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3.00 Credits
Exploration of constitutional law as it applies to the day-to-day work of a paralegal in criminal law, civil procedure, family law, administrative/employment law and personal injury litigation. Examination of the seperation of powers among the branches of the federal government; federalism and the states' rights; economic and property rights; and individual freedoms and protections under the Constitution, with an emphasis on due process. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Fall
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Benefits and shortcomings of the three basic business forms: corporation, partnership, and sole proprietorship. How to form each business form, how to operate it according to relevant laws and regulations, and how to dissolve the business. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Fall
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
Legal research skills using law library methods, computer-assisted legal research and the Internet. Read and understand authorities from three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. Emphasis on precedent from Alaska and federal court systems. Includes writing skills from drafting of law office correspondence to preparation of court pleadings and briefs. Prerequisites: PLS F102. Offered Fall
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C-
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2.00 Credits
Expand on writing skills previously learned by drafting documents regularly assigned to practicing paralegals. For example, pleadings to be filed in court, legal documents, such as contracts, wills and those used by business organizations, office correspondence, deposition summaries and interoffice legal memorandums. Prerequisites: PLS F102; PLS F280. Offered Spring
Prerequisite:
PLS F102 UF C- AND PLS F280 UF C-
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3.00 Credits
An internship involving a minimum of 150 hours of work under the supervision of an attorney, and, when available, a practicing paralegal for that attorney in a local law office or law-related situation. Must seek approval of faculty advisor for admittance. Prerequisites: Must have completed at least 75% of paralegal studies degree requirements with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA or approval of UAF faculty advisor. Note: Students meet as a class only once. All subsequent classes or meetings with UAF faculty advisor are arranged by individual student(s) and advisor.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to process operations in industry. Non-mathematical overview of general information, processes, procedures and equipment a process operator would be expected to know and use.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of the field of safety, health and environment within the process industry. Covers plant hazards, safety, and environmental systems and equipment, and applicable government regulations and industry standards.
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3.00 Credits
Skills and techniques needed to produce process piping and instrumentation drawings. Offered As Demand Warrants
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4.00 Credits
Overview of the chemistry, biology, hydraulics and hydrology related to water management in industries. Water distribution systems, water processing, operation of water works, wastewater processing, advanced wastewater treatment and water reuse. Offered As Demand Warrants
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4.00 Credits
Selected process equipment including rotating machinery and process units. Emphasis on equipment components, construction, preventative maintenance and safety. Includes hands-on experience. Prerequisites: PRT F101.
Prerequisite:
PRT F101 UF C
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