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AC - Accounting (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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AC 20100 - Financial Accounting I (3)
This course provides the introduction to double entry bookkeeping, and preparation of income statement, balance sheet, and statement of stockholders equity, accrual concepts and methods, accounting for merchandising operations, general ledger and reconciliation of accounts including bank reconciliations, cash, and internal controls. Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: T&P; FI.
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AC 20200 - Financial Accounting II (3)
This course will cover preparation and use of cash flow statements, accounting for asset, liability and equity accounts. Specifically, accounting for receivables, payables, long term debt, stock transactions, dividends and retained earnings, analysis of financial statements using ratios, ethical financial reporting, and introduction to the accounting environment, generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and SOX. Prerequisite: . Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: T&P; FI.
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AC 20300 - Principles of Managerial Accounting (3)
This course will address how data from financial information systems are used to make business decisions. Topics covered include: analysis of cost and profitability, preparation of operating budgets for management and control, efficiency measures, time value of money, discounted cash flow analysis, and capital investment decisions. Prerequisite: . Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: WOC; T&P; FI.
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AC 20400 - Payroll Accounting (3)
Introduction to the use of a computerized accounting system, payroll accounting fundamentals: preparation, reporting, and compliance of payroll and tax regulations. Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: FI; Q.
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AC 36000 - Intermediate Accounting I (3)
The first in a series of 3 courses introduces students to the concepts and practices of accounting and reporting financial transactions for public companies. A study of the history of accounting profession and the accounting standards setting process, in-depth review of the accounting process and complex problem solving, accounting for current assets: cash, receivables, inventory, and financial statement analysis. Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: KA; PEB; WOC.
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AC 36100 - Intermediate Accounting II (3)
This course will continue to build skills and knowledge necessary to understand and apply Financial Accounting Standards in preparing financial statements. Contents include: accounting for payroll, current liabilities, long-term liabilities, and stockholders equity. Emphasis will be placed on reporting issues and concepts. Topics also covered: controversial issues in accounting for complex transactions such as stock options, warrants, earnings per share, and financial statement analysis. Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: KA; PEB; WOC.
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AC 36200 - Intermediate Accounting III (3)
This course will continue to build skills and knowledge necessary to understand and apply Financial Accounting Standards in preparing financial statements. The course will specifically address financial accounting standards related to income and expense recognition, investments, leases, pensions, deferred taxes, full disclosure of significant financial transactions in financial statements, and financial statement analysis. Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: KA; PEB; WOC; CP.
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AC 38000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Develop knowledge and skills in a specific area of Accounting under the guidance of the faculty. This is in addition to the regular AC curriculum.
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AC 39200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when special topic is offered. Offered: As needed
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AC 46200 - Strategic Cost Analysis (3)
Study of cost concepts and analysis for strategic planning and value chain analysis, profit variance analysis, cost analysis and control, and strategic financial analysis for long-term major investments. Prerequisite: . Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: KA; R&A; CT; WOC; CP.
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AC 46300 - Business Systems Thinking (3)
This course is designed to provide students a solid understanding of systems thinking in organizations. The course will address accounting systems cycles as examples to show and how they interact with the other subsystems and the larger organizational information systems. The course will also address selection and implementation of systems appropriate for a business; designing and implementing business processes, internal controls, and documentation including Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and assessment of risk. Offered Summer. Professional Competencies: PEB; R&A; CT; CP.
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AC 46500 - Auditing (3)
This course describes the role of the auditor; professional standards and ethics; organization, planning and execution of the audit; audit programs and procedures for specific account balances and general audit procedures; auditor’s report and other attestation and accounting services; and internal, operational, and compliance audit. Offered Summer. Professional Competencies: PEB; CT; WOC; CP.
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AC 47000 - Seminar in Taxation (3)
Seminar in Taxation develops a framework, which provides a method to analyze the effects of tax rules on individual and corporate decision making. The course involves the study of the development of tax laws, their impact on economic policy, and special current topics in taxation. Also, students select topics of interest to research. Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: KA; R&A; WOC; CP.
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AC 48000 - Directed Study (1-4)
Develop knowledge and skills in a specific area of Accounting under the guidance of the faculty. This is in addition to the regular AC curriculum.
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AC 49900 - Senior Project (4)
Third and final directed study course focused on the senior project requires completing the written paper and making an oral presentation to the Senior Project committee. Students must complete BA 49800 before working on 49900. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. Senior Standing; Prerequisites: WRIT 20100 , IS 36000, IS 44500 and . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. Professional Competencies: LE; PS; WOC.
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ANS - Alaska Native Studies (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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ANS 40000 - Indigenous Research Methods (4)
Students explore research methods that incorporate understandings of social justice, colonization, and local knowledge as they relate to indigenous peoples. Utilizing case studies from around the world, the course focuses on how approaches to research can value and recover indigenous ways of knowing. Offered as needed.
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BA - Business Administration (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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BA 10300 - Foundations of Business (3)
This course will introduce students to the principles of accounting, finance, marketing strategy, production, planning and teamwork. This class provides the initial foundation for future classes in the Business Administration course of study. Offered Fall/Spring.
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BA 20000 - Sophomore Seminar: Research Methods and Problem Solving (4)
Research methodology used in business and marketing research beginning with problem formulation, determination of sources of information, research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and preparation and presentation of research findings.
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BA 20500 - Leadership (4)
An experiential course applying leadership and group development theory to personal and group awareness. Students will have the opportunity to examine and explore their own leadership styles, traits, and behaviors. Students will work in groups in an experiential learning laboratory format. Block course.
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BA 20600 - Entrepreneurship (3)
This course will provide an overview of the basic concepts of entrepreneurship focusing on the nature, environment, and risks of new venture formation. Topics include: the entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity recognition, market assessment, feasibility plan, how to structure a new venture, pricing strategies, financing the product or service idea, legal structures, and harvesting of the new venture. Offered Fall/Spring.
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BA 20700 - Marketing (3)
This course covers consumer behavior, market research, strategy, distribution, promotion, planning, pricing, and support. Students will learn how to develop and evaluate market plans and assess interventions aimed at managing customer value. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: MOC; PS; WOC.
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BA 21500 - Statistical Data Analysis (4)
An introduction to the theory and practice of Statistics with an emphasis on data mining and analysis. Topics will include a discussion of descriptive statistics, the major discrete and continuous distributions as they relate to business and financial data sets, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, and basic forecasting methods. Prerequisite: MT 10100 - Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
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BA 22000 - Hotel & Lodge Management & Operations (2)
This course is an introduction to the key principles of hotel management. Students will learn the fundamentals of managing a multi departmental facility. There will be an overview of the industry, strategic planning, understanding key financial indicators, understanding hotel structure and staff and learning the day-to-day activities of a hotel manager. Offered Fall.
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BA 22100 - Hotel & Lodge Human Resource Management (2)
This course is an introduction to human resource management in the hospitality industry. Subjects covered will be: staffing for a hotel, the challenges of turnover, current issues in hospitality law, the importance of customer service and safety and security issues. Offered Spring.
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BA 22200 - Hotel & Lodge Marketing (2)
This course is an introduction to the hospitality marketing. Subjects covered will be: marketing in the internet age, revenue management techniques and programs, customer relations management software and public relations and publicity issues. Offered Fall.
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BA 22300 - Food & Beverage Outlet Management (2)
This course is an introduction to the key principles of food and beverage operations. Students will learn the fundamentals of managing a food and beverage operation. There will be an overview of the industry, menu engineering and planning, understanding key financial indicators, and learning what contributes to a successful food and beverage outlet. Offered Spring.
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BA 26000 - Macro Economics (3)
The study of aggregate economic behavior – how individual decisions by consumers and firms result in aggregate performance of the economy. Basic measures of economic activity are developed and students will gain historical and international views of aggregate economic performance. A number of theories of macroeconomic activity will be explored, with particular focus on the varying role of the government in stabilizing economic activity and enhancing its growth. Satisfies SI Social/Behavioral Scientific Inquiry for Foundational Studies. Prerequisite: . Offered Fall/Spring.
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BA 26500 - Micro Economics (3)
The study of the economic decisions faced by the firm and the individual. This foundation for many higher level business courses covers such areas as pricing, cost, capital budgeting, uncertainty, production economics, and consumer choice. Satisfies SI Social/Behavioral Scientific Inquiry for Foundational Studies. Prerequisite: . Offered Fall/Spring.
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BA 27000 - Organization Behavior (3)
Motivation, work design, perception, creativity, and innovation are examined as part of the larger organizational behavior concept. Organizational culture is examined in the context of organizational change and behavior. Effective models are critically reviewed. Offered Fall/Spring.
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BA 28500 - Practicum (1-4)
Practical work experience or other experiential opportunity to apply learning in real world activity or work place. Guidance is provided by the collaborative efforts of the student, faculty, and on site supervisor.
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BA 49700 - Senior Project I (4)
This is the first of the three directed study courses focused on the senior project. Students develop a plan of action with timeline for completing senior project, select a topic, and defend it. Extensive reading on the topic is required in this course. The paper must include a description of the senior project, scope, purpose, and a review of the literature. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. The student must complete work required in BA 49700 before beginning work on BA 49800. Prerequisites: WRIT 20100 , IS 36000, and IS 44500 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. Professional Competencies: LE; PS; WOC.
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BA 49800 - Senior Project II (4)
This is the second directed study course focused on the senior project. Students must complete BA 49700 before working on 49800. Revise action plan developed in BA 49700 if necessary, and carry out the project. The written paper must detail method of data collection and analysis. If applicable the proposal must be approved by the Institutional Review Board before data collection. Students must complete work required in BA 49800 before beginning work on BAM/HSA 49900. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. Prerequisites: WRIT 20100 , IS 36000, and IS 44500 , and BA 49700 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer. Professional Competencies: LE; PS; WOC.
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BAM - Business Administration Management (Offered through the Business Administration Department) |
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BAM 10500 - Business Math (3)
This course provides students with basic algebra and mathematics skills to solve business problems and also lay a foundation for the advanced mathematical requirements found in college-level quantitative business courses. Students will be exposed to the arithmetic and algebraic principles underlying pricing, depreciation, investments and insurance problems as relevant business topics utilizing such tools. Word problems will be included in each of these topics so that students can experientially relate to their real-world applications. Satisfies CT Computation for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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BAM 19200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when special topic is offered. Offered as needed.
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BAM 20000 - Accounting for the Information Age I (3)
Introduction to financial accounting including principles and concepts underlying financial accounting, uses and preparation of accounting information, and examination of alternative accounting methods. (Elective module that can be added to the regular BAM Program curriculum for students wishing more experience in accounting.)
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BAM 20100 - Accounting for the Information Age II (3)
Introduction to financial accounting including principles and concepts underlying financial accounting, uses and preparation of accounting information, and examination of alternative accounting methods. (Elective module that can be added to the regular BAM Program curriculum for students wishing more experience in accounting.)
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BAM 20200 - Accounting for the Information Age III (3)
Assist current and soon-to-be managers, auditors, and accountants in becoming familiar with accounting analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. (Elective module that can be added to the regular BAM Program curriculum for students wishing more experience in accounting.) Prerequisite: BAM 20000 or equivalent.
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BAM 20400 - Personal Finance (2)
This course will provide an overview of basic personal financial planning including budgeting, managing credit, savings and investment, insurance, and retirement planning. Students will develop a personal finanacial plan with short- and long-term goals. Satisfies EE Personal Responsibility for Foundational Studies.
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BAM 21000 - Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector (3)
This course will provide an overview of the not-for-profit sector, its origins, tax and legal basis, and key trends impacting the sector and will also examine the ethical standards observed in today’s not-for-profit organizations. This course will also demonstrate the critical roles not-for profits play in society, describe the national tax and legal treatment of the sector, and place Alaska not-for-profit sector in a national context. Offered Fall.
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BAM 21600 - Survey of Economics (4)
The study of individual decision making (households, firms, and other organizations) and how markets mediate and aggregate such decisions. Issues addressed will include the determination of prices, incomes, and methods of production. Particular attention will be focused on “market failures” where individual self-interested decisions can lead to perverse results (e.g., pollution, congestion, under-provision of socially desirable goods). The consequences of government policies will be explored. Satisfies the Social/Behavioral Science GUR. Prerequisite: BAM 10500 or MT 10100 . Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: MOC; PS.
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BAM 29200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when special topic is offered. Offered as needed.
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BAM 31000 - Venture Management (3)
This course immerses the student in the practical matters of venture management. Students study the various stages of venture growth, from the idea stage, to the problematic start-up phase, through the crises stage of fast growth to maturity. Students study the impact of ebusiness on venture management and explore the full range of debt and equity funding options available to the businessperson.
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BAM 32000 - Fundamentals of Telecommunications (3)
This course provides an overview of the basic technology of telecommunications.
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BAM 32100 - Telecommunications Policy and Regulation (3)
This course provides an overview of federal and state regulatory policy and practice, with emphasis on the implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the resulting migration from regulated to emerging competitive markets. Appropriate regulatory strategies will be introduced and analyzed.
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BAM 33000 - Labor and Employee Relations (3)
An examination of employee relations within organizations concentrating on labor-management relations in a union environment. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will be examined.
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BAM 33100 - Compensation and Benefits in the Workplace (3)
The materials contained in the course examine strategic choices in managing compensations and benefits. Compensation theories and models are discussed in relationship to current organizational realities and practices.
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BAM 33500 - Southcentral Foundation Quality Management (3)
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) on its continuous journey of improving health care for its customer-owners created a group of quality improvement curricula geared toward addressing the approach, deployment, learning and integration of quality/process improvement in helping achieve strategic objectives.
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BAM 35900 - Financial Tools for Management (3)
Students will learn to analyze financial statements using ratios. Review of financial tools used to plan, measure, and manage internal performances related to cost, efficiency, and profit. Prerequisite: BAM 10500 or MT 10100 . Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: MOC; FM; PS; WOC.
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BAM 36100 - Law and Citizenship (3)
This course covers a survey of the major areas of law that are fundamental to our economic system and which influence business decision making. The evolution and application of specific legal principles and substantive rules that govern disputes and transactions are explored, as well as court structures and procedures. Basic legal research skill and knowledge are developed as part of the course. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: LE; PS.
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BAM 38000 - Directed Study (1-3)
Develop knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest under the guidance of the faculty. This is in addition to the regular BAM curriculum.
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BAM 39200 - Special Topics (1-4)
Appropriate descriptions published when special topic is offered. Offered as needed.
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BAM 40200 - Business Finance (3)
An introduction to corporate finance including: discussion of the commonly accepted tools used in financial planning and analysis, the time value of money, discounted cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting before and after taxes will be considered, as well as proper financial decision making under risk and uncertainty. Prerequisite: . Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: FM; LE; PS.
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BAM 42000 - Board and Volunteer Management (3)
This course will address key issues in recruiting, selecting and managing volunteer human resources in nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Fall odd years.
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BAM 42100 - Budget and Finance for Non-Profit (3)
The course is structured to illustrate the nonprofit fiscal management cycle: planning, execution, recording, reporting, and monitoring. It provides students with an understanding of the objectives of nonprofit fiscal management and experience utilizing common tools to measure progress toward achieving those objectives. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Spring even years.
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BAM 42200 - Fundraising and Resource Development (3)
A comprehensive fundraising course designed to provide a basic foundation of fundraising knowledge and skills. This course covers all the components of a successful fundraising program for non-profits and addresses specific fund development issues in Alaska. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Fall even years.
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BAM 42300 - Planning and Evaluation of Non-Profit Organizations (3)
This course provides an overview of how successful non-profit organizations plan and evaluate their progress. Students will explore the process of organizational change from an individual perspective and develop an integrated model focused on each student’s sponsoring organization. Prerequisite: BAM 21000 . Offered Spring odd years.
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BAM 43200 - 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 Fall.
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BAM 43500 - Introduction to Telecommunications (3)
Basic technology of telecommunications and how the twin forces of technology and competition are correlated. (An elective BAM course for those students interested in telecommunications management.)
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BAM 45200 - Operations and Quality Management (3)
This course explores the major concepts and techniques used to manage the operations function. The course considers both managerial and analytical issued, since and effective manager must be equally at ease in both areas. Topics include production planning, total quality management, the management of materials, and project scheduling. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: MOC; WOC.
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BAM 45400 - Organizational Development (3)
Comprehensive study of organizational change theory and application. Aspects of organizational design and structure explored. Participation in exercises and methods for creative group problem solving. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: MOC; LE; PS; WOC.
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BAM 45600 - Strategic Human Resource Management (3)
Management role in strategic planning, development, and implementation of human resource capital and investment. Strategic HR policies and issues are examined. Labor relations, Federal and State interventions are examined. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: HR; MOC; LE.
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BAM 45800 - Strategic Leadership (3)
Examine leadership theories and practices as related to effective management in diverse organizations. This is an experiential course that enables the student to examine several leadership styles, traits and behaviors. Strategic intelligence will be presented and students will have the opportunity to use this skill in problem solving. Students will learn the importance of effective execution of an organization’s strategy. Offered Fall/Spring. Professional Competencies: L; HR; MOC; LE; WOC
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BAM 46200 - Global Marketing (3)
This is an intensive course exploring the challenge of effectively entering and operating a business in foreign markets. Students study how international marketing programs are developed, as well as the various factors that affect decision-making in an international setting along with international marketing objectives, strategies and policies, foreign market selection, adaptation of products, distribution channels of communications to fit each foreign market, systems of international marketing organization, information gathering, and planning and control. Case studies, marketing journals articles, and related support materials will supplement the text material creating an expanded exposure for the student to alternative points of views and opinions about international marketing management and strategies.
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BAM 48000 - Directed Study (1-3)
Develop knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest under the guidance of the faculty. This is in addition to the regular BAM curriculum.
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BAM 49600 - Current Topics in Business (1-4)
These courses will examine a variety of current business issues. Each course will be taught by a leading authority on a subject relevant to evolving business challenges. These include entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities, integration of different functional areas of business, global business developments, and other leadership issues for a rapidly changing business environment. May be taken multiple times with different topic names.
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BAM 49900 - Senior Project (4)
Third and final directed study course focused on the senior project requires completing the written paper and making an oral presentation to the Senior Project committee. Students must complete (AC or BA) 49800 before working on 49900. Senior project courses must be completed sequentially. Senior standing: Prerequisites: WRIT 20100 , IS 36000, and IS 44500 , and AC or BA 49800 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
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COMM - Communication (Offered through multiple departments) |
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COMM 10002 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
This course examines communication theories with the purpose of developing foundational skills that will improve interpersonal communication competence. Students focus on concepts, theory, and research findings regarding human communication processes. The course emphasizes practice and improvement of presentational and interpersonal skills for effective communication within various contexts. Satisfies EC Presentation & Media Literacy for Foundational Studies. Offered as needed.
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COMM 10004 - Public Speaking (4)
The course emphasizes practice and improvement of communications skills for public presentation purposes, as well as historical and current considerations regarding public address. Students develop foundational understandings of communication theory, rhetorical studies, and attributes of historically significant speeches. Students development presentations for a range of purposes and audiences, from topic choice to delivery, with attention to the ethics of public address, information literacy, and use of current technologies and media. Satisfies EC Presentation & Media Literacy for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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COMM 20600 - Organizational Communication (3)
Principles of oral communication within the business environment paying particular attention to work group and multicultural communication in the diverse work place. Satisfies EC Presentation & Media Literacy for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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COMM 20900 - Mass Communication in the Age of Social Media (4)
This introductory-level course examines the development of mass and social media from the 20th into the 21st century. Emphasis is placed on understanding how media influences individuals and communities as well as how mass communication is being shaped by content creation and information distribution through social media. Students develop presentations about (and in some cases, by means of) diverse media, including print, film, radio, TV, as well as web-served functions such as blogging, micro-blogging, and social networking. Satisfies EC Presentation & Media Literacy for Foundational Studies. Offered Spring.
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CRIT - Critical Thinking (Offered through multiple departments) |
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CRIT 13300 - Critical Thinking (3-4)
Develops and sharpens the specific analytical thought tools that are used in all academic disciplines, beginning with reading skills. Recognition of argument forms and reasoning methods, and the ability to use these constructively, will be practiced in written and verbal dialogue. Satisfies CT Critical Thinking for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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CRIT 23300 - Critical Thinking for Management (3)
Interdisciplinary and intercultural inquiry into the issues of human consciousness and experience focusing on the integration of the issues into a holistic view of the world. Ways to bring knowledge to bear on critically analyzing social, economic, and business problems and issues. Satisfies CT Critical Thinking for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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CRWR - Creative & Professional Writing (Offered through Liberal Studies Department) |
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CRWR 20200 - Introduction to Creative Writing (4)
Investigation and practice of the genres, forms and techniques of imaginative writing. Examination of important work by writers practicing in the major genres. Relationship between writing and publishing. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| CRWR 20201 Creative Writing: Drama |
| CRWR 20202 Creative Writing: Fiction |
| CRWR 20205 Creative Writing: Nonfiction |
| CRWR 20206 Creative Writing: Poetry |
| CRWR 20207 Creative Writing: Screenwriting |
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CRWR 20400 - Creative Writing Workshop (4)
An investigation of the creative writing process and its products, with emphasis on the individual student’s development as a writer. Offered as needed.
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CRWR 30200 - Advanced Creative Writing (4)
Investigation and practice at an advanced level of the genres, forms, and techniques of imaginative writing. Works by established or experimental writers in the genres will be examined, including their writings about the creative process itself. A major project such as a chapbook of poems, section of a novel, one-act play, etc., is required. Junior status required. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| CRWR 30201 Advanced Creative Writing: Drama |
| CRWR 30202 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction |
| CRWR 30205 Advanced Creative Writing: Nonfiction |
| CRWR 30206 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry |
| CRWR 30207 Advanced Creative Writing: Screenwriting |
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CRWR 40400 - Creative Writing Workshop (4)
An investigation of the creative writing process and its products, with emphasis on the individual student’s development as a writer. Junior status required.
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CS - Cultural Studies (Offered through the Liberal Studies Department) |
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CS 20100 - Introduction to Cultural Studies (4)
Examination of culture as a field of mediation between people’s everyday lives and the broad structures of the whole society, drawing from the disciplines of communication studies, literary criticism, anthropology, sociology, cultural history, women’s studies, political economy, and others. Satisfies CH Intercultural & Spiritual Understandings for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| CS 20105 America’s Native Heritage |
| CS 20118 Shamanism |
| CS 20126 Globalization and Its Discontents |
| CS 20129 Queer Realities |
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CS 22700 - 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. Satisfies CH Intercultural & Spiritual Understandings for Foundational Studies. Offered Fall/Spring.
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CS 30100 - Advanced Cultural Studies (4)
Focus on particular topics in cultural studies drawing on work from the areas of communication, literary criticism, anthropology, sociology, historical and women’s studies, and political economy. Offered Fall/Spring.
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| CS 30103 Advanced Women’s Studies |
| CS 30126 Advanced Globalization and its Discontents |
| CS 30129 Advanced Queer Realities |
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CS 40800 - Ideas of Nature (4)
An investigation of the ways in which ideas about nature are foundational to U.S. culture. The focus will be mainly on U.S. American attitudes toward nature but will include consideration of views held by diverse peoples worldwide, particulary indigenous peoples. Offered as needed.
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DIG - Digital Studio (Offered through Liberal Studies Department) |
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DIG 10000 - Computer Applications (2)
The course provides an introduction to office suite applications. Students develop skills with software to complete tasks involving word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and messaging. Offered as needed.
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DIG 10022 - Digital Photography I (2)
Digital Photography exposes student to the use and manipulation of electronically generated images through hands-on expereince with digital cameras and scanners. Market specific imaging software is used to further enhance and manipulate imagery. Course topics includ visual aesthetics, composition, image layering, photo-retouching, spatial relationships, compression techniques, digital painting, editing, color, adjustment, filtering, image capture and file formatting. Offered Fall/Spring.
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DIG 15000 - Web Design (2)
The course provides an introduction to use of design applications for website development. Students acquire skills with software to complete tasks involving page layout and formatting, as well as integration of images, links, tables, frames, and cascading style sheets. Offered as needed.
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DIG 20022 - Digital Photography II (2)
Digital Photography II is designed to explor the tools, techniques, and aesthetics of phtographic image modification through the use of computer technology. Multiple aspects of digital photography will be explored through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, assignments, critiques and projects. The class will address ditial camera operations, raw file processing, fundamental software tools and applications. Offered as needed.
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DIG 20030 - Digital Video (2)
Introductory exploration of digital content creation for video production. Basics of storyboard development, video capture, editing, and integration of sound and graphics. Project-based approach utilizing basic applications as well as local and open source resources, with expectation that final work will be published online. Offered Spring.
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DIG 30067 - Digital Audio - Recording (2)
Students use audio applications to develop recordings for distribution and online release or for audio augmentation of other media. Students produce demonstration projects showcasing individual talent in performance, sound editing, or development of sound track.
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ED 21400 - Exploring the Learning Community (2)
An examination of historical philosophical theories and practices in education with a focus on trends and current school policies in Alaska and the nation. Classroom community, diversity, individual needs are explored. A beginning ePortfolio is developed. Education majors are required to demonstrate basic skills competency in reading, writing, and mathematics. Satisfies the Sophomore Seminar for the Major Studies. Professional Competencies: PA; PRC.
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ED 21500 - Classroom Leadership and Management (2)
This course provides students interested in education continued development of an education portfolio and the relationship educators have to national and state standards. Effective processes and styles, as well as current best practices, relating to classroom management and the leadership exhibited by successful teachers receive focus. Practicum, including some virtual experiences and a field placement will require students to assist and teach lessons. Prerequisite: Taking or have taken ED 21400 . Offered Spring session. Professional Competencies: PA; PLE.
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ED 24100 - Teaching Methods: Creative Expression (3)
Exploration of the means of stimulating creative expression in an educational setting. Art, music, dance, photography, and video as expressive media are included as appropriate. Includes practicum experience. Prerequisite: Two fine arts courses or permission of instructor. Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC.
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ED 28500 - 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 29000 - Seminar (1-3)
Designed to provide participants with in-depth studies of topics of interest. Facilitated by Education Department faculty members. Offered as needed. Competencies: DCN; CKS; AGI.
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ED 29200 - 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 31400 - Differentiated Instruction - Response to Instruction (3)
This course addresses the study of learners, learning theory, and best teaching practices to meet individual needs 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, focusing on teaching strategies and learning. Understanding of and dealing with learning differences, the learning environment, social interactions, assessment, communication, and collaboration as well as reflection and self-assessment of their knowledge, skills, and dispositions for teaching diverse and special needs students in the regular classroom are stressed. This course includes a practicum. Prerequisite: ED 21400 or Permission of Instructor. Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 32000 - Teaching Methods: Literacy and Communication I (6)
Development of knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude relating to teaching reading, language arts, and children’s literature in grades K-4. Extensive practicum/field placement requiring students to observe, assist, and teach lessons in individual, small, and large group settings. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 32100 - Teaching Methods: Literacy and Communication II (6)
Development of knowledge, skills, and a positive attitude relating to teaching reading, language arts, and adolescent literature in grades 5-8. Extensive practicum/field placement requiring students to observe, assist, and teach lessons in individual, small, and large group settings. Includes Junior practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and ED 32000 . Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 33000 - Teaching Methods: Science, Mathematics, and Society I (6)
Experiences in teaching and learning science, mathematics, and social studies in grades K-4. Methods and materials of instruction survey focusing on integration of subject areas. Emphasis on implementing National Science Education Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), and Alaska Department of Education (ADOE) standards. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and , , (or 1 Biology and 1 Physical Science, w/lab). Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 33100 - Teaching Methods: Science, Mathematics, and Society II (6)
Experiences in teaching and learning science, mathematics, and social studies in grades 5-8. Methods and materials of instruction survey focusing on integration of subject areas. Emphasis on implementing National Science Education Standards, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), and Alaska Department of Education (ADOE) standards. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisites: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program and ED 33000 . Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC; PEG.
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ED 34400 - Teaching Methods: Health and Physical Movement Education (3)
Examination of the knowledge, behaviors, skills, and attitudes necessary to teach Physical Movement Education in grades K-8. Emphasis on content areas, teacher roles, methods of instruction, growth and development issues, and the importance of comprehensive school health education. A public school practicum/field placement provides an opportunity to observe and participate in health and physical education/movement. Prerequisite: ED 21400 . Offered Fall. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC.
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ED 34700 - Evaluation of Student Learning (3)
Study of the theory and practice of educational evaluation with an emphasis on knowledge and skills to construct and interpret teacher made and standardized tests. Use of informal techniques to assess the cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and social growth of students in grades K-8. Includes Junior Practicum experience. Prerequisite: Formal admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; DS; DCN; CKS; AGI; PLE; PRC.
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ED 36300 - Computers and Technology for Teachers (3)
Introduction to the use of computers and other technology to enhance teaching and learning. Topics include operating information, current research, and applications of technology in a learning community environment. Practical field experiences are required. Completion of 15 hours of observation of the use of technology in classroom/school setting, in addition to scheduled class time, is required. Prerequisites: Demonstrated basic competency and ED 21400 . Offered Spring. Professional Competencies: PA; AGI; PLE; PRC.
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