Science Application Courses
Science application courses are not offered on the Fairbanks campus.
SCIA 101 (3 Credits) Independent Learning Only
Fundamentals of Petroleum
An overall view of the petroleum industry in terms understandable by the
lay person as well as the professional. Included are lessons on petroleum
geology, prospecting, leasing, drilling, production, pipelines, refining,
processing and marketing. Sponsored by the Alaska Mining and Petroleum Training
Service.
SCIA 109 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Mineral Identification (1+0)
Physical and field identifiable chemical properties of rocks and minerals.
Emphasis on minerals found on the Seward Peninsula.
SCIA 130 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Moose Ecology (1+0)
Natural history of moose, the ecological concepts of energy flow, nutrient
cycling, food webs and population dynamics. Attention to the Seward Peninsula
moose population and factors used in making wildlife management decisions.
SCIA 150 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Subarctic Horticulture (0+3)
Soils, plant propagation, disease and insect control, variety selection,
fertilization, greenhouse construction and care and gardening techniques.
Emphasis on development and care of greenhouses and gardens in the Nome area.
SCIA 157 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Alaska Plants (1+0) n
Introduction to the topics of plant taxonomy and identification with
specific reference to common Alaskan plants and vegetation types. (Next offered:
Fall 1994.)
SCIA 161 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Birds of Alaska (1+0)
Biology of birds including behavior, anatomy, physiology, ecology,
systematics and field identification.
SCIA 162 (1 Credit) As Demand Warrants
Mammals of Alaska (1+0) n
Introduction to the mammals of Alaska and their importance to the local
ecology and economy from a scientific research standpoint. Emphasis on important
and/or common species for study of classification, habitat, life cycle and
economic importance. (Prerequisite: Background or interest in general science or
natural history or permission of instructor. Next offered: Fall 1994.)