The mission of the Department of Industrial Technology is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled, and competent entry-level technicians, and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs. The Department encourages the development of teamwork and interpersonal communication skills required in the workplace. It also stresses the importance of a strong work ethic and the value of continuing education and lifelong learning. The instruction for the Department of Industrial Technology Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs are primarily delivered at the West Campus at 3639 South Avenue West. Some instruction is delivered at the East Campus or Mountain Campus.
All students admitted to Industrial Technology programs are required to submit writing and math placement scores immediately upon admission to the Missoula College or make arrangements to take these assessments as soon as possible. Thereafter, students needing to take a math and/or writing assessment should contact the Academic Support Center at 406-243-7826 to schedule an appointment to take the placement assessments as soon as possible. Students who live outside of the Western Montana area may take a math and writing assessment at their local community college. Contact the Academic Support Center at 406-243-7826.
The general education requirements are included in the following courses of study. Refer to the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for the specific requirements.
Courses in all programs in the Department of Industrial Technology include additional course fees and require special tools and supplies for which students must pay. To obtain a complete listing of these additional items and costs, contact the program directors.
The mission of the Building Maintenance Program is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled and competent building maintenance professionals, and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs.
Students in the Building Maintenance program are trained as building maintenance professionals who maintain commercial buildings. Subject matter in the program includes plumbing, electricity, carpentry, and heating/air conditioning. Students learn physical and electrical theories that enable them to understand building systems. In addition, they study building cleaning, landscape maintenance, pool care, computers, and boiler operation. Water treatment is discussed in both the pool and boiler courses. The program introduces current environmental and energy problems that can be reduced through efficient building operation. It also encourages resource development, teamwork and interpersonal skills required on the job.
Students are awarded a Certificate of Applied Science upon successfully completing the program. Contact John Walker, Program Director, at 406-243-7645 or john.walker@umontana.edu for more information.
| Course | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| BME 122T Electricity | - | 5 |
| BME 123T Carpentry | 6 | - |
| BME 127T Low Pressure Boilers | - | 3 |
| BME 128T Maintenance | 6 | - |
| BME 130T Heating and Air Conditioning | - | 6 |
| CAPP 120 (CRT 100) Introduction to Computers | 3 | - |
| M 111 (MAT 110T) Technical Mathematics | 3 | - |
| PSYX 163 (PSY 105T) Work Attitudes | - | 1 |
| WRIT 121 (WTS 115) Introduction to Technical Writing or WRIT 095 (WTS 100) Developmental Writing | - | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 18 |
The mission of the Carpentry Program is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled and competent carpenters and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs.
The Carpentry program provides students the opportunity to learn carpentry skills in a competency-based learning environment. Students work hand-in-hand with professional carpenters both on campus and at construction sites.
Students use hand and power tools with blueprints to build foundation forms, frame buildings, side and roof buildings, and apply roofing materials. They install windows, doors, stairs, attic vents, insulation, vapor barriers, and drywall. Students learn methods for installing trim, locksets, suspended ceilings, countertops, cabinets, and flooring. They also learn to operate construction equipment.
In addition to general education courses, students in the program learn the various steps of becoming a carpenter, including safe practices. Students construct real-world projects and can earn a Certificate of Applied Science or an Associate of Applied Science degree from The University of Montana. The program often has a waiting list. Prospective students are encouraged to apply one year prior to anticipated school attendance. Contact Dennis Daneke, Program Director, at 406-243-7692 or Dennis.Daneke@umontana.edu for more information.
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CSTN 171 Site Preparation, Foundations, and Concrete Installation | 3 | |
| CSTN 201 Advanced Concrete Working | - | 3 |
| CSTN 120 (CAR 120T) Carpentry Basics & Rough in Framing | 5 | - |
| CSTN 122 (CAR 121T) Beginning Carpentry Lab | 5 | - |
| CSTN 142 (CAR 140T) Interior and Exterior Finish Carpentry | - | 4 |
| CSTN 143 (CAR 141T) Intermediate Carpentry Lab | - | 4 |
| BMGT 242T (BUS 242T) Front Line Supervision | - | 3 |
| CAPP 120 (CRT 100) Introduction to Computers | 3 | - |
| M 111 (MAT 110T) Technical Mathematics | - | 3 |
| WRIT 101 (WTS 101) College Writing I | - | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 20 |
Successful completion of the courses listed above results in the award of a Certificate of Applied Science in Carpentry.
| Second Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| DDSN 114 (CADX 110) Intro to Computing Aided Design | 3 | - |
| CSTN 205 (CAR 220T) Advanced Carpentry | - | 6 |
| CSTN 206 (CAR 221T) Advanced Carpentry Lab | - | 2 |
| CSTN 261 (CAR 230T) Building Management | 4 | - |
| CSTN 276 (CAR 236T) Building for Solar Energy | 3 | - |
| CSTN 279 (CAR 240T) Alternative Construction Materials | 4 | - |
| CSTN 278 (CAR 241T) Applied Building Practices | - | 6 |
| CSTN 299 (CAR 231T) Capstone: Carpentry | 2 | - |
| CSTN 282 Green Building I | 4 | - |
| WLDG 103 (WEL 119T) Welding Fund Construction Trades | - | 2 |
| CSTN 283 Green Building II | - | 3 |
| Total | 17 | 19 |
Successful completion of the first and second year courses listed above results in the awarding of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Carpentry.
The mission of the Diesel Technology Program is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled and competent diesel technicians and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs.
Students in the Diesel Technology program train to be diesel mechanics that repair diesel-powered trucks and heavy equipment. Students study hydraulics, electrical systems, fuel systems, power trains, air conditioning, brakes and suspension, engine theory, and engine diagnosis, beginning with basic principles and proceeding to an advanced level of system technology. Along with these core courses, students take classes in welding, machining, computers, communications, and math. Credit for independent study is available to those desiring additional instruction in diesel mechanics. Students who complete the program successfully are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree.
The program often has a waiting list. Prospective students are encouraged to apply one year prior to anticipated school attendance. Contact the Jim Headlee, Program Director, at 406-243-7648 or Jim.Headlee@umontana.edu for more information.
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| DST 120 (DET 120T) Electrical Systems | - | 8 |
| DST 128 (DET 128T) Engine Service I | 4 | - |
| DST 135 (DET 135T) Power Trains | 7 | - |
| CAPP 120 (CRT 100) Introduction to Computers | - | 3 |
| M 111 (MAT 110T) Technical Mathematics | - | 3 |
| MCH 115 (MPR 115T) Related Metals Processes III | - | 3 |
| PSYX 161S (PSY 110S) Fundamentals of Organizational Psychology | 3 | - |
| WLDG 101 (WEL 111T) Welding Fund Auto Tech/Diesel | 2 | - |
| Total | 16 | 17 |
| Second Year | A | S |
| DST 221 (DET 221T) Brakes, Suspension, and Undercarriage | 6 | - |
| DST 225 (DET 225T) Hydraulics | 6 | - |
| DST 229 (DET 229T) Engine Service II | - | 7 |
| DET 230T Air Conditioning | - | 3 |
| DST 231 (DET 231T) Fuel Systems | - | 5 |
| DST 235 (DET 235T) Advanced Power Trains | - | 2 |
| TRK 106T Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training (offered intermittently) | - | (1) |
| WLDG 139 (WEL 139T) Welding Maintenance and Repair - Diesel | 1 | - |
| WRIT 121 (WTS 115) Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 | - |
| Total | 16 | 17-18 |
(Not available in 2011-2012)
Heavy Equipment Operation-Certificate of Applied Science
The mission of the Heavy Equipment Operation Program is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled and competent heavy equipment operators and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs. The Heavy Equipment Operation Program provides students a basic understanding of fundamental machine functions and is designed to develop apprentice-level skills in the operation of heavy equipment.
Students are trained to safely and properly operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment, including crawler-tractors, graders, scrapers, front-end loaders, excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks. Students develop an understanding of basic surveying techniques, receive extensive training in safety regulations and procedures, and learn how to handle controls precisely and judge distances accurately. The program also promotes an awareness of potential job site difficulties and allows students to gain knowledge of the work ethic expected by employers in the construction industry.
A Certificate of Applied Science is awarded after the program is successfully completed.
The program often has a waiting list for admittance. Prospective students are encouraged to apply one year prior to anticipated school attendance. Contact Rod Frost, Program Director, at 406-243-7843 or Rodney.Frost@umontana.edu for more information.
| Autumn Entry | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| SRVY 108 (HEO 140T) Construction Surveying | 2 | - |
| HEO 146T Safety and Basic Controls | 5 | - |
| HEO 148T Operational Skill Building | 5 | - |
| HEO 150T Job Simulation | - | 6 |
| HEO 151T Service and Maintenance | 2 | - |
| HEO 153T Construction Theory and Specialized Equipment | - | 5 |
| CAPP 120 (CRT 100) Introduction to Computers | 3 | - |
| M 111 (MAT 110T) Technical Mathematics | 3 | - |
| MCH 112 (MPR 112T) Related Metals Processes I | - | 1 |
| PSYX 163 (PSY 105T) Work Attitudes | - | 1 |
| TRK 106T Commercial Truck Driving License Training (offered intermittently) | (1) | - |
| WRIT 121 (WTS 115) Introduction to Technical Writing or WRIT 095 (WTS 100) developmental Writing | - | 3 |
| Total | 20-21 | 16 |
The mission of the Recreational Power Equipment Program is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled, and competent power equipment technicians and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs.
The Recreational Power Equipment Program prepares students to repair and maintain a wide variety of two-cycle and four-cycle engines and related equipment. Students work on motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, outboard motors, and personal watercraft. Units of instruction include mechanical, fuel, and electrical systems. The program also encourages the development of teamwork and interpersonal skills required on the job.
For more detailed information including program costs, tool requirements, student class schedules, and course syllabi, visit: http://www.cte.umt.edu/industrialtech/rpe/
Contact Mike Steffenson, Program Director, at 406-243-7693 or Michael.Steffenson@umontana.edu for more information.
| Autumn Entry | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| SET 160 Basic Electricity | 3 | - |
| SET 176 Motorcycle/ATV Engines, Suspension, and Chassis | 3 | - |
| SET 177 Motorcycle/ATV Electrical and Fuel Systems | 4 | - |
| SET 178 Marine Electrical and Fuel Systems | - | 5 |
| SET 179 Marine Powerheads and Lower Units | - | 6 |
| SET 180 Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair I | 2 | - |
| SET 181 Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair II | - | 2 |
| SET 182 Computer Applications for Motor Sports | - | 1 |
| CAPP 120 (CRT 100) Introduction to Computers | 3 | - |
| M 111 Technical Mathematics | - | 3 |
| MCH 115 (MPR 115T) Related Metals Processes III | 3 | - |
| PSYX 163 (PSY 105T) Work Attitudes | - | 1 |
| WRIT 121 (WTS 115) Technical Writing or WRIT 095 (WTS 100) Developmental Writing | - | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 21 |
The mission of the Welding Technology Program is to provide the regional workforce with credentialed, skilled, and competent welders and to be responsive to emerging workforce needs. The Welding Technology Program prepares students to operate and troubleshoot a variety of welding power sources and related equipment. The program prepares students to solve problems found within the welding industry using computational skills and other problem-solving techniques essential to welding and steel fabrication. It also encourages the development of teamwork and interpersonal skills required on the job.
Welding students develop skills in six different welding processes–oxyacetylene (OAW), shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW), flux core arc, (FCAW), submerged arc (SAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Beyond the development of welding skills and understanding of the process, they also study other skills, such as blueprint reading and layout, metallurgy, and gain an understanding of how heating and cooling cycles affect the properties of metals. Students also study the design of jigs and fixtures and how to incorporate these into an automated welding system.
The Welding Technology Program also has courses that provide for a solid background in the metals industry. Such courses are Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), OSHA Rules and Compliance, and Related Metals Processes. Fabrication basics and Metal Design and Construction utilize all of the gained knowledge with an instructor approved/student designed project.
Welding technology students have the opportunity to become certified to American Welding Society Standards and receive documentation stating qualifications.
Students are awarded the Certificate of Applied Science upon successful completion of the first year of the Welding Technology program. Students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree upon successfully completing the two-year program.
The program often has a waiting list. Prospective students are encouraged to apply one year prior to their anticipated school attendance. For more detailed information including program costs, tool lists, class schedules, and course syllabi, visit our web site at: http://www.mc.umt.edu/industrialtech/welding/. Contact Mark Raymond, Program Director, at 406-243-7647 or Mark.Raymond@umontana.edu
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 117 (WEL 182T) Blueprint Reading & Welding Symbols | - | 3 |
| WLDG 145 (WEL 189T) Fabrication Basics | - | 4 |
| WLDG 150 (WEL 194T) Welding Layout Techniques | 2 | |
| WLDG 180 (WEL 181T) Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | - |
| WLDG 184 (WEL 184T) OSHA Rules & Regulations Welding | - | 1 |
| WLDG 187 (WEL 185T) Flux Core Arc Welding | - | 4 |
| WLDG 191 (WEL 195T) Special Topics | - | (1) |
| WLDG 205 (WEL 180T) Applied Metallurgy | 4 | - |
| CAPP 120 (CRT 100) Introduction to Computers | 3 | - |
| M 111 (MAT 110T) Technical Mathematics | 3 | - |
| MCH 114 (MPR 114T) Related Metals Processes II | 3 | - |
| PSYX 163 (PSY 105T) Work Attitudes | - | 1 |
| WRIT 121 (WTS 115) Introduction to Technical Writing | - | 3 |
| Total | 19 | 15-16 |
Successful completion of the courses listed above results in the award of a Certificate of Applied Science in Welding.
| Second Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 210 (WEL 282T) Pipe Welding-Integrated Lab | 4 | - |
| WLDG 215 (WEL 280T) GTAW (integrated lab) | 4 | - |
| WLDG 245 (WEL 281T) Metal Fab Design/Construction | - | 4 |
| WLDG 275 (WEL 283T) Gas Metal Arc Welding | - | 4 |
| WLDG 280 (WEL 286T) Welding Certification | - | 2 |
| WLDG 285 (WEL 285T) Automation in Welding | - | 3 |
| BMGT 242T (BUS 242T) Front Line Supervision | - | 3 |
| CADX 110 (CRT 182T) Intro to Computer Aided Design | 3 | - |
| MCH 214 (MPR 214T) Advanced Related Metals Processes | 3 | - |
| Total | 14 | 16 |
R- before the course description indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.
Building Maintenance (BME) - Course Descriptions
122T, 123T, 127T, 128T, 130T
Carpentry (CSTN) - Course Descriptions
102, 122, 142, 143, 191, 192, 205, 206, 261, 276, 277, 278, 291, 299
Diesel Service Tech (DST) - Course Descriptions
120, 128, 135, 192, 221, 225, 229, 231, 235, 270, 271, 272
Heavy Equipment Operation (HEO) - Course Descriptions
140T, 142T, 146T, 148T, 150T, 151T, 153T
Metals & Machining Technology (MCH) - Course Descriptions
112, 114, 115, 191, 196, 214, 292
Small Engine Technology (SET) (Recreational Power Equipment) - Course Descriptions
160T, 176T, 177T, 178T, 179T, 180T, 181T, 182T, 195T, 196T
Welding Technology (WLDG) - Course Descriptions
101, 103, 117, 139, 145, 150, 180, 184, 187, 191, 192, 205, 210, 215, 245, 275, 280, 285, 291
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