Applied Arts and Sciences Department

Course Descriptions

Applied Arts and Sciences

• AASC 100 - Intro to University Experience

  Credits: 3. This course is designed to help new students make a successful transition to college and acquire the skills needed to become competent and successful in higher education. Topics include an introduction to campus resources and academic policies; motivation and time management; study skills and learning strategies; critical thinking and problem solving; ethics, diversity and collaboration; information literacy and research. The course culminates with a semester capstone project. Elective credit only. Credit not allowed for both AASC 100 and AASC 101.

• AASC 101 - Study & Learning Strategy

  Credits: 2. This course facilitates the development of skills needed to become competent and successful in higher education. Topics include management of classroom performance, time, and money; memory, listening and note-taking; reading and test-taking strategies; critical thinking and problem-solving; information literacy and research; ethics and diversity; stress management and healthy choices. Elective credit only. Credit not allowed for both AASC 100 and AASC 101.

  Course Attributes:

  • Study Skills Course

• AASC 195T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• AASC 196T - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• AASC 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• AASC 295T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

Art

• ARTZ 195 - Student Teaching

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Organized student teaching.

Biology-General

• BIOB 295 - Student Teaching

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Organized student teaching.

Biology-Human

• BIOH 108 - Basic Anatomy

  Credits: 3. Offered Intermittently. Structures of the human body and their basic functions.

• BIOH 201N - Human Anat Phys I (equiv 301)

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., introductory science course or college-prep high school biology course recommended.  Comprehensive knowledge of human form and function necessary for students preparing for health-related professions. Emphasis on structure, function  and homeostatic regulation of body systems with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers tissues through nervous system. Required, integrated laboratory includes some dissection.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course
  • Natural Science Course

• BIOH 202N - Human Anat and Phys I Lab

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Coreq., BIOH 201. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers tissues through nervous system. A cadaver lab is included.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course
  • Natural Science Course

• BIOH 211N - Human Anat Phys II (equiv 311)

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., and continuation of BIOH 201N. Comprehensive knowledge of human form and function necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on structure function and homeostatic regulation of body systems with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers endocrine through reproductive systems. Required integrated laboratory includes frequent dissection.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course
  • Natural Science Course

• BIOH 212N - Human Anat Phys II Lab

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOH 201N. Coreq., BIOH 211. Continuation of 201N. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology. Covers endocrine through reproductive systems. A cadaver lab is included.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course
  • Natural Science Course

• BIOH 213N - The Biology of Behavior

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOB 101N. An introduction to the biological basis of human behavior, including neuron function and the roles of hormones, heredity, and environmental influences. Behavioral topics include sensation, learning, emotion, and issues such as obesity, addiction, and stress.  Intended for students to satisfy the science with a lab general education requirement.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course

• BIOH 220 - Human Physiology

  Credits: 4. Offered intermittently. Prereq., BIOH 201N, 202N, 211N, and 212N. In-depth exploration of principles and clinical consequences of the physiology of selected human organ systems. Building upon basic concepts covered in BIOH 201N, 202N, 211N, and 212N, students study membrane functions, neural physiology, endocrine and peripheral nervous system function and coordination, circulatory, respiratory, renal, and digestive physiology.

• BIOH 261 - Human Physiology lab

  Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 201N, 202N, 211N, and 212N. In-depth exploration of principles and clinical consequences of the physiology of selected human organ systems. Building upon basic concepts covered in BIOH 201N, 202N, 211N, and 212N, students study membrane functions, neural physiology, nervous system integration, endocrine and peripheral nervous system function and coordination, circulatory, respiratory, renal, digestive, and reproductive physiology.

• BIOH 295 - Student Teaching

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Organized student teaching.

Chemical Addiction Studies

• CAS 140X - Addictions and Diversity

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring; summers intermittently. This course required for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. Introduction to multicultural competencies where students will be exposed to the fundamentals of working with substance abusing and dependent individuals from the cultural impact of race, nationality, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and socio-economic status on the development and progression of alcohol/drug problems. Appropriate for students of Social Work, Psychology, community health, Business and Counseling students, Education, and those with an interest in diversity and addictions.

  Course Attributes:

  • Indigenous and Global

• CAS 185 - Prevention Practices

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring and summers intermittently. This course required for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. The course introduces strategies for environmental prevention that focus on altering and improving the environment by changing social norms or attitudes, controlling the availability of illicit drugs or alcohol, or strengthening enforcement of laws and regulations. Risk and Protective Theory will be outlined, as well as the five categories of environmental strategies. This course is appropriate for everyone who has or will have a role in prevention, education, community health, and/or community change. Required for Chemical Addiction Studies students. May also be appropriate for students of social work, psychology, sociology, community health or those with an interest in learning about alcohol and drug prevention in society.

• CAS 191 - Special Topics

  Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• CAS 195 - Field Work/Clinical/Practicum

  Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every autumn and spring. This field work placement focuses on PREVENTION and is created to provide Chemical Addiction Studies students with direct experience working in community organizations where they will create and implement alcohol and drug prevention activities. May also be appropriate for students of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Community Health or those with an interest in learning about prevention practices with direct experience in community organizations. Prerequisite: CAS 185 Prevention Practices and CAS 243, Fundamentals of Substance Abuse C/I.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

• CAS 201 - Theories of Counseling

  Credits: 3. This is an entry level survey course of various approaches to counseling and psychotherapy and is a required course by the state of Montana for Addiction Counselor Licensure. The course is a mixture of lecture, discussion, experiential learning, demonstrations, role playing, viewing counseling sessions, and practice of the major contemporary models of counseling. Ethical and professional issues are also addressed.

• CAS 210 - Individual Counseling

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CAS 201; CAS 242; PSYX 240. This course is intended for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. Major theories and practice of individual counseling for the client with substance abusing or chemically dependent individual is presented.

• CAS 225 - Group Counseling

  Credits: 3. Offered Intermittently. Prereq., CAS 201, CAS 242, PSYX 240. This course is intended for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. Major theories and practice of counseling for the client with substance abusing or chemically dependent individual in group settings. Includes comprehensive group approaches, family therapy and other appropriate group strategies. Includes group dynamics and strategies to managing group sessions.

• CAS 231 - Pharmacology/Addictions

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This course is offered for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. May also be appropriate for Students of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Community Health or those with an interest in learning about pharmacology and addictions. This course discusses the classes of drugs, their effects on behavior and the effects on society in general. Primary emphasis is on the effects of the chemicals on the brain function of the individual.

• CAS 242 - Fund Subst Abuse and Addiction

  Credits: 3. This course is offered for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. May also be appropriate for Students of Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Community Health.

• CAS 243 - Substance Abuse Counseling I

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring and summers intermittently. Prereq., CAS 242, CoReq. CAS 201, PSYX 240, or Abnormal Psychology, and consent of instr. This course is required for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. This course is created to provide students specific knowledge regarding the theories, research, and evidenced-based literature in the provision of addiction counseling services. Students will be introduced to the overall scope of the problems of addictions, professional characteristics and principles of addiction counselors, ethical and legal responsibilities of professional behavior, addiction counseling skills and competencies required to be addiction counselors.

• CAS 248 - Substance Abuse Counseling II

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring and summers intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 240, CAS 201, CAS 242, consent of instr., corereq., CAS 243. This course is required for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. Meets specific State of Montana educational requirements associated with individual and group counseling for addiction, as well as ethics for addiction counselors. The course requires the student to draw upon the resources provided by experts. The course work significant amount of experiential application and counseling practice techniques.

• CAS 260 - Addiction Assess/Documentation

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring and summers intermittently. Prereq./CoReq., CAS 243, CAS 248, and consent of instr. This course is required for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. Intended to provide a comprehensive education to meet State of Montana education requirements for Licensure in Addiction Counseling. Students will be trained in clinical assessment diagnosis, treatment planning and patient record documentation with the client who has substance use disorders. Students will complete experiential application of the materials.

• CAS 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• CAS 292 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• CAS 295 - Field Work/Clinical/Practicum

  Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) This course is offered for students seeking to obtain their AA degree in Chemical and Addiction Studies and who wish to become Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Montana. This Field Work Placement focuses on addiction treatment and counseling activities. The student will work in the community under the supervision of an addiction treatment professional and be given the opportunity to witness and participate in alcohol and drug treatment counseling activities. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor and successful completion of all other CAS courses.

  Course Attributes:

  • Internships/Practicums

Chemistry

• CHMY 195 - Student Teaching

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Organized student teaching.

Communication

• COMX 102 - Interprsnl Skills in Workplace

  Credits: 1. This course will introduce students to interpersonal communication theory which can be applied to a workplace environment. Students will learn effective communication strategies that promote success in professional and personal relationships.

• COMX 140L - Intro to Visual Rhetoric

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  An introduction to the persuasive nature of visual symbols as texts. Readings will include historical to contemporary rhetorical criticisms on advertising, billboards, bodies, cartoons, memorials, and photography.

  Course Attributes:

  • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

• COMX 191 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• COMX 192 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

• COMX 198 - Internship

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (398, 498) may count toward graduation.

• COMX 212X - Intro to Intercultural Com

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. This course provides students with an introduction to communicating across cultures. Local and global case studies and theories will be explored. Students will explore the influence of immediate communication and social media on large scale social issues.

  Course Attributes:

  • Indigenous and Global

• COMX 217A - Oral Interpretation of Lit

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Introduction to orally presenting literature to an audience. Focus is on analyzing and performing prose, drama, poetry, and children’s literature to express point of view.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• COMX 219S - Survey of Children's Comm

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Focus on communication processes and contemporary communication environments of children and adolescents. Topics include language development and the brain, nonverbal communication development, media, contracting, bullying, and gender.

  Course Attributes:

  • Social Sciences Course

• COMX 291 - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• COMX 292 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

Creative Writing

• CRWR 210A - Intro Fiction Workshop

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This beginning writing workshop emphasizes the reading, discussion, and revision of students' short fiction. Students will be introduced to the technical elements of writing fiction. No prior experience in writing short fiction required.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• CRWR 211A - Intro Poetry Workshop

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This beginning writing workshop focuses on the reading, discussion, and revision of students' poems. Students will study and use models of poetic techniques. No prior experience in writing poetry required.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

• CRWR 240A - Intro Creative Writing Wrkshp

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Beginning writing workshop designed for students to explore genres of creative writing with opportunities for students to write, and revise using genre-specific writing techniques.

  Course Attributes:

  • Expressive Arts Course

Environmental Studies

• ENST 231H - Nature and Society

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently, autumn and spring. Prereq., WRIT 101. Explores the relationship between ideas about nature and the development of political and social ideas, institutions, and practices in primarily western (Euro-American) society. Course is an elective for students in the 2-uear AA and AAS degree programs.

  Course Attributes:

  • Historical & Cultural Course
  • Writing Course-Intermediate

Mathematics

• M 065 - Prealgebra

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., ALEKS placement >= 1.  Arithmetic and basic algebra skills needed for Introductory Algebra. Topics include integers and rational numbers, decimals and percentages with applications, ratios and proportions with applications, single variable linear equations with applications, introduction to graphing, exponents, factoring, and an introduction to polynomials. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree. Credit does not count toward Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, or Baccalaureate degrees. MC

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• M 090 - Introductory Algebra

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., M 065 or ALEKS placement >= 2.  Review of arithmetic principles of integers and rational numbers, linear equations in one or two unknowns, systems of linear equations and operations with polynomials and rational expressions. Credit does not count toward an Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, or Baccalaureate degree. MC

• M 095 - Intermediate Algebra

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 090 or ALEKS placement >= 3. Topics include linear equations, inequalities, applications and graphing; polynomials; radicals, rational exponents and complex numbers; quadratic equations. Graphing calculator required. Credit does not count toward Associate of Arts or Baccalaureate degrees. MC

• M 111 - Technical Mathematics

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ALEKS placement >= 2. Designed to provide the mathematical background necessary for success in the industrial areas. Topics covered include percent, ratio proportion, formula evaluation, basic algebra and geometry concepts, trigonometry, measurement, statistics, and graphing. Markdowns, inventory turnover, and other basic formulas. Credit does not count toward Associate of Arts or Baccalaureate degrees. MC

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

Psychology

• PSYX 161S - Fund of Organizational Psych

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Foundation in the psychological processes that influence behavior of people in organizational settings.

  Course Attributes:

  • Social Sciences Course

• PSYX 230 - Developmental Psychology

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn, Spring, Summer. Prereq., PSYX 100S. The study of human physical, cognitive and psychosocial development throughout the life span. Content covers major theories, the influence of genetics, and the environment from a chronological aspect. Appropriate for Social work, Nursing, Addiction Studies, Education, and Psychology.

• PSYX 238 - Adolescent Psychology

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. PreReq., PSYX 100S or PSYX 230S. This course is designed to provide an introduction to the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive developmental changes that occur during adolescence, as well as their relationships and cultural influences. Appropriate for students in Addiction Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Education, and other disciplines where a study of the adolescent is desired.

• PSYX 240 - Fund of Abnormal Psychology

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100. This course provides a broad introduction to abnormal psychology, which includes defining abnormality, examining the history of abnormal psychology, identifying how abnormal psychology relates to other disciplines in psychology, exploring major research methods used in abnormal psychology, discussing various mental illnesses and their potential causes and possible treatments, and applying major abnormal psychological findings to practical problems.

Science (COT)

• SCN 095T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

• SCN 100N - Issues in Biology

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. An introductory course for students with little science background. This course explores several issues relating to human biology such as cancer, drug abuse, population growth, and genetic engineering. Also includes discussions of fundamental biological concepts such as evolution, biodiversity, and basic cell and molecular biology.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Course

• SCN 105N - Montana Ecosystems

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the landscapes and ecosystem diversity of Montana, with an emphasis on exploring the dominant habitats of western Montana. Required, integrated laboratory includes field trip investigations, classroom lab exercises, and presentations.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course
  • Natural Science Course

• SCN 120T - Technical Physics I

  Credits: 4. Offered intermittently. Prereq., M 095. Introduction to models, measurements, vectors, motion in a straight line, motion in a plane, Newton's laws of motion, application of Newton's laws, and circular motion and gravitation.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• SCN 175N - Integrated Physical Science I

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. An introduction to the basic principles of physics, chemistry, and nuclear reactions with emphasis on the scientific method and process. A knowledge of basic algebraic functions, decimals, and scientific notation is recommended. Suitable for students with little science background.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Course

• SCN 176N - Integrated Phys. Science II

  Credits: 3. Offered spring term. An introduction to the fundamental principles of environmental and earth sciences. Course emphasizes the scientific method and process of science.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course
  • Natural Science Course

• SCN 195T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• SCN 196T - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• SCN 260N - The Biology of Behavior

  Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SCN 100N. An introduction to the biological basis of human behavior, including neuron function and the roles of hormones, heredity, and environmental influences. Behavioral topics include sensation, learning, emotion, and issues such as obesity, addiction, and stress.  Intended for students to satisfy the science with a lab general education requirement.

  Course Attributes:

  • Natural Science Lab Course
  • Natural Science Course

• SCN 291 - Student Teaching

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Organized student teaching.

• SCN 295T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

Writing

• WRIT 090T - Critical Writing Skills

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., placement or referral by WRIT 101 instructor. Designed for students who need instruction and practice integrating critical thinking, reading, and writing before entering the required first-year writing course. Emphasis on drafting and revising. Grading by traditional letter system or NCR (no credit). Traditional letter grade only. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• WRIT 095 - Developmental Writing

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., placement or referral by WRIT 101 instructor. Designed for students who need instruction and practice integrating critical thinking, reading and writing before entering the required first-year writing course. Emphasis on invention, drafting, and revision. Grading A-F or NC (no credit). Credit does not count toward Associate of Arts or Baccalaureate degrees.

• WRIT 121 - Intro to Technical Writing

  Credits: 3. Offered every term. Introduction to technical writing situations that integrate text, design, and graphics. Emphasis is on evidence-based, informative writing that uses design and graphics to visually represent logic and organization. Course focuses on writing as a process and includes student self-assessment. Major assignments include a pure technical document, exploration of credibility, and public science writing. Students are expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage and to have basic computer literacy.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Intermediate

• WRIT 191T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• WRIT 192 - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

• WRIT 221 - Intermediate Tech Writing

  Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., WRIT 121, WRIT 101, or consent of instr. Continuation of technical writing with emphasis on technical text including editing for technical content, graphic placement, and document design as seen through the eye of the audience. Current critical issues in technical writing are discussed.

  Course Attributes:

  • Writing Course-Intermediate

• WRIT 291T - Special Topics

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course

• WRIT 292T - Independent Study

  Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  Course Attributes:

  • Technical Course