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CATALOG 2002-2003 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE 3211 Providence Drive Anchorage, Alaska 99508-8046 www.uaa.alaska.edu The cover was designed by Gary Adams, University Advancement. Curriculum Manager: Bec Smith Desktop Publishing/Design: Brad Bodde David Woodley Photography Michael Dinneen Proof Reading: Dr. Will Jacobs John Mun Anissa Hauser It is the responsibility of the individual student to become familiar with the policies and regulations of UAA printed in this catalog. The responsibility for meeting all graduation requirements rests with the student. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this catalog. However, the University of Alaska Anchorage Catalog is not a contract but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University reserves the right to change or withdraw courses; to change the fees, rules, and calendar for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and to change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. The University of Alaska Anchorage includes the units of Anchorage, Kenai, Kodiak, and Matanuska-Susitna. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page 1. Welcome to UAA.........................................................................9 2. Enrollment Services...................................................................15 3. Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid..............................................23 4. Advising, Learning, and Assistance .......................................35 5. Student Life ................................................................................41 6. Educational Delivery Services.................................................57 7. Centers and Institutes...............................................................61 8. Academic Policies......................................................................65 9. Undergraduate Admission and Degree Programs...............81 University Honors Program ....................................................91 College of Arts and Sciences....................................................92 College of Business and Public Policy .................................133 College of Health, Education, and Social Welfare..............149 Community and Technical College ......................................174 School of Engineering.............................................................221 10. Graduate Admission and Degree Programs .......................233 College of Arts and Sciences..................................................239 College of Business and Public Policy .................................249 College of Health, Education, and Social Welfare..............253 Community and Technical College ......................................265 School of Engineering.............................................................266 11. Course Descriptions................................................................271 12. Directory ...................................................................................433 Index................................................................................................447 It is the policy of the University of Alaska to provide equal education and employment opportunities and to provide service and benefits to all students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. This policy is in accordance with the laws enforced by the Department of Education and the Department of Labor, including Presidential Executive Order 11246, as amended, Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Public Health Service Act of 1971, the Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the 14th Amendment, EEOC’s Sex Discrimination Guidelines, and Alaska Statutes 18.80.220 and 14.18. Inquiries regarding application of these and other regulations should be directed to the University’s Affirmative Action Director, the Office of Civil Rights (Department of Education, Washington, DC), or the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (Department of Labor, Washington, DC). Page 3 SOURCES OF INFORMATION UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE 3211 PROVIDENCE DRIVE ANCHORAGE, AK 99508-8046 CAMPUS DIRECTORY: (907) 786-1800 Academic Affairs, Office of (907) 786-1921 Enrollment Services (907) 786-1480 Administration Building, Room 214 Administration Building Room 176 Accounting Services (907) 786-1440 Facilities Scheduling (907) 786-1209 Administration Building Lobby Administration Building, Room 261 Administrative Services (907) 786-4620 Financial Aid (907) 786-1586 Administration Building, Room 279 Administration Building Lobby Admissions (907) 786-1480 Housing and Dining (907) 751-7200 Administration Building Room 176 The Commons Advising and Information Technology Services (907) 786-4646 Counseling Center (907) 786-4500 (V/TTY) Call Center College of Arts and Science Building (CAS) Business Education Building, Room 115 National Student AHAINA Student Programs (907) 786-4070 Exchange Program (907) 786-1558 Business Education Building, Room 106 Administration Building Room 176 Campus Center Native Student Services (907) 786-4000 Information Desk (907) 786-1204 (V/TTY) Business Education Building, Room 108 Campus Center Psychological Services Center (907) 786-1795 Campus Life (907) 786-1215 College of Arts and Science Building (CAS), Room 264 Campus Center, Room 226 Registration (907) 786-1480 Career Services Center (907) 786-4513 Administration Building Lobby Business Education Building, Room 122 Residence Life (907) 751-7444 Chancellor’s Office (907) 786-1437 Main Apartment Complex, Apt. 603 Administration Building, Room 216 Student Affairs (907) 786-1214 (V/TTY) Community Education and Campus Center, Room 233 Training Programs (907) 786-6750 Diplomacy Building, Suite 501 Student Health Center (907) 786-4040 Business Education Building, Room 120 Conference and Catering Services (907) 751-7273 The Commons Study Abroad Programs (907) 786-1558 Administration Building, Room 176 Consortium Library (907) 786-1871 College of Arts and Science Building (CAS) University Police Department (907) 786-1120 Eugene Short Building, Room 114 Disability Support Services (907) 786-4530 (907) 786-4536 (V/TTY) Union of Students (907) 786-1205 Business Education Building, Room 105 Campus Center, Room 228 Educational Opportunity Center (907) 274-5522 Veterans Affairs (907) 786-1530 500 “L” Street, Suite 501 Administration Building, Room 154 Page 4 SOURCES OF INFORMATION SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES EXTENDED COLLEGES AND SITES MILITARY EDUCATION SERVICES AFFILIATE COLLEGE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES MILITARY EDUCATION SERVICES College of Arts and Sciences (907) 786-1707 Director of Statewide Web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/cas/ Military Education (907) 753-7119 College of Arts and Sciences Building, Room 335 FAX (907) 753-8390 4109 Bullard Avenue Community and Technical College (907) 786-6400 Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 99506 Web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc/ Allied Health Sciences Building, Room 170 ANCHORAGE AREA MILITARY EDUCATION SERVICES College of Business and Public Policy (907) 786-4100 Elmendorf Air Force Base (907) 753-0204 Web site: www.cbpp.uaa.alaska.edu Dean Terencio, Director FAX (907) 753-8390 Business Education Building, Room 309 4109 Bullard Avenue College of Health, Education, (907) 786-4406 Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 99506 and Social Welfare Fort Richardson Army Post (907) 428-1228 Web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/camai/heshome.html Dean Terencio, Director FAX (907) 428-1002 Classroom Building K, Room 217 Fort Richardson Center School of Engineering (907) 786-1900 Kiska Hall, Building 658 Web site: www.engr.uaa.alaska.edu Fort Richardson Army Post, Alaska 99505 Engineering Building, Room 201 NORTHERN ALASKA MILITARY EDUCATION SERVICES EXTENDED COLLEGES AND SITES Fort Wainwright Education Center (907) 353-6395 Chugiak/Eagle River Campus (907) 694-3313 Roamona McAfee, Director FAX (907) 356-3762 Web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/eagle/ Building 2107, Room 99, Montgomery Road Dennis Clark, Director FAX (907) 694-1491 P.O. Box 35449 10928 Eagle River Road, Suite 228 Fort Wainwright Army Post, Alaska 99703 Eagle River, Alaska 99577 Clear Education Center (907) 377-1396 Kenai Peninsula College (907) 262-0330 Roamona McAfee, Director FAX (907) 372-3492 Web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/kenai/ c/o 3124 Wabash Ave. Room 105 Ginger Steffy, Director FAX (907) 262-9280 Eielson AFB, Ak 99702 34820 College Drive, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 Eielson Education Center (907) 372-3484 Kenai Peninsula College Roamona McAfee, Director FAX (907) 372-3492 Kachemak Bay Branch (907) 235-7743 3124 Wabash Ave. Room 105 Web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/kenai/ P.O. Box 4510 Carol Swartz, Director FAX (907) 235-6376 Eielson AFB, Alaska 99702 533 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska 99603 AFFILIATE COLLEGE Kodiak College (907) 486-4161 Web site: www.koc.alaska.edu Prince William Sound (907) 834-1600 Dr. Douglas Hammer, Director FAX (907) 486-1257 Community College FAX (907) 834-1627 117 Benny Benson Drive, Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Web site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/pwscc/ Dr. JoAnn McDowell, President 1-800-478-8800 Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) College (907) 745-9774 P.O. Box 97 Web site: www.matsu.alaska.edu Valdez, Alaska 99686 Stephen Sylvester, Director FAX (907) 745-9747 with Centers at Cordova and Copper Basin P.O. Box 2889, Palmer, Alaska 99645 Page 5 CERTIFICATES AND