1 Final UAB Agenda

Undergraduate Academic Board Agenda

March 23, 2012 2:00-5:00 ADM 204

I. Roll ( ) Hilary Davies (CAS) ( ) Joan O’Leary (Mat-Su) ( ) Barbara Harville (FS Rep.) ( ) USUAA vacancy ( ) Mari Ippolito (CAS) ( ) Hilary Seitz (COE) ( ) Francisco Miranda (FS Rep.) ( ) Adjunct vacancy ( ) David Edgecombe (CAS) ( ) Cheryl Smith (CTC) ( ) Vacancy (FS at Large) Ex-Officio Members: ( ) Paola Banchero (CAS) ( ) Kevin Keating (LIB) ( ) Vacancy (FS At Large) ( ) Bart Quimby ( ) Helena Jermalovic (COH) ( ) Utpal Dutta (SOE) ( ) Vacancy (COH) ( ) Lora Volden ( ) Marion Yapuncich (KPC) ( ) Bettina Kipp (SA) ( ) Kathrynn Hollis Buchanan (Kodiak) ( ) Scheduling & Publications ( ) Dave Fitzgerald (CBPP) II. Approval of the Agenda (pg. 1-3) III. Approval of Meeting Summary (pg. 4-5) IV. Administrative Report

A. Interim Vice Provost for Curriculum and Assessment Bart Quimby

B. University Registrar Lora Volden

V. Chair’s Report A. UAB Chair- Hilary Davies

B. GERC- Sandra Pence

VI. Program/Course Action Request- Second Readings Add AKNS A101E Elementary Alutiiq Language I (4 cr)(4+0)(pg. 6-9) Add AKNS A102E Elementary Alutiiq Language II (4 cr)(4+0)(pg. 10-14) Add AKNS A109D Alutiiq Orthography (4 cr)(4+0)(pg. 15-18) Add Undergraduate Certificate, Retail Management (pg. 19-25) VII. Program/Course Action Request- First Readings Chg CHEM A055 Contemporary Chemistry (3 cr)(0+3)(pg. 26-31) Del CHEM A055L Contemporary Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr)(0+3)(pg. 32-34) Chg CHEM A103 Survey of Chemistry (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 35-41) Chg CHEM A103L Survey of Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 42-48) Chg CHEM A104 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 49-54) Chg CHEM A104L Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory (1 cr)(0+3)(pg. 55-61) Chg CHEM A105 General Chemistry I (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 62-68) Chg CHEM A105L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr)(0+3)(pg. 69-75) Chg CHEM A106 General Chemistry II (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 76-81)

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Chg CHEM A106L General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr)(0+3)(pg. 82-88) Chg CHEM A253 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 89-93) Chg CHEM A311 Physical Chemistry: A Biological Orientation (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 94-99) Chg CHEM A312 Quantitative Analysis (5 cr)(3+6)(pg. 100-105) Chg CHEM A321 Organic Chemistry I (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 106-110) Chg CHEM A322 Organic Chemistry II (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 111-115) Chg CHEM A323L Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr)(0+6)(pg. 116-122) Chg CHEM A331 Physical Chemistry I (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 123-127) Chg CHEM A332 Physical Chemistry II (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 128-132) Chg CHEM A333L Physical Chemistry III (2 cr)(0+6)(pg. 133-138) Chg CHEM A434 Instrumental Methods (Stacked with CHEM A634)(5 cr)(3+6)(pg. 139-150) Chg CHEM A443 Biochemistry Laboratory (2 cr)(0+6)(pg. 151-155) Chg CHEM A450 Environmental Chemistry (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 156-161) Chg CHEM A492 Undergraduate Seminar (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 162-166) Chg CHEM A498 Individual Research (3 cr)(0+9)(pg. 167-171) Chg JUST A315 Development of Law (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 172-178) Chg JUST A340 Family Law (cross listed with LEGL A340)(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 179-183) Chg LEGL A340 Family Law (cross listed with JUST A340)(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 184-190) Chg JUST A352 Criminal Law and Procedure (Cross listed with LEGL A352)

(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 191-198) Chg LEGL A352 Criminal Law and Procedure (Cross listed with JUST A352)

(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 199-206) Add JUST A485 Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights (Cross Listed with LEGL A485)

(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 207-212) Add LEGL A485 Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights (Cross Listed with JUST A485)

(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 213-218) Chg LEGL A101 Introduction to Law (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 219-225) Chg LEGL A215 Legal Ethics and the Role of the Legal Professional (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 226-231)

Chg LEGL A356 Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 232-237) Chg LEGL A362 Contracts, Debt, and Principles of Ownership (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 238-243)

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Chg LEGL A367 Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 244-249) Chg LEGL A377 Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 250-255) Chg LEGL A380 Torts, Workers’ Compensation, and Insurance Law(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 256-262) Add LEGL A385 Health Care Law and Regulatory Compliance (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 263-269) Chg LEGL A487 Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 270-276) Add LEGL A489 Legal Studies Senior Seminar (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 277-282) Add LEGL A495 Legal Studies Internship (3-6 cr)(0+5+30)(pg. 283-286)

Add LNC A347 Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal Principles and Practices (2 cr)(2+0)(pg. 287-292)

Add LNC A348 Medical Records Review (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 293-298) Add Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies/LEGL (pg. 299-307)

Add Minor, Legal Studies/LEGL (pg. 308-309)

Add Undergraduate Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal/LNC (pg. 310-311)

Add Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies/LEGL (pg. 312-313) Add Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies/LEGL (pg. 314-337) Chg Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (pg. 338-353) Chg Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Major Req (pg. 354) Chg Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Minor Req (pg.355-361) Add CE A437 Project Planning (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 362-364) Add CE A475 Design of Ports and Harbors (Stacked with CE A675)(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 365-374)

VIII. Old Business

A. Second Reading for Purge Lists (pg. 375-380) B. Posthumous Degrees (pg. 381-383)

IX. New Business X. Informational Items and Adjournment

A. Memo from the Provost (pg. 384-387) B. Summary of Curriculum Handbook Edits (pg. 388-389)

See handbook edits on UAB website (http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/governance/uab/index.cfm)

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Undergraduate Academic Board Summary

March 9, 2012 2:00-5:00 ADM 204

I. Roll (x) Hilary Davies (CAS) ( ) Joan O’Leary (Mat-Su) (x) Barbara Harville (FS Rep.) ( ) USUAA vacancy (x) Mari Ippolito (CAS) (E) Hilary Seitz (COE) (x) Francisco Miranda (FS Rep.) ( ) Adjunct vacancy (x) David Edgecombe (CAS) (x) Cheryl Smith (CTC) ( ) Vacancy (FS at Large) Ex-Officio Members: (e) Paola Banchero (CAS) (x) Kevin Keating (LIB) ( ) Vacancy (FS At Large) (E) Bart Quimby (x) Helena Jermalovic (COH) (x) Utpal Dutta (SOE) ( ) Vacancy (COH) (x) Shirlee Willis-Haslip (x) Marion Yapuncich (KPC) ( ) Bettina Kipp (SA) (x) Kathrynn Hollis Buchanan (Kodiak)(x) Scheduling &Publications (x) Dave Fitzgerald (CBPP) II. Approval of the Agenda (pg. 1-2) NS 442 – added to agenda after MATH 058C Approved III. Approval of Meeting Summary (pg. 3-4) Approved IV. Administrative Report

A. Interim Vice Provost for Curriculum and Assessment Bart Quimby No report

B. Interim University Registrar Shirlee Willis-Haslip and Associate Registrar Lora Volden Reminder – Deadline for independent directed studies for spring is March 23rd Priority registration for fall is March 30th Schedule will be viewable on March 19th Gianna Ridgeway and Craig Mead will be the interim Assistant Registrar’s. Gianna will oversee imaging, registration, and publications. Craig will oversee degrees, evaluations, and records. Lora will keep her old phone number.

V. Chair’s Report A. UAB Chair- Hilary Davies

Had a joint meeting with GAB regarding the curriculum handbook Hilary will look at the edits and clean it up this next week The joint meeting also talked about posthumous degree

B. GERC- Sandra Pence Reviewed CE A438 and accepted for 2nd reading Began to review the Senate Bylaws regarding the GERC

VI. Program/Course Action Request- Second Readings Chg CE A438 Design of Civil Engr Systems (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 5-13) Unanimously Approved w/changes

Add MATH A058A Elementary Algebra A (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 14-18) Add MATH A058B Elementary Algebra B (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 19-22) Add MATH A058C Elementary Algebra C (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 23-26) All MATH courses Unanimously Approved Add NS A442 Introduction to Forensic Nursing Unanimously Approved

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VII. Program/Course Action Request- First Readings Chg MEDT A401 Introduction to Research (2 cr)(2+0)(pg. 27-30)

Chg MEDT A402 Medical Laboratory Science Honors: Quality Assessment Project (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 31-33)

Chg MEDT A495 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum (12 cr)(0+36)(pg. 34-38) All MEDT courses waived first, approved for second w/ changes Chg BS, Nursing Science Registered Nurse Option (pg. 39-55) Rewrite catalog copy for review at next UAB meeting.

Chg CIS A376 Management Information Systems (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 56-61) To GERC Add AKNS A101D Elementary Alutiiq Language I (4 cr)(4+0)(pg. 62-65) To GERC

Add AKNS A102D Elementary Alutiiq Language II (4 cr)(4+0)(pg. 66-70) To GERC

Add AKNS A109D Alutiiq Orthography (4 cr)(4+0)(pg. 71-74) Accepted for first reading Add Undergraduate Certificate, Retail Management (pg. 75-78) Accepted for first reading Del ENGR A192 Engineering Seminar I (Stacked with A292/A392) (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 79) Del ENGR A292 Engineering Seminar II (Stacked with A192/A392) (1 cr)(1+0)(pg. 80) All ENGR waived first, approved for second Chg ES A208 Engineering Statics and Dynamics (5 cr)(5+0)(pg. 81-84) Chg ME A334 Materials Science (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 85-88) Add ME A334L Materials Science Laboratory (1 cr)(0+3)(pg. 89-92)

Chg ME A408 Mechanical Vibrations (Stacked with ME A608)(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 93-100) Chg ME A414 Thermal System Design (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 101-105) Add ME A414L Thermal System Design Lab (1 cr)(0+2)(pg. 106-109)

Add ME A415 Composite Materials (Stacked with ME A615)(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 110-117) Chg ME A441 Heat and Mass Transfer (3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 118-121) Add ME A441L Heat and Mass Transfer Lab (1 cr)(0+2)(pg. 122-125)

Add ME A442 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (Stacked with ME A642)(3 cr)(3+0)(pg. 126-133) Chg ME A455 HVAC Systems Optimization (Stacked with ME A655)(3 cr)(2+2)(pg. 134-142)

ES and all ME waived first, approved for second VIII. Old Business

A. UAA Table of GER Substitutions (pg. 143-144) Unanimously approved w/header changes

IX. New Business A. Add/Drop Deadline (pg. 145-148)

X. Informational Items and Adjournment

A. Memo from Languages Department (149-150) B. Outgoing UAB Members (pg. 151)

Questions on list regarding member term dates

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1a. School or College KO Kodiak College

1b. Division AHUM Division of Humanities

1c. Department AKNS

2. Course Prefix

AKNS

3. Course Number

A101E

4. Previous Course Prefix & Number

NA

5a. Credits/CEUs

4

5b. Contact Hours (Lecture + Lab) (4+0)

6. Complete Course Title Elementary Alutiiq Language I Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)

7. Type of Course Academic Preparatory/Development Non-credit CEU Professional Development

8. Type of Action: Add or Change or Delete If a change, mark appropriate boxes:

Prefix Course Number Credits Contact Hours Title Repeat Status Grading Basis Cross-Listed/Stacked Course Description Course Prerequisites Test Score Prerequisites Co-requisites Other Restrictions Registration Restrictions Class Level College Major Other (please specify)

9. Repeat Status No # of Repeats Max Credits

10. Grading Basis A-F P/NP NG

11. Implementation Date semester/year From: Fall/2012 To: /

12. Cross Listed with Stacked with Cross-Listed Coordination Signature

13a. Impacted Courses or Programs: List any programs or college requirements that require this course.

Please type into fields provided in table. If more than three entries, submit a separate table. A template is available at www.uaa.alaska.edu/governance. Impacted Program/Course Catalog Page(s) Impacted Date of Coordination Chair/Coordinator Contacted

1. AKNS Language Focus p. 89 2/6/2012 Maria Williams 2. Human Services, AAS p. 156 3/15/2012 Laura Kelley 3.

Initiator Name (typed): April Counceller Initiator Signed Initials: _________ Date:________________

13b. Coordination Email Date: 2/2/2012 submitted to Faculty Listserv: ([email protected])

13c. Coordination with Library Liaison Date: 2/15/2012

14. General Education Requirement Oral Communication Written Communication Quantitative Skills Humanities

Mark appropriate box: Fine Arts Social Sciences Natural Sciences Integrative Capstone

15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introductory course for students with little or no prior knowledge of the Alutiiq language. Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Alutiiq for effective communication at the elementary level. Addresses history of Alaska Native languages and cultures.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number)

16b. Test Score(s)

16c. Co-requisite(s) (concurrent enrollment required)

16d. Other Restriction(s)

College Major Class Level

16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable)

17. Mark if course has fees 18. Mark if course is a selected topic course

19. Justification for Action Provides students an opportunity for academic study of this Alaska Native language.

__________________________________________________ ___________ Initiator (faculty only) Date April Counceller Initiator (TYPE NAME)

Approved

Disapproved

__________________________________________________________ Dean/Director of School/College Date

Approved

Disapproved

______________________________________ __________ Department Chairperson Date

Approved

Disapproved

__________________________________________________________ Undergraduate/Graduate Academic Date Board Chairperson

Approved

Disapproved

_____________________________________ ___________ Curriculum Committee Chairperson Date

Approved

Disapproved

__________________________________________________________ Provost or Designee Date

Course Action Request University of Alaska Anchorage

Proposal to Initiate, Add, Change, or Delete a Course

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COURSE CONTENT GUIDE University of Alaska Anchorage—Kodiak College

Alaska Native Studies: AKNS A101E: Elementary Alutiiq Language I

I. Initiation Date: Fall 2012

II. Course Information

A. College: College of Arts and Sciences B. Course Title: Elementary Alutiiq Language I C. Course Subject/Number: AKNS A101E D. Credit Hours: 4.0 Credits E. Contact Time: 4+0 Contact Time F. Grading Information: A‐F G. Course Description: Introductory course for students

with little or no prior knowledge of the Alutiiq language. Develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Alutiiq for effective communication at the elementary level. Addresses history of Alaska Native languages and cultures.

H. Status of course relative to degree or certificate program:

Meets core requirement for the Alaska Native Studies Language Focus. Also an elective for the Alaska Native Studies Minor.

I. Course Attributes: Tier II Humanities GER, and toward CAS BA Languages/Humanities two‐semester sequence.

J. Course Fees: None. K. Coordination: Faculty List Serve, Deans and

Directors, Anchorage and extended campuses.

III. Course Activities

This class reflects a balance of learner‐centered, small‐group collaboration, and instructor‐delivered lesson format.

IV. Course Evaluation Grading basis is A‐F. Grades will be based on these criteria:

A. In‐class preparedness and participation.

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B. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing assignments. C. Oral presentations and/or oral/aural evaluations. D. Written quizzes and tests.

V. Course Level Justification

This class is appropriate at the 100‐level because it (a) has no prerequisites, and (b) requires no previous knowledge of the Alutiiq language.

VI. Instructional Goals and Defined Outcomes

A. Instructional Goals. The instructor will: 1. Structure course content to develop listening, speaking, reading, and

writing proficiency in the Alutiiq language. 2. Develop approaches to heighten awareness of diverse Alaska Native

cultural practices.

B. Student Learning Outcomes

Student will be able to: Assessment Procedures:

Demonstrate elementary proficiency in listening in Alutiiq: comprehend words, phrases, and sentences pertaining to the most common features of daily life.

Listening drills and objective exams

Vocalize elementary proficiency in speaking Alutiiq: communicate using memorized words, phrases, and expressions in order to function in basic and immediate contexts.

Speaking drills and exercises, objective exams

Illustrate elementary proficiency in reading Alutiiq: comprehend words, phrases, and sentences pertaining to the most common features of daily life.

Objective exams and translation homework

Demonstrate elementary proficiency in writing Alutiiq: written translations, memorized expressions, and personalized re‐combinations of ideas pertaining to the most common aspects of daily life.

Objective exams and writing samples

Discuss cultural knowledge of topics addressed.

Objective exams

VII. Course Outline A. Listening in Alutiiq at the elementary level: comprehension of words,

phrases, and sentences pertaining to the most common features of daily life.

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B. Speaking in Alutiiq at the elementary level: oral communication using memorized words, phrases, and expressions in order to function in basic and immediate contexts.

C. Reading in Alutiiq at the elementary level: comprehension of words, phrases, and sentences pertaining to the most common features of daily life.

D. Writing in Alutiiq at the elementary level: presentation of memorized expressions and personalized re‐combinations of ideas pertaining to the most common features of daily life.

E. Cultural knowledge of the regions in which Alutiiq is spoken and an awareness of the diversity of Alaska Native languages: basic understanding of and appreciation for cross‐cultural perspectives as they relate to Alutiiq and other Alaska Native languages.

VIII. Recommended Texts: Counceller, April and Leer, Jeff. Kodiak Alutiiq Conversational Phrasebook, with audio

CD. Kodiak, Alaska: Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, 2006. Hausler Knecht, P. Alutiiq Language (Sugtestun) Lessons. Kodiak, Alaska: Kodiak

College, 1995.

IX. Bibliography and Resources: Krauss, Michael E. Alaska Native Language: Past, Present, and Future. Alaska Native

Language Center Research Papers. no. 4. Fairbanks, AK: Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1980.

Leer, Jeff. A Conversational Dictionary of Kodiak Alutiiq. Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska

Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1978. Leer, Jeff. “The Alutiiq Language” in A. Crowell, A. Steffian, and G. Pullar, eds. Looking

Both Ways: Heritage and Identity of the Alutiq People. Fairbanks, Alaska: University of Alaska Press, 2001.

Leer, Jeff. Classroom Grammar of Kodiak Alutiiq, Kodiak Island Dialect. Fairbanks,

Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1990.

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1c. Department AKNS

2. Course Prefix

AKNS

3. Course Number

A102E


NA

5a. Credits/CEUs

4


6. Complete Course Title Elementary Alutiiq Language II Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)






11. Implementation Date semester/year From: Spring/2013 To: /










15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Continuation of introductory course. Further develops elementary listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Alutiiq. Enhances appreciation of Alaska Native and cross-cultural perspectives.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) AKNS A101E with a minimum grade of C

16b. Test Score(s)






19. Justification for Action Provides students an opportunity for academic study of this Alaska Native language.


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved




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COURSE CONTENT GUIDE University of Alaska Anchorage—Kodiak College

Alaska Native Studies: AKNS A102E: Elementary Alutiiq Language II

I. Initiation Date: Spring 2013


A. College: College of Arts and Sciences B. Course Title: Elementary Alutiiq Language II C. Course Subject/Number: AKNS A102E D. Credit Hours: 4.0 Credits E. Contact Time: 4+0 Contact Time F. Grading Information: A‐F G. Course Description: Continuation of introductory

course. Further develops elementary listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Alutiiq. Enhances appreciation of Alaska Native and cross‐cultural perspectives.


Meets core requirement for the Alaska Native Studies Language Focus. Also an elective for the Alaska Native Studies Minor.

I. Course Attributes: Tier II Humanities GER, and toward CAS BA Languages/Humanities two‐semester sequence.

J. Course Fees: None. K. Coordination: Faculty List Serve, Deans and





A. In‐class preparedness and participation. B. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing assignments.

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C. Oral presentations and/or oral/aural evaluations. D. Written quizzes and tests.


This class is appropriate at the 100‐level because it requires one semester of previous study of the Alutiiq language.


A. Instructional Goals. The instructor will: 1. Structure course content to further develop listening, speaking, reading,

and writing proficiency in the Alutiiq language. 2. Develop approaches to increase awareness of diverse Alaska Native

cultural practices.



Further demonstrate elementary proficiency in listening in Alutiiq: comprehend words, phrases, and complete sentences that build upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.

Listening drills and objective exams

Further vocalize elementary proficiency in speaking Alutiiq: communicate using memorized words, phrases, and expressions that build upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.

Speaking drills and exercises, objective exams

Further illustrate elementary proficiency in reading Alutiiq: comprehend words, phrases, and sentences that build upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.


Further demonstrate elementary proficiency in writing Alutiiq: present memorized expressions and personalized re‐combinations of ideas built upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.

Objective exams

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Discuss cultural knowledge of topics addressed.

Objective exams

VII. Course Outline A. Listening in Alutiiq at the elementary level: comprehension of words,

phrases, and sentences that build upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.

B. Speaking in Alutiiq at the elementary level: oral communication using memorized words, phrases, and expressions that build upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.

C. Reading in Alutiiq at the elementary level: comprehension of words, phrases, and sentences that build upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.

D. Writing in Alutiiq at the elementary level: presentation of memorized expressions and personalized re‐combinations of ideas that build upon the vocabulary, grammar, and communicative functions acquired in Elementary Alutiiq I, A101E.

E. Cultural knowledge of the regions in which Alutiiq is spoken and an awareness of the diversity of Alaska Native languages: advanced understanding of and appreciation for cross‐cultural perspectives as they relate to Alutiiq and other Alaska Native languages.

VII. Suggested Texts Hausler Knecht, P. Alutiiq Language (Sugtestun) Lessons. Kodiak, Alaska: Kodiak

College, 1995. Leer, Jeff. Classroom Grammar of Kodiak Alutiiq, Kodiak Island Dialect. Fairbanks,

Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1990.

VIII. Bibliography Counceller, April and Leer, Jeff. Kodiak Alutiiq Conversational Phrasebook, with audio

CD. Kodiak, Alaska: Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, 2006. Leer, Jeff. A Conversational Dictionary of Kodiak Alutiiq. Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska

Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1978.

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Leer, Jeff. “The Alutiiq Language” in A. Crowell, A. Steffian, and G. Pullar, eds. Looking Both Ways: Heritage and Identity of the Alutiq People. Fairbanks, Alaska: University of Alaska Press, 2001.

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1c. Department AKNS

2. Course Prefix

AKNS

3. Course Number

A109D


NA

5a. Credits/CEUs

4


6. Complete Course Title Alutiiq Orthography Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)






11. Implementation Date semester/year From: Fall/2012 To: /










15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introduction to reading and writing the Alutiiq language for students with some listening comprehension and verbal skills in Alutiiq. Students will be introduced to alphabet and phonetic classification, dialects, and a history of the Alutiiq writing system. Enhances cross-cultural perspectives.


16b. Test Score(s)




16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Prior exposure to spoken Alutiiq and instructor permission.


19. Justification for Action Provides students an opportunity to study the writing system for this Alaska Native language.


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved




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COURSE CONTENT GUIDE University of Alaska Anchorage – Kodiak College

Alaska Native Studies: AKNS A109D: Alutiiq Orthography

I. Initiation Date Fall 2012


A. College: College of Arts and Sciences B. Course Title: Alutiiq Orthography C. Course Subject/Number: AKNS A109D D. Credit Hours: 4.0 Credits E. Contact Time: 4+0 Contact Time F. Grading Information: A‐F G. Course Description: Introduction to reading and writing

Alutiiq for students with some listening comprehension and verbal skills in the Alutiiq language. Students will be introduced to alphabet and phonetic classification, dialects, and a history of the Alutiiq writing system. Enhances cross‐cultural perspectives.


Elective for the Alaska Native Studies Minor.

I. Course Fees: None. J. Coordination: Faculty List Serve, Deans and


K. Registration Restrictions: Prior exposure to spoken Alutiiq and instructor permission.




A. In‐class preparedness and participation. B. Reading and writing assignments. C. Oral presentations and/or oral/aural evaluations.

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D. Written quizzes and tests.

V. Course Level Justification This class is appropriate at the 100‐level because it requires prior exposure to spoken Alutiiq and no previous knowledge of reading and writing in Alutiiq.


A. Instructional Goals. The instructor will: 1. Conduct the course in English and in Alutiiq in order to build reading and writing

proficiency. 2. Develop approaches, including comparative language and cultural content, to

heighten awareness of the diversity of Alaska Native languages and cultural practices.



Demonstrate elementary proficiency in reading Alutiiq: comprehend words, phrases, and sentences pertaining to the most common features of daily life.


Demonstrate elementary proficiency in writing Alutiiq: use of correct orthography, written translations, memorized expressions, and personalized re‐combinations of ideas pertaining to the most common aspects of daily life.

Objective exams and writing samples

Discuss cultural context of topics addressed.

Objective exams

VII. Course Outline A. Introduce alphabet and phonetic classifications of Alutiiq: comprehension of Alutiiq

orthography, correctly using alphabet, spelling, and grammar. B. Reading in Alutiiq at the elementary level: comprehension of words, phrases, and

sentences pertaining to the most common features of daily life. C. Writing in Alutiiq at the elementary level: presentation of memorized expressions

and personalized re‐combinations of ideas pertaining to the most common features of daily life.

D. Cultural knowledge of the regions in which Alutiiq is spoken and an awareness of the diversity of Alaska Native languages: basic understanding and appreciation of cross‐cultural perspectives as they relate to Alutiiq and Alaska Native languages.

VIII. Suggested Texts

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Counceller, April and Leer, Jeff. Kodiak Alutiiq Conversational Phrasebook, with audio CD. Kodiak, Alaska: Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, 2006.

Leer, Jeff. Classroom Grammar of Kodiak Alutiiq, Kodiak Island Dialect. Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1990. Counceller, April, et.al. Kodiak Island Alutiiq Orthography. Kodiak, Alaska: Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository, 2012.

Various Alutiiq Museum audio recordings.

IX. Bibliography

Counceller, April and Leer, Jeff. Kodiak Alutiiq Conversational Phrasebook, with audio CD. Kodiak, Alaska: Alutiiq Museum and Archaeological Repository, 2006.

Hausler Knecht, P. Alutiiq Language (Sugtestun) Lessons. Kodiak, Alaska: Kodiak College,

1995.

Leer, Jeff. A Conversational Dictionary of Kodiak Alutiiq. Fairbanks, Alaska: Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1978.

Leer, Jeff. “The Alutiiq Language” in A. Crowell, A. Steffian, and G. Pullar, eds. Looking Both

Ways: Heritage and Identity of the Alutiiq People. Fairbanks, Alaska: University of Alaska Press, 2001.

Leer, Jeff. Classroom Grammar of Kodiak Alutiiq, Kodiak Island Dialect. Fairbanks, Alaska:

Alaska Native Language Center, University of Alaska, 1990.

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1a. School or College CT CTC

1b. Division ADCE Division of Community Ed

1c. Department

CERC Chugiak/Eagle River Campus

2. Complete Program Title/Prefix

Undergraduate Certificate, Retail Management

3. Type of Program Choose one from the appropriate drop down menu: Undergraduate: or Graduate: Undergraduate Certificate CHOOSE ONE

4. Type of Action: PROGRAM PREFIX

Add Add

Change Change

Delete Inactivate

5. Implementation Date (semester/year)

From: Fall/2012 To: /9999

6a. Coordination with Affected Units Department, School, or College: CAS, CBPP, COH, UAF/CTC

Initiator Name (typed): Jeri Rubin Initiator Signed Initials: _________ Date:________________

6b. Coordination Email submitted to Faculty Listserv ([email protected]) Date: 10/10/11


7. Title and Program Description - Please attach the following: Cover Memo Catalog Copy in Word using the track changes function

8. Justification for Action

Provide an industry-recognized and endorsed (Western Association of Food Chains [WAFC]) certificate for retailers and retail employees in the state of Alaska. Useful for individuals already employed in the industry and those seeking employment in retail.

__________________________________________________ ___________ Initiator (faculty only) Date Jeri Rubin Initiator (TYPE NAME)

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Proposal to Initiate, Add, Change, or Delete a Program of Study or Prefix

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT UAA Chugiak/Eagle River Campus (CERC) 10928 Eagle River Rd #115, Eagle River, AK 99577 (907) 694-3313, http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc/programs/campuses/eagleriver/ The UAA Chugiak/Eagle River Campus (CERC), as an academic extension site housed in the UAA Community & Technical College

(CTC), serves the entire university by providing general education courses, continuing education, and workforce development and

training. Connecting academic programs with community and industry needs for the mutual benefit of the university and state,

CERC also develops and offers, in coordination with other UAA colleges, academic and non‐academic programs to meet

acknowledged education demands.

Undergraduate Certificate, Retail Management The Retail Management program is offered at the UAA Chugiak/Eagle River Campus.

Offered through CERC in collaboration with the UAA College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) and jointly through the

University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Community & Technical College (CTC), and endorsed by the Western Association of Food

Chains (WAFC), this 30‐credit hour certificate incorporates educational knowledge and technical skills, providing student

competence in several areas: computer applications, oral communication, business communication, business mathematics,

bookkeeping and accounting, management, human relations and leadership, human resources management, marketing, and retail

management and merchandizing. In addition, the certificate provides students an opportunity to choose either career and technical

education‐focused or transfer‐focused courses in some content areas. Students choosing the transfer courses will develop the

academic foundation for the future pursuit of associate and baccalaureate degrees in areas such as accounting, marketing, business,

finance, communications, liberal arts, and other disciplines in which general management competencies are important. This

certificate is being delivered collaboratively with UAF/CTC and, as such, credit from each participating institution is counted

towards fulfillment of residency requirements.

Program Outcomes The specific education outcomes of this program are to produce graduates who are able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and computer applications in a retail environment.

2. Employ oral communication concepts, including critical listening skills, in one‐on‐one and small group interactions.

3. Use critical thinking skills.

4. Relate appropriate human and public relations approaches to and in all written, oral, and non‐verbal communications.

5. Demonstrate mathematical competence in solving fundamental business problems, including the use of algebraic

formulas.

6. Define common terms used in bookkeeping and accounting through a working knowledge of accounting principles.

7. Identify and describe management functions including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling resources

and processes through development of a personal management philosophy.

8. Identify different leadership and management models and styles to ensure appropriate responses in different situations.

9. Describe human resources management principles and methods involved in recruitment, selection, placement, and

training of employees.

10. Define marketing and the core concepts that drive purchasing decisions including needs, wants, demands, products, and

markets.

11. Identify and describe retail management and merchandizing techniques.

Admission Requirements Students must satisfy the “Admission to Undergraduate Certificate and Associate’s Degree Programs” requirements as identified in

the Academic Standards and Regulations, Chapter 7.

Advising Students are encouraged to contact CERC academic and staff advisors for assistance in planning and reviewing their academic

program. Advisors are available prior to enrollment and during the semesters through e‐mail, telephone, or face‐to‐face contact.

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See contact information above. For students outside of the UAA service areas, if a UAA course is not offered via distance, UAF and

UAS courses for all content areas (except for Retail Management and Merchandising) are available and approved as transfer

equivalency for the UAA courses listed. Advisors are available to provide the appropriate UAF and UAS course transfer options.

Preparation Students must meet all UAA requirements to enroll in courses. UAA offers preparatory courses for students needing to improve

academic and study skills in order to succeed in the college environment.

Course Requirements Certain courses require prerequisites or faculty permission, as listed in the UAA course catalog. Contact CERC as noted above for

further information.

Undergraduate Certificate Requirements 1. Complete the General University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates. These requirements are discussed at the

beginning of this chapter.

2. In the ten listed content areas, complete the following required courses in any combination (30 credits). Any UAF courses

listed that are variable credit must be completed as 3 credits.

* Course meets general course requirements for UAA associate of applied science degrees and/or general education requirements

for UAA baccalaureate degrees

Microcomputer Applications: Complete one of the following courses: 3

CIS A105* Introduction to Personal Computers and

Application Software (3)

CIOS F150 Computer Business Applications (3)

Oral Communications: Complete one of the following courses: 3

COMM A111* Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)

CIOS A261A Interpersonal Skills in Organizations (3)

COMM A237* Interpersonal Communication (3)

COMM F131X* Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context (3)

COMM F141X* Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context (3)

COMM F180 Introduction to Human Communication (3)

Business Communication (Written): Complete one of the following courses: 3

CIOS A160 Business English (3)

ENGL A111* Methods of Written Communication (3)

ENGL F111X* Introduction to Academic Writing (3)

ABUS F170 Business English (3)

ABUS F271 Business Communications (3)

Business Mathematics: Complete one of the following courses: 3

CIOS A116 Business Calculations (3)

MATH A105* Intermediate Algebra (3)

ABUS F155 Business Math (3)

Accounting/Bookkeeping: Complete one of the following courses: 3

ACCT A101 Principles of Accounting I (3)

ACCT A120 Bookkeeping for Business (3)

ABUS F101 Principles of Accounting I (3)

Introduction to Management: Complete one of the following courses: 3

BA A231 Fundamentals of Supervision (3)

ABUS F179 Fundamentals of Supervision (3)

Leadership/Human Relations in Business: Complete one of the following courses: 3

HUMS A153* Human Relations (3) (cross‐listed as PSY A153)

HUMS A155 Human Relations in the Workplace (3)

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ABUS F154 Human Relations (3)

Human Resources Management: Complete the following course: 3

ABUS F231 Introduction to Personnel (3)

Marketing/Marketing Management: Complete one of the following courses: 3

BA A260 Marketing Practices (3)

ABUS F260 Marketing Practices (3)

Retail Management and Merchandising: Complete the following course: 3

BA A266 Retailing Management (3)

3. A total of 30 credits is required for this certificate.

Advising note: students intending to pursue a two‐ or four‐year degree should consult an academic advisor for appropriate course selections.

FACULTY Cynthia Rogers, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, [email protected]

Andy Anger, Associate Professor, [email protected]

Melissa Brown, Associate Professor, [email protected]

Charlie Dexter, Professor, [email protected]

Cathy LeCompte, Assistant Professor/Associate Dean, [email protected]

Jeri Rubin, Professor, [email protected]

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CHUGIAK / EAGLE RIVER CAMPUSRETAIL MANAGEMENT UAA Chugiak/Eagle River Campus (CERC) 10928 Eagle River Rd #115, Eagle River, AK 99577 (907) 694-3313, http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc/programs/campuses/eagleriver/ The UAA Chugiak/Eagle River Campus (CERC), as an academic extension site housed in the UAA Community & Technical College

(CTC), serves the entire university by providing general education courses, continuing education, and workforce development and

training. Connecting academic programs with community and industry needs for the mutual benefit of the university and state,

CERC also develops and offers, in coordination with other UAA colleges, academic and non‐academic programs to meet

acknowledged education demands.

Undergraduate Certificate, Retail Management The Retail Management program is offered at the UAA Chugiak/Eagle River Campus.

Offered through CERC in collaboration with the UAA College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) and jointly through the

University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Community & Technical College (CTC), and endorsed by the Western Association of Food

Chains (WAFC), this 30‐credit hour certificate incorporates educational knowledge and technical skills, providing student

competence in several areas: computer applications, oral communication, business communication, business mathematics,

bookkeeping and accounting, management, human relations and leadership, human resources management, marketing, and retail

management and merchandizing. In addition, the certificate provides students an opportunity to choose either career and technical

education‐focused or transfer‐focused courses in some content areas. Students choosing the transfer courses will develop the

academic foundation for the future pursuit of associate and baccalaureate degrees in areas such as accounting, marketing, business,

finance, communications, liberal arts, and other disciplines in which general management competencies are important. This joint

UAA‐UAF certificate will be awarded by the admitting institution.This certificate is being delivered collaboratively with UAF/CTC

and, as such, credit from each participating institution is counted towards fulfillment of residency requirements.

Program Outcomes The specific education outcomes of this program are to produce graduates who are able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and computer applications in a retail environment.

2. Employ oral communication concepts, including critical listening skills, in one‐on‐one and small group interactions.

3. Use critical thinking skills.

4. Relate appropriate human and public relations approaches to and in all written, oral, and non‐verbal communications.

5. Demonstrate mathematical competence in solving fundamental business problems, including the use of algebraic

formulas.

6. Define common terms used in bookkeeping and accounting through a working knowledge of accounting principles.

7. Identify and describe management functions including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling resources

and processes through development of a personal management philosophy.

8. Identify different leadership and management models and styles to ensure appropriate responses in different situations.

9. Describe human resources management principles and methods involved in recruitment, selection, placement, and

training of employees.

10. Define marketing and the core concepts that drive purchasing decisions including needs, wants, demands, products, and

markets.

11. Identify and describe retail management and merchandizing techniques.

Admission Requirements Students must satisfy the “Admission to Undergraduate Certificate and Associate’s Degree Programs” requirements as identified in

the Academic Standards and Regulations, Chapter 7.

Advising

Comment [SS1]: This change addresses the concern at UAB concerning the placement of the program at CERC. The change moves the program into the Community & Technical College (CTC) and follows the structure of several programs in CTC that are offered only at community campuses (see current UAA catalog):

Computer Electronics, AAS (p. 187)

Computer Systems Technology, AAS (pp. 190‐ 191)

Corrections, OEC & UC (pp. 193‐195) Industrial Process Instrumentation, AAS (p. 210)

Mechanical Technology, UC (p. 211)

Occupational Safety & Health, AAS (pp. 216‐217)

Paramedical Technology, AAS (pp. 217‐219)

Petroleum Technology, UC (p. 219)

Process Technology, AAS (pp. 220‐221) Refrigeration & Heating Technology, OEC, UC, AAS (pp. 222‐224)

Renewable Energy, OEC (p. 224) Technology, Career Specialty, AAS and UCs (pp. 224‐226)

Veterinary Assisting, OEC (p. 230) The catalog copy would be placed in the “Undergraduate Programs, Community & Technical College” section of the catalog (between the “Renewable Energy” and “Technology” sections)

Formatted: Font: Italic

Comment [SS2]: This deletion and addition is made to show the collaborative nature of the program and the impact on residency requirements as spelled out in the UAA catalog.

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Students are encouraged to contact CERC academic and staff advisors for assistance in planning and reviewing their academic

program. Advisors are available prior to enrollment and during the semesters through e‐mail, telephone, or face‐to‐face contact.

See contact information above. For students outside of the UAA service areas, if a UAA course is not offered via distance, UAF and

UAS courses for all content areas (except for Retail Management and Merchandising) are available and approved as transfer

equivalency for the UAA courses listed. Advisors are available to provide the appropriate UAF and UAS course transfer options.

Preparation Students must meet all UAA requirements to enroll in courses. UAA offers preparatory courses for students needing to improve

academic and study skills in order to succeed in the college environment.

Course Requirements Certain courses require prerequisites or faculty permission, as listed in the UAA course catalog. Contact CERC as noted above for

further information.

Undergraduate Certificate Requirements 1. Complete the General University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates. These requirements are discussed at the

beginning of this chapter.

2. In the ten listed content areas, complete the following required courses in any combination (30 credits). Any UAF courses

listed that are variable credit must be completed as 3 credits.:

* Course meets general course requirements for UAA associate of applied science degrees and/or general education requirements

for UAA baccalaureate degrees

Microcomputer Applications: Complete one of the following courses: 3

CIS A105* Introduction to Personal Computers and

Application Software (3)

CIOS F150 Computer Business Applications (3)

Oral Communications: Complete one of the following courses: 3

COMM A111* Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)

CIOS A261A Interpersonal Skills in Organizations (3)

COMM A237* Interpersonal Communication (3)

COMM F131X* Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context (3)

COMM F141X* Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context (3)

COMM F180 Introduction to Human Communication (3)

Business Communication (Written): Complete one of the following courses: 3

CIOS A160 Business English (3)

ENGL A111* Methods of Written Communication (3)

ENGL F111X* Introduction to Academic Writing (3)

ABUS F170 Business English (3)

ABUS F271 Business Communications (3)

Business Mathematics: Complete one of the following courses: 3

CIOS A116 Business Calculations (3)

MATH A105* Intermediate Algebra (3)

ABUS F155 Business Math (3)

Accounting/Bookkeeping: Complete one of the following courses: 3

ACCT A101 Principles of Accounting I (3)

ACCT A120 Bookkeeping for Business (3)

ABUS F101 Principles of Accounting I (3)

Introduction to Management: Complete one of the following courses: 3

BA A231 Fundamentals of Supervision (3)

ABUS F179 Fundamentals of Supervision (3)

Leadership/Human Relations in Business: Complete one of the following courses: 3

Comment [SS3]: UAF courses should remain listed because of the collaborative nature of the program. The BA, Hospitality & Restaurant Mgt provides a good precedent (see pp. 196‐197 of the current UAA catalog). This degree lists possible major requirements that include courses from UNLV and NAU with no direct transfer equivalency to UAA courses. These other institution courses would just transfer in and be accepted as major requirements.

Comment [S4]: This takes care of the variable credit issue that Lora Volden (UAA registrar) presented

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HUMS A153* Human Relations (3) (cross‐listed as PSY A153)

HUMS A155 Human Relations in the Workplace (3)

ABUS F154 Human Relations (3)

Human Resources Management: Complete the following course: 3

ABUS F231 Introduction to Personnel (3)

Marketing/Marketing Management: Complete one of the following courses: 3

BA A260 Marketing Practices (3)

ABUS F260 Marketing Practices (3)

Retail Management and Merchandising: Complete the following course: 3

BA A266 Retailing Management (3)

3. A total of 30 credits is required for this certificate.

Advising note: students intending to pursue a two‐ or four‐year degree should consult an academic advisor for appropriate course selections.

FACULTY Cynthia Rogers, Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator, [email protected]

Andy Anger, Associate Professor, [email protected]

Melissa Brown, Associate Professor, [email protected]

Charlie Dexter, Professor, [email protected]

Cathy LeCompte, Assistant Professor/Associate Dean, [email protected]

Jeri Rubin, Professor, [email protected]

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1a. School or College AS CAS

1b. Division AMSC Division of Math Science

1c. Department CHEMISTRY

2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A055


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3.0


6. Complete Course Title Contemporary Chemistry Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)



Prefix Course Number Credits Contact Hours Title Repeat Status Grading Basis Cross-Listed/Stacked Course Description Course Prerequisites Test Score Prerequisites Co-requisites Other Restrictions Registration Restrictions Class Level College Major Other CCG (please specify)



11. Implementation Date semester/year From: Fall/2012 To: /9999




1. see attached table 2. 3.

Initiator Name (typed): Initiator Signed Initials: _________ Date:________________





15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introductory course for students with little or no chemistry background. Covers units of measurement, matter, atoms, periodic table, nomenclature, equations, oxidation-reduction, solutions, calculations, and problem solving.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) (MATH A055, or MATH A105, or MATH 107) with minimum grade of C.

16b. Test Score(s)






19. Justification for Action Course content guide update. Prerequisite clarification.

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Impacted Courses or Programs for CHEM A055

Impacted Program/Course Catalog Page(s)

Impacted Date of Coordination

Chair/Coordinator Contacted

Chem A103 99

Chem A105 99

A.A.S. Nursing 159

Course Description on page 355

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Course Content Guide for CHEM A055

University of Alaska Anchorage

College of Arts & Sciences

I. Date of Initiation: November 2, 2011

II. Course Information:

A. College: College of Arts & Sciences

B. Course Subject: CHEM

C. Course Number: A055

D. Number of Credits: 3

E. Contact Hours: 3 + 0

F. Course Title: Contemporary Chemistry

G. Grading Basis: A – F

H. Implementation Date: Fall 2012

I. Course Description: Introductory course for students with little or no chemistry

background. Covers units of measurement, matter, atoms, periodic table, nomenclature,

equations, oxidation‐reduction, solutions, calculations, and problem solving.

J. Course Attributes: N/A

K. Prerequisites: (MATH A055, or MATH A105, or MATH 107) with minimum

grade of C.

L. Test Scores: N/A

M. Co‐requisites: N/A

N. Registration Restrictions: N/A

O. Course Fee: No

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III. Instructional Goals and Student Outcomes:

A. Course Activities:

Students will have the opportunity to explore concepts and solve problems relevant to

current topics in chemistry. The instructor will assist in the learning process through a

variety of methods that may include: lectures, facilitation of class discussions, group work

and demonstrations.

B. Instructional Goals:

This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental topics in chemistry. It involves

a less rigorous approach than CHEM A103 and focuses mainly on inorganic chemistry.

Mathematics in chemistry, the periodic table and concepts in atomic and molecular

structure, bonding, and chemical reactions are emphasized.

The instructor will:

1. Provide an introduction to chemistry appropriate for a first exposure that will not only

introduce the student to the scientific method and elementary chemical concepts and

calculations, but will also permit recognition of the role that chemistry plays in day to

day lives.

2. Present chemical models of atomic and molecular structure, bonding and chemical

reactions for investigation and development of problem solving and observational skills

on problems relevant to current issues and topics in chemistry.

C. Student Outcomes:

The student will:

1. Analyze chemical and physical events in terms of appropriate chemical vocabulary and

concepts.

2. Recognize and interpret chemical models of atomic and molecular structure, bonding

and chemical reactions.

3. Apply observation, investigative and problem solving skills on problems relevant to

current issues and topics in chemistry.

4. Seamlessly integrate into the next course sequence in chemistry.

D. Assessment Measures:

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Various assessment tools can be used at the instructor’s discretion, including but not limited

to: quizzes, weekly homework and exams.

E. Guidelines for Evaluation:

Evaluation can be based on a variety of instruments such as: quizzes, weekly homework and

exams.

IV. Course Level Justification:

This course introduces students to basic, yet fundamental chemistry concepts in atomic and

molecular structure and in atomic and molecular interactions. Students become acquainted

with chemistry as a science discipline. This course serves as a preparatory course for CHEM

A103 and CHEM A105.

V. Topical Course Outline:

1. Measurement and Problem Solving

2. Matter and Energy

3. Atoms and Elements

4. Molecules and Compounds

5. Chemical Composition

6. Chemical Reactions

7. Quantities in Chemical Reactions

8. Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table

9. Chemical Bonding

10. Gases

11. Liquids, Solids and Intermolecular Forces

12. Solutions

13. Acid‐Base Chemistry

14. Reduction‐Oxidation Chemistry

VI. Suggested Texts:

Tro, N.J., Introductory Chemistry, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2011.

VII. Bibliography:

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Abraham, M.R., Inquiry and the learning cycle, in Chemists’ Guide to Effective Teaching, N.J.

Pienta, M.M. Cooper, and T.J. Greenbowe, Editors. Pearson Education: Upper Saddle

River, NJ. 2005.

Bodner, G.M., Constructivism: A Theory of Knowledge. Journal of Chemical Education, 1986.

63(10): p. 873‐878.

Bodner, G.M., I have found you an argument: The conceptual knowledge of beginning

chemistry graduate students. Journal of Chemical Education, 1991. 68: p. 385‐388.

Spencer, J.N., New Directions in Teaching Chemistry: A Philosophical and Pedagogical Basis.

Journal of Chemical Education, 1999. 76(4): p. 566‐569.

Zoller, Uri et al., Algorithmic, LOCS and HOCS (chemistry) exam questions: performance and

attitudes of college students. International Journal of Science Education, 2002. 24(2) p.

185‐203.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A055L


5a. Credits/CEUs

1


6. Complete Course Title Contemporary Chemistry Laboratory Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)










1. None 2. 3.






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Laboratory designed to teach the fundamentals of working with laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A055 or concurrent enrollment

16b. Test Score(s)






19. Justification for Action To update IAW Curriculum & Assessment request of 9/20/2011


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Course Content Guide for CHEM A055L University of Alaska Anchorage

College of Arts & Sciences I. Date: October 20, 2011


A. College: College of Arts & Sciences B. Course: CHEM A055L

C. Credits: 1.0

D. Course Title: Contemporary Chemistry

E. Grading Basis: A-F

F. Prerequisites: CHEM A055 or concurrent enrollment

G. Lab Fees: Yes

H. Course Description: Laboratory designed to teach the fundamentals of working with laboratory equipment, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.

III. Instructional Goals and Student Outcomes

A. Instructional Goals: The goal of this course is to introduce the student to the scientific method and elementary chemical concepts and calculations in a chemical lab setting. Lab assignments/experiments give students the opportunity to work problems and observe and participate in demonstrations related to the subject matter. Course designed to reinforce concepts learned in CHEM A055 lectures.

B. Student Outcomes: The student analyzes chemical and physical events

in terms of appropriate chemical vocabulary and concepts. The student gains experience in recording data, making computations, producing reports, and drawing conclusions based on laboratory findings.

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IV. Guidelines for Evaluation

The course grade will be based on a combination of lab reports, quizzes, a mid-term and final exam. Typically, the average grade in a section should be in the C range.


This course is an introduction to chemistry lab techniques and equipment and serves as preparation for college level chemistry courses.

VI. Topic Course Outline

1. Safety orientation and check-in. 2. Units of Measurement, Significant Figures, and Calculations 3. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions 4. Periodic Table 5. Formula of a Compound 6. Molecular Weight and Molar Mass 7. Chemical Equations 8. Stoichiometry 9. Gas Laws 10. Atomic Structure 11. Properties of Solutions

VII. Suggested Texts

1. Basic chemistry. G. William Daub, William S. Seese. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1996.

VIII. Bibliography

1. Chemistry: a basic approach. B. Richard Siebring, Mary Ellen Schaff. New York, McGraw-Hill [1971, c1972].

2. Basic chemistry of life, Milton Toporek. New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1975.

3. Introductory Chemistry, Steven Russo, Mike Silver. San Francisco, Benjamin Cummings, 2002.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A103


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Survey of Chemistry Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)










1. See attached table 2. 3.






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Survey of topics including: matter, energy, units of measurement, the periodic table, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, radioactivity, oxidation-reduction reactions, solutions involving acids, bases and buffers; and an introduction to organic chemistry with units on functional groups and the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Special Note: This is an introductory course designed for health science majors and assumes prior knowledge of college preparatory high school chemistry and algebra. CHEM A103L is the laboratory component of this course and requires a separate registration.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) (MATH A105, or MATH A107, or MATH A108, or MATH A109, or MATH A200) with minimum grade of C.

16b. Test Score(s)




16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) CHEM A055 with a minimum grade of C or college preparatory high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C. If the MATH A105 prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate scores on the SAT or ACT tests or appropriate scores on a UAA-approved placement test such as the Accuplacer Placement.





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GER Natural Sciences 84

B.S. College of Arts and Science 87

B.S. Health Sciences 154

B.S. Nursing Science 162, 163, 163

A.A.S. Computer Electronics 187

A.A.S. Dental Hygiene 200

B.S. Dental Hygiene 201

B.S. Nutrition 203

A.A.S. Industrial Process Instrumentation 210

A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technology 215

B.S. Medical Technology 216

A.A.S. Occupational Safety and Health 217

A.A.S. Process Technology 220

A.A.S. Technology 225


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I. Date of Initiation: January 30, 2012







F. Course Title: Survey of Chemistry



I. Course Description: Survey of topics including: matter, energy, units of

measurement, the periodic table, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding,

radioactivity, oxidation‐reduction reactions, solutions involving acids, bases and buffers; and

an introduction to organic chemistry with units on functional groups and the chemistry of

alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Special Note: This is an introductory course designed for

health science majors and assumes prior knowledge of college preparatory high school

chemistry and algebra. CHEM A103L is the laboratory component of this course and requires

a separate registration.

J. Course Attributes: UAA GER Natural Sciences Requirement.

K. Prerequisites: (MATH A105, or MATH A107, or MATH A108, or MATH A109, or

MATH A200) with minimum grade of C.

L. Test Scores: N/A

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N. Registration Restrictions: CHEM A055 with a minimum grade of C or college preparatory

high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C. If the MATH A105 prerequisite is not

satisfied, appropriate scores on the SAT or ACT tests or appropriate scores on a UAA‐

approved placement test such as the Accuplacer Placement test.

O. Course Fee: No



Students will explore concepts and solve problems relevant to current topics in chemistry.

The instructor will assist in the learning process through a variety of methods that may

include: lectures, facilitation of class discussions, and demonstrations.


This course is designed to fulfill the needs of general education requirements and to provide

a foundation in general chemistry specifically for health science majors. It is intended to be a

survey of general and organic chemistry with significant emphasis on health‐related

material. The periodic table, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, and chemical

reactions, skills in measurements, balancing chemical equations and problem solving are

emphasized.


1. Present models of the periodic table, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding

and reactions for development of observational skills and conceptual foundations in

chemistry.

2. Present questions to initiate discussion, help students differentiate, link and integrate

ideas and develop their own concepts, to articulate their thinking and explain models

and solutions.

3. Provide multiple human health‐related contexts for applying concepts and invite

students to defend and verify their models and their solutions to problems.


The student will:

1. Analyze chemical and physical events in terms of appropriate chemical vocabulary and

concepts.

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2. Recognize and interpret chemical models of the periodic table, atomic and molecular

structure, bonding and chemical reactions.

3. Apply science methodology with emphasis on exploring and verifying measurements

and chemical equations in health‐related problems.





This course introduces students to chemistry concepts in atomic and molecular structure

and in atomic and molecular interactions. Students learn basic skills in model exploration

and verification for comprehension and retention of concepts and become acquainted with

chemistry as a science discipline and how it pertains to the health sciences. This course

serves as a preparatory course for CHEM A104.


1. Matter, Energy, and Measurement

2. Atoms

3. Chemical Bonds

4. Chemical Reactions

5. Gases, Liquids, and Solids

6. Solutions and Colloids

7. Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium

8. Acids and Bases

9. Nuclear Chemistry

10. Organic Chemistry

11. Alkanes

12. Alkenes and Alkynes


Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell and Farrell. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry.

Thomson Brooks/Cole. 2009.

Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell and Farrell. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry:

Student Solution Manual. Thomson Brooks/Cole. 2009.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A103L


5a. Credits/CEUs

1


6. Complete Course Title Survey of Chemistry Laboratory Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) An introductory chemistry laboratory course with experiments designed to introduce students to the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting; and to illustrate, augment and apply concepts covered in CHEM A103. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A103 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment

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Impacted Courses or Programs for CHEM A103L






B.S. Health Sciences 154


A.A.S. Computer Electronics 187


B.S. Nutrition 203




A.A.S. Occupational Safety and Health 217

A.A.S. Process Technology 220



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College of Arts & Sciences I. Date of Initiation: October 20, 2011


A. College: College of Arts & Sciences B. Course Subject: CHEM

C. Course Number: A103L



F. Course Title: Survey of Chemistry Laboratory

G. Grading Basis: A-F


I. Course Description: An introductory chemistry laboratory course

with experiments designed to introduce students to the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting; and to illustrate, augment and apply concepts covered in CHEM A103. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student.

J. Course Attributes: GER Natural Sciences Lab only

K. Prerequisites: CHEM A103 with minimum grade of C or

concurrent enrollment

L. Test Scores: N/A

M. Corequisites: N/A

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O. Course Fee: Yes III. Instructional Goals and Student Outcomes


Students will explore concepts and solve problems relevant to experimental and theoretical chemistry. Exercises and experiments provide students with chemical models and/or chemical data followed by questions to guide them through the learning cycle, building conceptual understanding in a process emulating the scientific method. The instructor will assist the learning process through a variety of methods that may include: lecture, group discussions, demonstration and/or discussions with individuals, groups or the entire class.


This course is designed to fulfill the needs of general education requirements and to provide a foundation in general chemistry and the general chemistry laboratory, specifically for health science majors. It is intended to be an introduction to the chemistry laboratory. Safety in the laboratory environment, the proper use of glassware and equipment, and an integration of chemistry concepts, mathematics, technology, problem solving and kinesthesis are emphasized. The instructor will:

1. Provide students with a safe, supervised environment to encourage self confidence in lab.

2. Supply students with standard operating procedures for each experiment and examples of experimental setups to encourage proper lab technique.

3. Present models of the periodic table, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and reactions for development of observational skills and conceptual foundations in chemistry.

4. Present questions to initiate discussion, help students differentiate, link and integrate ideas and develop their own concepts, to articulate their thinking and explain models and solutions.

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5. Provide multiple human health-related contexts for applying concepts and invite students to defend and verify their models and their solutions to problems.


The student will:

1. Safely and correctly demonstrate previously covered hands on skills in the chemistry laboratory.

2. Conduct laboratory work systematically by physically performing procedures as outlined by the curriculum.

3. Recognize and interpret chemical models of the periodic table, atomic and molecular structure, bonding and chemical reactions.

4. Explore and verify science methodology through measurements and chemical equations in health-related problems.

5. Demonstrate effective communication skills for discussing, applying and verifying chemistry concepts across multiple human-health related contexts.


Various assessment tools can be used, including, but not limited to quizzes, preparatory questions sets, lab reports, homework, and practical skill evaluations.

IV. Course Level Justification

This course introduces students to chemistry laboratory concepts. Students develop basic laboratory skills through model exploration and verification for comprehension and retention of concepts and become acquainted with chemistry as a laboratory science discipline.

VI. Topic Course Outline

1. Laboratory Safety and Orientation 2. Mathematics in Chemistry 3. Introduction to the Chemistry Laboratory 4. The Use of Laboratory Glassware 5. Computers and Analytical Software Orientation 6. Plotting Measured Data to Generate a Graph 7. Synthesis of Potassium Dioxalatocuprate (II) Dihydrate 8. Solutions and Electrolytes 9. Determination of Concentration Using Spectrophotometry 10. Kinetics: Measuring Reaction Rates 11. Analysis of Vinegar by Titration

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12. Determination of Buffer Capacity VII. Suggested Texts

1. Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell and Farrell. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010.

2. Bettelheim. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry: Student Solution Manual. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010.

3. Kennish and Schlabaugh. Survey of Chemistry Laboratory Manual. University of Alaska Anchorage, Chemistry Department. 2011.

VIII. Bibliography

1. Abraham, M.R., Inquiry and the learning cycle, in Chemists’ Guide to Effective Teaching, N.J. Pienta, M.M. Cooper, and T.J. Greenbowe, Editors. Pearson Education: Upper Saddle River, NJ. 2005.

2. Bodner, G.M., Constructivism: A Theory of Knowledge. Journal of Chemical Education, 1986. 63(10): p. 873 – 878.

3. Bodner, G.M., I have found you an argument: The conceptual knowledge of beginning chemistry graduate students. Journal of Chemical Education, 1991. 68: p. 385 – 388.

4. Farrel, J.J., R.S. Moog, and J.N. Spencer, A Guided Inquiry General Chemistry Course. Journal of Chemical Education, 1999. 76(4): p. 570 – 574.

5. Spencer, J.N., New Directions in Teaching Chemistry: A Philosophical and Pedagogical Basis. Journal of Chemical Education, 1999. 76(4): p. 566 – 569.

6. Zoller, Uri et al., Algorithmic, LOCS and HOCS (chemistry) exam questions: performance and attitudes of college students. International Journal of Science Education, 2002. 24 (2) p. 185 – 203.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A104


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Intro to Org Chem/Biochem Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) This is the second semester course in the sequence for health science majors. The course content includes: common nomenclature of organic compounds, organic functional group reactions, biochemical processes and pathways, biological macromolecules and metabolites. Special Note: CHEM A104L is the lab component of this course and requires a separate registration.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A103 with minimum grade of C.

16b. Test Score(s)






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F. Course Title: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry



I. Course Description: This is the second semester course in the sequence for health

science majors. The course content includes: common nomenclature of organic compounds,

organic functional group reactions, biochemical processes and pathways, biological

macromolecules and metabolites. Special Note: CHEM A104L is the lab component of this

course and requires a separate registration.


K. Prerequisites: CHEM A103 with minimum grade of C.

L. Test Scores: N/A



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O. Course Fee: No



Students will explore concepts and solve problems relevant to current topics in chemistry

including historical discoveries and technological advances. Activities provide students with

chemical models and/or chemical data followed by questions to guide them through the

learning cycle, building conceptual understanding in a process emulating the scientific

method. The instructor will assist in the learning process through a variety of methods that

may include: lectures, facilitation of class discussions, and demonstrations.



a foundation in general chemistry specifically for health science majors. It is intended to be a

survey of organic and biochemistry with significant emphasis on health‐related material.

Concepts in applying organic compound nomenclature rules, organic functional group

reactions and reactivities, biochemical processes, biological macromolecules and

metabolites are emphasized.


1. Present basic nomenclature rules in organic chemistry and organic functional group

reactivities and biological chemical reactions for investigation and development of

observational skills and conceptual foundations in chemistry.

2. Present questions to initiate discussion, help students differentiate, link and integrate

ideas and develop their own concepts, to articulate their thinking and explain models

and solutions.

3. Provide multiple human health‐related contexts for applying concepts and invite

students to defend and verify their models and their solutions to problems.


The student will:

1. Recognize and use appropriate organic compound nomenclature.

2. Explore and solve chemical problems relevant to current health science using organic

functional group reactivities.

3. Demonstrate basic skills of recognizing biochemical processes involving biological

macromolecules and metabolites and applying their models and solutions to health‐

related problems in context of historical discoveries and technological advances.

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This course introduces students to organic, and biochemistry concepts in atomic and

molecular structure and in atomic and molecular interactions. Students learn basic skills in

model exploration and verification for comprehension and retention of concepts and

become acquainted with chemistry as a science discipline and how it pertains to the health

sciences.


1. Benzene and its derivatives

2. Amines

3. Aldehydes and Ketones

4. Alcohols, Ethers, Esters and Thiols

5. Carboxylic Acids

6. Carboxylic Anhydrides

7. Amides

8. Chirality and Carbohydrates

9. Lipids

10. Proteins

11. Enzymes

12. Bioenergetics

13. Biochemical Pathways


Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell and Farrell. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry.

Thomson Brooks/Cole. 2009.

Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell and Farrell. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry:

Student Solution Manual. Thomson Brooks/Cole. 2009.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A104L


5a. Credits/CEUs

1


6. Complete Course Title Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory Intro to Org Chem/Biochem Lab Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Second semester introductory chemistry laboratory course. Experiments are designed to reinforce concepts students have been exposed to regarding the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. This course illustrates, augments and applies concepts covered in CHEM A104. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student. Pregnant students should be aware that they will be using chemicals in this course that are teratogenic and may cause harm to unborn children.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A103L with minimum grade of C and (CHEM A104 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment)

16b. Test Score(s)






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F. Course Title: Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

Laboratory



I. Course Description: Second semester introductory chemistry laboratory course. Experiments are designed to reinforce concepts students have been exposed to regarding the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. This course illustrates, augments and applies concepts covered in CHEM A104. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student. Pregnant students should be aware that they will be using chemicals in this course that are teratogenic and may cause harm to unborn children.


K. Prerequisites: CHEM A103L with minimum grade of C

and (CHEM A104 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment)

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L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: Yes





This course is designed to fulfill the needs of general education requirements and to provide a foundation in general chemistry and the general chemistry laboratory, specifically for health science majors. It is intended to be an introduction to the chemistry laboratory. Safety in the laboratory environment, the proper use of glassware and equipment, and an integration of chemistry concepts, mathematics, technology, problem solving and kinesthesis are emphasized. The instructor will:

1. Provide students with a safe, supervised environment to encourage self confidence in lab.

2. Supply students with standard operating procedures for each experiment and examples of experimental setups to encourage proper lab technique.


4. Present questions to initiate discussion, help students differentiate, link and integrate ideas and develop their own concepts, to articulate their thinking and explain models and solutions.

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5. Provide multiple human health-related contexts for applying concepts and invite students to defend and verify their models and their solutions to problems.


The student will:

1. Safely and correctly demonstrate previously covered skills in the chemistry laboratory.

2. Conduct laboratory work systematically by following procedures as outlined by the curriculum.


4. Demonstrate science methodology with emphasis on exploring and verifying measurements and chemical equations in health-related problems rather than memorizing facts and answering “algorithmic” questions.

5. Demonstrate effective communication skills for discussing, applying and verifying chemistry concepts.


Various assessment tools can be used, including, but not limited to quizzes, preparatory questions sets, lab reports, homework, and comprehensive exams.



V. Topic Course Outline

1. Laboratory Safety and Orientation 2. Nomenclature 3. Identification of Alcohols and Phenols 4. Properties of Carboxylic Acids and Esters 5. Preparation of Acetylsalicylic Acid 6. Using Molecular Models to Explore the Structure of Organic Compounds 7. Stereochemistry 8. Carbohydrates 9. Isolation of Caffeine from Tea Leaves 10. Preparation and Properties of a Soap

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11. Acid-Base Properties of Amino Acids 12. Quantitative Analysis of Vitamin C Contained in Foods

VI. Suggested Texts

1. Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell and Farrell. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010.

2. Bettelheim. Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry: Student Solution Manual. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010.

3. Bettelheim and Landesberg. Laboratory Experiments for Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010.

VII. Bibliography







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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A105


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title General Chemistry I Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introduction to general chemistry for science majors which includes topics in elements and compounds, the periodic table, atomic and subatomic theory and spectroscopy, bonding, various chemical reactions, thermodynamics, atomic and molecular interactions in gases, liquids, solids and solution chemistry. Special Note: Assumes prior knowledge of college preparatory high school chemistry and algebra. CHEM A105L is the laboratory component of this course and requires a separate registration.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) (MATH A105, or MATH A107, or MATH A108, or MATH A109, or MATH A200) with minimum grade of C.

16b. Test Score(s)




16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) CHEM A055 with a minimum grade of C or college preparatory high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C. If the MATH A105 prerequisite is not satisfied, appropriate scores on the SAT or ACT tests or appropriate scores on a UAA-approved placement test such as the Accuplacer Placement test.





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B.A. Biological Sciences 96

B.S. Biological Sciences 96

B.S. Chemistry (Chemistry/Biochemistry Options) 98‐99

Minor, Chemistry 99

B.S. Geological Sciences 106

B.S. Natural Sciences 120, 122, 123

A.A.S Computer Electronics 187

B.S. Construction Management 193



B.S. Dietetics 202

B.S. Nutrition 204




B.S. Civil Engineering 234

B.S. Engineering 237


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F. Course Title: General Chemistry I



I. Course Description: Introduction to general chemistry for science majors which

includes topics in elements and compounds, the periodic table, atomic and subatomic

theory and spectroscopy, bonding, various chemical reactions, thermodynamics, atomic and

molecular interactions in gases, liquids, solids and solution chemistry. Special Note:

Assumes prior knowledge of college preparatory high school chemistry and algebra. CHEM

A105L is the laboratory component of this course and requires a separate registration.


K. Prerequisites: (MATH A105, or MATH A107, or MATH A108, or MATH A109, or

MATH A200) with minimum grade of C.

L. Test Scores: N/A


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N. Registration Restrictions: CHEM A055 with a minimum grade of C or college preparatory

high school chemistry with a minimum grade of C. If the MATH A105 prerequisite is not

satisfied, appropriate scores on the SAT or ACT tests or appropriate scores on a UAA‐

approved placement test such as the Accuplacer placement test.

O. Course Fee: No




Activities provide students with chemical models and/or chemical data followed by

questions to guide them through the learning cycle, building conceptual understanding in a

process emulating the scientific method. The instructor will assist in the learning process

through a variety of methods that may include: lectures, facilitation of class discussions, and

demonstrations.



a foundation in general chemistry specifically for science and engineering majors. It involves

a significantly more rigorous approach than CHEM A103/A104, and does not concentrate

specifically on health related problems nor emphasize Organic or Biochemistry. Concepts in

atomic and molecular structure, bonding, and chemical reactions, skills in model

exploration, and hypotheses building and testing using problem solving skills are

emphasized.



reactions for investigation and develop problem solving and observational skills on

problems relevant to current issues and topics in chemistry.

2. Present convergent and divergent questions to initiate discussion on the relevance of

current chemical models to observe and understand natural phenomena, help students

differentiate, link and integrate ideas and develop their own concepts, to articulate their

thinking and explain models and solutions.

3. Provide multiple historical, cultural and socially relevant contexts for applying concepts

and quantitative skills.


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The student will:



2. Apply observation, investigative and problem solving skills on problems in chemistry.

3. Demonstrate skills in science methodology such as exploring and selecting appropriate

models.

4. Problem solve on current chemistry topics that pertain to broad societal issues.

5. Create, communicate, defend and verify their solutions to problems across multiple

contexts.





This course introduces students to general chemistry concepts in atomic and molecular

structure and in atomic and molecular interactions. Students learn basic skills in model

exploration and verification for comprehension and retention of concepts and become

acquainted with chemistry as a science discipline. This course serves as a preparatory course

for CHEM A106.


1. Chemical Foundations

2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

3. Stoichiometry

4. Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry

5. Gases

6. Thermochemistry

7. Atomic Structure and Periodicity

8. Bonding: General Concepts

9. Covalent Bonding: Orbitals

10. Liquids and Solids

11. Properties of Solutions


Zumdahl, S.S., Zumdahl, S.A., Chemistry. Brooks Cole. California, 2010.

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Zumdahl, S.S., Zumdahl, S.A., Chemistry: Student Solution Manual. Brooks Cole. California,

2010.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A105L


5a. Credits/CEUs

1


6. Complete Course Title General Chemistry I Laboratory Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) An introductory chemistry laboratory course with experiments designed to introduce students to the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting; and to illustrate, augment and apply concepts covered in CHEM A105. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A105 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment

16b. Test Score(s)






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B.S. Chemistry (Chemistry/Biochemistry Options) 99

Minor, Chemistry 99



A.A.S Computer Electronics 187

B.S. Construction Management 193


B.S. Dietetics 202

B.S. Nutrition 204





B.S. Engineering 237


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F. Course Title: General Chemistry I Laboratory



I. Course Description: An introductory chemistry laboratory course

with experiments designed to introduce students to the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting; and to illustrate, augment and apply concepts covered in CHEM A105. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student.


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K. Prerequisites: CHEM A105 with minimum grade of C or

concurrent enrollment

L. Test Scores: N/A







This course is designed to fulfill the needs of general education requirements and to provide a foundation in general chemistry and the general chemistry laboratory. It is intended to be an introduction to the chemistry laboratory. Safety in the laboratory environment, the proper use of glassware and equipment, and an integration of chemistry concepts, mathematics, technology, problem solving and kinesthesis are emphasized. The instructor will:

1. Provide students with a safe, supervised environment. 2. Supply students with standard operating procedures for each

experiment and examples of experimental setups to instruct proper lab technique.


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4. Present questions to initiate discussion, help students integrate chemistry concepts, and explain models and solutions.


The student will:

1. Safely and correctly repeat previously covered skills in the chemistry laboratory.



4. Demonstrate science methodology with emphasis on exploring and verifying measurements and chemical.



Various assessment tools can be used, including, but not limited to quizzes, preparatory questions sets, lab reports, homework, and practical skill evaluations.




1. Laboratory Safety and Orientation 2. Mathematics in Chemistry 3. Introduction to the Chemistry Laboratory 4. The Use of Laboratory Glassware 5. Computers and Analytical Software Orientation 6. Solution Preparation and pH 7. Determination of Concentration Using Spectrophotometry 8. Determination of the Molar Volume of H2 Gas 9. Solutions, Electrolytes and Conductivity 10. Hardware Models: Limiting Reactant and Theoretical Yield 11. Synthesis of Potassium Dioxalatocuprate (II) Dihydrate 12. Calorimetry and the Enthalpies of Neutralization

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VI. Suggested Texts

1. Zumdahl and Zumdahl. Chemistry. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010. 2. Zumdahl and Zumdahl. Chemistry: Student Solution Manual.

Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010. 3. Kennish and Schlabaugh. General Chemistry I Laboratory Manual.

University of Alaska Anchorage, Chemistry Department. 2011. VII. Bibliography







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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A106


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title General Chemistry II Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) The second semester in the general chemistry sequence for science majors. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium chemistry, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemical cell chemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and chemical analysis methods. Special Note: CHEM A106L is the laboratory component of this course and requires a separate registration.


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B.S. Chemistry (Chemistry/Biochemistry Options) 98‐99

Minor, Chemistry 99



B.S. Dietetics 202

B.S. Nutrition 204



B.S. Engineering (Mechanical) 238


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F. Course Title: General Chemistry II



I. Course Description: The second semester in the general chemistry sequence for

science majors. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium chemistry, acid‐base chemistry,

oxidation‐reduction reactions, electrochemical cell chemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear

chemistry, and chemical analysis methods. Special Note: CHEM A106L is the laboratory

component of this course and requires a separate registration.



L. Test Scores: N/A



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O. Course Fee: No





questions to guide them through the learning cycle, building conceptual understanding in a

process emulating the scientific method. The instructor will assist in the learning process

through a variety of methods that may include: lectures, facilitation of class discussions, and

demonstrations.



a foundation in general chemistry specifically for science and engineering majors. It involves

a significantly more rigorous approach than CHEM A103/A104, and does not concentrate

specifically on health related problems nor emphasize Organic or Biochemistry. Concepts in

various types of chemical interactions and dynamics, development of chemical analysis

methods, skills in model exploration, and hypotheses building and testing using problem

solving skills are emphasized.









3. Provide multiple historical and culturally relevant contexts for applying concepts and

quantitative skills.


The student will:



2. Apply observation, investigative and problem solving skills on problems in chemistry.

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models.

4. Problem solve on current chemistry topics.


contexts.





This course introduces students to general chemistry concepts in molecular interactions,

reaction dynamics and methods of analysis. Students learn basic skills in model exploration

and verification for comprehension and retention of concepts and become acquainted with

chemistry as a science discipline.


1. Chemical Kinetics

2. Chemical Equilibrium

3. Acids and Bases

4. Acid‐Base Equilibria

5. Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria

6. Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy

7. Electrochemistry

8. The Nucleus: A Chemist’s View

9. Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry


Zumdahl, S.S., Zumdahl, S.A., Chemistry. Brooks Cole. California, 2010.

Zumdahl, S.S., Zumdahl, S.A., Chemistry: Student Solution Manual. Brooks Cole. California,

2010.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A106L


5a. Credits/CEUs

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6. Complete Course Title General Chemistry II Laboratory General Chem II Lab Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) The second semester of this introductory chemistry laboratory course sequence. Experiments are designed to reinforce concepts students have been exposed to regarding the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. This course illustrates, augments and applies concepts covered in CHEM A106. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A105L with minimum grade of C and (CHEM A106 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment)

16b. Test Score(s)






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Minor, Chemistry 99



B.S. Dietetics 202

B.S. Nutrition 204



B.S. Engineering (Mechanical) 238


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F. Course Title: General Chemistry II Laboratory



I. Course Description: The second semester of this introductory

chemistry laboratory course sequence. Experiments are designed to reinforce concepts students have been exposed to regarding the basics of laboratory equipment, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. This course illustrates, augments and applies concepts covered in CHEM A106. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a waiting list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student.

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K. Prerequisites: CHEM 105L with minimum grade of C and

(CHEM A106 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment)

L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: Yes




B. Instructional Goals: Instructional Goals:

This course is designed to fulfill the needs of general education requirements and to provide a foundation in general chemistry and the general chemistry laboratory. It is intended to be an introduction to the chemistry laboratory. Safety in the laboratory environment, the proper use of glassware and equipment, and an integration of chemistry concepts, mathematics, technology, problem solving and kinesthesis are emphasized. The instructor will:

1. Provide students with a safe, supervised environment. 2. Supply students with standard operating procedures for each

experiment and examples of experimental setups to instruct proper lab technique.

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4. Present questions to initiate discussion, help students integrate chemistry concepts, and explain models and solutions.


The student will:

1. Safely and correctly repeat previously covered skills in the chemistry laboratory.



4. Demonstrate science methodology with emphasis on exploring and verifying measurements and chemical.



Various assessment tools can be used, including, but not limited to quizzes, preparatory questions sets, lab reports, homework, and comprehensive exams.




1. Laboratory Safety and Orientation 2. Mathematics and Computers in Chemistry 3. Chemical Equilibrium and the Equilibrium Constant 4. Determination of the Empirical Formula of a Coordination Complex using

Job’s Method 5. Determination of a Ksp Using Spectrophotometry 6. Analysis of Vinegar by Titration 7. Determination of Buffer Capacity 8. Spectrophotometric Determination of the pKa of Bromothymol Blue

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9. Determination of Oxalate by Titration 10. Dependence of Cell Potential on Concentration: The Nernst Equation 11. Simultaneous Spectrophotometric Quantitation 12. Chemical Kinetics: Measuring Reaction Rates

VI. Suggested Texts

1. Zumdahl and Zumdahl. Chemistry. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010. 2. Zumdahl and Zumdahl. Chemistry: Student Solution Manual.

Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. 2010. 3. Kennish and Schlabaugh. General Chemistry I Laboratory Manual.

University of Alaska Anchorage, Chemistry Department. 2011. VII. Bibliography







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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A253


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Principles of Inorganic Chem Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Study of structure and bonding of inorganic compounds with emphasis on molecular symmetry, d-metal complexes and catalysis.


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F. Course Title: Principles of Inorganic Chemistry



I. Course Description: Study of structure and bonding of inorganic compounds with

emphasis on molecular symmetry, d‐metal complexes and catalysis.



L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: No

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Students will explore concepts and solve problems relevant to current topics in inorganic

chemistry. Activities provide students with opportunities to build conceptual understanding

of topic material. The instructor will assist in the learning process through a variety of

methods that may include lectures and student presentations.


Introduce chemistry majors to principles of inorganic chemistry, focusing on symmetry

groups, bonding of molecules, and ligand field theory.


The student will:

1. Classify compounds to the appropriate symmetry group.

2. Examine the bonding in molecules.

3. Apply concepts of symmetry and ligand field theory.



to: quizzes, unit exams, student presentations, and a comprehensive final exam.


This is a course in intermediate inorganic chemistry. It involves a significantly more rigorous

approach than CHEM A105/A106.


1. Atomic Structure

2. The structure of simple solids

3. Molecular structure and bonding

4. Molecular symmetry

5. Acids and bases

6. Oxidation and reduction

7. d‐metal complexes

8. Catalysis

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Atkins, P.W., Shriver, D., Inorganic chemistry, 3rd ed., W.H. Freeman and Company, 2001.

Housecroft, C.E., Sharpe, A.G., Inorganic Chemistry. Prentice Hall, 2001.

VII. Bibliography:

Schubert, U., Husing, N., Synthesis of Inorganic Materials. Wiley‐VCH, 2001.

Rodgers, G., Introduction to Coordination, Solid State and Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry.

McGraw Hill College Division, 1994.

Jolly, W.L., Modern Inorganic Chemistry. McGraw‐Hill Education ‐ Europe, 1991.

Rayner‐Canham, G., Overton T., Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, 3rd ed,. W.H. Freeman and

Company, 2003.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A311


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3.0


6. Complete Course Title Physical Chemistry: A Biological Orientation Biophysical Chemistry Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Designed to introduce the principles of physical chemistry to students primarily interested in the biochemical and biological aspects of chemistry. Topics of physical chemistry are presented from the viewpoint of their application to biochemical problems. Included are discussions of thermodynamics and biochemical energetics, properties of solutions and electrolytes, electrochemical applications to biological oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical and enzyme kinetics.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A106 with minimum grade of C and MATH A200 with minimum grade of C.

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F. Course Title: Physical Chemistry: A Biological Orientation



I. Course Description: Designed to introduce the principles of physical chemistry to

students primarily interested in the biochemical and biological aspects of chemistry. Topics

of physical chemistry are presented from the viewpoint of their application to biochemical

problems. Included are discussions of thermodynamics and biochemical energetics,

properties of solutions and electrolytes, electrochemical applications to biological oxidation‐

reduction reactions, chemical and enzyme kinetics.


K. Prerequisites: CHEM A106 with minimum grade of C and MATH A200 with

minimum grade of C.

L. Test Scores: N/A


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O. Course Fee: No



Students will explore concepts and solve problems relevant to biological physical chemistry.


questions to develop conceptual understanding. The instructor will assist in the learning

process through a variety of methods that may include: lectures, facilitation of class

discussions, facilitation of real‐time problem solving, and provision of supplementary

reading material.


This course is designed as an intermediate approach to physical chemistry and has a

biological orientation.


1. Present models of thermodynamics, biochemical energetics and chemical and enzyme

kinetics for investigation and develop problem solving and observational skills on

problems relevant to topics in biological physical chemistry.


current chemical models to observe and understand biological/biochemical phenomena.

3. Provide multiple biological/biochemical contexts for applying concepts and quantitative

skills.

4. Evaluate properties of solutions and electrolytes as they pertain to biological physical

chemistry.

5. Explore electrochemical applications to biological oxidation‐reduction reactions.


Students will solve complex problems in applied biological physical chemistry.

The student will:


topics in the physical chemistry of biological systems.


models.

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3. Demonstrate the applications of thermodynamics, kinetics, and theory as they apply to

biological systems.

4. Verify and communicate their solutions to problems across multiple biological contexts.



to: homework, take‐home exams, in‐class exams and a comprehensive final exam.


This course requires a background in the principles of chemistry, calculus and basic concepts

in physics. It also requires a great deal of analytical thinking and attention to detail.


1. Thermodynamics

2. Biochemical Energetics

3. Properties of Solutions and Electrolytes

4. Electrochemical Applications to Biological Oxidation‐Reduction Reactions

5. Chemical Kinetics

6. Enzyme Kinetics


Tinoco, I., Sauer, K., Wang, J.C., Puglisi, J.D., Physical Chemistry: Principles and Applications

in Biological Sciences, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, 2001.

Watson, J.D., The Double Helix. Touchstone, 2001.

VII. Bibliography:

Vaidhyanathan, V.S., Regulation and Control Mechanisms in Biological Systems. New Jersey:

Prentice Hall, 1993.

Miller, A., Tanner, J., Essentials of Chemical Biology, England: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2008.

Barrow, G.M., Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences, New York: McGraw Hill Publishing

Company, 2000.

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Van Holde, K.E., Johnson, W.C., Shing Ho, P., Principles of Physical Biochemistry, New Jersey:

Prentice Hall, 2005.

Freifelder, D., Physical Biochemistry, W.H. Freeman and Company, 1982.

Chang, R., Physical Chemistry for the Chemical and Biological Sciences, University Science

Books, 2000.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A312


CHEM A212

5a. Credits/CEUs

5


6. Complete Course Title Quantitative Analysis Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) General principles of chemical analysis, including introduction to volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods, theory, problems, and laboratory. Special Note: Pregnant students should be aware that they will be using chemicals in this course that are teratogenic and may cause harm to unborn children.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A106 with minimum grade of C and CHEM A106L with minimum grade of C.

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F. Course Title: Quantitative Analysis



I. Course Description: General principles of chemical analysis, including introduction

to volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods, theory, problems, and laboratory.

Special Note: Pregnant students should be aware that they will be using chemicals in this

course that are teratogenic and may cause harm to unborn children.


K. Prerequisites: CHEM A106 with minimum grade of C and CHEM A106L with

minimum grade of C.

L. Test Scores: N/A



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O. Course Fee: Yes



Students will study concepts and solve problems relevant to current topics in physical

analytical chemistry. Activities provide students with chemical models and/or chemical data

followed by questions to guide them through the learning cycle, building conceptual

understanding. In the lecture portion of this course, the instructor will direct the learning

process through a variety of methods that may include: lectures, facilitation of class

discussions, facilitation of real‐time problem solving and use of the Socratic method.

Laboratory activities will include real‐time computer‐assisted data collection, data analysis,

graphing of results and sound interpretation of results. In addition to keeping a laboratory

notebook, students are required to supplement their record keeping with electronically

processed materials such as spreadsheets and graphs.


This course is designed as a lead‐in to more advanced analytical and physical chemistry

courses, and provides the fundamental instrumentation training based upon which further

experimental work in chemistry is founded. This course serves as the basis for

undergraduate research preparation.





2. Present a detailed explanation of statistical analysis for small data sets including

methods of regression and propagation of error.

3. Provide multiple historical, cultural, environmental and socially relevant contexts for

applying concepts and quantitative skills and invite students to defend and verify their

models and their solutions to problems relevant to these contexts.

4. Provide students the opportunity to gain laboratory experience focusing on applied

physical chemistry, fundamental instrumental techniques, calibration, quality‐assurance

/ quality control and statistical analysis including regression analysis.


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Students will solve complex problems in applied thermodynamics related to analytical

chemistry both in the lecture and laboratory portions of this course.

The student will:

1. Understand and interpret chemical models of atomic and molecular structure, bonding


2. Apply observation, investigative and problem solving skills relevant to analytical and

applied chemistry.

3. Perform required laboratory experiments.


contexts.

5. First model laboratory processes as part of the lecture curriculum, after which they

perform representative processes in the laboratory.

6. Apply statistical analysis to results obtained in all laboratory experiments.

7. Utilize a wide range of equipment and instrumentation and perform appropriate data

analysis and interpretation of acquired data.

8. Apply quality control in the chemistry laboratory with the goal of excellence in

performance.



to: homework, lab reports, exams, and a comprehensive ACS final exam.


This course introduces students to concepts in analytical chemistry, reaction dynamics and

introductory methods of analysis. Students learn intermediate skills in applied physical

chemistry and elementary statistics. Verification for comprehension and retention of

concepts are performed using appropriate evaluation tools.


1. The Analytical Process

2. Chemical Measurements

3. Tools in Chemistry

4. Experimental Error

5. Statistics

6. Quality Assurance and Calibration Methods

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7. Chemical Equilibrium

8. Activity and the Systematic Treatment of Equilibrium

9. Monoprotic Acid‐Base Equilibria

10. Polyprotic Acid‐Base Equilibria

11. Acid‐Base Titrations

12. Chelation Titrations

13. Advanced Topics in Equilibrium

14. Fundamentals of Electrochemistry

15. Electrodes and Potentiometry

16. Redox Titrations

17. Electroanalytical Techniques

18. Fundamentals of Spectrophotometry


Harris, D.C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 8th ed,. W.H. Freeman and Company. New York,

2010.

Harris, D.C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis: Student Solutions Manual. W.H. Freeman and

Company. New York, 2010.

VII. Bibliography:

Miller, J.C. and Miller, J.N., Statistics for Analytical Chemistry. Ellis Horwood Ltd, 1993.

Liengme, B., A Guide to Microsoft Excel 2007 for Scientists and Engineers. Academic Press,

2008.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A321


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Organic Chemistry I Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Investigates the chemistry of carbon compounds including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and arenes. Discusses physical properties, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry of these compounds.


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Course Content Guide for CHEM A321 University of Alaska Anchorage

College of Arts & Sciences I. Date of Initiation: January 30, 2012






F. Course Title: Organic Chemistry I



I. Course Description: Investigates the chemistry of carbon

compounds including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and arenes. Discusses physical properties, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry of these compounds.



L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: No


A. Instructional Goals:

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1. Explain structure and bonding of carbon compounds. 2. Explain functional groups. 3. Explain physical properties, nomenclature, and reactions of

alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and arenes. B. Student Outcomes:

Outcomes- Students will:

Assessment Methods

Detect functional groups and the type of bonding present in an organic compound.

Exams

Analyze the nomenclature and physical properties of organic compounds containing alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and arenes.

Exams

Analyze the reactions and mechanisms of organic compounds containing alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and arenes.

Exams

IV. Course Activities:

A. Lecture B. Assigned problems C. Exams

V. Guidelines for Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on their performance on in-class exams and a comprehensive final exam.

VI. Course Level Justification

This course requires a background in the principles of chemistry. It also requires a great deal of analytical thinking and attention to detail.

VII. Topic Course Outline

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1. Covalent Bonding and Shapes of Molecules 2. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes 3. Stereoisomerism and Chirality 4. Acids and Bases 5. Bonding, Nomenclature and Properties of Alkenes 6. Reactions of Alkenes 7. Alkynes 8. Alkyl Halides 9. Substitution and Elimination 10. Alcohols 11. Ethers, Epoxides, and Sulfides 12. Infrared Spectroscopy 13. NMR


1. Organic Chemistry, Hybrid Edition 6th edition. Brown, Foote, Iverson and Anslyn. Brooks/Cole Pub. Co., 2011.

2. Study Guide with Solutions Manual for Brown/Foote/Iverson/Anslyn’s Organic Chemistry, 6th edition. Brooks/Cole Pub. Co., 2011.

IX. Bibliography

1. Organic Chemistry. L.G. Wade Jr., 5th edition. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education Inc., 2003.

2. The Art of Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry. Miguel E. Alonso. New York: Wiley, 1987.

3. Organic Chemistry. Brown and Foote. New York: Saunders College Publishing, 2001.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A322


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Organic Chemistry II Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Continuation of CHEM A321 which will include the study of spectroscopic techniques for structure determination, and the chemistry of alcohols, ethers, epoxides, thiols, sulfides, carbonyl compounds, amines, carbohydrates, and amino acids. Emphasizes nomenclature, physical properties, synthetic methods, and reaction mechanisms.


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F. Course Title: Organic Chemistry II



I. Course Description: Continuation of CHEM A321 which will

include the study of spectroscopic techniques for structure determination, and the chemistry of alcohols, ethers, epoxides, thiols, sulfides, carbonyl compounds, amines, carbohydrates, and amino acids. Emphasizes nomenclature, physical properties, synthetic methods, and reaction mechanisms.



L. Test Scores: N/A



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III. Instructional Goals and Student Outcomes A. Instructional Goals:


1. Introduce the use of spectroscopic techniques used to determine the structure of organic compounds.

2. Introduce physical properties, nomenclature, reactions, and mechanisms of alcohols, ethers, epoxides, thiols, sulfides, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, and amines.

B. Student Outcomes:


Assessment Methods

Deduce the structure of an organic compound when given appropriate spectroscopic information.

Exams

Analyze the nomenclature and physical properties of organic compounds containing ethers, epoxides, thiols, sulfides, carbonyl groups, carbohydrates, and amines.

Exams

Analyze the reactions of organic compounds containing ethers, epoxides, thiols, sulfides, carbonyl groups, carbohydrates, and amines.

Exams


A. Lecture B. Assigned problems C. Exams


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1. Structure Determination: MS and IR Spectroscopy 2. Structure Determination: NMR Spectroscopy 3. Conjugated Dienes and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy 4. Alcohols and Phenols 5. Ethers and Epoxides; Thiols and Sulfides 6. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition Reactions 7. Biomolecules: Carbohydrates 8. Carboxylic Acids 9. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives and Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

Reactions 10. Carbonyl Alpha-Substitution Reactions 11. Carbonyl Condensation Reactions 12. Amines 13. Biomolecules: Amino Acids



2. Study Guide with Solutions Manual for Brown/Foote/Iverson/Anslyn’s Organic Chemistry, 6th edition. Brooks/Cole Pub. Co., 2011.

IX. Bibliography

1. Organic Chemistry. L.G. Wade Jr., 5th edition. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education Inc., 2003.

2. The Art of Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry. Miguel E. Alonso. New York: Wiley, 1987.

3. Organic Chemistry. Brown and Foote. New York: Saunders College Publishing, 2001.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A323L


5a. Credits/CEUs

2


6. Complete Course Title Organic Chemistry Laboratory Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) A practical implementation of the theory learned in CHEM A321 and A322. Purification techniques, spectroscopic methods, and synthetic methods of organic compounds will be taught. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a wait list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student. Pregnant students should be aware that they will be using chemicals in this course that are teratogenic and may cause harm to unborn children.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A106L with minimum grade of C and CHEM A321 with minimum grade of C and (CHEM A322 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment).

16b. Test Score(s)






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F. Course Title: Organic Chemistry Laboratory



I. Course Description: A practical implementation of the theory

learned in CHEM A321 and A322. Purification techniques, spectroscopic methods, and synthetic methods of organic compounds will be taught. Special Note: Students who do not meet the prerequisites for this course may be administratively dropped at the discretion of the faculty. Attendance is mandatory for all chemistry laboratory courses the first week of class. Unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor, any student who does not attend the first scheduled meeting for this lab may be administratively dropped and a student on a wait list will be added in their place. Any fees resulting from either of these drop procedures or any late registration procedure will be the responsibility of the student. Pregnant students should be aware that they will be using chemicals in this course that are teratogenic and may cause harm to unborn children.

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K. Prerequisites: CHEM A106L with minimum grade of C

and CHEM A321 with minimum grade of C and (CHEM A322 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment).

L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: Yes


A. Instructional Goals: The instructor will:

1. Introduce students to the standard purification techniques used for organic compounds.

2. Introduce students to analytical methods used to detect and quantify organic compounds.

3. Introduce students to spectroscopic techniques used for the structure elucidation of organic compounds.

4. Introduce students to the methods and equipment used to carry out standard organic reactions.


Outcomes Assessment Methods

Set up organic reactions and follow their progress

Laboratory reports, notebook, final exam

Purify products of organic reactions Laboratory reports, notebook, final exam

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Analyze the product composition and purity

Laboratory reports, notebook, final exam


A. Experiments B. Laboratory reports C. Maintaining a laboratory notebook D. Comprehensive final exam


Students will be evaluated based on their performance on laboratory reports, keeping a laboratory notebook and a comprehensive final exam.




1. Lab Safety and Orientation 2. Introduction to Microscale Organic Laboratory Equipment and

Techniques 3. Determination of Physical Properties 4. Purification Techniques for Organic Compounds 5. Microscale Organic Laboratory Experiments


1. Microscale Operational Organic Chemistry 2nd edition. Lehman. Pearson Pub. Co., 2009.

IX. Bibliography

1. Microscale Organic Laboratory: with Multistep and Multiscale Synthesis. D.W. Mayo; R.M. Pike; P.K. Trumper. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2000.

2. Macroscale and Microscale Organic Experiments. Williamson. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A331


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Physical Chemistry I Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) A quantitative study of principles of thermodynamics, kinetic molecular theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. Applications to solutions, phase equilibria, chemical reactions and transport properties. A brief introduction to quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Special Note: MATH A302 is strongly recommended.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) (CHEM A106, CHEM A106L, MATH A202, PHYS A212, and PHYS A212L) all with minimum grade of C.

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I. Course Description: A quantitative study of principles of

thermodynamics, kinetic molecular theory of gases, and chemical kinetics. Applications to solutions, phase equilibria, chemical reactions and transport properties. A brief introduction to quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Special Note: MATH A302 is strongly recommended.


K. Prerequisites: (CHEM A106, CHEM A106L, MATH

A202, PHYS A212, and PHYS A212L) all with minimum grade of C.

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1. Present principles of thermodynamics with application to gases, solution, and phase equilibria.

2. Introduce molecular kinetic theory and transport properties. 3. Introduce chemical kinetics. 4. Familiarize students with quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.



Assessment Methods

Demonstrate skills for prediction of chemical / physical phenomena using thermodynamics and chemical kinetics.

Quizzes, Exams

Apply the knowledge of kinetics to design methods for determination of reactions’ mechanisms.

Quizzes, Exams


A. Lecture B. Assignments C. Critical Thinking Questions D. Quizzes E. Exams


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Students will be evaluated based on their performance on quizzes, in-class exams and a comprehensive final exam.


This course requires a background in the principles of chemistry, calculus and basic concepts in physics. It also requires a great deal of analytical thinking and attention to detail.


1. Principles of Thermodynamics: laws of thermodynamics, application to chemical and physical equilibria.

2. Molecular Kinetic Theory: Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution, transport properties.

3. Chemical Kinetics: order of the reactions, reversible reactions, mechanisms, applications.

4. Introduction to Spectroscopy. VIII. Suggested Texts

1. Physical Chemistry, 2th edition. Engel, T. and Reid, P.; Prentice Hall, 2009.

IX. Bibliography

1. Physical Chemistry, 9th edition. Atkins, P. and de Paula, J.; W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2009.

2. Physical Chemistry: Principles and Applications in Biological Sciences, 4th edition. Tinoco, I., Sauer, S., Wang J.C., and Puglisi J.D.; Prentice Hall, 2001.

3. Physical Chemistry, 4th edition. Silbey, R.J., Alberti, R.A., and Bawendi, M.G.; Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2004.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A332


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Physical Chemistry II Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Principles of quantum mechanics with application to atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy. Introduction to statistical mechanics. Special Note: MATH A302 is strongly recommended.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [CHEM A331 with minimum grade of C or PHYS A303 with minimum grade of C] and MATH A314 with minimum grade of C.

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F. Course Title: Physical Chemistry II



I. Course Description: Principles of quantum mechanics with

application to atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy. Introduction to statistical mechanics. Special Note: MATH A302 is strongly recommended.


K. Prerequisites: [CHEM A331 with minimum grade of C or

PHYS A303 with minimum grade of C] and MATH A314 with minimum grade of C.

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III. Instructional Goals and Student Outcomes A. Instructional Goals:


1. Introduce principles of quantum mechanics. 2. Introduce techniques appropriate for application of quantum

mechanics to problems in atomic and molecular structure. 3. Introduce principles of statistical mechanics.



Assessment Methods

Demonstrate skills describing the quantum nature of particles and atoms.

Quizzes, Exams

Interpret atomic and molecular structure. Quizzes, Exams

Examine and compare a variety of spectroscopic techniques for the investigation of molecular structures.

Quizzes, Exams

Incorporate appropriate knowledge from sources such as textbooks and scientific literature into their problem solving strategies.

Quizzes, Exams


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Students will be evaluated based on their performance on quizzes, in-class exams and a comprehensive final exam.


This course requires a background in the principles of chemistry, calculus and basic concepts in physics and linear algebra. It also requires a great deal of analytical thinking and attention to detail.


1. Principles of quantum mechanics: postulates of quantum mechanics, operators, observables, applications to simple systems (such as particle in the box, harmonic oscillator, etc.)

2. Atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy: rotations and vibrations, atomic and molecular orbitals and applications to electronic spectroscopy

3. Introduction to statistical mechanics: Boltzmann distribution, molecular partition functions, introduction to statistical thermodynamics


1. Physical Chemistry, 2th edition. Engel, T. and Reid, P.; Prentice Hall, 2009.

2. Physical Chemistry, 9th edition. Atkins, P. and de Paula, J.; W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2009.

IX. Bibliography

1. Physical Chemistry: Principles and Applications in Biological Sciences, 4th edition. Tinoco, I., Sauer, S., Wang J.C., and Puglisi J.D.; Prentice Hall, 2001.

2. Physical Chemistry, 4th edition. Silbey, R.J., Alberti, R.A., and Bawendi, M.G.; Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2004.

3. Quantum Chemistry, 2nd edition. McQuarrie, D.A.; University Science Books, 2007.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A333L


5a. Credits/CEUs

2


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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) A practical implementation of the theory learned in CHEM A331 and CHEM A332. Selected laboratory and computational experiments in thermodynamics, kinetics, transport phenomena, molecular and atomic structure.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [CHEM A331 with minimum grade of C and (CHEM A332 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment)] or [PHYS A403 with minimum grade of C and PHYS A413 with minimum grade of C].

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I. Course Description: A practical implementation of the theory

learned in CHEM A331 and CHEM A332. Selected laboratory and computational experiments in thermodynamics, kinetics, transport phenomena, molecular and atomic structure.


K. Prerequisites: [CHEM A331 with minimum grade of C

and (CHEM A332 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment)] or [PHYS A403 with minimum grade of C and PHYS A413 with minimum grade of C].

L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: Yes

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1. Introduce students to techniques and principles behind laboratory experiments in physical chemistry.

2. Introduce various spectroscopic techniques. 3. Familiarize students with a variety of computational approaches. 4. Expose students to an environment close to one found in research

laboratories. 5. Develop students’ technical writing skills.



Assessment Methods

Develop working knowledge of a variety of physical chemistry techniques.

Lab Reports, Exams

Compare and apply a variety of computational approaches for problems in physical chemistry.

Lab Reports, Exams

Develop and practice technical writing skills for clear presentation of technical data.

Lab Reports

Design procedures for their experiments. Quizzes

Compare a variety of spectroscopic techniques to observe and explore atomic and molecular properties.

Lab Reports, Exams

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A. Laboratory exercises B. Computational exercises C. Prelab lectures D. Laboratory reports E. Exams


Students will be evaluated based on their performance on laboratory reports and exams. Quizzes may be given at the instructor’s discretion.


This course requires a background in the principles of chemistry and basic concepts in physics. It also requires a great deal of analytical thinking and attention to detail.


1. Various laboratory techniques in physical chemistry. Examples include experiments on basic thermodynamic principles, phase equilibria, kinetics, transport properties, and basic spectroscopy techniques on simple systems.

2. Computational approaches. Examples include modeling of Boltzmann distribution, molecular dynamic simulations, and modeling of various molecular spectra.


1. Experiments in Physical Chemistry, 8th edition. Garland, C., Nibler, J., and Shoemaker, D.; McGraw-Hill, 2008.

IX. Bibliography

1. Physical Chemistry: Principles and Applications in Biological Sciences, 4th edition. Tinoco, I., Sauer, S., Wang J.C., and Puglisi J.D. Prentice Hall, 2001.

2. Physical Chemistry, 4th edition. Silbey, R.J., Alberti, R.A., and Bawendi, M.G. Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2004.

3. Quantum Chemistry, 2nd edition. McQuarrie, D.A. University Science

Books, 2007.

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4. Physical Chemistry, 2th edition. Engel, T. and Reid, P. Prentice Hall, 2009.

5. Physical Chemistry, 9th edition. Atkins, P. and de Paula, J. W.H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2009.

6. Journal of Chemical Education collection: contains a good selection of

computational and hands-on experiments.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A434


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

5


6. Complete Course Title Instrumental Methods Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)







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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Techniques in operating new and specialized instruments for qualitative and quantitative analysis and analytical methods of an advanced nature. For students in chemistry and allied fields.


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I. Course Description: Techniques in operating new and specialized instruments for

qualitative and quantitative analysis and analytical methods of an advanced nature. For

students in chemistry and allied fields.



L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: Yes

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Students will explore concepts and solve problems relevant to current topics in analytical

instrumental methods. Activities provide students with chemical models and/or chemical

data followed by questions to guide them through the learning cycle, building conceptual

understanding in a process emulating the scientific method. In the lecture portion of this

course, the instructor will assist in the learning process through a variety of methods that

may include: lectures, facilitation of class discussions, facilitation of real‐time problem

solving and use of the Socratic method. Laboratory activities will include methodology

development, real‐time computer‐assisted data collection, data analysis, statistical analysis,

graphing of results and interpretation of results. In addition to keeping a laboratory


processed materials such as spreadsheets and graphs.


This course is designed as an advanced instrumental analysis chemistry course, and provides

an advanced instrumentation training base which emulates analyses and conditions found in

industry and research laboratories.













physical chemistry, methodology development, fundamental instrumental techniques,

calibration, quality‐assurance / quality control and statistical analysis including

regression analysis.

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chemistry and instrumental methods both in the lecture and laboratory portions of this

course.

The student will:




current issues and topics in chemistry.


models.

4. Problem solve on current chemistry topics that pertain to broad societal issues.


contexts.

6. Model laboratory processes as part of the lecture curriculum, after which they perform

representative processes in the laboratory.

7. Develop their own experimental and instrumental methodologies for sample processing,

data acquisition and data processing.


9. Utilize a wide range of equipment and instrumentation and perform extensive data

analysis and interpretation of acquired data.

10. Learn to apply quality control to their own performance in the chemistry laboratory with

the goal of excellence in performance.



to: homework, lab reports, take‐home exams, in‐class exams and a comprehensive ACS final

exam.


Evaluation can be based on a variety of instruments such as: homework, lab reports, take‐

home exams, in‐class exams and a comprehensive ACS final exam.


This course provides students with a more in‐depth look at concepts in analytical chemistry,

reaction dynamics and advanced methods of analysis. Students learn advanced skills in

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applied physical chemistry and intermediate statistics. Verification for comprehension and

retention of concepts are performed using appropriate evaluation tools.


1. Measurement Basics

2. Atomic Spectroscopy

3. Molecular Spectroscopy

a. Focusing on Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy in the laboratory

b. Focusing on Mass Spectrometry in the laboratory

4. Electroanalytical Chemistry

a. Focusing on Potentiometry in the laboratory

5. Separation Methods

a. Focusing on Gas Chromatographic separations in the laboratory

b. Focusing on Liquid Chromatographic separations in the laboratory

6. Automated Methods of Analysis

a. Focusing on Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry in the laboratory


Skoog, D.A., Holler, F.J., Crouch, S.R., Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th edition. Brooks

Cole, 2007.

VII. Bibliography:



2008.

Harris, D.C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 2010.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A634


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

5


6. Complete Course Title Advanced Instrumental Methods Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)







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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Lectures concurrent with CHEM A434. In addition to meeting all requirements for CHEM A434, graduate students will be required to develop an instrumental method, to submit a research paper summarizing their findings, including designs for future experiments on the subject and to give a seminar on the topic. Special Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed CHEM A434.


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M‐AEST and MS‐AEST 308


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F. Course Title: Advanced Instrumental Methods



I. Course Description: Lectures concurrent with CHEM A434. In addition to meeting all

requirements for CHEM A434, graduate students will be required to develop an

instrumental method, to submit a research paper summarizing their findings, including

designs for future experiments on the subject and to give a seminar on the topic. Special

Note: Not available for credit to students who have completed CHEM A434.



L. Test Scores: N/A



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P. Stacked With: CHEM A434



Students will explore concepts and solve problems relevant to current topics in analytical

instrumental methods. Activities provide students with chemical models and/or chemical

data followed by questions to guide them through the learning cycle, building conceptual

understanding in a process emulating the scientific method. In the lecture portion of this

course, the instructor will assist in the learning process through a variety of methods that

may include: lectures, facilitation of class discussions, facilitation of real‐time problem

solving and use of the Socratic method. Laboratory activities will include methodology

development, real‐time computer‐assisted data collection, data analysis, statistical analysis,

graphing of results and interpretation of results. In addition to keeping a laboratory


processed materials such as spreadsheets and graphs. In addition, students design a

research project which includes a literature search, method development, sample

preparation and analysis and the completion of a comprehensive report.


This course is designed as an advanced instrumental analysis chemistry course, and provides

an advanced instrumentation training base which emulates analyses and conditions found in

industry and research laboratories.









3. Provide multiple historical, cultural, and environmental contexts for applying concepts

and quantitative skills and invite students to defend and verify their models and their

solutions to problems relevant to these contexts.


physical chemistry, methodology development, fundamental instrumental techniques,

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calibration, quality‐assurance / quality control and statistical analysis including

regression analysis.



chemistry and instrumental methods both in the lecture and laboratory portions of this

course.

The student will:



2. Apply observational, investigative and problem solving skills.

3. Select models appropriate to specific systems.

4. Create, communicate, and verify their solutions to problems across multiple contexts.

5. Develop experimental and instrumental methodologies for sample processing, data

acquisition and data processing.


7. Utilize a wide range of equipment and instrumentation and perform data analysis and

interpretation of acquired data.

8. Apply quality control to performance in the chemistry laboratory.

9. Design and complete a research protocol and submit a comprehensive report that

includes a description of the purpose of the research project, hypothesis testing and

evaluation, data presentation and drawing conclusions as to the success of the protocol,

meaning of results and potential future experimental directions.



to: homework, lab reports, take‐home exams, in‐class exams and a comprehensive ACS final

exam.


Evaluation can be based on a variety of instruments such as: homework, lab reports, take‐

home exams, in‐class exams and a comprehensive ACS final exam.


This course provides students with a more in‐depth look at concepts in analytical chemistry,

reaction dynamics and advanced methods of analysis. Students learn advanced skills in

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applied physical chemistry and intermediate statistics. Verification for comprehension and

retention of concepts are performed using appropriate evaluation tools. In addition to the

CHEM A434 curriculum, 600‐level students are required to complete an extensive research

project and report, integrating concepts from multiple academic disciplines and using one or

more of the instrumental methods taught in this course.


1. Measurement Basics

2. Atomic Spectroscopy

3. Molecular Spectroscopy

a. Focusing on Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy in the laboratory

b. Focusing on Mass Spectrometry in the laboratory

4. Electroanalytical Chemistry

a. Focusing on Potentiometry in the laboratory

5. Separation Methods

a. Focusing on Gas Chromatographic separations in the laboratory

b. Focusing on Liquid Chromatographic separations in the laboratory

6. Automated Methods of Analysis

a. Focusing on Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry in the laboratory


Skoog, D.A., Holler, F.J., Crouch, S.R., Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th edition. Brooks

Cole, 2007.

VII. Bibliography:



2008.

Harris, D.C., Quantitative Chemical Analysis. New York: W.H. Freeman and Company, 2010.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A443


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

2


6. Complete Course Title Biochemistry Laboratory Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Laboratory course designed to provide instruction in modern biochemical laboratory techniques.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) CHEM A441 with minimum grade of C and (CHEM A442 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment).

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F. Course Title: Biochemistry Laboratory



I. Course Description: Laboratory course designed to provide

instruction in modern biochemical laboratory techniques.


K. Prerequisites: CHEM A441 with minimum grade of C and

(CHEM A442 with minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment).

L. Test Scores: N/A



O. Course Fee: Yes



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1. Introduce students to the standard purification techniques used for biochemical compounds.

2. Introduce students to analytical methods used to detect and quantify biochemical compounds.

3. Introduce students to spectroscopic techniques used for the structure elucidation of biochemical compounds.

4. Introduce students to the methods and equipment used to carry out standard biochemical reactions.


Outcomes Assessment Methods

Set up biochemical reactions and follow their progress

Laboratory reports, notebook, comprehensive exam

Purify products of biochemical reactions Laboratory reports, notebook, comprehensive exam

Analyze the product composition, purity, and quantity

Laboratory reports, notebook, comprehensive exam


A. Experiments B. Laboratory reports C. Maintaining a laboratory notebook D. Comprehensive final exam


Students will be evaluated based on their performance on laboratory reports, keeping a laboratory notebook and a comprehensive final exam.

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This course requires a solid background in the principles of general, organic, and biochemistry and associated laboratory practices. It also requires a great deal of analytical thinking and attention to detail.


1. Lab Safety and Orientation 2. Acids, Bases and Buffers 3. Enzyme Purification and Kinetics 4. Protein Purification and Assays 5. Capillary Electrophoresis 6. Ion-Exchange Chromatography 7. Affinity Chromatography 8. Gel Filtration Chromatography 9. Electrophoresis 10. Western Blots and SDS-PAGE 11. Restriction Enzymes 12. Cloning and Expression of Foreign Proteins


1. Experiments in Biochemistry: A Ha nds-On Approach, 2nd edition. Farrell, S.O., Taylor, L.E., Brooks Cole, 2005.

IX. Bibliography

1. Basic Methods in Protein Purification and Analysis: A Laboratory Manual. Simpson, R.J., Adams, P.D., Golemis, E.A., Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2008.

2. Experimental Biochemistry. Switzer, R.L., Garrity, L.F., W.H. Freeman, 1999.

3. Biochemistry Lab Manual. Thompson, D.A., Thompson, C.C., CreateSpace, 2009.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A450


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Environmental Chemistry Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) This course examines the origin and evolution of the environment, energy, mineral resources, solid wastes, recycling, air and water pollution, and the effects of foreign substances on living systems. The relationships among these problems will be demonstrated and quantitative chemical principles applied. Special Note: This course is an introduction to environmental chemistry for all science majors.


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F. Course Title: Environmental Chemistry



I. Course Description: This course examines the origin and evolution of the

environment, energy, mineral resources, solid wastes, recycling, air and water pollution, and

the effects of foreign substances on living systems. The relationships among these problems

will be demonstrated and quantitative chemical principles applied. Special Note: This

course is an introduction to environmental chemistry for all science majors.


K. Prerequisites: N/A

L. Test Scores: N/A


N. Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior standing in Biology, Chemistry, or Engineering.

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O. Course Fee: No



1. Lecture 2. Assigned problems 3. Exams 4. Research Proposal



1. Present chemical models for investigation and develop problem solving and

observational skills on problems relevant to current issues and topics in environmental

chemistry.


current environmental models to observe and understand natural phenomena, help

students differentiate, link and integrate ideas and develop their own concepts, to

articulate their thinking and explain models and solutions.





The student will:

1. Solve problems relevant to the origin and evolution of the earth’s environment, about

man’s impacts on this environment resulting from energy production and use of the

atmosphere, hydrosphere and the biosphere.

2. Use quantitative chemical principles to evaluate the interrelationships of

anthropomorphic influences on changes occurring in the atmosphere, hydrosphere and

biosphere.

3. Communicate and verify solutions to problems.

4. Design and submit a written research proposal testing a hypothesis answering a specific

question concerning a current contamination mechanism.


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to: assigned problems, three in‐class exams and a research proposal.


This course requires extensive multidisciplinary knowledge from biology, chemistry,

engineering, mathematics, and physics. It requires the integration of this knowledge to

solve multidimensional problems and understand complex concepts.


1. Energy

a. Energy Flows and Supplies

b. Fossil Fuels

c. Nuclear Energy

d. Renewable Energy

e. Energy Utilization

2. Atmosphere

a. Climate

b. Oxygen Chemistry

c. Stratospheric Ozone

d. Air Pollution

3. Hydrosphere / Lithosphere

a. Water Resources

b. Water as Solvent

c. Water and the Lithosphere

d. Oxygen and Life

e. Water Pollution and Water Treatment

4. Biosphere


Spiro, T.G., Stigliani, W.M., Chemistry of the Environment, 2nd edition. New Jersey: Prentice

Hall, 2003.

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VII. Bibliography:

1. Hemond, H.F. , Fechner‐Levy, E.J., Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment, 2nd

edition, London, Academic Press, 2000.

2. Thibodeaux, L.J. Environmental Chemodynamics, Wiley Interscience, New York, 1996.

3. Brasseur, G.P., Orlando, J.J., Tyndall, G.S., Eds., Atmospheric Chemistry and Global

Change, Oxford University Press, New York, 1999.

4. Stumm, W., Morgan, J.J., Aquatic Chemistry, Wiley Interscience, New York, 1996.

5. Pankow, J.F., Aquatic Chemistry Concepts, Lewis Publishers, Chelsea, Michigan, 1991.

6. Schwarzenbach, R.P., Gschwend, P.M., Imboden, D.M. Environmental Organic

Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Wiley Interscience, New York, 2003.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A492


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

1


6. Complete Course Title Undergraduate Seminar Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)




9. Repeat Status Yes # of Repeats 1 Max Credits 2












15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Topical subjects in chemistry and biochemistry presented by undergraduate students.


16b. Test Score(s)




16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Junior or Senior standing and Department Chair permission.


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F. Course Title: Undergraduate Seminar



I. Course Description: Topical subjects in chemistry and

biochemistry presented by undergraduate students.



L. Test Scores: N/A


N. Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior standing and Department

Chair permission.

O. Course Fee: No III. Instructional Goals and Student Outcomes


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1. Assign peer-reviewed articles and provide other relevant materials to prepare students for two public in-class presentations.

2. Mentor students through the preparation for in-class presentations. 3. Provide a complete evaluation and critique of student

presentations. B. Student Outcomes:

Outcomes Students will:

Assessment Methods

Review peer-reviewed scientific literature critically.

In-class and group discussions

Prepare and present a synopsis of peer-reviewed articles relevant to undergraduate student-specific research topics.

Multimedia and oral presentation evaluation

Prepare and present research experiment design, methodology, results, and conclusions.

Multimedia and oral presentation evaluation

IV. Course Activities: This course is a lecture class that meets 1 hour per week for 15 weeks. V. Guidelines for Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on participation and performance on in-class oral presentations.


This course requires a significant knowledge and comprehension of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. It emphasizes critical evaluation of advanced level scientific materials, integration of experimental research content, and effective communication of a wide range of topics within sub-disciplines of chemistry.


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A. Assignment of peer-reviewed scientific literature B. Mentoring and preparation for oral presentations C. Student presentations

VIII. Bibliography

The bibliography will vary depending on the research project being pursued. Chemical journals will be the major source.

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2. Course Prefix

CHEM

3. Course Number

A498


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Individual Research Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Research projects to be arranged with individual faculty members who will direct the study of research.


16b. Test Score(s)




16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Junior or Senior standing and Department Chair permission.


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F. Course Title: Undergraduate Research



I. Course Description: Research projects to be arranged with

individual faculty members who will direct the study of research.



L. Test Scores: N/A


N. Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior standing and Department

Chair permission.



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1. Teach students the fundamentals of chemical research. 2. Mentor students through the processes of:

a. selecting a research topic b. finding and reviewing relevant scientific literature c. designing a project around a hypothesis d. hypothesis testing e. data acquisition f. data reduction g. statistical analysis (where appropriate) h. writing a final comprehensive report

3. Provide evaluation and critique of student progress on an on-going basis.


Outcomes Students will:

Assessment Methods

Review pertinent scientific literature critically.

Research advisor assessment, research paper

Design a research project to include hypothesis selection, experimental design, hypothesis testing, data acquisition, data reduction, and statistical analysis (where appropriate).


Write a comprehensive research report to include introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion sections.



This is a laboratory research course that meets 9 hours per week for 15 weeks.


To earn a grade of C, the student is expected to complete 9 hours per week of laboratory work. In addition, the student is expected to complete a literature search and final report. The final report will include an introduction, material and methods, results, and discussion sections. A

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grade of B or above will be earned if the quality of the work is deemed above average or superior by the student’s research advisor.


This course requires a significant knowledge and comprehension of the scientific method, advanced experimental laboratory skills and knowledge of appropriate and prudent safety practices in the chemical laboratory.

VII. Course Outline

This course is unstructured. The student is expected to meet with a research advisor on a regular basis to discuss results and receive direction.

VIII. Bibliography

The bibliography will vary depending on the research project being pursued. Chemical journals will be the major source.

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1a. School or College CH College of Health

1b. Division AJUS Division of Justice

1c. Department Justice Center

2. Course Prefix

JUST

3. Course Number

A315


JUST A250

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Development of Law Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)



Prefix Course Number Credits Contact Hours Title Repeat Status Grading Basis Cross-Listed/Stacked Course Description Course Prerequisites Test Score Prerequisites Co-requisites Other Restrictions Registration Restrictions Class Level College Major Other Update CCG (please specify)




12. Cross Listed with N/A Stacked with N/A Cross-Listed Coordination Signature



1. BA, Legal Studies TBD 2/13/12 Deborah Periman 2. AAS, Paralegal Studies TBD 2/13/12 Deborah Periman 3.

Initiator Name (typed): Jason Brandeis Initiator Signed Initials: _________ Date:________________





15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Examines the philosophy and development of law in the United States from colonial times to the present. Explores American constitutional history and the role of the courts, the legislature, and the executive branch in the lawmaking process. Analyzes legal developments as they relate to changing economic, political, social, and intellectual trends.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) (JUST A110 or PARL A101 or LEGL A101) with a minimum grade of D.

16b. Test Score(s) N/A

16c. Co-requisite(s) (concurrent enrollment required) N/A



16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Completion of written communication skills GER for baccalaureate degrees with a minimum grade of D.


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__________________________________________________ ___________ Initiator (faculty only) Date Jason Brandeis Initiator (TYPE NAME)

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Course Content Guide

I. Date of Initiation: February 2012 II. Curriculum Action Request

A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: JUST C. Course Number: A315 D. Number of Credits: 3 E. Contact Hours: 3+0 F. Course Program: Bachelor of Arts, Justice G. Course Title: Development of Law H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Examines the philosophy and development of law

in the United States from colonial times to the present. Explores American constitutional history and the role of the courts, the legislature, and the executive branch in the lawmaking process. Analyzes legal developments as they relate to changing economic, political, social, and intellectual trends.

L. Course Prerequisites: (JUST A110 or PARL A101 or LEGL A101) with a minimum grade of D.

M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: Completion of written communication skills GER

for baccalaureate degrees with a minimum grade of D.

Q. Course Fees: No

III. Instructional Goals and Student Outcomes A. The instructor will:

1. Provide required and supplemental course readings, video clips, and audio recordings surveying and critiquing the foundations, social context, and effect of developments in American constitutional and substantive law.

2. Provide in-class presentations and critiques of eras of legal development in the United States and Alaska, including discussion of the underlying social, political, and economic context, and incorporating relevant examples of contemporary lawmaking.

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3. Facilitate student discussions and critical thinking about the social, economic, and political context of legal development, and the role of law in social control and economic condition.

4. Introduce students to the role of primary historical legal documents in researching the development of law.

5. Provide guidance in evaluating and locating authoritative secondary research materials relevant to the development of law.

B. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Outcomes and Assessment Measures

Outcomes Measures 1. Explain the historic distinction

between common law and civil law systems, and the significance of our common law heritage in American legal development.

Examinations, class or small group discussion, informal reflective writings.

2. Identify the inherent tension between judicial and legislative lawmaking in the United States.

Examinations, class or small group discussion, informal reflective writings.

3. Identify the role of social, economic, and political conditions on lawmaking and implementation of the law, and the impact of legal change on individual and collective values and behaviors and economic and social status.

Examinations, class or small group discussion, informal reflective writings, online discussion board, term paper and oral presentation.

4. Compare significant eras of American constitutional development and historically important U.S. Supreme Court decisions.


5. Compare significant eras of legislative and judicial lawmaking and historically important legislation and judicial decisions.


6. Develop an analytic foundation on which to evaluate contemporary legal issues.


7. Distinguish between primary and secondary research resources, evaluate secondary resources, and integrate and credit scholarly authorities in their writing.

Research paper, oral presentation.

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III. Course Level Justification

Course readings and lectures require students to possess a basic understanding of the structure of the American legal system, legal terminology, and legal concepts such as federalism, the separation of powers, and due process. Students will build on and advance knowledge developed in the introductory Justice and Legal Studies courses. Students will identify social and political influences on the development of law, draw connections between social conditions and legal development, compare and contrast different theories of judicial philosophy, critique complex judicial opinions, and conduct research that will analyze historical legal doctrines.

V. Topical Course Outline 1. Introduction To The American Legal System And Periods Of American Law

1.1. Comparative Legal Traditions: Civil Law And Common Law 1.2. English Legal Heritage And The Magna Charta 1.3. Structural Institutions Of American Law

2. The Beginnings Of American Law: Colonial Law Through The Constitutional Era 2.1. Colonial Law

2.1.1. Reception Of English Common Law 2.1.2. The Codification Movement 2.1.3. Law And Colonial Society

2.1.3.1. Morality And Colonial Law 2.1.3.2. Women’s Rights, Marriage, And Coverture 2.1.3.3. Children And The Law Of Apprenticeship 2.1.3.4. White Indentured Servitude 2.1.3.5. Slavery 2.1.3.6. Law Of Poverty 2.1.3.7. Class Legislation And Sumptuary Laws 2.1.3.8. Economic Regulation 2.1.3.9. Colonial Criminal Law

2.2. Constitutional Development 2.2.1. English Constitutional Ideals 2.2.2. The Declaration Of Independence And Compact Theory 2.2.3. Articles Of Confederation 2.2.4. State Constitutional Development 2.2.5. Constitution Of 1787

2.3. Public Law In The New Republic 2.3.1. The Bill Of Rights 2.3.2. Courts And Judges In The New Nation

2.3.2.1. Federalism 2.3.2.2. Natural Law And Judicial Review

3. The Golden Age Of American Law: 1800 Through The Civil War Era 3.1. Law And The Mixed Economy In Ante-Bellum America

3.1.1. Federal Commerce Power 3.1.2. State Constitutions And Legislative Promotion Of The Economy 3.1.3. Substantive Law And Economic Growth

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3.1.3.1. Law Of Corporations 3.1.3.2. Labor Law 3.1.3.3. Property Law And Eminent Domain 3.1.3.4. Contract Law 3.1.3.5. Tort Law

3.2. Race And The Nineteenth Century Law Of Personal / Group Status 3.2.1. Slavery, The Civil War, And Institutionalized Segregation Of African-

Americans 3.2.2. Law Governing Native Americans And Land Acquisition 3.2.3. Asians And Development Of Regional Law

3.3. Law Governing Gender And Domestic Relations 3.3.1. Women’s Rights 3.3.2. Marriage And Divorce 3.3.3. Birth Control And Abortion

3.4. The Nineteenth Century Criminal Justice System 3.4.1. Exploration Of Causes Of Crime 3.4.2. Excuse Of Crime: Insanity And Self-Defense 3.4.3. Late Nineteenth Century Crime And Morality

4. The Formal Period Of American Law: The Civil War Era To World War I 4.1. Labor, Industrialization, And The Rise Of The Regulatory State

4.1.1. State Regulation And The Public Interest 4.1.2. Federal Regulation And The Public Interest

4.2. Judicial Response To Industrialization And The Regulatory State 4.2.1. Substantive Due Process 4.2.2. State Police Power 4.2.3. Federal Police Power And Labor 4.2.4. Liberty Of Contract

5. Modernization Of Legal Culture: World War I And Post-War America 5.1. Modern Legal Culture, The Depression, And The World Wars

5.1.1. World War I And Civil Liberties 5.1.2. Political Radicals And Civil Liberties 5.1.3. World War II And Civil Liberties

5.1.3.1. The Flag Salute Cases 5.1.3.2. The Japanese Internment

5.1.4. Civil Liberties And Criminal Justice In Times Of Crisis 5.1.5. Civil Rights And Racial Justice

5.1.5.1. Race And Voting Rights 5.1.5.2. Race And Education 5.1.5.3. Race And Criminal Justice

5.1.6. The New Deal And The Rise Of Legal Liberalism 5.1.6.1. The Supreme Court And The New Deal 5.1.6.2. The Retreat From Economic Substantive Due Process 5.1.6.3. Preferred Positions And Selective Incorporation Of The Bill Of

Rights Against The States 5.2. Rights, Liberty, And Science In Modern America

5.2.1. Equal Protection

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5.2.1.1. The Civil Rights Movement And Civil Rights Acts Of The 1960’s 5.2.1.2. Affirmative Action

5.2.2. Privacy 5.2.2.1. Birth Control And Abortion 5.2.2.2. Sexual Orientation And Same-Sex Marriage

5.2.3. Civil Liberties And Speech 5.2.3.1. Speech And National Security 5.2.3.2. Regulation Of Obscenity

5.2.4. Criminal Justice In Modern American 5.2.5. Science And The Law

5.3. Law And The Economy In Modern America 5.3.1. Contract Law And Consumer Protection 5.3.2. Torts And Strict Liability 5.3.3. Property Law, Eminent Domain, Zoning, And Regulatory Takings 5.3.4. Residential Leases 5.3.5. Government Benefits And Entitlements

5.4. Law, Politics, And Terror 5.4.1. The Modern Presidency And Separation Of Powers 5.4.2. Political Questions And The Presidential Election Of 2000 5.4.3. The USA Patriot Act And Homeland Security

VI. Suggested Texts Friedman, L. (2004). Law in America: A short history. New York, NY: Modern Library,

Random House.1 Hall, K. L., Finkelman, P., & Ely, J. W. (2005). American legal history (3rd ed.). New

York, NY: Oxford University Press.2 Urofsky, M., & Finkelman, P. (2008). Documents of American constitutional and legal

history (Vols. 1-2, 3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. VII. Bibliography

Bonsignore, J. J., Katsh, E., d’Errico, P., Pimpkin, R. M., Arons, S., & Rifkin, J. (2006). Before the law: An introduction to the legal process (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

Case, D., & Voluck, D. (2002). Alaska Natives and American laws (2nd ed.). Fairbanks,

AK: University of Alaska Press.3 Epstein, L., & Walker, T. (2009). Constitutional law for a changing America (4th ed.).

Washington, DC: CQ Press.

1 Classic work 2 Classic work 3 Standard reference

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Fischer, V. (1975). Alaska’s constitutional convention. Fairbanks, AK: University of Alaska Press.4

Friedman, L. (2005). A history of American law (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Simon &

Schuster. 5 Friedrich, C. (1963). The philosophy of law in historical perspective (2nd ed.). Chicago,

IL: University of Chicago Press.6 Hacker, D. (2008). A pocket style manual (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Bedford St. Martin’s. Hall, K., & Karsten, P. (2009). The magic mirror: Law in American history (2nd ed.).

New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Harrison, G. (2002). A citizen’s guide to the Constitution of the State of Alaska (4th ed.).

Retrieved from Alaska Legislative Affairs Agency website: http://w3.legis.state.ak.us/docs/pdf/citizens_guide.pdf7

Mitchell, D. (2001). Take my land, take my life: The story of Congress’s historic

settlement of Alaska Native land claims. Fairbanks, AK: University of Alaska Press. 8

Urofsky, M., & Finkelman, P. (2011). A march of liberty: A constitutional history of the

United States (Vols. 1-2, 3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

4 Classic work 5 Classic work 6 Classic work 7 Standard reference 8 Standard reference

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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Comprehensive study of federal and state statutes and judicial doctrines governing familial relationships. Emphasis on marriage, divorce, child custody, support, property rights, adoption and child protection. The impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Alaska family law is explored.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [JUST A110 or PARL A101] with a minimum grade of D

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16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) NA


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I. Date of Initiation: September 2011 II. Curriculum Action Request

A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: JUST C. Course Number: A340 D. Number of Credits: 3 E. Contact Hours: 3+0 F. Course Program: Bachelor of Arts, Justice G. Course Title: Family Law H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: PARL A340 K. Course Description: Comprehensive study of federal and state

statutes and judicial doctrines governing familial relationships. Emphasis on marriage, divorce, child custody, support, property rights, adoption and child protection. The impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Alaska family law is explored.

L. Course Prerequisites: [JUST A110 or PARL A101] with a minimum grade of D

M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: N/A Q. Course Fees: No


1. Provide an overview of the function of family law and family court processes in the context of state and federal justice systems and the resolution of family and interpersonal conflict in the United States.

2. Summarize competing public interests and important historical trends in the development of contemporary American family law and family court processes.

3. Explain the nature of statutory control in the areas of marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property rights, adoption and child protection, with special attention to Alaska law.

4. Review key judicial doctrines and the role of the judiciary and court processes in the areas of marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property rights, adoption and child protection, with special attention to the Alaska courts.

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B. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Outcomes and Assessment Measures Outcomes Measures

1. Assess the role of family courts and substantive family law doctrines in the state and federal justice systems and explain the function of family law processes in the resolution of family and interpersonal conflict in the United States.

Examinations, structured course discussion, writing assignments

2. Appraise and explain the effect of competing public interests and significant trends in American legal history on the development of contemporary American family law.


3. Evaluate federal and state statutory control over family law issues and illustrate the effect of Alaska statutes on problems related to marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property rights, adoption and child protection.


4. Synthesize contemporary family court processes, substantive judicial doctrines, and statutory controls; assess their cumulative impact on individuals and the community in the areas of marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property rights, adoption and child protection.

Examinations, structured course discussion, writing assignments, oral class presentation


The course builds upon lower-division foundation courses in the justice and paralegal programs, and requires mastery of concepts and vocabulary introduced in those courses. Competent student performance requires a thorough understanding of civil justice systems, institutional sources of law, limitations on judicial relief and legislative power, alternatives to judicial relief, and the impact of social change on evolving judicial doctrines. Successful course completion requires a substantial degree of independent legal analysis, evidenced through oral communication, written work product, and examination. The course is best suited to students in their junior and senior years.

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V. Topical Course Outline A. Family

1. Historical perspective on rights and responsibilities between parents and children, wives and husbands

2. Social changes in family structure, from "Married Women's Property Acts" to domestic partnerships

3. Parental prerogatives and governmental limitations B. Adoption 1. Voluntary adoption 2. Involuntary adoption 3. Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) C. Child p rotection

1. Child Protective Services 2. Children in Need of Aid (CINA) cases 3. Family Preservation 4. Permanency Placement 5. ICWA D. Marriage 1. Requirements and restrictions 2. Common law marriage 3. Aspects of the civil contract 4. Privileges and benefits associated with marriage E. Divorce and dissolution 1. Distinctions between divorce and dissolution 2. Dissolution process 3. Divorce process 4. Interim orders 5. Property settlements

a. Equitable distribution 6. Alimony

a. Rehabilitative alimony 7. Jurisdiction

F. Child custody and support 1. Interim orders 2. Duty of support 3. Classifications of custody

a. Impact of custodial arrangements on support obligations 4. Child support enforcement agencies 5. Uniform child custody jurisdiction acts a. Interstate compacts 6. "Best Interests of the Child" standards 7. Grandparents’ rights 8. Custody and support enforcement

G. The impact of domestic violence in family law matters

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VI. Suggested Texts Harris, L., Carbone, J. R., & Teitelbaum, L. E. (2009). Family law (4th ed.). New

York, NY: Aspen.

Luppino, G. A., & Miller, J. F. (2011). Family law and practice (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

VII. Bibliography

Abrams, D. E., Cahn, N. R., Ross, C. J., & Meyer, D. D. (2009). Contemporary

family law (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: West. Ehrlich, J. S. (2010). Family law for paralegals (5th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. Oliphant, R. E. (2010). Examples and explanations: Family law (3rd ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Weisberg, D. K., & Appleton, S. F. (2009). Modern family law (4th ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Indian Child Welfare Act (Pub.L. 95-608, 93 Stat. 3071, enacted November 8, 1978),

25 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1963.

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LEGL

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A340


PARL A340

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6. Complete Course Title Family Law Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)



Prefix Course Number Credits Contact Hours Title Repeat Status Grading Basis Cross-Listed/Stacked Course Description Course Prerequisites Test Score Prerequisites Co-requisites Other Restrictions Registration Restrictions Class Level College Major Other Update CCG / Division Code (please specify)




12. Cross Listed with JUST A340 Stacked with N/A Cross-Listed Coordination Signature



1. see separate table 2. 3.






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Studies federal and state statutes and judicial doctrines governing familial relationships. Emphasis on marriage, divorce, child custody, support, property rights, adoption and child protection. The impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Alaska family law is explored.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) (LEGL A101 or PARL A101 or JUST A110) with a minimum grade of D.





16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) N/A


19. Justification for Action Changes are a component of overall program restructuring.


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A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: LEGL C. Course Number: A340 D. Number of Credits: 3 E. Contact Hours: 3+0 F. Course Program: AAS, Paralegal Studies; Post-Baccalaureate

Certificate, Paralegal Studies; BA Legal Studies; Minor, Legal Studies; Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal

G. Course Title: Family Law H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: JUST A340 K. Course Description: Studies federal and state statutes and judicial

doctrines governing familial relationships. Emphasis on marriage, divorce, child custody, support, property rights, adoption and child protection. The impact of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Alaska family law is explored.

L. Course Prerequisites: (LEGL A101 or PARL A101 or JUST A110) with a minimum grade of D.

M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: N/A Q. Course Fees: No


1. Provide an overview of the function of family law and family court processes in the context of state, federal, and tribal justice systems and the resolution of family and interpersonal conflict in the United States.

2. Summarize competing public interests and important historical trends in the development of contemporary American family law and family court processes.

3. Explain the nature of statutory control in the areas of marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property rights, adoption and child protection, with special attention to Alaska law.

4. Review key judicial doctrines and the role of the judiciary and court processes in the areas of marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property

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rights, adoption and child protection, with special attention to the Alaska courts.



1. Assess the role of family courts and substantive family law doctrines in the state and federal justice systems and explain the function of family law processes in the resolution of family and interpersonal conflict in the United States.

Examinations, structured course discussion, writing assignments.

2. Appraise and explain the effect of competing public interests and significant trends in American legal history on the development of contemporary American family law.


3. Evaluate federal and state statutory control over family law issues and illustrate the effect of Alaska statutes on problems related to marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property rights, adoption and child protection.


4. Synthesize contemporary family court processes, substantive judicial doctrines, and statutory controls; assess their cumulative impact on individuals and the community in the areas of marriage and divorce, child custody and support, property rights, adoption and child protection.

Examinations, structured course discussion, writing assignments, oral class presentation.


The course builds upon lower-division foundation courses in the justice and paralegal programs, and requires mastery of concepts and vocabulary introduced in those courses. Competent student performance requires a thorough understanding of civil justice systems, institutional sources of law, limitations on judicial relief and legislative power, alternatives to judicial relief, and the impact of social change on evolving judicial doctrines. Successful course completion requires a substantial degree of independent legal analysis, evidenced through oral communication, written work product, and examination. The course is best suited to students in their junior and senior years.

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V. Topical Course Outline 1. Introduction To Family Law And Practice

1.1. Family Issues In The 21st Century 1.2. Scope Of Family Law 1.3. Paraprofessional Roles In Family Law 1.4. Researching Family Law 1.5. American Indian And Alaska Native Family Law

2. Marriage And The Alternatives 2.1. Legal Issues Prior To Marriage 2.2. Constitution Limitation On Marriage Restrictions 2.3. Ceremonial Marriage 2.4. Covenant Marriage 2.5. Common Law Marriage 2.6. Putative Marriage 2.7. Same-Sex Marriage

3. Consequences Of Marriage 3.1. Historical Consequences

3.1.1. Spousal Unity And Male Authority 3.1.2. Married Woman’s Separate Estate In Equity 3.1.3. Married Women’s Property Acts 3.1.4. Constitutional Gender Equality Revolution 3.1.5. Gender Equality Issues Today 3.1.6. Spousal Duties Of Services And Support 3.1.7. Duty Of Support And Doctrine Of Marital Privacy 3.1.8. Doctrine Of Necessaries 3.1.9. Contracts Between Spouses About Property 3.1.10. Marital Business

3.2. Ownership And Control Of Property During Marriage 3.2.1. Forms Of Ownership 3.2.2. Pensions 3.2.3. Property Interest In Spouse’s Body

3.3. Individual Rights Within Marriage 3.3.1. Surnames 3.3.2. Spousal Testimonial Privilege 3.3.3. Interspousal Negligent Torts 3.3.4. Loss Of Consortium 3.3.5. Criminal Conversation

3.4. Domestic Violence 3.4.1. Spousal Rape 3.4.2. Battered Woman’s Syndrome 3.4.3. Medical Decision-Making 3.4.4. Impact Of Domestic Violence In American Indian And Alaska Native

Family Law Matters 3.5. Premarital And Cohabitation Agreements

3.5.1. Premarital Agreements 3.5.1.1. Valid Contract

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3.5.1.2. Disclosure Of Assets 3.5.1.3. Fairness And Unconscionability 3.5.1.4. Public Policy 3.5.1.5. Independent Counsel And Voluntariness 3.5.1.6. Drafting Guidelines 3.5.1.7. Pre-Civil Union Agreements 3.5.1.8. Clauses In Premarital Agreements

3.5.2. Cohabitation Agreements 3.5.2.1. Express Contract 3.5.2.2. Implied Contract 3.5.2.3. Quasi Contract 3.5.2.4. Trust 3.5.2.5. Partnership 3.5.2.6. Joint Venture 3.5.2.7. Putative Spouse Doctrine 3.5.2.8. Sample Cohabitation Agreement

4. Divorce And Dissolution 4.1. Historical Background 4.2. No-Fault Divorce 4.3. Fault Grounds For Divorce 4.4. Defenses To Fault Grounds For Divorce 4.5. Judicial Separation 4.6. Introduction To Divorce Procedure

4.6.1. Domicile 4.6.2. Jurisdiction 4.6.3. Pretrial Matters 4.6.4. Divorce Trials 4.6.5. Alternative Dispute Resolution 4.6.6. Divorce Judgment 4.6.7. Enforcement Of Divorce Judgment

5. Civil Unions 6. Child Custody

6.1. Kinds Of Custody 6.2. Custody And The Indian Child Welfare Act 6.3. Separation Agreement 6.4. Introduction To Contested Custody And Best Interests Of The Child Doctrine

6.4.1. Parent Vs. Parent 6.4.2. Court Decision On Visitation 6.4.3. Sexual Abuse 6.4.4. Biological Parent Vs. Psychological Parent 6.4.5. Changing The Child’s Surname 6.4.6. Grandparents’ Rights

6.5. Modification Of Custody Order 6.6. Jurisdictional Problems And Child Snatching

6.6.1. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act 6.6.2. Parental Kidnaping Prevention Act 6.6.3. Problems With Taking Children Abroad

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7. Child Support 7.1. Separation Agreement 7.2. Jurisdiction And The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act 7.3. Modification Of Child Support Orders 7.4. Enforcement Of Child Support Orders

7.4.1. Civil Contempt Proceeding 7.4.2. Execution 7.4.3. Prosecution For Criminal Nonsupport 7.4.4. Income Withholding 7.4.5. New Hire Reporting 7.4.6. License Denial Or Revocation 7.4.7. Passport Denial 7.4.8. Federal Tax Refund Offset Program 7.4.9. Unemployment Compensation Intercept 7.4.10. Qualified Domestic Relations Order 7.4.11. Credit Bureau Referral 7.4.12. Financial Institution Data Match 7.4.13. Posting Security 7.4.14. Protective Order 7.4.15. Improper Enforcement 7.4.16. Necessaries 7.4.17. Ethics In Enforcement

8. Parentage And Adoption 8.1. Illegitimacy 8.2. Legitimation And Paternity 8.3. Kinds Of Adoption 8.4. Who May Be Adopted 8.5. Who May Adopt 8.6. Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) 8.7. Adoption Procedure 8.8. Consequences Of Adoption 8.9. Confidentiality 8.10. Equitable Adoption 8.11. Wrongful Adoption 8.12. Ethics In Adoption

9. The Rights Of Parents And Children 9.1. Age Of Majority And Emancipation 9.2. Contracts 9.3. Property And Earnings 9.4. Education 9.5. Neglect And Abuse 9.6. Delinquency 9.7. Ethics In Enforcing Rights Of Parents And Children

10. Child Welfare System 10.1. Child Abuse Treatment And Reporting Act 10.2. Child Abuse

10.2.1. Physical Abuse 10.2.1.1. Failure To Protect

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10.2.1.2. Privilege Of Corporal Punishment 10.2.2. Emotional Abuse 10.2.3. Evidentiary Issues

10.3. Neglect 10.4. The Child Welfare Process 10.5. Involuntary Termination Of Parental Rights

VI. Suggested Texts

Harris, L., Carbone, J.R., & Teitelbaum, L.E. (2009). Family law (4th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen.

Luppino, G. A., & Miller, J. F. (2011). Family law and practice (3rd ed.). Upper

Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

VII. Bibliography Abrams, D. E., Cahn, N. R., Ross, C. J., & Meyer, D. D. (2009). Contemporary

family law (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: West. Ehrlich, J. S. (2010). Family law for paralegals (5th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. Oliphant, R. E. (2010). Examples and explanations: Family law (3rd ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Weisberg, D. K., & Appleton, S.F. (2009). Modern family law (4th ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Indian Child Welfare Act (Pub.L. 95-608, 93 Stat. 3071, enacted November 8, 1978),

25 U.S.C. §§ 1901-1963 (2012).

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2. Course Prefix

JUST

3. Course Number

A352


N/A

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12. Cross Listed with LEGL A352 Stacked with N/A Cross-Listed Coordination Signature



1. BA, Legal Studies TBD 1/31/12 Deborah Periman 2. AAS, Paralegal Studies TBD 1/31/12 Deborah Periman 3. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies TBD 1/31/12 Deobrah Periman






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Examines elements and functions of substantive criminal law together with constitutional, statutory, and rules-based limits on law enforcement in the United States. Includes federal and state law of crimes, defenses, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, identification, arrests and charging, right to counsel, right to jury, sentencing, and double jeopardy. Emphasis on Alaska law.






16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) LEGL A215 recommended


19. Justification for Action Changes are a component of overall program restructuring. Improves ability of students to move through program efficiently.


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A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: JUST C. Course Number: A352 D. Number of Credits: 3 E. Contact Hours: 3+0 F. Course Program: Bachelor of Arts, Justice G. Course Title: Criminal Law and Procedure H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed: LEGL A352 K. Course Description: Examines elements and functions of substantive

criminal law together with constitutional, statutory, and rules-based limits on law enforcement in the United States. Includes federal and state law of crimes, defenses, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, identification, arrests and charging, right to counsel, right to jury, sentencing, and double jeopardy. Emphasis on Alaska law.


M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: LEGL A215 recommended P. Course Fees: No Q. Course Attribute: N/A


1. Provide historical overview of substantive criminal law and procedure in the United States, with emphasis on ethics and the impact of gender, class and ethnicity on development and administration of criminal law.

2. Review key concepts of due process under the U.S. and Alaska Constitutions. 3. Explain the relationship between constitutional mandates, judicial opinions,

legislation, and procedural rules in the development of substantive criminal law and the rules of criminal procedure.

4. Present key judicial opinions from the federal and state courts, with particular attention to Alaska courts, establishing the elements of specific crimes and affirmative defenses, the public policy behind excuses to criminal behavior,

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limits on law enforcement, and the rights of individuals in the criminal justice system.

5. Highlight principles of federalism, democracy, and natural law, and their impact on the development and administration of criminal law and procedure in the United States.



1. Appraise the effect of history and the role of gender, class, and ethnicity on the development and administration of criminal law in the United States.

Examinations, writing assignments, structured discussion.

2. Identify key concepts of due process rights of criminal suspects and defendants under the U.S. and Alaska Constitutions.

Examinations, writing assignments.

3. Integrate constitutional concepts of substantive due process and equal protection, judicial opinions, state and federal legislation, and administrative rules in identifying criminal conduct, defenses to crimes, and procedural issues.


4. Synthesize the evolution of important state and federal judicial opinions in delineating policy eras in American and Alaska substantive criminal law and the procedural protections afforded individuals in the criminal justice system.


5. Examine competing interest groups in the criminal justice system, the tension between social order and individual privacy, shifting approaches to balancing competing interests, states’ rights, and ethics in the administration of criminal law.



This course builds upon the concepts and vocabulary acquired by students in the 100 level prerequisite courses. Course readings, lectures, and assignments presuppose that students understand fundamental principles of the American legal system, federalism, and historic eras of constitutional development. This course provides an in-depth analysis of complex judicial opinions and statutory codes, and requires students to integrate a variety of models of lawmaking. It is best suited to students in their junior and senior years.

V. Topical Course Outline

1. Substantive Criminal Law 1.1. Introduction To Criminal Law

1.1.1. Civil And Criminal Law Distinguished

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1.1.2. Nature And Purpose Of Criminal Law 1.1.3. Model Penal Code And Criminal Law Reform 1.1.4. Sources Of Criminal Law 1.1.5. Discretion And Criminal Law 1.1.6. Classification Of Crimes And Related Offenses

1.2. Elements Of A Crime 1.2.1. A Criminal Act 1.2.2. Exclusion Of Involuntary Conduct 1.2.3. Proof Of An Act 1.2.4. Possession As An Act 1.2.5. Criminal Failure To Act 1.2.6. Criminal Intent 1.2.7. The Concurrence Of A Criminal Act And A Criminal Intent 1.2.8. Causation 1.2.9. Liability Without Fault 1.2.10. Strict Liability 1.2.11. Vicarious Liability 1.2.12. Enterprise Liability

1.3. Anticipatory Offenses And Parties To Crimes 1.3.1. Solicitation 1.3.2. Attempt 1.3.3. Conspiracy

1.4. Defenses To Criminal Culpability 1.4.1. Burden Of Proof And Presumptions 1.4.2. Types Of Defenses 1.4.3. Intoxication 1.4.4. Domestic Authority 1.4.5. Consent, Condonation, And Victims’ Conduct 1.4.6. The Battered Person Syndrome Defense

1.5. Criminal Homicide 1.5.1. Another Human Being Requirement 1.5.2. The Definition Of Death 1.5.3. Causation 1.5.4. The Year-And-A-Day Rule 1.5.5. Corpus Delicti 1.5.6. Murder 1.5.7. Physician-Assisted Suicide 1.5.8. Manslaughter

1.6. Assault, Robbery, Rape, And Other Serious Crimes Against The Person 1.6.1. Assault 1.6.2. Mayhem 1.6.3. Robbery 1.6.4. Rape 1.6.5. Child Abuse And Neglect 1.6.6. False Imprisonment And Kidnapping 1.6.7. Hate Crimes 1.6.8. Stalking

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1.7. Property And Related Crimes 1.7.1. Theft Crimes 1.7.2. Arson 1.7.3. Embezzlement 1.7.4. Fraud And False Pretense 1.7.5. Forgery And Counterfeiting 1.7.6. Stolen Property: Buying, Receiving, Possessing 1.7.7. Extortion Or Blackmail 1.7.8. Computer Crimes 1.7.9. Identity Theft 1.7.10. Carjacking

1.8. Crimes Against Public Order And Decency 1.8.1. Breach Of The Peace 1.8.2. Fighting Words 1.8.3. Disorderly Conduct, Vagrancy, And Loitering 1.8.4. Weapons Offenses 1.8.5. Animal Abuse 1.8.6. Harassment 1.8.7. Lewdness And Indecency 1.8.8. Sodomy, Seduction, Fornication, Adultery, And Bigamy 1.8.9. Prostitution And Trafficking 1.8.10. Pornography And Obscenity

1.9. Drug Abuse And Drug Trafficking 1.9.1. Alcohol Prohibition And Regulation 1.9.2. Controlled Substances 1.9.3. Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia 1.9.4. The Manufacture, Prescription, And Sale Of Drugs 1.9.5. Club Drugs, Alcohol, And Campus Crime 1.9.6. Fetal Abuse 1.9.7. Substance Abuse And Treatment 1.9.8. Drug Courts 1.9.9. Legalizing Marijuana For Medicinal Purposes

2. Criminal Procedure 2.1. Overview Of Criminal Procedure

2.1.1. History Of Criminal Procedure/Role Of Class And Ethnicity 2.1.2. Discretion And The Criminal Process 2.1.3. Institutional Sources Of Criminal Procedure

2.2. U.S. And State Constitutions And Criminal Procedure 2.2.1. Supremacy Clause And Judicial Review 2.2.2. Due Process Clause 2.2.3. Incorporation Doctrine 2.2.4. Equal Protection

2.3.Searches, Seizures, And The Fourth Amendment 2.3.1. Expectation Of Privacy 2.3.2. Plain View, Hearing, Smell, And Touch 2.3.3. Abandoned Effects

2.4.Stop And Frisk

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2.5.Seizure Of Persons: Arrest 2.6.Searches For Evidence

2.6.1. Warrant Standards 2.6.2. Warrantless Searches

2.7.Interrogation And Confessions 2.7.1. Constitutions And Self-Incrimination 2.7.2. Abuse Of Interrogation 2.7.3. Custodial Interrogation 2.7.4. Voluntary Self-Incrimination 2.7.5. Harmless Error And Coerced Confessions

2.8.Identification Procedures 2.8.1. The Constitution And Identification Procedures 2.8.2. Problems With Eyewitness Identification 2.8.3. Lineups And Show-Ups 2.8.4. Photographic Identification 2.8.5. Refusal To Cooperate 2.8.6. DNA Profile Identification

2.9.Remedies For Constitutional Violations 2.9.1. Exclusionary Rule 2.9.2. Defense Of Entrapment 2.9.3. Reversible Error 2.9.4. Expungement 2.9.5. Civil Actions: Suing The Government

2.10. Pretrial Process 2.10.1. Discretion To Charge 2.10.2. Probable Cause 2.10.3. Bail And Pretrial Release 2.10.4. Grand Jury And Preliminary Examination 2.10.5. Prosecutorial Misconduct And Convicting The Innocent

2.11. Right To Counsel 2.11.1. Attachment 2.11.2. Right To Self-Representation 2.11.3. Effective Assistance Of Counsel 2.11.4. Unequal Justice: Funding For Indigent Defense

2.12. Trial Process 2.12.1. Preliminary Hearing 2.12.2. Right To Be Present 2.12.3. Right To Public Trial 2.12.4. Right To Compulsory Process 2.12.5. Due Process And The Preservation Of Evidence 2.12.6. Right To Silence 2.12.7. Confrontation, Hearsay And Cross-Examination 2.12.8. Presumption Of Innocence And Proof Beyond A Reasonable Doubt 2.12.9. The Jury 2.12.10. Pretrial Motions 2.12.11. Plea Bargaining

2.13. After Conviction

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2.13.1. Sentencing 2.13.2. Appeals 2.13.3. Habeas Corpus

VI. Suggested Texts

Alaska rules of court. (2009). Standish, ME: Tower. Hall, D. E. (2011). Criminal law and procedure (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar

Cengage Learning. Scheb, J. M., & Scheb, J. M., II. (2010). Criminal law and procedure (7th ed.).

Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

VII. Bibliography Bonnie, R. J. (2010). Criminal law (3rd ed.). Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Cook, J. G. (2009). Criminal procedure. Newark, NJ: Lexis Law. Davenport, A. (2012). Basic criminal law (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

Prentice Hall. Del Carmen, R. (2010). Criminal procedure: Law and practice. Wadsworth, OH:

Wadsworth. Dukker, M. D., & Kelman, M. G. (2009). American criminal law: Cases, statutes,

and comments (2nd ed.). Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Falcone, D. N. (2010). American criminal justice, criminology, and criminal law.

(2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Harr, J. S., & Hess, K. (2008). Constitutional law and the criminal justice system.

Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. Haddad, J. B., & Marsh, E. P. (2008). Criminal procedure: Cases and comments.

Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Lafave, W. R. (2009). Criminal procedure: Hornbook. St. Paul, MN: West. McCord, J. W. H., & McCord, S. (2011). Criminal law and procedure for the

paralegal: A systems approach (4th ed.). Albany, NY: West Thomson Learning.

Moskovitz, M. (2010). Cases and problems in criminal procedure: Courtroom.

Newark, NJ: Lexis Law. Neubauer, D. W. (2011). America's courts and the criminal justice system (10th ed.).


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Reid, S. T. (2010). Criminal law (8th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Saltzburg, S. A., Capra, D. J., & Davis, A. J. (2009). Basic criminal procedure.

Albany, NY: West Thomson Learning. Samaha, J. (2011). Criminal law (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Zalman, M. (2007). Criminal procedure constitution and society. Upper Saddle

River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

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PARL A352

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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Examines elements and functions of substantive criminal law together with constitutional, statutory, and rules-based limits on law enforcement in the United States. Includes federal and state law of crimes, defenses, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, identification, arrests and charging, right to counsel, right to jury, sentencing, and double jeopardy. Emphasis on Alaska law.






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Certificate, Paralegal Studies; BA Legal Studies G. Course Title: Criminal Law and Procedure H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed: JUST A352 K. Course Description: Examines elements and functions of substantive

criminal law together with constitutional, statutory, and rules-based limits on law enforcement in the United States. Includes federal and state law of crimes, defenses, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, identification, arrests and charging, right to counsel, right to jury, sentencing, and double jeopardy. Emphasis on Alaska law.


M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: LEGL A215 recommended P. Course Fees: No Q. Course Attribute: N/A


1. Provide historical overview of substantive criminal law and procedure in the United States, with emphasis on ethics and the impact of gender, class and ethnicity on development and administration of criminal law.

2. Review key concepts of due process under the U.S. and Alaska Constitutions. 3. Explain the relationship between constitutional mandates, judicial opinions,

legislation, and procedural rules in the development of substantive criminal law and the rules of criminal procedure.

4. Present key judicial opinions from the federal and state courts, with particular attention to Alaska courts, establishing the elements of specific crimes and affirmative defenses, the public policy behind excuses to criminal behavior,

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limits on law enforcement, and the rights of individuals in the criminal justice system.

5. Highlight principles of federalism, democracy, and natural law, and their impact on the development and administration of criminal law and procedure in the United States.



1. Appraise the effect of history and the role of gender, class, and ethnicity on the development and administration of criminal law in the United States.


2. Identify key concepts of due process rights of criminal suspects and defendants under the U.S. and Alaska Constitutions.


3. Integrate constitutional concepts of substantive due process and equal protection, judicial opinions, state and federal legislation, and administrative rules in identifying criminal conduct, defenses to crimes, and procedural issues.


4. Synthesize the evolution of important state and federal judicial opinions in delineating policy eras in American and Alaska substantive criminal law and the procedural protections afforded individuals in the criminal justice system.


5. Examine competing interest groups in the criminal justice system, the tension between social order and individual privacy, shifting approaches to balancing competing interests, states’ rights, and ethics in the administration of criminal law.



This course builds upon the concepts and vocabulary acquired by students in the 100 level prerequisite courses. Course readings, lectures, and assignments presuppose that students understand fundamental principles of the American legal system, federalism, and historic eras of constitutional development. This course provides an in-depth analysis of complex judicial opinions and statutory codes, and requires students to integrate a variety of models of lawmaking. It is best suited to students in their junior and senior years.

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1. Substantive Criminal Law 1.1. Introduction To Criminal Law

1.1.1. Civil And Criminal Law Distinguished 1.1.2. Nature And Purpose Of Criminal Law 1.1.3. Model Penal Code And Criminal Law Reform 1.1.4. Sources Of Criminal Law 1.1.5. Discretion And Criminal Law 1.1.6. Classification Of Crimes And Related Offenses

1.2. Elements Of A Crime 1.2.1. A Criminal Act 1.2.2. Exclusion Of Involuntary Conduct 1.2.3. Proof Of An Act 1.2.4. Possession As An Act 1.2.5. Criminal Failure To Act 1.2.6. Criminal Intent 1.2.7. The Concurrence Of A Criminal Act And A Criminal Intent 1.2.8. Causation 1.2.9. Liability Without Fault 1.2.10. Strict Liability 1.2.11. Vicarious Liability 1.2.12. Enterprise Liability

1.3. Anticipatory Offenses And Parties To Crimes 1.3.1. Solicitation 1.3.2. Attempt 1.3.3. Conspiracy

1.4. Defenses To Criminal Culpability 1.4.1. Burden Of Proof And Presumptions 1.4.2. Types Of Defenses 1.4.3. Intoxication 1.4.4. Domestic Authority 1.4.5. Consent, Condonation, And Victims’ Conduct 1.4.6. The Battered Person Syndrome Defense

1.5. Criminal Homicide 1.5.1. Another Human Being Requirement 1.5.2. The Definition Of Death 1.5.3. Causation 1.5.4. The Year-And-A-Day Rule 1.5.5. Corpus Delicti 1.5.6. Murder 1.5.7. Physician-Assisted Suicide 1.5.8. Manslaughter

1.6. Assault, Robbery, Rape, And Other Serious Crimes Against The Person 1.6.1. Assault 1.6.2. Mayhem 1.6.3. Robbery

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1.6.4. Rape 1.6.5. Child Abuse And Neglect 1.6.6. False Imprisonment And Kidnapping 1.6.7. Hate Crimes 1.6.8. Stalking

1.7. Property And Related Crimes 1.7.1. Theft Crimes 1.7.2. Arson 1.7.3. Embezzlement 1.7.4. Fraud And False Pretense 1.7.5. Forgery And Counterfeiting 1.7.6. Stolen Property: Buying, Receiving, Possessing 1.7.7. Extortion Or Blackmail 1.7.8. Computer Crimes 1.7.9. Identity Theft 1.7.10. Carjacking

1.8. Crimes Against Public Order And Decency 1.8.1. Breach Of The Peace 1.8.2. Fighting Words 1.8.3. Disorderly Conduct, Vagrancy, And Loitering 1.8.4. Weapons Offenses 1.8.5. Animal Abuse 1.8.6. Harassment 1.8.7. Lewdness And Indecency 1.8.8. Sodomy, Seduction, Fornication, Adultery, And Bigamy 1.8.9. Prostitution And Trafficking 1.8.10. Pornography And Obscenity

1.9. Drug Abuse And Drug Trafficking 1.9.1. Alcohol Prohibition And Regulation 1.9.2. Controlled Substances 1.9.3. Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia 1.9.4. The Manufacture, Prescription, And Sale Of Drugs 1.9.5. Club Drugs, Alcohol, And Campus Crime 1.9.6. Fetal Abuse 1.9.7. Substance Abuse And Treatment 1.9.8. Drug Courts 1.9.9. Legalizing Marijuana For Medicinal Purposes

2. Criminal Procedure 2.1. Overview Of Criminal Procedure

2.1.1. History Of Criminal Procedure/Role Of Class And Ethnicity 2.1.2. Discretion And The Criminal Process 2.1.3. Institutional Sources Of Criminal Procedure

2.2. U.S. And State Constitutions And Criminal Procedure 2.2.1. Supremacy Clause And Judicial Review 2.2.2. Due Process Clause 2.2.3. Incorporation Doctrine 2.2.4. Equal Protection

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2.3.Searches, Seizures, And The Fourth Amendment 2.3.1. Expectation Of Privacy 2.3.2. Plain View, Hearing, Smell, And Touch 2.3.3. Abandoned Effects

2.4.Stop And Frisk 2.5.Seizure Of Persons: Arrest 2.6.Searches For Evidence

2.6.1. Warrant Standards 2.6.2. Warrantless Searches

2.7.Interrogation And Confessions 2.7.1. Constitutions And Self-Incrimination 2.7.2. Abuse Of Interrogation 2.7.3. Custodial Interrogation 2.7.4. Voluntary Self-Incrimination 2.7.5. Harmless Error And Coerced Confessions

2.8.Identification Procedures 2.8.1. The Constitution And Identification Procedures 2.8.2. Problems With Eyewitness Identification 2.8.3. Lineups And Show-Ups 2.8.4. Photographic Identification 2.8.5. Refusal To Cooperate 2.8.6. DNA Profile Identification

2.9.Remedies For Constitutional Violations 2.9.1. Exclusionary Rule 2.9.2. Defense Of Entrapment 2.9.3. Reversible Error 2.9.4. Expungement 2.9.5. Civil Actions: Suing The Government

2.10. Pretrial Process 2.10.1. Discretion To Charge 2.10.2. Probable Cause 2.10.3. Bail And Pretrial Release 2.10.4. Grand Jury And Preliminary Examination 2.10.5. Prosecutorial Misconduct And Convicting The Innocent

2.11. Right To Counsel 2.11.1. Attachment 2.11.2. Right To Self-Representation 2.11.3. Effective Assistance Of Counsel 2.11.4. Unequal Justice: Funding For Indigent Defense

2.12. Trial Process 2.12.1. Preliminary Hearing 2.12.2. Right To Be Present 2.12.3. Right To Public Trial 2.12.4. Right To Compulsory Process 2.12.5. Due Process And The Preservation Of Evidence 2.12.6. Right To Silence 2.12.7. Confrontation, Hearsay And Cross-Examination

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2.12.8. Presumption Of Innocence And Proof Beyond A Reasonable Doubt 2.12.9. The Jury 2.12.10. Pretrial Motions 2.12.11. Plea Bargaining

2.13. After Conviction 2.13.1. Sentencing 2.13.2. Appeals 2.13.3. Habeas Corpus

VI. Suggested Texts

Alaska rules of court. (2009). Standish, ME: Tower. Hall, D. E. (2011). Criminal law and procedure (6th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar

Cengage Learning. Scheb, J. M., & Scheb, J. M., II. (2010). Criminal law and procedure (7th ed.).


VII. Bibliography Bonnie, R. J. (2010). Criminal law (3rd ed.). Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Cook, J. G. (2009). Criminal procedure. Newark, NJ: Lexis Law. Davenport, A. (2012). Basic criminal law (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson

Prentice Hall. Del Carmen, R. (2010). Criminal procedure: Law and practice. Wadsworth, OH:

Wadsworth. Dukker, M. D., & Kelman, M. G. (2009). American criminal law: Cases, statutes,

and comments (2nd ed.). Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Falcone, D. N. (2010). American criminal justice, criminology, and criminal law.

(2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Harr, J. S., & Hess, K. (2008). Constitutional law and the criminal justice system.

Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. Haddad, J. B., & Marsh, E. P. (2008). Criminal procedure: Cases and comments.

Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Lafave, W. R. (2009). Criminal procedure: Hornbook. St. Paul, MN: West. McCord, J. W. H., & McCord, S. (2011). Criminal law and procedure for the

paralegal: A systems approach (4th ed.). Albany, NY: West Thomson Learning.

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Moskovitz, M. (2010). Cases and problems in criminal procedure: Courtroom. Newark, NJ: Lexis Law.

Neubauer, D. W. (2011). America's courts and the criminal justice system (10th ed.).

Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Reid, S. T. (2010). Criminal law (8th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Saltzburg, S. A., Capra, D.J., & Davis, A. J. (2009). Basic criminal procedure.

Albany, NY: West Thomson Learning. Samaha, J. (2011). Criminal law (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Zalman, M. (2007). Criminal procedure constitution and society. Upper Saddle

River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

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2. Course Prefix

JUST

3. Course Number

A485


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights Tribal Cts & AK Natv Rts Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)







12. Cross Listed with LEGL A485 Stacked with N/A Cross-Listed Coordination Signature



1. BA, Legal Studies TBD (courtesy coordination)

1/31/12 Deborah Periman

2. BA, Justice TBD 1/31/12 Andre Rosay 3.






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Explores history and nature of Alaska Natives’ legal relationship with state and federal governments, issues of tribal sovereignty in the United States, and Alaska Native self-government, history and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and the operation of tribal courts in the United States. Emphasis on tribal courts in Alaska.






16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Junior or Senior standing


19. Justification for Action Changes are a component of overall program restructuring. Fills gap in current course offerings and addresses issues vital to justice system in Alaska.


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A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: JUST C. Course Number: A485 D. Number of Credits: 3 E. Contact Hours: 3+0 F. Course Program: Bachelor of Arts, Justice G. Course Title: Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: LEGL A485 K. Course Description: Explores history and nature of Alaska Natives’

legal relationship with state and federal governments, issues of tribal sovereignty in the United States, and Alaska Native self-government, history and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and the operation of tribal courts in the United States. Emphasis on tribal courts in Alaska.


M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: Class P. Registration Restrictions: Junior or Senior standing Q. Course Fees: No


1. Present an overview of the federal government’s historic legal relationship with American Indians and Alaska Native tribes, including key legislation and judicial doctrines.

2. Review concepts of sovereignty, the rise of Alaska Native political organizations, and jurisdictional conflicts between state, federal, and Alaska Native governments.

3. Explain background, key provisions, and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).

4. Articulate the history, structure, operation, values, and role of tribal courts in American jurisprudence with a focus on Alaska tribal courts.

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5. Discuss contemporary legal issues related to Alaska Native rights and tribal courts, including land issues, government services, subsistence, domestic violence, child custody, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).


Outcomes Measures 1. Synthesize key legislation, judicial

doctrines, and the rise of Native American political organizations to describe distinct eras of federal government policy toward American Indians generally and Alaska Native tribes.

Writing assignments, essay examinations, in-class discussion.

2. Differentiate state, federal, and tribal jurisdiction historically and in 21st century America, and relate concepts of sovereignty to jurisdiction.


3. Correlate specific provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act with contemporary legal issues affecting Alaska Native tribes.


4. Integrate state, federal, and tribal legislation and court opinions into a framework explaining the operation and role of tribal courts in the American and Alaska justice systems.


5. Evaluate conflicting positions and proposed solutions to contemporary issues related to Alaska Native rights and tribal courts in the context of controlling state, federal, and tribal law.


IV. Course Level Justification This course requires mastery of foundational concepts of federalism and separation of

powers developed in lower level courses in the Legal Studies and Justice curricula. Students will be required to analyze government policies and regulations in the context of these concepts, and to synthesize statutory and judicial doctrines to evaluate the merits of conflicting positions. Discussion of highly controversial topics will require substantial experience in civil academic discourse, making the course most suitable for students with senior standing. Students with junior standing will also benefit from the course, but may be less competent than seniors to address highly controversial or complex issues.

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V. Topical Course Outline 1. Overview Of The Federal Government’s Relationship To Alaska Native Tribes

1.1. History Of Federal Indian Policy And Plenary Power 1.2. History Of The Federal Government And Alaska Native Tribes Relationship

2. History Of Alaska Native Civil Rights And Political Organizations 2.1. Alaska Native Brotherhood/Sisterhood 2.2. Alaska Federation Of Natives 2.3. Tribal Advocacy Organizations

3. 21st Century Alaska Native Governments 3.1. Traditional And Indian Reorganization Act Governments 3.2. For-Profit Corporations

3.2.1. Indian Reorganization Act Corporations 3.2.2. Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Corporations

3.3. Multiregional Political Organizations 4. Sovereignty Issues

4.1. History Of Federal Native American Sovereignty Policy 4.2. History Of Alaska Native Sovereignty

4.2.1. The Indian Reorganization Act 4.2.2. Tribal Political Status

4.3. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) 4.4. Native, State, And Federal Jurisdiction In Alaska

4.4.1. United States Public Law 280 4.4.2. “Indian Country” 4.4.3. Jurisdiction Over Persons And Individual Property 4.4.4. Sovereign Immunity 4.4.5. State Sovereignty Policies

5. Tribal Courts 5.1. History Of Tribal Courts In The American Legal System 5.2. Tribal Court Policy In Alaska 5.3. Tribal Court Operation And Management

5.3.1. Tribal Court Operation Generally 5.3.2. The Tribal Courts Legislation Of The Central Council Of The Tlingit

And Haida Indian Tribes Of Alaska 5.4. Tribal Court Structures

5.4.1. Separation Of Powers 5.4.2. Courts Of Original Jurisdiction And Appeals 5.4.3. Intertribal Courts 5.4.4. Youth Courts And Specialty Courts

5.5. Tribal Court Procedure 5.6. Tribal Court Jurisdiction

5.6.1. Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) And Issues Related To Children 5.6.2. Domestic Violence 5.6.3. Probate 5.6.4. Alcohol, Health, And Safety 5.6.5. Internal Tribal Government Matters 5.6.6. Land And Resource Matters

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5.7. Tribal Court Conflicts And Key Judicial Opinions 5.8. Tribal Court Values And Concepts Of Restorative Justice 5.9. Recognition And Enforcement Of Tribal Court Decisions

6. Land Issues 6.1. Aboriginal Title To Land 6.2. Reservations

6.2.1. History Of Reservation Policy In The United States 6.2.2. Reservations In Alaska

6.3. Native Allotments And Townsites 7. History Of Federal Health And Social Service Programs For Alaska Natives

7.1. Bureaus Of Indian Affairs 7.2. Education History And Policy 7.3. Economic Development 7.4. Indian Health Service 7.5. The Indian Self-Determination Act 7.6. Federal Indian Preference Legislation 7.7. ANCSA Preferences

8. Subsistence Rights

VI. Suggested Texts

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, Pub. L. No. 92-203, 85 Stat. 688. Case, D. S., & Voluck, D. A. (2012). Alaska Natives and American laws (3rd ed.).

Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. *Mitchell, D. C. (2001). Take my land, take my life: The story of Congress’s historic

settlement of Alaska Native land claims. Fairbanks, AK: University of Alaska Press.

Richland, J. B., & Deer, S. (2010). Introduction to tribal legal studies (2nd ed.).

Lanham, MD: AltaMira Press.

VII. Bibliography Austin, R. D., (2009). Navajo courts and Navajo common law: A tradition of tribal

self-governance. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press. Canby, W. C. (2009). American Indian law in a nutshell. Minneapolis, MN: West. Clinton, R. N., Newton, N. J., & Price, M. E. (2007). American Indian law: Native

nations and the federal system: Cases and materials (5th ed.). Dayton, OH: Lexis-Nexis Mathew Bender.

Fletcher, M. L. M. (2011). American Indian tribal law. New York, NY: Wolters,

Kluwer Law & Business. * Classic work

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Goldberg, C. E., Washburn, K. K., & Frickey, P. P. (2010). Indian law stories. New

York, NY: Foundation Press. Richland, J. B. (2008). Arguing with tradition: The language of law in Hopi tribal

court. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. Roderick, L. (Ed.) (2008). Do Alaska Native people get free medical care?

Anchorage, AK: University of Alaska Anchorage/Alaska Pacific University. Title 06, Tribal Courts, Tribal Statutes of the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian

Tribes of Alaska (am. 2011). Retrieved from: http://www.ccthita.org/government/legislative/GoverningDocs/TITLE%2006%20Tribal%20Court%20-%20Amended%204.15.2011.pdf.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Interior-Aleutians Campus Tribal Management

Program. (2012). Federal Indian law for Alaska tribes. Retrieved from http://tm112.community.uaf.edu/.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A485


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights Tribal Cts & AK Natv Rts Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)










1. BA, Justice 157-158 (courtesy coordination)

1/31/12 Andre Rosay

2. BA, Legal Studies TBD 1/31/12 Deborah Periman 3.






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Explores history and nature of Alaska Natives’ legal relationship with state and federal governments, issues of tribal sovereignty in the United States, and Alaska Native self-government, history and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and the operation of tribal courts in the United States. Emphasis on tribal courts in Alaska.








19. Justification for Action Changes are a component of overall program restructuring. Fills gap in current course offerings and addresses issues vital to justice system in Alaska.


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A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: LEGL C. Course Number: A485 D. Number of Credits: 3 E. Contact Hours: 3+0 F. Course Program: Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies G. Course Title: Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: JUST A485 K. Course Description: Explores history and nature of Alaska Natives’

legal relationship with state and federal governments, issues of tribal sovereignty in the United States, and Alaska Native self-government, history and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and the operation of tribal courts in the United States. Emphasis on tribal courts in Alaska.




1. Present an overview of the federal government’s historic legal relationship with American Indians and Alaska Native tribes, including key legislation and judicial doctrines.

2. Review concepts of sovereignty, the rise of Alaska Native political organizations, and jurisdictional conflicts between state, federal, and Alaska Native governments.

3. Explain background, key provisions, and impact of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).

4. Articulate the history, structure, operation, values, and role of tribal courts in American jurisprudence with a focus on Alaska tribal courts.

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5. Discuss contemporary legal issues related to Alaska Native rights and tribal courts, including land issues, government services, subsistence, domestic violence, child custody, and the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).


Outcomes Measures 1. Synthesize key legislation, judicial

doctrines, and the rise of Native American political organizations to describe distinct eras of federal government policy toward American Indians generally and Alaska Native tribes.


2. Differentiate state, federal, and tribal jurisdiction historically and in 21st century America, and relate concepts of sovereignty to jurisdiction.


3. Correlate specific provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act with contemporary legal issues affecting Alaska Native tribes.


4. Integrate state, federal, and tribal legislation and court opinions into a framework explaining the operation and role of tribal courts in the American and Alaska justice systems.


5. Evaluate conflicting positions and proposed solutions to contemporary issues related to Alaska Native rights and tribal courts in the context of controlling state, federal, and tribal law.


IV. Course Level Justification This course requires mastery of foundational concepts of federalism and separation of

powers developed in lower level courses in the Legal Studies and Justice curricula. Students will be required to analyze government policies and regulations in the context of these concepts, and to synthesize statutory and judicial doctrines to evaluate the merits of conflicting positions. Discussion of highly controversial topics will require substantial experience in civil academic discourse, making the course most suitable for students with senior standing. Students with junior standing will also benefit from the course, but may be less competent than seniors to address highly controversial or complex issues.

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V. Topical Course Outline 1. Overview Of The Federal Government’s Relationship To Alaska Native Tribes

1.1. History Of Federal Indian Policy And Plenary Power 1.2. History Of The Federal Government And Alaska Native Tribes Relationship

2. History Of Alaska Native Civil Rights And Political Organizations 2.1. Alaska Native Brotherhood/Sisterhood 2.2. Alaska Federation Of Natives 2.3. Tribal Advocacy Organizations

3. 21st Century Alaska Native Governments 3.1. Traditional And Indian Reorganization Act Governments 3.2. For-Profit Corporations

3.2.1. Indian Reorganization Act Corporations 3.2.2. Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Corporations

3.3. Multiregional Political Organizations 4. Sovereignty Issues

4.1. History Of Federal Native American Sovereignty Policy 4.2. History Of Alaska Native Sovereignty

4.2.1. The Indian Reorganization Act 4.2.2. Tribal Political Status

4.3. The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) 4.4. Native, State, And Federal Jurisdiction In Alaska

4.4.1. United States Public Law 280 4.4.2. “Indian Country” 4.4.3. Jurisdiction Over Persons And Individual Property 4.4.4. Sovereign Immunity 4.4.5. State Sovereignty Policies

5. Tribal Courts 5.1. History Of Tribal Courts In The American Legal System 5.2. Tribal Court Policy In Alaska 5.3. Tribal Court Operation And Management

5.3.1. Tribal Court Operation Generally 5.3.2. The Tribal Courts Legislation Of The Central Council Of The Tlingit

And Haida Indian Tribes Of Alaska 5.4. Tribal Court Structures

5.4.1. Separation Of Powers 5.4.2. Courts Of Original Jurisdiction And Appeals 5.4.3. Intertribal Courts 5.4.4. Youth Courts And Specialty Courts

5.5. Tribal Court Procedure 5.6. Tribal Court Jurisdiction

5.6.1. Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) And Issues Related To Children 5.6.2. Domestic Violence 5.6.3. Probate 5.6.4. Alcohol, Health, And Safety 5.6.5. Internal Tribal Government Matters 5.6.6. Land And Resource Matters

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5.7. Tribal Court Conflicts And Key Judicial Opinions 5.8. Tribal Court Values And Concepts Of Restorative Justice 5.9. Recognition And Enforcement Of Tribal Court Decisions

6. Land Issues 6.1. Aboriginal Title To Land 6.2. Reservations

6.2.1. History Of Reservation Policy In The United States 6.2.2. Reservations In Alaska

6.3. Native Allotments And Townsites 7. History Of Federal Health And Social Service Programs For Alaska Natives

7.1. Bureaus Of Indian Affairs 7.2. Education History And Policy 7.3. Economic Development 7.4. Indian Health Service 7.5. The Indian Self-Determination Act 7.6. Federal Indian Preference Legislation 7.7. ANCSA Preferences

8. Subsistence Rights

VI. Suggested Texts Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, Pub. L. No. 92-203, 85 Stat. 688. Case, D. S., & Voluck, D. A. (2012). Alaska Natives and American laws (3rd ed.).

Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. *Mitchell, D. C. (2001). Take my land, take my life: The story of Congress’s historic

settlement of Alaska Native land claims. Fairbanks, AK: University of Alaska Press.

Richland, J. B., & Deer, S. (2010). Introduction to tribal legal studies (2nd ed.).

Lanham, MD: AltaMira Press.

VII. Bibliography Austin, R. D., (2009). Navajo courts and Navajo common law: A tradition of tribal

self-governance. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press. Canby, W. C. (2009). American Indian law in a nutshell. Minneapolis, MN: West. Clinton, R. N., Newton, N. J., & Price, M. E. (2007). American Indian law: Native

nations and the federal system: Cases and materials (5th ed.). Dayton, OH: Lexis-Nexis Mathew Bender.

Fletcher, M. L. M. (2011). American Indian tribal law. New York, NY: Wolters,

Kluwer Law & Business.

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Goldberg, C. E., Washburn, K. K., & Frickey, P. P. (2010). Indian law stories. New York, NY: Foundation Press.

Richland, J. B. (2008). Arguing with tradition: The language of law in Hopi tribal

court. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. Roderick, L. (Ed.) (2008). Do Alaska Native people get free medical care?

Anchorage, AK: University of Alaska Anchorage/Alaska Pacific University. Title 06, Tribal Courts, Tribal Statutes of the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian

Tribes of Alaska (am. 2011). Retrieved from: http://www.ccthita.org/government/legislative/GoverningDocs/TITLE%2006%20Tribal%20Court%20-%20Amended%204.15.2011.pdf.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Interior-Aleutians Campus Tribal Management

Program. (2012). Federal Indian law for Alaska tribes. Retrieved from http://tm112.community.uaf.edu/.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A101


PARL A101

5a. Credits/CEUs

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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introduces legal processes in a democratic society. Emphasis on legal terminology, federal and state court systems and judicial decision making. Introduction to basic concepts of contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, and administrative law. Includes skills for conducting basic legal analysis.

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G. Course Title: Introduction to Law H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Introduces legal processes in a democratic

society. Emphasis on legal terminology, federal and state court systems and judicial decision making. Introduction to basic concepts of contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, and administrative law. Includes skills for conducting basic legal analysis.

L. Course Prerequisites: N/A M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: N/A P. Course Fees: No Q. Course Attributes: General Education Requirement, Social

Sciences


1. Promote students’ understanding of law as a means of regulating conduct and defining social norms in a democratic society.

2. Develop students’ awareness of structure of the federal and state court systems, and the role courts play in resolving disputes and maintaining social order.

3. Assist students in differentiating between civil and criminal laws and remedies.

4. Provide students with fundamental concepts pertaining to contract, tort, administrative, family, and criminal law.

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5. Enhance students’ ability to critically evaluate legal issues presented in current events, mainstream, and alternative media.

B. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: Note: All student outcomes are related to GER Outcome 5: “Investigate the complexity of human institutions and behavior to better understand interpersonal, group, political, economic, and/or cultural dynamics.”


1. Comprehend the way in which law regulates conduct and defines social norms in a democratic society.

Essay assignments, class discussion, examinations.

2. Identify the functions of the federal and state court systems and the role courts play in resolving disputes and maintaining social order.

Essay assignments, class discussion, examinations.

3. Describe the distinction between civil and criminal laws and remedies.

Examinations, class discussion, essay assignments.

4. Recognize vocabulary and concepts related to fundamental principles of contract, tort, administrative, family, and criminal law.

Examinations.

5. Relate current events presented in mainstream and alternative media to principles of law presented in the course.

Essay assignments, class discussion.


The course provides students with foundational knowledge regarding state and federal legal systems. It emphasizes legal terminology, legal process, and core concepts in a broad array of substantive law areas. The course introduces students to critical thinking skills necessary to conduct basic legal analysis and to write clearly about legal issues. The course material is appropriate for students who have had no prior instruction in legal theory.


1. Primary Sources Of Law 1.1 Constitutions

1.1.1 Federal 1.1.2 State

1.2 Statutes 1.2.1 Constitutional Basis 1.2.2 Legislative Process

1.2.2.1 Federal 1.2.2.2 State

1.2.3 Separation Of Powers / Checks And Balances

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1.2.4 Methods Of Challenge 1.2.5 Statutory Interpretation

1.3 Regulations 1.3.1 Constitutional Basis 1.3.2 Administrative Agencies 1.3.3 Methods Of Adoption 1.3.4 Methods Of Challenge

1.4 Judicial Decisions 1.4.1 Judicial Review 1.4.2 Applying Law To Facts 1.4.3 Role Of Judiciary 1.4.4 Due Process

1.5 Federalism 1.5.1 10th Amendment 1.5.2 Pre-Emption Doctrine

2. Judicial Systems 2.1 Federal Courts

2.1.1 Structure Of Federal Court System 2.1.2 The Independent Judiciary

2.1.2.1 Article III Limitations 2.1.2.2 Politics And Federal Courts

2.2 State Courts 2.2.1 Structure Of The Alaska Court System

2.2.1.1 Original, General, And Limited Jurisdiction 2.2.1.2 Appellate Jurisdiction

2.2.1.2.1 Appeals Of Right 2.2.1.2.2 Discretionary Appeals

2.2.2 Judicial Selection And Retention 2.2.2.1 Alaska Judicial Council 2.2.2.2 Retention By Ballot

3. Development Of Law Through Judicial Decisions 3.1 Case Briefing And Analysis 3.2 Precedents

3.2.1 Stare Decisis 3.2.2 Reported Vs. Unreported Decisions 3.2.3 Binding And Persuasive Authorities

3.3 The Role Of Constitutional Theory In Decisions 3.3.1 Originalism 3.3.2 Living Law Interpretations 3.3.3 Critical Theory Approaches

3.4 Limitations On Judicial Relief 3.4.1 Standing 3.4.2 Mootness

3.4.3 Advisory Opinions 3.4.4 Political Questions

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4. Civil Procedure 4.1 Procedural Due Process 4.2 Pleadings 4.3 Discovery 4.4 Motions Practice

4.4.1 Issues Of Fact 4.4.2 Issues Of Law

4.5 Trial 4.5.1 Order Of Proceedings 4.5.2 Evidence

4.5.2.1 The Role Of Experts 4.5.2.2 Testimonial Evidence 4.5.2.3 Documentary Evidence 4.5.2.4 Demonstrable Evidence

4.5.3 Fact Finder 4.5.4 Remedies

4.5.4.1 Legal Remedies 4.5.4.2 Equitable Remedies

4.5.5 Post-Judgment Motions 4.5.6 Appeal Rights

5. Substantive Law Topics 5.1 Contracts

5.1.1 Formation 5.1.2 Differentiating Forms Of Contracts

5.1.2.1 Unilateral And Bilateral 5.1.2.2 Executory And Non-Executory 5.1.2.3 Illusory Contracts

5.1.3 Breach 5.1.3.1 Performance Excused 5.1.3.2 Justified Non-Performance

5.1.4 Remedies 5.1.4.1 Damages: Measuring Expectancy 5.1.4.2 Specific Performance

5.2 Torts 5.2.1 Intentional Torts 5.2.2 Negligence

5.2.2.1 Foreseeability 5.2.2.2 Proximate Cause 5.2.2.3 Duties

5.2.3 Strict Liability 5.3 Family Law

5.3.1 Marriage 5.3.1.1 Eligibility 5.3.1.2 Requirements

5.3.2 Child Custody 5.3.2.1 “Best Interests Of The Child”

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5.3.2.2 Presumptions 5.3.2.3 Factors

5.3.3 Child Support 5.3.4 Divorce And Dissolution

5.3.4.1 Equitable Distribution 5.3.4.2 Differentiation

5.4 Administrative Law 5.4.1 Administrative Procedures Acts 5.4.2 Delegation Of Authority 5.4.3 Ultra Vires 5.4.4 Administrative Rule Making 5.4.5 Administrative Adjudications 5.4.6 Judicial Review

5.5 Criminal Law And Procedure 5.5.1 Arrest 5.5.2 Grand Jury 5.5.3 Custodial Interrogations 5.5.4 Constitutional Rights 5.5.5 Search And Seizure 5.5.6 Exclusionary Rule 5.5.7 Criminal Trials

VI. Suggested Texts

Currier, K., & Eimermann, T. (2009). Introduction to law: A critical thinking approach (4th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen.

Feinman, J. (2010). Law 101: Everything you need to know about the American legal

system. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. VII. Bibliography

Dunham, B. W. (2011). Introduction to law (6th ed.). Florence, KY: Cengage Learning.

Farnsworth, E. A., & Sheppard, S. (2010) An introduction to the legal system of the

United States (4th ed.). Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press. Golding, M. P. (1966). The nature of law: Readings in legal philosophy. New York,

NY: Random House.1 Hart, H. L. A. (2012). The concept of law (3rd ed.). Oxford, NY: Oxford University

Press. Katsh, M. E., & Rose, W. (2010). Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial legal

issues (14th ed.). Guilford, CT: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin.

1 Classic work.

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Scheb, J. M., & Scheb, J. M., II. (2010). An introduction to the American legal system (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Aspen.

Schubert, F. A. (2011). Introduction to law and the legal system. Boston, MA:

Wadsworth.

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LEGL

3. Course Number

A215


PARL A215

5a. Credits/CEUs

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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Studies legal ethics and the nonlawyer professional's role in a law office, corporate or public interest legal department, or government agency. Explores nature, scope, and ethics of legal practice and the relationship of nonlawyer staff to lawyers, clients, the court system, and the public. Legal practice in Alaska and the rules governing the unauthorized practice of law are emphasized. Foundational practice skills and principles of legal research and writing are introduced. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.








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G. Course Title: Legal Ethics and the Role of the Legal Professional

H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed: N/A K. Course Description: Studies legal ethics and the nonlawyer

professional's role in a law office, corporate or public interest legal department, or government agency. Explores nature, scope, and ethics of legal practice and the relationship of nonlawyer staff to lawyers, clients, the court system, and the public. Legal practice in Alaska and the rules governing the unauthorized practice of law are emphasized. Foundational practice skills and principles of legal research and writing are introduced. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: N/A M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: N/A P. Course Fees: No


1. Present historical overview of development of paraprofessional roles in American legal practice.

2. Outline the contours of the unauthorized practice of law and provide key concepts of legal ethics governing lawyers and non-lawyer legal professionals in Alaska and throughout the United States.

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3. Explain the relationship between paraprofessional staff and lawyers, clients, tribunals, and third parties in contemporary legal practice.

4. Introduce and provide students the opportunity to apply legal terminology, basic skills of the legal paraprofessional, and foundational principles of legal research and writing.



1. Identify the genesis of paraprofessional roles in American legal practice and the key factors shaping development of those roles.

Examinations, structured discussion, writing assignments.

2. Relate the rules of legal ethics and unauthorized practice of law in Alaska to specific categories of paraprofessional activity.

Examinations, structured discussion, writing assignments.

3. Recognize the allocation of professional responsibility between paraprofessional staff and lawyers, and the duties of paraprofessionals to the client, legal tribunals, and third parties.

Examinations and structured discussion.

4. Interpret legal terminology and demonstrate foundational practice skills and basic principles of legal research and writing.

Examinations, research assignments, legal writing assignments, homework and in-class assignments requiring demonstration of basic practice skills.


Course connects legal concepts and vocabulary to development of professional practice skills; requires more advanced analysis of legal concepts than 100 level coursework.


1. Paraprofessional Legal Careers And Employment 1.1. Overview And Evolution Of The Legal Paraprofessional 1.2. Legal Employers And Paraprofessional Specialties 1.3. Characteristics And Skills Of Successful Paraprofessionals 1.4. Organizing A Professional Development System

2. Paraprofessional Regulation 2.1. Professional Associations 2.2. Bar Associations 2.3. Current Licensing And Certification Issues 2.4. Unauthorized Practice Of Law

3. Ethics In The Legal Profession

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3.1. State And Model Rules Of Professional Conduct 3.2. Alaska Rules Of Professional Conduct 3.3. Codes Of Ethics of Paraprofessional Associations 3.4. American Bar Association (ABA) Guidelines For The Utilization Of Paralegals 3.5. Researching Ethics Opinions

4. Ethics Topics Of Special Concern To Paraprofessionals 4.1. Competence And Negligence 4.2. Confidentiality 4.3. Conflicts Of Interest 4.4. Misrepresentation 4.5. Diligence 4.6. Solicitation And Advertising 4.7. Duty Of Supervision 4.8. Fair Fees And Client Trust Accounts 4.9. Duty Of Zealous Representation 4.10. Reporting Unethical Behavior 4.11. Consequences Of Unethical Paraprofessional Behavior

5. Legal Practice And Procedure 5.1. Law Office Systems 5.2. Technology In The Law Office 5.3. Timekeeping And Billing: Ethics And Systems 5.4. Trust Account Ethics And Management 5.5. Docket Control: Ethics And Systems 5.6. Case Management And Litigation Support

6. The American Legal System 6.1. Institutions Of The American Legal System 6.2. Sources Of American Law 6.3. Federalism 6.4. Separation Of Powers 6.5. Alternative Dispute Resolution

7. Legal Research Resources And Techniques 7.1. Primary And Secondary Legal Authorities 7.2. Case Law And Court Reporters 7.3. Statutes And Codes 7.4. Legal Encyclopedias, Treatises, And Law Journals 7.5. Legal Finding Aids And Electronic Databases 7.6. Updating Legal Research

8. Principles Of Legal Writing 8.1. Legal Citation And The Bluebook 8.2. Technical Rules For Legal Writing

9. Litigation And Civil Procedure 10. Foundational Principles Of Agency Law And Legal Liability

10.1. Creation Of The Agency Relationship 10.2. Rights And Duties Of The Parties 10.3. Imputed And Direct Liability

11. Property And Foundational Principles Of Ownership

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11.1. Sources Of Governing Law 11.2. Personal And Real Property 11.3. Estates In Real Property 11.4. Forms Of Joint Ownership 11.5. Recording Real Estate Documents 11.6. Mortgages, Deeds Of Trust And Fixtures 11.7. Deed Forms

12. Insurance Issues In The Practice Of Law 12.1. Categories Of Insurance 12.2. Sources Of Governing Law 12.3. Rights And Duties Of Parties To The Contract 12.4. Insurance Agents And Brokers 12.5. Standard Insurance Clauses 12.6. Insurance Research And Policy Interpretation

VI. Suggested Texts Alaska rules of court. (2011). Standish, ME: Tower. Furi-Perry, U. (2012). The legal assistant’s complete desk reference: A handbook for

paralegals and assistants. New York, NY: American Bar Association. Orlick, D. K. (2008). Ethics for the legal professional (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River,

NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

VII. Bibliography Bouchoux, D. (2006). The practical paralegal: Strategies for success. New York,

NY: Aspen. Bouchoux, D. (2009). A practical introduction to paralegal studies (2nd ed.). New

York, NY: Aspen. Cannon, T. (2009). Concise guide to paralegal ethics (3rd ed.). New York, NY:

Aspen. Goldman, T. (2009). Technology in the law office (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:

Pearson Prentice Hall. Goldman, T., & Cheeseman, H. (2010). The paralegal professional (3rd ed.). Upper

Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Long, J. A. (2008). Administrative procedures for the legal professional. Clifton

Park, NY: Delmar Thomson Learning. Miller, R., & Urisko, M. (2007). West’s paralegal today (4th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:

Thomson Delmar Learning.

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National Association of Legal Assistants (2010). NALA manual for paralegals and legal assistants (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

Nemeth, C. (2008). The paralegal resource manual. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Rotunda, R. D., & Dzienkowski, J.S., American Bar Association (2010-2011). Legal

ethics: The lawyer’s deskbook on professional responsibility. St. Paul, MN: West.

Schneeman, A. (2008). Pocket guide to legal ethics. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar

Cengage Learning.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A356


PARL A356

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Explores techniques of legal research, analysis and writing. Includes legal citation; researching judicial, statutory, regulatory, and secondary resources; research databases; fact pattern analysis; and technical rules of legal writing. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215)] with a minimum grade of C in each and [(ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C) and (ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with minimum grade of B]










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G. Course Title: Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed: N/A K. Course Description: Explores techniques of legal research, analysis

and writing. Includes legal citation; researching judicial, statutory, regulatory, and secondary resources; research databases; fact pattern analysis; and technical rules of legal writing. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215)] with a minimum grade of C in each and [(ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C) and (ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with minimum grade of B]

M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: N/A P. Course Fees: Yes Q. Course Attribute: N/A


1. Outline the scope and hierarchy of legal authority in the United States and the relationship among authorities.

2. Discuss the conventions of legal citation and writing and the duties of legal writers to the court, client, and third parties.

3. Illustrate the role of federalism and separation of powers in legal research and analysis.

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4. Demonstrate techniques for finding and synthesizing legal authorities, for applying legal authority to specific questions of fact, and communicating legal analysis through objective and persuasive legal documents.



1. Compare and contrast the origins and uses of legal authorities in the United States.

Examinations, structured class discussion.

2. Apply standard techniques of traditional and electronic legal research.


3. Analyze the relationship between local, state, and federal authorities, and the relationship between judicial, executive, and legislative authorities.

Examinations, structured class discussion, writing assignments.

4. Synthesize legal authorities in the context of specific legal issues.


5. Apply the conventions of legal citation and writing.

Examinations, structured class discussion, writing assignments.


Course builds on legal terms and legal research, analysis, and writing information presented in the program’s 100 and 200 level courses. Students work with advanced concepts in legal research and analysis, integrating their research and analysis with conventions of legal writing.


1. Overview Of The Research Process 1.1. Ethics Of Legal Research And Writing 1.2. Sources Of Law In The United States 1.3. Legal Systems Of Other Countries 1.4. Legal Citation

2. Federal, State, And Tribal Court Systems 2.1. Jurisdiction 2.2. Federal Court Structure 2.3. State Court Structure

3. Statutory Law 3.1. Federal Legislation 3.2. State Legislation 3.3. Research Strategies 3.4. Slip Laws 3.5. Session Laws 3.6. Codes 3.7. Statutory Analysis

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4. Case Law And Judicial Opinions 4.1. Standards For Publication 4.2. Addressing Unpublished Opinions 4.3. Official And Unofficial Publication 4.4. Elements Of An Opinion 4.5. Digests And Descriptive Word Indexes 4.6. State And Regional Reporters 4.7. Federal Reporters 4.8. Parallel Citations 4.9. Star Paging 4.10. Case Law Analysis

5. Procedural Law 5.1. Civil Rules 5.2. Criminal Rules 5.3. Rules Of Evidence 5.4. Analyzing Procedural Rules

6. Administrative Law 6.1. Federal Rules And Regulations 6.2. State Rules And Regulations 6.3. Agency Decisional Materials 6.4. Analyzing Administrative Law

7. Secondary Authorities 7.1. American Law Reports 7.2. Working With West’s Words And Phrases 7.3. Legal Encyclopedias 7.4. Legal Periodicals 7.5. Texts And Treatises 7.6. Restatements Of The Law 7.7. Opinions Of Attorneys General 7.8. Legal Dictionaries And Thesauri 7.9. Form Books 7.10. Uniform Laws 7.11. Treatises 7.12. Looseleaf Reporters 7.13. Strategies For Working With Secondary Authorities

8. Researching And Using Legislative History 8.1. Components Of Legislative History 8.2. Finding Legislative History 8.3. Analyzing Legislative History

9. Updating Legal Research 9.1. Shepard’s Citations 9.2. Keycite

10. Fact Pattern Analysis And Synthesizing Legal Authorities 11. Legal Citation, Technical Rules, And Conventions Of Legal Writing 12. Drafting In-House Documents

12.1. Case Briefs 12.2. Legal Memoranda

13. Drafting Court Filings

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13.1. Motions, Memoranda, And Trial Briefs 13.2. Appellate Briefs

VI. Suggested Texts Bouchoux, D. (2008). Cite-checker: A hands-on guide to learning citation form

(2nd ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. The Columbia Law Review, The Harvard Law Review, The University of

Pennsylvania Law Review, & The Yale Law Journal. (2010). A uniform system of citation (19th ed.). Cambridge, MA: The Harvard Law Review Association.

Putman, W. H. (2010). Legal research, analysis, and writing (2nd ed.). Clifton Park,

NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

VII. Bibliography Bast, C., & Hawkins, M. (2002). Foundations of legal research & writing (2nd ed.).

Albany, NY: West Legal Studies. Bouchoux, D. (2009). Legal research and writing for paralegals (5th ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Garner, B. A. (2001). Legal writing in plain English: A text with exercises. Chicago,

IL: University of Chicago Press.1 Hames, J. B., & Ekern, Y. (2009). Legal research, analysis, and writing (3rd ed.).

Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Kunz, C., Schmedeemann, D., Bateson, A., Downs, M., & Konar-Steenberg, M.

(2008). The process of legal research (7th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. Putman, W. (2010). Legal research, analysis, and writing (2nd ed.). Clifton Park,

NY: Delmar Cengage Learning. Sloan, A. (2009). Basic legal research: Tools and strategies (4th ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Sloan, A., & Schwinn, S. (2010). Basic legal research workbook (3rd ed.). New

York, NY: Aspen. Yelin, A., & Samborn, H. (2009). The legal research and writing handbook (5th ed.).

New York, NY: Aspen.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A362


PARL A362

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Contracts, Debt, and Principles of Ownership Contracts, Debt & Ownership Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)










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15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Examines fundamental principles of contract law, property ownership, debt formation, and collection. Includes Uniform Commercial Code and Bankruptcy. Legal ethics, practice in Alaska, and development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal speciality course.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL 215 or PARL A215)] with a minimum grade of C.







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Certificate, Paralegal Studies; BA Legal Studies G. Course Title: Contracts, Debt, and Principles of Ownership H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed: N/A K. Course Description: Examines fundamental principles of contract

law, property ownership, debt formation, and collection. Includes Uniform Commercial Code and Bankruptcy. Legal ethics, practice in Alaska, and development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL 215 or PARL A215)] with a minimum grade of C.

M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: N/A P. Course Fees: No Q. Course Attribute: N/A


1. Provide a historical overview of contract, debtor-creditor, and bankruptcy law in the United States, with emphasis on shifts in public policy over time.

2. Highlight key concepts of agency law and forms of property ownership and their relationship to contract formation, liability, and enforcement.

3. Explain the impact of principles of federalism, separation of powers, and delegation of lawmaking authority on the creation and enforcement of contracts, and debtor-creditor rights and duties in the United States.

4. Present important state and federal legislative acts and judicial opinions establishing the rules of commercial practice, contract creation and enforcement, property ownership, debtor-creditor relations, and bankruptcy in the United States.

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5. Outline the critical rules of ethics and professional conduct in the representation of contracting parties and debtors/creditors.



1. Appraise the effect of history and the role of shifting public policy in the development of contract, debtor-creditor, property, and bankruptcy law in the United States.


2. Identify key concepts of agency law and forms of property ownership and relate them to contract formation, liability, and enforcement.


3. Integrate principles of federalism, separation of powers, and delegation of lawmaking authority in the analysis of contract problems, actions for debt enforcement, and bankruptcy proceedings.


4. Synthesize and apply relevant state and federal legislative acts and judicial opinions in analyzing issues related to contract enforcement, property ownership, debtor and creditor rights and duties, and bankruptcy issues.


5. Translate critical rules of legal ethics and professional conduct into strategies for resolving contract disputes, and legal problems related to the representation of debtors and creditors.



This course builds on the conceptual foundation, vocabulary, and rules of ethics students acquire in the prerequisites, LEGL A101 – Introduction to Law, and LEGL A215 – Legal Ethics and the Legal Professional. It is designed to advance the critical thinking and writing skills of students by expanding the abilities students have already developed in their previous Legal Studies and general education coursework.

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It involves a rigorous reading and writing workload, and the synthesis of legal vocabulary, government theory, and public policy. Students are expected to enter the class with a working knowledge of legal research methods and the technical rules of legal writing, concepts of precedent and the hierarchy of legal authority, and the rules of professional conduct governing lawyers and nonlawyer staff.


1. Overview And History Of Law Of Contracts, Debt, And Principles Of Ownership In The United States

2. Foundational Principles Of Contract Law 2.1. Sources Of Contract Law: Common Law And Uniform Commercial Code 2.2. Impact Of Principles Of Federalism And Separation Of Powers In Contract

Formation And Enforcement 2.3. Ethics In Contract Creation And Enforcement 2.4. Agreement 2.5. Interpretation 2.6. Invalid Assent 2.7. Capacity 2.8. Consideration 2.9. Legality 2.10. Statute Of Frauds 2.11. Third Parties 2.12. Performance And Breach 2.13. Remedies

3. Contracts And The Law Of Agency 3.1. Formation 3.2. Parties 3.3. Duties Of Parties 3.4. Contract Liability 3.5. Tort Liability

4. Principles Of Property Ownership 4.1. Real, Personal, And Intangible Property 4.2. Present And Future Interests 4.3. Contracts To Assign Or Encumber Interests 4.4. Jointly Owned Property

4.4.1. Common Law Principles 4.4.2. Statutory Reform 4.4.3. Survivorship Principles And Sole Versus Joint Debt

4.4.3.1. Real Property 4.4.3.2. Motor Vehicles And Boats 4.4.3.3. Bank Accounts 4.4.3.4. Retirement And Beneficiary Accounts 4.4.3.5. Insurance Proceeds 4.4.3.6. Alaska Native Corporation Stock

5. Introduction To Debt And Security For Debt 5.1. How Debt Is Created

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5.2. Promissory Notes And Negotiable Instruments 5.3. Loans And Credit Arrangements 5.4. Consumer Protection Legislation 5.5. Sales Versus Leases 5.6. Credit Reporting Practices 5.7. Sureties 5.8. Guarantors 5.9. Mortgages And Deeds Of Trust 5.10. Security Interests In Personal Property 5.11. Article 9 Of The Uniform Commercial Code 5.12. Fixtures 5.13. Financing Statements 5.14. Filing And Recording Security Interests 5.15. State Recording Statutes 5.16. Lien Priorities 5.17. Nonconsensual Liens (Statutory And Equitable Liens)

6. The Collection Of Debt 6.1. Ethics In Debt Collection 6.2. Joint Debtor Issues 6.3. Prelitigation Efforts To Collect Delinquent Debt 6.4. Demand Letters 6.5. Debt Modification And Loan Workouts 6.6. Revival Of Debt 6.7. Mortgage Foreclosure Procedures 6.8. Non-Judicial Foreclosures And Trustees Sales 6.9. Reducing A Debt Or Claim To Final Judgment 6.10. Executing On A Final Judgment 6.11. Stays Of Judgment 6.12. Fair Debt Collection Legislation 6.13. Exemptions 6.14. Legal Ethics And Debt Collection

7. The Discharge Or Reorganization Of Debt In Bankruptcy 7.1. Bankruptcy Ethics 7.2. Introduction To Bankruptcy 7.3. The Automatic Stay And Motions For Relief 7.4. Exemptions In Bankruptcy 7.5. Discharges 7.6. Bankruptcy And Legal Ethics 7.7. Bankruptcy Reform And Public Policy 7.8. The Chapter 7 Case: Liquidation

7.8.1. The Means Test And Other Qualifications To File 7.8.2. The Petition, Supporting Schedules, And Statements 7.8.3. From The Order For Relief To The First Meeting Of Creditors 7.8.4. Creditor Claims And Property Of The Estate 7.8.5. Liquidation, Distribution, Reaffirmation Or Redemption, And Final

Discharge

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7.9. The Chapter 13 Case: Reorganization For An Individual With Regular Income 7.9.1. Filing The Case 7.9.2. Determining The Applicable Commitment Period And Debtor’s

Disposable Income 7.9.3. Treatment Of Secured And Unsecured Claims In The Plan 7.9.4. Plan Confirmation, Modification, Discharge, And Comparisons With

Chapter 12 7.10. The Chapter 11 Business Reorganization

7.10.1. Filing The Case 7.10.2. Operating The Business Prior To Plan Approval 7.10.3. The Plan Of Reorganization

VI. Suggested Texts Parsons, S. P. (2011). The ABCs of debt: A case study approach to debtor/creditor

relations and bankruptcy law (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. Vietzen, L. A. (2011). Understanding, creating, and implementing contracts (2nd ed.).

New York, NY: Aspen.

Warren, E. (2011). Commercial law (8th ed.). Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Warren, E., & Westbrook, J. L. (2009). Law of debtors and creditors (6th ed.). New

York, NY: Aspen.

VII. Bibliography Baird, D. G. (2011). Commercial and debtor-creditor law: Selected statutes 2011.

Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Blum, B. A. (2007). Bankruptcy and debtor/creditor: Examination and explanations

(4th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. Buchbinder, D. L. (2009). Basic bankruptcy law for paralegals (7th ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Fox, C. M. (2008). Working with contracts: What law school doesn’t teach you

(2nd ed.). New York, NY: Practising Law Institute. Sealy, L. S., & Hooley, J. D. A. (2009). Commercial law: Text, cases, and materials

(4th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Tabb, C. J. (2009). Law of bankruptcy (2nd ed.). Mineola, NY: Foundation Press. Warren, W. D. (2009). Bankruptcy (8th ed.). Mineola, NY: Foundation Press.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A367


PARL A238

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice Civ Pro & Pretrial Prac Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introduces procedural concepts of civil litigation and pretrial practice. Covers the rules of pleading and process, discovery, and motion practice. Reviews concepts of jurisdiction, venue, parties, statutes of limitation, and res judicata, and the ethical duties of competence and diligence. Emphasizes applied professional skills and practice in Alaska. Legal specialty course.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215)] with a minimum grade of C.







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G. Course Title: Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed: N/A K. Course Description: Introduces procedural concepts of civil litigation

and pretrial practice. Covers the rules of pleading and process, discovery, and motion practice. Reviews concepts of jurisdiction, venue, parties, statutes of limitation, and res judicata, and the ethical duties of competence and diligence. Emphasizes applied professional skills and practice in Alaska. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215)] with a minimum grade of C.

M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: N/A P. Course Fees: No Q. Course Attribute: N/A


1. Present the historical background of and public policies underlying contemporary civil procedure.

2. Discuss ethical issues associated with civil pleading and practice. 3. Demonstrate techniques for researching and analyzing issues related to civil

pleading and practice.

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4. Explain the requirements of, and interplay between, the various rules and doctrines of pleading and practice.

5. Provide opportunities to apply the rules of civil procedure in hypothetical cases.


Outcomes Measures 1. Evaluate questions of procedure in the

context of public policies underlying the civil rules.

Examinations, writing assignments, structured class discussion.

2. Relate specific rules of legal ethics to discrete components of civil pleading and procedure.

Examinations, writing assignments, structured class discussion.

3. Synthesize research on related rules of procedure to develop appropriate strategies for responding to procedural problems.

Writing assignments, research assignments, structured class discussion.

4. Construct examples of legal documents conforming to the rules of civil procedure.

Writing assignments.


Course requires application of legal terminology and concepts of legal ethics and institutional sources of law presented in the program’s 100 and 200 level courses. Requires clear grasp of concepts of federalism and separation of powers, excellent writing skills, and competency using tools of legal research introduced in the program’s 100 and 200 level courses.


1. Review State And Federal Rules Of Procedure 1.1. Sources Of Procedural Law 1.2. Researching Procedural Law

2. Ethics In Procedural Matters 2.1. Alaska Rules Of Professional Conduct 2.2. Civil Rule 11

3. Managing Deadlines Under The Civil Rules 3.1. Sources Of Deadlines 3.2. Statutes Of Limitation 3.3. Rules For Calculating Deadlines

4. General Pleading Requirements 4.1. Notice Pleading 4.2. Alternative And Inconsistent Pleadings 4.3. Formatting Requirements

4.3.1. Caption 4.3.2. File Number 4.3.3. Parties To Action

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4.3.4. Designation 4.3.5. Signing Pleadings

4.4. Rule 11 Requirements 5. Service And Filling

5.1. Service Of Original Complaint And Summons On Defendant 5.2. Service Of All Other Pleadings On Existing Parties 5.3. Filing And Proof Of Service

6. Complaints 6.1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction

6.1.1. Statutory And Constitutional Sources Of Jurisdiction 6.1.2. Researching Jurisdictional Issues 6.1.3. General And Limited Jurisdiction Courts 6.1.4. Federal Court Jurisdiction (Federal Question And Diversity)

6.2. Statement Of Claims 6.2.1. Researching Causes Of Action 6.2.2. Elements Of Cause Of Action 6.2.3. Pleading Special Matters With Particularity Under The Rules 6.2.4. Separating Paragraphs And Counts 6.2.5. Using Exhibits

6.3. Prayer For Relief 6.3.1. Compensatory Damages (General And Special) 6.3.2. Punitive Damages 6.3.3. Equitable Relief

6.4. Jury Demand 6.5. Filing And Service Of Summons

6.5.1. Issuance Of Summons 6.5.2. Summons Content 6.5.3. Persons Who May Serve The Summons 6.5.4. Methods Of Service On Individuals, Minors And Incompetents,

Business Organizations, And Government Agencies 6.5.5. Territorial Limits Of Service And Long Arm Statutes 6.5.6. Timeliness Of Service 6.5.7. Proof Of Service 6.5.8. Waiver And Informal Service

7. Rule 12 Motions 8. Answers

8.1. Timing 8.2. Responses 8.3. Rule 12(B) Defenses 8.4. Affirmative Defenses

9. Counterclaims: Compulsory And Permissive 10. Replies To Counterclaims 11. Cross-Claims 12. Interpleader

12.1. Rule 22 12.2. Section 1335 Interpleader

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13. Intervention 14. Class Actions 15. Amendments To Pleadings

15.1. Amendments As Of Right 15.2. Amendments By Leave Of Court 15.3. Statutes Of Limitation And Relation Back 15.4. Supplemental Pleadings

16. Overview Of Discovery 16.1. History And Purpose Of Discovery 16.2. Discovery Rules 16.3. Initial Disclosures 16.4. Traditional Tools Of Discovery

17. Motion Practice 17.1. Technical Writing Requirements 17.2. Deadlines And Motions For Extension 17.3. Stipulations 17.4. Hearing And Argument 17.5. Drafting The Order

18. Removal And Remand 19. Judgment On The Pleadings 20. Summary Judgment 21. Dismissal And Defaults 22. Interlocutory Appeals 23. Pretrial Conference And Pretrial Order 24. Settlement 25. Res Judicata

VI. Suggested Texts

Alaska rules of court. (2010). Standish, ME: Tower. Allen, M., & Finch, M. (2011). An illustrated guide to civil procedure (2nd ed.). New

York, NY: Aspen. Mauet, T. A. (2008). Pretrial (7th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen.

VII. Bibliography Dittfurth, D. (2007). Learning civil procedure. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic

Press. Erichson, H. M. (2009). Inside civil procedure: What matters and why. New York,

NY: Aspen.

Glannon, J. W. (2009). Civil procedure: Examples and explanations (6th ed.). New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.

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Glannon, J. W. (2009). Glannon guide to civil procedure: Student manual. New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.

Goldstein, B. (2005). Storming the court. New York, NY: Scribner.

Goldstein, B., Citron, R., & Land, M. B. (2009). A documentary companion to

storming the court. New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. Hricik, D. C. (2011). Mastering civil procedure (2nd ed.). Durham, NC: Carolina

Academic Press.

Kerley, P., Banker Hames, J., & Sukkys, P. A. (2009). Civil litigation (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

Larbalestrier, D. E., & Spagnola, L. A. (2009). Paralegal practice & procedure: A

practical guide for the legal assistant (4th ed.). New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press.

Madison III, B. V. (2010). Civil procedure for all states: A context and practice

casebook. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.

Maerowitz, M. A., & Mauet, T. A. (2011). Fundamentals of litigation for paralegals (7th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A377


PARL A235

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery Evidence, Investig & Disc Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Examines state and federal rules of evidence; sources and scope of privileges; techniques, ethics, and management of case investigation; and discovery processes and problems. Emphasizes professional skills development, Alaska law, and electronic discovery. Legal specialty course.






16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Prior completion of LEGL A367 is recommended.


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G. Course Title: Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Examines state and federal rules of evidence;

sources and scope of privileges; techniques, ethics, and management of case investigation; and discovery processes and problems. Emphasizes professional skills development, Alaska law, and electronic discovery. Legal specialty course.


M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: Prior completion of LEGL A367 is

recommended. Q. Course Fees: No


1. Present the history, function, and sources of evidence law in the United States and Alaska.

2. Outline techniques for analyzing privileges in the legal investigation and discovery process, and for managing privileged materials.

3. Explain the analytic foundation for a legal investigation plan and provide students the opportunity to develop a hypothetical plan.

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4. Review the formal rules of civil and criminal discovery in Alaska and the United States, and provide a framework for researching and analyzing discovery issues.

5. Discuss issues, problems, emerging rules, and best practices in electronic discovery.



1. Identify specific rules of evidence and policy considerations associated with hypothetical admissibility questions.

Examinations, writing assignments, structured class discussion, mock trial.

2. Assess the viability of a range of privileges in the context of specific fact patterns.

Examinations, writing assignments requiring creation of a privilege log, structured class discussion, mock trial.

3. Relate fact patterns, claims, and defenses to the elements of a legal investigation plan.

Writing assignments requiring construction of an investigation plan based on analysis of discrete facts, claims, and defenses.

4. Correlate the formal rules of civil and criminal discovery, interpretive case law, and secondary authority to specific issues of law and fact.

Writing assignments, research assignments, examinations, structured class discussion.

5. Appraise problems in electronic discovery related to the ethical duties of competence, confidentiality, and diligence.

Article reviews, writing assignments, research assignments, examinations, structured class discussion.


Course requires understanding of legal terminology, concepts, and processes presented in the Legal Studies program’s 100 and 200 level courses, and the ability to apply the terminology, concepts, and processes to complex legal issues and practices. Course also builds upon rules of ethics and techniques of legal research introduced in the lower-division courses. Well-developed writing and competent research skills are essential.


1. Evidence 1.1. Overview, Sources, And Purpose Of Evidence Law

1.1.1. State And Federal Rules Of Evidence 1.1.2. Direct And Circumstantial Evidence 1.1.3. Evidentiary Procedures 1.1.4. Researching Evidentiary Issues

1.2. Relevance

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1.3. Character And Habit 1.4. Witness Competency 1.5. Impeachment 1.6. Lay And Expert Opinions 1.7. Remedial Measures 1.8. Hearsay And Hearsay Exceptions 1.9. Authentication, Identification, And Exhibit Foundations 1.10. Privileges And Constitutional Constraints On The Admissibility Of

Evidence 1.11. Managing Privileged Information And Drafting The Privilege Log

2. Legal Interviewing And Investigating 2.1. Overview

2.1.1. Informal Investigation Versus Formal Discovery 2.1.2. Civil Litigation Versus Criminal Prosecutions

2.2. Role Of Nonlawyer Assistants In Investigating And Interviewing 2.2.1. Paralegal As Agent For Lawyer 2.2.2. Liability Issues

2.3. Ethical Issues Associated With Legal Investigation 2.3.1. Unauthorized Practice Of Law Risks 2.3.2. Maintaining Client Confidentiality 2.3.3. Duty To Avoid Misrepresentation 2.3.4. Duty Of Fairness To Opposing Party And Counsel 2.3.5. Disclosure Of Status

2.4. Developing And Executing An Investigation Plan 2.5. Prefiling Investigation

2.5.1. Elements Of The Cause Of Action 2.5.2. Remedies And Damages 2.5.3. Elements Of Defenses 2.5.4. Burdens And Means Of Proof 2.5.5. Prefiling Procedures 2.5.6. Developing A Proof Chart

2.6. Communication Techniques For The Legal Investigator 2.7. Managing The Client Interview 2.8. Managing Witness Interviews 2.9. Identifying And Locating Fact Witnesses 2.10. Finding And Working With Expert Witnesses 2.11. Finding And Accessing Public Sources Of Information 2.12. Finding And Accessing Private Sources Of Information

3. Formal Discovery In Civil Litigation 3.1. State And Federal Civil Discovery Rules 3.2. Scope And Purpose Of Discovery 3.3. Privilege And Work Product In Discovery 3.4. Methods And Sequence Of Formal Discovery

3.4.1. Initial Disclosures 3.4.2. Interrogatories And Requests For Document Production 3.4.3. Requests For Physical Or Mental Examination

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3.4.4. Request For Admission 3.4.5. Motions To Compel And For Protective Orders

3.5. Drafting Guidelines Of Discovery Documents 3.6. Managing Electronic Evidence (E-Discovery)

3.6.1. Sources And Nature Of Electronically Stored Information 3.6.2. Electronic Discovery Rules And “Best Practices” Principles 3.6.3. Electronic Records Management And Retention 3.6.4. Litigation Holds 3.6.5. Requesting Electronic Evidence 3.6.6. Procedures For Producing And Exchanging Electronic Evidence 3.6.7. Discovery Conferences And Electronic Evidence 3.6.8. Obtaining Electronically Stored Information From Non-Parties 3.6.9. Statutory Protections For Electronically Stored Information 3.6.10. Inadvertent Production Under The Revised Rules Of Civil Procedure 3.6.11. Spoliation Issues 3.6.12. Claims Of Non-Accessibility

3.7. Formal Discovery In Criminal Prosecutions 3.7.1. Scope And Means 3.7.2. Rule 16 Discovery 3.7.3. Ethics And Exculpatory Material

VI. Suggested Texts

Grenig, J. E., Browning, E. M., & Poteet, M. P. (2010). Electronic discovery and records management guide. St. Paul, MN: West.

Marlowe, J. D., & Cummins, S. (2007). Evidence for paralegals (4th ed.). New York,

NY: Aspen. Parsons, S. P. (2010). Interviewing and investigating: Essential skills for the

paralegal (4th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. VII. Bibliography

Berman, M. D., Barton, C. I., & Grimm, P. W. (2012). Managing e-discovery and esi: From pre-litigation through trial. New York, NY: American Bar Association.

Brecher, A. (2009). E-discovery plain & simple. Bloomington, IN: Authorhouse. Frisch, B. H. (2008). Evidence: Investigations, rules, and trials. Clifton Park, NY:

Thomson Delmar Learning.

Goldman, T. F. (2011). Litigation practice: E-discovery and technology. Paramus, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Rabon, D., & Chapman T. (2007). Interviewing and interrogation (2nd ed.). Durham,

NC: Carolina Academic Press

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Scheindlin, S. A., Capra, D. J., & The Sedona Conference (2009). Electronic discovery and digital evidence in a nutshell. St. Paul, MN: West.

Thomson, D. I. (2010). Skills and values: Discovery practice. Newark, NJ: Lexis-

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A380


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Torts, Workers' Compensation, and Insurance Law Torts, Workers' Comp & Ins Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Analyzes nature and function of the law of torts, workers’ compensation, and liability insurance in the United States, as well as the role of the nonlawyer legal professional in tort litigation and workers’ compensation claims. Includes ethical issues in tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance cases. Practice in Alaska and the development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course.






16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Completion of LEGL A356 is strongly recommended


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Certificate, Paralegal Studies; BA Legal Studies G. Course Title: Torts, Workers’ Compensation, and Insurance

Law H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Analyzes nature and function of the law of torts,

workers’ compensation, and liability insurance in the United States, as well as the role of the nonlawyer legal professional in tort litigation and workers’ compensation claims. Includes ethical issues in tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance cases. Practice in Alaska and the development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course.


M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: Completion of LEGL A356 is strongly

recommended Q. Course Fees: No


1. Highlight ethical problems common to tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance litigation and Alaska rules of professional conduct addressing those problems.

2. Present a contextual framework of history and public policy for contemporary tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance law.

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3. Discuss competing social, economic, and individual interests inherent in torts, workers’ compensation, and insurance cases.

4. Explain important principles of substantive law establishing the rights and duties of the parties to tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance cases, and the calculation and award of damages in these cases.

5. Provide an overview of procedural rules and professional tasks involved in the litigation of tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance cases, including resources for finding substantive law, procedural rules, and professional guidance.



1. Distinguish unethical from ethical conduct in case studies of tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance litigation, and propose alternative conduct that accords with the Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct.

Structured class discussion, essay examinations, writing assignments.

2. Incorporate public policies that support their evaluation and conclusion into their analysis of tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance case studies.

Structured class discussion, essay examinations, research assignments, writing assignments.

3. Critique the impact of contemporary tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance laws on individuals and competing social and economic interests.

Structured class discussion, essay examinations, writing assignments.

4. Select and correctly apply appropriate principles of substantive tort, workers’ compensation, and insurance law to resolve hypothetical claims in litigation.

Structured class discussion, examinations, research assignments, writing assignments.

5. Produce sample legal documents for use in a hypothetical tort, workers’ compensation, or insurance case that are constructed 1) in compliance with controlling procedural law, and 2) with content that accurately reflects controlling substantive law.

Legal research and drafting assignments.


Course builds on the conceptual foundation, vocabulary, and rules of ethics presented in the Legal Studies program’s 100 and 200 level courses. It requires a rigorous reading and writing workload. Synthesis of legal terminology, substantive and procedural law, and public policy is also required. Students are expected to enter the class with a working knowledge of legal research sources and methods, concepts of

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precedent, and the hierarchy of legal authority, and the rules of professional conduct governing lawyers and nonlawyer staff.


1. Introduction To Tort Law And Practice 1.1. History And Purpose Of Tort Law 1.2. Categories Of Torts 1.3. Elements Of All Torts 1.4. Causation Overview 1.5. Foreseeability 1.6. Vicarious Liability 1.7. Self-Help Privileges 1.8. Charitable Immunity 1.9. Sovereign Immunity 1.10. Official Immunity And Personal Liability Of Government Employees 1.11. Sources Of Tort Law 1.12. Insurance Issues

2. Tort Litigation And The Paralegal, Legal Nurse Consultant, Or Other Nonlawyer Paraprofessional 2.1. Legal Ethics In Tort Litigation 2.2. Liability, Damages, And Collectability 2.3. Alternative Dispute Resolution And Settlement 2.4. Taking Witness Statements 2.5. Discovery And Investigation

3. Negligence 3.1. Duty 3.2. Breach

3.2.1. Res Ipsa Loquitur 3.2.2. Statutory Compliance And Violation 3.2.3. Gross Negligence

3.3. Proximate Cause 3.4. Damages

3.4.1. Categories Of Damages 3.4.2. General And Special Damages 3.4.3. Present And Future Value 3.4.4. Pain And Suffering 3.4.5. Property Damage 3.4.6. Mitigation 3.4.7. Collateral Source Rule 3.4.8. Joint Tortfeasors 3.4.9. Release, Contribution, And Indemnity

3.5. Negligence Defenses 3.5.1. Contributory And Comparative Negligence 3.5.2. Last Clear Chance And Assumption Of Risk

4. Intentional Torts 4.1. Battery

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4.2. Assault 4.3. False Imprisonment And False Arrest 4.4. Conversion And Trespass To Chattels 4.5. Misuse Of Legal Process

5. Torts Connected With Land 5.1. Premises Liability 5.2. Trespass 5.3. Nuisance

6. Business And Employment Torts 6.1. Interference With Contract Relations 6.2. Interference With Prospective Advantage 6.3. Wrongful Discharge And Demotion

7. Defenses 7.1. Necessity 7.2. Consent 7.3. Mistake 7.4. Privilege 7.5. Statutes Of Limitation

8. Special Issues In Tort Law 8.1. Infliction Of Emotional Distress 8.2. Strict Liability 8.3. Malpractice 8.4. Dram Shop And Host Liability 8.5. Products Liability

8.5.1. Categories Of Defects 8.5.2. Negligence 8.5.3. Misrepresentation 8.5.4. Warranty And Strict Liability 8.5.5. Reform

8.6. Mass Tort Litigation 8.6.1. Class Actions 8.6.2. Junk Science And Causation 8.6.3. The Exxon Valdez Litigation 8.6.4. Paraprofessional Roles In Mass Tort Litigation

8.7. Survival And Wrongful Death 8.8. Torts Against And Within The Family

8.8.1. Loss Of Consortium And Services 8.8.2. Alienation Of Affection, Criminal Conversation, Enticement,

Seduction 8.8.3. Sexual Assault 8.8.4. Wrongful Life And Birth 8.8.5. Intrafamily Tort Immunity 8.8.6. Parental Liability For Torts Of Minors

8.9. Defamation, Disparagement, And Injurious Falsehood 8.10. Invasion Of Privacy 8.11. Civil Rights Torts

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9. Workers’ Compensation 9.1. Common Law 9.2. Workers’ Compensation Statutes 9.3. Exclusive Remedy 9.4. Procedural Reform In Alaska 9.5. Injuries And Diseases Covered 9.6. Filing A Claim 9.7. Benefits Available 9.8. Tort Claims Against Third Parties 9.9. Ethics In Workers’ Compensation Cases

10. Insurance Law 10.1. Categories Of Insurance 10.2. The Insurance Contract 10.3. Parties 10.4. Conflicts Of Interest In Insurance Defense 10.5. Public Policy And Contract Interpretation 10.6. Coverage Issues 10.7. Making A Claim 10.8. Bad Faith Issues

11. Discovery And Review Of Medical Records

VI. Suggested Texts Bevans, N. R. (2008). Workers’ compensation law. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar

Cengage Learning. Lowry, J., Rawlings, P., & Merkin, R. (2011). Insurance law: Doctrines and

principles (3rd ed.). Portland, OR: Hart. Statsky, W. P. (2010). Torts: Personal injury litigation (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:

Delmar Cengage Learning. VII. Bibliography

Bevans, N. R. (2009). Tort law for paralegals (3rd ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

Edwards, L. L., Edwards, J. S., & Wells, P. K. (2011). Tort law (5th ed.). Clifton

Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning. Glannon, J. W. (2010). The law of torts: Examples & explanations (4th ed.). New

York, NY: Aspen. Guay, G. E., & Cummins, R. (2010). Tort law for paralegals. Upper Saddle River,

NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Morrissette, E. L. (2009). Personal injury and the law of torts for paralegals. New

York, NY: Wolters Kluwer.

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Weaver, R. L., Martin, E. C., Klein, A. R., Zwier, P. J., Eades, R. W., & Bauman, J.

H. (2009). Mastering tort law. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A385


N/A

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3


6. Complete Course Title Health Care Law and Regulatory Compliance Health Law & Reg Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Explores legal issues arising in the delivery of health care services, including the physician-patient relationship and standards of care, individual and institutional liability, patient privacy and medical records security, insurance and Medicare, managed care and access to care, federal and state regulation of health care providers and regulatory compliance, accreditation and licensure, staff privileges, and medical ethics. Practice in Alaska and the development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course.






16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Completion of LEGL A356 is recommended.


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Certificate, Paralegal Studies; BA Legal Studies; Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal

G. Course Title: Health Care Law and Regulatory Compliance H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Explores legal issues arising in the delivery of

health care services, including the physician-patient relationship and standards of care, individual and institutional liability, patient privacy and medical records security, insurance and Medicare, managed care and access to care, federal and state regulation of health care providers and regulatory compliance, accreditation and licensure, staff privileges, and medical ethics. Practice in Alaska and the development of professional skills are emphasized. Legal specialty course.


M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: Completion of LEGL A356 is recommended. Q. Course Fees: No


1. Review the role of legal paraprofessionals working in the area of health care law and the rules of professional conduct most likely to be breached by lawyers and nonlawyer staff in this area of practice.

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2. Demonstrate techniques and resources for researching substantive and procedural questions of health care law.

3. Discuss the role of federalism, separation of powers, and administrative delegation in the regulation of American health care delivery, and competing public policies at play in the allocation of health care resources.

4. Provide an overview of individual health care provider licensing and discipline, the statutory and common law duties of providers to patients, and related theories of liability.

5. Explain the common law and statutory duties of health care institutions to medical staff, patients, and the public; conduct that constitutes a breach of duty, and the potential penalties for breach.



1. Detect ethical breaches of the rules of professional conduct in hypothetical case studies of health care practice.

Essay examinations, writing assignments, structured class discussions.

2. Solve legal questions related to health care delivery using conventional legal research techniques and authoritative electronic resources.

Research and writing assignments.

3. Differentiate between federal and state control in the regulation of health care delivery, evaluating specific regulations from competing policy perspectives.

Essay examinations, writing assignments, structured class discussion.

4. Correlate specific provider conduct with statutory or common law duties, evaluate whether the conduct at issue constitutes a breach of duty and the probable consequences of the conduct.

Structured class discussion, writing assignments, essay examinations.

5. Correlate specific institutional conduct with statutory or common law duties, evaluating whether the conduct at issue constitutes a breach of duty and the probable consequences.

Structured class discussion, writing assignments, essay examinations.


Course requires independent research and analysis of complex state and federal statutes and regulations, and understanding of federalism, state and federal power to regulate private behavior, and basic principles of tort and contract liability. The material in this course builds on the conceptual foundation, terminology, and introductory research skills presented in the Legal Studies program’s 100 and 200 level courses.

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V. Topical Course Outline 1. Overview Of Health Care Law And Regulation

1.1. Categories Of Health Care Organizations And Providers 1.2. Business Organizations And Health Care Providers 1.3. Sources Of Health Care Law 1.4. Research Resources For Health Care Law 1.5. Role Of Legal Paraprofessional In Government Agencies, Corporate Legal

Departments, And Private Practice 1.6. Legal Ethics In Health Care Law Practice

2. State And Federal Regulation Of Health Care Institutions 2.1. Common Law 2.2. State And Federal Statutes 2.3. State And Federal Regulation And Regulatory Agencies 2.4. Procedural Requirements, Due Process, And Judicial Review 2.5. Enforcement Sanctions

3. Regulation And Licensure Of Health Care Professionals 3.1. Entry Requirements And Licensing 3.2. Unauthorized Practice 3.3. Scope Of Practice: Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Advanced

Practice Registered Nurses 3.4. Discipline: Duty To Report, Grounds, Due Process, Judicial Review 3.5. The National Practitioner Data Bank 3.6. The Medicare Utilization And Quality Control Peer Review Organization

4. Relationships Among Institutions And Health Care Professionals 4.1. Medical Staff Privileges

4.1.1. Public Versus Private Institutions 4.1.2. Exhaustion Of Internal Procedures 4.1.3. Procedural Requirements For Credentialing 4.1.4. Grounds For Privilege Decisions

4.2. Institutional Contracts For Physician Services 4.3. Employment-At-Will 4.4. National Labor Relations Act 4.5. Anti-Discrimination Statutes 4.6. Quality Assurance And Risk Management

4.6.1. Legal Requirements For Risk Management And Quality Assurance 4.6.2. The Peer Review Discovery Immunity And Evidentiary Privilege 4.6.3. Confidentiality Of Risk Management Material 4.6.4. Liability Protection For Participants In The Peer Review Process

5. Medical Records And Information: Confidentiality And Disclosure 5.1. Standards For Medical Record Keeping 5.2. Patient Access To Medical Records

5.2.1. Sources Of Right Of Access 5.2.2. Retention And Destruction Of Records 5.2.3. Discovery Of Records 5.2.4. Medical Records At Trial 5.2.5. Alteration Or Spoliation Of Records

5.3. Provider Duties Of Confidentiality

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5.3.1. Sources Of Duties 5.3.2. Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA), Title

II: Requirements And Compliance Procedures 5.3.3. Standards For Mental Health And Substance Abuse Records 5.3.4. Statutory Immunities 5.3.5. Privileges

5.4. Liability For Breaches Of Confidentiality 5.4.1. Invasion Of Privacy 5.4.2. Implied Statutory Actions 5.4.3. HIPAA Requirements/Procedures For Reporting Of Breach

5.5. Provider Duties To Disclose Patient Information To Third Parties 5.5.1. Patient Consent 5.5.2. Statutory Disclosures (Mandatory Reporting Of Abuse) 5.5.3. Duties To Warn Third Parties 5.5.4. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Confidentiality And

Reporting 5.6. Quality Of Care And Outcome Data 5.7. Electronic Health Information

5.7.1. E-Mail And Protected Health Information 5.7.2. Technological Issues 5.7.3. HIPAA Provisions

5.8. Federal Standards For Privacy Of Individually Identifiable Health Information

6. The Physician-Patient Relationship And Physician Liability 6.1. The Physician-Patient Contract: Express, Implied, And Warranties Of Cure 6.2. The Malpractice Case

6.2.1. Sources Of Standards Of Practice 6.2.2. Using Expert Testimony 6.2.3. Burden Of Proof

6.3. Other Sources Of Liability 6.3.1. Intentional Torts 6.3.2. Negligent Infliction Of Mental Distress 6.3.3. Physician’s Duties To Be Patient’s Advocate

6.4. Malpractice Defenses 6.4.1. Respectable Minority Exception 6.4.2. Clinical Innovation 6.4.3. Good Samaritan Acts 6.4.4. Contributory Fault And Assumption Of Risk 6.4.5. Exculpatory Clauses

6.5. Causation And The Discovery Rule 6.6 Damages And The “Loss Of A Chance” Doctrine

7. The Physician-Patient Relationship And Informed Consent 7.1. Consent Requirement 7.2. Doctrine Of Informed Consent 7.3. Standards Of Disclosure 7.4. Factors To Be Disclosed 7.5. Statutory Duties Of Disclosure

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7.6. Negligent Misrepresentation 7.7. Causation And Damage Problems 7.8. Exceptions To Duty To Disclose: Emergencies, Implied Consent, Waivers 7.9. Institutional Consent Forms 7.10. Minor Consent Issues

8. The Physician-Patient Relationship: Common Law Doctrines 8.1. Duty To Treat 8.2. Right To Refuse Treatment And Battery

9. The Physician-Patient Relationship And Patient Competency 9.1. Alaska Advance Health Care Directive 9.2. Alaska Power Of Attorney For Health Care

10. Tort Liability Of Health Care Institutions 10.1. Hospitals

10.1.1. Charitable And Sovereign Immunity Issues 10.1.2. Vicarious Liability 10.1.3. General Negligence Liability 10.1.4. Corporate Negligence Doctrine

10.2. Managed Care Systems 10.2.1. Managed Care Overview 10.2.2. Malpractice Liability And Access To Care 10.2.3. Corporate Negligence 10.2.4. Contract Theories Of Liability 10.2.5. Arbitration 10.2.6. Statutory Defenses 10.2.7. Utilization Review Liability 10.2.8. Preemption Issues And The Employee Retirement Income Security

Act (ERISA) 11. Duty To Provide Care

11.1. Emergency Medical Treatment And Labor Act 11.2. Emergency Care Under State Law 11.3. The Hill-Burton Act 11.4. Nondiscrimination Statutes

12. Medicare 12.1. Agency Authority And Administration 12.2. Eligibility 12.3. Covered And Excluded Services 12.4. Provider Participation 12.5. Medicare Prospective Payment And Diagnosis-Related Groups 12.6. Cost-Based Reimbursement 12.7. Medicare Part B Payment 12.8. Billing And Claims 12.9. Medicare Part C: Medicare Managed Care

13. Medicaid 13.1. Eligibility And Benefits 13.2. Payment For Services 13.3. Medicaid Managed Care 13.4. State Administration

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13.5. Medicaid Appeals And Judicial Review 13.6. The State Children’s Health Insurance Program

14. Medicare And Medicaid Fraud 14.1. False Claims And Statements 14.2. False Claims Act 14.3. Bribes And Kickbacks 14.4. Self-Referrals, The Stark Act And The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

of 1993 Amendments 14.5. Penalties 14.6. Inspector General Investigations, Audits, And Compliance Plans / State

Audits 14.7. State Medicaid Fraud And Abuse Laws

15. State And Federal Regulation Of Private Insurance 15.1. Health Care Policies (First-Party Policies) 15.2. Liability Policies (Third-Party Policies) 15.3. Insurance Subrogation 15.4. Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act Title 1 15.5. Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act

16. Ethical Decision-Making In Health Care 16.1. Ethical Codes 16.2. Institutional Ethics Committees

VI. Suggested Texts

American Health Lawyers Association. (2011). Fundamentals of health law (5th ed.). Newark, NJ: Lexis-Nexis.

Kazmier, J. L. (2009). Health care law. Clifton Park, NY: Cengage Learning.

VII. Bibliography Flight, M. (2010). Law, liability, and ethics for medical office professionals (2nd ed.).

Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning. Furrow, B. R., Greaney, T. L., Johnson, S. H., & Jost, T. S. (2008). Health law, cases,

materials and problems (6th ed.). St. Paul, MN: Thomson West. Gosfield, A. G. (2011). Health law handbook. St. Paul, MN: West. Hall, M. A. (2011). Health care law and ethics in a nutshell (3rd ed.). St. Paul, MN:

West. Jasper, M. C. (2008). Hospital liability law (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford

University Press.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A487


PARL A375

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes Trial & Adv Litigation Process Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Addresses advanced litigation processes and trial support. Includes alternative dispute resolution processes, case management systems, pretrial orders, pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, pretrial motions, jury instructions and selection, judgments and orders, and notices of appeal. Practice in Alaska and development of professional skills is emphasized. Legal specialty course.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215) and (LEGL A367 or PARL A238) and (LEGL A377 or PARL A235)] with a minimum grade of C.





16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) LEGL A356 is strongly recommended.


19. Justification for Action Changes are a component of overall program restructuring. Change in course number responds to advisory committee recommendation for advanced course that integrates electronic discovery and other processes introduced in the program's 300 level pretrial and investigations/evidence courses.



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G. Course Title: Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Addresses advanced litigation processes and

trial support. Includes alternative dispute resolution processes, case management systems, pretrial orders, pleadings, exhibit and witness lists, pretrial motions, jury instructions and selection, judgments and orders, and notices of appeal. Practice in Alaska and development of professional skills is emphasized. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215) and (LEGL A367 or PARL A238) and (LEGL A377 or PARL A235)] with a minimum grade of C.

M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: N/A O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: LEGL A356 is strongly recommended. Q. Course Fees: N/A


1. Highlight ethical issues associated with trial and trial preparation. 2. Present a framework for integrating the elements of a cause of action or

affirmative defense into an evidentiary plan. 3. Discuss advanced legal research techniques for preparing a case for trial.

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4. Demonstrate electronic and manual systems for trial organization and management.

5. Explain procedural rules and legal doctrines governing alternative dispute resolution and settlement, jury work, opening and closing statements, laying a foundation for and presenting evidence at trial, eliciting witness testimony, getting a verdict, and post-trial procedures.



1. Formulate guidelines for trial preparation that will address the most common ethical issues arising from trial and trial preparation.

Writing assignments.

2. Develop an evidentiary plan that integrates the elements of a hypothetical claim with the rules of civil procedure and doctrines governing discovery and fact investigation.

Writing assignments, portfolio assignments, e-portfolio assignments.

3. Prepare jury instructions, trial memoranda, and pleadings using advanced legal research techniques to locate relevant substantive law and conventional forms of presentation.


4. Produce an electronic portfolio or hard copy portfolio trial management system incorporating elements standard in the legal profession.


5. Summarize important procedural rules and legal doctrines governing trial practice, alternative dispute resolution, and post-trial procedures.

Essay examinations, writing assignments.


Course integrates legal terminology, substantive law, concepts of civil procedure, legal research, legal interviewing, and evidentiary principles presented in the Legal Studies program’s 300 level civil procedure, evidence and investigation, and legal research and writing courses. Competent performance requires, at minimum, a thorough understanding of the rules of civil procedure and evidence, institutional sources of law, and basic principles of legal research. Successful course completion requires a substantial degree of independent legal analysis, excellent college-level writing skills, and ability to synthesize substantive and procedural law, making the course best suited for students in their final year of study.

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V. Topical Course Outline 1. Review Of Litigation Principles

1.1. Elements Of Claims And Defenses 1.2. Presenting And Combining Claims 1.3. Remedies And Declaratory Judgments 1.4. Real Parties, Necessary Parties, And Representatives 1.5. Assignment Of Claims 1.6. Collateral Estoppel And Res Judicata 1.7. Malicious Prosecution And Abuse Of Process 1.8. Civil Rule 11 1.9. Financing Litigation And Fee-Shifting

2. Ethical Issues In Litigation 2.1. Unauthorized Practice Of Law 2.2. Conflicts Of Interest 2.3. Maintenance And Champerty 2.4. Solicitation And Advertising 2.5. Confidentiality, Attorney-Client Privilege, And Work Product Doctrine

3. Research Techniques 3.1. Using Jury Instructions To Research Causes Of Action And Affirmative

Defenses 3.2. Form And Practice Aids

4. Techniques Of Trial Management 4.1. Software Options 4.2. Creating The Trial Notebook/Database 4.3. Pretrial Conferences And Orders 4.4. Creating The Proof Chart

5. Settlement 5.1. Ethical Considerations 5.2. Offers Of Judgment 5.3. Forms Of Alternative Dispute Resolution 5.4. Mediation 5.5. Arbitration 5.6. Settlement Agreements And Releases 5.7. Minor Settlements 5.8. Structured Settlements 5.9. Covenants Not To Sue 5.10. Insurance Considerations Associated With Settlement 5.11. Enforcing Settlements

6. Expert Witnesses 6.1. Finding Experts 6.2. Consultant Versus Witness 6.3. Discovery Of Experts’ Opinions 6.4. Experts’ Reports

7. Managing Evidence 7.1. Analyzing And Organizing Evidence 7.2. Preserving Evidence

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7.3. Establishing An Evidentiary Foundation 7.4. Protective Orders And Motions In Limine

8. Pretrial Motions: Dispositive And Non-Dispositive 9. Trial Preparation

9.1. Preparing Client And Witnesses 9.2. Subpoenaing Witnesses 9.3. Preparing Exhibits 9.4. Handling Witness And Exhibit Lists 9.5. Proposed Jury Instructions 9.6. Jury Research 9.7. Verdict Forms

10. Trial Support 10.1. Voir Dire 10.2. Outlining Opening And Closing Statements 10.3. Outlining Direct And Cross-Examination 10.4. Exhibit And Witness Logs 10.5. Handling Exhibits At Trial And Supporting Evidentiary Motions 10.6. Polling The Jury

11. Post-Trial Practice 11.1. Post-Trial Motions 11.2. Drafting Findings Of Fact And Conclusions Of Law 11.3. Entry Of Judgment 11.4. Bill Of Costs 11.5. Motions For Attorney Fees

12. Enforcing A Judgment 12.1. Mandatory Stay Of Proceedings 12.2. Impact Of Bankruptcy 12.3. Methods Of Execution 12.4. Judgment Debtor Exams 12.5. Creating And Maintaining An Execution Log

13. Perfecting An Appeal 13.1. Bonding An Appeal 13.2. Planning, Drafting, And Filing The Notice Of Appeal 13.3. Points On Appeal

VI. Suggested Texts

Mauet, T. A. (2010). Trial techniques (8th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. McCord, J. W. H. (2007). The litigation paralegal (5th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:

Delmar Cengage Learning. VII. Bibliography

Bruess, C. (2008). What you didn’t learn in law school about trial practice. Indianapolis, IN: Dog Ear.

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Goldberg, S., & McCormack, T. W. (2009). The first trial: Where do I sit? What do I say? St. Paul, MN: West.

Imwinkelried, E. J. (2008). Evidentiary foundations (7th ed.). Newark, NJ: Lexis-

Nexis. Lubet, S. (2009). Modern trial advocacy (3rd ed.). South Bend, IN: National Institute

for Trial Advocacy. Mauet, T. A. (2008). Pretrial (7th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen. Mauet, T. A. (2011). Materials in trial advocacy (7th ed.). New York, NY: Aspen.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A489


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Legal Studies Senior Seminar Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Analyzes advanced legal concepts and the role of the nonlawyer in administrative law, business organizations, contract law, torts and workers’ compensation, estate planning and probate, and property law. Emphasizes applied paraprofessional skills in legal research, fact analysis, and drafting legal documents. Legal specialty course.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215) and (LEGL A356 or PARL A356) and (LEGL A367 or PARL A238) and (LEGL A377 or PARL A235)] with a minimum grade of C.









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Certificate, Paralegal Studies; BA Legal Studies; Minor, Legal Studies

G. Course Title: Legal Studies Senior Seminar H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Analyzes advanced legal concepts and the role

of the nonlawyer in administrative law, business organizations, contract law, torts and workers’ compensation, estate planning and probate, and property law. Emphasizes applied paraprofessional skills in legal research, fact analysis, and drafting legal documents. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215) and (LEGL A356 or PARL A356) and (LEGL A367 or PARL A238) and (LEGL A377 or PARL A235)] with a minimum grade of C.



1. Provide examples of the interrelationship and overlap among substantive areas of American law.

2. Explain techniques for identifying legal issues arising from a series of facts. 3. Demonstrate the process and purpose of analyzing legal relationships among

parties. 4. Review advanced concepts of substantive law and the role of

paraprofessionals in specialty practice areas.

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5. Provide structured opportunities for students to apply professional skills in legal research, fact pattern analysis, and legal drafting.



1. Construct a framework for fact-pattern analysis across multiple substantive areas of law.

Essay examinations, writing assignments.

2. Formulate statements of legal issues arising from narratives of facts.

Essay examinations, writing assignments, electronic discussion boards.

3. Develop theories of analysis from identification of legal relationships among parties.

Essay examinations, writing assignments, electronic discussion boards.

4. Propose appropriate professional responses to hypothetical substantive law problems.

Essay examinations, writing assignments, structured class discussion.

5. Synthesize principles of substantive law and professional techniques for legal research, fact pattern analysis, and drafting legal documents.

Essay examinations, writing assignments, portfolio assignments, e-portfolio assignments.


Course integrates and builds upon foundational principles of substantive law and professional skills presented in the Legal Studies program’s 100, 200, and 300 level courses. Requires a high level of mastery of program concepts. Course is designed for students nearing the completion of their undergraduate legal studies.


1. Integrating Substantive Areas Of Law 1.1. Framework For Analysis 1.2. Identifying Legal Relationships Across Disparate Areas Of Law 1.3. Issue-Spotting And Documenting Your Analysis

2. Administrative Law 2.1. State And Federal Administrative Acts 2.2. Legislative Delegation And Agency Creation 2.3. Agency Powers

2.3.1. Rulemaking 2.3.2. Adjudicatory 2.3.3. Investigatory

2.4. Judicial Review 2.5. Controls On Administrative Agencies 2.6. Accessing Agency Records: Freedom Of Information Act Requests

3. Business Organizations

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3.1. Analyzing Business Organizations: Liability, Taxation, Management, Regulatory Compliance

3.2. Traditional Forms Of Business Organization: Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations

3.3. Contemporary Limited Liability Organizations 3.3.1. Limited Liability Partnership 3.3.2. Limited Partnership 3.3.3. Limited Liability Company 3.3.4. Corporations And S Corporations

3.4. Corporate Formation, Management, And Dissolution 3.4.1. Alaska Division Of Corporations 3.4.2. Drafting And Filing Incorporation Documents

3.5. Government Regulation Of Business 3.5.1. Security Regulations 3.5.2. Blue Sky Laws 3.5.3. Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002 3.5.4. Anti-Trust Legislation 3.5.5. Employment Laws

3.6. Bankruptcy Law 3.6.1. Types Of Bankruptcy 3.6.2. The Bankruptcy Stay 3.6.3. Parties To Bankruptcy 3.6.4. Bankruptcy Procedure 3.6.5. Drafting And Filing The Petition 3.6.6. Drafting The Motion For Relief From Stay

4. Contracts 4.1. Common Law Principles And The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) 4.2. Unilateral And Bilateral Contracts 4.3. Contract Formation

4.3.1. Offer 4.3.2. Acceptance 4.3.3. Consideration 4.3.4. Capacity

4.4. Enforceability 4.4.1. Illegality 4.4.2. Statute Of Frauds 4.4.3. Third-Party Contracts 4.4.4. Interpretation

4.5. Performance And Discharge 4.6. Remedies For Breach 4.7. Principles Of Transactional Legal Drafting

5. Torts And Workers’ Compensation 5.1. Common Law Torts And Statutory Development 5.2. Intentional Torts 5.3. Negligence And Negligence Per Se 5.4. Strict Liability 5.5. Damages

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5.6. Workers Compensation 5.7. Analyzing And Asserting Affirmative Defenses

6. Property And Real Estate Law 6.1. Personal And Real Property 6.2. Intellectual Property 6.3. Estates In Land 6.4. Joint Ownership 6.5. Deeds 6.6. Recordation Of Interests In Land 6.7. Conveyances Of Real Estate 6.8. Adverse Possession 6.9. Title Insurance 6.10. Liens, Mortgages, Deeds Of Trust, Article 9 Filings, And Foreclosures 6.11. Analyzing Priorities

7. Estate Planning And Probate 7.1. Intestate Succession 7.2. Wills 7.3 Trusts 7.4 Non-Testamentary Devices

7.4.1 Powers Of Attorney 7.4.2. Advance Health Care Directives 7.4.3. Life Estates 7.4.4. Gifts 7.4.5. Life Insurance 7.4.6. Joint Bank Accounts 7.4.7. Survivorship Property

7.5. Probate And Estate Administration 7.5.1. Probate Jurisdiction And Rules 7.5.2. Non Probate Property 7.5.3 Probate Procedures 7.5.4. Family Protections 7.5.5. Anti-Lapse Statutes 7.5.6. Pretermitted Heirs 7.5.7. Prenuptial Agreements 7.5.8. Family Allowances 7.5.9. Same Sex Couples

7.6. Tax Issues 7.6.1. Income Tax 7.6.2. Estate Tax 7.6.3. Gift Tax 7.6.4. Disclaimers

7.7. Drafting Estate Planning Documents 8. Family Law

8.1. Jurisdiction Over Family Law Matters 8.2. Marriage And Civil Unions

8.2.1. Cohabitation Agreements 8.2.2. Prenuptial Agreements

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8.2.3. Same Sex Marriage 8.3. Annulment And Divorce 8.4. Child Custody And Support

8.4.1. Jurisdictional Questions 8.4.2. Alaska Native Tribes And The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) 8.4.3. Same Sex Parents

8.5. Adoption 8.5.1. Same Sex Parents 8.5.2. Alaska Native Tribes

8.6. Reproductive Technology 8.7. Domestic Violence

VI. Suggested Texts

Kriscenski, N., & Wright, T. (2012). Legal studies capstone: Assessing your undergraduate education. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

Long, J. A. (2008). Substantive law for the legal professional. Clifton Park, NY:

Thomson Delmar Learning. Newman, V. K. (2011). Certified paralegal review manual: A practical guide to CP

exam preparation (3rd ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning. VII. Bibliography

Bonfield, L. ( 2006). American law and the American legal system in a nutshell. St. Paul, MN: Thomson West.1

Calvi, J. V., & Coleman, S. (2011). American law and legal systems (7th ed.) New

York, NY: Pearson Longman. Furi-Perry, U. (2012). The legal assistant’s complete desk reference: A handbook for

paralegals and legal assistants. New York, NY: American Bar Association. Gilmore, G. (1977). The ages of American law. New Haven, CT: Yale University

Press.2 Haworth, A., & Cox, L. (2010). The paralegal’s handbook: A complete reference for

all your daily tasks (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Kaplan. Pyle, R. C., & Bast, C. M. (2007). Foundations of law (4th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:

Thomson Delmar Learning. Shilling, D. (2012). Lawyer’s desk book. New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer Law &

Business.

1 Standard reference. 2 Classic work.

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2. Course Prefix

LEGL

3. Course Number

A495


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3-6

5b. Contact Hours (Lecture + Lab) (0+5-30)

6. Complete Course Title Legal Studies Internship Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)
















15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Specially arranged field experiences for advanced Legal Studies students. Designed to expand knowledge and skills through supervised placements in law-related work settings. Emphasizes professional skills development. Special Note: May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits. Legal specialty course.

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215) and (LEGL 367 or PARL A238)] with a minimum grade of C.





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A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: LEGL C. Course Number: A495 D. Number of Credits: 3-6 E. Contact Hours: 0+5-30 F. Course Program: AAS, Paralegal Studies; Post-Baccalaureate

Certificate, Paralegal Studies G. Course Title: Legal Studies Internship H. Grading Basis: P/NP I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed: N/A K. Course Description: Specially arranged field experiences for

advanced Legal Studies students. Designed to expand knowledge and skills through supervised placements in law-related work settings. Emphasizes professional skills development. Legal specialty course. Special Note: May be repeated for maximum of 6 credits.

L. Course Prerequisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215) and (LEGL 367 or PARL A238)] with a minimum grade of C.

M. Course Co-requisites: N/A N. Other Restrictions: N/A O. Registration Restrictions: Approval by internship coordinator P. Course Fees: No Q. Course Attribute: N/A


1. Coordinate student placement at approved sites. 2. Mentor students in the development of a learning agreement with the site

supervisor. 3. Facilitate student development and demonstration of professional skills. 4. Review and evaluate student artifacts.

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Outcomes Measures 1. Prepare for and successfully

complete a professional placement interview.

Placement acceptance, professional portfolio assignments, e-portfolio assignments.

2. Identify existing professional skills and identify areas for improvement.

Student self-evaluations, internship learning agreement with site supervisor.

3. Implement professional time management and recordation, oral communication, and writing skills.

Bi-weekly journals, student self-evaluation, site supervisor evaluation, portfolio assignments, e-portfolio assignments.

4. Integrate academic concepts with internship experience.

Writing assignments, site supervisor evaluation, portfolio assignments, e-portfolio assignments.


This course integrates and provides an opportunity for students to apply substantive Legal Studies course content to a professional working environment. It is designed as a capstone experience for students at the conclusion of their program.


A. Course topics will be student and site specific. Students complete independent learning contracts in consultation with their site supervisor.

B. Review career services literature on resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills.

C. Identify list of desired placement sites. D. Draft cover letter, resume, and writing sample. E. Submit application packet to potential placements. F. Arrange for and participate in placement interview. G. In conjunction with site supervisor, draft internship learning agreement

identifying skills to be developed. H. Perform professional duties on site as specified in learning agreement. I. Submit biweekly journals to instructor. J. Attend mid-placement evaluation conference. K. Complete end of placement self-evaluation. L. Complete professional portfolio or e-portfolio of placement artifacts, redacted as

appropriate. M. Obtain supervisor’s evaluation.

VI. Suggested Texts

*Hughes, R. (2005). Surviving and thriving in the law office. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning.

Mongue, R. E. (2009). The empowered paralegal: Effective, efficient, and

professional. Durham, NC: North Carolina Press.

* Classic work

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Wagner, A. (2008). How to land your first paralegal job (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

VII. Bibliography

Bouchoux, D. E., & Sullivan, S. M. (2008). Internships through employment. New York, NY: Aspen.

Lee, J., & Satterwhite, M. (2008). The law office reference manual (2nd ed.). New

York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Nemeth, C. (2008). The paralegal resource manual. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. Pickard, M. (2008). Job placement strategies for paralegals. Clifton Park, NY:

Thomson Delmar Learning. Tow, A. (2009). The professional paralegal. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

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2. Course Prefix

LNC

3. Course Number

A347


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

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6. Complete Course Title Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal Principles and Practices Legal Nurse Cons Prin & Prac Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)










1. Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal TBD 1/31/12 Deborah Periman 2. 3.






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Examines regulatory climate governing the work of Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegals and introduces concepts of substantive law and professional skills necessary for success in this field. Practice in Alaska and professional ethics are emphasized. Legal specialty course.



16c. Co-requisite(s) (concurrent enrollment required) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215)] unless previously completed with a minimum grade of C.



16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.


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A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: LNC C. Course Number: A347 D. Number of Credits: 2 E. Contact Hours: 2+0 F. Course Program: Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal G. Course Title: Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal Principles and

Practices H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Examines regulatory climate governing the

work of Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegals and introduces concepts of substantive law and professional skills necessary for success in this field. Practice in Alaska and professional ethics are emphasized. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: N/A M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL

A215 or PARL A215)] unless previously completed with a minimum grade of C.

O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: Associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing

from a regionally accredited institution. Q. Course Fees: No


1. Explain the role of the legal nurse consultant paralegal in American legal practice, health care administration, insurance claims adjustment, and credentialing processes and associations; articulate the distinction between the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants’ (AALNC) and the American Bar Association’s (ABA) perspective on the legal nurse consultant/nurse paralegal role.

2. Provide an overview of the rule of professional conduct governing lawyers and nonlawyer staff and code of ethics and standards of practice established specifically for legal nurse consultant paralegals.

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3. Highlight leading resources for researching and interpreting medical literature, provide guidance on assessing author credibility, and explain legal conventions for citing literature and writing reports.

4. Introduce the rules of evidence and legal doctrines governing the admissibility of demonstrative evidence at trial and demonstrate tools and strategies for preparing admissible demonstrative evidence.

5. Review specialized fields of legal nurse consultant-paralegal practice, examine processes for evaluating claims in general and specialized categories of claims, and explain techniques for integrating claims analysis with claim allegations in a litigation proof chart.



1. Distinguish between the AALNC and ABA perspectives on the role of legal nurse consultant/paralegals in American legal practice and related fields and identify specific practitioner tasks characteristic of each perspective.

Essay examinations, structured class discussion, writing assignments.

2. Synthesize the Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct governing lawyers and nonlawyer staff with the AALNC Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and Conduct to develop personal ethical guidelines for legal nurse practice.

Written Personal Guidelines for Ethical Legal Nurse Consultant-Paralegal Practice assignments, essay examinations, structured class discussion.

3. Locate and examine medical literature relevant to a specific category of injury or damage claim and summarize the evaluation in a formal written report using standard legal conventions for style and citation.

Written medical literature research and review assignments.

4. Create a plan for moving for admission at trial a demonstrative exhibit supporting or refuting a specific claim of injury, incorporating accepted standards of claims review with standards of admissibility under the Alaska Rules of Evidence.

Written demonstrative exhibit plan assignments.

5. Construct a proof chart (table or spreadsheet) incorporating analysis of specific categories of injury or damages claims with allegations in a complaint or answer.

Written proof chart assignments.

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Course requires application of medical vocabulary and knowledge of procedures acquired in the students’ associate or baccalaureate nursing degree programs. Students will integrate their medical analysis with legal concepts and terminology the student has learned or is learning in the Legal Studies’ programs 100 and 200 level courses. Level of independent analysis required and complex written projects assigned are appropriate only for students who have satisfactorily completed at least 60 credits of college level coursework at the 100 and 200 level and have advanced critical thinking and writing skills.

V. Topical Course 1. Introduction To Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) And Nurse Paralegal Roles

1.1. History, Entry Into Practice, And Certification 1.2. ABA Definition Of Paralegals 1.3. ABA Approval Of Paralegal Education 1.4. American Association Of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) 1.5. Medical Model And Legal Model Of Legal Nurse Consultants/Nurse

Paralegals 2. Ethics In Legal Nurse Consulting

2.1. American Bar Association Model Rules Of Professional Conduct 2.2. Alaska Rules Of Professional Conduct 2.3. AALNC Scope And Standards Of Practice 2.4. AALNC Code Of Ethics And Conduct

3. Standards Of Care And Liability Issues 3.1. Statutory Liability 3.2. Intentional Torts 3.3. Negligence Liability 3.4. Contract Liability

4. Researching Medical Information And Literature 4.1. Analysis And Issue Identification 4.2. Outcome Identification 4.3. Planning And Implementation 4.4. Assessing Author Credibility 4.5. Junk Science In Medical Literature 4.6. Legal Citation And Citation To Medical Literature 4.7. Leading Directories Of Organizations And Agencies 4.8. Leading Online Databases 4.9. Government Resources 4.10. Retrieval Sources

5. Report Preparation Principles And Processes 5.1. Types Of Reports: Informal, Formal, And Expert 5.2. Discoverable And Non-Discoverable Reports

6. Developing A Proof Chart 6.1. Tables And Spreadsheets 6.2. Litigation Software

7. Preparation Of Technical Demonstrative Evidence

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7.1. Use Of Demonstrative Evidence At Trial And In Settlement 7.2. Demonstrative Evidence Under The Alaska Rules Of Evidence 7.3. Standards Of Admissibility 7.4. Software And Equipment 7.5. Digitizing Exhibits

8. Specialized Areas Of Practice 8.1. Role Of The LNC Paralegal In Private Law Firms 8.2. Role Of The LNC Paralegal In Criminal Cases 8.3. Role Of The LNC Paralegal In Health Care Risk Management 8.4. Role Of The LNC Paralegal In The Insurance Industry 8.5. Role Of The LNC Paralegal In Administrative Health Care Compliance 8.6. Role Of The LNC Paralegal In Government-Sponsored Health Care Agencies 8.7. Role Of The LNC Paralegal In Employment Law And Occupational Health

And Safety 9. Strategies For Claims Review

9.1. Overview Of Health Care Claims Review 9.2. Issues Specific To The Defense Case 9.3. Reviewing Forensic Cases 9.4. Reviewing Malpractice Cases 9.5. Personal Injury And Accident Reconstruction 9.6. Pharmaceutical And Medical Device Product Liability Claims Review 9.7. Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) And Health

Maintenance Organization (HMO) Litigation 9.8. Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements And Fraud In Government-Sponsored

Health Plans 9.9. Nursing Home Claims 9.10. Pediatric Cases 9.11. Neonatal Cares 9.12. Critical Care Cases 9.13. Ambulatory Care Cases 9.14. Workers’ Compensation Cases 9.15. Surgical And Anesthesia Cases 9.16. Residential And Community-Based Care Cases 9.17. Toxic Tort Claims

VI. Suggested Texts Peterson, A. M., & Kpoishke, L. (2010). Legal nurse consulting principles (3rd ed.).

Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. VII. Bibliography

*American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants. (2006). Legal nurse consulting scope and standards of practice. Silver Springs, MD: American Nurses Association Press.

Blessing, D., & Forister, J. G. (2013). Introduction to research and medical

literature. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

* Proprietary work of certifying association, only edition

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Hall, M. S., Bobinski, M. A., & Orentlicher, D. (2008). Medical liability and

treatment relationships (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer. Herr, D. F., Haydock, R. S., & Stemple, J. W. (2011). Fundamentals of litigation

practice. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters. Pozgar, G. D. (2013). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals (3rd ed.).

Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Sanbar, S. S. (2007). Legal Medicine (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby.

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2. Course Prefix

LNC

3. Course Number

A348


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1. Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal TBD 1/31/12 Deborah Periman 2. 3.






15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Examines the role of medical records in personal injury litigation, malpractice cases, claims review, peer review, and compliance proceedings. Includes obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing records; records confidentiality and records security procedures; use of medical consultants; use of medical records to value and settle a case; working with records at trial; and rules of legal ethics associated with access to medical records. Legal specialty course.



16c. Co-requisite(s) (concurrent enrollment required) [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL A215 or PARL A215)] unless previously completed with a minimum grade of C.



16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.


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University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health and Social Welfare



A. School: College of Health B. Course Subject: LNC C. Course Number: A348 D. Number of Credits: 1 E. Contact Hours: 1+0 F. Course Program: Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal G. Course Title: Medical Records Review H. Grading Basis: A-F I. Implementation Date: Fall/2012 J. Cross-listed/Stacked: N/A K. Course Description: Examines the role of medical records in

personal injury litigation, malpractice cases, claims review, peer review, and compliance proceedings. Includes obtaining, reviewing, and summarizing records; records confidentiality and records security procedures; use of medical consultants; use of medical records to value and settle a case; working with records at trial; and rules of legal ethics associated with access to medical records. Legal specialty course.

L. Course Prerequisites: N/A M. Test Scores: N/A N. Course Co-requisites: [(LEGL A101 or PARL A101) and (LEGL

A215 or PARL A215)] unless previously completed with a minimum grade of C.

O. Other Restrictions: N/A P. Registration Restrictions: Associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing

from a regionally accredited institution. Q. Course Fees: No


1. Highlight the rules of professional conduct for lawyers and nonlawyer staff that are of particular concern with respect to working with medical records, and procedures for ethical handling of medical records.

2. Provide an overview of the statutory and regulatory measures governing access to and confidentiality of medical records generally, and the special provisions governing electronically stored and transmitted records.

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3. Discuss the role of the LNC paralegal in personal injury litigation, malpractice cases, claims review, and peer review and compliance proceedings.

4. Explain legal investigation and discovery procedures for obtaining medical records, and analytic process for interpreting medical records to help support or defend against an allegation.

5. Review the rules of evidence and legal doctrines governing the admissibility of medical records at trial, and demonstrate strategies for preparing and organizing medical records evidence for trial and laying a foundation to ensure admissibility.



1. Correlate specific provisions of the Alaska Rules of Professional Conduct with case studies of medical records review, identify ethics violations, and propose alternative procedures to avoid breach.


2. Examine statutes and regulations governing access to and confidentiality of medical records, including electronically stored and transmitted records, and propose strategies for working with records in litigation that comply with these statutes and regulations.


3. Identify specific tasks associated with personal litigation, malpractice cases, claims review, and peer review or compliance proceedings that are appropriate for delegation to the legal nurse consultant/nurse paralegal.

Written responses to case studies, essay examinations, structured class discussion.

4. Organize a litigation plan for obtaining medical records in a hypothetical case and produce a case valuation report linking evidence extrapolated from medical records to specific allegations in the case.

Written litigation plan assignment, written case valuation assignments.

5. Construct a proof chart (table or spreadsheet) incorporating summaries of rules of evidence and legal doctrines supporting the admissibility of specific medical records, the factual foundation for the evidence, and the claims or defenses the records support or refute.

Written proof chart assignments.

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IV. Course Level Justification Course requires application of medical vocabulary and knowledge of procedures acquired in the students’ associate or baccalaureate nursing degree programs. Students will integrate their medical analysis with legal concepts and terminology the student has learned or is learning in the Legal Studies’ programs 100 and 200 level courses. Level of independent analysis required and complex written projects assigned are appropriate only for students who have satisfactorily completed at least 60 credits of college level coursework at the 100 and 200 level and have advanced critical thinking and writing skills.


1. Introduction To Ethical Issues Associated With Medical Records 1.1.Statutory And Regulatory Standards Of Care 1.2.Alaska Rules Of Professional Conduct

2. Confidentiality Of Medical Records 2.1.Physician-Patient Privilege 2.2.Electronically Stored Or Transmitted Records 2.3.Exceptions To Confidentiality

2.3.1. Public Interest 2.3.2. Duty To Warn 2.3.3. Workplace Safety 2.3.4. Workers’ Compensation 2.3.5. Third-Party Payors

2.4.Medical Information Bureau 2.5.Quality Assurance And Peer Review 2.6.State Boards And Professional Associations 2.7.Provider Disciplinary Action 2.8.National Practitioner Data Bank 2.9.Patient Access To Records

2.9.1. Waiver 2.9.2. Psychiatric Records 2.9.3. Substance Abuse Records 2.9.4. Consent

3. Obtaining Medical Records 3.1.Responsibility For Medical Records 3.2.Legal Requirements 3.3.Sources Of Medical Records

3.3.1. Provider Records 3.3.2. Institutional Records 3.3.3. Peer Review Records 3.3.4. Incident Reports

3.4.Determining Which Records To Obtain 3.5.Pre-Hospital Care 3.6.Hospital Records 3.7.Treating Physicians And Specialists 3.8.Pre-Suit Methods For Obtaining Records

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3.8.1. General And Special Authorizations 3.8.2. Records Of Minors 3.8.3. Medical Bills 3.8.4. Reponse Of Custodian

3.9.Litigation Techniques For Obtaining Records 3.9.1. Subpoena Duces Tecum 3.9.2. Request For Production 3.9.3. Authentication Of Records

4. Reviewing Records 4.1.Role Of Legal Professional Analyzing Records 4.2.Timelines 4.3.Preparing The Proof Chart 4.4.Using Databases In Records Analysis 4.5.Reviewing General And Special Damages 4.6.Reviewing The Personal Injury Claim 4.7.Reviewing The Medical Malpractice Claim 4.8.Reveiwing Records In Provider Disciplinary Proceedings 4.9.Addressing Preexisting Conditions 4.10. Addressing Concurrent Causes 4.11. Addressing Consent Issues 4.12. Identifying Problems With Medical Records: Gaps, Spoliation, Alteration 4.13. Identifying Standards Of Care

5. Summarizing Medical Records 5.1.Chronological Narrative 5.2.Expanded Chronological Outline 5.3.Developing The Proof Chart 5.4.Litigation Software And Databases

6. Working With Experts And Consultants 6.1.Role Of Experts And Consultants In Litigation 6.2.Rules Of Evidence On Experts And Consultants 6.3.Foundation For Expert Testimony 6.4.Discovery Of Expert Reports 6.5.Role Of Economists And Actuaries 6.6.Locating Experts And Consultants 6.7.Assessing Credentials 6.8.Coordinating With Experts

7. Preparing Medical Records For Trial 7.1.Rules Of Evidence And Admissibility 7.2.Exhibits And Exhibit Lists 7.3.Laying The Foundation 7.4.Originals And Duplicates 7.5.Demonstrative Evidence At Trial

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VI. Suggested Texts Appleby, K. S., & Tarver, J. (2010). Medical records review (4th ed.). Gaithersburg,

NY: Aspen Law and Business. Iyer, P. W. (2010). Medical legal aspects of medical records (2nd ed.). Tucson, AZ:

Lawyers & Judges. VII. Bibliography

Hall, M. S., Bobinski, M. A., & Orentlicher, D. (2008). Medical liability and treatment relationships (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Wolters Kluwer.

Herr, D. F., Haydock, R. S., & Stemple, J. W. (2011). Fundamentals of litigation

practice. St. Paul, MN: Thomson Reuters. Odom-Wesley, B. (2009). Documentation for medical records. Chicago, IL:

American Health Information Management Association. Pozgar, G. D. (2013). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals (3rd ed.).

Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning. Roach, W. H., Jr., Roach, W. H., Broccolo, B. M., Hoban, R. G., & Roth, A. B.

(2006). Medical records and the law (4th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Sanbar, S. S. (2007). Legal medicine (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Mosby/Elsevier.

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Cover Memo Legal Studies 1

MEMORANDUM

To: COH/UAB Curriculum Committees

From: Deborah Periman, Paralegal Studies Certificate Program Coordinator

Date: February 20, 2012

Re: Jointly Submitted Program Action Requests proposing:

• a Legal Nurse Consulting Paralegal Undergraduate Certificate

• an Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies

• a Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies

• a Minor, Legal Studies

• a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies

The Justice Center is restructuring its existing 60 credit undergraduate certificate in

Paralegal Studies to make better use of existing resources within the Justice Center and College

of Health, significantly increase student options and the depth of Justice Center programs, and

respond to market demand in the legal field. The restructured program will convert the existing

60 credit American Bar Association (ABA) approved Paralegal Studies Certificate into a 60

credit Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies degree. The Justice Center is also

utilizing its existing core of legal specialty courses to develop:

• a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) Paralegal certificate for students working on or

holding a nursing degree,

• a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies,

• a Legal Studies Minor,

• a post-baccalaureate certificate in Paralegal Studies.

Together, these five program options will comprise the expanded Legal Studies

curriculum in the Justice Center. Every Legal Studies student will be encouraged to engage in

supervised pro bono service to Alaska legal aid agencies, and may seek to graduate with Pro

Bono Service Honors. All program options will be ABA-approved and grounded in a common

core of courses combining theoretical knowledge of the law with skills-based training in

American legal practice.1

This common core of courses, required in each program, is the foundation for maintaining

ABA approval. The courses are designed to meet the ABA’s definition of a “legal specialty”

course, which means that the course covers substantive law or process and is developed to

emphasize professional workplace skills.2

These courses are taught by faculty with Juris Doctor

degrees who have direct experience as licensed attorneys working with legal

1 The Justice Center will seek ABA approval for the changes to the existing program as soon as the

curriculum changes are approved by the Board of Regents. 2

Students completing each option must take the Legal Studies Exit Exam before receiving their

credential. No minimum score is required; the exam is used to allow the Justice Center to continually

assess the program quality.

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paraprofessionals, or who have themselves worked as paralegals. The ABA mandates at least 18

semester hours of legal specialty coursework in each program option approved.

Each of the proposed programs described below meets the ABA requirement, and

incorporates additional coursework intended to address the specific needs of the targeted student

population. Each program option shares the same admission standards3, to ensure that all

students have the necessary background to develop their professional competencies. By

restructuring its existing paralegal undergraduate certificate into these five program options, the

Justice Center can better serve the academic needs of the wide range of students within the UAA

community.

LNC Paralegal

The work performed by LNC Paralegals has been recognized as a subcategory of

paralegal practice by the American Bar Association since the 1990’s. These paralegals work in

private law firms on personal injury cases; for health care institutions in risk management, peer

review, and compliance; for government agencies handling workers’ compensation, occupational

safety, medical benefits, and fraud cases; and in a multitude of other settings where legal and

medical issues intersect.

The proposed LNC Paralegal program is structured to accommodate two types of

students. The first is nursing students enrolled at UAA, who are taking non-nursing courses

while they wait to get into their clinical courses. The second is nursing graduates wanting to

change the focus of their nursing career or enhance their professional life with paralegal work.

Thus, although the certificate is awarded only to nursing graduates, nursing students may enroll

as pre-majors and complete their legal coursework before they graduate from nursing school.4

Once they graduate from nursing, they can return to the LNC Paralegal program for a semester to

complete the three courses in the program that are restricted to nursing graduates. These are the

two courses with the LNC prefix, and the Nursing course, Introduction to Forensic Nursing.

For students beginning the program with a nursing degree in hand, they may commence

their studies with the two prerequisite courses for the higher level legal specialty courses and

with the LNC specific courses. In the second semester they can move on to the higher level legal

specialty courses. This structure allows the nursing graduate to complete the program in two or

three semesters.

Three new courses are proposed to support the LNC Paralegal Certificate program. They

are LNC A347, LNC Paralegal Principles and Practice, and LNC A348, Medical Records

Review, both of which are open only to nursing graduates, and LEGL A385, Health Care Law

and Regulatory Compliance, which may be taken as an elective by other Legal Studies students.

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The University does not have a mechanism for putting admissions restrictions on program minors. However, the Legal Studies Minor requires students to take LEGL A356 (Legal Research, Analysis,

and Writing), which has the same writing competency prerequisites as the other programs’ admission

requirements, in effect holding minor students to the same standard. 4

Should these students for some reason not finish their nursing degree, their Legal Studies credits will

transfer seamlessly into the AAS in Paralegal Studies or the Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies so the

students can still finish a degree efficiently.

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LNC Paralegal Students will also take NURS A442, Introduction to Forensic Nursing, through the

School of Nursing.5

Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies

This program is the equivalent of the existing 60 credit undergraduate certificate in

Paralegal Studies that has been approved by the ABA since 1992. In this program restructuring,

the core legal specialty courses have been revised slightly to reflect changes in the paralegal

workplace, respond to suggestions by the Program Advisory Committee,6

and allow students to

complete the program more efficiently. However, the solid core of fundamental legal principles

and practices remains unchanged.

The program prerequisites have been modified to permit students to become full majors

more quickly and to move into the legal research and writing course with less delay. Students

may now be admitted as full majors, and take the legal research and writing course with a C,

rather than a B, in English A111. (In the past, many students who came to us with less than a B

in English A111, but with an A or B in their 200 level writing course, then had to retake English

A111 to get that grade up to a B.) In order to ensure that lowering the English A111 minimum

grade to a C does not result in less skilled writers graduating from the program, an additional

three credits of writing are now required.7

The last three credits of writing must be taken at the

300 or 400 level, and students must complete the upper division course with at least a B. As this

is a graduation requirement, and not an admissions requirement, students should be able to

progress through the program more efficiently, as they improve their writing skills through

continuing coursework.

The AAS students are also required to complete three credit hours of Computer

Information Systems or Computer Information and Office Systems coursework.8

This change is

in direct response to ABA and Advisory Committee recommendations that students graduate

with a high degree of computer literacy. Program advising materials for the AAS will

recommend that students take additional computer courses beyond the minimum required. This

is the only one of the Legal Studies programs that requires computer coursework, in that this is

the only program in which students may complete their studies with just 60 credits of college-

level work. In each of the other programs students will complete their coursework with a

minimum of 90 credits (the LNC Paralegal with an associate degree in nursing); most will have a

minimum of 120 credits (the Bachelor of Arts and the Minor), and the Post-Baccalaureate

students will have a minimum of 144 credits. This additional coursework should ensure that

these students have additional experience with technology. However, advising notes for all

5 The Justice Center has coordinated with the School of Nursing regarding seats for LNC Paralegal

Students in this course. 6

The UAA Paralegal Studies Certificate Program Advisory Committee has written a letter to the

University administration expressing its full support for the proposed program changes. A copy of the

letter is attached. 7 The Justice Center has coordinated with the Department of English regarding this change.

8 The Justice Center has coordinated with Computer Information Systems and Computer Information and

Office Systems regarding this change.

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programs will recommend that students who are deficient in this area take additional computer

courses.

The new program also requires students to complete one of the oral communication and

one of the quantitative skills GER courses.9

This, together with the written communication

courses that are program prerequisites, meets the ABA requirement that students take general

education coursework in at least three disciplinary areas. It also helps ensure that students are

laying the foundation to advance into a four year program if they later so choose. For that same

reason, students are required to take no more than seven credit hours in any one disciplinary area

when completing their General Course Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees,

and are advised to select general education courses that meet the University requirements for

baccalaureate degrees.

Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies

The Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies creates an area of study that allows graduates of the

existing Paralegal Studies Certificate Program at UAA, and graduates of the ABA approved

AAS degree in Paralegal Studies at UAF10

to bridge into a four-year degree program without

losing credit for any of the work previously completed.11

It also offers a program of study for

incoming bachelor degree seeking students interested in legal careers. At present there is no

four-year degree in Alaska covering this field of study; thus, students looking for a legal studies

program who would previously have had to go out of state may now choose to stay at home to

get their degree.

This degree option, like the LNC Paralegal Certificate and the AAS degree, rests on the

core sequence of legal specialty courses that covers both substantive law and theory, and also

prepares students for the legal workplace by offering training in foundational and advanced

practice skills. However, the Bachelor of Arts option creates an opportunity for students to

explore in much greater depth and scope the origins of the American legal system, and the role of

the rule of law in the ordering of social and economic relations. In this respect, the program is

strengthened by its situs in the Justice Center, which allows the program to incorporate required

constitutional development and courts curricula without developing new courses.

The proposed program also draws upon a host of existing courses from other disciplines.

For years UAA has offered a great breadth of isolated law-related courses, spread across

9 The Justice Center has coordinated with the Departments of Communication and of Mathematical

Sciences regarding this change. 10

Although conversion of the existing undergraduate certificate in Paralegal Studies to an AAS degree

will result in both the UAA and UAF campuses offering this degree, the programs do not represent duplicative effort. The ABA does not approve on-line programs, hence neither of these programs may be

offered on a distance basis. Moreover, students in UAA’s AAS program are required to complete 225

hours of internship placement with local law offices or legal departments (as are the currently enrolled

certificate students); the success of these internships rests on local contact and supervision. 11

The Justice Center has coordinated with the Paralegal Studies program at UAF to develop a written

articulation agreement for graduates of the AAS program there who wish to complete a Bachelor of Arts

in their field.

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units as diverse as Aviation, Construction Management, and Geomatics. The proposed Bachelor

of Arts pulls together those courses into an extensive list of law-related elective options that

allow students with myriad career goals to explore their interests.

Only two new courses are proposed to support the Bachelor of Arts option: LEGL/JUST

A485, Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights, and LEGL A489, Legal Studies Senior Seminar.

The Tribal Courts class was created to add depth to the Bachelor of Arts electives, and to support

the Justice program, the Alaska Native Studies program, and other units across campus that work

to help students better understand their Alaska home. Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights is

an important addition to the UAA curriculum that will assist students in understanding the

intricacies of government and tribal relationships in Alaska, contemporary issues related to

Alaska Native rights, and the role of tribal courts in Alaska’s justice system. The Senior

Seminar, taught as a legal specialty course, is designed as the capstone experience for Bachelor

of Arts and Legal Studies Minors. The course pulls together advanced concepts from disparate

fields of law, and requires students to integrate those concepts with the practice skills developed

in their previous legal specialty courses.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts program are encouraged to engage with Alaska legal aid

providers and begin developing an appreciation for public service during their time at UAA. All

students in the Bachelor of Arts program are required to complete three credit hours of

community engagement internship.12

Students who contribute their time to addressing unmet

legal needs in the state, by volunteering with approved legal aid agencies, and who go beyond

the hours required in their internship, may graduate with Pro Bono Service Honors. These

program honors are available to students in all program options, to encourage every Legal

Studies student to engage in supervised pro bono service.13

In sum, the Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies can best be summarized as nascent -- a

program presently existing and just waiting to be identified, resting as it does almost entirely on

courses already listed in the UAA catalog. The Justice Center is uniquely positioned within the

University to bring these courses together into an ABA-approved four-year degree. Uniting

these disparate pieces of the existing curriculum together into a coherent program of legal

studies, with an emphasis on public service and improving access to Justice, provides a valuable

new option for existing students, and an attractive draw for prospective students.

Minor, Legal Studies

The Minor in Legal Studies fills a gap long-recognized in the Justice Center, for students

majoring in Justice or other disciplines who need a minor and are drawn to the legal practice-

based skills and concepts presented in the current 60 credit Paralegal Studies certificate. Justice

students in the past were granted a waiver of the minor requirement if they obtained a Paralegal

12 The Justice Center has coordinated this requirement with the Center for Community Engagement and

Learning. 13

The volunteer hours required are adjusted to reflect the varying completion times of the program

options.

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certificate, but this required students to go through the academic petition process. The Legal

Studies Minor will allow these students and others to efficiently obtain an ABA-approved

credential in just 21 hours of study, by taking the program’s Introduction to Law, a GER non-

legal specialty course, and the required 18-hour legal specialty core. It will also provide support

for pre-law students majoring in other disciplines

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Over the last five years, 16% of the students enrolling in the undergraduate Paralegal

Studies Certificate Program at UAA had already earned at least a Bachelor’s degree. The

program has awarded undergraduate certificates to a number of students already holding

Master’s degrees, and to one student holding a Ph.D. The undergraduate certificate was the only

option available to these students. With the proposed Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, such

students will have the option of obtaining a credential that explicitly recognizes their prior

academic accomplishment and enhances their employability to a greater degree than does the

undergraduate certificate.

This option is structured to allow these students to meet all of the ABA requirements for

paralegal education in the minimum number of credits (24) required for post-baccalaureate

certificates under Board of Regents Policy. This will make the program an attractive continuing

education option for students already in the workforce.

Summary

The federal government’s most recent Occupational Outlook Handbook shows that

“Employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 28 percent between 2008

and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations” (emphasis added). Thus, the

restructuring of the Justice Center’s undergraduate certificate into five different ABA-approved

program options directly aligns with UAA’s Vision for 2017 of “driving Alaska’s social and

economic development through education and training for workforce development and high-

demand careers.” Together, these new program options provide a variety of ways for different

student populations to prepare for in-demand positions in the legal profession.

These changes also support Priorities A and C of UAA’s strategic plan, UAA 2017.

Priority A calls for strengthening the UAA instructional program by developing courses that

address opportunities and challenges of Alaskan life and increase participation in service

learning. Providing workforce training in a rapidly growing field, with an emphasis on Alaska-

based practice, and providing structured student opportunities for volunteer service to the

community fit squarely within the goals of Priority A.

Strategic plan Priority C calls for expanding educational opportunity and increasing

student success, in part by improving “the rates at which students attain their educational goals”

and increasing the number who achieve the highest academic distinction. Creation of the

bachelor’s degree and post-baccalaureate certificate are concrete steps toward increasing the

number of students achieving higher academic distinction. In addition, the new program options

reconfigure admissions requirements and prerequisites, and facilitate the transition from two-

year to four-year programs, enabling students to more efficiently achieve their certificate or

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LEGAL STUDIES Consortium Library (LIB), Room 213, (907) 786-1810 http://justice.uaa.alaska.edu

The UAA Justice Center, established by the Alaska Legislature in 1975, has a mandate to provide statewide justice‐related

education, research, and service. The Justice Center is an interdisciplinary unit that provides undergraduate, graduate, and

professional education; conducts research in the areas of crime, law, and justice; and provides service to government units, justice

agencies, and community organizations throughout urban and rural Alaska to promote a safe, healthy, and just society.

The Justice Center offers a variety of programs that prepare students for work in law‐related or public service fields. The core of

each program is a foundational sequence of courses combining theoretical knowledge of the law with skills‐based training in

American legal practice.

Legal Studies Goals Students in all programs will acquire:

1. Broad‐based knowledge achieved through general college education.

2. Exceptionally strong competency in critical thinking and in written and oral communication skills.

3. Clear understanding of the rules of ethics governing American judges, lawyers, and paralegals.

4. Comprehensive legal vocabulary and understanding of judicial processes.

5. Operational knowledge of legal investigatory and discovery techniques.

6. Command of skills required for legal research, critical analysis, and technical drafting.

7. Knowledge of theories of law, historical influences on the development of law, and fundamental principles of substantive

law.

8. Appreciation for the role of law in the allocation of public resources and regulation of social and economic relationships.

To accomplish these goals, the following program options are offered: Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal; Associate of

Applied Science, Paralegal Studies; Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies; Minor, Legal Studies; and Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate,

Paralegal Studies. Students may also work toward Pro Bono Service Honors.

Pro Bono Service Honors The Justice Center awards Pro Bono Service Honors to those Legal Studies students who work toward improving access to justice

by contributing volunteer service to Alaska legal aid agencies. Students majoring in any of the Legal Studies programs, as well as

Legal Studies Minors, are eligible to graduate with Pro Bono Service Honors upon satisfactory completion of the following

requirements:

1. Meet the catalog requirements for the Minor, Degree, or Certificate sought.

2. Complete, as applicable, the following number of volunteer hours with a legal services agency approved by the Legal Studies

Program Coordinator:

a. Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal: 50 hours

b. Associate Applied Science, Paralegal Studies: 60 hours

c. Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies: 120 hours

d. Minor, Legal Studies: 50 hours

e. Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies: 50 hours

3. Students intending to graduate with Pro Bono Service Honors must obtain written verification of their hours of service from

the legal service agency or agencies assisted.

4. In the semester they intend to graduate, students must submit their verification of service hours and written notice of their

intent to graduate with Pro Bono Service Honors to the Legal Studies Program Coordinator. The verification and notice must

be received by the Legal Studies Coordinator on or before the date established by the registrar’s office as the deadline to apply

for graduation.

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Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person “who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation,

governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is

responsible.” In this context, a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) Paralegal augments his or her substantive legal knowledge with

specialized nursing education and experience. The LNC Paralegal Certificate is designed for registered nurses who hold an

associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution. The program provides students the same core legal

education all paralegal students receive, along with specialized courses directed toward medical issues in the practice of law. It

prepares students to work with lawyers providing medical expertise to law firms, health care institutions, insurance companies,

government agencies, and other organizations handling legal matters associated with health care; disabilities, physical or mental

injury, or death; medical credentialing, licensing, or privileges; workers’ compensation; or medical benefits. The program is

approved by the American Bar Association.

Note: Students obtaining a certificate are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The program offers training for

paraprofessionals who are authorized to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of a licensed attorney. The program does not train

lawyers. Students completing the program may wish to sit for the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Certification

Exam accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties. The program is not accredited as a nursing specialty.

Student Learning Outcomes Students who complete this program will:

1. Produce superior university‐level written documents and oral reports.

2. Identify and accurately apply the rules of professional ethics governing lawyers and nonlawyer staff, and the rules governing

the unauthorized practice of law in Alaska.

3. Interpret and accurately apply legal terminology and foundational principles of substantive and procedural law in the analysis

of legal issues.

4. Develop and execute legal and medical research plans using law and medical library resources and commonly used legal and

medical research databases.

5. Synthesize primary and secondary legal authorities and draft memoranda of legal analysis.

6. Prepare legal investigation and discovery plans and draft legal pleadings that conform to the rules of civil procedure and

incorporate standard techniques and resources for managing a case in litigation.

7. Integrate substantive principles of law and medical/clinical practice in the analysis of medical evidence.

8. Formulate theories of injury causation pursuant to accepted principles of forensic nursing.

9. Construct from the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) Code of Ethics and Conduct, the AALNC’s

Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Alaska Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Responsibility coherent principles of

ethical practice for the Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal.

Admission Requirements 1. Students must meet the University Admission Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Certificate and Associate

Degree Programs.

2. Students must hold an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution before receiving the

LNC Paralegal Certificate. Students holding an associate of applied science degree in nursing who have satisfied the

university’s general education requirements may also receive the certificate. Nursing majors and pre‐majors who have not

completed their degree will be admitted to the program as pre‐majors and may proceed through the Legal Studies and Justice

courses in the program provided all individual course prerequisites are met. Courses with the LNC prefix are open to nursing

graduates only.

3. Students must have completed the equivalent of ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C and (ENGL A211 or ENGL

A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a

minimum grade of B.

4. Students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their degree program or hold a 2.0 overall GPA at UAA to be

admitted to the program as majors or pre‐majors.

5. Students who do not meet the admissions requirements will be admitted as pre‐majors. Students may take up to 12

credit hours of Legal Studies courses while in pre‐major status.

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2. For purposes of determining whether the English prerequisite to admission has been met, transfer credit will be

determined at the departmental level.

3. Transfer credit for all Legal Studies and Justice courses will be determined at the departmental level. Lower division

coursework at another institution will not be awarded transfer credit for an upper division course.

4. Proficiency in the use of computers and standard office software is an important component of the work of LNC

Paralegals. Students are strongly encouraged to build their technological skills through coursework in Computer

Information & Office Systems (CIOS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Computer & Network Technology

(CNT) as they progress through the legal nurse consulting program.

5. Campus restrictions for this program are enforced in accordance with American Bar Association Guidelines for the

Approval of Paralegal Education Programs. Therefore, the certificate cannot be completed at extended campuses.

Courses designated in this catalog as legal specialty courses may be taken only at the Anchorage campus.

6. Students interested in the LNC Paralegal certificate should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center before

enrolling in Legal Studies or LNC Paralegal courses. Certificate Requirements 1. Complete the following required core courses:

LEGL A101 Introduction to Law (3)

LEGL A215 Legal Ethics and the Role of the Legal Professional (3)

LEGL A356 Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing (3)

LEGL A367 Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice (3)

LEGL A377 Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery (3)

LEGL A380 Torts, Workers’ Compensation, and Insurance Law (3)

LEGL A385 Health Care Law and Regulatory Compliance (3)

LEGL A487 Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes (3)

LNC A347 Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal Principles and Practices (2)

LNC A348 Medical Records Review (1)

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NURS A442 Introduction to Forensic Nursing (3)

2. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each required course to receive the certificate. Courses may be repeated twice

to improve grades according to university or program policy.

3. All LNC Paralegal students must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.

4. A total of 30 credits is required for the certificate.

Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person “who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation,


responsible.” The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies provides students with the specialized skills and knowledge to

build a career performing substantive legal work under the supervision of a lawyer, in accordance with American Bar Association

standards, or to work in a variety of public service and government agencies where familiarity with government regulation and

legal processes is required. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.

The Associate of Applied Science Paralegal Studies is coordinated with the Bachelor of Arts Legal Studies. Students obtaining the

Associate degree may apply their core courses and general education credits toward completion of the baccalaureate degree.

Note: Students obtaining a degree are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The program offers training for


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of legal issues.

4. Develop and execute legal research plans using law library resources and commonly used legal research databases.




7. Relate legal rules and doctrines to client problems in the performance of entry‐level paralegal duties in a private law firm,

public legal service agency, or law department.

Admission Requirements 1. Students must complete the University’s Admission to Associate of Applied Science programs requirements.

2. Students must have completed ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C and (ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or

ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B. 3. Students must have a 2.00 overall GPA.

4. Students who do not meet the admissions requirements will be admitted as pre‐majors. Students may take up to 12 credit

hours of Legal Studies courses while in pre‐major status.



2. Campus restrictions for this program are enforced in accordance with American Bar Association Guidelines for the Approval

of Paralegal Education Programs. Therefore, the degree cannot be completed at extended campuses. Courses designated in

this catalog as legal specialty courses may be taken only at the Anchorage campus.

3. Students who have completed a Baccalaureate or Associate of Arts or Sciences degree at an accredited institution and have

completed written communication courses equivalent to those required for admission to the Paralegal Studies degree, with the

minimum grades required for admission, will be deemed to have completed all program general education requirements.

4. Students who have completed a Baccalaureate or Associate of Arts or Sciences degree at an accredited institution, but have not

completed written communication courses equivalent to those required for admission to the Paralegal Studies degree with the

minimum grades required for admission, will need to complete those written communication and minimum grade

requirements, but will otherwise be deemed to have completed all program general education requirements.

5. For purposes of determining whether the English prerequisite to admission has been met, transfer credit will be determined

at the departmental level.

6. Transfer credit for all Legal Studies and Justice courses will be determined at the departmental level.

7. Students interested in the Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center

before enrolling in Legal Studies courses.

8. Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in addition to the Associate of Applied Science should also consult an

academic advisor in their intended area of baccalaureate study for appropriate general elective course selections.

Degree Requirements 1. Complete 9 credits in written communications comprising ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C, (ENGL A211 or

ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214) with a minimum grade of B, and (ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL

A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B.

9 2. Complete 3 credits in oral communications comprising either (COMM A111, A235, A237 or A241) with a minimum

grade of C.

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3. Complete 3 credits in quantitative skills from the University’s General Education Requirements with a minimum grade

of D.

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4. Complete 3 credits in Computer Information & Office Systems or Computer Information Systems with a minimum

grade of C.

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5. Complete 12 credit hours selected from the General Course Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees

found at the beginning of this chapter with a minimum grade of D. Courses used to fulfill the Writing Proficiency, Oral

Communication Skills or Quantitative Skills or degree requirements may not be used to meet this requirement. No more

than 7 credits may be taken from any one disciplinary area. Note that students are strongly advised to select courses that also

meet the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees found at the beginning of this chapter.

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6. Complete 3 credit hours of any Legal Studies or Justice elective at the 100 level or above with a minimum grade of D. 3

7. Complete the following required core courses with a minimum grade of C (21‐24 credits):

LEGL A101 Introduction to Law

LEGL A215 Legal Ethics and the Role of the Legal Professional

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LEGL A356 Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing

LEGL A367 Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice

LEGL A377 Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery

LEGL A487 Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes

LEGL A495 Internship (3‐6)

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LEGL/JUST A340 Family Law (3)

LEGL/JUST A352 Criminal Law and Procedure (3)

LEGL A362 Contracts, Debt, and Principles of Ownership (3)



LEGL A489 Legal Studies Senior Seminar (3)

Other upper division law course from Justice or Legal Studies curriculum with Legal Studies Coordinator approval (3)

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9. Complete three credit hours from one of the following electives with a minimum grade of C.

JUST A315 Development of Law (3)

JUST/PS A343 Constitutional Law (3)

JUST A344 Courts and Civil Liberties (3)

JUST A374 The Courts (3)

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10. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each Legal Studies core course and in the selected Legal Studies and

Justice electives to receive the degree. Courses may be repeated twice to improve grades according to university or

program policy.

11. All Paralegal Studies majors must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.

12. A total of 60 credits is required for the degree.

Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies The Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies provides students with a broad educational background in American law and policy that

prepares them well for a lifetime of informed civic participation. Students will also acquire the technical skills and specialized

knowledge that will enable them to build a career working under the supervision of lawyers in federal and state agencies or court

systems, in a variety of legal service settings, in private law offices or corporate legal departments, and in a multitude of other

public and private organizations where familiarity with government regulation and legal processes is required. The program also

lays the academic foundation for students who later wish to advance to graduate programs in law or public policy. The program is




lawyers.





3. Interpret and accurately apply legal terminology and foundational principles of substantive and procedural law.





7. Assess and critique theories of law and the impact of American law, both historically and currently, on social and economic

relationships, access to public resources, and individual liberties.

8. Construct from disparate fields of substantive law a unified theory of law as a mechanism for ordering social and economic

relationships.

Admission Requirements 1. Students must complete the University’s Admission to Baccalaureate Programs Requirements.

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ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B.

3. Students must have a 2.00 overall GPA.





2. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a Certificate in Civic Engagement or to augment their degree with a

Justice Minor or a minor in another discipline. Students should note, however, that courses that may be used to satisfy

either the Legal Studies degree or the Justice Minor will not be counted toward the completion requirements of both

programs.




5. Proficiency in the use of computers and standard office software is an important component of legal practice. Students

are strongly encouraged to build their technological skills through coursework in Computer Information & Office

Systems (CIOS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Computer & Network Technology (CNT) as they progress

through the program.


Approval of Paralegal Education Programs. Therefore, the Legal Studies degree cannot be completed at extended

campuses. Courses designated in this catalog as legal specialty courses may be taken only at the Anchorage campus.

7. Transfer credit for Legal Studies and Justice courses will be determined at the departmental level.

8. Legal Studies majors who have completed the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies at the University of

Alaska Fairbanks will receive full transfer credit for their courses in accordance with the Articulation Agreement on file

in the Justice Center and posted on the Justice Center website. However, students must complete 120 total credit hours

for the degree; 42 of those credits must be upper division.

9. Students interested in the Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center before

enrolling in Legal Studies courses.

Degree Requirements 1. Complete 9 credits in written communications comprising ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C, (ENGL A211

or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214) with a minimum grade of B, and (ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or

ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B.


grade of C.

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3. Complete the University’s General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees in the areas of Quantitative

Skills, Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, found at the beginning of this chapter with a

minimum grade of D in each course.

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4. Complete the University‐required Integrative Capstone with a minimum grade of D. 3

5. Complete the following required core courses with a minimum grade of C in each course:


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6. Complete 15 credits (12 upper division) from the following list of law‐related electives with a minimum grade of C

in each course:

ATA A133 Aviation Law and Regulations (3)

BA A432 Real Estate Law (3)

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CM A401 Construction Law (3)

GEO A267 Boundary Law I (3)

GEO A457 Boundary Law II (3)

JPC A202 First Amendment and Media Ethics (3)

JPC A313 Movies and the First Amendment (3)

JUST A241 Business Law I (3)

JUST A242 Business Law II (3)

JUST/PS A343 Constitutional Law (3


JUST/JPC A413 Communications Law (3)





LEGL/JUST A485 Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights (3)

LEGL A495 Internship (with instructor approval) (3‐6)

PHIL A406 Philosophy of Law (3)

PS A424 International Law and Organizations (3)

SOC A308 Sociology of Law (3)

Other upper division law courses from the Justice or Legal Studies curriculum may be used to satisfy this

requirement with departmental approval. Only 6 credits of JUST 490 may be used to satisfy elective requirements

for the BA degree or minor in Legal Studies.

7. Complete a minimum of 3 credits of Civic Engagement Internship, CEL A395 with a minimum grade of C.

8. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each Legal Studies core course and in the Legal Studies electives to

receive the degree. Courses may be repeated twice to improve grades according to university or program policy.

9. All Legal Studies majors must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.

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10. A total of 120 credits is required for the degree. At least 42 credits must be upper division, 24 of which must be in

residence.


Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in another subject may obtain a minor in Legal Studies by completing each of the following

courses. The Legal Studies Minor provides students with the technical skills and specialized knowledge to work under the

supervision of lawyers in federal and state agencies or court systems, in a variety of legal service settings, in private law offices or

corporate legal departments, and in a multitude of other public and private organizations where familiarity with government

regulation and legal processes is required. The program also lays the academic foundation for students who later wish to advance to

graduate programs in law or public policy. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.

Note: Students obtaining a Legal Studies Minor are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The program offers training for


lawyers.

Student Learning Outcomes In addition to the broad‐based knowledge and critical thinking, writing, oral communication, and quantitative skills acquired in

their baccalaureate program, students who complete the Legal Studies Minor will:









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1. There are no formal admission standards for the Minor in Legal Studies. However, students completing the Minor must

take LEGL 356, Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing. The prerequisites for this class are ENGL A111 with a minimum

grade of C and (ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313

or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with minimum grade of B. Therefore, students who intend to complete a Legal Studies

Minor should begin their English coursework early in their program of study.




through the Legal Studies Minor.


Approval of Paralegal Education Programs. Therefore, the Legal Studies Minor cannot be completed at extended



5. Students interested in the Legal Studies Minor should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center before enrolling in

Legal Studies courses.

6. Legal Studies courses fulfill the Justice elective requirements for the Justice BA except where the student has elected a

Legal Studies Minor. Legal Studies courses cannot be used (counted twice) to meet both the requirements of the Legal

Studies Minor and the Bachelor of Arts in Justice.

Minor Requirements 1. A total of 21 credits is required for the minor.

2. A minimum grade of C in each course is required. Courses may be repeated twice to improve grades according to university

or program policy.

3. Students must complete the following courses (21‐24 credits):

LEGL A101 Introduction to Law 3

LEGL A215 Legal Ethics and the Role of the Legal Professional 3

LEGL A356 Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing 3

LEGL A367 Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice 3

LEGL A377 Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery 3

LEGL A487 Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes 3

LEGL A489 Legal Studies Senior Seminar 3 (or LEGL 495 Internship (3‐6) with instructor approval) 3

4. All students minoring in Legal Studies must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person “who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation,


responsible.” The Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies is designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate

degree and wish to continue their education. It provides students with the technical skills and specialized knowledge to work

under the supervision of lawyers in federal and state agencies or court systems, in a variety of legal service settings, in private law

offices or corporate legal departments, and in a multitude of other public and private organizations where familiarity with

government regulation and legal processes is required. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.



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Admission Requirements 1. Students must meet the university requirements for admission to post‐baccalaureate certificate programs listed in the

university catalog.

2. Students must have completed the equivalent of ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C and (ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or

ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum

grade of B. Students who have not met this English requirement may be admitted as pre‐majors and take up to 12 credit hours

in the program before being admitted as full majors.

3. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in their baccalaureate program.








4. Lower division coursework at another institution will not be awarded transfer credit for an upper division course.








7. Students interested in the Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice

Center before enrolling in Legal Studies courses.

Certificate Requirements 1. Complete the following required core courses (21‐24 credits):








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3. All Paralegal Studies students must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination.

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FACULTY John Angell, Professor Emeritus, [email protected]

Allan Barnes, Professor, [email protected]

Jason Brandeis, Assistant Professor, [email protected]

Sharon Chamard, Associate Professor, [email protected]

Robert Congdon, Professor Emeritus, [email protected]

Ronald Everett, Associate Professor, [email protected]

Cory Lepage, Assistant Professor, [email protected]

Bradley Myrstol, Assistant Professor, [email protected]

Troy Payne, Assistant Professor, [email protected]

Deborah Periman, Program Coordinator/Associate Professor, [email protected]

Marny Rivera, Associate Professor, [email protected]

Andre Rosay, Director, [email protected]

Nancy Schafer, Professor Emeritus, [email protected]

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From 2011-2012 catalog 02/16/2012

PARALEGAL STUDIES Consortium Library (LIB), Room 213, (907) 786-1810 http://justice.uaa.alaska.edu

Undergraduate Certificate, Paralegal Studies The Paralegal Studies Undergraduate Certificate Program is approved by the American Bar Association. ProgramThe UAA Justice Center, established by the Alaska Legislature in 1975, has a mandate to provide statewide justice‐

related education, research, and service. The Justice Center is an interdisciplinary unit that provides undergraduate, graduate, and

professional education; conducts research in the areas of crime, law, and justice; and provides service to government units, justice

agencies, and community organizations throughout urban and rural Alaska to promote a safe, healthy, and just society.

The Justice Center offers a variety of programs that prepare students for work in law‐related or public service fields. The core of

each program is a foundational sequence of courses combining theoretical knowledge of the law with skills‐based training in

American legal practice.

Legal Studies Goals 1. Students in all programs will acquire:

1. Broad‐based knowledge achieved through general college education.

2. 2. Exceptionally strong competency in critical thinking and in written and oral communication skills.

3. 3. Comprehensive Clear understanding of ethical responsibilities as assistants to attorneys,

governed by the rules of professional responsibility.ethics governing American judges, lawyers, and

paralegals..

4. 4. Legal Comprehensive legal vocabulary and understanding of procedure required to perform paralegal

duties in a civil practicejudicial processes. 5. 5. Operational knowledge of the interviewing and legal investigatory and discovery techniques required for

paralegal performance. 6. 6. Command of skills required for both law library and computerized legal research, and for memoranda

of legalcritical analysis, and technical drafting. 7. Knowledge of the variety of legal specialties performed by paralegals. 7. 8. Practical experienceKnowledge of theories of law, historical influences on the development of law, and

fundamental principles of substantive law.

8. Appreciation for the role of law in a law office or agency that allowsthe allocation of public resources and regulation of social and economic relationships.

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To accomplish these goals, the following program options are offered: Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal; Associate of

Applied Science, Paralegal Studies; Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies; Minor, Legal Studies; and Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate,

Paralegal Studies. Students may also work toward Pro Bono Service Honors.

Pro Bono Service Honors The Justice Center awards Pro Bono Service Honors to those Legal Studies students who work toward improving access to justice

by contributing volunteer service to Alaska legal aid agencies. Students majoring in any of the Legal Studies programs, as well as

Legal Studies Minors, are eligible to graduate with Pro Bono Service Honors upon satisfactory completion of the following

requirements:

1. Meet the catalog requirements for the Minor, Degree, or Certificate sought.

2. Complete, as applicable, the following number of volunteer hours with a legal services agency approved by the Legal Studies

Program Coordinator:

a. Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal: 50 hours

b. Associate Applied Science, Paralegal Studies: 60 hours

c. Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies: 120 hours

d. Minor, Legal Studies: 50 hours

e. Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies: 50 hours

3. Students intending to graduate with Pro Bono Service Honors must obtain written verification of their hours of service from

the legal service agency or agencies assisted.

4. In the semester they intend to graduate, students must submit their verification of service hours and written notice of their

intent to graduate with Pro Bono Service Honors to the Legal Studies Program Coordinator. The verification and notice must

be received by the Legal Studies Coordinator on or before the date established by the registrar’s office as the deadline to apply

classroom skillsfor graduation.

Certificate, Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person “who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation,


responsible.” In this context, a Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC) Paralegal augments his or her substantive legal knowledge with

specialized nursing education and experience. The LNC Paralegal Certificate is designed for registered nurses who hold an

associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution. The program provides students the same core legal

education all paralegal students receive, along with specialized courses directed toward medical issues in the practice of law. It

prepares students to work with lawyers providing medical expertise to law firms, health care institutions, insurance companies,

government agencies, and other organizations handling legal matters associated with health care; disabilities, physical or mental

injury, or death; medical credentialing, licensing, or privileges; workers’ compensation; or medical benefits. The program is




lawyers. Students completing the program may wish to sit for the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants Certification

Exam accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties. The program is not accredited as a nursing specialty.






of legal issues.

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7. Integrate substantive principles of law and medical/clinical practice in the analysis of medical evidence.

8. Formulate theories of injury causation pursuant to accepted principles of forensic nursing.

9. Construct from the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC) Code of Ethics and Conduct, the AALNC’s

Scope and Standards of Practice, and the Alaska Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Responsibility coherent principles of

ethical practice for the Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal.

Admission Requirements 1. Students must have completed ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of B and [(ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with minimum grade of B]. 2. Students must have a 2.00 overall GPA to be admitted to the Paralegal Studies meet the University

Admission Requirements for Admission to Undergraduate Certificate program. 3. Students must apply and be admitted to the program at the Anchorage campus before completing 12 credits of the paralegal core curriculum. Note: Special admission requirements for this certificate are enforced and certificates cannot be completed at extended campuses. Certain courses required for the certificate must be taken only at the Anchorage campus. 1. Students are encouraged to complete a Bachelor of Arts or and Associate of Arts in conjunction

with the Paralegal Certificate. Paralegal courses fulfill the Justice elective requirements for the Justice BA and the General Elective requirements for the Associate of Arts. Students who have already completed a degree at an accredited institution whose composition courses meet UAA’s written communication and program admission requirements need only complete the Paralegal core courses. Transfer credit for some core courses may be determined at the departmental level. Students interested in the Paralegal Studies Certificate program should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center before enrolling in paralegal coursesDegree Programs.

2. Students must hold an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited institution before receiving the

LNC Paralegal Certificate. Students holding an associate of applied science degree in nursing who have satisfied the

university’s general education requirements may also receive the certificate. Nursing majors and pre‐majors who have not

completed their degree will be admitted to the program as pre‐majors and may proceed through the Legal Studies and Justice

courses in the program provided all individual course prerequisites are met. Courses with the LNC prefix are open to nursing

graduates only.

3. Students must have completed the equivalent of ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C and (ENGL A211 or ENGL

A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a

minimum grade of B.

4. Students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their degree program or hold a 2.0 overall GPA at UAA to be

admitted to the program as majors or pre‐majors.

5. Students who do not meet the admissions requirements will be admitted as pre‐majors. Students may take up to 12

credit hours of Legal Studies courses while in pre‐major status.





3. Transfer credit for all Legal Studies and Justice courses will be determined at the departmental level. Lower division

coursework at another institution will not be awarded transfer credit for an upper division course.

4. Proficiency in the use of computers and standard office software is an important component of the work of LNC

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Paralegals. Students are strongly encouraged to build their technological skills through coursework in Computer

Information & Office Systems (CIOS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), or Computer & Network Technology

(CNT) as they progress through the legal nurse consulting program.




6. Students interested in the LNC Paralegal certificate should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center before

enrolling in Legal Studies or LNC Paralegal courses. Certificate Requirements 1. Complete 6 credits of written communications courses with a minimum grade of B ENGL A111 Methods of Written Communication 3 and one of the following: 3 ENGL A211 Academic Writing About Literature (3) ENGL A212 Technical Writing (3) ENGL A213 Writing in the Social and Natural Sciences (3) ENGL A214 Persuasive Writing (3) ENGL A311 Advanced Composition (3) ENGL A312 Advanced Technical Writing (3) ENGL A313 Professional Writing (3) ENGL A414 Research Writing (3) ENGL A487 Standard Written English (3) 2. Complete the following required core courses (28 credits): JUST A495 Internship (1-6) 3 PARL A101 Introduction to Law 3 PARL A215 Paralegal Studies 3 PARL A235 Factual Investigation and Interviewing 2 PARL A236 Ethics and Paralegals 1 PARL A238 Civil Procedure 3 PARL A356 Legal Research 3 PARL A375 Litigation 3 PARL A456 Advanced Legal Analysis and Writing 4 PARL A470 Law of Government Regulation 3 3. Complete one of the following elective courses (3 credits): 3 PARL/ JUST A340 Family Law (3) 3 PARL/ JUST A352 Substantive Criminal Law (3) PARL/ JUST A354 Criminal Procedure (3) PARL A362 Commercial Law (3) Other upper division law course from Justice or Paralegal curriculum with paralegal coordinator approval (3)

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LNC A347 Legal Nurse Consultant Paralegal Principles and Practices (2)

LNC A348 Medical Records Review (1)

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NURS A442 Introduction to Forensic Nursing (3)

2. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each paralegal core required course to receive the certificate. Courses may be repeated twice to improve grades according to university or program policy.

3. 7. All LNC Paralegal students must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.


Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person “who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation,


responsible.” The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies provides students with the specialized skills and knowledge to

build a career performing substantive legal work under the supervision of a lawyer, in accordance with American Bar Association

standards, or to work in a variety of public service and government agencies where familiarity with government regulation and

legal processes is required. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.

The Associate of Applied Science Paralegal Studies is coordinated with the Bachelor of Arts Legal Studies. Students obtaining the

Associate degree may apply their core courses and general education credits toward completion of the baccalaureate degree.

Note: GraduatesStudents obtaining a degree are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The Paralegal Studies Certificate program is aoffers training program for paralegalsparaprofessionals who are authorized to perform substantive legal work under the supervision of ana licensed attorney. The program does not train lawyers or legal administrators. Student Learning Outcomes Students who complete this program will:





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Admission Requirements 1. Students must complete the University’s Admission to Associate of Applied Science programs requirements.


ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B. 3. Students must have a 2.00 overall GPA.





2. Campus restrictions for this program are enforced in accordance with American Bar Association Guidelines for the Approval

of Paralegal Education Programs. Therefore, the degree cannot be completed at extended campuses. Courses designated in

this catalog as legal specialty courses may be taken only at the Anchorage campus.

3. Students who have completed a Baccalaureate or Associate of Arts or Sciences degree at an accredited institution and have

completed written communication courses equivalent to those required for admission to the Paralegal Studies degree, with the

minimum grades required for admission, will be deemed to have completed all program general education requirements.

4. Students who have completed a Baccalaureate or Associate of Arts or Sciences degree at an accredited institution, but have not

completed written communication courses equivalent to those required for admission to the Paralegal Studies degree with the

minimum grades required for admission, will need to complete those written communication and minimum grade

requirements, but will otherwise be deemed to have completed all program general education requirements.

5. For purposes of determining whether the English prerequisite to admission has been met, transfer credit will be determined

at the departmental level.


7. Students interested in the Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center

before enrolling in Legal Studies courses.

8. Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in addition to the Associate of Applied Science should also consult an

academic advisor in their intended area of baccalaureate study for appropriate general elective course selections.

Degree Requirements 1. Complete 9 credits in written communications comprising ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C, (ENGL A211 or

ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214) with a minimum grade of B, and (ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL

A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B.


grade of C.

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3. Complete 3 credits in quantitative skills from the University’s General Education Requirements with a minimum grade

of D.

3

4. Complete 3 credits in Computer Information & Office Systems or Computer Information Systems with a minimum

grade of C.

3

5. Complete 12 credit hours selected from the General Course Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees

found at the beginning of this chapter with a minimum grade of D. Courses used to fulfill the Writing Proficiency, Oral

Communication Skills or Quantitative Skills or degree requirements may not be used to meet this requirement. No more

than 7 credits may be taken from any one disciplinary area. Note that students are strongly advised to select courses that also

meet the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees found at the beginning of this chapter.

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8. Complete one of the following upper division Legal Studies elective courses with a minimum grade of C (3 credits):







Other upper division law course from Justice or Legal Studies curriculum with Legal Studies Coordinator approval (3)

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9. Complete three credit hours from one of the following electives with a minimum grade of C.


JUST/PS A343 Constitutional Law (3)


JUST A374 The Courts (3)

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10. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each Legal Studies core course and in the selected Legal Studies and

Justice electives to receive the degree. Courses may be repeated twice to improve grades according to university or

program policy.

11. All Paralegal Studies majors must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.

12. A total of 60 credits is required for the degree.

Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies The Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies provides students with a broad educational background in American law and policy that

prepares them well for a lifetime of informed civic participation. Students will also acquire the technical skills and specialized

knowledge that will enable them to build a career working under the supervision of lawyers in federal and state agencies or court

systems, in a variety of legal service settings, in private law offices or corporate legal departments, and in a multitude of other

public and private organizations where familiarity with government regulation and legal processes is required. The program also

lays the academic foundation for students who later wish to advance to graduate programs in law or public policy. The program is




lawyers.










7. Assess and critique theories of law and the impact of American law, both historically and currently, on social and economic

relationships, access to public resources, and individual liberties.

8. Construct from disparate fields of substantive law a unified theory of law as a mechanism for ordering social and economic

relationships.

Admission Requirements 1. Students must complete the University’s Admission to Baccalaureate Programs Requirements.


ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B.

3. Students must have a 2.00 overall GPA.

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2. Students are strongly encouraged to complete a Certificate in Civic Engagement or to augment their degree with a

Justice Minor or a minor in another discipline. Students should note, however, that courses that may be used to satisfy

either the Legal Studies degree or the Justice Minor will not be counted toward the completion requirements of both

programs.









Approval of Paralegal Education Programs. Therefore, the Legal Studies degree cannot be completed at extended



8. Legal Studies majors who have completed the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies at the University of

Alaska Fairbanks will receive full transfer credit for their courses in accordance with the Articulation Agreement on file

in the Justice Center and posted on the Justice Center website. However, students must complete 120 total credit hours

for the degree; 42 of those credits must be upper division.

9. Students interested in the Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center before

enrolling in Legal Studies courses.

Degree Requirements 1. Complete 9 credits in written communications comprising ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C, (ENGL A211

or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214) with a minimum grade of B, and (ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or

ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum grade of B.


grade of C.

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3. Complete the University’s General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees in the areas of Quantitative

Skills, Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, found at the beginning of this chapter with a

minimum grade of D in each course.

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4. Complete the University‐required Integrative Capstone with a minimum grade of D. 3

5. Complete the following required core courses with a minimum grade of C in each course:


JUST A374 Courts (3)








LEGL 489 Legal Studies Senior Seminar (3)

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6. Complete 15 credits (12 upper division) from the following list of law‐related electives with a minimum grade of C

in each course:

ATA A133 Aviation Law and Regulations (3)

BA A432 Real Estate Law (3)

CM A401 Construction Law (3)

GEO A267 Boundary Law I (3)

GEO A457 Boundary Law II (3)

JPC A202 First Amendment and Media Ethics (3)

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JUST A241 Business Law I (3)

JUST A242 Business Law II (3)

JUST/PS A343 Constitutional Law (3


JUST/JPC A413 Communications Law (3)





LEGL/JUST A485 Tribal Courts and Alaska Native Rights (3)

LEGL A495 Internship (with instructor approval) (3‐6)

PHIL A406 Philosophy of Law (3)

PS A424 International Law and Organizations (3)

SOC A308 Sociology of Law (3)

Other upper division law courses from the Justice or Legal Studies curriculum may be used to satisfy this

requirement with departmental approval. Only 6 credits of JUST 490 may be used to satisfy elective requirements

for the BA degree or minor in Legal Studies.

7. Complete a minimum of 3 credits of Civic Engagement Internship, CEL A395 with a minimum grade of C.

8. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each Legal Studies core course and in the Legal Studies electives

to receive the degree. Courses may be repeated twice to improve grades according to university or program

policy.

9. All Legal Studies majors must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.

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10. A total of 120 credits is required for the degree. At least 42 credits must be upper division, 24 of which must be in

residence.


Students seeking a baccalaureate degree in another subject may obtain a minor in Legal Studies by completing each of the following

courses. The Legal Studies Minor provides students with the technical skills and specialized knowledge to work under the

supervision of lawyers in federal and state agencies or court systems, in a variety of legal service settings, in private law offices or

corporate legal departments, and in a multitude of other public and private organizations where familiarity with government

regulation and legal processes is required. The program also lays the academic foundation for students who later wish to advance to

graduate programs in law or public policy. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.

Note: Students obtaining a Legal Studies Minor are not authorized to provide direct legal services to the public. The program offers training for


lawyers.

Student Learning Outcomes In addition to the broad‐based knowledge and critical thinking, writing, oral communication, and quantitative skills acquired in

their baccalaureate program, students who complete the Legal Studies Minor will:









Advising 1. There are no formal admission standards for the Minor in Legal Studies. However, students completing the Minor must

take LEGL 356, Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing. The prerequisites for this class are ENGL A111 with a minimum

grade of C and (ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313

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Minor should begin their English coursework early in their program of study.




through the Legal Studies Minor.


Approval of Paralegal Education Programs. Therefore, the Legal Studies Minor cannot be completed at extended



5. Students interested in the Legal Studies Minor should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice Center before enrolling in

Legal Studies courses.

6. Legal Studies courses fulfill the Justice elective requirements for the Justice BA except where the student has elected a

Legal Studies Minor. Legal Studies courses cannot be used (counted twice) to meet both the requirements of the Legal

Studies Minor and the Bachelor of Arts in Justice.

Minor Requirements 1. A total of 21 credits is required for the minor.

2. A minimum grade of C in each course is required. Courses may be repeated twice to improve grades according to university

or program policy.

3. Students must complete the following courses (21‐24 credits):

LEGL A101 Introduction to Law 3

LEGL A215 Legal Ethics and the Role of the Legal Professional 3

LEGL A356 Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing 3

LEGL A367 Civil Procedure and Pretrial Practice 3

LEGL A377 Evidence, Investigation, and Discovery 3

LEGL A487 Trial and Advanced Litigation Processes 3

LEGL A489 Legal Studies Senior Seminar 3 (or LEGL 495 Internship (3‐6) with instructor approval) 3

4. All students minoring in Legal Studies must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination. There is no minimum score required for

graduation.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as a person “who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation,


responsible.” The Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Studies is designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate

degree and wish to continue their education. It provides students with the technical skills and specialized knowledge to work

under the supervision of lawyers in federal and state agencies or court systems, in a variety of legal service settings, in private law

offices or corporate legal departments, and in a multitude of other public and private organizations where familiarity with

government regulation and legal processes is required. The program is approved by the American Bar Association.



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Admission Requirements 1. Students must meet the university requirements for admission to post‐baccalaureate certificate programs listed in the

university catalog.

2. Students must have completed the equivalent of ENGL A111 with a minimum grade of C and (ENGL A211 or ENGL A212 or

ENGL A213 or ENGL A214 or ENGL A311 or ENGL A312 or ENGL A313 or ENGL A414 or ENGL A487) with a minimum

grade of B. Students who have not met this English requirement may be admitted as pre‐majors and take up to 12 credit hours

in the program before being admitted as full majors.

3. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in their baccalaureate program.








4. Lower division coursework at another institution will not be awarded transfer credit for an upper division course.








7. Students interested in the Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal Studies should consult a faculty advisor in the Justice

Center before enrolling in Legal Studies courses.

Certificate Requirements 1. Complete the following required core courses (21‐24 credits):








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3. All Paralegal Studies students must take the Legal Studies Exit Examination.

There is no minimum score required for graduation.


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John Angell, Professor Emeritus, [email protected]

Allan Barnes, Professor, [email protected] Jason Brandeis, Assistant Professor, [email protected] Sharon Chamard, Associate Professor, [email protected] Robert Congdon, Professor Emeritus, [email protected]

Ronald Everett, Associate Professor, [email protected] Cory Lepage, Assistant Professor, [email protected]

Bradley Myrstol, Assistant Professor, [email protected] Troy Payne, Assistant Professor, [email protected] Deborah Periman, Program Coordinator/Associate Professor, [email protected] Marny Rivera, Assistant Professor, AFMSR1 [email protected] Andre Rosay, Director/Marny Rivera, Associate Professor, [email protected] Andre Rosay, Director, [email protected]

Nancy Schafer, Professor Emeritus, AHNES@ uaa.alaska.edu


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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Professional Studies Building (PSB), Room 224, (907) 786-4481

www.uaa.alaska.edu/coe

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (with Teacher

Certification) Individuals interested in undergraduate elementary teacher preparation may obtain either a BA in Elementary Education

or a Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education with elementary teacher certification. See Chapter 11, Post‐

Baccalaureate Certificate Programs, for more information.

The BA in Elementary Education is a professional degree nationally recognized by the Association of Childhood

Education International (ACEI). Unique features of the program include an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching in

Alaska’s context; a strong liberal studies focus; exposure to a range of teaching and curriculum design approaches,

including integration of educational technology; and focused field experiences, developmentally sequenced and in a

variety of school/classroom settings. Applicants are encouraged to take EDFN A101 Introduction to Education (3 credits)

to learn more about the field of education. Elementary Education supports an Honors Track option. See an advisor for

course guidance.

Student Learning Outcomes Student learning outcomes for the program are based on the Standards for Alaska’s Teachers located at

www.eed.state.ak.us/standards and the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) standards located at

www.acei.org. Within a culturally responsive framework, program graduates will:

1. Construct learning opportunities that support K‐6 students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation.

2. Design and implement curriculum that supports K‐6 students’ learning of language arts, science, mathematics, social

studies, the arts, health, and physical education.

3. Plan and implement instruction based on knowledge of K‐6 students, learning, theory, curriculum, and community.

4. Create appropriate instructional opportunities to address diversity.

5. Use teaching strategies that encourage development of critical thinking and problem solving.

6. Foster active engagement in learning and create supportive learning environments.

7. Use effective communication strategies to foster inquiry and support interaction among K‐6 students.

8. Use formal and informal assessments to inform and improve instructional practice.

9. Reflect on practice and engage in professional growth activities.

10. Establish positive collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and the community.

Admission Requirements Admission to the University of Alaska Anchorage: Elementary Education Major Applicants must complete the Admission to Baccalaureate Programs Requirements in Chapter 7, Academic Standards

and Regulations. Application forms are available at: www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions.

Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education: Elementary Education Major In order to be admitted to the Department of Teaching and Learning, students must:

1. Submit an application to the Department of Teaching and Learning.

2. Complete the Tier I Basic College‐Level Skills General Education Requirements.

3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

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4. Have a GPA of 3.00 in Major Requirements.

5. Successfully complete the Praxis I: Pre‐Professional Skills Test (PPST). Contact the Department of Teaching and

Learning for current passing scores.

6. Successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C or higher: EDEL A205 Becoming an Elementary

Teacher and EDSE A212 Human Development and Learning.

7. Submit Interested Person Report.

Note: Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning is competitive. Qualified applicants are accepted on a space‐

available basis. Admission to the university as an Elementary Education major does not guarantee admission to the

department.

Admission to Field Experiences Admission to field experiences is separate from admission to the

program and may be limited by community partners. See Field

Placements located at the beginning of the College of Education

section of this chapter. Applications for Practicum II and

Internship courses must be submitted by the semester before

enrolling in Practicum II. Qualified applicants are accepted on a

space‐available basis. Admission to the Department of Teaching

and Learning does not guarantee admission to the field

experiences.

The Elementary Programs Admission Committee determines a

candidate’s readiness to enroll in all field experiences. The

candidate must realize that requirements set forth below constitute

minimum preparation, and it may be the judgment of the

committee that the candidate needs further work to develop

content knowledge or skills to work with children.

Elementary Practicum II and Internship

Admission Criteria The Elementary Practicum II increases the time in the classroom

and the planning and teaching experiences, with focus on the

classroom environment, math and science. The Elementary

Internship includes a capstone seminar and extensive, supervised

teaching experiences in an elementary classroom. Emphasis is

placed on meeting the Alaska Beginning Teacher Standards.

Criteria include the following:

1. Meet all the requirements for and be admitted to the

Department of Teaching and Learning as an Elementary

Education major.

2. Submit an application form for admission to Internship,

including a resume and letter of introduction, by the

department’s published deadline.

3. Participate in a screening interview.

4. Complete all degree courses with the exceptions of the

Practicum II block, EDEL A492B and EDEL A495B.

5. Successfully complete the Praxis II: Elementary Content

Knowledge (0014). Contact the Department of Teaching and

Learning for current passing score.



8. Apply for the Student Teaching Authorization Certificate. This

application includes fingerprinting and a criminal background

check. Fee required. Contact COE advisors for more

information.

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9. A current Student Teaching Authorization Certificate is

necessary for Internship. Academic Progress Satisfactory progress in the practicum courses (EDEL A395 and EDEL A495A) is required for enrollment in the internship

(EDEL A495B). All Major Requirements, EDSE A212 and MATH A205 must be completed with a grade of C or higher in

order to obtain an institutional recommendation for elementary teacher certification.

Graduation Requirements Candidates must complete the following graduation requirements:

A. General University Requirements Complete the General University Requirements for all Baccalaureate Degrees listed at the beginning of this chapter.

B. General Education Requirements Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees listed at the beginning of this chapter.

C Background Check Requirements See Field Placements located at the beginning of the College of Education section of this chapter.

D. Liberal Studies Area Complete the liberal studies area. These courses are selected to provide future elementary teachers with the skills

and background knowledge in the various subjects they will be expected to teach. The selection is based on national

and state standards for content preparation. Some of the liberal studies courses may also be used to meet General

Education Requirements (GERs).

Sciences Core (15‐24 credits)

LSIS A102 Origins: Earth‐Solar System‐Life (5) 5‐8

or

GEOL A111 Physical Geology (4)

and

ASTR A103 Solar System Astronomy (3)

and

ASTR 103L Solar System Astronomy Lab (1)

or

ASTR A104 Stars,Galaxies and Cosmology (3)

and

ASTR A104L Stars, Galaxies and Cosm. Lab (1)

LSIS A201 Life on Earth (5) 5‐8

or

BIOL A102 Introductory Biology (3)

and

BIOL A103 Introductory Biology Lab (1)

and

BIOL A115 Fund. of Biology I (4)

or

BIOL A116 Fund. of Biology II (4)

LSIS A202 Concepts and Processes: Natural

Sciences (5) 5‐8

or

PHYS A115 Physical Science (3)

and

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PHYS A115L Physical Science Lab (1)

or

PHYS A123 Basic Physics (3)

and

PHYS A123L Basic Physics Lab (1)

and

CHEM A103 Survey of Chemistry (3)

and

CHEM A103L Survey of Chemistry Lab (1)

Social Sciences (SS) and Humanities (HUM) Core (33‐36 credits)

Students must meet GERs for Baccalaureate Degrees including 6 credits of social sciences (SS) from two

different disciplines and 6 credits of humanities (HUM).

ANTH A250 The Rise of Civilization (SS GER) (3) 3

or

HIST A390 Themes in World History (3)

HIST A131 History of United States I

(HUM GER) (3) 3

or

HIST A132 History of United States II

(HUM GER) (3) or

HIST A355 Major Themes in US History (3)

EDSE A212 Human Development and Learning (3) 3

ENGL A121 Introduction to Literature

(HUM GER) (3) 3

or

ENGL A201 Masterpieces of World

Literature I (HUM GER) (3)

or


Literature II (HUM GER) (3) HUM A211 Introduction to Humanities I

(HUM GER) (3) 3

or

HUM A212 Introduction to Humanities II

(HUM GER) (3) or

HNRS A192 HNRS Seminar: Enduring

Books (3)

LSSS A111 Cultural Foundations of Human

Behavior (SS GER) (3) 3

or

HNRS A292 Seminar in Soc Science (3)

or

ANTH A202 Cultural Anthropology (3)

LSIC A231 Truth, Beauty and Goodness (3) 3

or

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PHIL A301 Ethics (3)

LSSS A311 People, Places and Ecosystems 3

or

ENVI A211 Environmental Science:

Systems and Processes (3)

LSIC A331 Power, Authority and Governance (3) 3

or

SOC/PS A351 Political Sociology (3)

Select from the following: 3‐6

LSSS A312 Individuals, Groups and Institutions (3)

PSY A111 General Psychology (3)

and

SOC A101 Introduction to Sociology(3)

PSY/SOC A375 Social Psychology (3)

LSIC A332 Science, Technology and Culture (3)

Select one course from GER fine arts list 3

Mathematical Skills (9‐13 credits)

MATH A205 Communicating Mathematical Ideas 3

and

STAT A252 Elementary Statistics (3) 3‐4

or

STAT A253 Applied Statistics for the Sciences (4)

and

Select one additional course from the GER

quantitative skills list 3‐6

Oral and Written Communication Skills (9 credits)

Select one course from GER oral communication list 3

Select two courses from GER written communication list 6

E. Major Requirements It is recommended that students complete EDFN A101 Introduction to Education prior to enrolling in the following

major courses. It is strongly recommended that you see an advisor to stay on track. Field experiences in public

schools are required as part of most courses.

1. Complete the following core courses (22 credits)

EDEC A242 Family and Community Partnerships (3) 3

or

HNRS A310 Community Service:

Theory and Practice (3)

EDEL A205 Becoming an Elementary Teacher 2

EDFN A206 Introduction to Assessment in

Education 1

EDFN A300 Philosophical and Social Context of

American Education (3) 3

or

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EDFN A304 Comparative Education (3)

EDFN A301 Foundations of Literacy and

Language Development 3

EDFN A302 Foundations of Educational Technology 2

EDEL A392 Elementary Education Seminar I:

Culturally Responsive Teaching 2

EDFN A478 Issues in Alaska Native Education, K‐12 3

EDSE A482 Inclusive Classrooms for All Children 3

2. Complete the following methods courses (18 credits)

EDEC A106 Creativity and the Arts in Early

Childhood Education 3

EDEL A325 Teaching Literacy in Elementary Schools 6

EDEL A327 Teaching Social Studies in Elementary

Schools 2

EDEL A426 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary

Schools 3

EDEL A428 Teaching Science in Elementary Schools 2

PEP A345 Incorporating Health and Physical

Activity into the Pre‐K‐6 Classroom 2

**Concurrent enrollment in multiple courses is required. See an advisor for details.

3. Complete the following field experiences and internship (16‐19 credits)

EDEL A395 Elementary Education Practicum I:

Diversity, Literacy, Social Studies 2

EDEL A492A Elementary Education Seminar II:

Learning Environment 2

EDEL A492B Elementary Education Seminar III:

Teaching Capstone 3

EDEL A495A Practicum II 3

EDEL A495B Elementary Education Internship 6‐9

For Honors Option Senior Requirement:

HRNS A499 Thesis (3) and

EDEL A495B Elementary Education

Internship (6)

4. A total of 122‐141 credits is required for the degree, of which 42 credits must be upper division.

BAEL and Honors College Option Take the following Honors College Core Program Courses (16 credits)

HNRS A192 Honors Seminar: Enduring Books 3

HNRS A292 Honors Seminar in Social Science 3

HNRS A310 Community Service: Theory and Practice 3

HNRS A392 Honors Thesis Seminar 1

HNRS A499 Thesis 3

and taken concurrently with EDEL A495B Internship (6) 3

(three credits of Internship toward Senior Requirement)

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Important: See an advisor if considering the Honors Option.

Institutional Recommendation,

Elementary Teacher Certification (K-6) Following are the requirements for an institutional recommendation:

1. Major requirements completed with a grade of C or higher.

2. Cumulative GPA of 2.75.

3. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all Major Requirements, EDSE A212 and MATH A205.

4. Passing scores on the Praxis I (PPST) and Praxis II (0014) exams.

5. Internship satisfactorily completed.

6. BA in Elementary Education degree conferred.

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ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Professional Studies Building (PSB), Room 224, (907) 786-4481

www.uaa.alaska.edu/coe

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education (with Teacher

Certification) Individuals interested in undergraduate elementary teacher preparation may obtain either a BA in Elementary Education

or a Post‐Baccalaureate Certificate in Elementary Education with elementary teacher certification. See Chapter 11, Post‐

Baccalaureate Certificate Programs, for more information.

The BA in Elementary Education is a professional degree nationally recognized by the Association of Childhood

Education International (ACEI). Unique features of the program include an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching in

Alaska’s context; a strong liberal studies focus; exposure to a range of teaching and curriculum design approaches,

including integration of educational technology; and focused field experiences, developmentally sequenced and in a

variety of school/classroom settings. Applicants are encouraged to take EDFN A101 Introduction to Education (3 credits)

to learn more about the field of education. Elementary Education supports an Honors Track option. See an advisor for

course guidance.

Student Learning Outcomes Student learning outcomes for the program are based on the Standards for Alaska’s Teachers located at

www.eed.state.ak.us/standards and the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) standards located at

www.acei.org. Within a culturally responsive framework, program graduates will:

1. Construct learning opportunities that support K‐6 students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation.

2. Design and implement curriculum that supports K‐6 students’ learning of language arts, science, mathematics, social

studies, the arts, health, and physical education.

3. Plan and implement instruction based on knowledge of K‐6 students, learning, theory, curriculum, and community.

4. Create appropriate instructional opportunities to address diversity.

5. Use teaching strategies that encourage development of critical thinking and problem solving.

6. Foster active engagement in learning and create supportive learning environments.

7. Use effective communication strategies to foster inquiry and support interaction among K‐6 students.

8. Use formal and informal assessments to inform and improve instructional practice.

9. Reflect on practice and engage in professional growth activities.

10. Establish positive collaborative relationships with families, colleagues, and the community.

Admission Requirements Admission to the University of Alaska Anchorage: Elementary Education Major Applicants must complete the Admission to Baccalaureate Programs Requirements in Chapter 7, Academic Standards

and Regulations. Application forms are available at: www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions.

Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning, College of Education: Elementary Education Major In order to be admitted to the Department of Teaching and Learning, students must:

1. Submit an application to the Department of Teaching and Learning.

2. Complete the Tier I Basic College‐Level Skills General Education Requirements.


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5. Successfully complete the Praxis I: Pre‐Professional Skills Test (PPST). Contact the Department of Teaching and

Learning for current passing scores.

6. Successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C or higher: EDEL A205 Becoming an Elementary

Teacher and EDSE A212 Human Development and Learning or PSY A245 Child Development.

7. Submit Interested Person Report.

Note: Admission to the Department of Teaching and Learning is competitive. Qualified applicants are accepted on a space‐

available basis. Admission to the university as an Elementary Education major does not guarantee admission to the

department.

Admission to Field Experiences Admission to field experiences is separate from admission to the

program and may be limited by community partners. See Field

Placements located at the beginning of the College of Education

section of this chapter. Applications for practicaPracticum II and

internshipInternship courses must be submitted by February 15 or

October 15the semester before enrolling in Practicum II. Qualified

applicants are accepted on a space‐available basis. Admission to

the Department of Teaching and Learning does not guarantee

admission to the field experiences.

The Elementary Programs Admission Committee determines a

candidate’s readiness to enroll in all field experiences. The

candidate must realize that requirements set forth below constitute

minimum preparation, and it may be the judgment of the

committee that the candidate needs further work to develop

content knowledge or skills to work with children.

Elementary Practicum I Admission Criteria Practicum I includes blocked courses in literacy and social studies methodology, a seminar in culturally responsive teaching,

and a supervised experience in an elementary classroom with a diverse student population.



Education major.

2. Submit an application form for Practicum I by the department’s published deadline.

3. Complete EDFN A301 with a minimum grade of C.



6. Submit a current Interested Person Report.

Elementary Practicum II Admission Criteria

Practicum II includes blocked courses in mathematics and science methodology, a seminar in designing learning

environments, and a supervised experience in an elementary classroom.

1. Meet all requirements for Practicum I.

2. Submit an application form for Practicum II, including a resume and letter of introduction, by the department’s

published deadline.

3. Complete EDFN A300 or EDFN A304, EDFN A302, and EDFN A392 with a minimum grade of C and EDEL A395

with a P.


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5. Apply for the Student Teaching Authorization Certificate. This application includes fingerprinting and a criminal

background check. Contact COE Clinical Services and Certification for more information.

6. Provide evidence of current physical examination. This service is available free at the UAA Student Health Center.

7. Maintain student health insurance throughout Practicum II. Candidates may purchase this insurance through UAA.

Elementary and Internship Admission Criteria The Elementary Practicum II increases the time in the classroom

and the planning and teaching experiences, with focus on the

classroom environment, math and science. The Elementary

Internship includes a capstone seminar and extensive, supervised

teaching experiences in an elementary classroom. Emphasis will

beis placed on meeting the Alaska Beginning Teacher Standards.

Criteria include the following:



Education major.

1. Meet all the requirements for and be admitted to the Department of Teaching and Learning as an Elementary

Education major.

2. Submit an application form for admission to internship

Internship, including a resume and letter of introduction, by

the department’s published deadline.


4. Complete all degree courses with the exceptions of the

Practicum II block, EDEL A492B and EDEL A495B.

4. 5. Successfully complete the Praxis II: Elementary Content

Knowledge (0014). Contact the Department of Teaching and

Learning for current passing score.

5. 6. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

6. 7. Have a GPA of 3.00 in Major Requirements.

8. Apply for the Student Teaching Authorization Certificate. This

application includes fingerprinting and a criminal background

check. 7. Submit

aFee required. Contact COE advisors for more information.

9. A current Student Teaching Authorization Certificate. is

necessary for Internship. Academic Progress Satisfactory progress in the practicum courses (EDEL A395 and EDEL A495A) is required for enrollment in the internship

(EDEL A495B). All Major Requirements, EDSE A212/PSY A245, and MATH A205 must be completed with a grade of C or

higher in order to obtain an institutional recommendation for elementary teacher certification.

Graduation Requirements Candidates must complete the following graduation requirements:

A. General University Requirements Complete the General University Requirements for Allall Baccalaureate Degrees listed at the beginning of this

chapter.


C Background Check Requirements See Field Placements located at the beginning of the College of Education section of this chapter.


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D. Liberal Studies Area Complete the liberal studies area. These courses are selected to provide future elementary teachers with the skills

and background knowledge in the various subjects they will be expected to teach. The selection is based on national

and state standards for content preparation. Some of the liberal studies courses may also be used to meet General

Education Requirements (GERs).

Liberal Studies Integrated Sciences Core (15‐24 credits)

LSIS A102 Origins: Earth‐Solar System‐Life (5) 5‐8

or

GEOL A111 Physical Geology (4)

and

ASTR A103 Solar System Astronomy (3)

and

ASTR 103L Solar System Astronomy Lab (1)

or

ASTR A104 Stars,Galaxies and Cosmology (3)

and

ASTR A104L Stars, Galaxies and Cosm. Lab (1)

LSIS A201 Life on Earth (5) 5‐8

or

BIOL A102 Introductory Biology (3)

and

BIOL A103 Introductory Biology Lab (1)

and

BIOL A115 Fund. of Biology I (4)

or

BIOL A116 Fund. of Biology II (4)

LSIS A202 Concepts and Processes: Natural

Sciences (5) 5‐8

Liberal Studies Integrative Core (9 credits)

LSIC/

PHIL A231 Truth, Beauty, and Goodness 3

LSIC A331 Power, Authority, and Governance 3

LSIC A332 or

PHYS A115 Physical Science, Technology, and Culture 3 (3)

Liberal Studies and

PHYS A115L Physical Science Lab (1)

or

PHYS A123 Basic Physics (3)

and

PHYS A123L Basic Physics Lab (1)

and

CHEM A103 Survey of Chemistry (3)

and

CHEM A103L Survey of Chemistry Lab (1)

Social Sciences (SS) and Humanities (HUM) Core (2733‐36 credits)

Students must meet GERs for Baccalaureate Degrees including 6 credits of social sciences (SS) from two

different disciplines and 6 credits of humanities (HUM).

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ANTH A250 The Rise of Civilization (SS GER) (3) 3

or

HIST A390 Themes in World History (3)

HIST A131 History of United States I

(HUM GER) (3) 3

or

HIST A132 History of United States II

(HUM GER) (3) or

HIST A355 Major Themes in US History (3)

EDSE A212 Human Development and Learning (3) 3

or

PSY A245 Child Development (3)

ENGL A121 Introduction to Literature 3

(HUM GER) (3) 3

or

or


Literature I

(HUM GER) (3)

or


Literature II

(HUM GER) (3) HUM A211 Introduction to Humanities I

(HUM GER) (3) 3

or

HUM A212 Introduction to Humanities II

(HUM GER) (3) or

HNRS A192 HNRS Seminar: Enduring

Books (3)

LSSS A111 Cultural Foundations of Human

Behavior (SS GER) (3) 3

or

HNRS A292 Seminar in Soc Science (3)

or

ANTH A202 Cultural Anthropology (3)

LSIC A231 Truth, Beauty and Goodness (3) 3

or

PHIL A301 Ethics (3)

LSSS A311 People, Places, and Ecosystems 3

or

ENVI A211 Environmental Science:

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SOC/PS A351 Political Sociology (3)

Select from the following: 3‐6

LSSS A312 Individuals, Groups, and Institutions (3)

PSY A111 General Psychology (3)

and

SOC A101 Introduction to Sociology(3)

PSY/SOC A375 Social Psychology (3)

LSIC A332 Science, Technology and Culture (3)

Select one course from GER fine arts list 3

Mathematical Skills (9‐13 credits)

MATH A205 Communicating Mathematical Ideas 3

and

STAT A252 Elementary Statistics (3) 3‐4

or

STAT A253 Applied Statistics for the Sciences (4)

and

Select one additional course from the GER

quantitative skills list 3‐6

Oral and Written Communication Skills (9 credits)

Select one course from GER oral communication list 3

Select two courses from GER written communication list 6

E. Major Requirements It is recommended that students complete EDFN A101 Introduction to Education prior to enrolling in the following

major courses. It is strongly recommended that you see an advisor to stay on track. Field experiences in public

schools are required as part of most courses.

1. Complete the following core courses (2022 credits)

EDEC A242 Family and Community Partnerships (3) 3

or

HNRS A310 Community Service:

Theory and Practice (3)

EDEL A205 Becoming an Elementary Teacher 2

EDFN A206 Introduction to Assessment inEducationin

Education 1

EDFN A300 Philosophical and Social Context of

American Education (3) 3

or

EDFN A304 Comparative Education (3)

EDFN A301 Foundations of Literacy and

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EDFN A478 Issues in Alaska Native Education, K‐12 3

EDSE A482 Inclusive Classrooms for All Children 3

2. Complete the following methodmethods courses (18 credits)**)

EDEC A106 Creativity and the Arts in Early

Childhood Education 3

EDEL A325 Teaching Literacy in Elementary Schools 6

EDEL A327 Teaching Social Studies in Elementary

Schools 2

EDEL A426 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary

Schools 3

EDEL A428 Teaching Science in Elementary Schools 2

PEP A345 Incorporating Health and Physical

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3. Complete the following internships (21field experiences and internship (16‐19 credits)



EDEL A395 Elementary Education Practicum I:

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EDEL A492A Elementary Education Seminar II:

Learning Environment 2

EDEL A492B Elementary Education Seminar III:

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EDEL A495A Internship IPracticum II 3

EDEL A495B Elementary Education Internship 6‐9

For Honors Option Senior Requirement:

HRNS A499 Thesis (3) and

EDEL A495B Elementary Education

Internship (6)

4. A total of 128‐132122‐141 credits is required for the degree, of which 42 credits must be upper division.

BAEL and Honors College Option

Take the following Honors College Core Program Courses (16 credits)

HNRS A192 Honors Seminar: Enduring Books 3

HNRS A292 Honors Seminar in Social Science 3

HNRS A310 Community Service: Theory and Practice 3

HNRS A392 Honors Thesis Seminar 1

HNRS A499 Thesis 3

and taken concurrently with EDEL A495B Internship (6) 3

(three credits of Internship toward Senior Requirement)

Important: See an advisor if considering the Honors Option.

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Institutional Recommendation,

Elementary Teacher Certification (K-6) Following are the requirements for an institutional recommendation:

1. Major requirements completed with a grade of C or higher.

2. Cumulative GPA of 2.75.

3. Cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all Major Requirements, EDSE A212/PSY A245, and MATH A205.

4. Passing scores on the Praxis I (PPST) and Praxis II (0014) exams.

5. Internship satisfactorily completed.

6. BA in Elementary Education degree conferred.


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Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Admission Requirements Complete the Admission to Baccalaureate Programs Requirements in Chapter 7, Academic Standards and Regulations.

Admission Requirements to Upper Division Courses 1. Completion of at least 39‐40 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher.

2. Completion of each of the following courses with a grade of C or better:

ACCT A201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3

ACCT A202 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3

BA A273 Introduction to Statistics for

Business and Economics 3

CIS A110 Computer Concepts in Business 3

CIS A280 Managerial Communications 3

ECON A201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3

ECON A202 Principles of Microeconomics 3

ENGL A111 Methods of Written Communication 3

ENGL A212 Technical Writing 3

MATH A107 College Algebra (4) 3‐4

or

MATH A172 Applied Finite Mathematics (3)

Oral communication skills GER 3

COMM A111 Fundamentals of Oral

Communication (3)

or

COMM A241 Public Speaking (3)

3. Completion of any combination of at least 9 credits in the

following General Education disciplinary areas: 9

Fine Arts

Humanities

Natural Sciences

Admission to Upper Division Status BBA students in Accounting who do not meet the above standards may not take upper division courses in ACCT, BA, CIS, or LOG.

Other students who meet course prerequisites may take up to 15 upper division ACCT, BA, CIS and LOG credits without being

formally admitted to a BBA program. All students must apply for admission to a BBA program before accumulating more than 15 such

credits. Please contact the Student Information Office for assistance in applying for admission to upper division standing within the

College of Business and Public Policy.

Conditional Admission to Upper Division Status A student classified as being conditionally admitted to upper division status may take upper division ACCT, BA, CIS, and LOG

courses for one semester only, while completing lower division deficiencies.

Graduation Requirements Students must complete the following graduation requirements:

A. General University Requirements Complete the General University Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees listed at the beginning of this chapter.

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C. College of Business and Public Policy Requirements for Accounting Majors Students earning a BBA degree must complete at least 50 percent of their required business credits at the University of Alaska

Anchorage. All ACCT, BA, CIS, ECON, LGOP, and LOG courses are considered business credits for the purpose of this

requirement.

1. Complete the BBA core requirements:

The following courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

ACCT A201* Principles of Financial Accounting 3










or


MATH A200 Calculus I (4) 3‐4

or

MATH A272 Applied Calculus (3)

*The ACCT A101 Principles of Financial Accounting I and ACCT A102 Principles Financial Accounting II sequence may be used to

satisfy the ACCT A201 requirement for this degree.

Note: Students who plan to attend graduate school are encouraged to take MATH A107, MATH A200, MATH A201 Calculus II,

MATH A202 Calculus III instead of MATH A172 and MATH A272. MATH A108 Trigonometry is a prerequisite for MATH A200.

2. Complete these upper division core courses with a grade of C or better:

ACCT A316 Accounting Information Systems II 3

BA A300 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3

BA A325 Corporate Finance 3

BA A343 Principles of Marketing 3

BA A377 Operations Management 3

BA A462 Strategic Management 3

D. Major Requirements 1. Complete the following requirements with a grade of C or better:

ACCT A216 Accounting Information Systems I 3

ACCT A301 Intermediate Accounting I 3

ACCT A302 Intermediate Accounting II 3

ACCT A310 Income Tax 3

ACCT A342 Managerial Cost Accounting 3

ACCT A452 Auditing (GER Integrative Capstone) 3

BA/JUST A241 Business Law I 3

Accounting electives 6

Approved Accounting electives (6 credits) must be selected from the following courses and passed with a C or better:

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ACCT A401 Advanced Accounting (3)

ACCT A410 Advanced Income Tax (3)

ACCT A420 Fraud Examination (3)

ACCT A430 Governmental and Non‐for‐Profit

Accounting (3)

Upper division ECON elective (3) 3

or

BA A375 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)

2. A minimum of ACCT A301 Intermediate Accounting I and ACCT A302 Intermediates Accounting II must be completed at

the University of Alaska Anchorage.

3. A total of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 42 credits must be upper division.

Minor, Accounting* Students who wish to minor in Accounting must complete the following requirements with a grade of C or better. A total of 21

credits is required for the minor.






Upper division Accounting electives 6

ACCT A301 Intermediate Accounting I and ACCT A302 Intermediate Accounting II must be completed at the University of

Alaska Anchorage

*Not available to BBA Accounting majors.

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Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting Admission Requirements Complete the Admission to Baccalaureate Programs Requirements in Chapter 7, Academic Standards and Regulations.

Admission Requirements to Upper Division Courses 1. Completion of at least 39‐40 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher.

2. Completion of each of the following courses with a grade of C or better:









ENGL A111 Methods of Written Communication 3



or


Oral communication skills GER 3

COMM A111 Fundamentals of Oral

Communication (3)

or

COMM A241 Public Speaking (3)

3. Completion of any combination of at least 9 credits in the

following General Education disciplinary areas: 9

Fine Arts

Humanities

Natural Sciences

Admission to Upper Division Status BBA students in Accounting who do not meet the above standards may not take upper division courses in ACCT, BA, CIS, or LOG.

Other students who meet course prerequisites may take up to 15 upper division ACCT, BA, CIS and LOG credits without being

formally admitted to a BBA program. All students must apply for admission to a BBA program before accumulating more than 15 such

credits. Please contact the Student Information Office for assistance in applying for admission to upper division standing within the

College of Business and Public Policy.

Conditional Admission to Upper Division Status A student classified as being conditionally admitted to upper division status may take upper division ACCT, BA, CIS, and LOG

courses for one semester only, while completing lower division deficiencies.

Graduation Requirements Students must complete the following graduation requirements:

A. General University Requirements Complete the General University Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees listed at the beginning of this chapter.

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C. College of Business and Public Policy Requirements for Accounting Majors Students earning a BBA degree must complete at least 50 percent of their required business credits at the University of Alaska

Anchorage. All ACCT, BA, CIS, ECON, LGOP, and LOG courses are considered business credits for the purpose of this

requirement.

1. Complete the BBA core requirements:

The following courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

ACCT A201* Principles of Financial Accounting 3










or


MATH A200 Calculus I (4) 3‐4

or

MATH A272 Applied Calculus (3)

*The ACCT A101 Principles of Financial Accounting I and ACCT A102 Principles Financial Accounting II sequence may be used to

satisfy the ACCT A201 requirement for this degree.

Note: Students who plan to attend graduate school are encouraged to take MATH A107, MATH A200, MATH A201 Calculus II,

MATH A202 Calculus III instead of MATH A172 and MATH A272. MATH A108 Trigonometry is a prerequisite for MATH A200.

2. Complete these upper division core courses with a grade of C or better:

ACCT A316 Accounting Information Systems II 3

BA A300 Organizational Theory and Behavior 3

BA A325 Corporate Finance 3

BA A343 Principles of Marketing 3

BA A377 Operations Management 3

BA A462 Strategic Management 3

D. Major Requirements 1. Complete the following requirements with a grade of C or better:




ACCT A310 Income Tax 3

ACCT A342 Managerial Cost Accounting 3

ACCT A452 Auditing (GER Integrative Capstone) 3

BA/JUST A241 Business Law I 3

Accounting electives 6

Approved Accounting electives (6 credits) must be selected from the following courses and passed with a C or better:

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ACCT A401 Advanced Accounting (3)

ACCT A410 Advanced Income Tax (3)

ACCT A420 Fraud Examination (3)

ACCT A430 Governmental and Non‐for‐Profit

Accounting (3)

Upper division ECON elective (3) 3

or

BA A375 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)

2. A minimum of ACCT A301 Intermediate Accounting I and ACCT A302 Intermediates Accounting II must be completed at

the University of Alaska Anchorage.

32. A total of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 42 credits must be upper division.

Minor, Accounting* Students who wish to minor in Accounting must complete the following requirements with a grade of C or better. A total of 2118

credits is required for the minor.






Upper division Accounting electives 126

ACCT A301 Intermediate Accounting I and ACCT A302 Intermediate Accounting II must be completed at the University of

Alaska Anchorage

*Not available to BBA Accounting majors.


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1a. School or College EN SOENGR

1b. Division No Division Code

1c. Department Civil Engineering

2. Course Prefix

CE

3. Course Number

A437


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

1


6. Complete Course Title Project Planning Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)






11. Implementation Date semester/year From: Fall/2012 To: 99/9999




1. Civil Engineering, BS Courtesy Coordination 03/01/2012 Osama Abaza 2. 3.

Initiator Name (typed): Osama Abaza Initiator Signed Initials: _________ Date:________________





15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introduce the basics in civil engineering project planning and analysis. Defines problem statement, developing goals, objectives, generating alternatives, criteria for evaluation and implementation of civil engineering project.






16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Senior standing in Civil Engineering


19. Justification for Action The course requires planning for capstone course projects

__________________________________________________ ___________ Initiator (faculty only) Date Osama Abaza Initiator (TYPE NAME)

Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved




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COURSE CONTENT GUIDE University of Alaska Anchorage

School of Engineering Date: March 5, 2012 Course Title: Project Planning Course Number: CE A437 Program: Civil Engineering Credits: 1.0

I. Course Description:

Introduce the basics in civil engineering project planning and analysis. Defines problem statement, developing goals, objectives, generating alternatives, criteria for evaluation and implementation of senior civil engineering design project.

II. Course Design:

A. Course Intent: Provide civil engineering undergraduate students with general knowledge on senior civil engineering design project planning and analysis

B. Course Credits: One (1.0) semester hours C. Total time of student involvement: Lecture: one hour per week

Outside class: 2 hours per week D. Degree Program Status: Required for undergraduate civil engineering students E. Grading: A-F F. Fees: None G. Previous Course: None H. Time Frame: Standard semester time I. Coordination with other schools or colleges: SOE and list serve J. Registration Restriction: Senior standing

III. Course Level Justification:

The course requires planning for capstone course projects.

IV. Course Outline:

A. Introduction to the design project planning B. Determining scope of work C. Client coordination D. Developing goals and objectives E. Techniques for developing alternatives F. Establishing evaluation criteria G. Evaluating of alternatives H. Addressing project details I. Community engagements in project planning J. Project presentation K. Project documents

V. Instructional Goals, Student Learning Outcomes, and Assessment Methods


The instructor will: 1. Enable students to realize the dimensions of project planning.

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2. Prepare senior civil engineering students for the capstone design project. 3. Prepare students to address community issues in the design project .

B. Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Student Learning Outcomes After successful completion of the course, student will be able to:

Assessment Methods

1. Identify engineering design problems Homework assignments and quizzes 2. Identify local engineering projects Homework assignments, client interviews 3. Demonstrate the ability to develop

goals and objectives Homework assignments and exams

4. Develop project alternatives Homework, projects and exams 5. Develop project evaluation criteria Homework, projects and exams 6. Present a project and the associated

documents Homework, presentation, projects and exams


Frangopol D. M. (1999). Case studies in optimal design and maintenance planning of civil infrastructure systems, American Society of Civil Engineers.

VII. References/Bibliography:

Thomas K. (1986). A systems approach to civil engineering planning and design, Harper & Row.

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2. Course Prefix

CE

3. Course Number

A475


N/A

5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Design of Ports and Harbors Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)




9. Repeat Status choose one # of Repeats Max Credits



12. Cross Listed with Stacked with CE A675 Cross-Listed Coordination Signature



1. BS Civil Engineering Courtesy Coordination 01/10/12 Dr. Osama Abaza, Chair, Civil Engineering Dept. 2. 3.

Initiator Name (typed): Orson Smith Initiator Signed Initials: _________ Date:________________





15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introduction to planning and design of port and harbor facilities

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) ES A341 with a minimum grade of C

16b. Test Score(s)




16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Senior standing in BS Civil Engineering program


19. Justification for Action Introducing technical elective for undergraduate civil engineers by stacking with CE A675

__________________________________________________ ___________ Initiator (faculty only) Date Orson Smith Initiator (TYPE NAME)

Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved




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UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

COURSE CONTENT GUIDE

DATE: 3/7/2012

Department: Civil Engineering

Course Prefix, Number, and Title: CE A475 Design of Ports and Harbors I. Course Description

Introduction to planning and design of port and harbor facilities.

II. Course Design

A. Fundamental intent: Designed as a technical elective for graduate students majoring in

Civil Engineering

B. Number of Semester Credits: Three (3)

C. Course Schedule: Standard fifteen (15) week semester

D. Lectures Hours/week: Three (3)

E. Total time of work expected outside of class: Eight (8) hours per week.

F. Programs that require this course: Technical elective for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

G. Grading: A – F

H. Coordination with affected units: Faculty list serve. Only the Department of Civil Engineering is affected.

I. Justification for Action: This course at a graduate level has for over a decade proven popular as a technical elective for undergraduate civil engineers.

J. Prerequisite: ES A341 with a grade of C or better K. Registration Restrictions: Senior standing in BS Civil Engineering program L. Stacking: Yes, stacked with CE A675


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CE A475 Design of Ports and Harbors Course Content Guide 3/7/12

A. Students are required to think independently and critically in their interpretation of technical information.

B. Students address advanced scientific and engineering topics that require a background in math, science, and engineering equivalent to that of bachelor degree programs in engineering.

C. Students apply advanced engineering and scientific knowledge and skills and interact with professional peers on advanced topics.

D. Students are required as a group to formulate and present a planning and design analysis, often community-sponsored, at a level of specialized practice in the engineering profession.

IV. Course Outline

A. Characteristics of commercial and recreational vessels B. Port and harbor features C. Planning and operation of deep-draft ports D. Planning of commercial fishing and small boat harbors E. Channel design, dredging and dredged material disposal F. Design and construction of breakwaters G. Design of inner harbor facilities with handicapped access H. Design of facilities for tugs and barges I. Environmental quality considerations

V. Instructional Goals

The instructor will: A. introduce characteristics of commercial and recreational vessels and related terminology, B. describe and demonstrate plan formulation, economic analysis, development of design

criteria, and design analyses for features of ports and small boat harbors, including channels, breakwaters, moorings, and auxiliary facilities,

C. discuss strategies and specialized equipment and techniques for construction of port and harbor features,

D. discuss operation and maintenance of ports and harbors and design features which make these efforts more economical and efficient, and

E. describe environmental impacts of port and harbor construction and operations.

VI. Course Activities A. Class meetings consist of lectures, multimedia presentations, discussions, and periodic

examinations. B. Students are assigned required reading and homework problems to analyze measured data

and evaluate analytical solution methods. C. Students participate as a group in a planning and design project, often sponsored by a

regional port or harbor authority, in which they prepare and present a report to project sponsors.

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VII. Student Learning Outcomes and Assessments methods

Student Learning Outcomes After successful completion of the course, the student

will be able to:

Assessment Methods

Classify commercial and recreational vessels by function, dimensions, and operating characteristics

Performance in exams, quizzes, and homework assignments.

Classify civil engineering features of commercial ports and boat harbors by function, dimensions, and operating characteristics


Develop probabilistic design criteria for channel excavations, breakwaters, berthing and cargo handling facilities, and other components of commercial ports

Performance in exams, quizzes, homework assignments, and the design project.

Perform analyses applying design criteria and site information to develop designs for major port and harbor features, with a view toward efficient operation and maintenance


Recommend methods and equipment for port and harbor construction


Anticipate environmental impacts of construction and operation of various port and harbor features


VIII. Texts and References

A. Suggested Text:

Agerschou, H., Dand, I., Ernst, T., Ghoos, O., Jensen, J., Korsgaard, J., Land, J., McKay, T., Oumeraci, H., Petersen, J., Runge-Schmidt, L., Svendsen, H., 2004. Planning and Design of Ports and Marine Terminals, 2nd ed., Thomas Telford.

B. Alternate Texts:

Gaythwaite, J., 1990, Design of Marine Facilities for the Berthing, Mooring, and Repair of Vessels, Van Nostrand Reinhold.

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994, Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors, Manual No. 50.

Tobiasson, B., and Kollmeyer, R., 1991, Marinas and Small Craft Harbors, Van Nostrand Reinhold.

C. References (as cited or most recent edition)

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993, Report on Ship Channel Design, Manual No. 80

Bruun, P., 1990, Port Engineering, 4th ed., Gulf Publishing.

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California Department of Boating and Waterways, 1990, “Layout and Design Handbook for Small Craft Berthing Facilities”, Sacramento, CA.

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC.

1984, “Hydraulic Design of Small Boat Harbors”, EM 1110-2-1615

1996, “Hydraulic Design of Deep Draft Navigation Projects”, EM 1110-2-1613

2006, Coastal Engineering Manual

U. S. Navy Facilities Engineering Command, Alexandria, VA

1981, “Harbors”, Design Manual 26.1

1986, “Fixed Moorings”, Design Manual 26.4

1988, “Seawalls, Bulkheads, and Quaywalls”, Design Manual 25.4

1988, “Ferry Terminals & Small Craft Berthing Facilities”, Design Manual 25.5

1988, “General Criteria for Waterfront Construction”, Design Manual 25.6

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2. Course Prefix

CE

3. Course Number

A675


5a. Credits/CEUs

3


6. Complete Course Title Design of Ports and Harbors Abbreviated Title for Transcript (30 character)




9. Repeat Status choose one # of Repeats Max Credits



12. Cross Listed with Stacked with CE A475 Cross-Listed Coordination Signature



1. Port and Coastal Engineering Graduate Certificate 313 3/7/12 Dr. Osama Abaza, Chair, Civil Engineering Dept. 2. MS Civil Engineering 310 3/7/12 Dr. Osama Abaza, Chair, Civil Engineering Dept. 3.

Initiator Name (typed): Orson Smith Initiator Signed Initials: _________ Date:________________





15. Course Description (suggested length 20 to 50 words) Introduction to planning and design of port and harbor facilities

16a. Course Prerequisite(s) (list prefix and number) ES A341 with a grade of C or better

16b. Test Score(s)




16e. Registration Restriction(s) (non-codable) Graduate standing in or Instrctior permission.


19. Justification for Action This course at a graduate level has for over a decade proven popular as a technical elective for undergraduate civil engineers. Stacking with CE A475 for convenience of undergraduate students is warranted and the course content, outcomes, assessment, and references are updated.

__________________________________________________ ___________ Initiator (faculty only) Date Orson Smith Initiator (TYPE NAME)

Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved


Approved

Disapproved




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UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

COURSE CONTENT GUIDE

DATE: 3/7/2012

Department: Civil Engineering

Course Prefix, Number, and Title: CE A675 Design of Ports and Harbors I. Course Description

Introduction to planning and design of port and harbor facilities.

II. Course Design

A. Fundamental intent: Designed as a technical elective for graduate students majoring in

Civil Engineering. B. Number of Semester Credits: Three (3) C. Course Schedule: Standard fifteen (15) week semester. D. Lectures Hours/week: Three (3) E. Total time of work expected outside of class: Eight (8) hours per week. F. Programs that require this course: Graduate certificate in Coastal Ocean, Port and

Harbors G. Grading: A – F H. Coordination with affected units: Faculty list serve. Only the Department of Civil

Engineering is affected. I. Justification for Action: Existing course revised as part of the Coastal, Ocean, and Port

Engineering Graduate Certificate program to include competencies required to earn a Diploma in Port Engineering from the Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port, and Navigation Engineers.

J. Prerequisite: ES A341 with a grade of C or better. K. Registration Restrictions: Engineering Graduate standing or Instruction permission L. Stacking: Yes, stacked with CE A475

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A. Students are required to think independently and critically in their interpretation of technical information.

B. Students address advanced scientific and engineering topics that require a background in math, science, and engineering equivalent to that of bachelor degree programs in engineering.

C. Students apply engineering and scientific knowledge and skills typical of graduate engineering students and interact with professional peers on advanced topics.

D. Students are required as a group to formulate and present a planning and design analysis, often community-sponsored, at a level of specialized practice in the engineering profession. Graduate students (stacked course) are leaders of team assigned incremental aspects of planning and design analyses in the group effort and have responsibility for graduate-level discovery and analysis of site information and project parameters in the process.

IV. Course Outline

A. Characteristics of commercial and recreational vessels B. Port and harbor features C. Planning and operation of deep-draft ports D. Planning of commercial fishing and small boat harbors E. Channel design, dredging and dredged material disposal F. Design and construction of breakwaters G. Design of inner harbor facilities with handicapped access H. Design of facilities for tugs and barges I. Environmental quality considerations

V. Instructional Goals


A. introduce characteristics of commercial and recreational vessels and related terminology, B. describe and demonstrate plan formulation, economic analysis, development of design

criteria, and design analyses for features of ports and small boat harbors, including channels, breakwaters, moorings, and auxiliary facilities,

C. discuss strategies and specialized equipment and techniques for construction of port and harbor features,

D. discuss operation and maintenance of ports and harbors and design features which make these efforts more economical and efficient, and

E. describe environmental impacts of port and harbor construction and operations.

VI. Course Activities A. Class meetings consist of lectures, multimedia presentations, discussions, and periodic

examinations. B. Students are assigned required reading and homework problems to analyze measured data

and evaluate analytical solution methods.

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C. Students participate as a group in a planning and design project, often sponsored by a regional port or harbor authority, in which they prepare and present a report to project sponsors.

VII. Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Methods

Student Learning Outcomes After successful completion of the course, the student

will be able to:

Assessment Methods

Classify commercial and recreational vessels by function, dimensions, and operating characteristics


Classify civil engineering features of commercial ports and boat harbors by function, dimensions, and operating characteristics


Develop probabilistic design criteria for channel excavations, breakwaters, berthing and cargo handling facilities, and other components of commercial ports


Graduate-level discovery and analysis of site information and project parameters to develop designs for major port and harbor features, with a view toward efficient operation and maintenance


Recommend methods and equipment for port and harbor construction


Anticipate environmental impacts of construction and operation of various port and harbor features


VIII. Texts and References

A. Suggested Text:

Agerschou, H., Dand, I., Ernst, T., Ghoos, O., Jensen, J., Korsgaard, J., Land, J., McKay, T., Oumeraci, H., Petersen, J., Runge-Schmidt, L., Svendsen, H., 2004. Planning and Design of Ports and Marine Terminals, 2nd ed., Thomas Telford

B. Alternate Texts:

Gaythwaite, J., 1990, Design of Marine Facilities for the Berthing, Mooring, and Repair of Vessels, Van Nostrand Reinhold.

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994, Planning and Design Guidelines for Small Craft Harbors, Manual No. 50.

Tobiasson, B., and Kollmeyer, R., 1991, Marinas and Small Craft Harbors, Van Nostrand Reinhold.

C. References:

American Society of Civil Engineers, 1993, Report on Ship Channel Design, Manual No. 80

Bruun, P., 1990, Port Engineering, 4th ed., Gulf Publishing.

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California Department of Boating and Waterways, 1990, “Layout and Design Handbook for Small Craft Berthing Facilities”, Sacramento, CA.

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC.

1984, “Hydraulic Design of Small Boat Harbors”, EM 1110-2-1615

1996, “Hydraulic Design of Deep Draft Navigation Projects”, EM 1110-2-1613

2006, Coastal Engineering Manual

U. S. Navy Facilities Engineering Command, Alexandria, VA

1981, “Harbors”, Design Manual 26.1

1986, “Fixed Moorings”, Design Manual 26.4

1988, “Seawalls, Bulkheads, and Quaywalls”, Design Manual 25.4

1988, “Ferry Terminals & Small Craft Berthing Facilities”, Design Manual 25.5

1988, “General Criteria for Waterfront Construction”, Design Manual 25.6

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SUBJECT PREFIX

COURSE NUMBER

BANNER COLLEGE CODE COURSE TITLE

COURSE EFFECTIVE

LAST TERM OFFERED

Was this course carriedover by request from the 2010‐11 purge list?

Was this course carriedover by request from the 2011‐12 purge list? COURSE IMPACTS PROGRAM IMPACTS COMMENTS

Scbcrse Subject Code

Scbcrse Crse Number Scbcrse College Code Scbcrse Title Scbcrky Term Code Start Ssbsect Term Code

AEST A603 EN Solid Waste Management 200603 N/A

Applied Environmental Science & Technology, MS; Applied Environmental Science & Technology, M; Civil Engineering, MS

selected topics course; Retain per Utpal Dutta

AET A490 CT AET Selected Topic 199902 200403 yes yes selected topics courseAGRI A115 CT Horse Behavior/Train I 199702 200401

ANTH A432 AS Hunting & Gathering Societies 199702 200701Anthropology, BA; Anthropology, BS Retain per David Yesner

ANTH A499 AS Senior Thesis in Anthropology 200701 N/AHonors in Anthropology Retain per David Yesner

ART A104 AS Multi-Media Activities 199702 200701selected topics course; Purge per Sean Licka

ART A314 AS Printmaking--Litho/Serigraphy 200603 N/AART A215 (stacked); ART A315 (stacked/reg restriction); ART A415 (stacked); ART A415 (prereq) Purge per Sean Licka

ART A361 AS History of Graphic Design 199702 N/A yes yes Art, BA; Art, BFA Retain per Sean LickaART A456 AS 3-D Digital Animation 200603 N/A Purge per Sean Licka

BA A601 CB Bus. Stats & Analysis 199702 200603BA A603 (prereq); BA A633 (prereq); BA A648 (prereq); ESM A619 (prereq); ESM A623 (prereq) MBA

BA A653 CB Multinational Financial Mgmt 199702 200702 Retain per Suresh SrivastavaBA A692 CB Investmt Seminar: Subtitle Var 200503 N/A Retain per Suresh SrivastavaBIOL A150 AS Intro to Marine Biology 199702 200301 Retain per Fred RaineyBIOL A327 AS Parasitology 199702 199803 yes yes Retain per Fred Rainey

BIOL A403 AS Microtechnique 199702 200303

Biological Sciences, BS; Natural Sciences, BS Retain per Fred Rainey

BIOL A461L AS Molecular Biology Laboratory 200501 N/A yes

Biological Sciences, BS; Natural Sciences, BS Retain per Fred Rainey

CA A295A CT Foodserv Operations Practicum 199702 200503 Purge per Timothy DoeblerCA A295B CT Foodserv Management Practicum 199702 200503 AAS, Culinary Arts Purge per Timothy DoeblerCED A110 CT Employmt Devmt Planning 199702 200203CED A115 CT Elderhostel: The AK Adventure 200002 200702CED A210 CT Crime Scene Investigation 199702 200601

CHEM A311 AS Physical Chem/Biol Orientation 199702 200503Chemistry, Minor; Natural Sciences, BS Retain per Colin McGill

CHEM A641 AS Advanced Biochemistry I 200403 200603 CHEM A441 (stacked); CHEM A642 (prereq)

Applied Environmental Science & Technology, M/MS Retain per Colin McGill

CHEM A642 AS Advanced Biochemistry II 200403 200701 CHEM A442 (stacked)

Applied Environmental Science & Technology, M/MS Retain per Colin McGill

CIOS A153C CT Web Site Design: MS FrontPage 200303 200601 Purge per Darlene GillCNT A161 CT PC Architecture 200103 200603 CNT A181 (prereq); CNT A182 (prereq)CNT A181 CT PC Auxiliary Storage 200103 200603CNT A182 CT PC Peripheral Devices 200103 200602 CNT A281 (prereq)CNT A184 CT Introduction to TCP/IP 200103 200701 CNT A262 (prereq); CNT A281 (prereq)CNT A190 CT Sel Top: MOUS Certifications 200103 200501 selected topics course

COMM A305 AS Intercultural Communication 199803 200603 Communication, Minor Retain per Barbara HarvilleCS A431 AS Compilers: Concepts/Techniques 199702 200601 yes yes Retain per Kanapathi Thiru

CS A670 AS Comp Sci for Software Engineer 199702 N/A yes yes Dental Assisting, AAS Retain per Kanapathi ThiruCS A671 AS Advanced Software Engineering 199702 199703 yes yes Retain per Kanapathi Thiru

Original Purge List for 2012‐13 UAA Catalog with Responses

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CS A690 AS Adv Topics in Computer Science 199702 200701selected topics course; Retain per Kanapathi Thiru

CWLA A261 AS Art/Literary Magazine Producti 199702 200701DA A195B CH Dental Assisting Practicum II 199702 200702 Purge per Stephanie OlsonDA A295B CH Clinical Practicum III 200603 N/A Purge per Stephanie OlsonED A216 EA Children's Literature 199702 200601 Purge per Hilary SeitzED A222 EA Bilingual Ed & Paraeducators 200501 N/A Purge per Hilary SeitzED A223 EA Paraeducators and Dev Readers 200501 N/A Purge per Hilary SeitzEDAE A650 EA Princ/Human Resource Dev 199702 200701 Purge per Hilary SeitzEDAE A656 EA Facilitating Adult Learning 200702 N/A EDAE A659 (prereq) Purge per Hilary SeitzEDEC A304 EA Environment, Spaces, Relations 200603 N/A EDEC A306 (prereq) Purge per Hilary SeitzEDEC A306 EA Assessment of Young Children 200701 200701 EDEC A403 (prereq); EDEC A404 (prereq) Purge per Hilary SeitzEDEC A605 EA Early Child Ed Princ/Practices 200601 200602 Purge per Hilary SeitzEDET A626 EA Technology in Teachng & Learng 200601 N/A Retain per Hilary SeitzEDFN A470 EA Electronic Portfolio Developmt 200603 N/A

EDFN A631 EA Adv Educational Psych 200601 200701Teaching and Learning,M.Ed. Retain per Hilary Seitz

EDFN A654 EA Brain, Mind, and Education 200601 200603Teaching and Learning,M.Ed. Retain per Hilary Seitz

EDL A652 EA Intro to Teacher Leadership 200702 N/A EDL A659 (prereq)Teaching and Learning,M.Ed. Purge per Hilary Seitz

EDL A652B EA Intro to Teacher Leadership II 200702 N/A Purge per Hilary SeitzEDL A653 EA Leadership for Equity 200702 N/A EDL A659 (prereq) Purge per Hilary SeitzEDL A654 EA Building Mentoring Relationshp 200702 N/A EDL A659 (prereq) Purge per Hilary SeitzEDL A655 EA Prof Developmt & Teacher Lrng 200702 N/A EDL A659 (prereq) Purge per Hilary SeitzEDL A659 EA Teacher Leadership Project 200702 N/A Purge per Hilary SeitzEDRD A603 EA Dev Literacy EC - Grade 12 200601 200701 Purge per Hilary SeitzEDSE A215 EA Intro to Inclusive Early Ed 200602 200603 Purge per Hilary SeitzEDSE A216 EA Family & Community: Spec Needs 200603 200701 Purge per Hilary SeitzEDSE A217 EA Behavior Hlth:Child Spec Needs 200602 200603 Purge per Hilary SeitzEDSE A218 EA Legal Issues: Child Spec Needs 200603 200701 Purge per Hilary SeitzEDSE A219 EA EC Spec Needs: Communication 200503 200701 Purge per Hilary SeitzEE A314L EN Electromagnetics Laboratory I 200503 N/A yes yes Purge per Jens Munk

EE A407 EN Power Distribution 200503 N/A yes yes

Electrical Engineering, BSE; Electrical Engineering, Minor Retain per Jens Munk

ENGL A403 AS Topics in Autobiography 200003 200701 ENGL A499 (prereq)

English, BA, Honors and Literature Option; Women's Studies, Minor selected topics course

ENGL A490 AS Topics in Language & Lit 199702 200503English, Honors, BA; English, Minor

selected topics course; Retain per Toby Widdicombe

ET A243 KP Programmable Logic Contr 199702 200603Industrial Process Instrumentation, AAS Retain per Marion Yapuncich

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FIRE A230 CH Fire Dept Org Theory/Behavior 200503 N/A

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GEOL A421 AS Invertebrate Paleontology 200403 N/A yes yes

Geological Sciences, BS, General Geological Sciences and Environmental Geological Sciences Tracks; Natural Sciences, BS Retain per LeeAnn Munk

GEOL A482 AS Geologic Field Investigations 200403 N/A yes yes

Geological Sciences, BS, General Geological Sciences and Environmental Geological Sciences Tracks; Natural Sciences, BS Retain per LeeAnn Munk

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GEOL A690 AS Graduate Topics in Geology 200401 200601 yes yes

Applied Environmental Science & Technology, M/MS

selected topics course; Retain per LeeAnn Munk

GIS A127 EN Introduction to Metadata GIS 200303 N/AGUID A101 AS Intro To Peer Advising 199702 200601 Retain per Barbara BrownHIST A312 AS Early Modern Europe 1600-1789 199702 200701 Retain per Liz Dennison

HIST A323 AS Communist China 200401 200503

History, BA; International Studies, BA, Northeast Asia Track Retain per Liz Dennison

HIST A382 AS American Women's History 199702 200701Women's Studies, Minor Retain per Liz Dennison

HIST A453 AS America Cold War Era 1945-1992 199702 200401 Retain per Liz DennisonHIST A690 AS Studies in History 200502 200602 yes yes Retain per Liz DennisonHUMS A121 CH Advocating for Victims 199702 200303

JPC A405 AS Comm & Media Theories 200603 N/AJournalism and Public Communications, BA Retain per Paola Banchero

JPC A446 AS Magazine Editing/Production II 200603 N/AJournalism and Public Communications, BA Retain per Paola Banchero

JPC A485 AS Documentary Film Production II 200603 N/AJournalism and Public Communications, BA Retain per Paola Banchero

JPC A487 AS Independent Film Production II 200603 N/AJournalism and Public Communications, BA Retain per Paola Banchero

JPC A492 AS JPC Senior Seminar 200603 N/A

Journalism and Public Communications, Honors Retain per Paola Banchero

JUST A350 CH Contemporary Correctional Issu 199702 200701Journalism and Public Communications, BA Retain per André Rosay

JUST A400 CH Advanced Research Methods 200403 200603Justice, BA, Research Honors Retain per André Rosay

JUST A401 CH Inferential Data Analysis 200403 200701Justice, BA, Research Honors Retain per André Rosay

JUST A480 CH Correctional Sys Mgmt 199702 200603 Retain per André Rosay

JUST A640 CH Corrections Theory Research 199803 200603Criminal Justice Emphasis, MPA Retain per André Rosay

LOG A605 CB Transportation Systems Mgmt 200603 N/A LOG A608 (prereq)LOG A608 CB Travel/Transportation Capstone 200603 N/ALS A211 AS Library Research 21st Century 200601 200701 Retain per Juli Braund-Allen

MA A120B CH Intro to Admin Duties 200503 N/A yes yesMedical Office Coding, OEC

MECH A220 KP Computer Numerical Control Mil 200101 200401

Mechanical Technology, Undergraduate Certificate Purge per Marion Yapuncich

MUS A241 AS Fingerstyle Guitar IV 199702 200701 Retain per Timothy SmithMUS A242 AS Solo Fingerstyle Guitar 199702 200603 Retain per Timothy SmithNS A623 CH Transcultural Nursing 199801 200402 NS A423 (stacked)

NS A631 CH Women's Health & Obstetrics I 200401 200403 yes yes NS A635 (prereq)

Nursing Education, Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Retain per Jill Janke

NS A632 CH Focus on Pediatrics I 200401 N/A NS A636 (prereq)Nursing Education, Graduate Certificate Retain per Jill Janke

NS A635 CH Women's Health & Obstetrics II 200401 200501 yes yes

Nursing Education, Graduate Certificate, Family Nurse Practitioner Retain per Jill Janke

NS A636 CH Focus on Pediatrics II 200403 N/A yes yesNursing Education, Graduate Certificate Retain per Jill Janke

NUPN A101 CH Fund Concepts & Skills for PN 200201 200701

NUPN A101L (coreq); NUPN A105 (coreq); NUPN A110 (prereq); NUPN A110L (prereq); NUPN A112 (prereq); NUPN A112L (prereq); NUPN A113 (prereq); NUPN A113L (prereq); NUPN A115 (prereq) Purge per Marie Samson

NUPN A101L CH Fund Concepts & Skills PN Lab 200201 200701

NUPN A101 (coreq); NUPN A105 (coreq); NUPN A110 (prereq); NUPN A110L (prereq); NUPN A112 (prereq); NUPN A112L (prereq); NUPN A113 (prereq); NUPN A113L (prereq); NUPN A115 (prereq) Purge per Marie Samson

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NUPN A105 CH Human Anatomy and Function 200201 200701

NUPN A101 (prereq); NUPN A101L (prereq); NUPN A110 (prereq); NUPN A110L (prereq); NUPN A112 (prereq); NUPN A112L (prereq); NUPN A113 (prereq); NUPN A113L (prereq); NUPN A115 (prereq) Purge per Marie Samson

NUPN A110 CH Med-Surg Nursing for PNs 200202 200702NUPN A110L (coreq); NUPN A115 (coreq); NUPN A116 (prereq); NUPN A118L (prereq) Purge per Marie Samson

NUPN A110L CH Med-Surg Nsg for PNs Lab 200202 200702NUPN A110 (coreq); NUPN A115 (coreq); NUPN A116 (prereq); NUPN A118L (prereq) Purge per Marie Samson

NUPN A115 CH Mental Health Concepts for PNs 200202 200702NUPN A110 (coreq); NUPN A110L (coreq); NUPN A116 (prereq); NUPN A118L (prereq) Purge per Marie Samson

PEP A207 CT Emerg Water Safety & Lifeguard 200603 200701 Retain per Sandra Carroll-CobbPEP A208 CT Water Safety Instructor Train 200603 N/APEP A210 CT Wilderness EMT 200603 N/A

PEP A233 CT Coaching Track & Field/Running 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A234 CT Coaching Wrestling 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A235 CT Coaching Swimming & Diving 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A236 CT Coaching Skiing 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A237 CT Coaching Figure Skating 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A238 CT Coaching Gymnastics 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A239 CT Coaching Baseball/Softball 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A240 CT Coaching Football 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A241 CT Coaching Basketball 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A243 CT Coaching Hockey 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PEP A244 CT Coaching Volleyball 200603 N/A Coaching, Minor Retain per Sandra Carroll-CobbPEP A467A CT Challenge Course Advntr Ldrshp 200603 N/APER A105 CT Low Impact Aerobics 200603 N/APER A114 CT Muscle Fitness 200603 N/A

PER A121 CT Yoga for Athletes 200603 N/A Retain per Sandra Carroll-CobbPER A126 CT Beginning Kendo 200603 N/A PER A226 (prereq)PER A136 CT Beginning In-Line Skating 200603 N/A PER A236 (prereq)PER A154 CT Beginning Sailing 200603 N/APER A163 CT Beginning Alpine Skiing 200603 N/APER A166 CT Beginning Snowboarding 200603 N/APER A170 CT Backpack Alaska 200603 N/A PER A287 (prereq)

PER A171 CT Outdoor Adventure in Alaska 200603 N/A Retain per Sandra Carroll-CobbPER A177 CT Nature Observation & Tracking 200603 N/APER A178 CT Discovering Wild Plants 200603 N/APER A179 CT AK Wild Mushrooms 200603 N/APER A182 CT Alaska Winter Survival 200603 N/APER A183 CT Alaska Marine Survival 200603 N/APER A206 CT Intermediate Aerobics 200603 N/APER A209 CT Intermed Aqua Aerobics 200603 N/APER A224 CT Intermediate Karate 200603 N/APER A226 CT Intermediate Kendo 200603 N/APER A230 CT Intermediate Tennis 200603 N/APER A231 CT Intermediate Racquetball 200603 N/A PER A277 (prereq)PER A233 CT Intermediate Bowling 200603 N/APER A235 CT Intermediate Swimming 200603 N/APER A236 CT Intermediate In-Line Skating 200603 N/A

PER A237 CT Intermediate Ice Skating 200603 N/A PER A278 (prereq) Retain per Sandra Carroll-CobbPER A273 CT Strength Train/Periodization 200603 N/APER A277 CT Advanced Racquetball 200603 N/APER A278 CT Advanced Figure Skating 200603 N/APER A280 CT Power Skating 200603 N/A

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PER A285 CT Expedition Glacier School 200603 N/A Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PER A287 CT Expedition Backpacking 200603 N/A Retain per Sandra Carroll-Cobb

PHIL A304 AS Business Ethics 200203 200602

Applied Ethics, Undergraduate Certificate; Philosophy, BA, Philosophy and Applied Ethics Tracks Retain per John Mouracade

PS A344 AS State and Local Politics 199702 200603 Political Science, BA Retain per James Muller

PSY A602 AS Native Ways of Knowing 200603 N/AClinical-Community Psychology, PhD Retain per James Fitterling

PSY A603 AS Alaskan and Rural Psychology 200603 N/AClinical-Community Psychology, PhD Retain per James Fitterling

PSY A605 AS History and Systems 200603 N/AClinical-Community Psychology, PhD Retain per James Fitterling

PSY A607 AS Cognition, Affect, and Culture 200603 N/AClinical-Community Psychology, PhD Retain per James Fitterling

PSY A616 AS Program Evaluation I 200603 N/A PSY A617 (prereq)Clinical-Community Psychology, PhD Retain per James Fitterling

PSY A617 AS Program Evaluation II 200603 N/AClinical-Community Psychology, PhD Retain per James Fitterling

PSY A659 AS Multivariate Methods in Psych 200603 N/A Retain per James FitterlingPSY A671 AS Grant Writing 200603 N/A Retain per James Fitterling

RUSS A490B AS Sel Topic-Russ Cult in Transla 199803 200001International Studies, BA, Russia Track Retain per Susan Kalina

STAT A405 AS Nonparametric Statistics 200603 200603

Mathematics, BA/BS, Traditional and Secondary Teaching Preparation Options; Natural Sciences, BS; Statistics, Minor; Applied Environmental Science & Technology, M/MS Retain per Kanapathi Thiru

SWK A470 CH Soc Work/Aging & Elderly 199702 200502 Gerontology, Minor

SWK A667 CH Clinical Group Therapy 200601 N/A

Clinical Social Work Practice, Graduate Certificate Retain per Mary Parker

VE A301 CT Principles of Technology 199702 200701 WELD A263 (reg restriction)VS A131 KO Construction - Owner/Builder I 199702 200401WELD A115 CT Basic Shielded Metal Arc 199702 200601

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SUBJECT PREFIX

COURSE NUMBER

BANNER COLLEGE CODE COURSE TITLE

COURSE EFFECTIVE

LAST TERM OFFERED

Was this course carried over by request from the 2010‐11 purge list?

Was this course carried over by request from the 2011‐12 purge list? COURSE IMPACTS PROGRAM IMPACTS COMMENTS

Scbcrse Subject Code Scbcrse Crse Number Scbcrse College Code Scbcrse Title Scbcrky Term Code Start Ssbsect Term Code

CIS A326 CB *Information Age Literacy 200803 N/A

BS, Aviation Technology, Aviation Management Emphasis; BS, Aviation Technology, Air Traffic Control Emphasis

GER Integrative Capstone; Retain per Minnie Yen

HNRS A490 HC *Senior Honors Seminar 199703 200703 yesHonors Senior Project/Thesis Requirements (Honors Core)

GER Integrative Capstone; Retain per Ronald Spatz

SOC A222 AS *Small/Rural Communities 199702� 200901

Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene GER Social Sciences

Original GER Purge List for 2012‐13 UAA Catalog with Responses

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Draft Policy for award of Posthumous Degrees, 15 June 2011 1

AWARD OF POSTHUMOUS DEGREES

Definition: University of Alaska Anchorage may confer posthumous transcripted degrees and certificates upon students who are deceased prior to but nearing formal completion of all degree requirements of the programs being pursued. Question> Does the policy go into the catalog or just part of it? Which part of it?

A. Eligibility

To be eligible for the award of a University of Alaska Anchorage degree posthumously the student generally must have met the following conditions:

1. At the time of death, the student was enrolled in a degree/certificate program, in

good academic standing, and nearing completion of the work required for award of

the degree/certificate. “Nearing completion” is defined as having completed a

minimum of 75% of the program credits?/requirements. In addition, for graduate

students in thesis/project programs, the student should have made significant

progress in the research/project process as determined by the student’s

committee.(could also say must have successfully submitted a proposal with all

committee signatures)

2. Recommendation for award of the degree/certificate is to be endorsed by the

following:

A) faculty in the student’s major department,

B) the department head, school or college dean/director

C) In the case of graduate students, the endorsement of the Dean of the Graduate

School is also required prior to sending to the Provost.

3. Final approval for awarding of posthumous degrees/certificates shall rest with the

Provost.

B. Approval Process

The process for identifying and considering candidates for the award of degrees posthumously shall be as follows:

1. Upon request that a deceased student be considered for the award of a posthumous

degree/certificate VC of OAA will communicate this information to the appropriate

department, school or college dean/director.

2. The departmental faculty, department head and dean/director will determine if the

student’s overall record merits further consideration and recommendation that the

posthumous award be granted; such information will be jointly reviewed by the OAA

Comment [SM1]: Do we have definitions of enrolled and in good standing so we don’t repeat them here? Another University used the wording Or their continuous enrollment was interrupted by their injury, illness, deployment, etc.

Comment [SM2]: Does family need to endorse this??

Comment [SM3]: These areas considered 1. who initiates… family, school, friend 2. once requested eligibility determined by OAA Vice Chancellor and 3. dept/school has a say even if basic eligibility is ascertained 4. IF eligibility passes both OAA and dept/school then goes to the dean

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3. If the deceased student is determined to be eligible as a candidate for posthumous

award of the degree/certificate being pursued, the Vice Chancellor for OAA , will so

certify to the Provost.

4. After weighing all pertinent information, the Provost will communicate a decision to

posthumously confer a degree to the deceased student’s family, appropriate

dean/director, VC of OAA , Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and to the University

Registrar.

C. Awarding of Posthumous Degrees

Upon approval by the Provost the following procedure will be followed:

1. The degree/certificate will be conferred at the next regularly scheduled

commencement exercise.

2. The University Registrar will note the posthumous nature of the award on the

diploma, the student’s permanent record and in the commencement program.

D. Extraordinary Circumstances

Cases that do not meet the above specified criteria may be considered when extraordinary circumstances prevail. In such cases, the appropriate faculty, department head, dean/director, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, OAA and the Registrar will be consulted prior to a recommendation being prepared for the Provost’s consideration.

Student dies

OAA receives request

Together OAA/dept

Determine eligibility

NO YES Dept/school notified

Dean/Director

Dean of Grad School

Provost

Comment [SM4]: We felt someone needs to move the process along and be the custodian of where it lives, and that would be OAA not Student Affairs.

Comment [SM5]: Discussion regarding awarding of degree even if family doesn’t/didn’t initiate…still a university decision

Comment [SM6]: Some schools had it on transcript others did not… advantage or disadvantage?

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Student Dies

Family Generates Request

Faculty Generates Request

Dean of Students Generates Request

OAA Receives Request

Registrar Determines Academic Standing

Department and Dean/Director Review Request and Make a

Recommendation

OAA Decides Not to AwardOAA Notifies Initiators, VC for

Student Affairs, Dean

Provost Certifies the Degree

Award

OAA Reviews Eligibility

EligibleNot Eligible

OAA Notifies Initiators, VC for Student Affairs, Dean, Registrar

Registrar Records the Award

Award made at next Commencement

DRAFT: 9 February 2012

Initiators

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Academ ic Affai rs UNIVERSITY of ALASKA ANCHORAGE

Memorandum

Date: 20 February 2012

To: Michael Driscoll, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

321 I Providence Drive Anchorage, AK 99508-4614

T 907.786.1050, F 907.786.1426 www.uaa.alaska.edu/academicaffairs/

From : Bart Quimby, Interim Vice Provost for Curriculum & Assessment Helena Wisniewski, Vice Provost for Research & Graduate Studies, Dean of the Graduate School Megan Carlson, Assistant Vice Provost/Accreditation liaison Officer David Yesner, Associate Dean of the Graduate School

RE: Curriculum, Academic Assessment, Program Review, Program Accreditation, and Academic Petition Responsibilities

The time is right to solidify the Graduate School's role in the curriculum, academic assessment, program review, and program accreditation processes. The intent of the memorandum is to summarize the principles, responsibilities, and processes which have been discussed at this point and to recommend that these be formalized .

In any of the responsibilities discussed below the mentioned Vice Provost may delegate to an appropriate alternate. For example, the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies (VPRGS) frequently delegates some responsibilities to the Associate Dean of the Graduate School.

Principles

The basic principle guiding this document is that the Graduate School should have a hand in all issues which relate to the University's graduate programs. Separating the responsibilities along clearly identified graduate/undergraduate lines will clarify the various responsibilities and provide more focus in these areas of responsibility by the two offices involved.

A second principle guiding the discussion has been the need for consistency. The division of responsibilities increases the possibility of inconsistent advice, requirements, and assistance being given to undergraduate and graduate programs. With this principle in mind, processes are proposed which should enhance communication and consistency.

Finally, the proposed changes recognize that the Provost has the primary responsibility for the curriculum review and approval within OAA and delegates authority for that responsibility as needed. In certain cases the Provost may choose to assume direct responsibility for particular curricular proposals.

Curriculum Responsibilities

To date, curriculum (for both programs and courses) has followed a well-established process including review and approval by departments, college curriculum committees, deans/directors, academic boards, and the Faculty Senate. Once curriculum has been approved by the Faculty Senate, it goes to the Office

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of Academic Affairs (OAA) for Provost's review. This review for all curricular proposals has been delegated to the Vice Provost for Curriculum and Assessment (VPCA) who has the authority to approve or disapprove the proposed curricular actions.

If the curricular proposals require further review by the Regents (BoR) or NWCCU, prospectuses have been developed by the initiating faculty under the guidance of the VPCA and forwarded by OAA to the Statewide Academic Council (SAC) and the BoR. Prospectuses for new or significantly changed programs approved by the BoR are then finalized by the Assistant Vice Provost/Accreditation Liaison Officer (AVP/ALO), who submits the final packets to the NWCCU for review. Once all required approvals are obtained, the proposed curriculum actions are approved by OAA and are returned to the Governance Office to be forwarded to the Registrar's office for inclusion in Banner.

It is proposed that the established process for curriculum approval be changed after the step where the Faculty Senate approves the curriculum. Review and approval of all graduate curricular proposals are to be delegated to the VPRGS. Review and approval of undergraduate curricular proposals will continue to be delegated to the VPCA. The VPRGS may include input by the Graduate Council in the review of proposed graduate curriculum once the curriculum proposals reach OAA.

It is also proposed that the AVP/ALO and the office of VPRGS will take the lead in assisting departments with the development of the required documents for graduate programs (i.e. any degree, certificate, or workforce credential beyond the baccalaureate degree) seeking changes requiring SAC, BoR, and/or NWCCU approval. Similarly the AVP/ALO and the VPCA will take the lead in assisting undergraduate programs as they prepare their documents for the various approval bodies. To better ensure consistency and compliance with UA System and NWCCU approval processes and expectations, following the approval by the Faculty Senate, the AVP/ALO will take the lead, with input from the appropriate Vice Provost, in preparing and submitting all necessary documents to the Provost for submission to SAC and the BoR. The AVP/ALO will serve as the single point of contact for the Provost for curriculum reviewed by SAC and the BoR. Upon approval by SAC and the BoR, the AVP/ALO will prepare the prospectus for final submission to the NWCCU, with final review and comment by the appropriate VP prior to submission to the NWCCU. If communication with the Commission is necessary regarding a curriculum proposal, the AVP/ALO will initiate it in concert with the appropriate VP.

Academic Board Representation

The VPRGS will represent OAA on the Graduate Academic Board (GAB) and the VPCA will represent OAA on the Undergraduate Academic Board (UAB). By having ex-officio members on these boards OAA will remain informed on the current curricular issues and be able to take an active role in the discussion of these issues while they are still before the faculty. With such a process, OAA will understand the curricular proposals when they arrive and the appropriate actions can be taken.

Academic Assessment Responsibilities

The academic assessment processes are defined in the recently approved Academic Assessment Handbook. In these processes, guidance for program academic assessment is assigned to the Academic Assessment Committee (AAC) of the Faculty Senate. Currently, the VPCA serves as an ex-officio member of this committee. It is proposed that both the VPCA and VPRGS both sit on this committee to remain aware of assessment issues facing both undergraduate and graduate programs. The VPCA will assist

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with undergraduate programs and the VPRGS will assist with graduate programs. Having both VPs on the committee will keep them informed of the quality of programs within their realms of responsibility.

The VPCA will continue to take the lead on providing administrative support for the AAC and will collaborate with the VPRGS to produce the chapter on assessment required by the annual performance report.

Program Review Responsibilities

In keeping with the principle of division of responsibility along undergraduate/graduate lines, the VPCA will work with departments reviewing undergraduate programs and VPRGS will work with departments reviewing graduate programs. Both the VPCA and VPRGS will participate when departments present program reviews which include both undergraduate and graduate programs. The VPCA will continue to coordinate the process with the deans with input from the VPRGS.

Program Accreditation Responsibilities

The AVP/ALO will coordinate the OAA review of documents produced by programs seeking or reaffirming program accreditation. The AVP/ALO and VPCA will be responsible for reviewing accreditation documents for undergraduate programs and the AVP/ALO and VPRGS will be responsible for reviewing accreditation documents for graduate programs. When programs have accreditation for both undergraduate and graduate programs, both VPs and the AVP/ALO will work collaboratively on document review. The VPs will work in concert with the AVP/ALO to develop correspondence to Visiting teams when it affects their respective areas (Le. undergraduate, graduate, research, etc.). The VPCA, VPRGS, and AVP/ ALO will participate in program accreditation site visits as requested by the visiting teams and may represent the Provost during site visits as needed.

Academic Petition Responsibilities

Under the current process, the VPCA reviews and approves all petitions relating to General Education Requirements and for exceptions to academic policy. The VPRGS reviews petitions relative to graduate studies. It is proposed that this division be clarified with the VPCA being delegated responsibility for all academic petitions by undergraduate students and the VPRGS being responsible for all academic petitions by graduate students.

Processes for Consistency

In the interest of consistency, it is proposed that the VPCA and VPGRS meet at least monthly with the Registrar to consider issues relating to academic policy. The VPCA has been meeting with the Registrar's office for several years and has found it very useful to identify areas where academic policy may need to be revisited, as well as to develop a consistent approach to dealing with academic appeals. The addition of the VPRGS to the discussion will allow for discussion about unified approaches to dealing with academic issues.

The AVP/ALO will work in concert with the appropriate VP to ensure consistency in the development of documents necessary for program approval by SAC, BoR, and/or NWCCU. The AVP/ALO will maintain

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the necessary templates and participate in all preliminary discussions for proposed new and significantly changed programs along with the appropriate VP.

Another opportunity for collaboration is on the Provost's Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). Currently both the VPCA and VPRGS have seats on the PAC where policy issues of interest to the campus are discussed. The PAC meets at least once a month .

Implementation

On the approval authority of the Provost (signed below) the proposed processes can be implemented immediately. Upon the approval of the Provost, our offices will communicate these changes to the Full Council of Deans and Directors, the Office of the Registrar, and faculty governance leadership, and work with the academic boards to integr. te these changes into the Curriculum Handbook.

Approved by: Michael Driscoll, Provost and Executv e Vice Chancellor

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Date: March 17, 2012

From: Hilary Davies

Subj: Curriculum Handbook edits

The curriculum handbook changes were made to ensure that the approval process language matches current practice, information was reorganized to make it clearer, and language was added to explain the process for Workforce Credentials and doctoral programs. No existing policy or procedure was changed except as noted below.

1. Edited approval process language and process in section 3.1 (Curriculum Approval Process). Added language to cover Workforce Credentials. All the approval processes will be moved to this section, including the flow charts.

2. Added to section 3 (Curriculum Approval process for Courses, Programs and Prefixes) the

doctoral approval document as found on the governance website. 3. Added language on transferring prefixes in section 4 (Prefixes). The language is in line with

current practice. 4. Reorganized the bullet lists in sections 5 (Courses), 6 (General Education Requirements), and 7

(Programs) to make them parallel. Listed the required submittal documents more clearly, and made sure that the sub sections were more clearly organized—removing language that was duplicated in section 3 but adding references to section 3.

5. Completely reorganized section 7 (Programs), removing language duplicating language found in

section 3.1 (Curriculum Approval process), making the bullet lists more parallel, and adding language that addresses doctoral programs.

6. As OAA has shifted graduate curriculum responsibility from the Vice Provost for Curriculum

and Assessment to the Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies (and hence to the Associate Dean of the Graduate School), references to OAA personnel were clarified and updated to reflect current titles and responsibilities.

7. Coordination email requirements were expanded and clarified. 8. Changed "proposers" to "Faculty Initiators". 9. Changed "Outcomes" to "Student Learning Outcomes" where appropriate. 10. Changed "Enrollment Services" to "Office of the Registrar". 11. Removed reference to the "Library Resource Form" as it has not been required for several years. 12. Removed reference to the "Coordination Form" as it has not been required for several years.

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Leftover tasks: 1. Correct the current Divisions in the Community and Technical College and the College of

Health. 2. Move the appropriate flow charts to section 3. 3. Replace pages 57-58 (Example 1 of catalog copy) with a graduate program that includes

"Student Learning Outcomes". 4. Replace pages 59-63 (Example 2 of catalog copy) with updated catalog copy. 3. Amend the Table of Contents and the index to match the approved document. 4. Check spacing, formatting and periods in the final copy.

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