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Marine Biology (Offered through the Environmental Science Department) |
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MAR 49000 - Seminar (1-4)
Small groups which meet with faculty members for in-depth study and discussion of particular topics, for example Top-down Control of Marine Populations, Cephalopod Biology and Ecology, Ecology of Modular Organisms, or Marine Research Methods. Appropriate course descriptions are published as seminars are offered; student-initiated topics welcome. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 49200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 49900 - Senior Project (1-8)
The senior project is the capstone of the student’s undergraduate career. The goal of the course is to identify, plan, implement, and evaluate a project that focuses the student’s skills and knowledge on his or her professional interests. Projects may be planned individually or in small groups. Students may register in increments of 2 or more credit hours, not to exceed twelve. Offered Fall/Spring.
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Master of Arts (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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MAP 60000 - Graduate Seminar for Master of Arts (3)
The initial course taken by all MAP students. Concepts and issues covered include discussions and activities dealing with critical thinking, research development concepts, and other issues involved in self-directed learning models and methods. Students who need additional background in research methods, quantitative or qualitative methods, writing methods, or other advanced skills needed to complete the program may be advised to enroll in such courses or develop the skills through independent study. Since the range of interests and skills in the MAP may be broad and diverse, this course concentrates on the development of the cohort and the critical analytical skills and abilities needed. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAP 62000 - Contract Learning Experiences: Research (3-12)
Under the supervision of the faculty mentor, students acquaint themselves with the best that has been (or is being) thought, said, or done in their subject area. They will articulate the ways in which their particular topic is embedded within at least one comprehensive area of thought. Students may take, as an option and with their academic advisor’s approval, courses from the existing graduate curriculum that are relevant to their study plan or complete separate directed study courses. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MAP 64000 - Contract Learning Experiences: Practicum (3-12)
Under the supervision of the faculty advisor, students engage in a practicum experience in which they put into practice what they have discovered and articulated during the MAP 62000 Research Phase. Students may take, as an option and with the advisor’s approval, courses from the existing graduate curriculum that are relevant to the study plan or complete separate directed study courses. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MAP 68000 - Directed Study (1-3)
Designed for students who wish to pursue topics not available in regularly scheduled classes. A plan of study is developed with the assistance of an appropriate regular or adjunct faculty member. Approval of advisor, Program Director, Department Chair, and Academic Dean required. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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MAP 68100 - Contract Learning Experiences: Project Demonstrating Mastery (3-12)
Under the supervision of the faculty advisor, students write or otherwise complete a thesis or major product, in which they make an original, significant contribution to the area of study. Students may take, as an option and with the advisor’s approval, courses from the existing graduate curriculum that are relevant to the study plan or complete separate directed study courses. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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Master of Business Administration (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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MBA 60100 - Designs and Principles of Research (3)
A specific review of quantitative and qualitative research methods will be conducted in preparation of a thesis research proposal. Current literature review and investigative techniques will be practiced to secure relevant information for a proposed thesis topic. The written and oral presentation of both the research proposal and final thesis will be practiced for the effective communication of issues. A formal oral Thesis Proposal Presentation is a deliverable. This course entails the development of the student’s Thesis research proposal and positions the work of the investigation to begin at the completion of this course. Offered: Spring
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MBA 61000 - Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting (3)
Governmental and not-for-profit entities utilize special accounting rules and procedures. This course involves the study and research of these special accounting rules and reporting practices set forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and other professional accounting organizations. Prerequisite: Advanced undergraduate accounting course or equivalent. Offered as needed.
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MBA 61100 - Accounting for Executive Action (3)
Systems and procedures for budgeting and control, including cost and profit planning, responsibility accounting, cost behavior patterns, operating and capital budgeting, and accounting data for decision making. Prerequisite: Introductory course(s) in accounting or equivalent. Offered as needed.
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MBA 61600 - Fundamentals of Financial Instruments & Institutions (1)
This course will familiarize students with the fundamental concepts, models and theories of financial markets, instruments and institutions. Students will be provided a basic survey of (a) the nature and forms of financial markets; (b) the financial instruments available for investing, financing operations and managing various kinds of financial risk and the markets which trade these instruments; and (c) the role and operation of financial institutions and regulatory bodies. Offered: Fall
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MBA 61700 - Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC/LEAD) (3)
This course is limited to those individuals within the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s LEAD program. By permission of instructor only. Prerequisite: LEAD Program Participation. Offered as needed.
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MBA 62100 - Organizational Behavior (3)
Focus on individuals and groups within organizational systems including organizational dynamics, behavior, design, and other factors impacting organizational success. Offered Spring.
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MBA 62300 - Valuation (2)
This course will examine a variety of valuation methodologies, including income approaches, asset-based approaches, and market approaches. Specific focus will be on the discounted cash flow analysis and selection of appropriate discount rates. Students will examine concrete valuation cases to put valuation theory into practice. The course will address both public and privately held companies. Prerequisite: MBA 61600 . Offered: Spring
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MBA 62400 - Managerial Economics (3)
This course will familiarize students with the fundamental concepts, models and theories of economics with a focus on their relevance to business decision making. The interaction of information, economic incentives and market competition and how these interact to determine prices, products available, profits, and patterns of trade and organization will be explored. At the end of this course, students should be able to understand how basic economic reasoning can lead to improved managerial decisions. Offered: Summer.
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MBA 62500 - Organization Development (3)
An examination of the theory and practice of change processes in organizations, this course will pay special attention to the planning and management of change. Globalization, technological advances and community expectations all impact the nature of work and how organizations are designed. Students will examine the constraints and opportunities of sustainability in organizations and the roles leaders play in fostering innovation, and determining the timing and rate of growth. Offered Fall.
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MBA 62700 - Entrepreneurship (3)
This course immerses students in the dynamic, cash driven environment of the entrepreneur by studying case histories of lifestyle ventures, smaller profitable ventures, and fast-growth ventures. This comprehensive course focuses on new venture management and the process of developing strategies and plans for successful entrepreneurial operations. Offered: Spring
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MBA 62800 - E-Business (3)
The subject of E-Business is an exciting and cutting edge component of entrepreneurial studies. This course is designed to educate the student to the level whereby he or she will be able to plan for and implement an e-business start-up or be able to lead the transition team of a traditional bricks and mortar business that is expanding to include e-business solutions in its business strategy. Offered: Spring
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MBA 63100 - Human Resource Management (2)
Strategic planning, development, and management of human resource capital focusing on both human and regulatory issues within the organization. Title VII, labor relations, task and work analysis, performance management, compensation, and other HRM topics examined as they affect supervisors and managers. Offered: Fall
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MBA 63200 - The Business of Entertainment (3)
This course would examine the business economics, financing, production, and marketing of entertainment in the United States and overseas including: movies, music, television programming, broadcasting, cable, casino gambling and wagering, publishing, performing arts, sports, theme parks, and toys and games. This course would also explore the economics of networks and advertising including policy implications and box-office behavior. Offered: Summer
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MBA 63500 - Health Services Finances (3)
An examination will be offered of the challenges of how the US health service systems function financially including private, insurance coverage, and publicly funded programs that interface with non-profit, private, and governmental service organizations. Contractual negotiations that build the relationships among doctors, laboratories, clinics, and hospitals, utilization review, coding, and billing will be discussed. The Stark law and Anti-kickback Safe Harbors legislation will be brought into the discussion of the financial limitations placed on some health service entities. Prerequisites: MBA 61600 and MBA 61800 . Offered: Summer
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MBA 63600 - Health Service Systems & Policies (3)
Examines the structures, functioning, and financing of the US Health services system. Emphasizes foundational concepts of health and illness; health care cost; quality, access, and utilization; workforce; competition in health care markets; and supplier, provider, and payer effectiveness and efficiency. Investigates consumer behavior, determinants of demand for health services, determinates of costs in health care organizations, the roles of competition and regulation, insurance, financing, and looks at alternative approaches applied in other nations. Reviews the current information management systems that are used to coordinate services and administrate the various components of health services systems. Offered Fall.
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MBA 63800 - Health Services Current Topics (3)
Analyzes current information and management systems including workforce planning and productivity, financial planning and monitoring, quality assurance, staffing and scheduling, administrative information systems, patient care systems, and legal/regulatory requirements for security and confidentiality. Evaluates alternative uses of computer technology in health services including telehealth and electronic patient records. Tracks and provides supportive materials to address dynamic shifts in contemporary health service administration and in such requirements as the Stark Law, Anti-kickback Safe Harbor, Medicare, and Medicaid legislation. Offered Spring.
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MBA 63900 - Health Services Evaluation & Outcomes (3)
Offers quantitative methods in health services management to allow the administrator to evaluate programs and services for their effectiveness and efficiencies. Topics include: cost-benefit analysis, activity analysis, outcome assessment, designing of program evaluations, and reporting results. Tools will be provided to measure the magnitude of problems posed by different diseases, determine what health services are affected by the problems, and identify ways to eliminate or mediate the conditions while improving prevention and treatment. Prerequisites: MBA 61800 , MBA 62400 , and MBA 65200 . Offered: Summer
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MBA 64000 - Quality Management Practices (3)
Practical applications of major quality management systems and models focusing on the integration of a number of models and approaches in order to ensure successful implementation.
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MBA 64200 - Marketing and Social Media (3)
This course develops the techniques and strategies for marketing in a global and technologically changing environment. It examines the traditional areas of planning, pricing, promotion, and product and brand management. It also includes the impacts of social media and globalization on the development of marketing strategy. Included are understanding the possibilities and challenges raised by new distribution channels, customer feedback loops, customer/employee/owner loyality mechanisms, and overall strategy development and communications processes with increasingly technologically mediated organizations. Offered: Fall/Spring
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MBA 64400 - Health Services Ethical & Legal Issues (3)
Explores the laws that govern US health services systems and the inherent ethical issues involved in its delivery and development. Opportunities to gain certification for Institutional Review Board membership. Review of key laws governing health services practices including ERISA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, Stark, antitrust, fraud, and abuse. Offered Fall.
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MBA 65200 - Intermediate Statistics for Management (3)
An intermediate level course in statistics covering a review of point and interval estimation type I and II errors and hypothesis testing, with an extension to the analysis of simple survey designs, followed by a rigorous development of simple and multiple regression, elementary ANOVA, discrete data analysis, and nonparametric methods. Students will learn to work with the MINITAB statistical package and other spreadsheet programs. Offered: Spring
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MBA 65300 - Spreadsheet Modeling and Simulation (3)
This is a spreadsheet-based course in building decision models and simulating the uncertainty inherent in decision-making. It will build on basic statistical concepts in developing random simulations. Spreadsheet tools for conducting simulation analyses will be covered. Integration of data, modeling, and presentation of results will be stressed. Offered: Fall
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MBA 66300 - Business Ethics (3)
This course explores the ethical traditions of business including: the relationship between capitalism, corporations, and ethics; issues of justice and economic distribution; the relationship between business ethics and the environment; and ethical issues and current challenges in the workplace. Students will learn how to spot potential ethical issues before they become problems. Offered: Fall
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MBA 66400 - Leadership (3)
An experiential course that enables the student to examine several leadership styles, traits, and behaviors. The student will also discover a variety of group creative problem-solving techniques and processes. The students will examine their leadership role within a team-building environment. Students participate in class exercises and in an outdoor experiential lab environment. Offered Summer.
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MBA 66500 - Negotiation and Decision Making (3)
Introduces the theory and practice of negotiations. The course also covers major topics in decision making, including the psychological biases and factors relevant to decision-making under uncertainty. This course covers various types of negotiations, the negotiation process, and decision processes. Students will participate in several simulations and learn how to prepare for both negotiations and decisions, and assess the outcomes. Offered Fall.
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MBA 67000 - Corporate Finance (3)
Students will gain knowledge of financial and economic needs and processes within the organization, including financial needs and sources of funds, behavior of the economy, institutional structures and markets, internal financial decision making, performance and risk management and measurement. Offered: Fall
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MBA 67500 - Investments (4)
Course will cover return concepts, policy statements, investment alternatives and historic returns, efficient markets theory, Markowitz mean/variance portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model and extensions, asset pricing theory, portfolio strategies, and performance evaluation. Management of the student fund is an integral part of the class. Prerequisite: MBA 65200 or permission of instructor. Offered: Spring
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MBA 67600 - Risk Management & Derivatives (2)
This course will serve as an introduction to risk management using financial tools. Students will learn about the derivative instruments available, how they are traded and valued, and techniques for using these instruments to manage different kinds of balance sheet and corporate risk. . Prerequisites: MBA 67500 or permission of instructor (in addition, MBA 65300 is recommended, but not required) Offered Spring.
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MBA 68000 - Directed Study (1-3)
Individual study in a given field under the guidance of a faculty member. Offered as needed.
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MBA 68300 - Fund Management Practicum (1)
This is a 100% practical, lab-based course offered in summer to help students gain hands-on experience in applying the basic concepts of equity securities selection and modern portfolio theory by managing a real-life, institutional caliber equity portfolio. This course can be taken up to 3 times for credit. Offered: Spring.
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MBA 68500 - Internship (1-6)
Practical work experience or experiential opportunity in a given area of concentration under the guidance of a faculty member and on-site supervisor. Completion of a written report or document. Offered as needed.
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MBA 69000 - Seminar (1-3)
Small group meets with faculty member for in-depth study and discussion of particular topics. Appropriate course descriptions published when offered. Offered as needed.
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MBA 69200 - Special Topics (1-3)
Examination or study of a special topic or area. Course description published when offered. Offered as needed.
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MBA 69300 - Special Finance Topics (2)
Special topics offered depending on demand and program development, these topics will include: The Art of Trading, Options, Derivatives and Futures, Pensions, Commodities, and Managing the Student Fund. Prerequisite: MBA 65200 . Offered as needed.
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MBA 69500 - Research Project (3)
Undertaking of major research project under guidance of a faculty member. Involves in-depth study of a specific area. Quantitative or qualitative research methods are used in the completion of the project. Prerequisite: Recommend course in design and principles of research. Offered as needed.
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MBA 69700 - Capstone Course (3)
Integration and application of the skills learned in competitive strategy, finance, human resource management, marketing, accounting, operations management, and other functional areas through an interactive management simulation conducted in teams. Prerequisites: Completion of at least six (6) MBA or MCT courses representing across section of functional management disciplines or instructor permission. Offered: Fall/Spring
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MBA 69900 - Thesis (3-6)
Compilation, evaluation, interpretation, writing, and oral presentation of significant research in a business or management area. Research proposal and final product must be approved by the thesis committee. Prerequisite: Recommend course in design and principles of research. Offered as needed.
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Mathematics (Offered through the Environmental Science Department) |
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MT 09600 - Pre-College Mathematics (3)
A review of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers through concepts in fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, positive and negative numbers, and simple equations. Includes an introduction to geometry. Credits may not be applied toward a certificate or degree program. Offered Fall as needed.
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MT 09700 - Elementary Algebra (3)
Properties of real numbers, polynomials, factoring, exponents, radicals, algebraic fractions, graphing, solving linear equations, systems of linear equations, linear inequalities, absolute value equations, and quadratic equations. Credits may not be applied toward a certificate or degree. Prerequisite: MT 09600 or placement test. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MT 10100 - Intermediate Algebra (4)
Includes and extends topics covered in MT 09700 . Covers properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities; graphs, functions, and their applications; systems of equations; polynomials and polynomial functions; rational expressions, equations, and functions; radical expressions, equations and functions; quadratic equations and functions; exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisite: MT 09700 or placement test. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MT 12100 - Precalculus (4)
Equations integrated with geometry, including linear, power, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their inverses. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning GUR. Prerequisite: MT 10100 or placement test. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MT 21000 - Math Concepts (3)
Elementary set theory, the real number system, numeration systems, algorithms of arithmetic, logic and geometry, the metric system, calculators, computer programming, and probability and statistics. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning GUR. Prerequisite: MT 10100 or placement test. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MT 22000 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Science (4)
The fundamental principles of statistics including descriptive statistics, probability, linear regression, inferential statistics with science applications, and an introduction to the interpretation of the output of statistical analysis packages for microcomputers. Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning GUR. Prerequisite: MT 10100 or placement test. Offered Fall. Competencies: CU, CWD, PA, QS
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MT 23000 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
Differential and integral calculus of elementary algebraic and transcendental functions including trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions with associated analytic geometry. Prerequisite: MT 12100 , placement test or instructor permission. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: CU, CWD, QS
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MT 24000 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
Integration techniques and applications, infinite series, and associated analytic geometry. Prerequisite: MT 23000 or placement test. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MT 28000 - Directed Study (1-5)
Individual study in math under the guidance of a faculty member and by permission only. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: CU, QS
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MT 32000 - Advanced Statistics (4)
Practical application of both univariate and multivariate statistical methods including linear regression, analysis of variance, and general linear model. Design of research and evaluation of data. Prerequisite: MT 22000 or equivalent. Offered Spring. Competencies: CU, QS
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MT 35000 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
Vectors, curves, surfaces, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals, and an introduction to vector calculus. Prerequisite: MT 24000 . Offered Spring. Competencies: CU, QS
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MT 35500 - Introduction to Mathematical Proof and Theory (4)
This course is an introduction to reading and writing mathematical proof. This course will discuss the basic language of proof common to all branches of mathematics with a concentration on discrete mathematics. It will contain topics such as mathematical induction, set theory, logic, divisibility, combinatorics, and cardinality. Prerequisite: MT 35000 or permission of the instructor. Offered Spring. CU, QS
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MT 36000 - Differential Equations and Applications (4)
Ordinary differential equations, elementary methods of solution, linear differential equations, and systems of linear differential equations, power series, and an introduction to dynamical systems, with application to environmental sciences. Prerequisite: MT 24000 . Offered Fall as needed. Competencies: CU, QS
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MT 37000 - Linear Algebra and Applications (4)
Linear algebra and its applications. The topics of linear transformations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and orthogonality will be covered. Prerequisite: MT 24000 . Offered Fall as needed. Competencies: CU, QS
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MT 38000 - Directed Study (1-5)
Individual study in math under the guidance of a faculty member and by permission only. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: CU, QS
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MT 48000 - Directed Study (1-5)
Individual study in math under the guidance of a faculty member and by permission only. Offered Fall/Spring. Competencies: CU, QS
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Outdoor and Environmental Education (Offered through the Outdoor Studies Department) |
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OEE 60100 - Thesis Seminar I (1)
This seminar is to be taken in the initial semester of MSOEE program attendance, affording each student an opportunity to develop a thesis topic. The seminar meets weekly in order to explore research and project options, broaden participants’ understanding of current trends among researchers and practitioners in the field and support the development of a collaborative research environment within the cohort. The culminating paper will provide a working draft for the Thesis Proposal with particular emphasis on the literature review. This may be a quantitative or qualitative research proposal for the Research Thesis or a proposal for an action project to be carried out for a Project Thesis. At the end of the semester students present their work to invited peers and faculty.
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OEE 60500 - Outdoor and Environmental Education Literacy (2)
This course will experience the wide variety of outdoor and environmental curricula offered locally and nationally via readings on their history, philosophy, methods, and issues. Field trips and trainings will be utilized as appropriate to provide demonstration models and hands on experience in diverse approaches to implementing OEE curricula. The course will also explore certification and training options for the students enrolled in the Outdoor and Environmental Education Graduate Program.
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OEE 60700 - Teaching Methods for Outdoor and Environmental Education (4)
This course will cover in detail the theories and methods used in outdoor and environmental education. Students will learn to integrate the natural sciences into standard outdoor and environmental teaching methods. The emphasis is on practical techniques utilized in both formal and non-formal education in an environmental context. Course will include off-campus field component and lab fee.
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OEE 60900 - Assessment of Outdoor and Environmental Education (4)
This course will focus on the assessment and evaluation of environmental and outdoor education programs, curricula, and materials by using formal measures (e.g., rubrics and standardized tests) as well as informal observational techniques. Emphasis will be on the design of assessment and evaluation tools used to measure outcomes of environmental and outdoor education programs at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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OEE 61100 - Curriculum Design for Experiential Educators (4)
This course will explore the role of the curriculum design as a foundation of successful outdoor and environmental education by making students familiar with the educational materials and curricula that are offered nationally and locally. Focus will be on students’ ability to design their own curriculum and to adapt it to different audiences.
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OEE 61300 - Learning Theory in Outdoor Education (2)
Outdoor Educators in both non-formal programs and experientially grounded formal programs commonly rely on a distinct set of learning theories. This course will introduce these approaches to learning and help students to acquire a working knowledge of the most commonly used theories in Outdoor & Environmental Education. These approaches include Constructivism; Behavior Constraint; Diffusion Innovation; Adaptive Dissonance; Place-Attachment; Optimal Arousal; Flow; Social Learning; Expectancy, Self-efficacy and Locus of Control; and Effectance and Competence Motivation. Students will gain an understanding of the outdoor and environmental educator’s role in facilitating learning experiences relying on each perspective; Place-Attachment; Optimal Arousal; Flow; Social Learning; Expectancy, Self-efficacy and Locus of Control; and Effectance and Competence Motivation. Students will gain an understanding of the outdoor and environmental educator’s role in facilitating learning experiences relying on each perspective; Place-Attachment; Optimal Arousal; Flow; Social Learning; Expectancy, Self-efficacy and Locus of Control; and Effectance and Competence Motivation. Students will gain an understanding of the outdoor and environmental educator’s role in facilitating learning experiences relying on each perspective.
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OEE 67500 - Thesis Seminar II (1)
This seminar is to be taken in the second semester of MSOEE program attendance, affording each student an opportunity to fully engage his/her thesis topic . The seminar meets weekly in order to share research and project challenges and successes thus, broadening participants’ knowledge of the multiple approaches to research and project development in this varied field. The culminating paper will be the Thesis Proposal ready for review by committee members.
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OEE 68000 - Directed Study (1-3)
Designed for students wishing to learn about and experience new topics not available in regular scheduled classes.
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OEE 68500 - Practicum (1-3)
This course involves supervised fieldwork in a professional setting with emphasis on organizing, leading, and assessing outdoor and environmental education programs. Students will work with professional organizations that deliver curriculum, assisting them with learning organizational and teaching techniques, and developing project and research proposals.
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OEE 69200 - Special Topics (1-3)
Designed for faculty and students wishing to learn and experience new topics not available in regularly scheduled classes.
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OEE 69900 - Thesis Research/Professional Project (1-4)
Students will study an area of their interest in outdoor and environmental education, developing a research question, collecting, compiling, and analyzing data, and writing a professional paper summarizing their thesis. Work will be supervised by a thesis committee with a presentation and defense of work, and approval of thesis before graduation.
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Outdoor Studies (Offered through the Outdoor Studies Department) |
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OS 10600 - Mountain Weather (2)
This course prepares students to observe and evaluate weather in the field with the emphasis on weather forecasting. During the course students will learn to make weather forecasts from weather observations and share weather knowledge by reading, writing and teaching about it. Competencies: EL, EC
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OS 11000 - Introduction to Wilderness Skills (4)
Introduction to the skills necessary for safe, efficient non-motorized wilderness travel, including expedition planning, equipment, rations, camping, wilderness travel on both water and land, and hazard recognition. Students should expect to be in the field the majority of the class traveling in remote, off trail terrain. Lab fee required, plus personal food, equipment, and transportation costs. Offered Fall. competencies: EL, EC, EP
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OS 11100 - Dog Mushing (2)
An in-depth introduction to dog powered sports. Topics include dog sledding history, veterinary care, racing technique, and equipment. This course builds student experience through hands-on field classes and kennel visits, assisting with a dogsled race, and a dogsled/ski trip. Lab fee required. Offered Spring. Competencies: RP. EC, EP
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OS 11200 - Introduction to Winter Wilderness Skills (4)
Introduction to winter travel and camping, avalanche evaluation, backcountry skiing, and basic winter natural history. Course includes an Avalanche I curriculum. Lab fee required, plus personal food, equipment, and transportation costs. Prerequisite: OS 11000 . Offered Spring. Competencies: EL, RP, EC, EP
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OS 11300 - Sea Kayaking (1)
Fundamentals of sea kayaking. Topics include equipment selection and use, wet exits and rescues, paddling strokes, wind and waves, navigation, and seamanship. At least one weekend outing. Lab fee required, plus personal food, equipment, and transportation costs. Offered Summer. Competencies: RP, EL, EC, EP
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OS 11400 - Climbing Systems (2)
Fundamentals of rock climbing including objective and subjective hazard evaluation, movement, rope handling, dynamic and static forces, fixed line ascension, belay escapes, knot passes, lowers, and changeovers at the anchor. Lab fee required. Offered Fall. Competencies: EL, EC,
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OS 11500 - Beginning Ice Climbing (2)
Fundamentals of ice climbing including objective and subjective hazard evaluation, movement, rope handling, dynamic and static forces, fixed line ascension, belay escapes, knot passes, lowers, and changeovers at the anchor. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: OS 11400 or instructor permission. Offered Spring. Competencies: EL, EC, EP
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OS 11700 - Equipment Design and Repair (2)
This class addresses the wide range of problems associated with maintaining outdoor equipment and introduces students to the fundamentals of equipment design and construction. Offered: Spring Competencies:EC
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OS 12000 - Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding (4)
During this intensive block course, students learn and practice the fundamentals of snowboarding or alpine skiing, employing the American Teaching System (ATS) created by the national organization of Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). In a resort setting, and in partnership with an established ski and snowboard school, students advance at their own pace, from novice to intermediate to expert. Competencies: RP, EP
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OS 18000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given field under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered as needed.
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OS 18500 - Practicum (1-12)
The practicum is an integral part of the student’s pre-professional preparation. It will help them identify career areas to pursue and network with professionals in that field of work. Offered as needed.
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OS 19200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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OS 20000 - Introduction to Outdoor Studies (4)
Survey of the field of recreation and leisure services. As a required course for all Outdoor Studies majors and minors, it serves as an orientation to the profession. Satisfies the Sophomore Seminar GUR. Offered Fall. Competencies: RP, EL, PL, EC, EP
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OS 20100 - Recreation Program Design (4)
Prepares students to plan, conduct, lead, and evaluate programs in the field of outdoor recreation and adventure education. Students will analyze and review different styles and philosophies of local recreational programs and develop their own program design. Offered Spring. Competencies: RP, EL, PL, EC, EP
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OS 20200 - Wilderness First Responder (4)
Fundamentals of emergency care in a non-urban environment, including physiology, injury assessment, short term care, anatomy, and small group rescues. Certification fee required. Offered Fall. Competencies: EL, EC, EP
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OS 20300 - Wilderness First Responder Refresher (1)
This course reviews and recertifies the Wilderness First Responder standards of care in non-urban environments. Class consists of lectures, hands on scenarios, and readings. Students must have a current WFR certification. Certification fee required. Prerequisite: OS 20200 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring. competencies: EL, EC, EP
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OS 20400 - Leave No Trace Master Educator (1)
A Leave No Trace Master Educator course is designed to give students a comprehensive overview of Leave No Trace skills and ethics through practical application in a field-based setting. The course emphasizes the ability to teach ethics and skills to different audiences. The course includes a minimum of four eight-hour days and at least three nights camping in the field. Upon successfully completing the course, the student will receive a LNT Master Educator certification that is recognized in the outdoor industry internationally. Lab fee includes the certification fee. Prerequisite: OS 11000 . Offered Fall. competencies: EL, EP
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OS 21000 - Snow and Avalanche Science for Professionals I (4)
This course explores the properties of weather, terrain, and snow pack that lead to snow avalanches. The course will also address avalanche rescue techniques and career opportunities in the field of snow science. Content covers avalanche level 2 curriculum. Prerequisite: OS 11200 or instructor permission. Offered Fall. competencies: RP, EC,
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OS 21100 - Backcountry Skills (4)
A menu course in backcountry skills that develops students’ expertise and knowledge of specific skill related to wilderness recreation. Students will also gain the ability to plan, prepare for, and undertake short recreational trips in the backcountry of Alaska and elsewhere. For water courses students must be competent swimmers. Lab fee required, plus personal food, equipment, and transport at ion costs. Prerequisite OS 11000 or instructor permission. Offered Fall. Competencies: EL, EC, EP
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OS 21200 - Backcountry Skiing (2)
A field-oriented course designed to prepare students to plan and conduct safe backcountry skiing trips. Topics include alpine touring/ telemark skiing techniques, map reading and route finding skills, and avalanche evaluation and rescue techniques. The course meets weekly to tour outside Anchorage area. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: OS 11200 , OS 21000 . Offered Spring. Competencies: RP, EL, PL, EC, EP
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OS 21500 - Mountain Rescue (4)
This course provides an introduction to the technical skills required for both improvised and organized rescues on steep terrain. The curriculum includes static and dynamic loads, technical rope skills, the tandem prusik belay, pulley systems, highlines, and assorted single and double rope rescue methods. Prerequisite: OS 11400 . Offered Summer. Competencies: EC
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OS 21600 - Introduction to Search and Rescue (2)
This course provides an introduction to search history, management, planning, strategy, and tactics for finding lost or injured persons in forest and alpine environments as well as in caves and avalanches. Offered Fall. Competencies: EC
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OS 28000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given field under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered as needed.
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OS 28500 - Practicum (1-12)
The practicum is an integral part of the student’s pre-professional preparation. It will help them identify career areas to pursue and network with professionals in that field of work. Offered as needed.
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OS 29200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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