Course Schedule

Fall 2009

 

updated 10/06/09 @ 3:51P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall 2009 Home
D to L Dietetics to Library Science		M to V Mathematics to Veterinary
Registration begins April 6		Semester begins August 24
A to C
ACCT - Accounting ABE - Adult Basic Education AGRI - Agricultural Technology ASL - American Sign Language ANTH - Anthropology AET - Architec/Eng Technology ART - Art BIOL - Biology BA - Business Administration		CHEM - Chemistry COMM - Communications CED - Community Education CIOS - Comp Info/Office Sys CIS - Computer Info Sys CNT - Computer/Ntwrkg Tech CM - Construction Management COUN - Counseling CWLA - Creative Wrtg/Lit Arts

 

 

Accounting / ACCT

ACCT A101 Principles of Financial Acct I 3.0 CR
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.
88021 P31 T 01:00P-03:45P JKB 122 Bell 08/24-12/12
88022 P32 W 07:00P-09:45P JKB 108 Trent 08/24-12/12

 

ACCT A102 Principles Financial Acct 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.
88023 P31 M 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Berberich 08/24-12/12

 

ACCT A202 Principles of Managerial Acct 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIS A110 and [ACCT A101 with minimum grade of C and ACCT A102 with minimum grade of C] or ACCT A201 with minimum grade of C.
Studies the generation and analysis of accounting information and its use by managers as they engage in planning, control, and decision-making activities in business and non-business organizations. Topics include product costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, profit planning, variance analysis, and relevant costs for decision making.
88028 P31 R 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Berberich 08/24-12/12

 

ACCT A210 Income Tax Preparation 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: [ACCT A101 and ACCT A102] or ACCT A201 and CIS A110.
Preparation of individual income tax returns, manually and computerized (using the latest in tax preparation software). Tax research and tax planning with emphasis on primary and administrative sources of income tax law. Emphasis is on the sources and interpretation of the tax laws and principles as well as how they apply to individuals.
88029 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P JKB 108 Trent 08/24-12/12

 

ACCT A222 Introduction to Computerized Accounting 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: [ACCT A101 and ACCT A102] or ACCT A201 and CIS A110.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to processing accounting information using commercial accounting software. Illustrates conversion from manual to computerized accounting system; includes maintenance of chart of accounts and all master files; processing sales, receivables, and cash receipts, purchases, payables, and cash payments; preparation of financial statements and other reports. Includes only minimal coverage of the payroll function.
88030 P31 TR 07:00P-08:15P FSM 104 Bennett 08/24-12/12

 

Adult Basic Education

 

Contact the Human Resource Company (HRC Inc.) for information on ESL, GED prep and testing, and literacy.

Location: 839 S. Dimond Street, Palmer, AK 99645
Web: www.hrced.com

Email: lori_flannery@hrced.com

Phone: 907-745-5872

Fax: 907-745-5899

 

 

Agriculture / AGRI

 

AGRI A245 Master Gardener 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Registration Restrictions: Experienced gardeners in Alaska, plus a commitment to volunteer 40 hours to CES in gardening subject areas. Course will teach volunteers (master gardeners) to extend the gardening information and resources of cooperative extension service to area gardeners.
88191 P31 T 01:00P-03:45P FSM 206 Brown 08/24-12/12

 

 

American Sign Language / ASL

 

ASL A101 *Elementary ASL I 3.0 CR ... section added
Course Attributes: UAA GER Humanities Requirement
Introductory course for students with no previous knowledge of ASL. Develops receptive and expressive signing skills in ASL for effective communication at the elementary level. Students gain understanding of basic cross-cultural perspectives. Course conducted in American Sign Language.
87884 P31 R  04:00P-06:45P FSM 206   Bodolay  08/24-12/12
89348 P32 W 05:30P-08:15P SNOD 124 Bodolay 08/24-12/12

Anthropology / ANTH

 

ANTH A101 *Intro to Anthropology 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Req
Special Note: Recommended for majors and non-majors.
Introduction to fundamentals of the four subfields of anthropology: archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology and anthropological linguistics. The course introduces basic ideas, methods and findings of anthropology.
87475 P31 R 04:00P-06:45P FSM 103 Holen 08/24-12/12

 

ANTH A200 *Natives of Alaska 3.0 CR ... instructor added
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Req
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, including education, politics, and law.
87476 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 107 Maloney 08/24-12/12

 

ANTH A250 *Rise of Civilization 3.0 CR ... section added ... instructor added
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Req
Survey of the emergence of civilization in human cultural development. A foundation course covering biological emergence of modern humans, appearance of complex symbolic culture, domestication, urbanization, trade, ritual and ideology, and state formation. A comparative framework is used covering primary areas of civilization--Sumeria, Egypt, China, Indus River, Mesoamerica, South America--and secondary areas, including Southeast Asia, Japan, Africa, and North America.
87561 P31 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 103  Grover 08/24-12/12
89410 P32 T 07:00P-09:45P FSM 103  Hirschmann 08/24-12/12

 

 

Architectural & Engineering Technology / AET

 

AET A101 Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction 4.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
MSC Special Note: Advisor approval needed - see an Academic Counselor for approval.
Cross-Listed with: CM 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.
88162 P31 W 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 08/24-12/12

 

AET A102 Methods of Building Construction 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
MSC Special Note: Advisor approval needed - See an Academic Counselor for approval.
Cross-Listed with: CM A102
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.
88165 P31 T 05:00P-07:25P FSM 206 Lundin 08/24-12/12

 

AET A143 Mechanical & Electrical Drafting 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: AET A102 and AET A181.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces technical analysis, theory, code requirements, CADD techniques, and construction drawing methodology to produce construction drawings for mechanical and electrical building systems. Includes drafting conventions, drawing symbols, terminology, and research methods for residential and commercial building mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
88193 P31 M 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 08/24-12/12

 

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.
88166 P31 R 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 08/24-12/12

 

AET A213 Civil Technology 4.0 CR ... instructor change
Prerequisite: AET A101 and AET A102.
Cross-Listed with: CM A213
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Outlines elements of civil design, including soils and soil mechanics, foundations, roads, utilities using local, state, and federal regulations. Students will also be introduced to elements of construction surveying. 88168 P31 T 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Schoming 08/24-12/12

 

AET A231 Structural Technology 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: AET A101 and AET A102.
Cross-Listed with: CM A231
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Examines structural theory and the physical principles that underlie structural behavior. Includes the use of materials in a manner to maintain structural stability against the natural forces of gravity, wind, snow, and earthquakes. Covers connection detailing and code requirements for wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.
88169 P31 W 07:00P-10:00P JKB 107 Haan 08/24-12/12
and R 08:00P-10:00P JKB 107 Haan 08/24-12/12

AET A283 CADD Software Customization 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: AET A181.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Presents the skills and knowledge necessary to modify and customize the CADD user interface, create customized CADD features for diverse domains, and manage CADD standards and projects in professional environments.
88190 P31 F 12:00P-05:00P JKB 125 Jardel 08/24-12/12

 

ART - Art

ART A100 Basic Drawing 1.0 CR ... CANCELLED
Special Note: Does not satisfy BA or BFA degree requirements. May be repeated 3 times for credit in different topic areas. MSC Special Note: Class will meet at Willow Elementary School. Supply list available at first class or contact instructor at noelcbell@gmail.com. Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $15.00  Learn beginning level fundamental drawing skills.  88225 PO1 M 06:00P-09:00P WES Crowley-Bell 08/24-11/02

 

ART A103 Basic Digital Photography 3.0 CR
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $15.00
Special Note: Does not satisfy BA or BFA degree requirements. May be
repeated 3 times for credit in different topic areas.
Students will learn basic digital camera techniques and solve compositional problems. Recommended for students seeking initial exposure to digital camera arts.
88330 P31 TR 07:00P-09:45P FSM 202 Frei 08/24-12/12

 

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.
87288 P31 MW 01:00P-03:45P FSM 212 Barton 08/24-12/12

 

ART A112 Color Design 3.0 CR
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $25.00
Study of fundamentals of color and two-dimensional visual perception. Projects will emphasize evaluation and mixing of color.
87307 P31 F 01:00P-06:30P FSM 202 Bach 08/24-12/12

 

ART A160 *Art Appreciation 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Fine Arts Requirement
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $15.00
Development of an appreciation of all the visual arts. Emphasis is on the theories, practice, materials and techniques of the visual arts.
87289 P31 W 01:00P-03:45P FSM 202 Bach 08/24-12/12
87310 P32 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 202 Bach 08/24-12/12

 

ART A180A Beginning Stained Glass 3.0 CR
Special Note: Does not satisfy BA in Art or BFA degree requirements.
MSC Special Note: Stacked with ART A180B. Class will use copper foil but not lead came.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $30.00
Introduces techniques including pattern designing, cutting, and lead came.
87290 P31 S 09:00A-03:00P FSM 208 Urroz 08/24-12/12

 

ART A180B Intermediate Stained Glass 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: ART A180A.
Special Note: Does not satisfy BA in Art or BFA degree requirements.
MSC Special Note: Stacked with ART A180A. Class will use copper foil instead of lead came.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $20.00
Continuation of ART 180A emphasizing advanced use of lead came and copper foil.
87291 PM1 S 09:00A-03:00P FSM 208 Urroz 08/29-09/26

ART A209 Beginning Metalsmithing & Jewelry 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ART A105.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $30.00
Introduction to the basic techniques, tools, and materials, and application of design principles. Includes historical considerations.
87311 P31 F 09:00A-02:30P FSM 208 Apling 08/24-12/12

 

ART A213 Beginning Painting 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: ART A105.
Special Note: May be repeated once for credit with substantive changes in media or emphasis.
Art Lab/Mat'l Fees: $25.00
Introduction to materials and traditional techniques as applied to painting as a fine art. Focus on visual awareness, technical ability and conceptual input with investigation of intuitive and creative approaches. Subject matter drawn from still life, landscape/nature, interior spaces and the human form.
87312 P31 TR 07:00P-09:45P FSM 212 Staveland 08/24-12/12

 

ART A261 *History of Western Art I 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 prehistory through the Medieval Period of the Western World.
87314 P31 W 04:00P-06:45P FSM 202 Barton 08/24-12/12

 

ART A271 Beginning Surface Design 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
May be stacked with: ART A371 and A471  Introduction to resist-dyeing processes using directly applied resists (wax, rice paste) in designing and patterning the art fabric surface. 87299 P31 TR 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Aube 08/24-12/12

 

ART A371 Intermediate Surface Design 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
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.
87300 P31 TR 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Aube 08/24-12/12

 

ART A471 Advanced Surface Design 3.0 CR ... CANCELLED
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.
87315 P31 TR 09:00A-11:45A FSM 202 Aube 08/24-12/12
 

 

Biological Sciences / BIOL

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

 

BIOL A102 *Introductory Biology 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Req
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.
88100 P31 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 206 Palenske 08/24-12/12
88101 P32 W 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 119 Carpenter 08/24-12/12

 

BIOL A103 *Introductory Biology Lab 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: BIOL A102.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
Special Note: Primarily for non-science majors. Satisfies CAS B.S. degree requirements.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
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.
88102 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P JKB 123 Palenske 08/24-12/12
88103 P32 M 09:00A-11:45A JKB 123 Carpenter 08/24-12/12

 

BIOL A111 *Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4.0 CR
BIOL A111L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
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
An introduction to human structure and function. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems are considered.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
88104 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Milligan (lecture) 08/24-12/12
88107 P31 W 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 106 Hessinger (lab) 08/24-12/12
–OR–
88105 P32 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Milligan (lecture) 08/24-12/12
88108 P32 T 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 106 Hessinger (lab) 08/24-12/12
–OR–
88106 P33 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Milligan (lecture) 08/24-12/12
88109 P33 W 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 106 Hessinger (lab) 08/24-12/12

 

BIOL A113 Lectures in Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3.0 CR ... Lecture only CANCELLED
Registration Restrictions: Current Alaska registered nurse license and permission of both the Associate Dean of Nursing and the course instructor. BIOL A113 is the lecture portion of BIOL A111 without the laboratory. 88110 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Milligan 08/24-12/12

BIOL A115 *Fundamentals of Biology I 4.0 CR
BIOL A115L Fundamentals of Biology I Lab
Prerequisite: CHEM A105 and CHEM A105L.
Registration Restrictions: One year of high school biology, one year of high school chemistry, and working knowledge of the metric system.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Science w/ Lab
Special Note: One 3-hour lab per week. BIOL A115 and A116 are core courses in biology and are prerequisites to further course in biological sciences.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
A survey of molecular biology, genetics, and homeostasis in the context of evolution.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
88111 P31 T 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 119 Curtis (lecture) 08/24-12/12
88112 P31 R 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 106 Curtis (lab) 08/24-12/12

 

BIOL A200 * Introduction to Complexity 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A107 or MATH A172.
Cross-Listed with: CPLX A200
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Req
An introduction to the science of complexity, currently used to predict system behavior in the physical, life, and social sciences.
88113 P31 R 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 119 Curtis 08/24-12/12

 

BIOL A240 Intro to Microbiology for Health Sciences 4.0 CR
BIOL A240L Intro Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab
Registration Restrictions: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL A112 or 8 hours in biology or chemistry.
Special Note: Recommended for associate and baccalaureate health science programs. Laboratory exercises generally require students to return to the lab to record experimental results after 24 hours, throughout the semester. Accepted for biology major credit only by petition.
Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $60.00
General introductory microbiology and virology with emphasis on those areas relating to health sciences, including host parasite interactions, host defense mechanisms, and epidemiology.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
88114 P31 R 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 119 Anthony (lecture) 08/24-12/12
88115 P31 T 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 106 Anthony (lab) 08/24-12/12

 

BIOL A242 Fundamentals of Cell Biology 4.0 CR ... CANCELLED
BIOL A242L Fundamentals of Cell Biology Lab ... CANCELLED
Prerequisite: BIOL A116 and CHEM A106 and CHEM A106L. Special Note: Core course for Biology majors. One 3 hour lab per week. Biology Lab/Mat'l Fee: $50.00
Examination of the structure, including ultrastructure, and function of cells. Isolation, composition, and biochemical properties of cell components.
REGISTER FOR LECTURE AND LAB
88116 P31 W 04:00P-06:45P JKB 108 Curtis (lecture) 08/24-12/12
88117 P31 M 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 106 Curtis (lab) 08/24-12/12

 

Business Administration / BA

BA A151 *Introduction to Business 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Social Sciences Req
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.
88035 P31 R 01:00P-03:45P FSM 205 Bell 08/24-12/12
88036 P32 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 205 Warner 08/24-12/12

BA A155 Personal Investments 3.0 CR
An in-depth course on investment of personal income with emphasis on investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, banking, annuities, insurance, real estate, estate planning, and taxes.
88078 P31 R 04:00P-06:45P FSM 205 Warner 08/24-12/12

 

BA A233 Survey of Finance 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: [ACCT A101 or ACCT A201] and MATH A105.
Surveys the discipline of finance. Topics covered are: financial markets, financial institutions, financial statements analysis, time value of money, capital budgeting, and methods of short-term and long-term financing.
88038 P31 M 01:00P-03:45P JKB 122 Bell 08/24-12/12

 

BA A241 Business Law I 3.0 CR
Cross-Listed with: JUST A241
Introduces legal aspects of business activities. Emphasizes basic principles, institutions, and administration of law in contracts, employment, torts, property, agency, real estate, and insurance.
88039 P31 R 07:00P-09:45P FSM 206 Colberg 08/24-12/12

 

BA A260 Marketing Practices 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: BA A151.
Examines the tools, techniques, and principles of marketing and how to apply them. Identifies the significance of connecting with customers. Examines and identifies market factors which create the greatest customer satisfaction possible in the highly competitive environments of the 21st century.
88040 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 206 Dombroski 08/24-12/12

 

BA A273 Introduction to Statistics for Business & Economics 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIS A110 and [MATH A107 or MATH A172].
Special Note: Students may apply no more than 3 credits from BA A273 or STAT A252 toward graduation requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to statistics and probability with emphasis on the analysis of business and economic data. Includes descriptive statistics for univariate and bivariate data; elementary probability and sampling distributions; estimation of means, proportions, and simple regression coefficients. Students will be introduced to one or more computer packages for statistical data analysis.
88041 P31 W 01:00P-03:45P JKB 115 Bell 08/24-12/12

 

 

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.
88118 P31 R 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 117 Cyphert 08/24-12/12

CHEM A055L Contemporary Chemistry Lab 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CHEM A055.
Chemistry Lab Fee-MS: $45.00
Laboratory designed to teach the fundamentals of working with laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
88119 P31 T 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 108 Cyphert 08/24-12/12
 

CHEM A103 *Survey of Chemistry 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: MATH A105 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: CHEM A055 with a minimum grade of C or
college preparatory high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C.
If the MATH A105 prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate scores on
the SAT or ACT tests or appropriate scores on a UAA-approved
placement test such as the Accuplacer Placement test.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Req
Special Note: This is an introductory course designed for health science
majors and assumes prior knowledge of college preparatory high
school chemistry and algebra. CHEM A103L is the laboratory
component of this course and requires a separate registration.
Survey of topics including: matter, energy, units of measurement, the
periodic table, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding,
radioactivity, oxidation-reduction reactions, solutions involving acids,
bases and buffers; and an introduction to organic chemistry with units
on functional groups and the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and
alkynes.
88120 P31 M 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 119 Curtis 08/24-12/12

CHEM A103L *Survey of Chemistry Lab 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CHEM A103.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this
course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the
faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses
the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the
instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled
meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on
a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either
of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the
responsibility of the student.
Chemistry Lab Fee-MS: $45.00
An introductory chemistry laboratory course with experiments
designed to introduce students to the basics of laboratory equipment,
data collection, data analysis, and reporting; and to illustrate, augment
and apply concepts covered in CHEM A103.
88121 P31 W 09:00A-11:45A SNOD 108 Curtis 08/24-12/12

CHEM A105 *General Chemistry I 3.0 CR ... section/instructor added
Prerequisite: MATH A105 with minimum grade of C.
Registration Restrictions: CHEM A055 with a minimum grade of C or
college preparatory high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C.
If the MATH A105 prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate scores on
the SAT or ACT tests or appropriate scores on a UAA-approved
placement test such as the Accuplacer placement test.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Req
Special Note: Assumes prior knowledge of college preparatory high
school chemistry and algebra. CHEM A105L is the lab component of
this course and requires a separate registration.
Introduction to general chemistry for science majors which includes
topics in elements and compounds, the periodic table, atomic and
subatomic theory and spectroscopy, bonding, various chemical
reactions, thermodynamics, atomic and molecular interactions in
gases, liquids, solids and solution chemistry.
88123 P31 M 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 119 Harms-Smyth 08/24-12/12
89260 P32 M 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 117 Carpenter   08/24-12/12
 

 

CHEM A105L *General Chemistry I Lab 1.0 CR ... section added
Prerequisite: CHEM A105.
Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sci Lab Only
Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this
course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the
faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses
the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the
instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled
meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on
a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either
of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the
responsibility of the student.
Chemistry Lab Fee: $45.00
An introductory chemistry laboratory course with experiments
designed to introduce students to the basics of laboratory equipment,
data collection, data analysis, and reporting; and to illustrate, augment
and apply concepts covered in CHEM A105.
88125 P31 W 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 108 Harms-Smyth 08/24-12/12
89256 P32 W 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 108 Harms-Smyth 08/24-12/12

Communication / COMM

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

COMM A111 *Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3.0 CR ... section added ... room change
Course Attributes: UAA GER Oral Communication Req
A survey of communication principles, theories, and skills including
interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking.
Students develop oral communication skills through practice in a variety of
individual activities, group activities, and individual and group presentations.
87666 P31 W 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 08/24-12/12
89255 P32 T  04:00P-06:45P JKB 122 SNOD 103 Bloomstrom  08/24-12/12

COMM A237 *Interpersonal Communication 3.0 CR
Course Attributes: UAA GER Oral Communication Req
Study of theories and skills related to dyadic communication and the
variables which affect it, including conflict, culture, gender, rules, and
context. Students will develop oral communication skills designed to
improve communication in relationships by engaging in a variety of
individual exercises, individual presentations, and group presentations.
87705 P31 R 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 08/24-12/12

COMM A241 *Public Speaking 3.0 CR ... section added
Course Attributes: UAA GER Oral Communication Req
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 presentations.
87669 P31 W 07:00P-09:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 08/24-12/12
87670 P32 R 01:00P-03:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 08/24-12/12
89372 P33 M 04:00P-06:45P SNOD 103 Praetorius 08/24-12/12

 

Community Education / CED

For more community education classes see CIOS (Grant Writing) and PER.

CED A049 Aleut Basket Weaving .0 CR
Grade Mode: Non-Graded.
CED Lab/Material Fee: $40.00
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $95.00
Students will learn how to begin a basket and will twine, weave, add spokes and weavers (weft and waft) weaving outward to form a circle ending up with a pin made from three different colors of grass. They will also learn to split the grasses used in the basket-making process.

Note: This class may continue for an additional session if there are enough students.
88203 PE1 S 10:00A-01:00P FSM 20 Pardue 09/12-10/03

CED A049 Community Chorus .0 CR ... CANCELLED
Grade Mode: Non-Graded MSC Non-Credit Fee: $35.00 This is a performance oriented community chorus for those who produce an acceptable sound for choral singing. Secondary school students are admitted by permission of instructor.
87317 PO2 R 07:00P-09:00P WAHS Eaddy 08/24-12/12

CED A049 Community Concert Band .0 CR  ... CANCELLED
Grade Mode: Non-Graded MSC Special Note: Underage students require permission of instructor. Class will meet at Teeland Middle School located off Seldon Rd at 2788
N Seward Meridian Pkwy in Wasilla. MSC Non-Credit Fee: $35.00 This is a performance oriented community concert band for those who read music, play and instrument and produce an acceptable sound. 87316 PO1 M 07:00P-09:00P TMS Huyck 08/17-12/12
Note: early start date!

CED A049 Computers for the Complete Beginner .0 CR ... room change
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $95.00
An introduction to using a personal computer (PC) designed for people
with no previous computer knowledge. Covers Windows XP, word
processing, spreadsheets, data management, e-mail, the internet and
graphics. The course will start with basic start-up procedures, Windows
commands and commonly used software programs.
88238 PE3 F 01:00P-04:00P JKB 107 FSM 104 Iliff 09/12-10/03

CED A049 GPS Navigation Basics .0 CR
Grade Mode: Non-Graded
MSC Special Note: Students are not required to have a GPS, but may
use their own if available. GPS receivers will be available for the class.
MSC Non-Credit Fee: $55.00
Global Position System (GPS is a technology that has revolutionized
how we navigate. This 2-day class will introduce participants to the
fundamentals of GPS and explain what the instruction manual left out.
Day one will cover basic operation, reading sky plots, creating
waypoints, navigation, understanding coordinate systems and
problems unique to Alaska. On day two students will apply what they
learned by searching for designated waypoints in the local area. The
popular activity of geocaching will be discussed.
88205 PE2 R 06:30P-09:30P FSM 105 TBA 09/10
and S 10:00A-01:00P FSM 105 TBA 09/12
 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION (non-credit) Our goal is to provide a variety of learning and teaching opportunities for a diverse community in order to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of our residents. Enrollment: Enrollment in community education classes is on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-enrollment is required. The decision to cancel a class for lack of enrollment is made one week prior to the start date. We will accept registrations up to the starting date of the class; however we emphasize the importance of early registration. By waiting until the last minute to sign up you risk the possibility that the class is full or has been cancelled. Unless otherwise noted, enrollment in community education classes is for adults 18 and older. Register online or on-site. Call 745-9746 for registration information. Fees: Course fees are based on the cost of instruction, supplies and promotion and vary with each course. Fees are payable at the time of registration. If the class is cancelled or rescheduled you will be notified. It is important that we have both daytime and evening telephone phone numbers where you can be reached. Refunds: If a class is cancelled a full refund will be given. No refunds are provided after the class begins. Interested in teaching? Perhaps you have a special talent or expertise in a particular area and would like to teach a non-credit class for MSC. Call the Workforce Development & Community Education office at 745-9718 for more information.   Are you interested in teaching? MSC is always looking for qualified instructors to teach for our Workforce Development and Community Education departments. Perhaps you have a special skill or expertise in a particular area and would like to teach a non-credit class for us. (change wording here to direct people to apply online ) Call the Workforce Development & Community Education office at 745-9718 for more information.

 

Computer Information & Office Systems / CIOS

Please check the CIOS website for updated information.
http://www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios

 

Skill Center Orientations Attend one of these sessions if you are taking PS section classes. Monday, August 24 - 10:00 am Wednesday, August 26 - 6:00 pm Friday, August 28 - 11:00 am in FSM 106
Get your Office Foundations OEC (Occupational Endorsement Certificate) On-Campus or On-Line in One Semester!
On-Line Option Orientation Thursday, August 20 1-4 p.m., FSM 104 Attendance Mandatory	On-Campus Option Orientation Mandatory attendance at one of the scheduled Skill Center Orientations in FSM 106
Additional CIOS OECs Available On-Campus Only: Bookkeeping Support, Medical Office Support, Office Support, Office Digital Media
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. Skill Center Hours Fall 2009 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 * August 28, September 4, December 4 & 11 only Note: Most CIOS Skill Center courses (PS1 sections) have an alternative for students unable to attend class on campus. Please see the CIOS website (www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios) to determine your eligibility for a work-from-home option.

CIOS A101 Keyboarding 3.0 CR
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both CIOS A101 and (CIOS
A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Offered either as classroom or open-entry
individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces keyboarding skills and emphasizes correct techniques and
development of speed, accuracy, and proofreading. Introduces word
processing concepts to produce personal and business letters, tables,
and reports.
87318 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12
87319 PS2 TR 12:30P-02:30P FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A101A Keyboard A: Basic Keyboarding 1.0 CR
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both CIOS A101 and (CIOS
A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Open-entry individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the keyboard alphabet, number, and symbol keys.
Emphasizes techniques and mechanics of keyboarding by touch.
87322 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A101B Keyboard B: Business Documents I 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both CIOS A101 and (CIOS
A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Open-entry individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces keyboarding of memos, personal and business letters, and
envelopes in a word processing program and continues to develop
keyboarding speed and accuracy.
87323 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A101C Keyboard C: Business Documents II 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101B.
Special Note: Credit will not be counted for both CIOS A101 and (CIOS
A101A and CIOS A101B and CIOS A101C).
MSC Special Note: Open-entry individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces keyboarding of simple reports and tables in a word
processing program and continues to develop keyboarding speed and
accuracy.
87324 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A102 Keyboarding Skill Building 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
Special Note: May be repeated with only 1 credit in each semester.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Emphasizes development of keyboarding speed and accuracy.
87325 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A108 Digital Design Fundamentals 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A113 and CIOS A130A.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces design fundamentals as they apply to using desktop
publishing, image editing, and web design applications to
communicate through online or print media.
87326 PM1 M 09:00A-11:45A FSM 104 Forsythe 08/24-09/28
 

CIOS A113 Operating Systems: MS Windows 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Open-entry individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the MS Windows operating system. Includes file and disk
management, the control panel, desktop, utilities, MS Windows setup,
and maintenance.
87330 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A115 10-Key for Business Calculations 2.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of placement into MATH A055.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Introduces the 10-key touch control method to solve business-related
calculations while developing speed and accuracy.
87332 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A116 Business Calculations 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: [MATH A054 with minimum grade of C or ASSET
Numerical Skills with score of 43].
Introduces business calculations and use of calculators by touch to
solve problems in bank records, payroll, trade and cash discounts,
mark-up and markdown, interest, consumer credit, depreciation,
inventory, financial statements, insurance, and taxes.
87333 P31 R 09:00A-11:45A FSM 104 Hensel 08/24-12/12

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.
87334 PX1 WEB Evans 08/24-12/12
    MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for
    updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios. Web-based courses
    require computer skills and have computer requirements. Check
    http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/distanceeducation for system requirements,
    student resources, and the DE Student Guide.
    Instructor contact: rebeccamevans@verizon.net

CIOS A120A Bookkeeping Applications I: QuickBooks 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
Special Note: Knowledge of bookkeeping principles is recommended.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces the QuickBooks accounting program. Covers basic
bookkeeping procedures for company setup and maintenance, data
input for check register, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
banking, and sales tax.
87335 PX1 WEB Evans 08/24-09/26
    MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for
    updated information at www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios. Web-based courses
    require computer skills and have computer requirements. Check
    http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/distanceeducation for system requirements,
    student resources, and the DE Student Guide.
    Instructor contact: rebeccamevans@verizon.net

CIOS A125A Electronic Communications I: MS Outlook 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces electronic communication and time management features
of Microsoft Outlook.
87336 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A130A Word Processing I: MS Word 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces fundamentals, concepts, and applications of word
processing. Students learn basic commands needed to create, format,
edit, and print documents.
87340 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

 

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)
Introduces fundamental concepts in the design and use of
spreadsheets. Includes basic commands, formulas and functions, and
inserting of charts, objects, and hyperlinks.
87345 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12
87347 PY1 WEB Skill Center 08/24-12/12
    MSC Special Note for PY1: Web-based class. Students must have MS Excel
    2007 to complete the assignments. Please check the CIOS website for
    updated information at: http://www.matsu/alaska.edu/cios to ensure your
    success. Instructor contact: cios@matsu.alaska.edu

CIOS A140A Databases I: MS Access 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the fundamentals and concepts of creating a relational
database including tables, queries, forms, and reports.
87351 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A146 Internet Concepts & Applications 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces and applies Internet concepts, tools, and applications.
Includes use of electronic mail, search strategies for research,
academic, and personal use, the study of security and ethics issues,
and new Internet technologies.
87353 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A150A Presentations: MS PowerPoint 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A and CIOS A113.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Covers presentation software and design techniques for creating
professional presentations. Incorporates tools for enhancing
presentations with various objects.
87356 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A152A Digital Imaging & Applications: Photoshop 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A108 and CIOS A130A and CIOS A146.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces the fundamentals, concepts, and applications of digital
imaging techniques, including basic digital design fundamentals,
enhancing images, and creating images for use in print or on the web.
87358 PN1 T 07:00P-09:45P JKB 124 Howes 08/24-12/12
    MSC Special Note: Offered in blended format. Students are required to
    attend class weekly but may choose between on-site and distance Elive
    option. They are also to participate via the Web for other class activities.
    Must have Photoshop CS4 to complete the assignments. Blended courses or
    online courses require computer skills and have computer requirements.
    Check http://distanceeducation.uaa.alaska.edu/requirements/ for system
    requirements, student resources and the DE Student Guide.
    Instructor contact: pfrmh@uaa.alaska.edu.

CIOS A153A Website Design: HTML 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A146.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces designing web pages and documents using Hypertext
Markup Language (HTML). Emphasizes sound design principles and
the use of CSS for formatting and layout.
87361 PM1 M 09:00A-11:45A FSM 104 Forsythe 10/05-11/02

 

CIOS A154B Desktop Pub I: MS Publisher 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
Special Note: Students are strongly encouraged to complete CIOS
A254B to gain a fuller understanding of this topic.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces fundamentals and concepts of desktop publishing and
design elements used to create a variety of documents for publication,
including flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
87364 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A156 Web Graphics: Fireworks 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A130A and CIOS A146 and [CIOS A153A or CIOS
A153B].
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the concepts and skills for creating and optimizing web
graphics such as animated GIFs, slices, and image maps.
87403 PM1 M 09:00A-11:45A FSM 104 Forsythe 11/09-12/07

CIOS A160 Business English 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: [PRPE A086 with minimum grade of C or ASSET Writing
Skills with score of 40].
Special Note: Recommend CIOS A161A and CIOS A260A.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Analyzes sentence structure and usage in business communications for
application to proofreading and editing documents.
87404 P31 MW 01:00P-02:15P FSM 104 Forsythe 08/24-12/12

CIOS A161A Proofreading 2.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of placement into ENGL A111 and
keyboarding skills of 30 net words per minute or higher.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces proofreading techniques applied to business
communication. Develops skills in proofreading for content, usage,
grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
87365 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

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.
87366 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A164 Filing 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Introduces filing terminology, techniques, and ARMA (American
Records Management Association) filing rules as they apply to
alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing systems.
87367 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A190 Grant Proposal Writing 1.0 CR ...  room change sec PM1
... sec P01 CANCELLED
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.

87405 PM1 FS 09:00A-04:30P FSM 104 JKB 107 Adler 10/02-10/03
88236 PO1 FS 09:00A-04:30P WES Adler 09/11-09/12 Note: Section PO1 will meet at Willow Elementary School (WES).

CIOS A190 Applied Grant Writing 2.0 CR
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Presents an in-depth description and analysis of components of a grant
proposal and provides an introduction to writing a complete and
competitive proposal.
87406 PM2 FS 09:00A-04:30P FSM 104  Adler 10/16 &10/17
         and FS 09:00A-04:30P FSM 104   Adler 10/30 & 10/31

 

CIOS A201A Document Processing 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A101A.
MSC Special Note: Offered either as classroom or open-entry
individualized course.
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.
87369 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12
87370 PS2 TR 12:30P-02:30P FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A207 Machine Transcription 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: [CIOS A101B or CIOS A101C] and CIOS A161A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies word processing and proofreading skills to create quality
documents using transcription equipment. Designed for students with
no previous transcription experience.
87371 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

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.
87372 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

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.
87373 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A220A Bookkeeping Applications II: QuickBooks 2.0 CR ... start date change
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.
87374 PX1 WEB Evans 08/24 09/28-12/12
    MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for
    updated information at: http://www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios. Web-based
    courses require computer skills and have computer requirements. Check
    http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/distanceeducation for system requirements,
    student resources, and the DE Student Guide.
    Instructor contact: rebeccaevans@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
Presents intermediate and advanced word processing and desktop
publishing. Includes styles, graphics, merging documents, object
linking and embedding, publishing as a web page, working with master
documents, indexes, table of contents, on-screen business forms and
macros.
87377 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

 

CIOS A235A Spreadsheets II: MS Excel 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A135A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course or Web-based
course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00 (sec PS1)
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00 (sec PY1)
Presents concepts and techniques for using Excel to solve problems
and make decisions. Topics include design and construction of
spreadsheets and templates, macros, data exchange, database
features, enhancing charts, and other advanced functions.
87381 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12
87383 PY1 See posted days/times WEB Skill Center 08/24-12/12
    Note: Section PY1 is a web-based class. Students must have MS Excel 2007
    to complete the assignments. Please check the CIOS website for updated
    information at: http://www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios to ensure your success.
    Instructor contact: cios@matsu.alaska.edu

CIOS A240A Databases II: MS Access 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A140A.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Presents concepts and techniques for using Access databases to solve
problems and make decisions. Includes advanced features of queries,
forms, filters, relationships, and integration with other applications.
87386 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

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.
87388 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A251A Desktop Publishing & Applications: InDesign 3.0 CR
... CANCELLED
Prerequisite: CIOS A108 and CIOS A130A. MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Presents fundamental digital design techniques and the utilization of desktop publishing software to generate professional publications.
87389 PN1 W 07:00P-09:45P FSM 104 Howes 08/24-12/12
MSC Special Note: Offered in blended format. Students are required to attend class weekly but may choose between on-site and distance Elive option. They are also required to participate via the Web for other class activities. Must have InDesign CS4 to complete the assignments. Blended courses or online courses require computer skills and have computer requirements. Check http://distanceeducation.uaa.alaska.edu/requirements/ for system requirements, student resources and the DE Student Guide. Instructor contact: pfrmh@uaa.alaska.edu

CIOS A259 Preparing Electronic Documents: Acrobat 1.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A130A and CIOS A146.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Covers publishing documents in portable document format, and
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.
87392 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

 

CIOS A262A Professional Development 3.0 CR
Instructor Approval Required
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Examines how to assess personal talents and career goals to develop
appropriate cover letters, resumes, and portfolios. Emphasizes job
search techniques, preparing to be successful during interviews and
how to be successful on the job.
87395 PY1 WEB Skill Center 08/24-12/12
    MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for
    updated information at: http://www.matsu. alaska.edu/cios to ensure your
    success. Instructor contact: cios@matsu.alaska.edu

CIOS A264A Records Management 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A140A and CIOS A164.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies principles learned in CIOS A164 to management of information
and records. Covers the field of records management, legal and ethical
issues, and controls and technology related to creation, use,
maintenance, protection, retrieval, and disposition of paper and
electronic records.
87407 P31 T 05:00P-06:45P FSM 104 Hensel 08/24-12/12

CIOS A265 Office Management 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A165 and CIOS A260A.
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Examines workplace trends, management techniques, communication,
conflict resolution, ethics, diversity, technology, legal issues, and the
changing roles of the administrative professional.
87408 PX1 WEB Hensel 08/24-12/12
    MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for
    updated information at www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios. Web-based courses
    require computer skills and have computer requirements. Check
    http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/distanceeducation for system requirements,
    student resources, and the DE Student Guide.
    Instructor contact: ghensel@matsu.alaska.edu

CIOS A267 Law Office Procedures: Client Documents 3.0 CR
Prerequisite: CIOS A201A and [CIOS A230A or CIOS A230B].
Special Note: Students are encouraged to complete the
complementary course, CIOS A266.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Applies word processing and computer skills to preparation of legal
documents in the areas of corporate, family, probate, real estate, and
bankruptcy law with emphasis on accuracy, style, and understanding
the purpose of the documents. Studies legal procedures and legal
vocabulary in these areas and examines law office organization and
legal ethics.
87396 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

CIOS A269 AK Rules of Civil Procedure 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.
87397 PY1 WEB Skill Center 08/24-12/12
    MSC Special Note: Web-based class. Please check the CIOS website for
    updated information at: www.matsu.alaska.edu/cios to insure your
    success. Instructor contact: cios@matsu.alaska.edu

CIOS A295 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.
MSC Special Note: Open-entry, individualized course.
Places students in business offices related to their educational
program and occupational objectives. Includes conference with faculty
coordinator.
87399 PS1 See posted days/times FSM 106 Skill Center 08/24-12/12

 

 

Computer Information Systems / CIS

 

CIS A105 Intro to Personal Computers 3.0 CR
                  & 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 systems, and application software to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics, and the Internet.
88042 P31 MW 07:00P-08:15P JKB 124 Bennett 08/24-12/12

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.
88043 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P FSM 104 Yarbrough-Moore 08/24-12/12

 

Computer & Network Technology / CNT

 

CNT A160 PC Operating Systems 3.0 CR ... instructor 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.
87885 P31 M 07:00P-09:45P JKB 115 Hereford 08/24-12/12

CNT A165 Customer Service Fundamentals 1.0 CR
MSC Distance Delivery Fee: $38.00
Introduces basic customer service principles, including relationships, perceptions, telephone techniques, quality, ethics, record keeping, interpersonal relationships, and teamwork.
87886 PX1 WEB Rye 08/24-12/12
    MSC Special Note: Section PX1 is a Web-based course. Web-based courses
    require computer skills and have computer requirements.
    Check http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ distanceeducation for system requirements,
    student resources and the DE Student Guide.
    Instructor contact: pffor@uaa.alaska.edu

CNT A170 Cisco Academy Network Fundamentals 4.0 CR ... instructor change
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Covers networking fundamentals and develops basic skills in designing, installing, and troubleshooting local area networks. Topics include cabling, cabling closets, Ethernet technologies, management devices, protocols, sub-netting, network device selection, installation and troubleshooting.
87887 P31 TR 07:00P-09:45P JKB 115 Morrison 08/24-12/12

CNT A210 PC Technician Fundamentals 3.0 CR ... instructor change
Prerequisite: CIS A105.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduction to the principles of personal computer hardware/software maintenance and troubleshooting. The course is designed to give the student equivalent experience of a PC technician that has been working for six months.
87891 P31 TR 04:00P-05:15P JKB 107 Morrison 08/24-12/12

CNT A212 Network Technician Fundamentals 3.0 CR ... instructor change
Prerequisite: CNT A210.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Introduces the principles of developing, installing, maintaining and troubleshooting Peer-to-Peer, Local Area, and Wide Area Networks. Designed to serve the needs of advanced computer end-users interested in mastering broad, vendor-independent networking concepts. Provides students with the knowledge and experience required to pass the CompTIA Network + exam.
87893 P31 F 01:00P-03:45P JKB 115 Banks 08/24-12/12

CNT A241 Administering and Supporting 3.0 CR ... instructor change
                   Windows Workstations & Server
Prerequisite: CNT A240.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Presents concepts and skills necessary to install and configure Windows Server on stand-alone computers and on client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain.
87895 PM1 MW 04:00P-06:45P JKB 107 Banks 08/24-10/07

CNT A242 Windows Network Infrastructure Administration 3.0 CR ... instructor change
Prerequisite: CNT A241.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage the network infrastructure associated with a Windows domain.
87896 PM1 MW 04:00P-06:45P JKB 107 Banks 10/12-12/01

CNT A245 Windows Directory Services Design 2.0 CR
Prerequisite: CNT A243.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Provides students with the knowledge and skills to design a Microsoft Windows directory services infrastructure in an enterprise network.
87914 PM1 TR 06:00P-07:50P JKB 107 Lewellyn 08/25-10/08

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.
87915 PM1 TR 06:00P-07:50P JKB 107 Lewellyn 10/13-12/01

CNT A270 Cisco Academy Switch 4.0 CR .. instructor change
                   and Intermediate Routing
Prerequisites: CNT A261.
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Covers local area network management and provides skill development in managing traffic and network devices to ensure optimal throughput. Topics include router and switch configuration, advanced routing protocols, and identifying and resolving network congestion problems
88506 P31 TR 04:00P-05:45P JKB 115 Banks 08/24-12/12

CNT A276 Independent Project 3.0 CR ... note added
Registration Restrictions: Faculty Permission; and working knowledge of CNT topics.
MSC Special Note: Virtualization will be the focus Independent Projects this fall. Students have asked for an opportunity to study several virtualization products. The class size has been expanded so those who choose can participate in a group project which will research and prototype a virtual environment. Students who may not be interested in virtualization and have other independent project goals can work independent of the group virtualization project.
Develops, implements, and completes a project based on a relevant technological issue. Student works closely with faculty to produce an end product and report.
87899 P31 ARRANGED Banks 08/24-12/12

CNT A282 Work Study 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Faculty Permission; and successful completion of 12 credits in the CNT program.
Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass
Provides supervised workplace experience in industry settings. Integrates advanced level knowledge and practice to demonstrate skill competencies.
87900 P31 ARRANGED Banks 08/24-12/12
 

 

 

Construction Management / CM

Crosslisted with AET courses.

CM A101 Fundamentals of CADD for Building Construction 4.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
Cross-Listed with: AET A101
MSC Special Note: Advisor approval needed - 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.
88173 P31 W 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Jardel 08/24-12/12

CM A102 Methods of Building Construction 3.0 CR
Registration Restrictions: Proof of eligibility for placement into MATH A105 and ENGL A111.
MSC Special Note: Advisor approval needed - See an Academic Counselor for approval.
Cross-Listed with: AET A102
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.
88174 P31 T 05:00P-07:25P FSM 206 Lundin 08/24-12/12

 

CM A201 Construction Project Management I 3.0 CR
... ADDED ... room change
Prerequisites: CM A101 and CM A102.
Examines construction project management methods and processes. Includes project delivery systems introduction and contract types; contract administration procedures; jobsite planning and logistics; and managing labor, materials, and equipment.
88930  P31  W  04:30P-06:55P  FSM 206 FSM 105  Lundin  08/24-12/12

CM A213 Civil Technology 4.0 CR ... instructor change
Prerequisite: CM A101 and CM A102.
Cross-Listed with: AET A213
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Outlines elements of civil design, including soils and soil mechanics, foundations, roads, utilities using local, state, and federal regulations. Students will also be introduced to elements of construction surveying. 88175 P31 T 05:00P-10:00P JKB 125 Schoming 08/24-12/12

CM A231 Structural Technology 4.0 CR
Prerequisite: CM A101 and CM A102.
Cross-Listed with: AET A231
Computer Classroom Fee: $25.00
Examines structural theory and the physical principles that underlie structural behavior. Includes the use of materials in a manner to maintain structural stability against the natural forces of gravity, wind, snow, and earthquakes. Covers connection detailing and code requirements for wood, steel, and reinforced concrete.
88176 P31 W 07:00P-10:00P JKB 107 Haan 08/24-12/12
and R 08:00P-10:00P JKB 107 Haan 08/24-12/12
 

 

Counseling / COUN

 

COUN A107 Managing Stress 1.0 CR
MSC Special Note: Must attend both days for credit.
Examines general causes of stress and effective methods to eliminate or manage stress in your own life.
88044 PM1 S 09:00A-05:00P FSM 107 Welton 09/12 & 09/26
 

 

Creative Writing & Literary Arts / CWLA

 

CWLA A259 Short Format Introduction to Creative Writing 1.0 CR
... CANCELLED ... date change
Special Note: This course may be taken up to six times for credit. MSC Special Note: Class will meet at Willow Elementary School (WES). Introduction to one type of creative writing conducted in short one-credit workshops.
88304 PO1 W 06:00P-08:45P WES Birdsall 08/24-12/12 8/26-9/23

CWLA A260A Introduction to Creative Writing: 3.0 CR
                        Multiple Forms
Special Note: This course may be taken twice for credit.
MSC Learning Resource Center: $5.00
Introduction to two or more types of creative writing, with close analysis of each student's work.
87706 P31 W 01:00P-03:45P JKB 122 Birdsall 08/24-12/12