnology, evolution, ecology and scientific methodology. This course will provide the non-biologist with a working knowledge of life science that will be useful in making informed decisions on health and the environment.
37294 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 119 Palenske 01/14-05/05
37295 P12 W 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 119 Carpenter 01/14-05/05

 

BIOL A103 * Introductory Biology Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (BIOL A102 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
Special Note: Primarily for non-science majors. Satisfies CAS B.S. degree requirements.
   Selected introductory biological concepts including the chemical basis of life, cell structure, energetics, physiology, genetics, biotechnology, evolution, ecology and scientific methodology. This course will provide the non-biologist with a working knowledge of life science that will be useful in making informed decisions on health and the environment. Laboratory supplement of BIOL A102. Exercises are designed to illustrate principles and concepts developed in BIOL A102.
37296 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P JKB 123 Palenske 01/14-05/05
37297 P12 M 09:00A-11:45A JKB 123 Carpenter 01/14-05/05

 

BIOL A112 * Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4.0 CR
BIOL A112L and Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIOL A111.
Corequisite: BIOL A112L.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Science w/ Lab
Special Note: Does not apply for Biology major credit. Satisfies CAS B.S. requirements. One 3-hour lab per week.
Biology Lab/Mat’l Fee: $50.00 A continuation of BIOL A111.
   The circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems are considered.

REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
37298 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117/119 Milligan 01/14-05/05 (lecture)
37300 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P JKB 123 Hessinger 01/14-05/05 (lab)
–OR–
37299 P12 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117/119 Milligan 01/14-05/05 (lecture)
37301 P12 W 01:00A-03:45A JKB 123 Hessinger 01/14-05/05 (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.
37344 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Milligan 01/14-05/05

 

BIOL A116 * Fundamentals of Biology II 4.0 CR
BIOL A116L and Laboratory
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 courses 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
37302 P11 W 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Curtis 01/14-05/05 (lecture)
37303 P11 M 04:00P-06:45P JKB 123 Curtis 01/14-05/05 (lab)

 

New Natural Science GER!
BIOL A200 * Introduction to Complexity 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Prerequisite: MATH A107 or MATH A172.
Cross-Listed with: CPLX A200 Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement
   An introduction to the science of complexity, currently used to predict system behavior in the physical, life, and social sciences.
37304 P11 R 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 119 Curtis 01/14-05/05
A note from Dr. Curtis: This course is 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 Intro Microbiology for Health Sciences 4.0 CR
BIOL A240L and Laboratory

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
MSC Special Note: Students must provide proof of meeting Registration Restrictions at the first class session.
   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
37305 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Anthony 01/14-05/05 (lecture)
37306 P11 T 04:00P-06:45P JKB 123 Anthony 01/14-05/05 (lab)

 

BIOL A252 Principles of Genetics 4.0 CR
BIOL A252L and Laboratory
Prerequisite: BIOL A242 and [CHEM A106 and CHEM A106L] and MATH A107.
Corequisite: BIOL A252L.
Special Note: Core course for biology majors. One 3-hour lab per week.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
   Principles of inheritance in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and physicochemical properties of genetic systems.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
37348 P11 T 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Curtis 01/14-05/05 (lecture)
37349 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P JKB 123 Curtis 01/14-05/05 (lab)

 


BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION  -  BA

 

BA A131 Personal Finance 3.0 CR
   Introduction to consumer finance. Surveys topics such as family budgeting, income tax fundamentals, consumer credit, home buying and financing, auto financing, insurance, investment fundamentals, estate planning, and retirement planning.
38440 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 202 Flanagan 01/14-05/05

 

BA A151 *Introduction to Business 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Requirement Introduces students to the fundamentals of business.
   Explores strategies that allow companies to compete in today's interactive, global marketplace. Covers each of the functional areas of business: management, marketing, finance, and accounting. Students gain some valuable critical-thinking, problem-solving, team-building, and communication skills required in modern business environments.
37449 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 205 Flanagan 01/14-05/05
37450 P12 R 01:00P-03:45P FSM 205 Flanagan 01/14-05/05

 

BA A166 Small Business Management 3.0 CR ... instructor change / room change
   Business planning as key to successful small business management. Examines practical aspects of management for starting and operating a small businesses. Assists students in furthering their understanding of personal finance, business planning, marketing, production, and business finance.
37452 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 105 FSM 207  Pawloski  Dombroski  01/14-05/05

 

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.
37453 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P JKB 108 Brunett 01/14-05/05

 

BA A263 Practices in Consumer Behavior 3.0 CR ... CRN correction ... room change
Prerequisites: BA A260.
   Provides students with usable understanding of consumer behavior; based on the belief that knowledge of factors influencing consumer behavior can be used to develop sound marketing strategy. Explores motivation, personality, lifestyle, decision making, and the impact of cross-cultural variations on consumer buying behavior.
38841  38441 P11 T 01:00P-03:45P FSM 202  FSM 207 Flanagan 01/14-05/05

 

BA A264 Personal Selling 3.0 CR ... instructor change ... room change
Designed for people with or without sales experience. Explores skills all individuals use to sell themselves, products, services, and ideas. Offers opportunities for students to practice selling skills that will help them become better communicators throughout life.
37455 P11 T 05:30P-08:15P FSM 105  FSM 202  Pawloski Bennett  01/14-05/05


Business Finance Non-credit - BFIN

 

BFIN AC003  Comprehensive Financial Management  .2 CEU ... room assigned
Grade Mode: CEU
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $10.00
Comprehensive overview of the issues people in their 20's and 30's must address in order to ensure a financially secure future. Designed to help students learn to manage their cash flow, save intelligently, minimize taxes, profit from investments, understand the basics of insurance, and establish the foundation for a secure retirement.
40150  PE1  R  06:30P-09:30P  FSM 105  Lehe, T  02/28
 

BFIN AC030  Investment Strategies   .2 CEU ... room assigned
Grade Mode: CEU
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $10.00
Designed for individuals interested in enhancing their understanding of investment terminology and developing skills to implement investment decisions under various market conditions. Covers a variety of subjects pertinent to strategic investing. Areas include topics pertinent to selection of different investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, insurance, and other investment vehicles. Additional topics include selection of investment professionals, establishing productive emergency funds, taxation, and asset allocation.
40148  PE1  R  06:30P-09:30P  FSM 105  Lehe, T  03/06
 

BFIN AC037  Financial Security in Retirement   .2 CEU ... room assigned
Grade Mode: CEU
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $10.00
Provides a comprehensive overview of the financial issues facing people who are planning for retirement, or those already retired. Major emphasis in investments, retirement plan rollovers, tax planning, estate planning, and social security.
40156  PE1  R  06:30P-09:30P  FSM 105  Lehe, T  03/20


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.
37308 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Cyphert 01/14-05/05

 

CHEM A055L Contemporary Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CHEM A055 or concurrent enrollment).
Chemistry Lab Fee: $45.00
   Laboratory designed to teach the fundamentals of working with laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
37309 P11 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 108 Cyphert 01/14-05/05

 

CHEM A103 *Survey of Chemistry 3.0 CR
Prerequisites: 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.
KPC Distance Delivery Fee: $39.00
   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.
38684 P81 Web Mircovich 01/14-05/05
MSC Special Note: Course is offered as a Distant Education Web based course through Kenai Peninsula College. Contact Gwen Gere at 1-877-262-0330 to order textbooks from the KPC Bookstore.
Instructor contact: anscm@uaa.alaska.edu

 

CHEM A103L Survey of Chemistry Laboratory 1.0 CR ... Instructor change
Prerequisites: (CHEM A103 or concurrent enrollment).
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Science Lab only.
KPC Distance Delivery Fee: $13.00
KPC Math/Science Lab Fee: $35.00
   Introductory laboratory to teach the basics of laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting. 38685 P81 WEB  Veh  01/14-05/05
MSC Special Note: Course is offered as a Distant Education Web based course through Kenai Peninsula College. Contact Gwen Gere at 1-877-262-0330 to order text books from the KPC Bookstore.
Instructor contact: ifafv@uaa.alaska.edu

 

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.
37310 P11 M 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 119 Curtis 01/14-05/05

 

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: $45.00
   Laboratory sequence based on the concepts presented in CHEM 104.
37311 P11 W 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 108 Curtis 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37312 P11 T 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 119 Saft 01/14-05/05

 

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: $45.00
   Laboratory designed to teach the fundamentals of working with laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
37313 P11 R 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 108 Michaelson 01/14-05/05

 


COMMUNICATION  -  COMM
 

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

 

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.
36498 P11 W 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 01/14-05/05

 

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.
36460 P11 W 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 01/14-05/05
36461 P12 R 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 01/14-05/05

 


COMMUNITY EDUCATION  -  CED


 

CED A171 Log Cabin Construction 1.0 CR ...CANCELLED

... 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.
37708 PM1 S 10:00A-12:45P JKB 108 FSM 205 Hitchcock 03/29-04/26

 

CED A231 Grant Proposal Writing 1.0 CR
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
MSC Special Note: Attendance is required on both days in order to pass the class.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Presents an overview of funding sources and references, and provides an in-depth description of the components of a grant proposal.
37498 PM1 FS 09:00A-04:30P FSM 104 Adler 02/22-02/23

 

CED A294M Applied Grant Proposal Writing 1.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: CED A231 recommended
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
MSC Special Note: Attendance is required on both days in order to pass the class.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Presents an in-depth description of components of a grant proposal and provides an introduction to writing a complete and competitive grant proposal.
37499 PM1 FS 09:00A-04:30P FSM 104 Adler 03/07-03/08
 

For more Community Education / Non-credit
classes and information on fees and refunds click here.


CED A049 Beginning Quilting .0 CR ... CANCELLED

Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $65.00
The fundamental terminology and techniques of quilt making will be presented in three classes. Students will be able to successfully complete a project and acquire the skill to understand printed instructions on their own.
    Note: Students must provide a sewing machine and have the ability to operate it, to include winding bobbins. Cutting mats and irons will be available. Contact the instructor for a complete supply list at 745-6567or buirge2@mtaonline.net
 
39371 PE4 S 09:00A-03:00P  FSM 202  Buirge  01/26-02/09 02/02, 02/09 & 02/23 (no class on 02/16)  03/22, 03/29 & 04/05

 

CED A049 Intro to Home Gardening .0 CR ... meeting time changed
... fee correction ... start date changed

Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $295.00 $305.00
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.
37707 PE3 S 10:00A-12:45P 09:00A-11:45P SNOD 124 Lance 01/26-05/03 02/02-05/03

 

CED A049 Knife Making .0 CR ... fee correction

Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $305.00 $295.00
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.

Note: Additional costs to students vary with project selection. Register Early.
37496 PE1 F 06:00P-09:00P SNOD 124 Lance, B 01/18-04/25

 

CED A049  Retirement Plan Distributions   .0 CR ... room assigned
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $10.00
Comprehensive overview of issues faced by people who either just retired or have been living in retirement for a while. Discusses distribution methods and rules from investments, retirement plans and pensions. Defines IRA rollovers and taxation of distributions, emphasizes retirement investment strategies.
40158  PE5  R  06:30P-09:30P  FSM 105  Lehe, T  03/27

 

CED A049 Stained Glass Basics .0 CR ... day added ... start date change

Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $260.00
Introduces technique including pattern designing, cutting, and lead came. Chemicals are used in the process.
Note: Additional cost to students vary with project selection.
37497 PE2 S 09:00A-03:00P FSM 208 Urroz, K 02/02-05/03  3/22-05/03
         and R 05:00P-09:45P

 


COMPUTER INFORMATION & OFFICE SYSTEMS  -  CIOS

 

Additional CIOS Information


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.

NOTE:  Skill Center classes will be using MS Office 2007 and the Vista Operating System.

CIOS Skill Center
Numerous courses are offered in the
CIOS Skill Center located in FSM 106.
The Skill Center is staffed by two full-time
faculty members and lab aides.
Skill Center Hours Spring 2008
Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday * 09:00 am - 1:00 pm
* January 18, January 25, April 25, and May 2 only
 

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

Monday, January 14 - 10:00 am - FSM 106
Wednesday, January 16 - 7:00 pm - FSM 106
Friday, January 18 - 11:00 am - FSM 106
 

Blackboard Info Sessions
Open to all students!
Tuesday, January 15 - 9:00 am - FSM 104
Wednesday, January 16 - 6:00 pm - FSM 104
Friday, January 18 - 12:00 pm - FSM 104
 

 

 

CIOS A101 Keyboarding 3.0 CR
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
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.
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.
37500 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05
37501 PS2 TR 12:30P-02:30P FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A101A Keyboarding A 1.0 CR
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
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.
Introduces the keyboard alphabet, number, and symbol keys. Emphasizes techniques and mechanics of keyboarding by touch.
37504 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A101B Keyboarding B 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
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.
Introduces keyboarding of memos, personal and business letters, and envelopes in a word processing program and continues to develop keyboarding skill and accuracy.
37505 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A101C Keyboarding C 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101B.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
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.
Introduces keyboarding of simple reports and tables in a word processing program and continues to develop keyboarding speed and accuracy.
37506 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A102 Keyboarding Skill Building 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Special Note: May be repeated with only 1 credit in each semester.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Emphasizes development of keyboarding speed and accuracy.
37507 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A113 Operating Systems: MS Windows 1.0 CR
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Introduces the MS Windows operating system. Includes file and disk management, the control panel, desktop, utilities, MS Windows setup, and maintenance.
37512 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A115 10-Key for Business Calculations 2.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of placement into MATH A055.
Introduces the 10-key touch control method to solve business-related calculations while developing speed and accuracy.
37614 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A118 Payroll Procedures 2.0 CR
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces payroll procedures including calculating various types of payroll, keeping payroll records, federal laws, and reporting procedures.
37516 PX1 WEB Evans 01/14-05/05
MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios.
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, call 907-745-9718 or go to www.matsu.alaska.edu/READI
Instructor contact - rebeccamevans@verizon.net

 

CIOS A120A Bookkeeping Software Applications I: QuickBooks   1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Special Note: Knowledge of bookkeeping principles is recommended. Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A221A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
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.
37517 PX1 WEB Evans 01/14-02/16
MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Student must have Quickbooks Pro 2007 to complete the assignments. Please check the CIOS website for updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios. 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, call 907-745-9718 or go to www.matsu.alaska.edu/READI
Instructor contact - rebeccamevans@verizon.net

 

CIOS A125A Electronic Communications I: MS Outlook    1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course or web-based, open-entry, individualized course.
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.
37518 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A130A Word Processing I: MS Word 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: (CIOS A101A or concurrent enrollment).
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A230A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
Introduces fundamentals, concepts, and applications of word processing. Students learn basic commands needed to create, format, edit, and print documents.
37523 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A135A Spreadsheets I: MS Excel 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
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)
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A235A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
Introduces fundamental concepts in the design and use of spreadsheets. Includes basic commands, formulas and functions, and inserting of charts, objects, and hyperlinks.
37529 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05
37531 PY1 WEB Skill Center 01/14-05/05
MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Student must have MS Excel 2007 to complete the assignments. Please check the CIOS website for updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios.
Instructor contact - cios@matsu.alaska.edu

 

CIOS A140A Databases I: MS Access 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A240A to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
Introduces the fundamentals and concepts of a database, including tables, fields, sorting, keys, and relational database concepts.
37536 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A146 Internet Concepts and Applications 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces and applies Internet concepts, tools, and utilities. Includes use of electronic mail, search strategies for research, academic, and personal use, and study of security and ethics issues, basic HTML, and new Internet technologies.
37622 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A150A Presentations: MS PowerPoint  2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Covers presentation software and design techniques for creating professional presentations. Incorporates tools for enhancing presentations with various objects.
37623 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37543 P11 W 12:00P-02:45P FSM 104 Forsythe 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A154B Desktop Publishing I: MS Publisher  1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS A254B to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
Introduces fundamentals and concepts of desktop publishing and design elements used to create a variety of documents for publication, including flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
37546 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
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.
37547 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A161A Proofreading 2.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of placement into ENGL A111; keyboarding skills of 30 wpm or higher.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces proofreading techniques applied to business communication. Develops skills in proofreading for content, usage, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
37626 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37548 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37549 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37550 P11 W 09:00A-11:45A FSM 104 Hensel 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37551 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05
37552 PS2 TR 12:30P-02:30P FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A207 Machine Transcription 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: [CIOS A101B or CIOS A101C] and CIOS A161A.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Applies word processing and proofreading skills to create quality documents using transcription equipment. Designed for students with no previous transcription experience.
37553 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A208 Medical Transcription 3.0 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 machine transcription of medical dictation to produce accurate, quality documents. Designed for students with no previous transcription experience. Students will learn needed medical terminology.
37554 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37555 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A220A Bookkeeping Software Applications II: 2.0 CR
QuickBooks
Prerequisite: CIOS A120A.
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.
37556 PX1 WEB Evans 02/18-05/03
MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Student must have Quickbooks Pro 2007 to complete the assignments. Please check the CIOS website for updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios.
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.
37559 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A235A Spreadsheets II: MS Excel 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A135A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00 (sec PS1)
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00 (sec PY1)
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.
37564 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05
37561 PY1 WEB Skill Center 01/14-05/05
MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Student must have MS Excel 2007 to complete the assignments. Please check the CIOS website for updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios.
Instructor contact cios@matsu.alaska.edu

 

CIOS A240A Databases II: MS Access 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A140A.
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.
37567 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37569 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A251A Desktop Publishing Concepts 3.0 CR
                     and Applications: InDesign ... CANCELLED

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.
37570 P11 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 104 Howes 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37572 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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 various media storage devices.
37573 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

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.
37574 P11 TR 10:30A-11:45A FSM 104 Hensel 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A261A Interpersonal Skills in Organizations 3.0 CR
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.
37575 P11 M 12:00P-02:45P FSM 104 Forsythe 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A262A Professional Development 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Instructor permission.
Special Note: Must be taken in final semester of program.
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.
37576 PY1 WEB Skill Center 01/14-05/05
MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios.
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.
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.
37579 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A269 Alaska Rules of Civil Procedures 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A266.
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.
37580 PY1 WEB Skill Center 01/14-05/05
MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios.
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.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
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.
37582 PS1 see posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 01/14-05/05

 

CIOS A294W Digital Imaging & Applications: Advanced Photoshop 3.0CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A152A
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Builds on skills learned in CIOS A152A, applying more advanced digital imaging techniques, including basic color theory, manipulating images, and adding images to electronic documents.
39393 P11 T 07:00P-09:45P FSM 104 Howes 01/14-05/05

 


COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS - CIS

 

CIS A105 Introduction to Personal Computers 3.0 CR
                and Application Software

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.
37456 P11 W 06:00P-08:45P JKB 115 Bennett 01/14-05/05

 

CIS A110 Computer Concepts in Business 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Recommended: MATH A105, CIS A105, familiarity with personal computers and basic software applications, and keyboarding of at least 30 wpm.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to computing concepts and productivity software from an end user's perspective. Course covers hardware, software, the information processing cycle, beginning programming concepts, and personal computer software packages. The course emphasizes solving business problems using spreadsheet and database applications.
37457 P11 M 06:00P-08:45P FSM 104 Yarbrough-Moore 01/14-05/05

 


COMPUTER & NETWORK TECHNOLOGY  -  CNT

 

CNT A160 PC Operating Systems 3.0 CR ... ACTIVATED, day, time & instructor added ... room change
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.
36693 P11 M 06:00p-08:45P JKB 107 JKB 115 Robinson 01/14-05/05

 

CNT A162 PC Building, Upgrading, and Architecture 3.0 CR INACTIVE
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Describes how to evaluate, install, and troubleshoot available software and hardware computer equipment. Covers basic hardware associated with microcomputer operation, including, but not limited to, motherboards, CPUs, chipsets, memory, buses, expansion slots and resource allocations. Also demonstrates and practices PC disassembly, assembly, software installations, safety and maintenance.
36710 P11 TBA TBA JKB 107 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

CNT A165 Customer Service Fundamentals 1.0 CR ... ACTIVATED ... 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.
36695 PX1  WEB  Rye  01/14-05/05


CNT A210 PC Technician Fundamentals 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
...
ACTIVATED, day, time & instructor added
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.
36698 P11 T 06:00P-08:45P JKB 107 Kondas 01/14-05/05

 

CNT A212 Network Technician Fundamentals 3.0 CR
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.
36699 P11 W 06:00P-08:45P JKB 107 Rye 01/14-05/05

 

CNT A240 Windows System Essentials 2.0 CR ... start date changed
Prerequisite: CNT A210.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Provides an introduction to networking concepts, features, and capabilities and their implementation within the Windows environment.
36717 PM1 TR 06:00P-08:30P JKB 107 Lewellyn 04/01-05/01 03/18-05/01

 

CNT A246 Windows Network Infrastructure Design 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CNT A244.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Provides students with the knowledge and skills to design a Microsoft Windows networking services infrastructure design that supports the network applications required for the needs of an organization.
36719 PM1 TR 06:00P-08:30P JKN 107 Lewellyn 01/15-02/12


CNT A261 CISCO Academy Router Fundamentals 4.0 CR ... CANCELLED
...
ACTIVATED, day, time & instructor added
Prerequisite: CNT A170.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Provides details of CISCO routers and router interfaces, including router configuration, software controls, user modes, IP addressing, and routing protocols.
36703 P11 F 06:00P-08:45P Room:TBA Foster 01/14-05/05

 

CNT A262 Computer Technical Support 2.0 CR INACTIVE
Prerequisite: CNT A165 and CNT A184.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   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.
36705 PM1 TBA TBA JKB 107 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

CNT A271 CISCO Academy WAN Management 3.0 CR INACTIVE
Prerequisite: CNT A270.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Covers wide area networking services, design, and management. Topics include area network technology, devices, link options, frame encapsulation formats, designs, protocols and configurations.
36721 P11 TBA TBA JKB 107 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

CNT A276 Independent Project 3.0 CR INACTIVE
Registration Restrictions: Faculty Permission; and working knowledge of CNT topics.
Departmental permission required - contact cst@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.
36707 P11 TBA TBA TBA Staff 01/14-05/05


COMPUTER PROGRAMS - CP

 

CP AC001 Intro to Personal Computers 1.8 CEU ... CANCELLED

Grade Mode: CEU
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $95.00
This course is a very basic course for the complete novice with no prior experience using personal computer.
39372 PE1 F 06:30P-09:30P JKB 115 Yarbrough-Moore 02/22-04/04

 

For more Community Education / Non-credit
classes and information on fees and refunds click here.

 


CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT - CM

Crosslisted with AET courses.  

 

CM A101 Fundamentals of CADD 4.0 CR
               for Building Construction ... Cancel sec P12 only

Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
MSC Special Note: See an Academic Counselor for approval.
Cross-Listed with: AET A101
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.
37710 P11 R 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 01/14-05/05
37737 P12 F 12:00P-05:00P JKB 125 Staff 01/14-05/05

 

CM A102 Methods of Building Construction 3.0 CR
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.
37738 P11 W 07:30P-10:00P SNOD 124 Haan 01/14-05/05

 

CM A142 Mechanical and Electrical Technology 4.0 CR
Prerequisites: CM A101 and CM A102.
Crosslisted with: AET A142.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
   Introduces the basic mechanical and electrical systems required in all buildings for the safety, health, comfort, and convenience of the occupants. Emphasizes design criteria, code requirements, and interpretation of construction drawings.
38690 P11 M 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 01/14-05/05

 


CREATIVE WRITING & LITERARY ARTS - CWLA

 

  
CWLA A260A Intro to Creative Writing: Multiple Forms 3.0 CR

Special Note: This course may be taken twice for credit.
MSC Special Note: This course will include an introduction to techniques of writing fiction and non-fiction.
   Introduction to two or more types of creative writing, with close analysis of each student's work.
38658 P11 W 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 124 Birdsall 01/14-05/05


 

 

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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.

● 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, 2008 @ 5:00 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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