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HUM - Humanities, Arts & Literature (Offered through Liberal Studies Department) |
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HUM 30000 - Advanced Studies in Arts and Humanities (4)
Advanced or specialized studies in one or more of the following areas: Philosophy; Theatre; Music; Art; Cultural History; Literature in combination with one or more areas; Religion in combination with one or more areas. Offered as needed.
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| HUM 30008 History of Rhythm and Blues |
| HUM 30010 History of Jazz Music |
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HUM 40200 - Travel: Advanced Literature and Culture (4)
Parallel to HUM 20400 , this course combines advanced academic study of literature and culture with structured travel experiences. Examining literary and artistic traditions, students combine inquiry and historical perspective with place-based experiential learning. At the advanced level, students integrate understandings of literature and culture with global perspectives and pressing contemporary issues. Offered Spring.
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| Literature and Culture of Moorish Spain |
| Renaissance in Italy |
| Modern Germany |
| Vietnam: History and Culture |
| Mediterranean Odyssey: Literature and Culture |
| Culture and Music of Cuba |
| Literature and Culture of Iberia |
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HUM 40600 - Advanced Literature and Humanities (4)
Examines notable examples in the development of a literary genre or tradition. Advanced studies are grounded in critical theory and historical perspective in relation to cultural traditions. Junior status required. Offered as needed.
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| (Topic course numbers range from HUM 40601 to HUM 40623 in schedule) |
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| HUM 40603 Advanced British Literature |
| HUM 40604 Advanced Contemporary Literature |
| HUM 40610 Advanced Shakespeare |
| HUM 40611 Advanced Survey of American Literature |
| HUM 40614 Advanced Mythology and Folklore |
| HUM 40620 Advanced Environmental Encounters |
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IS - Interdisciplinary Studies (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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IS 24200 - Statistical Methods in Research (4)
The course will help students acquire an understanding of the analytical methods of conducting scientific research especially in the social, health and behavioral sciences. Topics covered include statistical methods in empirical research, collection and presentation of data, survey sampling, hypothesis testing, multiple regression analysis, general linear model and its limitations, one-way ANOVA. MS-Excel will be used as a data analysis tool. Prerequisite: MT 10100 or BAM 10500 - Business Math . Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: PS.
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IS 26000 - Statistical Foundations (3)
An introduction to the theory and practice of Statistics with an emphasis on visualization, description, and presentation of data. Topics will include a discussion of descriptive statistics, the major discrete and continuous probability distributions as they relate to business and financial data sets, and an introduction to confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for single variables. Prerequisite: or . Offered Fall/Spring.
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IS 31100 - Essentials of Grant Writing (3)
Introduction to the field of grant writing, providing the knowledge for successful grant writing techniques and strategies used to develop grant proposals for foundation, corporate and government funding agencies. Prerequisite: WRIT 10100 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Offered Fall.
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IS 35300 - Values and Ethics in the Workplace (3)
Ethical theory and personal values examined including government accountability, human rights, and ethics in business. Application of ethical decision making is practiced. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: MOC; LE; WOC.
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IS 36000 - Statistical Research (3)
Inferential statistics applied to analysis of multivariate data. This course will cover analysis of relationships between variables (both continuous and nominal) and the importance of accounting for the simultaneous influence of multiple variables. Topics include t tests, chi squared tests, ANOVA, linear regression, and multiple regression. Prerequisite: . Offered Fall/Spring.
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IS 44500 - Qualitative Research Methods (3)
Research methods and techniques of data collection and analysis used in qualitative research designs. Topics include: methods of data collection (interviews and focus groups), using secondary data, recording and analyzing data qualitatively, verification vs. description, assumptions and limitations of qualitative designs, and narrative approaches to writing the results. Prerequisite: WRIT 20100 . Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: LE; PS; WOC.
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LS - Liberal Studies (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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LS 10200 - Ethics Colloquium (2)
The course provides foundational understanding of ethics, defines ethics in relation to diverse traditions and approaches, and educates students in the tools of argument and perspective that guide ethical decision making. Students consider who they are in relation to community responsibilities. The course grounds students in ethical considerations that are further integrated in major studies. Satisfies EE Social Responsibilities in Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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LS 18000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member (by permission only). Offered as needed.
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LS 19200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when offered. Offered as needed.
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LS 20100 - Liberal Studies Seminar I: Ways of Knowing (4)
The Sophomore Seminar for the Liberal Studies Department is designed for Liberal Studies majors (but is open for all students) to introduce them to “ways of knowing” in the academy, focusing on social scientific thought, the humanities, and the arts. Students design a project, which establishes connections, theory, and practice outside the classroom. Satisfies CH Intellectual Traditions for Foundational Studies. Offered every third semester.
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LS 20200 - Liberal Studies Seminar II: Introduction to Humanities (4)
This seminar studies how the various disciplines which constitute the humanities relate to one another and larger issues of human concern, along with critical theories that affect how we regard these areas. Direct experience with elements of cultures, including music, art, literature, drama; reflection on the relevance of such direct knowledge in relation to problems that humans continue to face. Satisfies CH Creative Endeavors for Foundational Studies. Offered every third semester.
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LS 20300 - Liberal Studies Seminar III: Introduction to Social Sciences (4)
Survey of the history, development, and relationships between the social sciences, including anthropology, communication, linguistics, history, political science, and psychology. Methodologies of social science research. Exploration of at least one discipline in greater depth. Satisfies SI Social/Behavior Scientific Inquiry for Foundational Studies. Offered every third semester.
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LS 20500 - Documenting Experiential Learning for Assessment (1)
Through this course, students document experiential learning in order to petition for credit based on that learning. Students describe their prior learning, inclusive of knowledge and skills gained through both formal education and experiential settings. Students reflect on that learning and produce documentation that can be assessed by evaluators in particular curricular fields. Offered Fall/Spring.
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LS 28000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member (by permission only). Offered as needed.
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LS 28500 - Practicum (1-4)
Practical work experience or internship in an area related to the field of study under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Internship or practicum involves entry-level responsibilities for career readiness. Practicum/internship contract required. Offered as needed.
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LS 28501 - Media Practicum (1-4)
Practical work experience related to media and communications under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Students work within APU on the development of content or media for one of the school’s communications initiatives. Faculty permission required. Offered as needed.
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LS 29200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when offered. Offered as needed.
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LS 38000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member (by permission only). Offered as needed.
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LS 38500 - Advanced Practicum (1-12)
Practical work experience in an area related to the concentration under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Offered as needed.
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LS 38501 - Advanced Media Practicum (1-12)
Practical work experience related to media and communications under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Students may work with APU communications operations or with businesses and organizations in the Anchorage area. Practicum involves pre-professional placement for career development and networking. Faculty permission required for APU placement. Practicum/internship contract required for placement beyond APU. Junior status required. Offered as needed.
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LS 39200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when offered. Offered as needed.
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LS 48000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member (by permission only). Offered as needed.
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LS 49200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when offered. Offered as needed.
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LS 49800 - Senior Project Proposal (2-4)
Students prepare to undertake their major capstone project (LS 49900 ) by preparing a proposal which includes: the rationale for, learning objectives, methods and outcomes of the senior project, an appropriate literature review, and a timeline for completing the project. The proposal will be presented orally and in writing for approval by a senior project committee (the project coordinator/faculty advisor, 2 additional faculty members, once of whom must be a member of the Liberal Studies Department) prior to beginning the project itself. This proposal and a written self assessment of learning will constitute the written component of all LS senior projects, to be completed after the student has presented the project to the APU community. Offered as needed.
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LS 49900 - Senior Project (2-10)
Students draw on interest and previous learning to create a product that caps their APU experience. May range from an academic paper to a film, collection of creative writings, etc. Students will work with one or more Liberal Studies faculty members, as well as others inside or outside the university community. Offered as needed.
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MAP - Master of Arts Program (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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MAR - Marine Biology (Offered through the Environmental Science Department) |
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MAR 11000 - Introduction to Scientific Diving (2)
This course introduces skills for open water snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Emphasis in on the selection and use of specialized equipment, hyperbaric theory, proper planning, diving rescue skills, use of recreational dive tables, and first-aid specific to the activity. Heavy emphasis placed on hazard assessment and safety issues. Course meets Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) and Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) standards for Open Water Diver certification. Certification fees are not included in course fees. Students are required to pay a dive equipment rental fee. Prerequisites: Swim 400 yards in less than 12 minutes. Tread water for 10 minutes. Offered Fall.
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MAR 11500 - Scientific Diver in Training Level I (2)
This course offers continued development of skills for open water SCUBA diving. Emphasizes dive planning, risk recognition & management, selection and use of specialized equipment and protective gear, hyperbaric theory, use of recreational dive tables, and diving technique. Course meets Professional association of Diving instructors (PADI) standards for Advanced Open Water diver. Fee required. Certification fees are not included in course fees. Students must provide their own dive gear including dry suit, or pay rental fees. There are classroom, pool and open water sessions. Prerequisite: Certification Card in Open Water SCUBA from a nationally certifying agency (PADI, NAUI, etc.) Offered Spring.
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MAR 18500 - Practicum (1-12)
Practical work experience in a given area of concentration under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 19000 - 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 19200 - 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 21000 - Aquarium Biology (4)
Fundamentals of aquarium science for the hobbyist or professional. Topics include basic lab techniques, chemistry of seawater, cell function and biological filtration, aquarium design, engineering, theory and practice, and culture of marine life. Laboratory work includes water quality monitoring, care and maintenance of cold-water and tropical systems and organisms, and an aquarium systems project. Lab included. Lab fee required. Satisfies SI Biological/Physical Scientific Inquiry for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall.
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MAR 22400 - Marine Field Work (4)
This course, a companion course to Survey of Marine Biology, focuses on the handling of marine biological scientific records and data, from study planning and design through field work to database entry and descriptive analyses. These objectives are met through field and lab studies in which students collect, organize and report on their own data. Topics include marine biota & taxonomy, marine field methods (specimen collection, identification and preservation, transect & quadrate sampling, animal tracking, laboratory techniques, live animal handling, diversity measurements, photographic sampling), record keeping, data types, database organization and analyses, and data presentation (graphical techniques, preparing a poster, talk or report). Includes required overnight field trip or travel. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: SC16100. Offered Fall/Summer.
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MAR 22500 - Survey of Marine Biology (4)
A survey of the science of marine biology, providing an introduction to coastal and ocean biota and their relationships to the marine environment. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of North Pacific systems, particularly those related to Alaska. Topics include natural history, ecology and diversity of marine life and habitats, factors regulating productivity, and world-wide threats to marine environments. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in SC16100. Offered Fall.
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MAR 24000 - Scientific Diver in Training Level II (2)
This course offers continued development of skills for open water SCUBA diving. Emphasizes dive planning, risk recognition & management, selection and use of specialized equipment and protective gear, hyperbaric theory, use of recreational dive tables, and diving technique. Course meets Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) standards for Rescue Diver. CPR & First Aid included. Fee required. Certification fees are not included in course fees. Students must provide their own dive gear including dry suit, or be prepared to pay rental fees. There is classroom, pool and open water sessions. Prerequisites: Certification as advance SCUBA diver from a national certifying agency (PADI, NAUI, etc.) , CPR & First Aid. Offered Spring.
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MAR 25000 - Marine Natural History (4)
A field-oriented block course that explores the natural history of marine environments and organisms, focusing on the North Pacific. The focus will be on using observations as a first step to learn about the environment and develop questions for further investigation. Comparison between observation and experimentation as methods of scientific inquiry will be drawn. The readings for the course will include marine natural history books for the area of travel and in-depth knowledge of local marine species will be expected by the end of the course. The course may travel throughout the Pacific region, including Mexico, Hawaii, Palau, Southern California Bight, Vietnam. May require international travel, exposure to harsh weather, and difficult conditions. Lab fee required for covering travel costs (expected to range between $1000 and $3000, depending on the destination). Prerequisite: SC16100. Offered as needeed.
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MAR 28000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given field under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 28500 - Practicum (1-12)
Practical work experience in a given area of concentration under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 29000 - 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 29200 - 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 31500 - Invertebrate Zoology (4)
A survey of invertebrate animal diversity and functional biology in the class and laboratory. Animal phyla are examined with respect to anatomy, systematics & evolutionary relationships, geographic distribution, ecology, & behavior. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: SC16100. Offered Spring.
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MAR 32000 - Ichthyology (4)
A field-oriented block course designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the biology of the major groups of fishes. Emphasis is placed on fauna of the Eastern North Pacific, but taxonomic groups from all over the world will be considered. Topics include evolution, taxonomy, behavior, anatomy and physiology, field identification, ecology, and fisheries conservation. Lab included. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: MAR 22500 . Offered Fall.
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MAR 32500 - Ecological Physiology of Marine Organisms (4)
An in-depth examination of the major physiological adaptations of marine organisms, including thermoregulation, respiration, circulation, water balance, acid-base balance, metabolism and energetics. Emphasis will be placed on how organisms are adapted to optimize physiological function under a variety of environmental conditions. Laboratory techniques for experimental and environmental physiology will be covered in detail. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SC16100, or permission of instructor. Offered Spring (even years).
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MAR 32800 - Scientific Diving (4)
This course meets requirements for Scientific Diver under the guidelines of Alaska Pacific University and the American Academy of Underwater Sciences. 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. A heavy 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 or be prepared to pay additional rental fees. Current first aid / CPR certification and diver physical are required before a student’s first dive. Instructor permission is required. Prerequisites: MAR 31500 or MAR 32000 or OS 20200 . Offered Summer.
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MAR 33000 - Human Impacts in Marine Systems (4)
This course introduces the physical processes that drive marine productivity and the major human impacts on these systems (overfishing, climate change, invasive species, pollution, disturbance and coastal zone development) at local, regional, national and international scales. Students learn the current state of impacts through readings of the scientific literature and public policy documents (e.g., Pew Commission report on the world’s oceans), are updated on current mitigation, management, conservation and policy actions from local experts working in the field and examine the challenges of balancing ecological impacts with economic impacts and conflicts among stakeholders and policymakers through the completion of an in-depth dilemma based case study. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in MAR 22500 . Offered Fall.
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MAR 33500 - Seabirds and Marine Mammals (4)
Designed to familiarize students with the biology and natural history of seabirds and marine mammals. Emphasis is placed on fauna of the eastern North Pacific, but species from all over the world will be discussed. Topics to be considered include ecology, evolution, anatomy, behavior, identification, and historical and contemporary conservation problems. Students pursue two in-depth topics of their own choosing. No lab. Prerequisite: MAR 22500 . Offered Spring.
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MAR 35000 - Applied Research (2)
This course is intended to facilitate active learning and research across the curriculum in marine science. Admitted students will already be involved in ongoing marine research. Each student will work with faculty and student-colleagues to refine their research and communication skills. The course context is current trends in international and national marine science with a focus on North Pacific and Alaska marine systems. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative databases, the preparation of professional manuscripts, interdisciplinary application of research results. Offered Fall and Spring.
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| MAR 35001 Behavior & Ecology |
| MAR 35002 Physiology |
| MAR 35003 Fisheries |
| MAR 35004 Marine Mammal Monitoring |
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MAR 38000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given field under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 38500 - Practicum (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 Fall/Spring.
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MAR 39000 - 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 39200 - 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 41000 - Coral Reef Ecology (4)
A field-oriented block course that examines the ecology of coral reefs and associated organisms, including reef building organisms, organisms that live on or in the reef, and coral reef ecosystems. Topics include coral taxonomy, reproduction, morphology and ecology, reef structure and zonation, coral identification, symbionts on coral reefs, and coral reef ecosystems. Students will spend substantial time in or on the water (snorkeling). N o SCUBA certification required. Lab included. Lab fee required. Additional costs of travel to and within the tropics are required of the student. Prerequisites: MAR 22500 and SC 33000 . Offered Spring.
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MAR 42000 - 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 estuari ne dynamics and coastal development, land use and conservation. May require international travel (passport, inoculations required) and exposure to harsh weather and rugged conditions. Travel costs are expected to range between $1000 and $2000. Prerequisites: MAR 33000 and SC 33000 or equivalent. Offered Spring.
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MAR 42400 - Marine Bioacoustics (4)
This course will cover fundamentals of wave theory, sound propagation, and acoustic analysis methods that form the basis of marine bioacoustics. Additional bioacoustics topics to be covered include: instrumentation, fish target strength and abundance estimation, animal hearing and sound production, behavioral importance of sound production by animals, and impacts of anthropogenic sound on marine animals. The students will get hands-on experience in acoustic data analysis using software programs used by professionals in the field. Lab fee required. Pre-requisites: Physics (SC 27000 or SC 25600 ) and Calculus I (MT 23000 ) or permission of the instructor.
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MAR 43700 - 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. Prerequisite: SC33600 or MAR33000. Offered Fall.
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MAR 48000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Individual study in a given field under the guidance of a regular faculty member and by permission only. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 48500 - Practicum (1-12)
Practical work experience in a given area of concentration under the cooperative guidance of a faculty member and an on-the-job supervisor. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MAR 49000 - Seminar (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 (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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MBA - Master of Business Administration (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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MBA 55000 - Tools for Success (0)
A mental boot camp geared towards supporting success throughout the Alyeska U modules. Students will establish or refresh their abilities to read critically, manage their time, conduct research, and write cogent and compelling documents. Offered Fall/Spring.
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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 60203 - Effective Communication (1)
The ability to communicate clearly is critical. This class will focus on interpersonal communication in dyads, small groups, and between groups. Students will learn how to organize points, summarize, support and present information and utilize visual tools. Meeting management, individual and group dynamics, virtual/distance communication and different communication styles will be addressed. The ground work for writing case analyses will be established. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MBA 60300 - Metrics and Risk Management (1)
Supporting a call for action, managing change, or implementing and measuring strategic goals requires a sound understanding of business metrics. Students will learn the fundamentals of basic financial reporting, accountability and financial stewardship. Capital and operational finance will be introduced. Day-to-day budget management will be examined and linked to broader organizational metrics. Students will examine organizational/divisional/departmental metrics for monitoring and improving performance as part of case analysis. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MBA 60404 - Building Organizational Capabilities for Change (1)
Improved performance, including efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability, is a goal for most organizations. Students will learn the fundamentals of organization culture including subcultures and divergent or parallel cultures of owner/parent organizations. Building on knowledge of individual and group dynamics and utilization of metrics, models of high performance will be examined. Students will consider known metrics as the foundation for planning and managing change as a part of their case analysis. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MBA 60501 - Leading Effective Organizations (1)
Making change happen requires leadership at all levels of an organization. Students will learn about the fundamentals of leadership and teamwork. Team and group leaders must be able to communicate the need for change based on known metrics linked to organizational goals. Leaders at all levels need to effectively engage teams and individuals for ideas and decisions. Students will consider plans for communicating, deploying and evaluating change as part of their case analysis. Offered Fall/Spring.
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MBA 60601 - Decision Making and Risk Analysis (1)
Strategy communicates organizational direction and coordinates divisional and departmental operations. Students will learn about planning at an organizational level including modeling uncertainty and forecasting for decision making. This will be linked to department level planning, management and operations. Identifying and analyzing risk will be introduced. Offered Fall.
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MBA 60910 - ANCSA History and Context (1)
The Alaska Native land claims movement of the 1960s, the resulting legislation, and how Alaska Natives have implemented the legislation will be examined. The unique roles and responsibilities of Alaska Native Corporations and their shareholders will be analyzed. Firsthand accounts from Native leaders will be featured.
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MBA 60920 - Leadership Styles and Effective Communication (1)
Leadership of Alaska Native Corporations depends on the development and succession of talented future leaders. This course examines various dimensions associated with leadership, awareness and development of personal leadership style, the role of communication in successful leadership, and the application of leadership theory and communication in the challenges of leading diverse organizations.
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MBA 60930 - Leading Your Human Resources (1)
Growth and sustainability of Alaska Native Corporations depends on the recruitment and retention of talented employees and appropriate planning for generational replacement of key personnel. Employees need to be managed in an ethical and effective manner in order to promote the interests of the organization. This course examines various dimensions associated with recruiting, managing, retaining, and compensating employees – including legal, ethical, and strategic issues.
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MBA 60940 - Metrics for Monitoring & Improving Performance (1)
High performing organizations require building and maintaining an appropriate organizational culture. This course presents models for accomplishing this and explores issues associated with subcultures, divergent or parallel cultures of owner/parent organizations, decision making, conflict, and collaboration. These lessons will be applied to the context in which Alaska Native Corporations operate.
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MBA 60950 - Budgeting and Planning for Sustainability and Growth (1)
Financial accounts record critical information about past organizational performance as well as forming the basis for future expectations. This course explores the basic financial statements – income statements, balance sheets, and budgets. It explains the relationships between these and their appropriate uses for reporting information and forming and implementing strategic plans.
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MBA 60960 - Federal Government Contracting (1)
Rights afforded to Alaska Native Corporations through the SBA 8(a) program will be analyzed. The Federal Acquisition Regulations, Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Acts, and other laws and regulations governing Alaska Native Corporation’s in Federal Government Contracting will be examined. Current Alaska Native Corporation Executives will be featured.
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MBA 60970 - Evaluating Options: Valuation, Risk Management & Diversification (1)
Corporations are continually involved in undertaking or terminating a variety of projects. Some may be individual new business opportunities, while others may mergers or acquisitions of new businesses. Underlying the financial impact of any such endeavor requires methods to value businesses or business opportunities. This course presents a number of valuation methodologies and illustrates how they may be used in the development and implementation of corporate strategies.
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MBA 60980 - Strategy Development and Implementation (1)
Strategic planning requires the ability to understand the corporation’s current state within its present environment to help prepare a course for the future. This course will introduce the concepts of strategy development and implementation with a focus on planning for future possibilities, managing risk and developing organizational capabilities for change.
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MBA 60990 - Working Effectively with Boards of Directors (1)
Boards of Directors have critical roles. From the hiring of corporation leaders to the approval of strategic direction and disbursement of dividends. Leaders of Alaska Native Corporations (ANC) must understand the complex and often nuanced relationships between boards, themselves, and the corporations they lead. This course examines those relationships and provides ANC leaders with the information and skills to work successfully with their boards.
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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 61800 - Financial Statement Analysis (3)
This course will introduce students to the financial statements, accounting concepts and principles used in the measurement and reporting of results, and analysis of financial statements using ratios. Comprehensive study of the 10K statement, analysis of 10-year trend of financial results, benchmarking and industry comparisons, Altman’s Z score, transparency, and indications of earnings manipulations using real life case studies are included. Prerequisite: Basic competency in excel, foundational knowledge in accounting (undergraduate), or advisor/instructor permission. Offered Summer/Fall.
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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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