Science Applications (SCIA)
SCIA F101L Natural Science Lab Course
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Laboratory course in natural science. Students will complete two labs on applying the scientific method and 10 labs in any of the following study areas in natural science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geoscience. For non-science majors. Special lab fees apply.
Prerequisites: A university-level natural science course.
Attributes: UAF GER Natural Science Req
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 6 + 0
SCIA F105 Field Biology
2 Credits
Offered As Demand Warrants
Students will learn some of the techniques that are employed by wildlife biologists to study plants, fish and animals in the field and establish use of the scientific method through a student research project.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 20 + 20 + 0
SCIA F150 Subarctic Horticulture
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
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.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 3 + 0
SCIA F150P Subarctic Horticulture
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
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.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
SCIA F157 Alaska Plants (n)
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Introduction to the topics of plant taxonomy and identification with specific reference to common Alaskan plants and vegetation types.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
SCIA F161 Birds of Alaska
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
Biology of birds including behavior, anatomy, physiology, ecology, systematics and field identification.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0
SCIA F162 Mammals of Alaska (n)
1 Credit
Offered As Demand Warrants
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.
Prerequisites: Background or interest in general science or natural history.
Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0