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2000-2001 Catalog |
U = for undergraduate credit only. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.
U 132T Accounting I 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic double-entry accounting. Emphasis on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing procedures, accounting systems, and cash control.
U 133T Accounting II 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACC 132T with competency test score of 75% or better. Expansion of ACC 132T including receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and expanded liabilities. Includes partnerships, corporations, long-term liabilities, investments in stocks and bonds, and the statement of cash flow.
U 134T Payroll Topics 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACC 132T with competency test score of 75% or greater. Comprehensive payroll course including preparation of paychecks, completing deposits and payroll tax returns, identification of independent contractors, and introduction to state and federal payroll law. Introduction to Montana's Department of Labor and Industry, Unemployment Insurance Division, an State Compensation Insurance Fund is included.
U 195T Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or CRT 103T, ACC 132T with competency test score of 75% or better. With previous knowledge and skill related to double-entry accounting, payroll taxes and manual preparation of financial reports, students use a common accounting software package (Peachtree Complete) to accomplish similar tasks electronically.
U 232T Nonprofit Accounting 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ACC 133T. Principles of accounting for governmental units, health care organizations, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations.
U 234T Accounting III 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 133T. Conclusion of basic accounting sequence including concepts and principles, financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting.
U 235T Cost Accounting 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 133T. Accounting for materials, labor, and factory overhead using the job order and process costing systems.
U 236T Income Tax 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 134T with a "C" grade or better. An introduction to taxation terminology, taxation principles and tax return preparation. Emphasis on individuals and sole proprietorships.
U 290T Accounting Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum grade of "C" in all ACC courses, and approval of program director. On-the-job training in positions related to the accounting field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
U 065T Study Skills 1 cr. Offered every term. Study skills development needed by the student to be competitive in higher education. The skills taught are approached directly from the standpoint of their applications to College of Technology courses. Topics include memory and learning, study reading techniques, study management, listening and notemaking, and test taking. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 110T Barber-Styling Theory and Practice 2-10 cr. (R-39) Offered every term. The barber profession, human body systems, theory of hair treatment and care, and use of barber implements and equipment. Skills development in unisex hair cutting and styling, massage and facial treatments, and hair coloring and perming techniques. Course is delivered on an individualized basis over several academic terms for a total of 39 credits. Students proceed sequentially through the curriculum until all 39 credits are completed.
U 120T Electricity I 3 cr. Offered autumn. The electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits. Includes current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers. Introduction to wiring methods and materials in conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Includes installation and replacement of light fixtures, heaters, GFCIs, switches, receptacles, and electrical thermostats.
U 121T Electricity II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BME 120T. Continuation of wiring methods and materials in conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Presents fundamentals of mechanical and electrical installations, with emphasis on tool use and material selection. Includes fundamental 120v single-phase and 240v single and three-phase alternating current, design wiring techniques, advanced lighting principles, generators, and motors.
U 124T Construction Basics I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Application of plumbing, masonry, roofing, and flooring principles and the identification and safe uses of associated tools and materials.
U 125T Construction Basics II 3 cr. Offered spring. Application of carpentry, painting, and glazing principles and techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing skills commonly used in maintaining commercial buildings; for example, door hanging, window glass repair, and installing sheetrock, ceilings, hardware, paneling, and cabinets.
U 126T Ancillary Services 4 cr. Offered autumn. Maintenance principles pertaining to lawns, ground covers, trees, swimming pools, and building cleaning. Emphasis is placed on safe application of chemicals and maintenance frequency.
U 129T Heating and Air Conditioning I 4 cr. Offered spring. The fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. Covers heating and refrigeration cycles, refrigerants, and components used in associated systems. Introduces the basic mechanical service procedures used in the industry.
U 221T Blueprint Reading 2 cr. Offered autumn. The fundamental working drawings used in the trades and crafts. Emphasizes recognition of various types of drawings and the development of interpretation skills. Introduction to drafting equipment, lettering techniques, sketching, basic dimensioning, scale reading, and geometric construction.
U 222T Building Construction 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BME 125T. The design and construction of foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, and roof systems. Includes platform and balloon framing, headers, joists, studs, rafters, sheathing, trusses, and roof types. Includes an overview of Uniform Building Code.
U 223T Basic Motors and Controls 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BME 121T and BME 129T. A survey of the various types of motors and protective devices. Included are single-phase capacitor start, capacitor start and run, shaded-pole tap-wound, permanent split-capacitor, and three-phase motors. Emphasis is placed on motor control problems and protective devices.
U 224T Pumps and Piping 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BME 124T. Overview of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Discussion of plumbing installation tools, safety, materials, fittings, sizing, fixtures, and basic design. Covers centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating, and special service pumps. Includes single and multistage pumps, cavitation, balancing, bearings, packings, clearances, mechanical seals, and problem troubleshooting. The piping section covers hot water, cold water, gas, compressed air, fire protection, waste, drain, and specialty piping.
U 227T HVAC Control Systems 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SCN 117T and BME 129T. Introduction to bimetallic, bourdon tube, remote bulb, CAB, thermocouple, thermistor, RTD, and thermopile measuring devices. Temperature and pressure control devices are related to the operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Two-position and proportional pneumatic control systems are presented, as well as pneumatic transmission. Computerized management systems for energy conservation are discussed.
U 228T Machine and Equipment Installation 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SCN 117T and SCN 118T. Tools and procedures for installing, leveling, and aligning equipment and machinery. Mechanical advantage formulas presented in physics are demonstrated. Included are safe loads for ropes, jacks, slings, and blocks and tackles. Skills pertaining to the proper use of ladders, scaffolds, safety belts, and life nets used in maintenance work are discussed.
U 229T Heating and Air Conditioning II 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., BME 129T. Advanced study of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning principles. Includes refrigeration process, heat flow, temperature measurements, gas laws, system evacuation and charging, cooling towers, and chilled water systems. Includes overview of Uniform Mechanical Code.
U 230T Preventive Maintenance 1 cr. Offered spring. Concepts of equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns and unscheduled downtime. Includes equipment inspection, maintenance scheduling, and nondestructive testing methods.
U 103S Principles of Business 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the world of business. Examines capitalism, the economic environment, the types of business organizations, management, marketing, production, labor, financing, and business/governmental relations. Credit not allowed for both BUS 103S and BADM 100S.
U 107T Fashion and Design 3 cr. Offered autumn. A comprehensive look into the fashion world's history and trends, insight into the industry's past, and present designers and their influence on fashion today. Includes an introduction to fashion design, fashion drawing, wardrobing, color analysis, and fashion trend research.
U 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 3 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to various techniques used by retailers in the merchandising and displaying of goods. Analysis of different approaches and methods for effectiveness in actual retail settings. Includes display principles of balance, color, and focal point statements.
U 112T Professional Sales 2 cr. Offered autumn. Includes the steps in opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale. Students gain expertise through role-playing activities and written presentations.
U 113T Psychology of Selling 3 cr. Offered spring. Development of selling techniques which are used by many of the world's best companies and explanation of why they work. Includes the psychological reasons that prevent a prospect from purchasing a product or service and the techniques to motivate a prospect to buy.
U 125T Principles of Marketing 3 cr. Offered autumn. An overview of marketing activities including the consumer buying decision process, distribution channels, the planning process, and new marketing trends. Students learn how to introduce a new product into the marketplace, target markets, and promote products through advertising and package design.
U 135T Business Law 3 cr. Offered spring. An overview of law as it applies to business transactions. Topics include the nature and source of law; courts and procedure; contracts, sales, and employment; commercial paper; bailments; property; business organizations; insurance; wills and estate planning; consumer and creditor protection; torts; criminal law; and agency law.
U 179T Textiles 2 cr. Offered autumn. A study of the textile industry and its operation, the production of fibers from raw materials to finished products, fiber and fabric identification, the care of fabrics, garment construction, and consumer laws relevant to the textile industry.
U 224T Advertising and Promotion 3 cr. Offered spring. Exposure to the history and fundamentals of advertising; in-depth exploration of advertising media, budget plans, ad campaign designs, and in-house promotion designs; and the production of actual radio, television, and print advertising.
U 242T Supervision 3 cr. Offered spring. The supervisor's role in management, organizing, staffing, and training of personnel as well as managing problem performance. Includes motivating employees, improving departmental productivity as well as the legal concerns of supervision.
U 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 cr. Offered autumn. Management theory, research, and the practice of management. Topics covered include leadership styles and techniques, effective communication approaches, time management, decision making, delegation, and the basic functions of supervisory skills.
U 245T Business Economics 3 cr. Offered autumn. Microeconomic principles of resource allocation and income distribution with emphasis on price and output determination, production costs, market structures, and international economics. Application of economic reasoning to such issues as market failure, taxation, antitrust and regulation, agriculture, income inequality, unionism, and discrimination.
U 246T Merchandise Planning and Control 3 cr. Offered spring. Emphasis is on a structured inventory control system that will allow for more accurate sales forecasting, improved loss prevention, and more effective store merchandising. Includes effective systems for the buying process and purchasing negotiations and procedures.
U 248T Market Seminar 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Hands-on experience with the purchasing process in an actual market environment. Includes a trip to Seattle, Washington, to attend the Pacific Northwest Apparel Association show held at the Seattle International Trade Center. Seminar includes a fashion show and simulated buying activities using open-to-buy and a dollar plan. Minimum and maximum enrollments required. All students must participate in fundraising activities to support costs.
U 250T Entrepreneurship 3 cr. Offered spring. An overview of the skill areas and business principles needed to start and operate a small business. Includes developing a business plan, identifying sources of capital formation, managing growth, and marketing issues related to new ventures.
U 290T Management Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in management. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
U 090T Critical Writing Skills 3 cr. Offered every term. Development of basic writing concepts with introductory instruction in grammar, sentence construction, and paragraph development. Special emphasis is placed on understanding verbs and their place within written expression. Writing exercises include paragraph as well as essay development. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.
U 093T Grammar and Punctuation 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Traditional principles of grammar and punctuation with practical applications of these principles. Designed for the student who needs to review basic grammar and punctuation.
U 101 English Composition 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., COM 090T or passing score on placement test. Instruction and practice in both the expository writing and research process. Emphasis on the use of specific techniques of writing to develop style, unity, clarity, and force of ideas, and structure. Students are expected to write without major errors in sentence structure or mechanics. Credit not allowed for both COM 101 and ENEX 101. Grading A, B, C, D, F, or NCR.
U 111T Business Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Emphasizes the language principles most applicable in the business world. Rules and conventions that enhance or impair communications between people are highlighted. Practice material is provided to help students apply the rules. Students develop communication skills and use basic writing principles in creating correspondence. Students are required to type assigned letters and memos.
U 115T Technical Writing 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to technical writing with emphasis on clarity and conciseness. Sentence, paragraph, and report organization are stressed; grammar and mechanics are reviewed. Short writing assignments and a technical report are critiqued for application of technical style, organization, and correct grammar and mechanics.
U 160A Oral Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to oral communication skills, including public speaking, interviewing, and small group communications. Focus is on the organization, delivery, and retention of oral messages, listening skill development, and nonverbal communication. Credit not allowed for both COM 160A and COMM 111A.
U 195T Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 220T Training Techniques 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., COM 160A, COM 115T or consent of instr. The practical application of adult learning theory to documenting procedures, creating user guides, writing instructions, developing courses, using tutorials, evaluating and using training materials, and giving effective oral presentations. Students prepare and deliver mini-courses to develop these skills.
U 101 Introduction to Computers 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software. Includes basic microcomputing applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation) commonly used in business and industry. Keyboarding is included. Internet and e-mail are introduced. Credit not allowed for both CRT 101 and CS 111.
U 103T Introduction to Systems and Software 3 cr. Offered autumn. An introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software. Includes basic microcomputing applications commonly used in business and industry. Software applications include an integrated software package and Microsoft Windows 95. Keyboarding, 10-key data entry, use of Internet, and use of e-mail are included.
U 112T Disk Operating System 3 cr. Offered autumn. Emphasis is on basic understanding of capabilities of DOS, use of disks, backup, memory management, directories, batch files, path techniques to facilitate efficient use of secondary storage, and most used commands.
U 114T Word Processing 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or SEC 107T. WordPerfect software package used for creating and editing business forms, business correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports. Business-related application projects, graphics, and printer operation are included.
U 121 Introduction to Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 103T, MAT 101T. An introduction to programming using Visual Basic. Included are arithmetical and conversion operations in binary, and hexadecimal numeration systems as well as an introduction to Boolean algebra. Emphasis is on problem-solving techniques which include identifying the problem, planning the logic, coding the program, keying and debugging the program. Structured programming is stressed along with documentation techniques leading to complete program documentation support.
U 122T Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking 2 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to ethics, logic and scientific reasoning, and critical thinking with applications to other courses, the work environment, as well as life in general topics and case studies related directly to the technology area.
U 125T File Processing and Database Concepts 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 103T. File processing environments, sequential and random accessing, concepts, and file control systems. Includes database systems modeling, concepts of normalization, and structured query processing. Programming is used to create functions, to get complex input from the user, and create conditional looping. Theory and techniques for design and implementation of relational database systems.
U 126T Networking Fundamentals 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CS 103T. Introduction to networking fundamentals with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing (including subnet masks), and basic network design. First course in a four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certification.
U 176T Router Technologies 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 126T. Router theory and router technologies with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include beginning router configurations, routed and routing protocols, and introduction to LAN switching. Second course in a four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certification.
U 180T Spreadsheet Software 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 101 or 103T; and MAT 101T or 111T, or MAT 111T or 112T. Emphasis on the use of workbooks and sheets to solve business problems. Includes projects relating to data and lists and graphs/charts.
U 181T Introduction to Database Software 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 101. Basics of using a current database software package. Emphasis on use of a database to solve business problems. Does not involve programming.
U 188T Computers and Law 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 114T or SEC 114T, and LEG 180T or 185T. Intermediate concepts of computer systems, operating systems, graphical environments, electronic mail, Internet, and file management. A variety of applications including work processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and law-related software are included.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6)
U 203 Systems Analysis 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 113, 121, 122T, and 125T. Presentation of systems analysis and design techniques. Planning, input design, output design, file descriptions, and analysis of needed programs. A simulated business system design project is developed.
U 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 101. Introduction to computerized spreadsheets-worksheets, functions, charts, databases, and templates. Includes basic computerized applications used in the food service industry, tegrating concepts and techniques of work processing and the internet.
U 209T General Business for Microcomputer Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 103T. Includes general business organization information, recordkeeping procedures, budget creation and maintenance, creation of RFP and bid information and procedures, and managing and maintaining inventory. Additionally, summary report writing related to budgeting and purchasing and financial reporting procedures will be covered.
U 222T Enterprise Systems Quality Assurance 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 203. Introduction to enterprise software and hardware quality assurance in a high performance networked environment. Planning and implementation of a Network Test Management System (NTM) using techniques such as load modeling, network simulation, and regression testing. Introduction to testing tools for quality assurance including packet generators, client server applications, benchmarking tools, monitoring, and simulation software.
U 226T Advanced Routing and Switching 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 176T; coreq., CRT 276T. Advanced router configurations with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include LAN switching, network management, and advanced network design. Third course in four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) certification.
U 240T Operating Systems 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 103T and 112T or consent of instr. Multi-user and multi-tasking operating systems will be introduced. UNIX and Windows 95 software are used.
U 248T Novell Networking 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 126T or consent of instr. Novell NetWare 3.12 and 4.x operating system are introduced to effectively maintain and manage a LAN system. Topics include planning a LAN system, planning for users, planning procedures for managing and recovery of a LAN. Using command line and menu utilities, appropriate documentation and management responsibilities. Software installation and diagnosing and troubleshooting using utilities are included. Topics related to appropriate NetWare certification are introduced.
U 250T Assistive Technology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 103T. Techniques used to adapt technology to assist users with special needs. Adjusting machine settings and selecting and installing software and hardware appropriate for users' needs.
U 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 114T or SEC 114T, or consent of instr. Use of Microsoft Word for Windows and Aldus PageMaker software to create projects with columns, headings, borders, scanned images, graphics, and text using acceptable elements of layout and design. Combines publishing and typesetting concepts. Visual appeal and accuracy is emphasized. Use of scanners and color printers to produce a complete publication.
U 270 C++ Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 121. Introduction to C++ emphasizing structured programming techniques. Students learn the concept of compiling a source program into executable code, along with problem-solving skills. Credit not allowed for both CRT 270 and CS 204.
U 276T Advanced Network Design 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 176T; coreq., CRT 226T. Project-based course in network design. Topics include advanced network design projects and advanced network management projects. Final course in four-course series leading to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administration) certification.
U 280 Microcomputer Presentations 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 103T, 114T. Spreadsheet, database, word processing and graphics software to create advanced business presentations. Emphasis on efficient use of commands and utilities available with integrated packages, as well as importing, exporting, and converting files. Use of web authoring tools to design web pages, and presentation software to design a multimedia presentation. Credit not allowed for both CRT 280 and CS 172 or CRT 281.
U 281 Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., basic skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software packages. Spreadsheet, databases, word processing, and graphics used to solve advanced business applications. Procedures emphasize efficient use of commands and utilities available with integrated packages, and the importation of files from database, word processing, graphics, and spreadsheet software. Web authoring tools are utilized in web page design; a presentation package is used to design a multimedia presentation. Credit not allowed for both CRT 281 and CS 172 or CRT 280.
U 282T Windows NT Networking 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 126T. Use of diagnostic tools emphasized. Topologies, communication devices, appropriate planning for and installing of LAN software, configuration of printers and other peripherals and cabling. All appropriate procedures involve hands-on practice.
U 285T PC Service and Support 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to PC hardware. Extensive hands-on work with computer systems. Topics include PC setup and configuration, floppy and hard drives, printers, basic maintenance and troubleshooting, drive installation, software backup and recovery, memory upgrades, I/O ports, peripheral devices, and backup power systems.
U 286T Advanced Troubleshooting and Certification 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 285T. Advanced techniques for troubleshooting and maintenance of computer hardware, software, and peripherals. Hands-on activities directed at topics covered in the A+ certification test. Students will be required to sit for the A+ test.
U 287T Help Desk 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 285T. Using help desk software, developing a resource library that includes extensive glossary, log of calls and solutions, database of users and systems, newsletter items, and vendor support contacts. Experience with support calls and use of remote access software improves telephone techniques and provides customer relations experience.
U 288T Professional Certification 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., last semester in program, "C or better in all CRT courses. Not open to non-majors. Fundamental concepts and requirements reviewed for many of the different professional certifications.
U 290T Microcomputing Internship 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in all CRT courses, and approval of program director. Not open to non-majors. On-the-job training in positions requiring advanced microcomputing competencies. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
U 294T Structured Design and Implementation 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 203. LAN client server application design using structured system design and implementation methodologies, tools, and techniques. Use of CASE to develop and implement a structured database design and software architecture for a SQL server with Visual Basic as a front end.
U 151T Introduction to Foods 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the food service industry. Emphasis on fundamentals such as a basic knowledge of foods, their classifications, specifications, cooking methods, and preparations. Includes safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, nutrition, and terminology.
U 152T Food Production and Demonstration 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T. Hands-on preparation of food items, use and maintenance of equipment as it pertains to CUL 151T.
U 156T Dining Room Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, and 175T with a "C" or better. Introduction to the basic foundations of dining room service and protocol. Techniques are practiced in the dining room using various types of service. Personal hygiene, mathematics, and basic culinary terminology related to dining room and beverage service are included. Table side cooking methods are practiced.
U 157T Pantry and Garde-Manger 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, and 175T with a "C" or better. Identification of a large variety of fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits, their general and specific uses, standards of quality, preparation, and presentation. Also covered are entrée salads, side salads, salad dressings, cold sauces, appetizers, finger sandwiches, pâtés, gelatins, mousses, ice carvings, as well as banquet and buffet presentation.
U 158T Short Order Cookery 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, and 175T with a "C" or better. Hands-on experience in all facets of short order cookery. Emphasis on coordination, speed, presentation, and basic food preparations as well as cooking methods.
U 160T Soups, Stocks, and Sauces 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, and 175T with a "C" or better. Hands-on preparation of basic soups, stocks, sauces, glazes, thickening agents, and garnishes.
U 161T Meats and Vegetables 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, and 175T with a "C" or better. Hands-on experience with the fundamental cooking methods for meats, vegetables, grains, legumes, and pastas.
U 162T Storeroom Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, and 175T with a "C" or better. Various storeroom functions and procedures as they relate to the kitchen and management controls such as manual and computerized inventory.
U 175T Introduction to Food Service Sanitation 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Proper methods for safe and legal food preparation and service.
U 185T Advanced Cookery 1 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to international cuisines through lecture and demonstration. Emphasis is on difficult and elaborate presentations. Students are required to participate in the annual Food Service of America Culinary Salon Competition.
U 190T Supervised Internship 6 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 265T Baking 6 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T with a "C" or better or consent of instr. Introduction to basic raised-dough recipes and bakery procedures, pastries, desserts, frozen desserts, ice creams, sorbets, ices, mousses, and tempered chocolate. Presentation and cooking methods are emphasized.
U 120T Electrical Systems 8 cr. Offered spring. The theory of AC/DC electricity including Ohm's Law, magnetism, wiring diagrams, and circuit analysis. Starting, charging, and related systems are covered in-depth using test equipment commonly found in heavy equipment repair facilities. Electronic systems are reviewed and tested using common electronic test equipment.
U 128T Engine Service I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to the construction and operation of internal combustion engines with the diesel engine being examined in detail. The use of measuring tools and related special tools is covered extensively along with common manufacture rebuild procedures. Start-up and running practices are demonstrated on various running diesel engines.
U 135T Power Trains 7 cr. Offered autumn. Chassis and drive train components used in light and heavy-duty trucks and other equipment. Clutches, manual transmissions, differentials, and final drives are covered.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term.
U 221T Brakes, Suspension, and Undercarriage 6 cr. Offered autumn. Air brake design, construction, and operating principles including an in-depth study of diagnostic procedures for troubleshooting and repairing brake systems. Suspension systems and undercarriage design and repair are covered along with common axle alignment procedures found in industry.
U 225T Hydraulics 6 cr. Offered autumn. Theory and application of hydraulics relative to mobile construction equipment and industrial hydraulic systems. Includes valves, pumps, motors, actuators, and related hydraulic components, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
U 229T Engine Service II 7 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 128T. A continuation of Engine Service I with a major emphasis placed on the rebuilding of a diesel engine. Engine components repair and failure analysis are reviewed along with tune-up and running of diesel engines commonly found in the heavy equipment trade. Shop flat-rate procedures, work order procedures, and warranty requirements are covered.
U 230T Air Conditioning 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 120T and DET 225T. Principles, theories, and the hazards of working with R-12 and R-34, including laws governing these refrigerants. An in-depth study of the components of an air conditioning system including hands-on practice. Discharging and charging principles are discussed, including leakage testing and other general diagnostic principles found in the field.
U 231T Fuel Systems 5 cr. Offered spring. A comprehensive study of diesel fuel injection systems to include: Cummins, Roosa Master, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, and Bosch. Disassembly and repair of these systems are covered in-depth along with calibration practices. Installation, timing, and on-engine adjustments are made on diesel engines. On-engine diagnosis of the fuel systems using special diesel engine diagnostic tools is reviewed.
U 235T Advanced Power Trains 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 135T. A continuation of DET 135T with an emphasis on heavy automatic transmission, torque converters, and powershift transmission. In-depth coverage of component review troubleshooting and repair.
U 101T Direct and Alternating Current Theory 7 cr. Offered autumn. Study of current flow, direct current circuits, alternating current circuits, magnetic circuits and concepts of power. Introduce time-varying currents and impedances. Standard circuit theorems are introduced with various methods of circuit analysis and problem solving.
U 103T Semiconductor Circuits 7 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 101T. In-depth coverage of diode, bipolar transistors, and field effect transistor circuits which are used in electronics applications. The study and analysis of the components and circuits used in semiconductor electronics. An introduction to op-amps application and theory.
U 110T Operating Systems 3 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to microcomputer operating systems. Course includes history of Disk Operating System (DOS), MS/PC DOS through MS/PC DOS 6.2, DOS versions/changes, commands, command groups, shells, files file names, I/O redirection, special keys, system configuration, batch files, path and directories, programming of hot keys, programming special application files to create .EXE files, and an introduction to networking in Novell.
U 225 Microcomputer Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to microcomputer programming using a basic interpreter (Q-BASIC). Course includes planning, flowcharting, formatting, coding, and debugging basic computer programs using ANSI command set. Credit not allowed for both EET 225 and CS 101.
U 227T Computer Fundamentals 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 103T. TTL, and CMOS circuits, memories, and microprocessors, with combinational and sequential circuits, MOS, and linear circuits. A study of Boolean algebra, binary numbers, binary codes, and the analysis of the basic components and circuits used in semiconductor switching.
U 228T Instrumentation 7 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 103T. Industrial measuring and process control instrumentation. Experience in basic electronic measurement using the equipment normally found in any electrical or electronic shop area. Breadboarding, building, and repairing circuits.
U 232 Microprocessors 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 227T. Complexities and power of machine language programming, hardware input/output interfacing and microprocessor operations and design applications. The course is complemented with an individual student trainer utilizing a #8085 microprocessor.
U 234T Automatic Controls 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 227T. Terminology and components used in automatic control of industrial machines and industrial processes. The servomechanism is used as a representative control system including open-loop, closed-loop, proportional, integral, and differential systems. The usage of transducers and computers in representative automatic control systems in the industrial measuring and process control setting is emphasized.
U 240T Robotics 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., EET 232 and EET 234T or consent of instr. Physical and operating characteristics of a robot. Components of a hydraulic power supply, pneumatics power supply, and various types of servo control systems are identified and described. A typical robot is programmed using the on-line programming method through a teaching pendant, the off-line programming method through a computer, and a typical robot workstation.
U 260 Data Communications 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 103T. Principles, applications, and theory of data communication systems. Concepts and terminology; analog and digital channel characteristics; signaling techniques for AC and DC signaling; code uses, advantages, and disadvantages; error detection and correction; modulation techniques; multiplexing techniques; transmission media; the organization and operation of the telephone network; various data transmission networks; electrical connections and standards for common data communication standards; communications protocols in common use; security; and common network theory and applications.
U 270T Electronic Communications 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 103T and 220T. Introduction to electronic communications theory as preparation for professional licensure for the FCC/General Radio Telephone and National Association of Broadcasters, and others. Topics include vacuum state devices, power supplies, oscillators, radio frequency amplifiers, basic radio transmitters, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, single sideband modulation, AM/SSB and FM receivers, antennas, standard broadcast, mobile radio, general radio/electronic theory, testing, and troubleshooting of various electronic circuits and equipment.
U 170T Beverage Management 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Introduction of basic production processes and varieties of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Development of an appreciation for wine and food affinity. Includes laws and procedures related to responsible alcohol service.
U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 266T Food Service Management Accounting 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 114T. Special emphasis is placed on the costs of doing business, including food, labor, space, and utilities. Includes the preparation of budgets and profit and loss statements.
U 270 Purchasing Procedures and Cost Controls 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, 156T, 157T, 158T, 160A, 161T, 162T; FSM 170T, 266T; or consent of instr. Principles and practices of purchasing foods, supplies, and materials based on the methods of buying, specifications, determining needs, and availability.
U 271 Menu Layout, Design, and Analysis 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, 156T, 157T, 158T, 160A, 161T, 162T; FSM 170T, 266T, FSM 295T; or consent of instr. Techniques and knowledge to develop menus that are compatible with the various types of food establishments. Layout which includes physical characteristics, merchandising, appearance, and promotional value. Emphasis on the menu being the foundation for the facility design. Analysis includes pricing methods and profit potential.
U 272 Sanitation Management 2 cr. Offered autumn. Principles and practices of sanitation management in the food industry. Emphasis on management responsibilities, including food, people, the micro-world, contamination and infection, pests and vermin, facility cleanliness, and the training of employees.
U 280T Psychology of Management and Supervision 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., FSM 266T or consent of instr. Duties and responsibilities of a supervisor as they pertain to the food service industry. Includes communication, organization, planning, staffing, directing, and controlling skills.
U 295T Nutrition 3 cr. Offered autumn. The study of nutrition as it pertains to the food service industry. Emphasis on the six nutrients, their sources and functions, and cooking methods that retain maximum nutritional values. Techniques for reducing calories, sodium, and fats are included.
U 140T Basic Surveying 4 cr. Offered autumn. Basic principles of surveying and the use of surveying equipment such as level rods, engineers' levels, and transits. Basic principles for measurement of angles, distance, and elevations.
U 142T Applied Surveying 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO 140T. Students plan and layout projects undertaken by the program within the community. The students participate in staking and controlling the project by using skills acquired in HEO 140. Emphasis is on earthwork surveying.
U 146T Safety and Basic Controls 5 cr. Offered autumn. Orientation to the safe operation and basic control of crawler-tractors, scrapers, front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, trucks, and other heavy equipment units. Sufficient time is allowed for the development of basic machine operational skills.
U 148T Operational Skill Building 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HEO 146T. Advancement of basic skills. Proper understanding and operation of heavy equipment is pursued. Time is allowed for development of proper operational techniques.
U 150T Job Simulation 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO 146T and HEO 148T. Incorporates learned skills into entry-level, industrial situations. Emphasis is on advanced equipment usage, problem definition and resolution, project-type earth moving assignments, proper equipment, and safety regulations. Course may allow participation in cooperative project efforts within the community.
U 151T Service and Maintenance 2 cr. Offered autumn. Different types of lubricants and their applications, scheduled and preventive maintenance procedures, and importance of periodic services and maintenance. Also included are safety procedures and regulations.
U 153T Construction Theory and Specialized Equipment 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 110T. Study of construction principles, specialized equipment, production estimates, and various related subjects.
U 130T Policies and Administration 3 cr. Offered autumn. Basic information and understanding of the need for human resource policies in an organization, types of policies, the process of policy formulation, and how policies are used in the decision-making process. Study areas include professional ethics, cultural diversity, and legal responsibilities for the human resource management professional.
U 133T Personnel Records Management 3 cr. Offered autumn. Basic information and understanding of the different types of personnel records, employers' informational needs, and government recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
U 135T Employee and Labor Relations 3 cr. Offered autumn. History of labor unions, current labor laws, the current role of labor unions, workers' compensation laws, and the rights of employees. Includes how to assist in negotiating union contracts and how to develop and administer effective grievance programs for any organization.
U 175T Workplace Issues 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. A comprehensive look at today's office environment and enhances skills and competencies relevant to students' success in the business setting. Contemporary workplace issues and office procedures are researched and communicated via written and oral presentations.
U 232T Wage and Benefits Administration 4 cr. Offered spring. Employee compensation and related federal laws. Topics include compensation terminology, benefits terminology, categories of employee benefits, the purpose and use of wage surveys, pay structures, and major provisions of the laws affecting compensation and benefits. Includes compensation management topics such as job analysis, job descriptions, job evaluations, pay and benefits surveys, performance evaluation, comparable worth issues, and major types of pension plans.
U 234T Recruitment, Interviewing, and Staffing 4 cr. Offered autumn. Explores the acquisition and deployment of human assets. Provides background for assisting in the personnel planning and selection process. Interviewing techniques from the perspective of the job applicant, employee, and employer. Emphasis is on increasing the rate of success in hiring the best job candidate. Covers Civil Rights legislation, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunities, and the administration and enforcement of the laws.
U 235T Training and Development 3 cr. Offered autumn. Scope of training and development within business organizations. Includes orientation programs and provision of support for training and development activities. Analysis of training needs and training methodologies to forecast human resources needs, and to develop training programs.
U 100T Perspectives on the Lives of People with Disabilities 3 cr. Offered autumn. Current issues in the lives of people with disabilities. Observations in multiple education and adult settings within the community. Exposure to all potential settings of future employment.
U 101T Behavior Analysis 6 cr. Offered autumn. Focus on principles of behavior and learning with a specific emphasis on human behavior. Introduction to approaches to accelerate and decelerate behaviors and to support learning in multiple different settings.
U 102T Curriculum and Instruction 3 cr. Offered autumn. Life skills curriculum for individuals who experience disabilities. Emphasis on commercial curriculum as well as student-developed curriculum. Consumer advocacy, choice and involvement within all classes.
U 103T First Aid/CPR/Medication 3 cr. Offered spring. Student earn First Aid and CPR certification. Introduction to various medications and potential effects within clinical settings.
U 104T Clinical Experience I 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., HSV 100T, 101T, and 102T. Supervised clinical experience in a setting with individualized learning objectives designed for the student and the individuals in the setting. Settings vary by semester to include early child, school, adult vocational, adult residential, and family settings.
U 105T Clinical Experience II 6 cr. Offered spring and summer. Prereq., HSV 104T. Continuation of supervised clinical experience. Students develop written lesson plans and individualized programs.
U 200T Vocational Life Skills Development 6 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HSV 100T, 101T, 102T, 103T, 104T, and 105T or consent of instr. Use of life planning to support individuals with disabilities in long-range planning. Development of programs to assist individuals in meeting long- range goals.
U 201T Family Issues 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., HSV 100T, 101T, 102T, 103T, 104T, and 105T or consent of instr. Working effectively with families. Developmental issues as similar in all families. Family members of individuals with disabilities participate as major component of instruction.
U 202T Clinical Experience III 6 cr. Offered autumn and summer. Prereq., HSV 105 and completion of all courses for the certificate. Continuation of supervised clinical experience to include written programs, graphed results and at least one program focused on supporting changes in social behavior.
U 203T Legal and Medical Issues 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., completion of all courses for the certificate or consent of instr. Overview of federal laws relating to education and adult services. Understanding and using basic tenets within each law in each clinical setting. Basic understanding of positioning, handling, and medical issues for individuals with disabilities.
U 204T Clinical Experience IV 6 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prerq., HSV 202T. Final clinical experience. Creation of sophisticated learning programs. Supervision of aides and students entering Clinical Experience I.
U 179T Legal Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn. A study of legal vocabulary emphasizing general practice and common areas of specialty law. A variety of learning methods used to assist students' use, retention, and understanding of terms used in the legal profession.
U 180T Legal Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., LEG 179T. Introduction to law and the role and interaction of attorneys and support staff. Focus is placed on professionalism, legal ethics, fees and billing, records management, document preparation, and general law office functions.
U 181T Civil Litigation for Legal Support Staff 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T. Introduction to various types of civil litigation which includes document preparation and dictation. The role of legal support staff is emphasized. Jurisdiction, legal definitions, pleadings and responses, motion practice, discovery, and trial activities are included.
U 183T Contracts 2 cr. Offered spring. Sources of law affecting the formation, enforceability, and interpretation of contracts. Includes the necessary elements of a contract, the basic doctrines of contract law, and practical approaches to drafting a contract.
U 184T Legal Ethics 1 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to ethics for the legal assistant, including confidentiality, legal assistant-attorney relationship, fee arrangements, Code of Professional Conduct, attorney-client privilege, fiduciary responsibilities, and public service.
U185T Introduction to Paralegal Profession 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to the paralegal career including ethical and professional standards. Overview of the American legal system, substantive areas of practice, legal analysis and investigation, law office administration and related terminology.
U 186T Introduction to Legal Research 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into program or consent of instr. Introduction to legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite law library resources.
U 187T Legal Research and Writing I 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 186T. Advanced legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite legal resources. Electronic research methods are presented. Application of legal research to writing is introduced.
U 188T Principles of Real Estate 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T and CRT 114T or consent of instr. The study of property law focusing on the nature and ownership of real property, title insurance, legal descriptions, and the transactional aspects of financing methods involving trust indentures, mortgages, and contracts for deed, with closing and recording procedures.
U 189T Criminal Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn. Criminal prosecution and defense representation with an overview of criminal law principles. Training in criminal procedure involving felonies and misdemeanors in federal, Montana, and municipal courts.
U 200T Fundamentals of Legal Specialties 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T and SEC 114T. The role of the legal support staff in areas of real estate, probate, family law, and business entities. Emphasis on legal process and document preparation.
U 270T Civil Litigation for Legal Assistants 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 185T. Introduction to rules governing civil litigation involving the general nature of how lawsuits arise including client interviews and data gathering, pleading and practice from the filing of suit to file preparation for trial, and core considerations of ethics and professionalism.
U 279T Legal Research and Writing II 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 197T. Advanced legal research and writing with emphasis on drafting and composing legal memoranda; legal research skills and development of legal writing ability.
U 280T Legal Research and Writing III 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 279T. Continued development of legal research and writing skills including advanced case briefing, legal theory/case law synthesis, and memoranda drafting.
U 283T Trial Preparation 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 190T. Case and claim analysis, collecting and preserving evidence, locating witnesses, jury selection, trial notebook development, posttrial assistance, and investigative techniques with emphasis on concluding litigation and post-judgment procedures.
U 284T Business Organizations 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 185T. Legal procedures relating to Montana corporations, partnerships, and business entities.
U 285T Family Law for Legal Assistants 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T, SEC 114T or CRT 114T or consent of instr. Study of Montana law relating to marriage, husband and wife, parent and child, termination of marriage, adoption, joint and sole custody arrangements and modifications, child support guidelines, and juvenile issues. Includes preparation of standard family law documents.
U 288T Estates and Probate 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T, CRT 114T or SEC 114T or consent of instr. Study of Montana law relating to wills, intestate succession, elective shares, family allowances, probate proceedings, guardianship, and conservatorship. Includes preparation of standard will and informal probate.
U 289T Law Office Management 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185T. Administrative fundamentals including financial considerations, human resources, supervision, marketing, facilities, and ethical responsibilities.
U 290T Legal Assisting Internship 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in LEG courses, and approval of program director. On-the-job experience as a legal assistant trainee under the supervision of an employer, attorney, or court official. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
U 002T Prealgebra 4 cr. Offered every term. Arithmetic and basic algebra skills needed for Introductory Algebra. Topics include integers and rational numbers, decimals and percentages with applications, ratios and proportions with applications, single variable linear equations with applications, exponents, factoring, and an introduction to polynomials. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.
U 005 Introductory Algebra 4 cr. Offered every term. Review of arithmetic principles of integers and rational numbers, linear equations in one or two unknowns, and operations with polynomials and rational expressions. Credit does not count toward an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree.
U 100T Basic Algebra 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Real numbers, variable expressions, solving equations, polynomials, factoring, graphs, linear equations, systems of linear equations, inequalities, radical expressions, and quadratic equations.
U 101T Intermediate Algebra 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Sets and the real number system, polynomial and rational expressions, exponents and radicals, word problems, systems of linear equations, and graphs.
U 110T Industrial Math 3 cr. Offered autumn. Designed to provide the mathematical background necessary for success in the industrial areas. Topics covered include percent, ratio proportion, formula evaluation, basic algebra and geometry concepts, trigonometry, measurement, statistics, and graphing.
U 111T Math for Business Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction, review, and/or development of mathematical concepts required and used by businesses and in business classes. Topics include a review of fractions and decimals; ratio, proportion, and percent applications; algebraic concepts including expressions, formulas, integers, monomials, equations, exponents, polynomials, graphs and systems of equations, inequalities, squares, square roots and factoring, and descriptive statistics.
U 112T Math for Health Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. A review of fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions followed by a study of apothecary, household, and metric conversion factors and application of these in accurately solving dosage problems enabling safe administration of oral medicines and injectable drugs.
U 113T Merchandising Math 3 cr. Offered spring. Use of mathematical concepts in retailing. Specific application of these concepts to markups, markdowns, inventory turnover, and other basic formulas.
U 114T Food Production Math 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic mathematical processes including fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, and measures relative to menus, portions, and production costs.
U 120 Elementary Functions 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., MAT 101T or appropriate score on the ASSET placement test. Algebraic, trigonometric, exponential/ logarithmic functions of one real variable and their graphs. Inverse functions, complex numbers and polar coordinates. Conic sections. Credit not allowed for both MAT 120 and MATH 121.
U 145 Calculus with Applications 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 120 or appropriate score on placement exam. Introduction to differentiation and integration of elementary function. Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is on applications in technical fields including electronics technology. Graphing calculators used. Credit not allowed for both MAT 145 and MATH 150.
U 196 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 201T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MAT 112T and SCN 119N. Skill development necessary for assisting the physician with patient care in the medical office clinical setting. Includes assessment of vital signs, patient charting, aseptic techniques, administration of medications, patient examination, phlebotomy skills, care of equipment, specimen collection, and basic laboratory skills. Diagnostic procedure techniques as applied to electrocardiograms, spirometry, x-ray, and physical therapy will be included.
U 202T Medical Assisting Internship I 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor. Placement in a medical office for a guided experience providing the student with a practical application of learned medical office administrative skills. Direct supervision will be the responsibility of a designated person at the site. The students will spend six hours per week to total 90 hours in assigned clinical rotations.
U 203T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MED 201T. Continuation of MED 201T.
U 204T Medical Assisting Internship II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MED 201T; coreq., MED 203T. Placement in selected physicians' offices and clinics for a guided learning experience providing the student with a practical application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory setting. The student will be provided the opportunity to perform various clinical procedures under supervision. The students will spend 12 hours per week to total 180 hours in assigned clinical rotations.
U 290T Medical Office Internship 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in SEC courses, and approval of program director. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the medical office field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of 135 hours at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
U 100T Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Survey of the varied responsibilities connected with the medical and medical technology fields. For students interested in exploring employment opportunities in medical, industrial, and research laboratories. Presentations and discussion designed to help the student understand the important role medical laboratory technicians play in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Applications of knowledge and use of simulated experiences in furthering students' understanding of their roles as medical laboratory technicians.
U 200T Clinical Chemistry 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., CHEM 152N, CHEM 154N, and MLT 100T. Basic instruction in clinical laboratory chemistry includes manual methods plus spectrophotometry, automation and potentiometric methodology. Introduction to kidney function and complete urinalysis procedures including physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of both normal and abnormal specimens. Routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting covered. The importance of test results relating diagnosis and monitoring disease processes is included.
U 201T Hematology and Coagulation 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOL 105N, BIOL 107N, CHEM 152N, CHEM 154N, MLT 100T, MLT 200T, and MLT 202T, and concurrent enrollment in MLT 203T. Collection of blood by venal puncture and finger stick technique. Manual techniques for compete blood counts (including both normal and abnormal) mastered. Topics addressed and other skills include quality control, sedimentation rates, reticulocyte, eosinophils, and platelet counts, and blood dyscrasias including anemias, leukemias, and others. Automation techniques discussed, and practice on some automated lab equipment. Basic coagulation theory and performance of routine prothrombin tests, PTTs, bleeding, and clotting times are covered in lecture and laboratory.
U 202T Clinical Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Mycology 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., BIOL 106N, BIOL 107N, CHEM 152N, CHEM 154N, and MLT 100T. Infectious disease with emphasis on the processing and handling of clinical material. The use of specific selective and differential media for isolation and differential tests for correct identification of normal and pathogenic bacteria are used in conjunction with portals of entry and specific disease entities commonly found in routine clinical bacteriology. An introduction to parasitic protozoa and helminths; production of disease in humans, transmission, and control. Special emphasis on techniques and morphology to aid in the detection of parasites in clinical specimens, and the correct identification of the organisms. An introduction to cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses; common contaminants and opportunistic soil fungi, yeast, and dimorphic fungi found in a routine clinical laboratory situation. Media, cultural, and microscopic techniques used to isolate and identify from clinical specimens are covered.
U 203T Immunology, Serology, and Immunohematology 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MLT 200T and MLT 202T. Basic principles of antigens and antibodies and the immune system are covered. Serology techniques practiced and observed in laboratory include flocculation, agglutination, precipitation, and ELISA. Complement fixation, hemagglutination, and RIA are discussed. Basic theories of blood factors and antibodies, compatibility testing, antibody screening and identification, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, component therapy, and blood donor requirements are covered.
U 204T Clinical Internship 12 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., successful completion of MLT 201T and MLT 203T. Practical on-the-job training in a clinical setting. Rotation through a variety of laboratory departments, practicing test performance under strict supervision of the laboratory's technicians or technologists.
U 112T Related Metals Processes 1 cr. Offered spring. Use of hand tools and machines which relate to the repair of heavy equipment. Instruction covers fasteners, layout, bench metal, threads and threading, drills and drilling, and tool sharpening.
U 114T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn. Instruction and use of drills, files, threads and threading processes, basic lathe, drill press, and band saw operation, including precision measuring instruments. Fasteners, layout procedures, and basic hand tools are covered.
U 115T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. A basic metalworking course covering fasteners, layout, bench metal, heat treating, threads and threading, drills and drilling, basic machining, and tool sharpening.
U 214T Advanced Related Metals Processes 3 cr. Offered autumn. Advanced skill development using machine tools such as milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses, emphasizing safety and providing greater complexity than provided in MPR 114T. Welding and machining are used together demonstrating how sequencing work improves quality and productivity.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 100T Introduction to Health Professions 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the nursing profession, the health care system, and a variety of professions within that system. Class discussion and small group activities provide a realistic understanding of the health care team, the health care system, and important ethical, legal, cultural, and political issues, both locally and nationally.
U 150T Nutrition 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle and measures to assist in the meeting of those needs in health or stress/disease. Practical evaluation of personal nutrition is emphasized as preparation for nursing intervention and personal health.
U 152T Fundamental Nursing Skills 8 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of first semester courses; coreq., NUR 158T. Introduction to nursing as a health profession and fundamental concepts of nursing such as the nursing process, human needs, wellness promotion, cultural diversity, and therapeutic communication to meet basic client needs. Included are the theories, principles, and skills necessary to provide basic client care in all clinical settings, applying the nursing process. On-campus laboratory practice is provided to implement and demonstrate basic nursing knowledge and skills. Incorporates a supervised clinical laboratory experience in the care of the geriatric client. Clinically the emphasis is on the application of nursing principles and skills within the framework of the nursing process and nursing theory to meet human needs of the older client.
U 154T Pharmacological Products I 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., NUR 155T or consent of instr. Fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration as a possible means to meet human needs. Identification of broad medication categories using the prototype approach. Pharmacologic actions, uses, nursing implications, and client teaching for medications are addressed within the context of the nursing process.
U 155T Adult Physiological Needs I 8 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., NUR 154T. Application of nursing theories, principles, and skills to meet the basic human needs of adult clients experiencing common, recurring actual or potential health deviations. On-campus laboratory experience is provided to demonstrate proficiency in the nursing skills. Supervised clinical laboratory includes the care of the adult client in the acute setting with emphasis placed on the use of nursing assessments, the nursing process, and communication skills to enable the student to assist in identifying needs, planning, providing, and evaluating care.
U 158T Aging Process Needs 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of first semester courses; coreq., NUR 152T. Introduction to the special needs of the elderly population. Emphasis on understanding and assessing normal and abnormal changes experienced by the geriatric client; how nursing care is altered using the nursing process to meet changing needs; and the use of medications, the developmental tasks, and the psychosocial needs of this population.
U 161T Meeting Psychosocial Needs 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of second semester courses or consent of instr. Introduction to the concepts of human behavior as related to biological, cognitive, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural factors. Stress, adaptation to stress, stress reduction techniques, and mental health concepts are included. Nursing interventions for maintaining mental health based upon the nursing process and interpersonal communication are discussed. Issues such as chemical dependency, grief, pain, death and dying, human sexuality, domestic violence, maladaptive behaviors, and a variety of treatment modalities including psychotropic medications.
U 164T Pharmacological Products II 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses; coreq., NUR 165T or consent of instr. Continuation of NUR 154T. Continues the study of medication prototype groups to meet human needs. The nursing process as a framework for understanding actions, use, nursing implications, and client teaching continues as a major conceptual theme.
U 165T Adult Physiological Needs II 8 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses; coreq., NUR 164T. The continued application of nursing theories, principles, and skills to meet human needs of adult clients experiencing more complex, recurring actual or potential health deviations. The nursing process provides the framework to synthesize aspects of communication, ethical/legal issues, cultural diversity, and optimal wellness. On-campus laboratory experience is provided to demonstrate proficiency in the nursing skills. Supervised clinical laboratory includes care of the adult client in the acute and long-term care settings and home health. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication skills to enable the student to assist in identifying needs, planning, providing, and evaluating care for the adult client experiencing more complex health deviations.
U 167T Childbearing Family Needs 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses. Emphasis is on meeting basic human needs of the family throughout the childbearing years. Includes the basic needs of the pregnant woman and the child from infancy through adolescence. Increased development of nursing competencies is based on an understanding of principles and facts relative to these portions of the life span. These competencies include appropriate aspects of the nursing process, communication, normal growth and development, cultural diversity and ethical/legal issues and professional behavior. During the clinical laboratory portion, a sequence of planned learning experiences is provided to help the student identify basic human needs of the childbearing family, and to plan, provide and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized nursing care designated to promote optimal wellness.
U 169T Nursing Trends and Issues 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses. Seminar on the transition from the student role to that of the graduate nurse. Communication skills, cultural diversity issues, leadership-management roles, and ethical/legal and professional responsibilities are included. Skills necessary to obtain and retain employment are stressed. The State Nurse Practice Act is discussed as one regulator of practice issues. A readiness test for the NCLEX-PN examination is administered.
U 100T Introduction to Pharmacy Practice 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to pharmacy practice as a career. Includes history and personnel relating to pharmaceutical services and ethical standards of the occupation. Introduction to federal and state laws regulating pharmacy practice with emphasis on Montana State Pharmacy Law regulating pharmacy technicians. Preparation, maintenance, and storage of pharmacy records. Basic concepts of computer operations with emphasis on software designed for use in pharmacy. Development of skills necessary for the pharmacy technician to communicate effectively in the following ways: 1) as a representative of the profession of pharmacy, 2) as an intermediary between the pharmacist and patient, and 3) as an intermediary between the pharmacist and other health care professionals.
U 101T Pharmacy Calculations 3 cr. Offered autumn. Calculations used in pharmacy practice; includes various systems of weights and measures, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution, and concentration.
U 102T Pharmacology 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 100T and PHA 101T. Study of the properties, reactions, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug classes.
U 103T Hospital and Community Practice 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 100T and PHA 101T. Practices in hospital and community pharmacy settings. In addition to lectures, students receive hands-on experience in dispensing prescriptions, computer order entry, labeling, patient profiles, non-sterile compounding, and sterile IV admixture preparation. Guest speakers and video presentations supplement lectures and skills practice. Good communication skills are emphasized.
U 105T Pharmacy Technology Internship 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., PHA 102T and PHA 103T. Training and experience in a variety of hospital and community pharmacy settings under supervision of a pharmacist. Emphasizes practical experience in outpatient dispensing, inpatient dispensing, unit-dose systems, IV admixture systems, bulk and sterile compounding, purchasing and inventory control, and effective communications.
U 154T Basic Pharmacology I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Fundamental principles of pharmacology and the implications of medication use. Includes the law as it pertains to drug use, dosage forms, routes of administration, as well as the pharmacologic actions and uses of drugs.
U 164T Basic Pharmacology II 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 154T. Continuation of PHA 154T.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 146S American Government and Politics 3 cr. Offered autumn. A survey of the processes and institutions of American government. Emphasis is on constitutional development and the constitutional bases of governmental powers and limitations. Topics include the three branches of government, separation of powers, judicial review, commerce, express and implied powers, civil rights, interest groups, movements, political parties, and state government. Credit not allowed for both POL 146S and PSC 100S.
U 105T Work Attitudes 1 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to the working environment and the individual's responsibility to working relationships.
U 110T Organizational Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Foundation in the psychological processes that influence behavior of people in work settings.
U 120T Perspectives in Respiratory Care Communications 2 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to oral and written health communications as well as a brief overview of ethical and legal implications of respiratory care practice.
U 129T Patient Care and Assessment 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., SCN 119N. Introduction to nursing-related knowledge and skills. Assessment of the respiratory system with cardiopulmonary diagnostic and laboratory tests. The theory, mechanics, calibration, and quality control of arterial blood gas analyzers. Medical terminology also covered.
U 131T Respiratory Care Science I 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 101T, SCN 119N, 125T, acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program. Orientation to basic respiratory therapy science. Emphasis on theory and operation and troubleshooting of related equipment used at the entry level of practice.
U 132T Respiratory Care Science II 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 151N; RES 131T, 141T; SCN 125T. Continuation of RES 131T. Physiology, indications, contraindications, and application of mechanical ventilation. Emphasis is on patient assessment, monitoring,, stabilization and weaning during assisted pressure breathing. Analysis of the various modes of ventilation, including optimizing the patient-ventilator interface in adult, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory care.
U 133T Respiratory Care Pharmacology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 151N, MAT 101T. Introduction to pharmacology as related to the cardiopulmonary system.
U 135T Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHEM 151N; RES 131T, 141T; SCN 119N. In-depth study of the macro and micro anatomy of the respiratory system with a focus on structure and function. Students are required to write a research paper.
U 141T Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SCN 119N. Study of perinatal and pediatric respiratory care with emphasis on fetal development, resuscitation and care of the newborn, and pediatric diseases.
U 150T Respiratory Care Laboratory I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq. CHEM 151N, RES 129T, 131T. Basic clinical competencies for respiratory care are studied in a laboratory setting. Lecture and demonstration are included. Emphasis is placed on psychomotor skills.
U 155T Clinical Experience I 6 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 150T. Emphasis on the student directly performing basic clinical skills in a patient care setting. Introduction to adult critical care as well as computer-assisted simulation exams.
U 232T Respiratory Pathology and Disease 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 132T, 135T. Special lectures in medicine and disease as related to the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis on recognition of signs and symptoms of disease and implications for treatment.
U 242T Respiratory Home Care and Management 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 131T, 132T. A study of pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, and nutritional assessment. Departmental organization and administration procedures are included. Students must take an Entry Level Self-Assessment Exam, a written Registry Self-Assessment Exam, and a Clinical Simulation Self-Assessment Exam. The fee for this exam is included in course fees. Student prepare a research paper.
U 250T Respiratory Care Laboratory II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 132T, 133T, 135T, 150T, 155T. Advanced clinical lab competencies for respiratory care are studied in a laboratory setting. Lecture and demonstration included. Emphasis on psychomotor skills in the initial care area.
U 252T Advanced Cardiopulmonary Assessment 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 129T, 131T, 132T, 135T. Continuation of RES 129T which introduces the student to cardiopulmonary assessment at the advanced practitioner level.
U 255T Clinical Experience II 8 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 155T, RES 250T. Continuation of clinical skills learned in RES 155T and additional competency at the advanced level. Students rotate to home care, neonatal critical care, cardiopulmonary lab, and pulmonary function lab. Each student is scheduled to observe open heart surgery and cardiac catheterization, and to make one-on-one physician rounds.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 115N Anatomy 3 cr. Offered spring. Structures of the human body and their basic functions.
U 117T Physical Science 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 110T. Principles of matter and its properties including units, velocity, acceleration, forces, momentum, vectors and trigonometry.
U 118T General Physics 3 cr. Offered autumn. Principles of simple machines, rotation, nonconcurrent forces, fluids, temperature, and heat.
U 119N Anatomy and Physiology 6 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis is on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. A cadaver lab is included.
U 120T Technical Physics I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to models, measurements, vectors, motion in a straight line, motion in a plane, Newton's laws of motion, application of Newton's laws, and circular motion and gravitation.
U 121T Technical Physics II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SCN 120T. Introduction to work and energy, impulse and momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium of a rigid body, elasticity, heat, and thermodynamics.
U 125T Medical Physics 3 cr. Offered autumn. A presentation of physical principles that apply to respiratory care equipment and cardiopulmonary physiology.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 106T Business Records Control 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Safe and systematic arrangement and storage of materials so they can be located quickly and easily when needed. Emphasis on the rules for alphabetic filing. Charge-out, transfer, and storage controls are covered.
U 107T Keyboarding 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic operation of a microcomputer and word processing package. Includes basic keyboarding, developing keystroking speed and accuracy, and formatting techniques. Proofreading is emphasized.
U 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 107T. Skill development in preparing a variety of communication documents which include various letter formats, memos, reports, and tables. Students make decisions in format design to promote a blending of skill, knowledge, and practical application. WordPerfect software is used. Speed and accuracy are emphasized.
U 114T Word Processing 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108. WordPerfect software package for creating and editing to produce business forms, business correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports. Business-related application projects, graphics, printer operation, and drills and timings which build speed and accuracy are included.
U 120T Transcription and Text Editing 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108 and COM 111T. Techniques of accurate and rapid transcription from taped material. Computers are used as input devices. Includes making formatting and printing decisions with various types of business correspondence. Increases competency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
U 153T Insurance Processing 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., SEC 161T or consent of instr. An introduction to insurance claim processing for the major medical insurance programs. Basic knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 procedural and diagnostic coding. Emphasis on completing universal insurance forms to maximize reimbursement as well as trouble shoot denied or underpaid claims.
U 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to a medical word building system using Greek and Latin word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
U 155T Medical Software Applications 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SEC 153T; prereq. or coreq. SEC 161T; or consent of instr. A medical software package is used to enter and update patient data, enter charges, payments and adjustments, and generate management reports, insurance forms, and patient statements.
U 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 cr. Offered autumn. An introduction to the necessary skills and qualities required to function successfully in the medical arena. Emphasis on medicolegal and ethical responsibilities, records management and financial management of the medical practice, and interpersonal communications to include patient reception, telephone techniques and appointment scheduling.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6)
U 216T Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 154T; prereq. or coreq., SCN 115N or 119N. A system approach to medical word building including pathology of body systems, pharmacology, abbreviations, and special procedures such as radiographic, surgical, and laboratory. Systems covered are musculoskeletal, urogenital, female reproductive, endocrine, and nervous. Units on special senses and oncology are included. This course is designed to give students increased skills in correctly writing spoken medical terms.
U 240 Administrative Support for the Automated Office 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 108. Overview of the procedures and scope of the administrative assistant's role in today's automated office, including traditional and electronic communications, operation of multi-media equipment, and managing office technology.
U 256T Medical Transcription I 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108; prereq. or coreq., SEC 216T. An introduction to the transcription of authentic physician-dictated medical reports in a variety of medical specialties. Emphasis on the development of accuracy and speed in interpreting, transcribing and editing medical dictation for content and clarity.
U 257T Medical Transcription II 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 114T and SEC 256T. Advanced medical transcription of realistic physician-dictated medical reports in a variety of medical specialties. Emphasis on production and increased speed in interpreting, transcribing and editing medical dictation for content and clarity.
U 270T Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SEC 154T; prereq. or coreq., SCN 115N or 119N. A system approach to medical word building including pathology of body systems, pharmacology, abbreviations, and special procedures such as radiographic, surgical, and laboratory. Systems covered are integumentary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hematic/lymphatic. This course is designed to give students increased skills in correctly writing spoken medical terms.
U 284T Legal Transcription 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 185T and SEC 120T. Advanced legal transcription on microcomputers with emphasis on legal documents and pleadings using references, take-in materials, and legal citations. Students work from instructor and lawyer-dictated cassettes involving actual cases.
U 290T Secretarial Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in SEC courses, and approval of program director. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the secretarial field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
U 160T Basic Electricity 3 cr. Offered autumn. The theory of AC/DC electricity including Ohm's Law, magnetism, series circuits, parallel circuits, the use of meters, and electrical test equipment. Includes electrical symbols, soldering, storage batteries, cranking motors, and electrical safety.
U 176T Motorcycle/ATV Engines, Suspension, and Chassis 3 cr. Offered autumn. Study of the design and function of several types of engines, transmissions, suspension, and brake systems.
U 177T Motorcycle/ATV Electrical and Fuel Systems 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SET 160T. Principles of ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Design and function of carburetor, fuel injection, and lubrication systems. Hands-on diagnosis of problems and testing of systems.
U 178T Marine Electrical and Fuel Systems 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 160T. Theory of and testing/troubleshooting of problems with ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Includes the design, testing, and troubleshooting of marine carburetion and fuel injection systems.
U 179T Marine Powerheads and Lower Units 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 178T. Theory of design, function and components of outboard motor powerheads and lower units. Includes basic rigging, power trim and tilt, propping, and personal watercraft design, function, and maintenance.
U 180T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SET 177T. The repair and maintenance of air cooled and liquid cooled engines. Includes clutch, track, and rear suspension service and maintenance.
U 181T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair II 2 cr. Offered spring.Prereq., SET 180T. Principles and theory of snowmobile electrical, fuel, front suspension, and brake systems.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 102T Safe Patient Care and Operating Room Techniques 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., SUR 104T. Responsibilities and competencies of the surgical technologist and related nursing procedures in both the scrub and circulator roles.
U 104T Surgical Technology Lab 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., SUR 102T. Orientation to the physical organization of the surgical suite, observation of surgical procedures, and demonstration of operating room techniques.
U 105T Minor Surgical Procedures 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., SUR 192T. A study of minor surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.
U 106T Major Surgical Procedures 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SUR 102T, SUR 104T, SUR 105T, and SUR 192T; coreq., SUR 193T. A study of major surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.
U 192T Surgical Technology Lab Practicum I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SUR 102T and SUR 104T; coreq., SUR 105T. Supervised clinical experience in local hospital surgical settings focusing on gaining scrub experience on minor surgical procedures.
U 193T Surgical Technology Lab Practicum II 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SUR 192T; coreq., SUR 106T. Supervised clinical experience in local hospital surgical settings focusing on gaining scrub experience on major surgical procedures.
U 194T Clinical Internship 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SUR 193T. Preceptorship at surgical facilities throughout the state. This internship is designed to increase the students' competencies as first scrub on minor and major procedures in preparing them for initial employment while increasing occupational awareness and promoting professionalism. Students also take call for emergency surgeries alongside experienced hospital staff.
U 195T Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 106T Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training 1 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual schedule. Truck safety, operation, and maintenance review. Schedule and obtain Class A Commerical Driver's License (CDL).
U 111T Welding 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic and intermediate processes of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and oxyacetylene welding are covered in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions in a variety of joint configurations. Instruction in the oxyacetylene cutting process.
U 139T Welding Maintenance and Repair 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., WEL 111T and MPR115T. Combines the skills gained in welding and machine shop for practical applications such as repairing a broken cylinder block. Major emphasis is placed on repair techniques. Common repair procedures using machine shop and welding equipment is demonstrated.
U 180T Welding Metallurgy 4 cr. Offered autumn. Covers the manufacturing of iron and steel. Examination of physical and mechanical properties. Phase changes with the application of heating and cooling cycles. Ferrous crystal types and properties. Suggested welding procedures for low, medium, and high carbon steels, alloy steels, and cast iron.
U 181T Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Plate) and Thermal Cutting 4 cr. Offered autumn. Theory and safe operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of carbon steel on plate and structural components in all positions to industry standards. Visual inspection and destructive testing used to determine acceptability based upon industry standards (American Welding Society Structural Welding Code-Steel). Power sources and electrodes are covered in depth. Materials are prepared using mechanical plate shears and thermal cutting techniques. Thermal cutting techniques are examined relative to theory of operation and safe practices. Processes used are oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, and air carbon arc cutting. Theory and operation of oxyacetylene welding examined..
U 182T Blueprint Reading and Development 3 cr. Offered spring. Practical experience in reading and drawing orthographic projections, interpreting dimensions, notes, scales, and welding symbols. Isometric projection (pictorial), sections, and auxiliary views with practical experience using conventional drafting tools and computer aided drafting (CAD).
U 183T Layout Techniques 2 cr. Offered spring. Encompasses layout on material of various shapes using blueprints and practical layout techniques on pipe and structural steel. Use of contour markers and a review of geometric construction. Computation of approximate costs is included.
U 184T OSHA Rules and Regulations 1 cr. Offered spring. Study of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations that affect the welding and construction industries.
U 185T Flux Core Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered spring. Theory, practice, and safe operation of flux core arc welding equipment. Coupons are welded in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions to industry standards using a variety of welding electrodes, diameters, and power sources, which prepare students for welding qualification to the American Welding Society Structural Welding Code specifications.
U 189T Metal Fabrication I 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MPR 114T; WEL 181T, 185T, 192T, 194T. Conception, design, and construction of a metal structure to industry standards using shears, presses, and other machine tools common to the welding industry. Skills are developed in the areas of shielded metal arc welding and flux core arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting, and air carbon arc cutting.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 280T Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered autumn. The theory and safe operation of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Examination of power source controls and operation along with associated consumables such as gasses, electrode filler materials for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding skill development according to industry standards using these materials in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
U 281T Metal Fabrication II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MPR 114T, 214T; WEL 181T, 185T, 182T, 183T, 280T, 283T.Students combine all knowledge and skills developed in the welding program to design and draw a full set of plans (blueprints) for an instructor-approved project using extensive welding, metal fabrication equipment, machining processes and automation. High quality performance, consistent with business and industry required.
U 282T Pipe Welding-SMAW and GTAW 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., WEL 181T and 280T. Emphasis on skill development in the welding of pipe sections to extremely high quality levels as required by national codes and standards. Pipe welding using GTAW for the root pass and SMAW for the remaining passes in all positions. Visual inspection and destructive testing used to evaluate work according to industry standards.
U 283T Gas Metal Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., WEL 185T. Theory and safe operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Theory of flux core arc welding applied to GMAW. Primary focus on application, practical skill development, and producing welds that meet industry standards. Metals welded are low carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Short circuit arc and spray arc transfer used. Examination of gas and electrode selection.
U 285T Automation in Welding 3 cr. Offered spring. Application of the welding process to automation. Examination of simple automation techniques such as tools, clamping, and fixturing to aid in the rapid joining of production runs. Increasing complexity is examined leading into equipment that carries the welding gun, tractors, and carriages by fully-automated systems with the student performing set-up and troubleshooting (Submerged Arc Welding) and automated parts processing (optical tracer torch). Programmable controllers are investigated and used. The use of industrial robots studied.
U 286T Welding Certification and Codes 2 cr. Offered spring. Fundamental concepts and requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Welding Society (AWS) are examined. Through laboratory experience students are provided the opportunity to qualify (certify) under the two codes mentioned above.
Margaret (Peg) Brownlee, B.S., The University of Montana, 1978, R.Ph. (Health Professions)
Robert Burger, Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1980 (Business Technology)
Murray Catlin, B.S., Montana State University, 1975 (Industrial Technology)
Cathy Corr, M.Ed., Montana State University, 1989 (Applied Arts and Science)
Josef Crepeau, M.A., The University of Montana, 1994 (Applied Arts and Science)
Robert (Ted) Etter, M.T.E., Eastern Oregon State University, 1993 (Electronics Technology)
Deborah Fillmore, B.S.N., Montana State University, 1981, R.N. (Health Professions)
Cheryl Galipeau, M.E., The University of Montana, 1999 (Business Technology)
Cec Gallagher, Ed.D., Montana State University, 1998 (Academic Support)
James Headlee, M.E., Northern Montana College, 1987 (Industrial Technology)
Karen Hill, M.A., The University of Montana, 1998, R.N. (Applied Arts and Sciences; Chair)
Carol Hinricher, M.S., Montana State University, 1983 (Business Technology)
Penny Jakes, M.E., The University of Montana, 1981 (Business Technology)
Joe Knotek, Graduate Operating Engineer, Northwest Schools, 1959 (Industrial Technology)
Brian Larson (Business Technology)
James Lizotte, M.S., University of Wisconsin Stout, 1967 (Industrial Technology; Chair)
Ross Lodahl, Certificate, Spokane Community College, 1967 (Culinary Arts; Chair)
Gary Lucht, B.A., The University of Montana, 1970 (Barber-Styling)
Vicki Micheletto, M.E., The University of Montana, 1986 (Business Technology; Chair)
Charles Miller, M.S., Indiana University, 1976, R.R.T. (Health Professions)
Ed Moore, M.E., The University of Montana, 1988 (Applied Arts and Sciences)
Paula Nelson, B.S.N., Montana State University, 1994, R.N. (Business Technology and Health Professions)
Mary Nielsen, B.S.N., College of St. Teresa, 1978, R.N. (Health Professions)
Sue Olson, M.E., The University of Montana, 1996 (Business Technology)
Bobette Pattee, B.S.N., Clarkson College of Nursing, 1986, R.N. (Health Professions; Chair)
Steven Rice, M.E., Northern Montana College, 1991 (Electronics Technology; Chair)
Steven Roberts, B.S.N., University of Utah, 1981, R.N. (Health Professions)
Carl Scott (Industrial Technology)
Darcy Shields, Certificate, The University of Montana, 1988, R.R.T. (Health Professions)
Bob Shook, M.S., Utah State University, 1989, American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector, 1989 (Industrial Technology)
Thomas Stanton, J.D., University of Cincinnati, 1991 (Business Technology)
Lynn Stocking, M.E., The University of Montana, 1987 (Academic Computing, Director; Business Technology; Associate Dean)
Lisa Swallow, M.S., California State University, Chico, 1990, C.P.A., C.M.A., 1990 (Business Technology)
Rhonda Tabish, Certificate, The University of Montana, 1974 (Business Technology)
Marilynn Taylor, M.S., Montana State University, 1973 (Business Technology)
Timm Vogelsberg, Ph.D., The University of Illinois, 1979 (Health Professions)
Margaret Wafstet, M.N., Montana State University, 1980, R.N. (Health Professions)
Robert Wafstet, M.S., Eastern Washington University, 1974, R.R.T. (Health Professions)
John Walker, M.B.A., The University of Montana, 1990 (Industrial Technology)
James Wenderoth, M.E., The University of Montana, 1981 (Perkins Director; Associate Dean)
Jacquelyn Albano, B.S.N., Emery University (Health Professions)
Nancy Anderson (Business Technology)
Michael Bailey, L.L.B., University of Sydney Law School, 1985 (Business Technology)
William Bekemeyer, M.D., University of Tennessee, 1976 (Health Professions)
Kathryn Brauer, B.S., The University of Montana, 1983 (Health Professions)
Monty Brekke, M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1965 (Applied Arts and Sciences)
Darla Clegg, M.S., Boston University, 1986 (Applied Arts and Sciences)
Wanda Davies, Certificate, The University of Montana, 1984, C.R.T.T. (Health Professions)
Colleen Dowdall, J.D., The University of Montana, 1981 (Business Technology)
Peggy Eggleston, Certificate, The University of Montana (Health Professions)
Mike Hagerman, A.A.S., The University of Montana, 1992 (Industrial Technology)
Carolyn Holley, B.S., Ohio State University, 1975, R.D., L.N., (Health Professions)
Ed King (Industrial Technology)
Linda Kinser, B.S.N., University of Kentucky, 1981, R.N. (Health Professions)
Shull Lemire, M.D., Creighton University, 1983 (Health Professions)
Paul Loehnen, M.D. University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1968 (Health Professions)
Mary Beth Martin, B.S., University of Mississippi, 1977 (Academic Support)
Mark McLaverty, J.D., The University of Montana, 1992 (Business Technology)
Mary Anne Moseley, Certificate, The University of Montana, 1997 C.R.T.T. (Health Professions)
John Munch (Industrial Technology)
Carl Muus, M.D., Creighton University, 1981 (Health Professions)
Mary Oestreich, M.S., The University of Montana, 1996 (Business Technology)
Niki Robinson, M.E., The University of Montana, 2000 (Business Technology)
Del Schmelebeck (Industrial Technology)
Janet Sedgley, M.A., The University of Montana, 1990 (Business Technology)
Michael Sehestedt, J.D., The University of Montana, 1973 (Business Technology)
Michael Sinclair, B.A., The University of Montana, 1988 (Industrial Technology)
Roberta Smith, B.A., The University of Montana, 1972 (Business Technology)