U = for undergraduate credit only. R after the credit indicates
the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated
after the R.
Accounting Technology
U 131T Essentials of Accounting 4 cr. Offered autumn
and spring. Introduction to basic double-entry accounting. Emphasis
on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial
balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing
procedures, cash control and completing the accounting cycle.
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 237 Strategies for Business Entities 1 cr. Offered autumn.
Prereq., ACC 132T. Legal, accounting, and tax strategies relating
to corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
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.
Barber-Styling
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.
Business
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 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 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.
Computer Technology
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 Operating Systems 4 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction
to common operating systems used in modern computing. Emphasis
on thorough understanding and use of command line and graphical
user interfaces. Hands-on experience with single-user and multi-user/multi-access
software. Focus on using, comparing, and analyzing the capabilities
of existing and emerging operating systems.
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., CRT 103T or consent of instr. 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, 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 125T, 126T. 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, integrating concepts and techniques of word processing
and the Internet, menu designs through the use of desktop publishing
(Adobe Pagemaker, Quark, or MS Publisher), and the use of recipe
managing programs such as Sierra Mastercook Series.
U 209T General Business for Computer 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 248T Novell Networking 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
CRT 126T or consent of instr. Novell NetWare operating system
is 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, CRT 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 Computer Technology 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 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 296T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
Human Resources
U 130T Policies and Administration 3 cr. Offered spring.
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 spring.
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 spring.
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 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.
Legal Studies
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 2 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., CRT 114T, LEG 185T 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 spring. 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, 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 220T Legal Transcription 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq.,
LEG 185T, 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 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 187T. 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 270T. 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 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..
Medical Assisting
U 201T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I 4 cr.
Offered autumn. Prereq., MAT 112T, 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.
Secretarial Technology
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., COM 111T, SEC 108. 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 SCN 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, 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 SCN 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 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.