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ED - Education (Offered through the Education Department) |
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ED 38000 - Directed Study (1-12)
Designed for students who wish to pursue topics not available in regularly scheduled classes. A plan of study is developed with the assistance of a professor in the Education Department. Approval of advisor, department chair, and Academic Dean required. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 38500 - Practicum (3-12)
Designed for students desiring additional field experience in K-8 classrooms. Approval by advisor required. Cooperative guidance provided by an Education Department faculty member and an on-the job supervisor. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 39000 - Seminar (1-3)
Designed to provide participants with in-depth studies of topics of interest. Facilitated by Education Department faculty members. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 39200 - Special Topics (1-3)
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 45300 - Multicultural Education (3)
Examination of the meaning of culture and the influences of culture in education. Specific study of teaching, administration, and effectiveness of schooling as they relate to multicultural student populations. Practical field experiences are required. Prerequisite: ED 21400 . Offered Summer. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC.
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ED 48000 - Directed Study (1-12)
Designed for students who wish to pursue topics not available in regularly scheduled classes. A plan of study is developed with the assistance of a professor in the Education Department. Approval of advisor, department chair, and Academic Dean required. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 48400 - Student Teaching (12)
15-week practicum designed to progress through the full range of teaching responsibilities in a school environment. Daily evaluation by the supervising teacher, and periodic observations by a university supervisor, assess student teaching progress. A weekly seminar conducted by university faculty addresses meeting the challenges of the teaching profession. Meets Senior Project requirement. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all undergraduate course work, approval of the Teacher Education Committee, and, for those beginning the program after 7/1/08, Praxis II Elementary Education Test: Content Knowledge (recommended) or the Praxis II Elementary Education Test: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment meeting State score requirements to become “highly qualified” as defined by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. If student teaching in middle school, student must also meet Alaska required scores on at least one Middle School Praxis II content area test no later than the semester before student teaching. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 48500 - Practicum (1-12)
Designed for students desiring additional field experience in K-8 classrooms. Approval by advisor required. Cooperative guidance provided by an Education Department faculty member and an on-the job supervisor. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 48600 - Advanced Practicum in Elementary Teaching (6)
Designed for individuals who have had extensive teaching experience. This practicum stresses comprehensive classroom management skills to assist the prospective teacher in developing all the competencies which are normally a part of the student teaching experience. Documented teaching experience along with advisor and director approval required. Approval of Teacher Education Committee required. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 49000 - Seminar (1-3)
Designed to provide participants with in-depth studies of topics of interest. Facilitated by Education Department faculty members. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 49200 - Special Topics (1-3)
Special topics in various fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 60500 - Educational Foundations & Classroom Management (3)
An examination of historical philosophical theories and practices in education with a focus on trends and current school policies in Alaska and the nation. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; PLE.
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ED 61100 - Early Literacy (3)
How children become successful readers and writers including early learning theory and practice, understanding of literacy development, intervention methodologies, children’s literature, and design of the K-5 literacy program. Practicum including some virtual experiences and a field placement will require students to assist and teach lessons. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 61600 - Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation I (3)
The primary focus of this course will be the integration of reading, language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, health, physical education, art, and music in both teaching and learning contexts in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms. Attention will also be paid to the history and trends that have affected the field of education, criteria for selecting appropriate teaching strategies and resources, and appropriate assessments. Preservice teachers will develop guidelines and assessments for analyzing and evaluating materials, resources and teaching modalities. Practicum including some virtual experiences and a field placement will require students to assist and teach lessons. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 61700 - Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation II (3)
The primary focus of this course will be the integration of reading, language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, health, physical education, art, and music in both teaching and learning contexts in sixth through eighth grade classrooms. Attention will also be paid to the history and trends that have affected the field of education, criteria for selecting appropriate teaching strategies and resources, and appropriate assessments. Preservice teachers will develop guidelines and assessments for analyzing and evaluating materials, resources and teaching modalities. Practicum including some virtual experiences and a field placement will require students to assist and teach lessons. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 65300 - Multicultural Education (3)
Examination of the meaning of culture and the influences of culture in education. Specific study of teaching, administration, and effectiveness of schooling as they relate to multicultural student populations. Practical field experiences are required. Offered: Spring or May block. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC.
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ED 67600 - Partnerships & Accountability (3)
This course interconnects with the structures, theories, strategies and practices of home, community and society with the educational institution and processes for teaching, learning, evaluation and accountability. The class explores how to develop effective partnerships among families and communities, examines research, projects and approaches for working with students and their families, develops knowledge of evaluation methodology and approaches for designing assessments that meet classroom, school and community needs for accountability in teaching. Practicum including some virtual experiences is required. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 67800 - Differentiated Instruction, Response to Instruction (3)
Designed for post-baccalaureate students seeking regular K-8 classroom certification, this course addresses the study of learners, learning theory, and teaching practices within the regular classroom setting. Teacher candidates will study learning theory and factors that have the greatest influences on the acquisition, storage, retention, transfer, and retrieval of knowledge. The course will specifically focus on acquiring and practicing diverse teaching strategies and maximizing learning in inclusive classrooms. Teacher candidates will demonstrate understanding of and skill in addressing individual learning differences, the learning environment, social interactions, assessment, communication, and collaboration. Teacher candidates will engage in self-assessment of their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching diverse and special needs students in the regular classroom setting and develop a personal teaching philosophy to reflect this. A 20 hour practicum will allow students to make connections between readings, seminar activities, and elementary classrooms, thereby deepening understandings. This practicum includes both virtual and actual classroom based experiences. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 68000 - Directed Study (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 MAT professor. Approval of advisor, program director, department chair, and Academic Dean required. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: PA; DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 68400 - Advanced Practicum in Teaching (6)
Designed for students with extensive teaching experience. This course focuses on comprehensive classroom management skills development normally addressed in the student teaching experience. Documented teaching experience and approval of advisor, director, and Teacher Education Committee are required. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 68500 - Practicum (1-4)
Designed for students desiring additional field experience in K-8 classrooms. Cooperative guidance provided by an Education Department faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Approval of advisor required. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE.
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ED 69200 - Special Topics (1-3)
Certain courses are designed to accommodate specific groups of interested students. These courses are offered for one to three credits depending on the amount of work and class meetings involved. Offered as needed. Professional Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 69300 - Research and Writing (3)
This course will provide a survey of educational research with an emphasis on qualitative methods. Topics include theory, research design, trustworthiness, questioning, qualitative data collection techniques, data analysis, and outcome communications. Writing for publication using the current American Psychological Association (APA) requirements will be introduced and practiced. Students are expected to design an action research study, complete a literature review, field test their data collection techniques, and present a written synopsis of their results in APA format. Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: DS; CKS; AGI.
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ED 69400 - Independent Research (3)
MAT candidates will design an action research project to be carried out in a school setting, using the information and skills developed during completion of a pilot project in the research and writing class. A formal research proposal will be presented to the university’s Institutional Review Board and the school district where the research will be conducted. Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: CKS; AGI; PEG.
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ED 69700 - Research and Data Analysis (3)
Data analysis is a process that involves identifying what the data tells the researcher and then reporting those conclusions in a meaningful way. A survey of quantitative and qualitative data analysis procedures will be conducted. Students will select appropriate procedures for their own collected data and complete the results and conclusion portions of their research project/thesis. Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; AGI.
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ES - Environmental Science (Offered through the Environmental Science Department) |
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ES 60000 - Tropical Ecology (4)
A field-oriented block course that explores the ecology of a tropical region. Emphasis on the structure, function, and biodiversity of natural ecosystems, but logging, agriculture, sustainable development, and conservation are also discussed. This course requires difficult and uncomfortable travel through underdeveloped rural and wilderness areas by minibus, boat, and foot. Students are expected to have a passport, necessary inoculations, and wilderness experience. Additional costs are required of the student for travel to and from the destination countries. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. Offered Spring.
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ES 60100 - Research Methods (4)
Overview of research design and execution in a wide variety of research settings. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and precise, discipline-appropriate communication. Course is structured around each student’s development of a thesis proposal containing problem statement, hypotheses, research design, and methods. Regular attendance at MSES events, including thesis proposal presentations and thesis defenses, is required. Offered Fall.
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ES 60200 - Quantitative Methods (4)
Design of quantitative research and the analysis, display, and communication of quantitative data. Emphasis on practical application of univariate and multivariate statistical methods including multiple linear regression, analysis of variance and covariance, MANOVA, logistic regression, principle components analysis and other techniques. Prerequisites: A college level course in statistics and ES 60100 . Offered Spring.
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ES 60500 - Environmental Ethics (4)
Various perspectives and philosophies concerning the natural environment and resource utilization are explored in order to give the student a basis to develop his or her own ethical perspective. The human factor in addressing natural resource issues is emphasized. Offered Fall/Spring.
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ES 60700 - Water Resources Management (4)
This course examines major concepts involved in water resources management, including basic hydrology, water use, water rights, water quality, floodplain management, and dams. Emphasis will be placed on Alaskan water issues. Offered Spring.
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ES 60900 - Global Resources and International Conservation (4)
Examination of major global environmental issues using the science of ecology as a framework for analysis. The interaction of cultural practices, resource utilization, and economic development is emphasized. Offered Fall.
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ES 61000 - Environmental Assessment: Case Studies (4)
This course utilizes case studies to cover the assessment requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (Superfund). Procedures and requirements of the Environmental Impact Statement process controlled by NEPA regulations are included. Through case studies the course details the requirements of CERCLA for the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Phase II Site Characterization and Phase III Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study are also introduced. Offered Spring.
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ES 61700 - Environmental Justice: Politics and Poetics (4)
This course examines the social, economic, political and cultural dimensions of environmental justice by analyzing the movement’s theoretical frameworks and literature.The course provides students interested in environmental science, advocacy, policy, writing, or literature an opportunity to learn how to conduct case study research and effectively participate in environmentally and socially conscious policy making. Offered Spring.
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ES 62000 - Environmental Geology (4)
Applied geology course that focuses on the entire spectrum of possible interactions between people and the physical environment. Topics include: earth materials, geologic hazards, hydrology, waste disposal, environmental health, minerals, energy, and an introduction to environmental law and land-use planning. Lab included. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: A course in geology or instructor permission. Offered Fall.
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ES 62200 - Geomorphology (4)
Overview of processes, topography, sediments, and history of Earth’s surface with an emphasis on the glacial and postglacial environments that dominate southern Alaska. Lecture component focuses on physics of geomorphic processes while lab emphasizes recognition and interpretation of landforms and soils. Course includes substantial fieldwork in post-glacial landscapes, typically including a multi-day camping trip. Lab fee varies with field travel itinerary. Offered Fall.
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ES 62300 - Field Methods in Earth Science (3)
This course covers standard field techniques for the recognition, description, and interpretation of major rock and sediment types, landscape features, and geologic structures. Strong emphasis is placed on mapping skills; at the conclusion of the class, students will be able to both read and create diverse topographic and geologic maps. When offered during Spring Block, it is a field-based travel course, and involves a multi-week car camping trip to locations that will vary by year. Food and round-trip airfare to field site are not included in lab fee. When offered during Summer Block, the course will be based on campus, involving several camping trips to field areas around Alaska. Lab fee varies with location and field travel itinerary. Offered Spring as a travel course (odd years) and Summer as a campus-based course (even years). Prerequisite: , , or instructor permission. Offered Spring and Summer block.
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ES 62500 - Applied Statistical Modeling (4)
This course provides students with mathematical, statistical, and computational skills to fit statistical models in environmental science. Each student will be expected to motivate, construct, analyze, and report on a statistical/mathematical model of their own that is related to their thesis topic and to explore and communicate techniques used in their field of study. Topics will include a review of deterministic functions and approaches to modeling, statistical approaches and probability distributions, likelihood methods, some Bayesian approaches, and some matrix algebra. Examples will be drawn mostly from fisheries and ecology. Prerequisite: ; two semesters of statistics or permission of the instructor. Offered Fall.
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ES 62600 - Earth Materials (4)
The chemical and physical properties of the material components of the Earth, including minerals, rocks, soil and water, and their uses in modern society. The role of water in magma generation, plate tectonics and metamorphism, and how water-rock interactions are expressed in the Earth’s crust. Students will learn how to identify, classify, and interpret the major rock types and rock-forming minerals. Soil formation and the importance of soils in the biosphere will also be covered. Emphasis will be on the significance of common minerals in the context of Earth’s driving processes such as tectonics, weathering and erosion. Prerequisite: . Offered Spring.
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ES 62800 - Scientific Diving (4)
Meets requirements for Scientific Diver under the guidelines of Alaska Pacific University and the Association for Advancement of Underwater Science. Topics may include: data gathering techniques, collecting, common biota, behavior, installation of scientific apparatus, site location and relocation, organism identification, ecology, tagging, photography, scientific dive planning, appropriate governmental regulations, AAUS scientific diving regulations, research vessel diving, aquarium diving, and animal handling. An emphasis is placed on dive safety while conducting scientific work underwater. Lab included. Lab fee required. Additional costs for travel are required of the student. Students provide their own SCUBA gear (required). First aid certification and open-water dive certification required before a student’s first dive. Prerequisites: Instructor permission. Offered Summer.
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ES 63000 - Conservation Biology (4)
Introduction to the science of preserving biological diversity, its principles, policy, and applications. Topics include: extinction, ecological and genetical effects of habitat fragmentation, minimum viable population analysis, reserve design and management, the Endangered Species Act, and conflict mediation. Lab included. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Ecology or instructor permission. Offered Spring.
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ES 63500 - Environmental Law (4)
This course will analyze laws and regulations governing environmental and natural resource management. Non-law students will be introduced to the legal process and the role of the judiciary in environmental and natural resource management. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. Offered Spring.
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ES 63700 - Marine Policy (4)
This course introduces students to the National Ocean Policy and its associated initiatives. Students will learn about the history of marine policy in the US, the contents of major legislative acts and how they intersect for management of living marine resources, and examine both historical case studies and current issues in marine policy in Alaska, the US and internationally. Students will have the opportunity to interact with marine policy professionals and their initiatives in Alaska through local agencies and NGOs. Prerequisities: Admission to the MSES Program. ES65000 Human Impacts in Marine Systems is recommended but not required. Offered Fall.
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ES 64000 - Coastal Ecosystems (4)
Selected Topics: So. CA Bight, Gulf of AK, Bimini, Bahamas, Hawaii, Galapagos. A field-oriented block course that explores the physical and biological characteristics and processes of coastal ecosystems. Focus will be on understanding the influence of bathymetry, climate and currents on primary productivity and community composition and diversity. Landocean interfaces and human dimensions will also be examined, including marsh and estuarine dynamics and coastal development , land use and conservation. May require international travel (passport, inoculations required) and exposure to harsh weather and rugged conditions. Travel lab fee required. Prerequisites: MAR 33000 and SC 33000 or equivalent. Offered Spring.
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ES 64200 - Coral Reef Ecology (4)
A field-oriented block course that examines the ecology of coral reefs and associated organisms. Topics include: coral taxonomy, reproduction, morphology and ecology, reef structure and zonation, coral identification, symbionts on coral reefs, and coral reef ecosystems. No SCUBA certification required. Lab included. Lab fee required. Additional costs of travel to and within the tropics are required of the student. Instructor permission and a prior college-level course in ecology is required. Offered Spring.
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ES 65000 - Human Impacts in Marine Systems (4)
This course addresses the major human impacts on marine systems at local, regional, national, and international scales. Mitigation, management, conservation, and policy actions are examined in the context of balancing ecological with economic impacts and conflicts among stakeholders and policymakers. Course includes an in-depth dilemma-based case study. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Offered as needed.
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ES 65500 - Climate Change (4)
Causes and consequences of climate variability on a variety of timescales will be addressed, with a primary focus on evidence for natural and anthropogenic climate fluctuations in arctic regions. Topics will include structure of the climate system, proposed mechanisms of climate variability, techniques for paleoclimatic reconstruction, and an overview of climate modeling and associated uncertainties. We will use case studies to explore known and projected impacts of climatic changes on Alaskan environments. Emphasis will be placed on the science of climate change, but policy issues will be discussed. Offered Spring.
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ES 65900 - Principles of Glaciology (4)
The course deals with glaciers and ice sheets including basics of how and why glaciers form and physical properties of snow and ice. The course focuses on processes related to glacier mass balance, energy exchange at the glacier surface, glacier-climate interactions, and the response of glaciers to climate change. Additional topics include glacier hydrology, ice flow, and glacial erosion. Prerequisite: Is Graduate standing. Offered Fall (even years).
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ES 66000 - Introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems) (4)
This course is an introduction to the theory and use of Geographic Information Systems, including the fundamental concepts of GIS, capabilities of GIS, and applications for dealing with spatial data. Topics include vector data input, data models, database design and database queries, sources of spatial information, spatial analysis, and cartographic display. These topics will be discussed within an environmental context using ArcGIS, a PC-based GIS software pack age. The course is presented in a lecture/laboratory format. Lab fee required. Offered as needed.
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ES 66300 - Introduction to Remote Sensing (4)
This course introduces students to the principles and techniques necessary for applying remote sensing to diverse issues within environmental science. The course emphasizes a hands-on learning environment with theoretical and conceptual aspects of satellite remote sensing. Topics include digital image interpretation, analysis, and processing within a GIS environment. Prerequisite: ES 66000 .
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ES 66500 - Applied GIS (Geographic Information Systems) (4)
This course is a second course in GIS concerned primarily with spatial modeling. Topics include raster modeling, specifically hydrologic and distance modeling, as well as surface interpolation. The course is project-based with a lecture and laboratory component. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ES 66000 or SC 36000 or permission of instructor. Offered Spring.
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ES 67400 - Seminar Readings in Marine Biology (1-3)
Small groups which meet with faculty members for in-depth study and discussion of particular topics. Examples have included: Top-down Control of Marine Populations, Cephalopod Biology and Ecology, Ecology of Modular Organisms, and Marine Research Methods. Appropriate course descriptions are published as seminars are offered; student initiated topics welcome. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Offered Fall/Spring.
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ES 67500 - Environmental Chemistry (4)
Extensive examination of the chemical aspects of environmental issues. Presumes knowledge of kinetics, elementary thermodynamics, and equilibria. The course is broad-based and interdisciplinary in nature and touches upon topics such as water quality, air pollution, and hazardous wastes. Prerequisites: Precalculus and a college course in chemistry or instructor permission. Offered as needed.
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ES 68000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given field under the guidance of a faculty member and by permission only. Offered as needed.
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ES 68500 - Practicum (Internship) (1-4)
Practical work experience in a given area of concentration under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Offered as needed.
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ES 68900 - Thesis Proposal (0)
Second step in an MSES student’s progress towards completion of a thesis project, typically taken spring of the student’s first year. The seminar requires selection of, and regular meetings with, the student’s thesis committee. Successful completion of ES 68900 requires full committee approval of a written thesis proposal and an oral thesis proposal presentation, and other activities as dictated by the student’s committee chair. Regular attendance at MSES events, including masters thesis proposal presentations and thesis defenses, is required. Prerequisite: ES 60100. Offered Spring and as needed.
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ES 69000 - Seminar (2)
Regular meetings with small groups of faculty and fellow students to discuss research findings, ongoing analyses, and progress towards thesis completion. Typically taken fall and spring of a student’s second year. Regular attendance at MSES events, including masters thesis proposal presentations and thesis defenses, is required. Prerequisite: . Offered Fall/Spring.
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ES 69200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in various fields. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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ES 69800 - Thesis Continuation (1)
Students continuing to work on a thesis after successfully completing 12 units of ES 69900 must sign up for one unit of this course each semester (including summer) until the thesis is finished. ES 69800 does not count towards graduation requirements. Prerequisite: 12 units of ES 69900. Offered as needed.
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ES 69900 - Thesis Research (12)
Students perform an independent research project under the guidance of a thesis committee. Activities appropriate to this course include data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and also thesis writing and editing. After completion of a thesis proposal, at least one unit of this course should be taken each semester (including summer) until the thesis is completed. The final semester of this course culminates with full committee approval of a written thesis and oral defense scheduled prior to the last week of the semester. Regular attendance at MSES events, including masters thesis proposal presentations and thesis defenses, is required. Prerequisite: . Offered as needed.
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FP - Fine & Performing Arts (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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FP 10000 - Introduction to Fine Arts (2)
Students engage in activities customarily associated with the practice of the particular art being offered in the menu. Through direct experience, students are expected to develop aesthetic sensibility as well as some technical proficiency. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| FP 10001 Acting |
| FP 10003 Introductory Theatre Production |
| FP 10020 Introductory Ceramics |
| FP 10023 Introductory Drawing |
| FP 10029 Introductory Studio Arts |
| FP 10030 Visual Arts Workshop |
| FP 10060 Introductory Guitar |
| FP 10061 Musical Encounters |
| FP 10063 Introductory Piano |
| FP 10064 Introductory University Ensemble |
| FP 10065 Introductory Voice |
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FP 20000 - Intermediate Studies in Fine Arts (2)
Students will engage in the intermediate practice of studio arts. Through direct experience, students will develop their aesthetic sensibilities and technical proficiencies at the intermediate level. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| FP 20003 Intermediate Theatre Production |
| FP 20020 Intermediate Ceramics |
| FP 20029 Intermediate Studio Arts |
| FP 20060 Intermediate Guitar |
| FP 20063 Intermediate Piano |
| FP 20065 Intermediate Voice |
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FP 30000 - Advanced Studies in Fine Arts (2)
Students will engage in the advanced practice of the particular art being offered in the menu. Through direct experience, students will continue to develop their aesthetic sensibilities and technical proficiencies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| FP 30003 Advanced Theatre Production |
| FP 30029 Advanced Studio Arts |
| FP 30060 Advanced Guitar |
| FP 30063 Advanced Piano |
| FP 30064 Advanced Ensemble |
| FP 30065 Advanced Voice |
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HCM - Health Care Management (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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HCM 30100 - Health Care Industry Overview (3)
This course provides a straightforward explanation of the complex health services system. It explains the basic concepts as well as current issues to clarify how the U.S. health services system is organized, managed, and financed. The course addresses the many changes happening in the U.S. health care system and updates data and statistics so students can understand and discuss the current issues. The course also examines world health systems challenges and perspectives, examining the realities of 26 major health systems around the world. Key concepts applicable to all health systems are discussed: defining a health system, health system strengthening, health system regulation, and the politics of health system reform. Offered Fall.
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HCM 30200 - Systems in Health Services Overview (3)
This course discusses management as an integrated body of knowledge and shows how to apply it in health care organizations. A background on the health care industry and an explanation of what management is and how it evolved is discussed. Classic contemporary management theory, principles, methods and tools for new managers are presented. Topics covered include planning, organizing, leading, decision-making and managing change. The course focuses on operations management, strategic implementation of programs, techniques and tools for reducing costs and improving quality. Offered Fall.
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HCM 40400 - Health Care Strategic Marketing (3)
This course introduces students to strategic marketing initiatives in the health care industry. It provides an overview of evaluating the market needs and developing a strategic marketing plan. The course identifies different client and customer groups and develops corresponding marketing strategies. Offered Fall.
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HCM 41000 - Health Care Finance and Accounting (3)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of finance, accounting, budgeting and variance analysis in various healthcare organizations: clinics, professional group practices, and hospitals. Basic finance and accounting principles will be presented including the four financial statements. Public and private revenue sources for health services including the current complex reimbursement system requirements and regulations will be examined. Internal control policies and procedures safeguarding cash, receivables and assets will be discussed. Students will learn budgeting and monthly variance analysis for effective fiscal management. Staff scheduling models and methods to manage staff expenses will be presented. Offered Spring.
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HCM 43000 - Health Care Information, Management, Licensing and Accreditation (3)
This course provides an overview to organizational governance. The basic guidelines for health information will be covered. Health information security will be discussed. The content of patient records, privacy and confidentiality and the implementation of the electronic medical record will be presented. Medical record coding and compliance will be discussed. Health information abstracting for utilization review, quality improvement and risk management will be presented. The licensing and accreditation process will be examined. Offered Fall.
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HCM 44000 - Health Care Legal and Ethical Issues (3)
This course will provide guidance and help students develop insight in dealing with common ethical dilemmas faced by health care organizations. Issues discussed will include: coping with staff shortages, the use and misuse of incentives, free care for patients, transparency, management of conflict of interest, dealing with non-compliant patients, patient advocacy, institutional review boards and organizational ethics committees. Offered Spring.
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HI - History (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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HI 20100 - Introduction to Historical Studies (4)
Introductory courses that provide the foundations for understanding the evolution of cultures, societies, politics, and economies. Through readings and projects, these courses develop awareness of the past, of causes and effects, and of alternative interpretations. Satistifies CH Intellectual Traditions for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| HI 20101 World History I |
| HI 20102 World History II |
| HI 20104 Alaska’s History |
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HI 30100 - Advanced Historical Studies (4)
In-depth courses, either focusing on particular areas of the world Latin America, Modern Europe, China) or with certain topics (U.S. and Vietnam, Radical Politics in the U.S., Ancient Greece/Rome, Ethno History). Projects will emphasize critical/analytical thinking and historical research methods. Some classes may require prerequisites. Offered as needed.
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| (Topic course numbers range from HI 30101 to HI 30111 in schedule) |
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| HI 30101 U.S. and Vietnam |
| HI 30104 U.S. Environmental History |
| HI 30106 U.S. Constitutional Law |
| HI 30111 War, Peace, and Human Culture |
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HI 62700 - History and Culture of Alaska Natives (3)
A survey of Aleut, Yup’ik and Inupiat Eskimo, Athabascan, and southeastern peoples and cultures. Entrance into Alaska, prehistory, and traditional adaptations including economic, social, and ideological components. Historic contact, culture change, contemporary position, and ongoing concerns are also examined. Offered as needed.
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HI 69200 - Special Topics (3)
Provide graduate level special topic courses. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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HS - Human Services (Offered through the Counseling Psychology and Human Services Department) |
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HS 11100 - Human Service Practice and Policy (3)
An overview of the history, theoretical perspectives, and target populations of human services, as well as discussion of social policy, current controversies, and trends. Extensive practice of the cognitive, problem solving and APA writing style necessary for professional study. Offered Fall.
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HS 19200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in Human Services related fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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HS 21300 - Human Services Care Coordination (3)
Identifies and examines the philosophy, process, and procedures that form the basis for wraparound care. Emphasis is on responsibilities, skills, and knowledge necessary for coordinating care for clients with multi-service needs. Offered Fall.
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HS 21800 - Ethics and Values in the Human Services (3)
This course examines ethical theory and personal values as they relate to the Human Services professional in the workplace. The goal is to provide a body of information and to teach the student a critical thinking process for resolving the basic issues faced throughout one’s career such as accountability in government, human rights, and personal and professional ethics. The ethics codes relevant to Human Services are reviewed. This course is designed to allow the student the opportunity to understand, interpret and apply professional ethics. Counseling elective for PY Major Studies. Prerequisite: . Offered Spring.
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HS 28000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given filed under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered as needed.
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HS 29200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in Human Services related fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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HS 31000 - Understanding Diversity, Self-Awareness, and Change (3)
Examination of differing cultural worldviews and the impact culture has on human perceptions, emotions, expectations, and values. Explores the impact of minority status and discrimination on diverse populations. Involves awareness, knowledge, and skill building to help human service professionals be more sensitive to a multicultural clientele. Counseling elective for PY Major Studies. Offered Fall.
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HS 31200 - Counseling Skills (3-4)
Survey of counseling theory and practices that provides basic knowledge appropriate to entry level helping professionals. Issues related to legal and ethical issues, diversity within the relationship, and use of skills for a variety of purposes will be addressed. Counseling elective for PY Major Studies. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or other introductory psychology course. Offered Spring.
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HS 31400 - Group Process (3-4)
Introduction to the psychological nature of groups, emphasizing group formation, structure, development, and dynamics within and between groups. Students will learn to facilitate groups as well as identify problems and issues that may occur within the group setting. Counseling elective for PY Major Studies. Prerequisite: PY 15000 or other introductory psychology course. Offered Spring.
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HS 34000 - Healing with Story (3)
Myths and legends can be metaphors for psychological dynamics of our inner selves. Students analyze several stories and recall those which have been personally meaningful. Participants examine the “heroic journey” as symbolic of life challenges and survival, and then create a personal story. This approach may be used with clients seeking assistance for life problems. Restorying their struggle can encourage empowerment through insight concerning personal strengths. Personal Growth elective for PY Major Studies. Offered as needed.
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HS 35000 - Health Psychology (3-4)
This course introduces the psychological, physical and environmental factors influencing mental health. Topics include: biology, stress, and behavior; nutrition, chronic and life threatening illnesses, and treatment seeking; management of pain; complementary and alternative medicines; and developmental factors. Perceptions, beliefs, and issues around healthcare will also be explored. Offered as needed.
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HS 38000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given filed under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered: As needed. Competencies: Varies
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HS 38400 - Human Services Portfolio/Field Experience (4)
In this course the student will document professional experiences such as training workshops and positions related to Human Services in a portfolio which may be used for professional development. The student will document current work experience in a Human Services agency and reflect on its relationship to coursework, set professional goals, and begin to plan the Senior Project. Offered Spring.
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HS 39200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in Human Services related fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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HS 41900 - Human Services Management (3)
The role of leadership and management skills in strategies planning, program development, implementation, marketing, and financial oversight of human service agencies. Offered Fall.
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HS 42500 - Introduction to Behavioral Health (3)
This course provides an introduction to Behavioral Health and explores Addiction Counseling as a specific area of practice within Psychology and Human Services. Topics covered contain the required number of contact hours for certification with the ACDCPC. Topics covered include Ethics (4 contact hours), Confidentiality (4), Documentation (8), Cross Cultural Diversity (4), and Alaska’s History of Chemical Dependency (6). Offered as needed.
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HS 43500 - Addictions and Co-Occurring Disorders (3)
This course provides an introduction to Addictive Behaviors and Co-Occurring Disorders. Topics covered contain the required number of contact hours for certification with the ACDCPC and include Addictive Behaviors (8 contact hours), Co-Occurring Disorders I and II (16), and Cross Cultural Diversity (4). Offered as needed.
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HS 44000 - Crisis Intervention and Community Resources (3)
Practical application of crisis intervention theories and skills in the context of community resources. Domestic violence, sexual assault, suicide prevention, wellness resources will be addressed, as well as crises relating to substance abuse and physical/mental disorders. The distinction between non-medical emergency responses and counseling processed will be examined. Students will explore the resources available in their own communities. Offered Fall.
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HS 48000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given filed under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered as needed.
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HS 49200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Special topics in Human Services related fields are offered as needed. Appropriate course descriptions are published as topics are developed. Offered as needed.
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HS 49800 - Senior Project Proposal (4)
Students determine their own senior project themes, scope, and methods within the domain of Human Services theory and practice, with assistance of the Human Services Senior Project Coordinator. Projects are presented for approval, orally and in writing, to a Senior Project Committee including the Project Coordinator and two other faculty or community members of the student’s choice–one from the Counseling Psychology and Human Services department and the other as a content area specialist, who may be from the faculty or a Human Services provider in the field of study. Prerequisite: WRIT 20100 and Research course (IS 36000 or IS 44500 or PY 30000 ). Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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HS 49900 - Senior Project (4-8)
Students implement and assess the activities specified in their senior project proposals, and present completed projects, orally and in writing, to their Project Committees and at a Human Services Student Colloquium. Student must complete at least 8 hours of Senior Project coursework. Prerequisite: HS 49800 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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HSA - Health Services Administration (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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HSA 21700 - Alaska Native Health Consortium I (ANTHC/LEAD) (3)
Administrative and managerial leadership skills within the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in order to operate the growing programs serving Alaska Natives. The LEAD program is designed to assist Alaska Native and American Indian ANTHC employees in developing leadership excellence, knowledge, and skills. The LEAD program objective is to build capacity for Native health professional development for employment with in the Alaska Tribal Health System. For students enrolled in the ANTHC/LEAD program. By permission of instructor only. Offered Fall.
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HSA 21800 - Alaska Native Health Consortium II (ANTHC/LEAD) (3)
Administrative and managerial leadership skills within the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in order to operate the growing programs serving Alaska Natives. The LEAD program is designed to assist Alaska Native and American Indian ANTHC employees in developing leadership excellence, knowledge, and skills. The LEAD program objective is to build capacity for Native health professional development for employment within the Alaska Tribal Health System. For students enrolled in the ANTHC/LEAD program. By permission of instructor only. Offered Fall.
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HUM - Humanities, Arts & Literature (Offered through Liberal Studies Department) |
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HUM 10000 - Introduction to Arts and Humanities (4)
Examines notable examples in the development of one of the arts. Basic structural elements of the art and a study of factors, cultural and historical, which have influenced the development of the form. Satisfies CH Creative Endeavors for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| (Topic course numbers range from HU 10001 to HU 10012 in schedule) |
| Selected Topics: |
| HUM 10001 Art History |
| HUM 10002 Music Theory |
| HUM 10003 World Music |
| HUM 10007 Community-Based Arts |
| HUM 10008 Music Appreciation |
| HUM 10009 History of Theatre |
| HUM 10010 History of Rock and Roll |
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HUM 20400 - Travel: Literature and Culture (4)
The course combines academic study of literature and culture with structured travel experiences. Examining literary and artistic traditions, students combine reflection and research with place-based experiential learning. At the introductory level, students focus on the development of literary and cultural traditions relevant to particular regions or locations. Subjects and destinations vary. Satisfies CH Creative Endeavors for Foundational Studies. Offered Spring.
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| (Topic course numbers range from HUM 20401 to HUM 20422 in schedule) |
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| Britain: Development of English Language |
| Literature and Culture of Moorish Spain |
| Renaissance Italy |
| Greece: Literature and Cutlure |
| Argentina and Brazil: Literature and Culture |
| Eastern Europe: Literature and Culture |
| Culture and Music of Cuba |
| Desert in the American Imagination |
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HUM 20600 - Introduction to Literature and Humanities (4)
Examines notable examples in the development of a literary genre or tradition. Basic elements of voice, style, and writerly nuance are studied, along with cultural aspects which have influenced the development of the form or body of work. Satisfies CH Creative Endeavors for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| (Topic course numbers range from HUM 20601 to HUM 20623 in schedule) |
| Selected Topics: |
| HUM 20602 American Short Story |
| HUM 20603 British Literature |
| HUM 20604 Contemporary Literature |
| HUM 20606 Epic Journeys |
| HUM 20607 Backcountry Literature |
| HUM 20610 Shakespeare |
| HUM 20611 Survey of American Literature |
| HUM 20613 World Literature |
| HUM 20614 Mythology and Folklore |
| HUM 20620 Environmental Encounters |
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