Courses

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 131T or 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 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.

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. Prereq., CRT 101. 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 and spring. An introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software. Survey of computer applications commonly found in business. Topics include keyboarding, office suite software, the operating system, file management, the Internet and e-mail.
U 112T Operating Systems 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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. Up-to-date software package 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 122E Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Exploration of ethical issues in the field of computing. Skills needed to identify and analyze various ethical concerns. Standard ethical concepts and theories, methods of ethical analysis. Strong emphasis on practical application fo the ethical process.
U 125T File Processing and Database Concepts 3 cr. Offered autumn and 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 autumn and 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 and spring. 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 100T or 101T. 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 and spring. 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 applications relevant to the food service industry. Includes spreadsheet, recipe management and word processing software; appropriate industry reports, create menus and fliers; import, export and scale recipes; analyze nutrition; and calculate food cost.
U 209T Project Management 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 103T. Investigation of topics in project management including scope, definition, risk, procurement and the RFP. Management of time, cost, quality, and human resources. Concepts are reinforced with PM software.
U 210T Supporting Windows Professional 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 112T, 126T. Implementation administration and troubleshooting of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Topics include installation, access and administration of resources, network services, performance, hardware devices and security. Students are required to complete the appropriate Microsoft Certification Exam.
U 215T Supporting Windows Server 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 210T. Knowledge to implement, administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server environment. Students are required to complete the appropriate Microsoft Certification Exam.
U 216T Windows Network Infrastructure 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 176T. Installing, managing, monitoring, configuring, and troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, Remote Access, Network Protocols, IP Routing, and WINS in a Windows network infrastructure. Network Address Translation and Certificate Services examined.
U 222T Enterprise Systems Quality Assurance 3 cr. Offered autumn and 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 autumn and 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 and spring. 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 autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T. Development of 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 autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T, 114T or SEC 114T, or consent of instr. Use of current business and publishing software to create print-based and web-based projects with columns, headings, borders, scanned and digital images, graphics, drawing tools, and text using acceptable elements of typography, layout and design.
U 270 C++ Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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 autumn and 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 Computer Applications for IS Professionals 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CRT 103T. 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 Business Computer 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 285T PC Service and Support 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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 autumn and 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 autumn and 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, AC 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 236T Personnel Staffing, Training and Development 4 cr. Offered autumn. In-depth exploration and techniques for assisting in personnel planning and the selection process. Survey of the scope of training and development within business organizations.
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 2 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 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 286T 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 287T Legal Research and Writing III 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 286T. Continued development of legal research and writing skills including advanced case briefing, legal theory/case law synthesis, and memoranda drafting.
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 100T, 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. Up-to-date 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) Offered Intermittently.
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.
U 296T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently.