This list includes courses most frequently offered. Other classes may meet the General Education Requirements. (Note: HISTORY and WOMENS STUDIES courses may be applied to Humanities or Social Sciences, but not both.) It is important to check with an advisor.

A. Oral Communications
These are courses that emphasize the acquisition of English language skills in orally communicating ideas in an organized fashion through instruction accompanied by practice. Sample courses include:

• COMM A111, Fund. of Oral Communication
• COMM A235, Small Group Communication
• COMM A237, Interpersonal Communication
• COMM A241, Public Speaking

B. Written Communications
These courses emphasize the acquisition of English language skills in organizing and communicating ideas and information through expository writing. Sample courses include:

• ENGL A111, Methods of Written Comm
• ENGL A211, Academic Writing About Literature
• ENGL A212, Technical Writing
• ENGL A213, Writing in Academic Disciplines
• ENGL A214, Persuasive Writing

C. Quantitative Skills
These courses emphasize the development and application of quantitative problem-solving skills as well as skills in the manipulation and/or evaluation of quantitative data. Sample courses include:

• AS A252, Elementary Statistics
• AS A307, Probability & Statistics
• MATH A107, College Algebra
• MATH A108, Trigonometry
• MATH A109, Precalculus
• MATH A200, Calculus I
• MATH A201, Calculus II
• MATH A270, Applied Finite Math for Managerial Sciences
• MATH A272, Calculus for Managerial Sciences

D. Humanities
These courses introduce the humanistic fields of language, arts, literature, history and philosophy within the context of their traditions. Sample courses include:

• ART A261, History of World Art I
• ART A262, History of World Art II
• ART A367, History of Photography
• ASL A101, Elem. American Sign Language I
• ASL A102, Elem. American Sign Language II
• ENGL A121, Introduction to Literature
• ENGL A201, Masterpieces of World Literature I
• ENGL A202, Masterpieces of World Literature II
• ENGL A306, Literature of the United States I
• ENGL A307, Literature of the United States II
• HIST A101, Western Civilization I
• HIST A102, Western Civilization II
• HIST A131, History of United States I
• HIST A132, History of United States II
• HIST A341, History of Alaska
• HUM A211, Introduction to Humanities I
• HUM A212, Introduction to Humanities II
• HUM A250, Myths and Contemporary Culture
• JPN A101, Elementary Japanese I
• JPN A102, Elementary Japanese II
• JPN A201, Intermediate Japanese I
• JPN A201, Intermediate Japanese II
• PHIL A101, Introduction to Logic
• PHIL A201, Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL A211, History of Philosophy I: Classical
• PHIL A212, History of Philosophy II: Modern
• PHIL A301, Ethics
• RUSS A101, Elementary Russian I
• RUSS A102, Elementary Russian II
• RUSS A201, Intermediate Russian I
• RUSS A202, Intermediate Russian II
• SPAN A101, Elementary Spanish I
• SPAN A102, Elementary Spanish II
• THR A311, Representative Plays I: Classical
• THR A312, Representative Plays II: Modern
• WS A200, Women's Studies

E. Fine Arts
These courses provide an introduction to the fine arts (visual arts and performing arts) as academic disciplines as opposed to those that emphasize acquisition of skills. Fine Arts courses that introduce the history, sociology, or aesthetic background of the discipline while including the application of the creative skill may also be acceptable. (*NOTE: Music majors must select courses outside the major.) Sample courses include:

• ART A160, Art Appreciation
• ART A261, History of World Art I
• ART A262, History of World Art II
• MUS A121, Music Appreciation*
• MUS A221, History of Music I*
• MUS A222, History of Music II*
• THR A111, Introduction to Theatre
• THR A311, Representative Plays I: Classical
• THR A312, Representative Plays II: Modern

F. Social Sciences
These courses are broad surveys that provide exposure to the theory, methods, and data of the social sciences. Sample courses include:

• ANTH A101, Intro to Anthropology
• ANTH A200, Natives of Alaska
• ANTH A202, Cultural Anthropology
• ANTH A250, The Rise of Civilization
• BA A151, Intro to Business
• ECON A201, Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON A202, Principles of Microeconomics
• HIST A101, Western Civilization I
• HIST A102, Western Civilization II
• HIST A131, History of United States I
• HIST A132, History of United States II
• HUMS A106, Intro to Social Welfare
• JPC A101, Intro to Mass Communication
• PARL A101, Intro to Law
• PS A101, Intro to American Government
• PS A102, Intro to Political Science
• PSY A111, General Psychology
• PSY A150, Human Development
• SOC A101, Intro to Sociology
• SOC A201, Social Problems and Solutions
• SWK A106, Intro to Social Welfare
• WS A200, Women's Studies

G. Natural Sciences
These courses provide a broad exposure to, and include a general introduction to, the theory, methods and disciplines of the natural sciences. Sample courses include:

• BIOL A102, Intro Biology
• BIOL A103, Intro Biology Lab
• BIOL A111, Hum. Anatomy & Phys. I, Lec/Lab
• BIOL A112, Hum. Anatomy & Phys. II, Lec/Lab
• BIOL A115, Fund. Of Biology I, Lec/Lab
• BIOL A116, Fund. Of Biology II, Lec/Lab
• CHEM A103, Survey of Chemistry I, Lec/Lab
• CHEM A104, Survey of Chemistry II, Lec/Lab
• CHEM A105, General Chemistry I, Lec/Lab
• CHEM A106, General Chemistry II, Lec/Lab
• GEOG A205, Elements of Physical Geography, Lec/Lab
• GEOL A111, Physical Geology, Lec/Lab
• GEOL A112, Historical Geology, Lec/Lab
• GEOL A115, Environmental Geology
• LSIS A101, Discoveries in Sciences
• LSIS A102, Origins: Earth-Solar System-Life
• LSIS A 201, Life on Earth
• LSIS A202, Concepts and Processes: Natural Sciences
  
• PHYS A123, Basic Physics I, Lec/Lab
• PHYS A124, Basic Physics II, Lec/Lab

Course Classifications

Applied Studies
Accounting
Agriculture
Alaska Wilderness Studies
Architectural/Engineering Technology
Auto/Diesel Technology
Aviation Technology
Business Administration
Civil Engineering
Counseling
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Dental Science
Dietetics and Nutrition
Early Childhood Development
Education
Electronic Technology
Emergency Medical Technology
Emergency Trauma Technician
Engineering Design Drafting
Engineering Science
Engineering and Science Management
English as a Second Language
Fashion Merchandising
Fire Service Administration
Fisheries Technology
Foods and Nutrition
Foodservice Technology
Forestry Technology
Health
Human Services
Housing and Home Interior Design
Journalism and Public Communications
Justice
Library Skills
Marine Technology
Mechanical Technology
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technology
Nursing
Office Management Technology
Paralegal Studies
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Technology
Physical Education/Recreation
Refrigeration and Heating
Social Work
Surveying and Mapping
Textiles and Clothing
Wastewater Treatment
Welding Technology
NOTE: Applied studies also include courses that focus on the application of skills and/or methodology of a discipline. Students should see an advisor to identify courses which
count for Applied Studies.

Humanities
American Sign Language
Art
Creative Writing and Literary Arts
Communications
Dance
English
History*
Humanities
Foreign Languages
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Theatre
*History may be used for either Humanities or Social Sciences credit, but not for both

Math and Natural Science
Applied Statistics
Astronomy
Biological Sciences
Biological Anthropology (ANTH A205 only)
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics
Philosophy (PHIL A101 only)
Physical Geography (GEOG A205 and A205L only)
Physics

Social Science
Anthropology
Business Administration (BA A151 only)
Counseling
Economics
Geography (except GEOG A205 and A205L)
Guidance
Health Sciences (HS A220 only)
History*
Human Services (HUMS A106 only)
International Studies
Journalism and Public Communication (JPC A101 only)
Justice (JUST A110 and A330 only)
Paralegal Studies (PARL A101 only)
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work (SWK A106 only)
Sociology
Women Studies
*History may be used for either Humanities or Social Sciences credit, but not for both