2025 Cross Regional Course List

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ALASKA NATIVE LANGUAGES

Introduction to Alaska Native Languages: History, Status, Maintenance

ANL F256 CRN:75207 3 credits
Instructor:TBA
Delivery Method: Hybrid Distance & In Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: MW 5:30pm-7pm
Overview of languages native to Alaska. Focus on a specific language or language area (relevant to a regional student body). History, status and factors affecting the future maintenance of Alaska's languages. Topics include educational policies, lexical development, language status (including language maintenance and revival issues).

ALASKA NATIVE STUDIES

Aesthetic Appreciation of Alaska Native Performance

ANS F202X CRN:75245 3 credits
Instructor: Margie Hastings
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: TR 5:30pm-7pm
Understanding and application of the cultural principles of Alaska Native oral narrative performances. Topics are arranged by the five broad Alaska Native regions and include lectures on culture, principles of visual arts analysis of oral narratives, musical expression, and hands-on involvement in Alaska Native theatrical arts.

ARCTIC SKILLS

Arctic Survival

ARSK F147A CRN:75571 2 credits
Instructor:Clay Beck
Delivery Method: In-Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 2:35pm-3:30pm
Use of principles, procedures, techniques and equipment to survive extreme Arctic conditions and assist in safe recovery. Lab required.

CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY

Culinary I: Principles and Techniques

CAH F140 CRN:75913 4 credits
Instructor: Alejandro Vargas
Delivery Method: In-Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 9am-10:55am
Students learn concepts of sanitation and safety as related to the food service industry. Areas addressed include: tools, equipment, knife skills, kitchen safety, food and plate presentation, food evaluation, basic cooking principles to include moist and dry heat methods, seasonings, flavorings and aromatics, fats, emulsions, dairy products, eggs and palate development.

COMPUTER INFO & OFFICE SYSTEMS

Computer Business Applications

CIOS F150 CRN:75572 3 credits
Instructor: Marc Tumaneng
Delivery Method: In-Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 12:35pm-1:30pm
Designed to develop computer literacy in the use and understanding of computer systems, office productivity applications and the Internet. Topics include operating system fundamentals, file management, word processing and spreadsheet fundamentals and safe, secure and effective use of Internet technologies.

COMMUNICATION

Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Group Context

COM F131X CRN:75154 3 credits
Instructor: Larry Richesin
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 26, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 Times: TR 5:10pm-6:40pm
Presentational speaking skills: individual and group. Includes verbal/nonverbal skills, critical thinking in selecting and organizing materials, audience analysis and speaking presentation. Group skills include task and relational interaction, required interdependence, working across cultural differences, group decision-making and shared logistics of presentation. Student evaluations are based on nationally normed speaking competencies.

Fundamentals of Oral Communication: Public Context

COM F141X CRN:75155 3 credits
Instructor: Larry Richesin
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025 Times: MW 5:10pm-6:40pm
Speaking skills for individual presentation. Includes verbal and nonverbal skills, critical thinking in selecting and organizing materials, audience analysis, informative and persuasive speaking, and actual presentations. Student evaluations are based on nationally normed speaking competencies.

ETHNOBOTANY

Ethical Wildcrafting

EBOT F210 CRN:75262 1 credit
Instructor: Lisa Strecker
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: W 6pm-7pm
Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed and responsible decisions about the ethical harvesting of plants in Alaska and beyond. Based on an interdisciplinary approach inclusive of Indigenous Knowledge, students will learn about the cultural and spiritual aspects, and the ecological, economic, and legal dimensions of wildcrafting.

Research Methods for Ethnobotanists

EBOT F220 CRN:75263 2 credits
Instructor: Lisa Strecker
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: R 5:30pm-7:30pm
Provides skills and knowledge for conducting research about human鈥損lant relationships; focuses on interviewing Elders about plant use and introduces to qualitative and quantitative research methods in ethnobotanical research and documentation of knowledge and practices, e.g., plant collection, participant observation and data analysis; addresses decolonizing methodology and Indigenous knowledge revitalization. Cross-listed with ANTH F220.

Applied Ethnobotany

EBOT F250 CRN:75265 2 credits
Instructor: Lisa Strecker
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: S 9am-12pm
This is the fall section of a year-round course cycle consisting of two non-sequential courses that explore the seasonally appropriate cultural uses of plants. Students will deepen their understanding of human-plant relationships through individual hands-on projects, which will guide them into further studies in ethnobotany and related disciplines. Cross-listed with ANTH F254.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Introduction to Sustainable Energy

ENVI F220 CRN:75175 3 credits
Instructor: Chandler Kemp
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Sep 23, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: T 7pm-8pm
Introduction to societal problems and solutions related to its energy use and production. Problems discussed are mainly related to the extent of sustainability of current energy practices. Solutions discussed cover both energy efficiency and renewable energy.

HEALTH

Medical Terminology

HLTH F100 CRN:75573 3 credits
Instructor: Jay Harold Panlilio
Delivery Method: In-Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 9am-10:55am
Study of medical terminology, including analysis and origin of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. Understanding the word components, students will be able to build, spell and define medical words. Content will be presented by body systems focusing on terms for anatomy, diagnostic, laboratory and medical specialties. Cross-listed with MA F100.

Introduction to Health Careers

HLTH F105 CRN:75574 2 credits
Instructor: Jay Harold Panlilio
Delivery Method: In-Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 11am-11:55am
Introduction to health careers and the psychology of patient care. Roles and responsibilities of different members/functional units of the health care team; information on related job and educational opportunities; needs and roles of health providers in rural and urban Alaska settings.

Nurse Aide Training

HLTH F107 CRN:75910 9 credits
Instructor: Jay Harold Panlilio
Delivery Method: In-Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 12:35pm-3:30pm
Teaches basic nursing skills necessary to assist the nurse as an efficient health care team member. Includes positive communication skills, along with a strong emphasis on personal care of residents' physical and emotional needs in a variety of health care settings. Students are prepared for the National Nurse Aide Examination.

PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Psychology

PSY F111X CRN:75161 3 credits
Instructor: Larry Richesin
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025 Times: MW 3:30pm-5pm
An introduction to the fundamentals of human behavior and mental processes and how they are impacted by social, cultural, and biological factors. Covers topics such as social science research methods, personality, sensation, perception, psychological disorders, lifespan development, memory, learning, thinking, language, motivation, emotion, social behavior, and consciousness.

MATHEMATICS

Math Essentials

MATH F068 CRN: 75374 4 credits
Instructor: Kelechukwu Alu
Delivery Method: Hybrid Distance & In Person (Kuskokwim Campus)
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: MTW 4:30pm-6pm
Arithmetic and introductory algebra. Solve problems related to operations and properties of real numbers; proportion; percent; evaluation of algebraic expressions; solution and graphs of linear equations and inequalities; solving systems of linear equations; exponent rules; operations on polynomials; factoring; fundamental operations with rational expressions; solutions and applications of quadratic equations.

 

MATH PLACEMENT

Unless you have previously completed a mathematics or statistics course at UA or another college or university, you must take the ALEKS test to be placed into the correct course in mathematics, statistics, and other quantitative subjects.

Take test here:

alaska.edu/aleks/

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Rural Development Seminar: Training Without Walls

RD F492P CRN: 75190 1 credit
Instructor: Laura Zimin
Delivery Method: In Person (Bristol Bay Campus)
Dates: Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 Times: FS 1pm-5pm; U 10:30am-1pm

TRIBAL GOVERNANCE

Introduction to Tribal Government in Alaska

TG F101 CRN:75057 3 credits
Instructor: Kevin Illingworth
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Sep 25, 2025 - Dec 6, 2025 Times: TR 11am-1pm
An introduction to the study of tribal government and politics in Alaska, including tribal legislative and judicial, and administrative responsibilities. Presents key concepts of federal Indian law, self-determination and self-governance for building and enhancing tribal governments.

Introduction to Managing Tribal Governments

TG F105 CRN:75058 3 credits
Instructor: Laura Zimin
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Sep 25, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025 Times: TR 1:30-3:30
Tools and methods for the management and oversight of tribal government programs and organizations. Student evaluation includes how well the student affects changes in tribal operations and tribal management.

Federal Indian Law for Alaska Tribes

TG F112 CRN:75064 1 credit
Instructor: Kevin Illingworth
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Sep 15, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 11am-1pm
Introduction to federal Indian law, focusing on the impacts to modern Alaskan tribal governments. Particular attention will be given to the relationship between federal Indian law and tribal justice systems in Alaska.

Tribal Court Administration

TG F115 CRN:75059 1 credit
Instructor: Michelle Demmert
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Oct 8, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025 Times: WF 11am-1pm
Focuses on the administration of tribal courts in Alaska and the role of the tribal court clerk. Key concepts and strategies related to the effective administration and operation of tribal justice systems in Alaska will be discussed.

Introduction to Tribal Natural Resources Stewardship

TG F120 CRN:75060 3 credits
Instructor: Carrie Stevens
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: MW 1:30pm-3:30pm
Examination of foundations, principles and goals of tribal natural resources stewardship. Including the history of tribal stewardship in Alaska, covering state and federal natural resources laws and management systems. The course will also introduce concepts and tools in developing tribal natural resources stewardship programs, including successful contemporary models.

Tribal Management Practicum I

TG F199 CRN:75061 3 credits
Instructor: Kevin Illingworth
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: Asynchronous
Professional and personal development while working in a rural service organization. Emphasis on developing the understanding and skills necessary for delivery of rural services. Course is guided by an academic advisor. Student must be willing and able to work independently outside the classroom and in the community.

Tribal Participation in State Fish and Game Management Systems

TG F222 CRN:75062 3 credits
Instructor: Carrie Stevens
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Sep 24, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025 Times: MW 11am-1pm
Introduction to Tribal Government/Citizen participation in State of Alaska fish and game management as it pertains to promoting traditional ways of life. Review of administration/structure/operations of fish and game management, including Local Advisory Committees, and/or Board of Fish/Game. Experiential learning includes development of testimony and/or participation in state meetings. Offered As Demand Warrants.

Tribal Management Practicum II

TG F299 CRN:75063 3 credits
Instructor: Kevin Illingworth
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: Asynchronous
Professional and personal development while working in a rural service organization. Emphasis on developing the understanding and skills necessary for delivery of rural services. Course is guided by an academic advisor. Student must be willing and able to work independently outside the classroom and in the community.

Federal Indian Law & Alaska Natives

TG F425 CRN:75256 3 credits
Instructor: Michelle Demmert
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: MW 5:10pm-6:40pm
The special relationship between the federal government and Native Americans based on land transactions and recognition of tribal sovereignty. Federal Indian law and policy evolving from this relationship. Legal rights and status of Alaska Natives.

Comparative Indigenous Rights & Policies

TG F450 CRN:75261 3 credits
Instructor: Michelle Demmert
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: TR 5:10pm-6:40pm
Comparative approach to analyzing Indigenous rights and policies in different nation-state systems. Multiple countries and specific policy developments examined for factors promoting or limiting self-determination.

WELDING & MATERIALS TECH

Welding I

WMT F103 CRN:75914 3 credits
Instructor: Charles Keeter
Delivery Method: In-Person (Chukchi Campus)
Dates: Aug 18, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025 Times: MTWRF 1:35pm-3:30pm
Entry-level course that focuses on shop orientation, safety and thermal cutting processes. This class covers Module 2 and 8 of the AWS SENSE standards. Attendance on the first two days of class are mandatory.

WRITING

Writing Across Contexts: Exploring Food Sovereignty

WRTG F111X CRN:75269 3 credits
Instructor: Katherine Kysar
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: S 10am-12pm
An introduction to writing strategies and processes for reading and responding to rhetorical situations across a variety of public and academic contexts.

Writing and the Humanities: Food Sovereignty in Alaska

WRTG F211X CRN:75271 3 credits
Instructor: Katherine Kysar
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: S 8am-10am
An introduction to what writing is and does and how people learn to do it in the humanities, with a focus on the disciplinary questions, methods and reasoning that shape the genres and writing practices in the field.

 

WRITING PLACEMENT

Placement test may be necessary for students to enroll in writing courses.

Take test here:

uaf.edready.org

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Elementary Central Yup'ik I

YUP F101X CRN:75104 5 credits
Instructor: Sally Samson
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: MTWR 4:15pm-5:30pm
Introduction to Central Yup'ik, the language of the Yukon and Kuskokwim deltas and Bristol Bay. Open to both speakers and nonspeakers. For speakers the course provides literacy and grammatical analysis. For others, it provides a framework for learning to speak, read and write the language. Consideration given to dialect differences.

Beginning Yup'ik Grammar

YUP F130 CRN:75105 3 credits
Instructor: Sally Samson
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: MW 5:45pm-7:15pm
Literacy and grammatical analysis of Central Yup'ik language for language learners. Students will learn basic grammatical concepts and literacy skills, with consideration given to dialect differences.

Introduction to Reading & Writing Yup'ik

YUP F240 CRN:75106 3 credits
Instructor: Sally Samson
Delivery Method: Distance
Dates: Aug 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Times: TR 5:45pm-7:15pm
Emphasis on reading and writing Yup'ik for practical purposes (posters, brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, signs) and continued language learning (short stories, descriptions and narratives).