Fall 2002 Semester Course
Listings:
Courses offered by the Office of Continuing Education
during this Semester are described in this section.
Southeast Mushrooms: How to Identify
Them
COED S010-T71
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 20, 21, 22, 2002
Instructor: Kitty LaBounty
Fee: $49, Min. of 12 Students req’d.
This class will introduce the student to the mushroom
flora of SE Alaska. Focus will be on the use of taxonomic keys for identification
of fungi and recognition of edible and poisonous mushrooms. Cooking and preservation
of mushrooms will be discussed. Field trips will be followed by in-class identification
of collected mushrooms. Upon completion of this study, students will be able to
use a macro and microscopic key to identify mushrooms, recognize several species
of locally common mushrooms, and understand the basic biology of fungi and their
role in the ecosystem. Dress for rain!
Drivers Education
COED S036-T70
Tuesdays/Thursdays, September 24-October 24, 2002
6-8:30pm + Driving
Instructor: Linda Olson
Fee: $339 (includes textbook), Min. of 10 students req’d.
This class combines 24 hours of classroom instruction and 12 hours of on-the-road
driving instruction both driving and observing fellow classmates. Topics include:
The Driving Task, Interacting with Traffic, Driving in Different Environments
and Conditions, and Your Responsibility as a Driver. Students MUST have a valid
driver's permit to register for the class and must present the number at registration
and must have parental consent. Fee includes the textbook. Registrations will
be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. (Note: Some insurance companies
give discounts to students who have successfully completed this training.)
Folk Art: One Stroke Decorative Painting
COED S032-T70
Mondays/Thursdays, October 7-31, 2002
6-10pm
Instructor: Dorothy Essendrup
Fee: $129 + materials kit (approx. $145, payable to instructor), Min. of 10 students
req’d.
Here's your chance to learn the Folk-Art One Stroke Painting Technique. You'll
learn how to load your palette, use your Folk Art paints and load all the various
sizes of One-Stroke brushes so that you'll be able to blend, shade and highlight
all in one stroke. You'll also learn how to use your teaching guides to help achieve
the strokes to paint beautiful flowers, leaves and so much more.
Introduction to Stained Glass: Copper Foil Method
COED S032-T70
Tuesdays and Saturdays, October 6-26, 2002
Tuesdays: 6-8:30pm / Saturdays: 9-11:30am
Instructor: Lisa Farnen
Fee: $129, Min. of 10 students req’d.
This class will introduce you to the art of stained glass. You'll learn basic
glass cutting techniques, copper foiling, soldering and project construction.
Students will go through a step-by-step process of making a small glass project
that you'll be able to hang in your window at home. Materials for this class are
provided in the tuition fee.
Intro to Sign Language
COED S014-T70 or SPC S193P-T70
Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10-October 3, 2002
Instructor: Kelli McClenahan
Fee: COED S041-T70: $65 + book, SPC S193P-T70: $88 + book; Min. of 10 Students
req’d.
This will be a brief overview of American Sign Language
(ASL) as a method of communication for the deaf and hard of hearing. The class
is an ideal starting point for those who have seen ASL in action and always wanted
to learn to do that some day, as well as for those who have hard of hearing or
deaf family or friends. The class will also be a great introduction for any person
who is losing their hearing and may need to learn ASL as a primary language. The
class is being taught by Kelli McClenahan who experienced sudden deafness 10 years
ago and so is in a position to be an excellent bridge between the deaf world and
the hearing world. The class is a brief introduction for you to gain basic communication
skills and decide if you would like to learn more. There are no prerequisites
for this class. A book is required. Students should purchase THE AMERICAN SIGN
LANGUAGE PHRASE BOOK by Lou Fant and bring it to the first class. (ISBN: 0809235005)
Cost is approximately $20 with shipping. If you want to shop for a bargain on-line,
try this address: http://www.everybookstore.com/
Sign Language II
COED S014-T71 or SPC S19P3-T71
Tues/Thurs, October 8-October 31, 2002
Instructor: Kelli McClenahan
Fee: $65 (COED) or $88 (SPC), Min. of 10 Students req’d.
This will be a continuation of American Sign Language
(ASL) as a method of communication for the deaf and hard of hearing. Participants
will finish the book and practice with one another to gain more confidence in
using sign language. The class is being taught by Kelli McClenahan who experienced
sudden deafness 10 years ago and so is in a position to be an excellent bridge
between the deaf world and the hearing world. Intro to Sign Language is a prerequisite
for this class. If they have not already done so, students should purchase THE
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE PHRASE BOOK by Lou Fant. (ISBN: 0809235005) Cost is
approximately $20 with shipping. If you want to shop for a bargain on-line, try
this address: http://www.everybookstore.com/
Advanced Equities Workshop
COED S010-T70
Mondays, October 28-November 25, 2002
Instructor: Steve Dalquist
Fee: $30; Min. of 10 Students req’d.
The workshop begins with an overview of the stock markets,
including a discussion of the different equity strategies, what drives the market
prices, types of common stocks and terms that investors should know. Next, it
takes a "how to" approach to researching individual stocks and implementing
worksheets for participants to use to identify proper diversification by both
asset allocation and sector weightings within an investor's portfolio. The course
finishes with an overview of previous information to help investors manage the
performance of their portfolios.
Grant Management
BA S193P-T71, 1 cr.
Monday/Tuesday, November 18/19, 2002
8:30am-4:00pm
Instructor: Pudge Kleinkauf
Fee: $239, Min. of 12 students req’d.
Learn the skills required by recipient organizations for successful implementation
of grant programs, management of grant requirements and expenditure of grant funds.The
course is intended for the staff of organizations that receive grant funding from
a variety of sources. The following topics will be addressed: Grant management
ethics and responsibilities, Initial considerations in grant management, Fulfillment
of the grantor's specific requirements, The grants manager and the grants monitor,
The grant within the host organization, Development and implementation of a performance
action plan, Site visits by the grantor, Meeting the grantor's fiscal requirements,
Administering multiple grants, Reports to the grantor, Evaluating grant accomplishments,
and Preparing for re-funding for your next proposal.
Fly Tying for Beginners
COED S006-T70
Time and Dates TBA
Instructor: Mary Jo McNally; Fee: $TBA; Max. of 10 students
This is a 6-hour workshop with all equipment and materials provided. It covers
the basic techniques of tying fishing flies, including: •Proper use of the vice
and other fly tying tools; •understanding different materials and their uses in
different flies; •understanding the anatomy of a hook and the different types
of hooks; •positioning materials on the hook and using the “pinch” method to control
materials; •mastering the half-hitch and the whip finish to properly finish a
fly; • learning the differences between dry flies, wet flies and streamer flies;
and • tying a selection of 10 flies that are most useful for Alaska: the wooly
bugger, egg-sucking leech, iliamna pinkie, comet, flash flies, elk-hair caddis,
wine nymph, the woolly worm, griffith, and the fish candy flies.
Digital Cameras for Beginners
COED S009-T70
Dates and Times TBA
Instructor: Tim Schroeder
Fee: $TBA, Min. of 10 students req’d.
So you’re the proud owner of a digital camera. Now what? This entry level class
will teach the basic operations of a digital camera, the assets and limitations,
and how to get some great shots. Students are encouraged to bring their own cameras
if they have them. You'll learn: • Pros & Cons • How do Digital Cameras Work?
• Resolution • Color • Compression • File Size • Interpolation • Storage and Upload.
We'll also discuss: • File Management • Manipulating Images on your Computer •
Basic Software • Image File Types • Printing Your Pictures • Putting Your Images
on the
Internet (for free!) • Basic Picture Design Tips. Part of the class may be outside
so dress for the usual Sitka weather. Participants should have basic computer
skills as part of the class deals with the Internet.
Creature Features
COED S012-T70
Time and Dates TBA
Instructor: Rory Schneeberger
Fee: $TBA, Min. of 6 students req’d.
Join the fun as Halloween approaches with a series of old OLD horror films! We’ll
watch one film each night and then discuss the directors, mood, motivation, etc.
Bring your own popcorn and snacks. We’ll put on the coffee! We’ll start with “teacher’s
choice” and then you’ll pick from a list of other spookies!
Hand Printmaking: Etching & Aquatint
ART S193P-T70
Dates and Times TBA
Instructor: Rebecca Poulson
Fee: $TBA, Min. of 8 students req’d.
Master artists like Rembrandt and Goya used the technique
of etching for timeless expressions of mood and space. Artists in the 20th century
have used etching to express everything from hard social critique, to delicate
observation, to subtle exploration of line and texture. Etching is gaining new
popularity with the resurgence of drawing and other work on paper as art media.
Etching is a printmaking technique in which acid (or for this class, a salt) is
used to bite lines and marks into a metal plate, which is then used to make a
print. Etching offers possibilities for precise or organic line quality, rich
textures or antiseptic cleanliness, bold contrasts of black and white or the most
delicate and ephemeral tones. No art experience is necessary, but experienced
artists may benefit from translating their work into this medium. This course
is an introduction to two popular etching techniques: line etching and aquatint,
which is tonal etching. In the class we should be able to produce two one-color
prints, with the possibility of color for the ambitious.
Bring to first class drawings for two prints, preferably in sizes 4 1/2 x 6, 6
x 9, 9 x 12, or 12 x 18, although we can cut a plate to any size. The plates will
be purchased from the UAS bookstore at $5 for the 6 x 9 size. Paper will cost
1.30 or 3.00 (there are two kinds) for a 22 x 30 inch sheet, which is enough for
four small prints. Paper for proofing (checking the progress of the print) will
be provided.
Fly Fishing for Beginners
COED S007-T??
Dates and Times TBA
Instructor: MaryJo McNally
Fee: $59, Min. of 8 students req’d.
The course will cover the basic techniques of fly fishing
in three sessions. The Tuesday session, from 6:30-9:30pm, will be held in a classroom
format, including lecture, video, and hands-on learning. Wednesday and Thursday's
sessions will be from 6:00-8:30pm and will include practice outdoors and on-water.
Participants will learn about...
• basic gear, including rods, reels, lines, leaders, tippets, and accessories
• how and where to select equipment • how to identify basic fly patterns and choose
them • how to master the basic knots used for fly fishing • understand on-water
etiquette and safety • learn about resources for flyfishers. During the outdoor
session, Participants will learn to...
• cast in both still water and moving water using single haul and roll casts •
“read” the water • understand the techniques for catching and releasing fish.
All equipment for the class will be furnished.
Simple Plant Medicines: Going
into the Woods
BIOL S193P-T?? or ED S593-T??
Dates and Times TBA
Instructor: Patty Dick
Fee: $TBA, Min. of 8 students req’d.
The emphasis will be on treatment based on Native American and other cures of
acute disorders with some discussion on chronic illnesses. The focus of this class
will be on external remedies including wild herbal oils, salves, ointments, foot
baths, etc. The 16 hour class will be structured to include one 4-hour segment
of classroom time, 6 hours of field time and 6 hours of kitchen/classroom time.Bring
a sack lunch on Saturday for a picnic in the Sitka wilds! Limited Enrollment.
Register early! This class is also being offered for professional level credit
(ED S593-T70). Those registering for Professional credit must complete a class
project as well as attending all sessions. A book is available but not required
and not included in tuition fees.
Sewing Mukluks
COED S010-T??
Dates and Times TBA
Instructor: Susan Stanford
Fee: $TBA, Min. of 8 students req’d.
Learn how to stretch, cut and sew fur by hand. Students will complete a pair of
Fur Mukluks for a baby during this three-day workshop. There will be a brief history
and discussion of the fur industry in Alaska. Different furs will be discussed
and examined and students will learn where some reliable fur resources can be
accessed. The furs used to create the mukluks will be muskrat, mink, Rex rabbit,
or raccoon. Patterns are provided, plus all the materials you’ll need. Each student
can take home their pattern and most everyone should be able to complete their
booties by the end of class. If you have a favorite thimble, bring it along; otherwise,
you’ll learn how to make one in class! Basic sewing knowledge is helpful but not
necessary. Class is limited to 10 students, so sign up early to assure your place!
A materials fee of $25 is payable directly to the instructor at the class.
Also coming this fall...
Oil Heat Boilers
ASL: Signing Naturally
Kiln Building
Healing Touch
Sewing Fur Earmuffs
Intro to Zen
Marine Refrigeration
Conversational Spanish
What's Under the Hood?
Private Pilot Ground School
Oops! We may cancel it because we didn't know you wanted
it.
Sometimes excellent courses with super instructors
are canceled when too many people wait until the last minute to register. Our
courses are self-support and we need a minimum of students enrolled before a
class will run. To avoid any inconvenience to students and instructors, we cancel
under-subscribed courses ahead of time. Don't wait. Avoid disappointment. Register
early and include your payment, or at least let us know you plan to attend.
For more information on any of these workshops or
to request specific training,
contact Sue Barlow at (907) 747-7762 or
e-mail her at Sue.Barlow@uas.alaska.edu
UAS Sitka Campus
Academic Courses
