The courses listed under the Missoula College section are those taught exclusively on the Missoula College campuses, however Missoula College also offers lower division courses from the Mountain Campus.

Business Administration

Accounting

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  • ACTG 201 - Principles of Fin Acct

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq. or Coreq. M 115, M 121, M 151 or M 162. Introduction to financial accounting concepts, including transactions analysis, financial statement analysis, and corporate financial reporting practices.

  • ACTG 202 - Principles of Mang Acct

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201 and M 115, M 121, M 151 or M 162. Continuation of ACTG 201 with a focus on managerial accounting topics.

  • ACTG 203 - Accounting Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered every term.  Prereq., ACTG 201 with a grade of C or better.  Applying accounting cycle concepts to comprehensive hands-on financial statement cases and/or a practice set and exploring career options.

  • ACTG 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R 3) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum grade of “C” in all ACTG 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 scheduled one-hour seminars.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ACTG 305 - Corporate Reporting I

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business, ACTG 201 and 202 with grades of C or better or consent of instr. Prereq., or Coreq., ACTG 203. Topics include concepts in financial accounting, assets and related income statement accounts.

  • ACTG 306 - Corporate Reporting II

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business, ACTG 203, ACTG 305 with grades of C or better, or consent of instr. Continuation of ACTG 305. Topics include concepts in financial accounting, coverage of the liability and equity side of the balance sheet, the cash flow statement, and several special financial accounting topics.

  • ACTG 307 - Corporate Reporting III

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and ACTG 305; prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306, or consent of instr. Application of accounting principles to complex issues such as post-retirement benefits, accounting changes, bankruptcies, reorganizations, income taxes and other topics.

  • ACTG 321 - Acct Information Systems I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., junior standing in Business. Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 203. Provides thorough understanding of  business processes, risks, and internal controls. Computer applications may be used to demonstrate concepts.

  • ACTG 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ACTG 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • ACTG 394 - Undergraduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • ACTG 401 - Principles of Fed Tax - Ind

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., Junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306. The application of the federal income tax law to determine income, deductions and losses. Special topics include property transactions.

  • ACTG 410 - Cost/Mgmt Acct I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and/or spring. Prereq., junior standing in business or consent of instr. The study of cost management for business and other organizations. Emphasis on how information about costs helps managers make better decisions.

  • ACTG 411 - Auditing I

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, ACTG 321 and  ACTG 306, or consent of instr. Introduction to auditing with emphasis on the independent audit of financial statements. Coverage includes professional standards, ethics, audit risk, evidence, internal controls, procedures, opinions, operational and compliance auditing.

  • ACTG 420 - Cost/Mgmt Acct II

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., senior standing in Business and ACTG 410 or consent of instr. Advanced cost management with emphasis on how financial and non-financial information helps managers make better decisions in a wide variety of business and not-for-profit organizations. Current readings in cost management and related topics.

  • ACTG 425 - State & Local Gov’t Acctg

    Credits: 2. Offered spring.  Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr.  Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306.  Reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles applicable to state and local governmental units.

  • ACTG 426 - Acctg for Nonprofits

    Credits: 1. Offered spring.  Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr.  Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306.  Reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles applicable to nonprofit entities, including colleges/universities.

  • ACTG 432 - Income Tax Practicum

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Service course that provides free tax preparation to low income taxpayers and students, in conjunction with the IRS. Students apply their knowledge of tax law to the preparation and e-filing of income tax returns under the direction of a practicing CPA. Designated as a service learning course.  Graded credit/no credit only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • ACTG 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ACTG 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of inst.

  • ACTG 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • ACTG 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Students are placed with private or governmental organizations to receive on-the-job training. Written reports are required. A maximum of 3 credits count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ACTG 509 - Financial Rptg & Control

    Credits: 3. Online course. Offered spring.  Prereq., admission to M.B.A. or M-Acct. program or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director.  Reporting and using financial information of an enterprise, with a focus on internal and external decision-making.  Topics include analysis and recording financial transactions, understanding how these events affect financial statements, and using quantitative tools for internal decision-making. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 605 - Administrative Controls

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn.  Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. program.  Not open to M-Acct. students.  The application of accounting information to managerial and financial decision making. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 615 - Accounting Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, Business core, accounting core, and admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director. A critical analysis of the concepts underlying the development and application of financial accounting in the United States. Coverage of current accounting standards as well as other current topics in financial accounting. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 616 - Adv. Financial Topics

    Credits: 3. Offered fall or spring.  Prerq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, business core, accounting core, admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director.  Study of financial accounting topics requiring complex treatment, such as accounting for business combinations, consolidations, investments in other entities, and accounting for non-corporate for-profit entities. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 631 - Advanced Tax

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, ACTG 401, admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director. The application of the federal income tax law to corporations and partnerships, and special problems associated with taxation of trusts, estates and gifts. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 632 - Adv Income Tax Prac

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of accounting graduate director and instr. Service course that provides free tax preparation to low income taxpayers and students, in conjunction with the IRS. Graduate students apply their knowledge of tax law to the preparation and e-filing of income tax returns under the direction of a practicing CPA, review the work of undergraduate preparers, and assist in the organization and training of undergraduate preparers. Designated as a service-learning course.  Grade option credit/no credit only. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • ACTG 641 - Advanced Auditing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., admissions to M-Acct., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, ACTG 411, graduate student in business or consent of accounting graduate director. Research cases in auditing and coverage of contemporary topics in auditing, typically including attestation standards, other reports and services, legal and ethical environment, and fraud detection. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 643 - Fraud/Forensic Acct

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., admission to M-Acct., with grade of B or better in ACTG 321 and 411 or equivalents, or consent of M-Acct. director.  A study of fraud motivations, techniques, prevention, and detection.  Includes the study of forensic accounting using  forensic science, information security, and other forensic auditing/investigation  tools and techniques, as they apply in various fraud and financial contexts. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 661 - Acct Law & Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, Business core, admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director. Legal issues from the common law and appropriate statutes applicable to the public practice of accounting. The professional responsibilities and ethics of a practicing CPA. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 675 - Contemporary Acct Problems

    Credits: 4. Offered first summer session. Prereq. or coreq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, student must be in good academic standing, ACTG 611, 615, 631, 641, and 661. Integration of accounting theory and practice. Primarily for the student preparing to take the uniform CPA examination. Graded only credit/no credit. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 694 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-15) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Selected topics in accounting. Level: Graduate

  • ACTG 696 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Directed study of individual or small groups of students in topics not available in scheduled classes. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • ACTG 698 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Placements with private or governmental organizations for practical training. Written reports required. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ACTG 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Grade option credit/no credit only. Level: Graduate

Business Finance

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  • BFIN 191 - 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.

  • BFIN 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BFIN 205S - Personal Finance

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Concepts, strategies and techniques in analyzing financial situations and investment opportunities from the individual's perspective.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • BFIN 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BFIN 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • BFIN 301 - Analysis of Finan Statements

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Analysis of balance sheets, income and cash flow statements and statements of owners' equity in terms of structure, strategy and performance of the company being analyzed. Emphasis is on the use rather than preparation of financial statements.

  • BFIN 322 - Business Finance

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business. The methodology and practice of business financial decisions.

  • BFIN 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BFIN 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BFIN 394 - Undergraduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BFIN 410 - $50,000 Portfolio

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322, and consent of department chair. Students manage a diversified investment portfolio for a semester. Students analyze and discuss investment opportunities and implement their decisions.

  • BFIN 420 - Investments

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 or consent of instr. Principles, practices and methodology in investment analysis and portfolio management.

  • BFIN 421 - Real Estate Invtmnt & Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BFIN 322 with a C or better, or consent of instr. Introduction to the principles and practices of real estate. Includes the study of real estate law, financing, valuation, brokerage and land use.

  • BFIN 424 - Markets, Instns & Fin Enginrng

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BFIN 322 with C or better and BFIN 429 with C- or better or BFIN 439 with C- or better, or consent of instr. Topics covered include operations and analysis of the national and international money and capital markets as they affect financial institutions and usage of derivatives to hedge risks.

  • BFIN 429 - Fin Mgmt I:Thry/Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 and ECNS 202S or consent of instr. Understanding the practice of business investment and working capital decisions. Computer models and cases used to demonstrate the management process.

  • BFIN 439 - Fin Mgmt II: Analysis/Problems

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 and ECNS 202S or consent of instr. Topics include business valuation techniques, capital structure, raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, working capital management, and multinational financial management. Course uses computer models and cases to emphasize analysis and decision making.

  • BFIN 450 - Banking

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322, or consent of instr. The financial management of banking institutions including financial analysis, interest rate risk management, liquidity management, investment and loan portfolio management.

  • BFIN 473 - Multinational Financial Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BFIN 322 and ECNS 202S, or consent of instr. Students are strongly encouraged to complete BGEN 360 prior to BFIN 473. Topics include financial skills required of corporate executives in international business, exchange rate risk analysis, analysis of global financial systems and assessment of real international investments.

  • BFIN 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BFIN 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BFIN 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BFIN 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Students are placed with private or governmental organizations to receive on-the-job training. Written reports are required. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BFIN 522 - Prin Financial Analysis

    Credits: 3. Online course. Offered summer. Prereq., admission to M.B.A. or M-Acct. program or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director; grade of B or better in ACTG 509. Introduction to financial management and the application of these principles to business decisions. Topics include financial analysis, time value of money, theories of risk and return, stock and bond valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and working capital management. Level: Graduate

  • BFIN 651 - Cornerstone of Grad Fin

    Credits: 1. Offered fall. Course is designed to prepare M-Acct. and MBA students who desire an improved foundation in corporate finance. Level: Graduate

  • BFIN 681 - Financial Management

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or admission to the M-Acct. programs. Advanced theory and analysis in corporate financial management. Level: Graduate

  • BFIN 694 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Selected topics in finance. Level: Graduate

Business: General

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  • BGEN 445 - Sustainability Reporting

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior, senior, or graduate standing. This course provides students with an understanding of sustainability reporting by organizations. Topics covered include sustainability reporting metrics for the public disclosure of the economic, environmental, and social impacts of organizations. Regulation of sustainability reporting, greenwashing, and external assurance of sustainability reports are also covered.

Business Finance

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  • BFIN 267 - Real Estate Theory and Law

    Credits: 4. Offered intermittently through UM Dept. of Continuing Education.  Introduction to the theory and legal issues involved in a real estate transaction.

Business: General

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  • BGEN 105S - Introduction to Business

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Nature of business enterprise; role of business in society; problems confronting business management; career opportunities in business. Open to non-business majors and business majors of freshman or sophomore standing only. Business majors are advised to register for the course their freshman year. Credit allowed for only one of BGEN 105S, MIS 100S, IS 100S, BADM 100S and BUS 103S.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • BGEN 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.

  • BGEN 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BGEN 361 - Principles of Business Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior major or minor in business. This course examines law as it applies to business transactions. Topics include the nature and sources of law; courts and procedure; contracts, employment; Uniform Commercial Code; property; environmental; business organizations; tort liability; insurance; consumer and creditor protection; bankruptcy; criminal law; and agency law. Credit not allowed for more than one of BGEN 235, BGEN 361 and BADM 257.

  • BGEN 391 - 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.

Business: Management

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  • BMGT 101S - Intro to Entertainment Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Open to non-business majors.  Designed to provide basic distinctions and concepts necessary for understanding various business aspects that underpin the business of entertainment as well as most other businesses, regardless of context.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • BMGT 322 - Operations Management

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., junior major in Business, CSCI 172. A survey of the processes that organizations, public or private, use to produce goods and services. Includes management science topics.

  • BMGT 540 - Mgmt & Legal System

    Credits: 3. Online course. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director.  Basic management principles, exploration of concepts such as strategic planning, goal-setting and giving feedback, leadership, motivation, and reward systems. Law as it relates to doing business in the global environment; ethical dimensions of business decision-making. Level: Graduate

  • BMGT 650 - Business Ethics

    Credits: 1. BMGT 650-01 and BMGT 650-60 Business Ethics. 1 credit. Offered in the last five weeks of the fall semester. Prerequisites: admission in MBA program. Business Ethics is a course designed to acquaint students with the ethical implications of business decisions, policy, strategy and operations. The students will learn how to (1) develop a system of ethics that will form the foundation for future ethical practices in business; (2) analyze specific contemporary issues in business for their ethical implications and content; and (3) challenge conventional thinking about ethics by introducing broad-based ethical principles and systems to enlighten and inform ethical thinking. Level: Graduate

Business: Management Info Sys

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  • BMIS 191 - 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.

  • BMIS 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BMIS 270 - MIS Foundations for Business

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 101. Introduces the development, use, and management of computer-based information systems.

  • BMIS 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BMIS 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • BMIS 326 - Introduction to Data Analytics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., STAT 216 or SOCI 202 or PSYX 222 or FORS 201. This course introduces the terminology and application of big data and data analytics. Students will complete cases in a variety of disciplines as they become acquainted with some of the software, tools, and techniques of data analytics.

  • BMIS 365 - Business App Development

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Provides an understanding of algorithm development, programming, computer concepts and the design and application of data and file structures.

  • BMIS 370 - Managing Information and Data

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMIS 365. Managing and exploiting organizational data and information.  Designing data and information models.

  • BMIS 372 - Information Infrastructures

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Explores the evolution of technological infrastructures with an emphasis on strategic implications.  Students develop an enterprise infrastructure and then examine innovations that allow for the design and development of products and services in a global business environment.

  • BMIS 373 - Business System Analy & Design

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Provides an understanding of the systems development and modification process, including requirements determination, logical design, physical design, test planning, implementation planning and performance evaluation.

  • BMIS 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BMIS 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMIS 394 - Undergraduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMIS 465 - Real-Time Data Analytics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., STAT 216, BMIS 365 or equivalents. Focuses on analyzing big data in motion using commercially available software.

  • BMIS 471 - Fund of Netwrk & Security Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing. Current topics will focus on the impact of network technologies and infrastructures on facilitating and supporting business organizations. Students learn about design, installation, and configuration of networks as well as implementing security, networking protocols, and virtualization technologies. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts.

  • BMIS 472 - Adv Network & Security Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing and BMIS 471. Focuses on network security and how it aligns with organizational strategy, directory services for access to organizational information, and cybersecurity management. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts.

  • BMIS 476 - Integrated Project Mgmt for IS

    Credits: 3. Offered every term Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMIS 365, 370, and 373. Emphasis on project planning, team selection models, and project management techniques. A software package is used to demonstrate how projects are planned, managed, monitored, and controlled.

  • BMIS 478 - E Commerce a Managerl Prspctv

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Focuses on the capabilities of the Internet to support and enable commerce. Provides a managerial perspective on topics including effective web site design, emerging technologies, business models, infrastructure architectures, and security.

  • BMIS 479 - Introduction to Consulting

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Managerial approach to consulting engagements. Includes scoping and writing proposals, presenting to clients, documenting consulting work, and interpersonal skills necessary for successful consulting. Course does not require a technical background.

  • BMIS 482 - Big Data Project

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BMIS 326 and any 2 electives listed in part 4 of the Big Data Analytics Certificate, or consent of instructor. Students will work in cross-disciplinary teams to complete big data projects from different disciplines. There will be emphasis on agile project management.

  • BMIS 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BMIS 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMIS 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMIS 495 - Practicum: Information Systems

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Practical hands-on experience with area organizations. Provides application of classroom learning.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BMIS 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BMIS 541 - Systems & Operations

    Credits: 3. Online course. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to M.B.A. or M-Acct. program or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director; grade of B or better in BMKT 560.  Design and use of information systems to meet the tactical and strategic needs of an enterprise, particularly within the operations function.  Topics include systems analysis, data and process modeling, database designs, manufacturing planning and control, forecasting, and quality management. Level: Graduate

  • BMIS 575 - Fundamentals of Consulting

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. The technical, interpersonal, and consulting skills necessary to effectively work with clients. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background. Level: Graduate

  • BMIS 591 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • BMIS 601 - Business Intelligence

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing and BMIS 326. The course provides graduate students with the foundational knowledge necessary to transform big data into useful business intelligence. Students get the skills, tools, and techniques required to collect, synthesize, and distribute information to support intelligent decision-making at the managerial level. Level: Graduate

  • BMIS 625 - Mining of Text & Unstructured Data

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to the MS BA program or instructor consent. An integration of Data Science theory and the actual practice of searching, sorting, relating, and deriving results from textual data. Students will be exposed to machine learning, natural language processing, as well as other computer assisted data mining techniques and then gain hands-on proficiency in the practice of data science using the software from data mining and document analysis vendors

  • BMIS 650 - Quantitative Analysis

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Quantitative methods supporting managerial decision-making. Theory and logic underlying such methods as linear programming and simulation. Solution of complex problems and practice of interpersonal skills in team projects. Level: Graduate

  • BMIS 674 - Mgmt of Information Systems

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program. The tactical/operational responsibilities and roles of the CIO. Includes governance issues, supporting the learning organization, managing the technologies, and managing the development of systems. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background. Level: Graduate

MBA

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  • MBA 694 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Selected topics in business. Level: Graduate

Management Info Sys

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  • MIS 260 - Life and Health Insurance

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of life and health insurance as well as the legal and regulatory environment for each industry.

  • MIS 261 - Life Insurance

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of life insurance as well as the life insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.

  • MIS 262 - Health Insurance

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of health insurance as well as the health insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.

  • MIS 263 - Property and Casualty Ins.

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of property insurance as well as the property insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.

  • MIS 264 - Property Insurance

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of property insurance as well as the property insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.

  • MIS 265 - Casualty Insurance

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education).  Introduction to the principles of casualty insurance as well as the casualty insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.

  • MIS 266 - Personal Lines Insurance

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education).  Introduction to the principles of personal lines insurance as well as the personal lines insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.

Business: General

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  • BGEN 220E - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Focuses on moral judgments, responsibilities to society and their impact on decision making, with particular emphasis on business ethics and values. Addresses organizations and their relationship to the external environment, the law, and various stakeholders.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • BGEN 360 - International Business

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Analysis of business in diverse parts of the globe. Examines the impact of socio-economic, political, legal, educational, and cultural factors on management.

  • BGEN 499 - Strategic Management

    Credits: 3. Prereq., senior standing in Business, COMX 111A, ECNS 202S, BGEN 220E and all business core. Analysis of external and internal firm environment and strategy formulation. Integration of cumulative business knowledge. Case orientation and class discussion.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

Business: Management

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  • BMGT 191 - 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.

  • BMGT 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BMGT 205 - Professional Business Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., WRIT 101, COMX 111A. Focuses on understanding the scope and nature of business communication and becoming more fluent and effective writers and speakers in a variety of business situations. Students practice choosing and applying the best communication vehicle and strategy for multiple purposes, audiences, and situations. The course asks students to spend significant time on their own professional writing and presentation skills, and will also survey various contemporary issues in business communication.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • BMGT 275 - Venue Management

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Open to non-business majors.  This course is designed to provide some of the basic tools for better understanding the processes involved in the conceptualization, development and production of live-events and successfully managing various types of venues.  

  • BMGT 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.

  • BMGT 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BMGT 298 - Management Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • BMGT 340 - Mgmt & Organization Behavior

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. An intensive examination of the fundamentals of management and organization supported by the application of behavioral science principles to the management of people in organizations.

  • BMGT 375 - Business of Film & Television

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Open to non-business majors. The purpose of this class is to gain a basic understanding of the business elements of film and television production.  This is done through a semester long project and lectures by visiting television and film professionals.

  • BMGT 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BMGT 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMGT 394 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMGT 401 - Event Management

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing; open to non-business majors. Students are introduced to skills that are necessary for managing entertainment events. Topics include: market research; artist research; negotiating events; producing live events; and working with community and non-profit organizations. Students will develop and participate in several live events throughout the semester.

  • BMGT 402 - Prin of Entertainment Mgmt I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing and consent of instructor; open to non-business majors. Students are introduced to the fundamental aspects of the entertainment business. Topics include: artist development and management; productions; promotions; and venue management and marketing. Students will produce an artist development plan.

  • BMGT 403 - Prin of Entertainment Mgmt II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing; open to non-business majors. Topics include: tour development and marketing; agency relations and responsibilities; and new forms of entertainment media and distribution. Students will produce an event management plan.

  • BMGT 410 - Sustainable Business Practices

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing. This course explores how changing perceptions around environmental and social issues influence current business practices. Through this exploration, we discuss the impact these influences have on business and how adept firms can gain competitive advantage through embracing and integrating them into their core strategies.

  • BMGT 420 - Leadership and Motivation

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMGT 340. Study of fundamental concepts, theories, and models of leadership and motivation. Selected topics include: trait and behavioral theories of leadership, charismatic and transformational leadership, power and influence, emotions and justice perceptions in motivation, expectancy and equity theories.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • BMGT 444 - Management Communications

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business; BMGT 340. This course focuses on four modules managing external and internal communications: Communication of Innovations; Communications with Company Leadership; PR Crisis Communications; and Business Negotiations. Course projects include team research, team oral presentations, individual written executive reports, case studies and analysis, and competitive negotiations.

  • BMGT 448 - Entrepreneurship

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BMGT 340, BMKT 325; prereq or coreq., BFIN 322. Focuses on starting and managing a growing business. Topics include recognizing business opportunities, setting strategy for the firm, raising capital, marketing new products, and organizing the managerial team. Students develop a business model canvas and/or write a business plan for themselves or for a local entrepreneur.

  • BMGT 458 - Advanced Entrepreneurship

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered spring. Prereq., BMGT 448. Focus on managing and marketing a growing business, legal and technology issues for entrepreneurs, and financing new ventures. Students refine an existing or write a new business plan and participate in a business plan competition or write case analyses. UM instructors supervise course content delivered by local and regional experts in entrepreneurship. Four separate one credit weekend seminars are offered.

  • BMGT 467 - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. Prereq., BMGT 322 and BMKT 325, or consent of instructor. The course introduces students to the challenges and opportunities companies face and how they manage the risk associated with the global supply chain. It provides an overview of global supply chain operations management as a field and describes the strategic role it has in today’s intensely competitive business environment.

  • BMGT 474 - Entertainment Rsrch & Planning

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing and consent of instructor; open to non-business majors.  This course will provide students with a better understanding of the processes involved in the conceptualization, development, production and or marketing for businesses, particularly entertainment related entities.  This is done through a variety of real world projects.

  • BMGT 480 - Cross-Cultural Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Study of issues related to cultural diversity within the work force and the problems inherent in the management of a firm's activities on an international scale.

  • BMGT 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BMGT 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMGT 493 - International Experience

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in business. Field-based, experiential courses that focus on international business topics, incl. the culture and business environment of important U.S. trading partners, such as China, Germany, or Italy.

  • BMGT 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMGT 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • BMGT 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BMGT 604 - Competitive Strategy

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M.Acct. program. An introduction to strategic managment with a focus on the analysis of the firm and its environment as the basis for strategic decision making. Level: Graduate

  • BMGT 640 - Organizational Behavior

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn.  Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Professionally oriented strategic overview of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and leadership skills for employees, management, and organizational designers.  Topics include diversity, communication, motivation, groups/teams, culture and structure. Level: Graduate

  • BMGT 665 - Strategic Mgmt Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered spring.  Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program and ACTG 605, BFIN 681, BMIS 574, BMGT 604, and BMGT 640; coreq., MBA 603. Analysis of the firm within its industry and the structure of the industry; competitive positioning and competitor analysis; decision-making under conditions of uncertainty; developing a competitive advantage in international markets. Level: Graduate

  • BMGT 685 - International Business

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs.  Review and analysis of international trade theories and institutions, the role of the multinational enterprise (MNE) in global trade and how the MNEs operate in a global setting. Level: Graduate

Business: Marketing

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  • BMKT 191 - 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.

  • BMKT 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BMKT 291 - 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.

  • BMKT 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • BMKT 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • BMKT 325 - Principles of Marketing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. The marketing environment, product, price, distribution, and promotion strategies including government regulation and marketing ethics.

  • BMKT 337 - Consumer Behavior

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMKT 325; PSYX 100S and 230S recommended. A behavioral analysis of consumer decision making and of the factors influencing consumer decisions, i.e., those decisions directly involved with the obtaining of economic goods and services.

  • BMKT 342 - Marketing Research

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business,  BMKT 325. Emphasis on data acquisition and analysis for improved decision making in marketing. Topics include problem definition; secondary data; primary data via observation, interrogation and experimentation; data analysis; written and oral reports. May include field project.

  • BMKT 343 - Integrated Marketing Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BMKT 325. An integrated course in promotion strategy. Topics include advertising message design, media selection, promotions, public relations, personal selling, and other selected topics.

  • BMKT 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BMKT 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMKT 412 - Non Profit Marketing

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and  BMKT 325. Integration of core concepts of marketing into philanthropic and other nonprofit organizations. Includes strategies for large-scale enterprises such as unions, educational and religious institutions to small organizations that provide local support such as cultural services, human and environmental services. Student work with nonprofit organizations creating marketing communications plans in an experiential learning environment.

  • BMKT 413 - Sports Marketing

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  prereq., junior standing in Business,  BMKT 325.  Examines the marketing of sports products and non-sports products using sports as a platform.  Topics include the use of traditional marketing strategies as well as the use of sponsorship strategies including endorsements, venue naming rights, and licensing.

  • BMKT 420 - Integrated Online Marketing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., junior standing in business, BMKT 325. Exploration and application of marketing communications principles to the internet environment. Students develop individual WordPress websites/blogs, learn about online marketing techniques, and complete online marketing and social media projects.

  • BMKT 440 - Marketing Analytics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., BMKT 325; junior standing in Business or consent of instr. The purpose of this course is to learn about the importance and value of using new measurement tools in marketing and using related research and data to create compelling content. Students in this course are also challenged to bring actual ideas to life.

  • BMKT 450 - Marketing Connections

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently, prerequisites: Marketing major, BMKT 325 and 343 and consent of instructor. This is an experiential course offering designed to allow students to apply marketing concepts and strategy to their career/job aspirations. Principles addressed in previous courses are integrated in this class. The concept of marketing strategy will be applied to real-world career development. Students also spend several days meeting business professionals in the region. Upon successful completion of this course each student will have an immediate, actionable plan that will help achieve career aspirations.

  • BMKT 460 - Mktg Hi-Tech Prod & Innov

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., BMKT 325; junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Exploration of concepts and practices related to marketing in fast-paced environment; draws from a range and diversity of industries and contexts including the Internet.

  • BMKT 480 - Marketing Management

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittenly. Prereq., senior standing in Business; BMKT 325, 337, 342, 343. Case analysis in marketing management.

  • BMKT 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business,  BMKT 325. An experiential course in the strategy, research, and execution of an integrated marketing communications plan. Students’ work culminates in the American Association of Advertising’s National Student Advertising Competition.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • BMKT 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BMKT 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMKT 493 - International Experience

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in business. Field-based, experiential courses that focus on international business topics, incl. the culture and business environment of important U.S. trading partners, such as China, Germany, or Italy.

  • BMKT 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

  • BMKT 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing and consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • BMKT 560 - Marketing & Stats

    Credits: 3. Online course. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director. Introduction to marketing principles to create long-term competitive advantage for an organization. Topics include environmental analysis, marketing planning, segmentation analysis, target marketing, and planning for product, price, promotion and distribution. Business statistics covered including t-tests, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analysis; statistics applications in context of marketing research and marketing problems. Level: Graduate

  • BMKT 591 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BMKT 642 - Advanced Marketing Research

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to the MS BA program or instructor consent. The purpose of the course is to learn how to provide information for better business decision making. Students study the different aspects of marketing research as it relates to business problems and develop a mindset that continually relies on information-based decisions. Level: Graduate

  • BMKT 660 - Marketing Management

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Marketing decisions faced by managers in a variety of business settings including large corporations, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Level: Graduate

  • BMKT 670 - Applied Data Analytics

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to the MS BA program or instructor consent. This course applies statistical skills and technical expertise to real-world big-data business applications. Students will work with the tools of data science and hone their ability to answer business questions through the analysis of data. Level: Graduate

  • BMKT 680 - Big Data and Innovation

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to the MS BA program or instructor consent. The course provides an integrative, capstone experience for students to reflect on and apply the data science tools they have learned in the program. In addition, this course will focus on the innovation and creativity aspects of big data, or how big data can unleash new insights and innovations that solve customer and societal problems. The course will train future managers to think strategically and innovatively—about data, about opportunity, about value. It will ensure that students are proficient in strategy, customer value and insights. Level: Graduate

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  • MBA 601 - Career & Leadership Skills

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn during orientation week. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. program. Provides an intensive orientation and introduction to behavioral skills required to excel in the M.B.A. program and one’s business career; structured to create a sense of community among students and faculty and set expectations for future class involvement. Graded only credit/no credit. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 603 - Integrated Project

    Credits: 1. Offered spring.  Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program; coreq., BMGT 665. This is the capstone course of the MBA program and is offered during the last five weeks of spring semester. Students develop a business plan that requires the incorporation of knowledge from all other core MBA courses. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 645 - Interpersonal Perspectives

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R- 12) Offered every term. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program. Some classes are open to pre-MBA and pre-M-Acct. students. Selected topics cover leadership theory and practice, ethics in the workplace, and managerial processes such as motivation, communication, conflict resolution, negotiations, team building, critical thinking, goal setting, and building workforce commitment. MBA students must complete at least 2 credits of interpersonal perspective coursework for the MBA degree. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 655 - Technology Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or MAcct. programs. Contemporary issues in information technology with emphasis on how technology is used in business organizations. Topics vary each term and may include electronic commerce on the internet, decision support technology, electronic media support, advanced spreadsheet applications, accounting applications and quality control systems. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 692 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Directed study of individual or small groups of students in topics not available in scheduled classes. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 695 - Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Practical hands-on experience with area organizations. Provides application of classroom learning. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 696 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 9) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Directed study of individual or small groups of students in topics not available in scheduled classes. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 698 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Placements with private or governmental organizations for practical training in business. Written reports required. Level: Graduate

  • MBA 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Level: Graduate

Management

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  • MGMT 395 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

Marketing

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  • MKTG 394 - Undergraduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.

Davidson Honors College

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  • HONR 120 - Introduction to Honors

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Interdisciplinary offerings by various faculty.  Orientation to practical and theoretical issues facing students entering college.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course

  • HONR 121L - Ways of Knowing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. A critical assessment of contrasting epistemological stances expressed in various views of the divine, nature, society and the self.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HONR 122E - Ways of Knowing II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., HONR 121L or LSH 151L or LSH 152L. This course traces the major Western ethical traditions, examines the influence of those traditions in normative political theory, and provides dramatic illustrations of the moral life.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Honors Course
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HONR 191 - Special Topics

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

  • HONR 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Honors Course
    • Service Learning

  • HONR 194 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course

  • HONR 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of instr. Practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • HONR 270 - Service Learning Seminar

    Credits: 2. Offered Wintersession. This service learning course provides students with an in-depth, week-long community service experience in the West. Students participate in a seminar class prior to service and learn through active reflection and discussion. Students will explore aspects of citizenship and civic responsibility for addressing and solving social problems.  Students explore aspects of citizenship and civic responsibility to address and solve social problems.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Honors Course
    • Service Learning

  • HONR 272 - Intro to Civic Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. This service-learning course provides students with a broad overview of leadership development through engagement with campus and community organizations. Students will examine a variety of leadership models, analyze their own capacity for ethical leadership, and develop a personal leadership philosophy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Honors Course
    • Service Learning

  • HONR 274 - Advocate Leadership Seminar

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., Consent of instr. Members of the university's Advocates are given responsibilities and opportunities generally reserved for paid professionals. This course teaches requisite leadership competencies, skills and articulation. Advocates develop situational decision-making and will be assessed through traditional letter grade and interactive skill evaluation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course

  • HONR 291 - Special Topics

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

  • HONR 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6)  Prereq., consent of instr.  Practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • HONR 320E - Research Portfolio Seminar

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Designed to assist undergraduate students with their independent research projects, this seminar enables students conducting research in separate disciplines to apply the intellectual strategies and to explore the ethical concerns common to research in most disciplines.  
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Honors Course

  • HONR 370 - Pre-Law Seminar

    Credits: 1. Offered spring or autumn. This course gives students specific information about the law school application process, the life of a law student, and various careers in the law. Students will have unique opportunities to interact with legal professionals and law school admission officers to explore their futures in law school and the legal profession.

  • HONR 372 - Global Health Issues

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. This course examines the social, cultural, and political aspects of global health issues. Stressing principles of intercultural communication, we will examine the key determinants of public health in developing nations. We will enhance our understanding of the global dimensions of health and disease, the relative effectiveness of various health care initiatives, and the short- and long-term outcomes of diseases and health care interventions.

  • HONR 391 - Special Topics

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

  • HONR 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Honors Course
    • Service Learning

  • HONR 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of instr. Practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Honors Course
    • Internship graduation limit 6
    • Service Learning

  • HONR 491 - Special Topics

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

  • HONR 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Honors Course
    • Service Learning

  • HONR 494 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • HONR 495 - Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • HONR 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • HONR 499 - Honors Thesis/Project

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Prereq., consent of thesis/project director and dean of Honors College. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Honors Course
    • Service Learning

Library Science

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  • LSCI 191 - Special Topics

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

  • LSCI 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instructor. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LSCI 200 - Research Strategies

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Introduces on-campus and distant students to academic library research methods and resources with a focus on remote access and services for distant students. Explores all steps of academic research including how to find information and use critical thinking to evaluate sources.

  • LSCI 291 - Special Topics

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

  • LSCI 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instructor. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LSCI 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LSCI 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instructor. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LSCI 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

  • LSCI 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • LSCI 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

  • LSCI 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LSCI 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instructor. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

Education and Human Sciences

Curriculum and Instruction

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  • C&I 160 - Lrng Strat Higher Ed

    Credits: 1 TO 2. Offered autumn and spring. Instruction and application of college study skills including lecture note taking, time management, reading textbooks, test taking, and critical thinking. Elective credit only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Study Skills Course

  • C&I 194 - Freshman Seminar I

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • C&I 195 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 5. (R-15) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • C&I 287 - Business Communications

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., WRIT 101 College Writing I. Emphasis on consistent and logical approaches to solving communication problems and creating successful communication products.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • C&I 295 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or current topics.

  • C&I 296 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of advisor and instr.

  • C&I 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of advisor, instructor, and director of field experiences. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • C&I 341 - Information Managemnt & Design

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., CSCI 172.  Emphasis on the development and maintenance of a file management system, application of effective design concepts in the creation of professional print and digital images and documents, and the creation of digital videos for use in education and/or business.

  • C&I 394 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Group analysis of problems in specific areas of education.

  • C&I 395 - 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.

  • C&I 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of chair. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • C&I 501 - Curriculum Design

    Credits: 3. Underlying principles of design, factors affecting implementation, and evaluation and assessment of K-12 curricula at the student and program levels. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 502 - Philosophy of Education

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling, or Curriculum and Instruction. Same as EDLD  502. Major philosophical schools of thought and leading proponents of each. Concepts of society, the educative process, and the role of education. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 504 - Hist of American Education

    Credits: 3. Same as EDLD 504. Exploration of the ideas, individuals, and events that have influenced the curriculum, pedagogy, and operation of the American public school, from colonial America to the present time. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 506 - Comparative Education

    Credits: 3. How the American educational system compares with those in selected other countries. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 508 - Sociology of Education

    Credits: 3. Modern public education as it affects and is affected by religious, economic, and political systems and other social institutions. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 510 - Dev & Learning Sciences

    Credits: 3. This is an advanced course that addresses application of psychological concepts in educational settings. This course will focus on theories of development, teaching and learning, and on applications of psychological research to learning, primarily to classroom settings. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 514 - Education Across Cultures

    Credits: 3. Educational foundations of the study of diversity in American schools. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 515 - Computer/Tchnlgcl Appl in Educ

    Credits: 3. Prereq., a basic computer course or demonstrated computer literacy. Computer systems and other hardware utilizing various software applications by administrators, counselors, librarians, teachers, and students. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 518 - Inclusion and Collaboration

    Credits: 3. Legal and ethical issues involved in the responsible inclusion of all individuals with disabilities through multi-disciplinary and collaborative efforts. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 519 - Authentic Assessment

    Credits: 3. Focus on assessment practices in K-12 classrooms including a wide variety of assessments that meet curricular objectives as well as nationally required standardized exams to meet NCLB mandates. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 520 - Educational Research

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Same as EDLD 520. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling, or Curriculum and Instruction majors. An understanding of basic quantitative and qualitative research methodology and terminology, particularly as they are used in studies presented in the professional literature. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 521 - Found Environmental Educ

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Prereq., graduate standing in environmental studies.  Same as ENST 521.  Problem-solving approach to environmental education; problem identification, research and design and implementation of an educational approach to selected environmental issues. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 523 - Early Childhood Spec. Ed.

    Credits: 3. Focuses on the relationship between assessment and individualized educational planning young children who qualify for Special Education services. A variety of assessments and assessment techniques will be taught, with a strong emphasis on the use of ecologically valid assessment tools.  Emphasis on instructional techniques for young children will be covered with particular attention to the DEC recommended practices.  A field experience is required. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 524 - Family and Diversity Issues

    Credits: 3. An overview of different approaches, current issues, and problems involved in working with and supporting families including families from diverse backgrounds.  Emphasis is placed on how a child with disabilities affects and is affected by parents, siblings, the extended family, and the community.  Strategies for effective communication for the purpose of information sharing and collaborative planning with families are provided. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 525 - Tchg Environmen Science

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered spring even-numbered years.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Same as ENST 525.  Identification and examination of potential solutions to environmental problems and their impact on society.  Major emphasis on teaching methods as they apply to environmental science. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 526 - Transition & Comm Support

    Credits: 3. Focus on issues and strategies for preparing adolescents and young adults with disabilities for the transition from school to future careers.  These issues are discussed within the context of more global efforts to create school-to-career programs in school settings for all students. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 527 - Discip Literacy Strat

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., teaching experience. Advanced theories, models, instructional approaches for using reading/writing for learning in content fields. Emphasis on research, instructional practice, classroom assessment. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 530 - Trends & Rsch in Read and Writ

    Credits: 3. Offered summer odd-numbered years. Survey of current research related to literacy practices in schools/communities. Theories, models, politics of literacy in K-12/Adult education. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 533 - Asmt & Inst for Div Lit Lrnrs

    Credits: 3. Offered summer odd-numbered years. Reading specialist candidates will explore a range of research and current issues related to assessment; develop a framework for assessing students with diverse strengths and learning needs; and practice leveraging information gained from assessments in the design of meaningful learning experiences. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 534 - Foundation and Principles of International Baccalaureate Programs

    Credits: 3. This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the foundation and principles of International Baccalaureate Programs. Participants will examine the IB learner profile, the philosophical and pedagogical theories underpinning IB programs, the curriculum framework of the three IB Programs—Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP), and the role of collaboration and reflection in IB schools. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 535 - Teaching and Learning in International Baccalaureate Programs

    Credits: 3. Prereq., C&I 534 and EDU 202 (for secondary majors) or EDU 395 (for elementary majors). This course explores theory and practice of teaching and learning in IB programs. Participants will study the main learning theories underpinning IB curricular programs, examine examples of lesson plans for each IB program, learn strategies to differentiate instruction, participate in collaborative planning and instructional design, and engage in reflective practices. This course requires a fieldwork experience in IB schools.

  • C&I 536 - Assessment and Learning in International Baccalaureate Programs

    Credits: 3. Prereq., C&I 534 and C&I 535. This course examines the critical role of assessment in IB programs. It addresses both formative and summative assessments as an integral part of the IB curriculum. Participants will learn how to design assessments and create effective feedback strategies based on the learning needs of students. This course requires fieldwork experience in IB schools. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 540 - Lang Arts Ped and Prac

    Credits: 3. Offered summer even-numbered years. Prereq., teaching experience. Advanced theories and instructional approaches for teaching and assessing literacy. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 541 - Genre Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The purpose of this course is to explore, in depth, several literary genres and to move from a survey approach to an intense focus on the variety of books and poems written for children and young adults. Particular attention will be given to research, authors, and awards in each of the following genres: science fiction, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, modern fantasy, non-fiction, graphic novels and poetry Level: Graduate

  • C&I 542 - Superv/Tchg Math

    Credits: 3. Offered summer odd-numbered years. Curriculum trends, instructional materials, research and supervisory techniques relevant to a modern school mathematics program. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 545 - Social Studies Education

    Credits: 3. Historical trends and curriculum issues related to social studies instruction. Emphasis on current research concerning social studies curriculum design, instructional practices, and use of resources. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 548 - Super Tchg Envir Ed

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., ENST 521 or C&I 521.  Design, selection, and evaluation of materials for the teaching of environmental education. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 552 - Models of PD Math/Sci

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even years on-line.  Exploration of various models of professional development and the development of implementation plans for workshops and in-service professional development in science and mathematics. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 555 - Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Special courses experimental in nature dealing with a relatively narrow, specialized topic of particular current interest. Credit not allowed toward a graduate degree. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 556 - Methods Low Incidence Disabil

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and odd summers.  Focus on research-based methods of instruction for students with low incidence disabilities in basic communication, mobility, sensory, and social skills, as well as academic skills (especially literacy and general education curricular access).  An introduction to augmentative and alternative communication and life quality today and in the future.  An introduction to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) is also addressed.  A field experience is required. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 557 - Graduate Literacy Practicum

    Credits: 6. Offered intermittently in summer.  Prereq., C&I 433 or 533. Based on readers’ literacy strengths and needs, practitioners diagnose, devise, and implement instructional strategies for students in grades K-12. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 560 - Response to Intervention

    Credits: 3. Review of evidence-based assessment and instruction techniques in all basic academic areas. Advanced application of general outcome and curriculum-based measures and alignment of these assessments to interventions. Preparation in service as a leader for the implementation of school-wide prevention models. A practicum is required. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 561 - Introduction to Gifted/Talented Education

    Credits: 3. This course provides a broad examination of the historical and philosophical perspectives of education for gifted and talented learners with emphasis on answering the question "What is giftedness?" Issues explored in the course include broad coverage of identification procedures, psychosocial correlates of gifted learners, the nature of intelligence and creativity, instructional options, laws/policies, and current research findings. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 562 - Social and Emotional Development of Gifted and Talented Learners

    Credits: 3. This course provides an overview of current theory and evidence-based practices in understanding the social and emotional development of gifted learners. Topics discussed in class range from research findings addressing social and emotional health and needs of the general population of gifted students to the unique needs of specific sub-groups of gifted students (e.g., gifted girls, gifted and learning disabled, highly creative students, traditionally underrepresented gifted students). Also discussed are guidance, counseling, self-concept and adjustment concerns of gifted students. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 563 - Methods and Curriculum for the Gifted and Talented

    Credits: 3. This is an advanced course in the education of gifted, talented, and creative students which focuses on (1) development of curriculum shown to be effective for gifted learners, and (2) implementation of teaching practices centered on discipline-based knowledge, learning styles, cultural variation, depth and complexity of content, and provisions for case-based, authentic and independent investigation. The purpose of this course is to apply the principles and knowledge obtained in C&I 561 and C&I 562 to the classroom experiences of gifted and talented learners. It is the third course in the Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education series. C&I 561 and C&I 562 are prerequisites for the course. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 564 - Planning Programs for the Gifted and Talented

    Credits: 3. Prereq., C&I 561 and C&I 562.This is an advanced course in the education of gifted, talented, and creative students which addresses program models supported by research, and focuses on the fundamental principles of program design and development for gifted learners. The role of program evaluation and the use of program evaluation models are also stressed. The purpose of this course is to apply the principles and knowledge obtained in C&I 561 and C&I 562 to the classroom experiences of gifted and talented learners. It is the fourth course in the Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education series. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 570 - Instructional Technology Found

    Credits: 3. Same as EDLD 570. General introduction to the field, theory, and profession of instructional technology. Definition of instructional technology; history of the field. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 571 - Educ Tech Media

    Credits: 3. Same as EDLD 571. Principles and practices of instructional design for integration of educational technology. Emphasis on role of technology in contemporary teaching/learning/assessing theory and practice, including learning styles and multiple intelligences. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 580 - Dist Lrng Theory & Implem

    Credits: 3. Same as EDLD 580. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction. Introduction to distance learning models and exploration of satellite and computer-mediated course development, implementation, and evaluation. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 581 - Plng & Mgt for Tech in Edu

    Credits: 3. Same as EDLD 581. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction. Creating, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating technology plans for educational institutions, including budgets, facilities, and hardware planning.  Level: Graduate

  • C&I 582 - Ed Tech Trends & Issues

    Credits: 3. Same as EDLD 582. Exploration of trends and issues in the use of educational technology in a variety of settings. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 584 - Authentic App Inst Design

    Credits: 3. Same as EDLD 584. Development of practical competencies in such components of instructional technology as development, production, materials evaluation, and project management and implementation. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 588 - Action Research in Classroom

    Credits: 3. Readings in research in teaching/learning. Strategies to implement all components of an action research project in a classroom including planning/research design, action, reflection, and sharing. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 589 - Professional Project

    Credits: 3. Culminating course in online master's program. Students demonstrate connections across content areas through a mini-thesis, research-based product that is shared with other professionals through a publication and/or presentation at a conference or workshop. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 590 - Supervised Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 594 - Seminar: Prof Portfolio

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 595 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-18) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr. Supervised field experience. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 618 - Educational Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., EDU 421 or equiv., or consent of instr. Same as EDLD 583.Same as EDLD 618. Advanced statistical methods and use of the mainframe computer and microcomputer for data analysis. Use of a recognized statistical package (e.g., SPPS-X) for research applications. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 620 - Qualitative Research

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Prereq., C&I 520 or 618, or equiv. Same as EDLD  620. Same as EDLD 583. In-depth review of descriptive, experimental,  historiographic, ethnographic, and other qualitative research methods, designs, and approaches. Includes the development of a research proposal. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 625 - Quantitative Research

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., C&I 520 and 486 or equiv. and coreq., C&I 618. Same as EDLD 583. Same as EDLD  625. Principles and techniques of quantitative research in educational settings. Students prepare a draft of a research proposal and experience an abbreviated dissertation proposal defense. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 630 - Spec Topics in Literacy

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr. Should be taken in conjunction with or immediately prior to comprehensive examinations. In-depth coverage of selected topics in reading and writing related to current literacy issues and practices. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 652 - Issues Curr & Instr

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years.  Prereq., C&I 501 or consent of instr. Curricular and instructional decision making and process, innovation and change, trends and reforms. Controversial issues in education and society related to K-12 curriculum and motivation. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 694 - Adv Sem Curr & Instr

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 697 - Adv Rsrch Curr & Instr

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • C&I 699 - Thesis/Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

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  • EDEC 230 - Positive Child Guidance and Management with lab

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1 and 2. This course examines guidance philosophy and models, universal design, positive guidance techniques, challenging behaviors, functional assessments, and positive support plans. Students will develop skills in using positive guidance and management techniques while enhancing children’s self-esteem and developing children’s pro-social skills. The homework for this class includes application of course content in an early childhood setting. Plan for a minimum of 45 hours in an early childhood setting to accomplish these application activities.

  • EDEC 405 - Early Childhood Assessment and Outcomes

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1 and 2. Examines goals, benefits, limitations, characteristics, and uses of assessments for young children, families, staff, and early childhood programs. Explore the relationship between assessment and outcomes, examine and critique different assessment tools and strategies, develop and implement assessment plans, and practice skills in collaboration to form assessment partnerships.

  • EDEC 408 - Early Childhood Principles and Practices

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This course is an overview of principles and practices in early childhood education (ages birth through eight). The main topics to be covered will include: the sociological, professional, and theoretical perspectives of early childhood education with a focus on developmentally appropriate practice (DAP); the skills and dispositions needed in planning and implementing early care and education programs for all children; and education models in early childhood.Students must plan for a minimum of 45 hours in an early childhood setting to meet requirements for the application of course content. Co-convened course with EDEC 508.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 410 - Families, Communities, Culture

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This on-line course explores the dynamics of working together with families of young children (birth - 8) in early childhood programs using a family-centered approach that places the child in the context of family and community. Students will explore developmental relationship building, communication, needs-based assessment and cultural diversity through readings, online discussion groups, an independent service-learning project and field-work. Co-convened with EDEC 510.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 420 - Meeting Standards Through Play-Based Environments

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This course features an in-depth examination of how early learning standards in all content areas (math, science, literacy, technology, physical education, and the arts) can be met through the design and facilitated use of play-based environments. Also examined will be the role of the teacher as environmental designer and facilitator of learning. Students must plan for a minimum of 45 hours in an early childhood setting to meet requirements for the application of course content. This course is co-convened with EDEC 520.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 430 - SocEmot Dvlpmnt in Yng Child

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This on-line course examines the development, components, and influences of social competence in the early childhood years (birth – 8). Positive guidance techniques that enhance children‘s self-esteem and pro-social skills will be taught. Students will examine developmental theories, current literature, researched-based teaching strategies and assessment tools. Students must plan for a minimum of 45 hours in an early childhood setting to meet requirements for the application of course content. Co-convened with EDEC 530.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 453 - Early Childhood STEM

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 4 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1, 2, and 3. This course is designed to address the following questions. How do K-3 students construct science and engineering understandings? Which classroom conditions foster opportunities for students to learn and enjoy science and engineering? What teaching strategies engage students in doing and understanding science and engineering? What does it mean to be a culturally responsive science and engineering teacher?

  • EDEC 454 - PK-3 Language Arts and Reading Methods

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to the Teacher Education Program in early childhood: P-3. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 4 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1, 2, and 3. The emphasis in this course is on integrating the theory, research, and application of the teaching of the facets of communication: reading, writing, listening, speaking, creating, and viewing. The interrelatedness of these skills will be studied in the light of the cognitive development of, and the diversity among, children birth to age eight.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • EDEC 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Special courses experimental in nature dealing with a relatively narrow, specialized topic of particular current interest. Credit not allowed toward a graduate degree.

  • EDEC 495 - EC Fieldwork/Practicum

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. This course provides students the opportunity to participate in planning and facilitating learning activities in a multi-age early childhood program while also participating in an on-line seminar. Students will observe and facilitate learning in a model early childhood setting and participate in on-going written and verbal reflection to explore key teaching and learning issues. The course will focus on promoting student knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the areas of child observation and assessment, curriculum planning, child guidance, and integration of curriculum using a broad repertoire of teaching strategies. Students are required to be based in an approved licensed and/or accredited early childhood program for a minimum of 8 hours/week. Co-convened with EDEC 595.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 508 - Early Childhood Principles and Practices

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This on-line course presents the foundation principles and practices of early childhood education (ages birth through eight). The main topics to be covered will include: the sociological, professional, and theoretical perspectives of early childhood education with a focus on developmentally appropriate practice (DAP); the skills and dispositions needed in planning and implementing early care and education programs for all children; and education models in early childhood. Students will assume a leadership role in this co-convened course (EDEC 408) to include class presentations of research papers. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 510 - Families, Communities, Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. This on-line course explores the dynamics of working together with families of young children (birth - 8) in early childhood programs using a family-centered approach that places the child in the context of family and community. Through readings, online discussion groups, an independent service-learning project, field-work, and creation of a term paper of publishable quality, students will explore developmental relationship building, communication, needs-based assessment and cultural diversity. Co-convened with EDEC 410. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 515 - Early Childhood Professional Working with Families Experiencing Adversity

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. In this course, students will become familiar with the major theories and research regarding family crisis, resiliency, protective factors, and coping skills with an emphasis on the risk factors of poverty, addiction, violence, and disabilities. These will be examined through an early childhood lens and will include the impact of family adversity on early development and learning, the role of early childhood programs in supporting families facing adversity, and an in-depth examination of how the NAEYC Code of Ethics provides guidance in meeting the needs of children and families facing adversity. Students will select and implement an evidence-based family strengthening intervention and evaluate the effectiveness. Level: Graduate

  • EDEC 520 - Meeting Standards Through Play-Based Environments

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course features an in-depth examination of how early learning standards in all content areas (math, science, literacy, technology, physical education, and the arts) can be met through the design and facilitated use of play-based environments. Also examined will be the role of the teacher as environmental designer and facilitator of learning. This course is co-convened with EDEC 420. In addition to advanced outcomes and assessment, students enrolled in EDEC 520 will develop and present information at an early childhood conference. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 530 - Social and Emotional Development in Young Children

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. This on-line course examines the development, components, and influences of social competence in the early childhood years (birth – 8). Positive guidance techniques that enhance children‘s self-esteem and pro-social skills will be taught. Students will examine and critique developmental theories, current literature, researched-based teaching strategies and assessment tools. Activities will focus on providing students opportunity to discuss, debate, analyze, and practice key foundations and skills. Students must plan for a minimum of 45 hours in an early childhood setting as well as planning and presenting a training session for parents/families. Co-convened with EDEC 430. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • EDEC 540 - Neuroscience and Its Impact on Child Development

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course is an overview of research and methods in developmental cognitive neuroscience, including examination of typical and atypical brain development in the early childhood years. The role of experience, the range of plasticity, and influences such as early intervention will be some of the topics explored specific to early childhood teachers and professionals. Also examined will be neuroscientific claims and whether research supports, contradicts, or does not provide enough evidence to determine the accuracy of the claim. Level: Graduate

  • EDEC 550 - EC Curriculum Analysis, Design, and Assessment

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. This course will examine the underlying principles of curriculum design, implementation, and assessment. Students will complete an in-depth critique of a published early childhood curriculum, determining if the curriculum is evidence based, developmentally and culturally appropriate, comprehensive, aligned with appropriate early learning standards, and if the curriculum can easily be modified to meet the needs of all learners including those who may have special needs. Additionally, students will use a backward design model to create, implement, and assess a curriculum for young children including those who are culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse. Level: Graduate

  • EDEC 560 - Public Policy, Advocacy, and Leadership in ECE

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Participants in this course will critically examine key policy issues facing early childhood and determine ways to engage in and lead others in informed, effective advocacy. The theories, research, and approaches to early care and education advocacy, leadership, and change will be studied and applied through the implementation of an advocacy project. Level: Graduate

  • EDEC 591 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • EDEC 595 - Early Childhood Fieldwork/Practicum

    Credits: 3. Offered every semester. This course provides students the opportunity to participate in planning, facilitating, and evaluating learning activities in an early childhood setting. Through the fieldwork and on-line seminar, course activities will focus on promoting student inquiry and analysis in the areas of child observation and assessment, curriculum planning, child guidance, and integration of curriculum using a broad repertoire of teaching strategies. Students are required to be based in an approved, accredited early childhood program for a minimum of 8 hours/week where they will video and present a teaching presentation in class. Co-convened with EDEC 495. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

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  • EDSP 401 - Intro Early Intervention

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Restricted to Curriculum & Instruction and Certification majors. This course covers issues relevant to serving very young children and their families. Topics include: ecological systems theory, typical and atypical development, family and child advocacy, naturalist environments, policies and procedures, models of intervention, transdisciplanary service delivery, Individual family service plans, and transition to preschool services. This course requires a 45-hour practicum.

  • EDSP 403 - Curric/Mthds Early Spec Educ

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Principles in selecting and adapting early childhood curriculum materials for young children with disabilities; development, implementation and evaluation of individualized education programs; and appropriate teaching strategies for the early childhood special education classroom. Includes a practicum.

  • EDSP 405 - Assess of Students with Excep

    Credits: 3. Focus on a variety of assessment procedures for students who qualify for Special Education services. A variety of assessments and assessment techniques will be taught, with a strong emphasis on the use of ecologically valid assessment tools. Specific measurement skills will be taught including observation skills. Field experience is required.

  • EDSP 426 - Intro Transition & Community

    Credits: 3. Introduction to issues and strategies for preparing adolescents and young adults with disabilities for the transition from school to future careers, post-secondary education, and other post-school environments. These issues are discussed within the context of more global efforts to create school-to-career programs in school settings for all students. A field experience is required.

  • EDSP 454 - Adv Academic Interventions

    Credits: 3. Evidence-based assessment and instruction techniques in all basic academic areas. Particular focus on general outcome and curriculum-based measures and the alignment of these and other assessments to interventions. A field experience is required.

  • EDSP 456 - Intro Mthds Low Incidence Dis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and odd summers. Introduction to research-based methods of instruction for students with low incidence disabilities in basic communication, mobility, sensory, and social skills, as well as academic skills (especially literacy and general education curricular access). An introduction to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and assistive technology (AT) is also addressed. A field experience is required.

  • EDSP 461 - Positive Behavior Supports

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and odd-numbered summers.  In-depth study of the principles and procedures for managing problem behaviors with an emphasis on prevention and classroom management.  A field experience is required.

  • EDSP 462 - Spec Ed Law, Policy, Practice

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and even-numbered summers.  Historic and current perspectives on laws, policies and practices of the special education and related fields.  Coverage of all aspects of the special education process including collaborative practices.

  • EDSP 495 - Student Teaching: Special Educ

    Credits: 1 TO 10. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of all courses in the special education minor with a grade of B or higher and consent of advisor and Director of Field Experiences. Supervised field experience in special education.

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  • EDU 162 - NCAA Student-Athlete Exp.

    Credits: 1. This course is designed to assist students in the development of necessary skills to be a successful college student-athlete. Topics will include a wide variety of areas including study skills, an introduction to campus resources, and personal and career development. Students will identify and discuss specific issues that pertain to them as student-athletes.

  • EDU 163 - Student-Athlete Success

    Credits: 1. This seminar is designed to assist student-athletes in developing necessary life skills that will help them in their remaining years at the University of Montana. Topics will include a wide variety of areas such as: financial management, nutrition, career development and planning, healthy relationship skills, social responsibility, social etiquette, conflict resolution, and leadership.

  • EDU 202 - Early Field Experience

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., admission to Teacher Education Program in secondary and K-12. Guided introductory field experience for students committed to teaching as a profession. Connects field experience to content of co-requisite theory classes. Seminars include professional development portfolio, developmental level of students, diversity, learning/teaching strategies, motivation, classroom management, and assessment of learning.

  • EDU 212 - Sucessful Education Abroad

    Credits: 1. This course fully prepares students for their education abroad experience. Their health and safety preparations include insurance, safety and education abroad videos, presentations on health care issues abroad and addressing emotional well-being while away from home. The logistical preparations include information and assistance with student visa application process, as well as registration at UM and abroad, credit transfer and billing. The cultural component of the class includes more specifically learning about cultural theories, intercultural communication, cultural adaptation, culture shock and re-entry culture shock as well as panel and small group discussions with former U of M study abroad participants and international students. Student are required to complete five weekly journal entries, interview paper, and final host country research paper. This course also prepares the student to be an ambassador for the University of Montana, while abroad.

  • EDU 221 - Ed Psych & Measuremnt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., admission to Teacher Education program in secondary and K-12. Analysis of fundamental psychological concepts underlying classroom teaching and management, learning and evaluation including educational measurement. Emphasis on cognition, developmental, and motivational aspects of learning.

  • EDU 222 - Educational Psych Child Dev

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in elementary or early childhood: P-3. This course must be taken concurrently with Level 1 courses. This course will examine the classroom practices that impact elementary aged children’s learning, motivation and development. The content is closely aligned with co-requisite courses and initial field experience, allowing opportunities for observation and practice of principles covered in class.

  • EDU 331 - Lit & Literacy for Children

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., WRIT 101; open to majors in elementary education, secondary education or pre-education. Genre survey, including cross-cultural literature, that focuses on responding to children’s literature through reading, writing, listening, speaking, and activities that emphasize selecting literature, teaching critical thinking, and integrating literature into the elementary curriculum.

  • EDU 338 - Academic Interventions

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in elementary or early chiildhood:P-3. This course must be taken concurrently with Level 1 courses. This course prepares pre-service teachers to work with all students including those who are struggling learners and high achievers. The course is focused on school-wide assessment and instruction methods with particular focus on working with individual children and small groups in core academic areas.

  • EDU 339 - Tchg Assess PK-8 Lang Arts

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., admission to the Teacher Education Program in elementary education. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 2 courses. Language development and primary and secondary language acquisition, theory and application of teaching and assessing listening, speaking, writing, and viewing in a PK-8 setting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • EDU 340 - Classroom Management

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Programin elementary edcuation. This course must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Level 1 and 2. This course is designed to prepare pre-service teachers to set up a classroom, establish classroom policies and procedures and routines, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with parents, effectively provide feedback to students, motivate desired student behavior, and research professional literature to seek best classroom management practices to hone the craft of effective instruction.

  • EDU 345 - Excptnlty & Clsrm Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in secondary and K-12. Focus on classroom management and the characteristics and instructional adaptations for exceptional students in the regular classroom. Addresses the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and subsequent reauthorizations, presents practices for working with students who are at-risk and students with disabilities in inclusive settings, and includes technological considerations.

  • EDU 346 - Exceptionalities

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in elementary or early childhood: P-3. This course must be taken concurrently with Level 2 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Level 1. This course will focus on characteristics and strategies for optimizing learning for children with exceptionalities in the regular education classroom. Addresses the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and subsequent reauthorizations, presents practices for working with students who are at-risk and students with disabilities in inclusive settings, and includes technological considerations.

  • EDU 370 - IntegTech into Educ

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program and general computer literacy skills. Integration and use of computer and other technologies in education.

  • EDU 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • EDU 395 - Clinical Experience

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., admission to the Teacher Education Program. Arranged field experience and seminar focusing on applying content from the co-requisite courses. This course number is used for multiple clinical experiences. Check the class schedule or with your advisor regarding the appropriate section. Elementary Education Majors: EDU 395 Clinical Experience Level 1 must be taken concurrently with Level 1 courses. EDU 395 Clinical Experience Level 2 must be taken concurrently with Level 2 courses. Secondary and K-12 Licensure Students: EDU 395 Clinical Experience K-8 and EDU 395 Clinical Experience 9-12 have a prerequisite of an initial field experience and should be taken concurrently with a secondary or K-12 methods course.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • EDU 397 - Methods: Teaching & Assessing

    Credits: 3. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., admission to the Teacher Education Program in elementary or early childhood: P-3. This course number is used for multiple methods courses. Check the class schedule or with your advisor regarding appropriate sections. PK-4 Early Numeracy: Offered autumn and spring. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 1 courses and is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Elementary Education program. Students will learn mathematics concepts, methods of instruction, and the use of instructional materials appropriate for grades K-4 including the use of state and national standards for mathematics, appropriate technology, and manipulatives. Additionally, students will learn techniques for assessing the effectiveness of the counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations, measurement and data, and geometry. PK-3 Early Literacy: Offered autumn and spring. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 1 courses and is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Elementary Education program. The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of emergent literacy and beginning reading and to examine developmentally appropriate methods of teaching and assessing reading to children in grades K-3.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • EDU 407E - Ethics & Policy Issues

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., admission to Teacher Education Program and EDU 202 or EDU 395. Practical application of ethical principles of the teaching profession. Analysis of the American public school and major policy issues from historical, legal, political, social as well as ethical perspectives.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • EDU 411 - Impl IEFA K-12 Classroom

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This course is designed to equip educators with the essential skills, knowledge, and cultural awareness to implement Indian Education for All (IEFA) in the k-12 classroom and to assume a leadership role in IEFA programming.

  • EDU 421 - Statistical Procedures in Educ

    Credits: 3. Prereq., M 115 or equiv. or consent of instr. Concepts and procedures characterizing both descriptive and inferential statistics. Awareness of common statistical errors.

  • EDU 432 - Lit & Literacy for Yng Adlts

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Genre surveys; extensive reading, and analyzing of literature, authors and media addressed to students ages 12-18. Emphasizes effective teaching strategies for using high quality literature with middle school and secondary students. Not a substitute for EDU 331.

  • EDU 438 - Ltrcy Asmnt, Diagnosis & Instr

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., EDU 397 or 481 for education students. Based on the analytic process, emphasis on assessing, identifying, and devising instructional strategies to meet students’ reading/writing strengths and needs.

  • EDU 441 - Leadership and Advocacy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., EDU 397 or EDU 481. Emphasis on teaching writing across the curriculum and supervising the school-wide writing program. Planning, implementing, and assessing writing, and connecting reading and writing will be addressed.

  • EDU 451 - Clinical Exp:L3 Pedagogy Cntnt

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program in elementary. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1 & 2. Arranged field experience in an elementary or middle school classroom completed with Elementary Professional Methods Block.

  • EDU 456 - Applictn of Literacy Modls K12

    Credits: 6. Offered summer. Prereq., EDU 438 or C&I 533. Provides classroom teaching experience under direct supervision. Candidates teach reading and writing and apply knowledge of assessing and correcting reading and writing difficulties in grades K-12.

  • EDU 461 - Introduction to Gifted/Talented Education

    Credits: 3. This course provides a broad examination of the historical and philosophical perspectives of education for gifted and talented learners with emphasis on answering the question "What is giftedness?" Issues explored in the course include broad coverage of identification procedures, psychosocial correlates of gifted learners, the nature of intelligence and creativity, instructional options, laws/policies, and current research findings.

  • EDU 462 - Social and Emotional Development of Gifted and Talented Learners

    Credits: 3. This course provides an overview of current theory and evidence-based practices in understanding the social and emotional development of gifted learners. Topics discussed in class range from research findings addressing social and emotional health and needs of the general population of gifted students to the unique needs of specific sub-groups of gifted students (e.g., gifted girls, gifted and learning disabled, highly creative students, traditionally underrepresented gifted students). Also discussed are guidance, counseling, self-concept and adjustment concerns of gifted students.

  • EDU 472 - Dev Digital Rich Workplace

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSCI 172. Project-based course to gain understanding and the ability to use web development tools to create a functional, well-designed web project. Additional topics/projects include: Web 2.0+ tapping the potential of digital tool; social media—educational and business uses; gamification in education and business, and introductory electronic game development for the classroom and the boardroom.

  • EDU 481 - Content Area Literacy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Admission to the Teacher Education Program. Theories, models, instructional approaches for using literacy for learning in content fields. Emphasis on research, instructional practice, classroom assessment, multicultural and discipline integration.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • EDU 491 - Special Topics/Exp Courses

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Special courses experimental in nature dealing with a relatively narrow, specialized topic of particular current interest.  Credit not allowed toward a graduate degree.

  • EDU 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every semester.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • EDU 494 - Seminar:Refl Pract & App Rsrch

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Required seminar during student teaching. Prereq., admission to the Teacher Education Program. Focuses on learning to conduct research on P-12 student performance to determine teaching effectiveness. Includes on-campus and/or on-line planning, conducting, and analyzing classroom practice.

  • EDU 495 - Student Teaching

    Credits: 1 TO 14. (R-14) Offered autumn and spring. Arranged capstone clinical experience required for all professional licensure students. Prereq., admission to the Teacher Education Program, completion of all required field experiences and methods courses, an application to student teach, and the consent of the Director of Field Experiences. In addition, elementary education majors must complete all coursework in all previous levels. Secondary and K-12 licensure students must complete at least two-thirds of content coursework and receive approval by departments in their major and minor content areas.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • EDU 497 - Teaching and Assessing

    Credits: 0 TO 4. (R-15) Offered autumn and/or spring. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. This course number is used for multiple elementary and secondary methods courses. Check the class schedule or with your advisor regarding appropriate sections. 5-8 Mathematics: 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1 & 2. Methods of teaching, assessing, and evaluating mathematics in the 5-8 middle grades including number and operations, rational numbers, ratio and proportion, measurement, algebra, expressions and equations, geometry, probability, statistics, and functions. K-8 Social Studies: 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1 & 2. Emphasis on developing teaching and assessing social studies teaching/learning opportunities that incorporate literature, primary sources and other developmentally appropriate activities. Overarching themes address diversity, integration across the curriculum and understanding state and national curriculum standards. K-8 Science: 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1 & 2. Emphasis on developing, teaching, and assessing science teaching/learning opportunities that are inquiry-based, developmentally appropriate, integrated across the curriculum, and aligned with state and national curriculum standards. 4-8 Reading: 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. This class must be taken concurrently with Level 3 courses and is restricted to students who have completed coursework in Levels 1 & 2. Preparation for teaching reading in a 4-8 setting so that all students are successful. Emphasis on reading to learn. Focus on using assessment to guide instruction, learning from trade books, textbooks, and electronic texts, activating prior knowledge, studying texts, and developing student enthusiasm for reading. 5-12 Science: 3 cr. Offered autumn. Methods of teaching science in the middle and secondary school. This course emphasizes the use of inquiry, problem-solving, appropriate use of technology, and assessment techniques that align with state and national curriculum standards. 5-12 Social Studies: 3 cr. Offered autumn. Foundations and purpose of the middle and secondary social studies curriculum. Elements of curricular design, including instructional methods, materials and assessment. 5-12 Mathematics: 4 cr. Offered autumn. Methods for teaching mathematics in grades 5-12 focusing on presentation of mathematics concepts and procedures through models, problem solving, and technology. Development of instructional strategies and classroom organizational models, discourse in the classroom, and multiple means for assessing student progress. 5-12 Business Subjects: 4 cr. Offered autumn. Methods for teaching business subjects in grades 5-12 focusing on content-specific topics in business, marketing, and information technology to include: instructional planning; effective teaching strategies (F2F & online); multiple means for assessing student progress; classroom management; and the relationship of the content area to standards-based curricula.

  • EDU 607 - Seminar in Ethics

    Credits: 3. The doctoral Seminar in Ethics presents a rigorous examination of the evolution of ethical theory through the lens of pedagogy and curricula. Beginning with religious and philosophical texts from the ancient world, the course moves through the major positions on ethics and moral development in the west. These include the Socratic Method, Virtue Theory, Lockean Pedagogy, the Categorical Imperative, Utilitarianism, Modern Discipline, Democratic Ethics, Moral Reasoning, Feminist Ethics, and Intersubjectivity. These topics will all be accessed through primary source texts. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 611 - Professional Seminar 1: Conducting Literature Reviews

    Credits: 1. Prereq., Admission to PhD program. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to be knowledgeable consumers and effective creators of literature reviews in education and social sciences. Students will critically analyze the multiple components of the literature review in peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to their individual fields of interest, and write a publishable-quality literature review designed to address a question that is not answered in the research related to this field. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 612 - Pro-Sem 2

    Credits: 2. Prereq., Admission to PhD program. This course will prepare students to understand model of field supervision and to carry out effective student teaching supervision. Additionally, students will learn key skills to become high-quality college-level instructors including course planning, pedagogical strategies and evaluation techniques. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 613 - Professional Seminar 3: Grant Writing

    Credits: 1. Prereq., Admission to the PhD program. This course teachers students about the grant writing process. The course will span everything from searching for fundable opportunities that compliment the students' research interests to establishing a research team and community partners to writing an actual proposal. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 616 - Professional Seminar 4: Professional Presentations and Writing for Publication

    Credits: 1. Prereq., Admission to the Ph.D. program. In this course, students will learn how to craft conference presentations and academic papers for publication through discussion and presentation. Students will read and discuss sources on data visualization, academic writing, and presentation through storytelling. Students will also transform academic research that they have done into a conference presentation and manuscript for publication in a scholarly journal. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 617 - Seminar in Policy and Policy Implementation

    Credits: 2. Prereq., Admission to the PhD program. This course is part of a new, proposed Ph.D. program in Teaching and Learning that the Department of Curriculum and Instruction has submitted for the 2015-2016 review cycle. This course is part of the professional seminar series that all Ph.D. students in the program will take to help train them as future faculty. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 621 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

    Credits: 3. Building on content from CI 620 (Qualitative Methods), this course requires students to deeply explore and apply the most important concepts involved in qualitative research, including: conceptual framework and research design, interviewing and observation, data analysis, and reporting analytic methods and findings. Students will engage directly with qualitative researchers, evaluate published qualitative studies, and apply design, data collection, analysis, and reporting concepts as they work on their own study. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 626 - Mixed Methods Research Design

    Credits: 3. This is an advanced doctoral seminar that aims to provide a comprehensive overview of research design. This overview consists of understanding the preliminary considerations that go into selecting a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research design. These include knowing the definition for these different approaches, considering philosophical worldviews, reviewing the literature, understanding the use of theory, anticipating ethical issues, and developing writing strategies. We will discuss the process of research as it relates to each approach. This process includes writing an introduction, specifying a purpose statement, and developing research questions and/or hypotheses. This course will also discuss the methods and procedures for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 627 - Single Subject Research Designs

    Credits: 3. This is an introductory level course concentrating on single-case designs for educational and therapeutic interventions in applied and clinical settings, data collection and graphing procedures, and visual inspection and inference of data along with statistical analysis. Level: Graduate

  • EDU 628 - Instrument Development for Research and Evaluation

    Credits: 3. The purpose of this course is to explore instrument development as it relates to the social-behavioral sciences. Particular focus will be given to psychological and educational instruments, how tests are developed and how to determine the reliability and validity of instruments. The course explores instrument development as it relates to both research and program evaluation. Models of program evaluation will be explored and students will complete an evaluation of a program using at least one instrument he or she developed. Level: Graduate

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  • LIBM 461 - Information Literacy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Instructional techniques for teaching literacy skills, information retrieval, research, and lifelong learning; exploration of how curriculum is designed and how library instruction is integrated into the classroom; collaborative planning, methods of library instruction, and its assessment; development of an integrated unit; and creation of a school research process model.

  • LIBM 462 - Youth Literature for Librarians

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even years and spring even years. Students will develop strategies for presenting fiction and non-fiction literature from the librarian's role as advocate of reading and collaborative co-teacher, encouraging children to cultivate a lifelong proclivity for reading for information and for pleasure; includes a focus on Indian Ed for All.

  • LIBM 464 - Reference Resources

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Evaluation, selection, and use of basic reference resources.  Teaching of media skills, information negotiation, search strategies, database use, and information services.

  • LIBM 466 - Libraries & Technology

    Credits: 3. Offered Summer. Uses of digital technologies in all aspects of library operations, including cataloging and circulation, collection development, reference services, and administration. Level: Undergraduate, Graduate.

  • LIBM 467 - Collection Development & Cataloging

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Students will develop policies and procedures for creating, maintaining and cataloging print and non-print materials in the school library.

  • LIBM 468 - Admin & Assess of Lib Programs

    Credits: 3. Administrating and managing the school library space, materials, budget, and programs. Assessing the library program in terms of effectiveness, instructional collaboration, and district support, using state, regional and national guidelines for library programs and services.

  • LIBM 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate, Graduate.

  • LIBM 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LIBM 495 - Practicum

    Credits: 2. Offered spring and summer. Prerequisite: 16 credits in library and consent of instructor. Supervised field experience in selected phases of library operations, including assessment.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

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  • COUN 242S - Intimate Relationships

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring semester. This course covers the fascinating, multi-faceted world of intimate relationships and explores the topic from empirical and theoretical perspectives. The examination of intimate relationships in this course will look at the subject through cultural, biological, social and developmental lenses and will explore specific topics such as attraction, communication, friendship, sexuality, love, conflict, power and violence, loss, social cognition, and repairing relationships.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • COUN 395 - Special Topics

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

  • COUN 475 - Forgiveness & Reconcilia

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Survey of the theory and practice of healing fractured relationships at the individual and community levels, treating historical and personal issues from philosophical, psychological and religious perspectives drawn from several diverse cultures.

  • COUN 485 - Counseling Theories

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Prereq., PSYX 100S.  Same as PSYX 442 and SW 485. Introduction to the primary theories that constitute the intellectual foundation for common counseling and psychotherapy techniques, with a special focus on gender, interpersonal influence strategies, and diversity issues.

  • COUN 495 - 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.

  • COUN 510 - Intro to Counseling

    Credits: 1. Course is designed to prepare school and mental health counselors-in-training gain an understanding of the counseling field and begin developing professional identity.  Much of the material introduced in this course will be developed in greater detail in later courses. This course is an overview that prepares the student for his or her professional identity and activities. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 511 - Theories & Tech of Counseling

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Examination of historic and current theories of counseling.  Overview of techniques associated with each theory.  Basic introduction to ethical concerns with each theory. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 512 - Counseling Fundamentals

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Prereq., COUN 511. Overview of approaches to counseling, including common factors.  Includes meta-theoretical considerations and guided dyadic practice. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 520 - Group Coun & Guidance

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., COUN 511. Theories, approaches, and methods for group counseling and guidance. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 530 - Applied Counseling Skills

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., COUN 511, 512 and consent of instr. Review and application of counseling theories and techniques to client issues.  Intensive supervision including ethics, professional practice and diagnostic considerations.  Lecture and class presentation with a focus on professional counseling development. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 540 - Individual Appraisal

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., C&I 517 or consent of instr. Overview of appraisal techniques utilized in counseling, including interviewing, observation, and psychological/educational testing. The processes of selection, administration, scoring, interpretation, and reporting information from appraisal techniques are examined in relation to practical, legal, and ethical considerations. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 550 - Intro Family Counseling

    Credits: 3. Offered summer only.  Prereq., admission to Counselor Education program or consent of instr.  An introduction to the major theories, techniques, and diagnostic tools of family counseling. Course includes a family systems emphasis. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 560 - Lifespan Developmentl Coun

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Overview of counseling from the framework of lifespan developmental theory. Normal and abnormal development in the environmental context of family, school, society and culture emphasized. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 565 - Coun, Prog Dev, & Superv

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr.  Examination of counseling techniques and approaches relevant to prevention and remediation of behavioral, social, emotional and academic problems for students P-12. Overview of school counseling program development and administration. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 566 - Coun Child & Adol

    Credits: 3. Offered every spring. Prereq., COUN 511, 512, 565 or consent of instr.  Review and application of counseling concerns and approaches with children and adolescents in school and related educational settings, including classroom and psychoeducational strategies. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 570 - Career Coun Theory & Tech

    Credits: 3. Offered summer only.  Examination of theories of career choice and development; information sources for career counseling; techniques and approaches of career counseling with clients at different stages of career and life development and from diverse populations. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 575 - Multicultural Coun

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr. An introduction to the field of multicultural counseling.  Issues and practical considerations in counseling five population groups; definition of terms and concepts. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 580 - Addictions Counseling

    Credits: 3. Offered summer. Pre-req., admission to the Counselor Education program or consent of instr. Understanding of addictions with a focus on chemical dependency and its treatment including community and school-based prevention. Course includes Motivational Interviewing approach. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 585 - Coun Meth: School & Agency

    Credits: 1 TO 9. Offered every term. Prereq., COUN 511, 512.  Supervised counseling methods and theories as applied in mental health agencies and schools.  Review of the principles of counseling as these apply to various settings and client issues. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 589 - Comprehensive Project

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring.  Integration of professional experience and academic research in a comprehensive paper or applied project.  Students may elect to have an oral examination covering the eight CACREP core areas of counseling. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Group analysis of problems in specific areas of professional counseling. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 595 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 610 - Profess Ethics/Orient

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., COUN 530 or consent of instr. The public and institutional roles and responsibilities of counseling professionals including ethical and legal responsibilities. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 615 - Diag/Treat Plan in Coun

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., COUN 512. Overview of diagnosis, treatment planning and case documentation in counseling. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 625 - Intro Mental Health Systems

    Credits: 3. Prereq., acceptance into Counselor Education program mental health track.  Essential knowledge for professional identity, understanding of public policy, and community assessment procedures.  Includes brief lectures, guest speakers, discussion, and student presentations. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 630 - Doctoral Clinical Practice

    Credits: 3. Doctoral level clinical experience of 100 supervised hours focusing on the counseling relationship, including case conceptualization and therapeutic skills from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Additional areas of focus are ethical considerations and the assessment of professional counseling outcomes. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 640 - Professional Leadership and Scholarly Development

    Credits: 3. Theories of academic leadership, within professional trends, political and social contexts. Includes developing awareness of scholarly opportunities, including preparation of a professional counseling organization conference proposal. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 650 - Pedagogy and the Professorate

    Credits: 3. Consideration of pedagogy including teaching, learning, governance, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation. Includes knowledge of accreditation processes, personal and professional challenges of faculty life and exploration of doctoral level career paths. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 670 - Doc Comprehensive Exam

    Credits: 2. Students will successfully complete four doctoral Comprehensive Examination Essays read by all members of the student's Doctoral Comps Committee. At least one of the essays is to be submitted for publication. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 685 - Methods Counselor Education

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Supervised advanced counselor education methods and approaches that address the professional leadership roles of counselor education, including realms of teaching and advising, clinical supervision, scholarly work and professional counseling practice. Level: Graduate

  • COUN 699 - Thesis/Profess Paper

    Credits: 2 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., EDLD 620 or 625. Preparation of a thesis, professional paper, or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Biology-Human

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  • BIOH 330 - Anat & Phys Speech Mech

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to anat­omy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms including the anatomical orientation and embryological devel­opment, the breathing mechanism, structures of phonation, articulators, audition and the nervous system.

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  • CSD 110 - The Field of CSD

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to the scientific study of human communi­cation and its disorders and to the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.  Overview of biological systems of speech, language, and hearing and the nature and treatment of communication disorders.

  • CSD 131 - American Sign Language I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduces the fundamentals of American Sign Language (ASL) used by the Deaf Community, including basic vocabulary, syntax, fingerspelling, and grammatical non-manual signals. Focuses on basic expressive and receptive competence.  In addition, the course provides a survey of various issues raised by examining ASL and the Deaf community.

  • CSD 132 - American Sign Language II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 131. ASL II emphasizes further development of receptive and expressive skills; use of signing space; further use of non-manual components of ASL grammar including facial expression and body postures, and introduction to conversational regulators. Discussion of regional and ethnic sign variations, and social, political and educational institutions of the Deaf community. Interaction with members of the Deaf community in both directed and non-directed activities will be featured.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • CSD 194 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • CSD 210 - Speech & Lang Devel

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Sophomore standing or greater. Topics include typical speech and language development, phonology, semantic, morphological, syntax, and pragmatics, along with individual differences, second language acquisition and literacy.

  • CSD 221N - Fundamentals of Acoustics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Provides students with a basic and working knowledge of acoustics and the physics of sound.  Provides the basis for measurement and description of speech stimuli.  Direct application to Speech Hearing and Language intervention as well as application into communicative sciences.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • CSD 222 - Intro to Audiology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to prin­ciples of acoustics as a basis for understanding hearing assess­ment.  Development of ability to interpret audiograms as well as the results from a hearing evaluation.  Includes pure tone and speech audiometry, acoustic immittance and reflex test­ing.  Hearing screening procedures are also included.

  • CSD 320 - Phono Devel & Phonetics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Junior standing or higher. Exploration of the sounds and sound structure of American English and some of its dialects. Introduction to the theory and practice of phonetic and phonological analysis and trained in the transcription of speech into the International Phonetic Alphabet. 

  • CSD 345 - Developmental Speech & Language Disorders

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 320. Nature of developmental speech and language disorders and basic understanding of principles underlying assessment and treatment of these disorders.

  • CSD 365 - Acquired Speech and Language Disorders

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210. Identification, assessment, and intervention for a variety acquired speech and language disorders. Other topics include secondary conditions, potential psychosocial and educational concerns, multicultural considerations, and family roles.

  • CSD 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • CSD 405 - The Clinical Process

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 222, CSD 320, CSD 345, CSD 365. The underlying principles of clinical methods and practice including: the observation of human behavior and clinical processes, assessment of communication differences, clinical management of these differences, delays and disorders, behavior, interviewing/counseling, lesson planning, and writing skills.

  • CSD 411 - Neuroanatomy & Physiology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq.,BIOH 330. Focused study on the anatomy of the nervous system and how the nervous system supports behaviors inherent to communication. Students will be introduced to anatomical terms, structures, and functions. Clinical implications will be discussed as well.

  • CSD 420 - Speech Science

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 222, CSD 320, BIOH 330. Physiologic, neurologic, and acoustic aspects of human communication, theoretical framework for speech science, and principles of acoustics applied to speech pathology.

  • CSD 430 - Senior Capstone

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., senior status. Part one of a two course sequence where the student completes an independent project. Students will prepare a literature review, and ethics application, and a proposal in preparation for a major research project of their design.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • CSD 450 - Intro to Aural Rehabilitation

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 222, CSD 345, & CSD 365 or graduate standing. Fundamental skills in speech reading, various types of hearing aids, and the tools necessary to assess and implement auditory training. Management of the client with hearing impairment including psycho-social development and educational intervention. Both children and adults are included.

  • CSD 480 - Multicultural Issues

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSD 210, CSD 222, CSD 320, CSD 340, CSD 360.  Topics include: dynamics of community and culture; strategies to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds; learning English as a second language; phonological and linguistic analysis of differences between Standard English speakers and culturally diverse populations and international differences in service delivery.

  • CSD 490 - Undergrad Clin Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. 1-3 cr. (per semester). Prereq., lower division CSD courses and consent of CSD Clinical Director. A maximum of 5 credits of clinical practicum may count toward graduation. Allows the advanced student an opportunity to pursue independent or small group clinical practicum. Students will be directly supervised by a certified speech and language pathologist or audiologist.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CSD 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • CSD 496 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • CSD 498 - Independent Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered Autumn, Spring.  Prereq., consent of the instructor.  Participation in independent or instructor associated research activities.  
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CSD 520 - Artic & Phono Disorders

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Prereq., Graduate standing and CSD 320, CSD 330, CSD 340 or equivalent course work. Theoretical perspectives on phonological and articulation disorders with emphasis on application to clinical management including evaluation, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 530 - Voice & Motor Speech Dis

    Credits: 4. Prereq., Graduate standing, CSD 330, 340, and 411, or equivalent course work. Study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of voice. Diagnosis and management of voice and resonance disorders. Neural bases of normal and disordered speech motor control. Assessment and treatment of motor speech disorders. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 540 - Fluency Disorders

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and CSD 340 or equivalent course work.  Theoretical, etiological, and developmental perspectives of fluency disorders.  Principals of assessment and intervention, including integration of fluency shaping and stuttering modification techniques. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 545 - Augmentative & Alt. Comm.

    Credits: 3. Offered variable terms.  Prereqs., graduate standing.  Topics include: AAC terminology, design and use of multiple AAC devices (high and light tech), and implementation of treatment programs for individuals and communication partners. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 550 - Lang/Learn Dis.Yng Chld SERV

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., Graduate standing and CSD 210 and CSD 360 or equivalent course work. Theoretical perspectives, research, and clinical issues concerning disorders of language in infants, toddlers and preschoolers considering contributing factors, special populations and basic assessment and intervention principles.  Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning

  • CSD 560 - Lang/Learn Dis.Schl Age SERV

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing and CSD 210 and CSD 360 or equivalent course work.  Theoretical perspectives, research, and clinical issues concerning disorders of language, literacy, and learning in the school-age population (elementary through high school) considering contributing factors, special populations and basic assessment and intervention principles. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning

  • CSD 565 - Aphasia & Acq. Apraxia

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 330, CSD 210, and CSD 411 or equivalent course work and graduate standing. Neural bases and medical etiologies of acquired apraxia of speech and acquired cognitive-linguistic disorders in adults. Evaluation and treatment of aphasia and apraxia of speech in persons with acquired neurologic disorders across successive stages of recovery. Incorporates models of rehabilitation across prevention, assessment, and treatment, with a focus on the WHO ICF and aspects of disability across diverse populations. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 566 - Acquired Cog-Com Disorders

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., Graduate standing, CSD 565 or equivalent course work. Assessment, treatment, and prevention of acquired cognitive-communication disorders including pediatric and adult traumatic brain injury (TBI) and mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), right hemisphere syndrome (RHS), and dementia. Emphasis on neurobiological principles of rehabilitations, differential diagnosis and theories, and evidence-based research pertaining to clinical management. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 570 - Clinical Procedures I

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn, summer; on campus only.  Prereq., graduate standing, permission of clinical director. Co-convened with CSD 571. Study of professional and clinical issues with application to clinical practicum. Discussions, demonstrations, and student presentations. Mandatory weekly meeting. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSD 571 - Applied Clinic I

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn, summer; on campus only. Prereq., graduate standing, permission of clinical director. Co-convened with CSD 570. Application of professional skills in the UM RiteCare Clinic. Assignment of cases and area of specialization will vary with the clients needs and availability. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSD 575 - Clinical Procedures II

    Credits: 1. (R-9) Offered autumn, spring, summer. Prereq., CSD 570. Co-convened with CSD 576. Advanced study of professional and clinical issues with application to clinical practicum. Discussions, demonstrations, and student presentations. Mandatory synchronous weekly class meeting. Out of state placement by approval of clinical director. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSD 576 - Applied Clinic II

    Credits: 2. (R-9) Offered autumn, spring, summer. Prereq., CSD 570. Co-convened with CSD 575. Advanced application of professional skills in the UM RiteCare Clinic or off-campus. Assignment of cases and area of specialization will vary with the clients needs and availability. Out of state placement by approval of clinical director. Level: Graduate.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSD 580 - Diagnostics

    Credits: 2. Offered every term. Prereq., Graduate Standing and CSD 570. Students will accrue clinical clock hours with pediatric and adult populations while developing the following skills: using case history information to form a diagnostic plan; administering various standardized and non-standardized diagnostic tools; interpreting assessment results; writing diagnostic reports; and sharing diagnostic results with clients, caregivers and other professionals. Mandatory weekly class meetings. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 591 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-3) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offering of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 600 - Research Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Research methodologies appropriate for quantitative and qualitative studies in communication sciences and disorders. Focuses on critical reading of research papers, design, and implementation of experiments. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 640 - Swallowing Disorders

    Credits: 3. Prereq, Graduate standing and CSD 330, CSD 340, and CSD 411, or equivalent course work. Study of anatomy, physiology, and pathology of swallowing.  Diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 675 - Clinical Externship

    Credits: 6. Offered every term. Prereq., permissions of Clinic Director and completion of at least 4 credits of CSD 575 clinical course work.  The course is an externship typically completed during a student’s final semester of graduate school.  The externship requires a commitment of 30-40 hours a week in a school, clinic, or medical site across Montana or out of state that is approved by The University of Montana.  Online case study is also required to fulfill requirements. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 688 - CSD Master of Science Capstone

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and autumn. Prereq., CSD 600, Graduate standing and consent of instructor. In depth literature review of a particular field of study related to speech-language pathology. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 696 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 5. Prereq. Consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • CSD 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered autumn, spring, summer. Prereq., CSD 600, Graduate standing and consent of instructor. The primary purpose of the thesis is to allow a student to conduct a research project in a particular field of study related to speech and language pathology. Level: Graduate

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  • EDLD 295 - Special Topics in Ed Amin

    Credits: 1 TO 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors.Offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • EDLD 495 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • EDLD 502 - Philosophy of Education

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Same as C&I 502. Major philosophical schools of thought and leading proponents of each.  Concepts of society, the educative process, and the role of education. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 512 - Educational Futures

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Predicting and projecting the near and more distant future of education.  The changing place and nature of education and leadership in tomorrow's society. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 519 - Analysis of Ed Data

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Explanation and practice in measurement and statistical analysis of educational data.  Preparation in measurement and statistical analysis for educational research. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 520 - Educational Research

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Same as C&I and HHP 520. An understanding of basic quantitative and qualitative research methodology and terminology, particularly as they are used in studies presented in the professional literature. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 540 - Higher Education Finance

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Overview of how colleges and universities make financial and budgetary decisions; current trends in state and federal policy related to finance; contemporary problems in finance of education. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 542 - The College Student

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Survey of today’s college student including discussion of demographics, student development theories, learning theories, and contemporary issues on college campuses related to college students. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 544 - The College Curriculum

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Historical and contemporary development of college and university curriculum.  Includes overview of pedagogical strategies, assessment, evaluation, and curricular change. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 546 - Fed & State Higher Ed Pol

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Overview of policies at the local, state, and national levels that affect the conduct of higher education; current trends in higher education policy; changes in educational policy; how policies affect different institutional types. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 550 - Found Educational Leadersh

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Basic functions of K-12 administration and supervision and how contemporary views have evolved; models of leadership style and practice compared; responsibilities and relationships of school boards and chief school officers. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 551 - Found Curric Leadership

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. The history and theoretical bases of current K-12 curriculum and instructional leadership. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 552 - Sup Eval Pub Sch Educators

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Conflicting views and models of supervision; supervision in relation to administration and evaluation. Development of instruments for the formative and summative evaluation of teaching and their use in simulated cases. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 554 - School Law

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Key Montana and national legislation regarding public education. Landmark cases of the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal, regional, and state courts as they affect the operation of public schools and the rights of school board members, administrators, teachers, students, and parents. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 556 - Finance of Publ Education

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Revenue sources for K-12 public schools; proper expenditures; Montana's foundation program and related legislation; major court cases and how they have affected ways of funding schools; developing effective school and district budgets. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 559 - School Pub Rel-Prins

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Investigation of the appropriate leadership and management roles of the modern school principal as they relate to public relations.  Understanding of political theory as it relates to developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external publics. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 567 - K-12 Leadership

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Examination of the roles responsibilities, and relationships of educators relative to management and leadership considerations at all levels of the educational organization (elementary, middle, secondary, and central office). Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 568 - K-12 Curriculum

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Major aspects of curriculum related to the duties and responsibilities of school administrators.  Issues related to the development, review and evaluation o curriculum.  Exploration of issues related to selected instructional models and practices; school improvement. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 583 - Strategic Plng For Tech

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Same as C&I 583. Leadership and strategic planning processes for technology integration within schools. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 585 - Fieldwork Ed Admin & Super

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Fieldwork at the school level (when the student is not completing an internship), with the cooperation of the principal and under the guidance of a University of Montana professor. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Group analysis of problems in specific areas of education. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Consent of instructor. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-10) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Consent of instructor. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-10) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Consent of instructor. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Consent of instructor. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 618 - Educational Statistics

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Same as C&I 618. Advanced statistical methods and use of the mainframe computer and microcomputer for data analysis.  Use of a recognized statistical package for research applications. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 620 - Qualitative Research

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Same as C&I 620. In-depth review of qualitative research methods, designs, and approaches. The development of a research proposal. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 625 - Quantitative Research

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Same as C&I 625. Principles and technique of quantitative research in educational settings. Students prepare a draft of a research proposal and experience an abbreviated dissertation proposal defense. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 653 - School Personnel Admin

    Credits: 3. Prepreq., consent of instructor required. Administration of classified and certificated school employees; personnel-related laws, functions, and decisions; unions, bargaining contracts, grievances, etc. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 656 - The Economics of Education

    Credits: 3. Prepreq., consent of instructor required. School finance from a national perspective; alternative budgeting and school-revenue models; equity considerations. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 657 - Facil Plng/Schl Bus Func

    Credits: 3. Prepreq., consent of instructor required. Working with architects, school personnel, and others on educationally and financially sound plans for new and remodeled facilities; the school business official's responsibilities regarding buildings and grounds, maintenance and custodial services, transportation, food services, and the administration of classified personnel. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 658 - School Pub Rel-Supts

    Credits: 3. Prepreq., consent of instructor required. Enhancing site- and district-level internal and external relations; conducting needs assessments, inservice workshops, and funding campaigns; improving administrators' writing, listening, and speaking skills; composing press releases and newsletters; working with the media. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 660 - Adult Continuing Education

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Adult learning theory and the special needs and motivations of adult learners in postsecondary institutions; principles and practices of administering postsecondary continuing education programs. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 662 - History of Higher Educ

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Survey of the historical roots of higher education from world and comparative perspectives; examination of the historic and contemporary missions, organizational structures, governance, and administration of various types of postsecondary and higher education institutions in America and abroad. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 664 - The Community College

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. The organization and administration of American postsecondary education in two-year collegiate institutions; current trends in governance, finance, curriculum, faculty and students. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 667 - American College Professor

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Investigation of the prevailing curriculum and instruction in American undergraduate and graduate education and consideration of reform reports. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 668 - College & University Admin

    Credits: 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Administration of college and university programs, departments, and schools; the roles of program director or coordinator, department chairperson, dean, vice president, provost, president, chancellor, and commissioner. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 670 - Best Practices in IPL

    Credits: 3. Students explore the field of International Programs at the college or university level and seek current best practices. This course is designed to give students an understanding of the leadership and management activities required of leaders in the field of international programs. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 672 - Itnl Prog Dev

    Credits: 3. This course prepares professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to develop programs, seek external funding, and write proposals to support student and professional exchanges, study abroad, ESL and intensive language programs, internships, student services, partnership agreements, and other education and training activities in the international field. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 673 - Lead./Cultures

    Credits: 3. The course introduces a methodology to support the emerging field of international and comparative educational leadership and management and is instrumental for students of educational leadership and management. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 674 - Internship in College Tchg

    Credits: 1 TO 3. Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Provides an opportunity for guided and supervised teaching at the college level and assistance to the aspiring college teacher in meeting the needs of a diverse student population; assistance provided in methods of teaching at the college level, theories of learning, use of technology, and evaluation and assessment techniques. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 676 - Internship Higher Ed Admin

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Supervised and guided work in an administrative unit/department at the college/university level. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 677 - Globalization in Education

    Credits: 3. Course explores globalization of education from the perspective of International Programs at the post-secondary level. This course is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in the field of International Programs and other related fields. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 678 - Cultural Proficiency

    Credits: 3. Course explores the area of cultural proficiency through a variety of lenses. Students use interviews and self-reflection to develop a framework for understanding cultural issues and ethical approaches cultural issues. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 679 - Linguistic Diversity

    Credits: 3. Course explores policy issues related to linguistic diversity. This course is designed to help students develop a framework of global issues as they relate to, and are impacted by, linguistic diversity. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 680 - Pol./Int.l Ed.

    Credits: 3. Course explores political issues related to International Programs. This course is designed to prepare students for the dynamic nature of political arena surrounding the development and implementation of postsecondary International Programs. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 681 - Comp. Int.l Ed.

    Credits: 3. Course explores the field of international programs at the college or university level through a study of comparative education. This course is designed to familiarize students with the similarities and differences between educational systems across the globe. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 682 - Cross-Cultural Competence

    Credits: 3. Blending both the practical and theoretical, this course offers you the requisite knowledge, the appropriate motivations, and the relevant skills to function competently with culturally-different others. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 683 - Int.l Persp.

    Credits: 3. This course primarily focuses on international students sharing their perspectives (including international academics and experienced practitioners). Topics include adaptation challenges, and the role that international students and faculty play in broader internationalization and diversity agendas within US higher education. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 694 - Adv Sem: Ed Admin/Superv

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 697 - Adv Research Ed Ad Super

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • EDLD 699 - Prof Sem/Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Open to graduate level students in Education Leadership, Counseling or Curriculum and Instruction majors. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

Global Youth Development

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  • GYD 495 - 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.

  • GYD 501 - Intercultural Dev't -I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Explorations of child rearing practices, parenting beliefs, and cultural variations in infancy and early child development. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 502 - Intercultural Dev't -II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Explorations of cultural variations in later childhood, adolescence and adulthood, with particular focus on issues such as multicultural adoption, identity, and the role of poverty. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 510 - Intercultural Skills

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Focus on applied skills in two areas: crosscultural negotiation and conflict management; program development and grant writing. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 520 - Critical Issues

    Credits: 3. Exploration of psychological, political, spiritual, ethical, and practical dimensions of offering assistance cross-culturally. This course includes discussion of ethical and personal issues related to intercultural work, gender and development, trauma, program evaluation, etc. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Directed readings and other individualized study topics guided by faculty. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Introduction to service learning in applied settings, usually local. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 599 - Professional Projects

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-2) Offered every term. Final Master's project related to internship; may be presented as a grant proposal, policy analysis, or portfolio. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 695 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 698 - Intercultural Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered every term. Supervised intercultural experience through Peace Corps, VISTA, or other organization approved by program faculty. Level: Graduate

  • GYD 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-2) Offered every term. Final master's thesis based on research related to internship placement. Level: Graduate

Activities

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  • ACT 103 - Jump Rope Fitness and Skill

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 105 - Aerobic Fitness

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 106 - Beg Conditioning and Fitness

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 107 - Beginning Aerobic Dance

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 109 - Beginning Racquetball

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 110 - Beginning Weight Training

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in activity courses (ACT 100-287) in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 112 - Curling

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Students will learn the curling rules, scoring, etiquette, basic strategies, methods and styles of stone deliver. In addition, how to "read' the ice/call for sweeping, most effective sweeping techniques, and the different positions on a curling team will be taught.

  • ACT 113 - Beginning Softball

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 114 - Beginning Rock Climbing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 115 - Soccer

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 118 - Hockey

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 119 - Beginning Nordic Skiing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 129 - Circuit Training

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Upon completing this course, the student will be able to develop their strength, endurance, and flexibility by participating in various fitness programs or sports, demonstrate proper form and skills for various fitness programs, and recognize and demonstrate appropriate fitness etiquette.

  • ACT 136 - Aerial Yoga

    Credits: 1. (R-4) This course teaches traditional Hatha yoga with an aerial hammock, aiding the student in postures. In order to accumulate a person who is new to yoga, the aerial hammock offers the body assistance to find correct alignment and decompression of the spine without pressure on the head or hands.

  • ACT 140 - Beginning Basketball

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 143 - Beginning Table Tennis

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 144 - Horse

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 145 - Beginning Dodgeball

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 146 - Beginning Golf

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 150 - Beginning Yoga

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 151 - Beginning Billiards

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 152 - Beginning Handball

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 154 - Beginning Tai Qi

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 157 - Beginning Martial Arts

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.

  • ACT 163 - 5/10 K Race Training

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.

  • ACT 164 - Triathlon Training

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 167 - Mountain Biking

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 169 - Beginning Tennis

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 171 - Physical Fitness I

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 172 - Physical Fitness II

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 173 - Beg Fly Fishing/Fly Tying

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 174 - Introduction to Backpacking

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 175 - Fly Fishing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 176 - Fnd of Whitewater Rafting

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 177 - Fundamentals of Kayaking

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 178 - Canoeing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 179 - Basic Canoeing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 185 - Multicultural Games

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 186 - Firefighter Conditioning

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.

  • ACT 191 - 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.

  • ACT 202 - Intermediate Racquetball

    Credits: 1. An intermediate course for the sport of racquetball. Students should have a fundamental understanding of the sport, including the rules of the game and its variations, and the necessary equipment. Intermediate-level instruction will focus more on stroke mechanics, and strategies. Students will also be learning the enjoyment of playing racquetball, which is a game that can last a lifetime.

  • ACT 207 - WC Aerobics

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 215 - AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor

    Credits: 1. This course will address the technical skills necessary to manage an instructional program at an indoor climbing wall facility and will address the following general topic areas: instructor roles, responsibilities and professionalism, client orientation and instruction, risk management, lesson planning, teaching basic climbing skills, including movement, teaching lead climbing skills, teaching top-rope and lead belaying techniques, use of available equipment and facility, basic rescue and emergency procedures.

  • ACT 218 - Ultimate Disc

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 219 - Folf

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 222 - Ski Camp

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 225 - Snow Bowl Ski Area

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 228 - Ski Instructor's Preparation

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Open to all students with advanced to expert skiing skills. Techniques of teaching skiing including: skill concepts and contemporary skiing movements; teaching cycle; movement analysis; personal skiing improvement. Prepares student for certification with (PSIA) Professional Ski Instructors of America.

  • ACT 229 - Snowboard Instructor Prep

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Open to students with advanced to expert riding skills. Techniques of teaching snowboarding including: skill concepts and contemporary snowboarding movements; teaching cycle; movement analysis; personal riding improvement. Prepares student for certification with (ASSI) American Association of Snowboard Instructors.

  • ACT 231 - Pilates - Yoga Fusion

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 232 - Alpine Core Studio

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 233 - Freestone Climbing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. This course is a free climb, no ropes course. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 234 - Jazz for Fun & Fitness

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 235 - Belly Dancing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 237 - Trampoline Arial Acrobatics

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 250 - Pilates

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 257 - Martial Arts and Self Defense

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 258 - CFM Mixed Martial Arts

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.

  • ACT 259 - AAK American Kenpo

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 271 - Swimming for Fitness

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 274 - Scuba Diving

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.

  • ACT 286 - Fencing

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 287 - Strength & Flexibility

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • ACT 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or current topics.

  • ACT 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of advisor and instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ACT 337 - Aquatic Certifications

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., HHP 238 or equivalent certifications. Offered on a rotating basis. Training for Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor, or Adapted Aquatics Instructor. Red Cross Instructor's Certificate awarded upon successful completion of requirements.

  • ACT 391 - 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.

  • ACT 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the background and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • ACT 491 - 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.

  • ACT 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ACT 494 - Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Special courses experimental in nature dealing with a relatively narrow, specialized topic of particular current interest. Credit not allowed toward a graduate degree.

  • ACT 498 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 335.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • ACT 499 - Capstone

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R 6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.
    Course Attributes:
    • Omnibus Course

Activities - Varsity

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  • ACTV 189 - Varsity Athletics

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

Allied Hlth: Athletic Training

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  • AHAT 210 - Prev and Care Athletic Injur

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and Spring (winter session). Coreq., AHAT 213. Development of knowledge of prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care of athletic injuries.

  • AHAT 213 - Prev and Care Athletic Injur L

    Credits: 1. Coreq., AHAT 210. Development of practical skills in prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care of athletic injuries.

  • AHAT 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of advisor and instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • AHAT 324 - Assessment of the Extremities

    Credits: 2. Coreq., AHAT 325. The study and practice of techniques used when assessing athletic injuries to the upper and lower extremities, including the spine.

  • AHAT 325 - Assessment of Exremities Lab

    Credits: 1. Coreq., AHAT 324. The study and practice of techniques used when assessing athletic injuries to upper and lower extremities including the spine.

  • AHAT 342 - Therapeutic Interventions

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., WRIT 121 or 201. Theories and application methods of interventions such as therapeutic modalities and exercise for athletic injuries. Substantial reading and writing component.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • AHAT 343 - Therapeutic Interventions Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Coreq., AHAT 342. Laboratory sessions examining theories and application methods of interventions such as therapeutic modalities and exercise for athletic injuries.

  • AHAT 479 - Topics in Sports Medicine

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., Junior standing or higher. The etiology and management of sports related injuries/illnesses. Includes: therapeutic use of drugs, pre-participation screening techniques, ergogenic aids, the aging athlete, the sports medicine team concept and current medical treatment of sports injuries.

  • AHAT 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.

  • AHAT 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • AHAT 498 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 335.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

Athletic Training

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  • ATEP 534 - Techniques Athletic Training I

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Serves as an introduction to athletic training practice. Emphasis on the prevention, care, and management of acute injuries and illnesses, as well as risk management, environmental concerns, and protective taping and equipment. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 535 - Athletic Training Techniques II

    Credits: 3. Provides an investigation into the study of evidence based medicine, epidemiology and injury surveillance, cultural competency, and mental health issues. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 540 - Practicum Athletic Training I

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Builds on skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. Students will be assigned to a clinical education rotation under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. First in the series of four practicum courses. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 541 - Practicum Athletic Training II

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Expands on skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. Students will be assigned to a clinical education rotation under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Second in the series of four practicum courses. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 542 - Lower Extremity Assessment

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Provides a study of anatomy and physiology, assessment, evaluation techniques, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the lower extremities and lumbar spine. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 544 - Upper Extremity Assessment

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Provides a study of anatomy and physiology, assessment, evaluation techniques, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the upper extremities, head, and thoracic and cervical spine. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 546 - General Medical Assessment

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Examines the recognition, assessment, and management of general medical conditions and illnesses. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 550 - Pract in AT III

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Broadens skills previously acquired and introduces new skills related to current coursework. Students will be assigned to a clinical education rotation under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Third in the series of four practicum courses. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 551 - Pract in AT IV

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Reviews and refines skills previously acquired and evaluated in previous coursework. Students will be assigned to a clinical education rotation under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor. Fourth in the series of four practicum courses. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 566 - Therapeutic Modalities

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ATEP 550. Physiology, indications, contraindications, and the application of therapeutic modalities for athletic injuries. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 569 - Clinical Anatomy Laboratory

    Credits: 1. Offered Fall. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Clinical applications of anatomy in Athletic Training. Laboratory time for practical applications including prosected cadavers, surface anatomy, osteology, radiology, functional analysis of movement, applied clinical anatomy and sports application. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 572 - Therapeutic Exercise

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ATEP 566. Theories and application methods of comprehensive therapeutic exercise programs for athletic injuries. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 574 - Manual Therapy Techniques

    Credits: 3. Offered summer. Prereq., ATEP 572. Theories and application methods of comprehensive manual therapy for athletic injuries. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 578 - Org & Ad in AT

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Athletic Training Student. Explores leadership, organization, administration, and legal issues in athletic training. Topics include leadership; insurance; ethics; professional development; the planning, organization, operations, and assessment of athletic training programming and facilities. Fiscal and risk management will also be examined. Level: Graduate

  • ATEP 580 - Pharmacology for Sports Medicine

    Credits: 3. Prereq., graduate level student. Explores the pharmaceutical and chemical processes of therapeutic interventions and therapies. This course examines the constraints placed on patients in the performance environment as well management, protocols, and legal issues. Level: Graduate

Community Health

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  • CHTH 355 - Theory Pract Comm Hlth Ed

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., KIN 205. History, philosophy, and theory related to community health education and health promotion. Includes the application of program development principles and health promotion strategies to community health programs.

  • CHTH 435 - Human Response To Stress

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior status. The study of psychosomatic and somatopsychic techniques for relaxation and self-enhancing strategies.

  • CHTH 445 - Prgrm Plan in Comm Health

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CHTH 355. Overview of the issues, approaches, and techniques community health educators and professionals utilize in planning and implementing programs to assist communities in improving health status and reducing risky behaviors and their determinants. This course co-convenes with HHP 541.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CHTH 485 - Theories of Hlth Behav and Cou

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Exploration of the helping role as it relates to health behavior, health assessment, problem-solving and referral skills. Application of theories to facilitation of healthy behavior changes.

  • CHTH 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.

  • CHTH 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • CHTH 498 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 355.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

Coaching

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  • COA 205 - Introduction to Coaching

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Covers a variety of activities to include coaching theories, competitive coaching strategies, training methods and techniques. Covers requirements for the bronze level of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP).
    Course Attributes:
    • Coaching Course

  • COA 405 - Adv Concepts in Coaching

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior or senior undergraduate status or graduate status. This class will introduce students to a solid foundation in coaching to include: coaching theories, competitive coaching strategies, training methods and techniques.  This course will cover the requirements for the bronze level of the American Sport Education Program (ASEP).  Course graded credit/no credit or for a letter grade.  The class is appropriate for coaches at all levels but will focus on basic skills of coaching for youth through high school. 
    Course Attributes:
    • Coaching Course

  • COA 494 - Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Special courses experimental in nature dealing with a relatively narrow, specialized topic of particular current interest. Credit not allowed toward a graduate degree.
    Course Attributes:
    • Coaching Course

Emergency Care Provider

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  • ECP 100 - First Aid and CPR

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Instruction will cover CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO). The First Aid component will cover general principles as well as medical, injury and environmental emergencies. Students will receive AHA Heartsaver CPR and First Aid certification. This class does not meet First Aid requirements for HHP majors.

  • ECP 101 - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently.  Within the guidelines of the American Heart Association, this course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and certification in: CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) relief of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and basic first aid procedures (medical, trauma and environmental emergencies) with a focus on the pediatric patient.  Upon successful completion of this course students will receive American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.

  • ECP 102 - Wilderness First Aid

    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.

  • ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Respondr Lec

    Credits: 2. Offered every term. Coreq., ECP 121. Development of knowledge of emergency care and CPR/AED techniques. In conjunction with ECP 121 provides certifications by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.

  • ECP 121 - Emergency Medical Respondr Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Coreq., ECP 120. Development of knowledge of emergency care and CPR/AED techniques. In conjunction with ECP 120 provides certification by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Heart Association upon successful completion.

  • ECP 122 - Wilderness First Responder

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Instruction in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of backcountry illness and injury. Successful students receive an Aerie Wilderness First Responder certification and an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification. This course meets HHP department First Aid requirement but does not meet the CPR requirement.

  • ECP 191 - 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.

  • ECP 331 - Wilderness EMT

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. EMT-Basic curriculum with significantly more detail concerning care for patients in remote settings. Students must be 18 year old and never been convicted of a felony to qualify for certification. This course meets HHP department First Aid and CPR graduation requirements.

  • ECP 332 - EMT and Incident Management

    Credits: 5. This course follows the DOT’s National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) curriculum and is approved by the NREMT and the State of Montana Board of Medical Examiners. Incident management training includes mass-casualty incidents, extended rescue and evacuation scenarios. Clinical experience includes a two day health clinic in Costa Rica, ambulance and hospital emergency department clinical observations in Montana. Co-requisite courses PTRM 391 Wilderness Rescue and Survival Skills; PTRM 391 Wilderness Medicine and Risk Management.

Health Enhancement

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  • HEE 203 - Professional Activities I

    Credits: 2. Offered Autumn. The instruction of basic skills for tennis, basketball, and Western Swing. Techniques, drills, and strategies will be taught. Demonstration and instruction skills developed. Active participation required.  

  • HEE 204 - Professional Activities II

    Credits: 2. Offered Spring. The instruction of basic skills for soccer, volleyball, and golf. Techniques, drills, and strategies will be taught. Demonstration and instruction skills developed. Active participation required.  

  • HEE 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.

  • HEE 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of advisor and instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • HEE 301 - Meth of Secondary HE

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Application of educational theory in planning, analyzing, and presenting learning experiences to typical and atypical populations in secondary school physical education for students in grades 7-12. Active participation required.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HEE 302 - Meth of Inst Strat in Elem PE

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq. admission into Teacher Education Program in the College of Education and HEE 233. Application of educational theory in planning, analyzing, and presenting learning experiences to typical and atypical populations in elementary school physical education for children in grades K-6. Active participation required.

  • HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., admission to the teacher education program. Focus on developing and implementing strategies to teach K-12 health education.

  • HEE 391 - 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.

  • HEE 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.

  • HEE 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • HEE 498 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 335.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

Health and Human Performance

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  • HHP 170 - Peak Court Sports

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • HHP 172 - CFM Crossfit

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • HHP 173 - YMCA Classes

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • HHP 174 - FVB Bowling

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Students may include up to but not more than 4 credits earned in HHP 100-179 activity courses in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students graded Credit/No Credit based on participation and a strict attendance policy. For a complete list of all classes offered go to the HHP Activity Program website.
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • HHP 238 - Lifeguarding - New Method

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., HHP 149 or equiv. skills. Skill development needed for the safe participation in various aquatic activities including the ability of self-recovered rescue of others. Provides the necessary knowledge and skills to serve as a pool lifeguard.

  • HHP 520 - Educational Research

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Same as C&I and EDLD 520. An understanding of basic quantitative and qualitative research methodology and terminology, particularly as they are used in studies presented in the professional literature. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 522 - Cog/Beh Intrvnts Perf Psyc

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., HHP 470 or equiv. Focus is on cognitive-behavioral interventions specific to enhancing human performance in a variety of individual and group settings. Strategies introduced based on research from health psychology, sport psychology, exercise psychology, clinical and counseling psychology Level: Graduate

  • HHP 523 - Case Studies in Perf Psych

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Through the usage of both real and hypothetical case studies, the course will examine the field of sport/performance psychology and its role in the broader field of sports medicine. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 524 - Ethics & Human Perf

    Credits: 3. Offered spring, even numbered years.  A critical examination of the ethical issues dominating the field of health and human performance and beyond with special emphasis on developing the conceptual frameworks needed to articulate our concerns and engage in meaningful dialogue with others. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 525 - Advanced Biomechanics

    Credits: 3. This course is focused on developing laboratory skills and an advanced understanding of the quantitative and qualitative basis for human motion. Particular emphasis will be placed on the Newtonian mechanics governing biological motion and the roles of the musculo-skeletal, nervous and cardio-vascular systems during human activity. This integrative approach will be used to quantify and understand motion by, and within, the human body; examples will be drawn from the sub-disciplines of clinical gait analysis, gerontology, sports medicine, biological engineering and performance physiology. The lecture portion of this course is co-convened with KIN425 Biomechanics. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 528 - Adv Exercise Prescription

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even years. Prereqs., Graduate status or consent of the instructor. This class presents the principles and practices of advanced athletic performance training in a thorough and useful sequence.  Testing and improving power, strength, speed, quickness, coordination, agility, flexibility, local muscular endurance, and cardiovascular aerobic capacity and endurance are covered based on the scientific record. Students will learn how to tailor sport specific training exercises and drills and periodize the training program precisely for peak performance at critical points in the competitive season.  Level: Graduate

  • HHP 529 - Adv Exercise Physiol I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., HHP 377, 378 or equiv. Advanced study of the effect of work, activity and exercise on human biochemistry, metabolism, endocrinology and muscle function. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 530 - Adv Exercise Physiol II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd years. Prereq., HHP 529 or equiv. Advanced study of system physiology (circulatory, respiratory and renal function) and environmental factors applied to physical work, activity and exercise Level: Graduate

  • HHP 531 - Lab Proc In Exer Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to common laboratory tools associated with clinical and health assessment techniques, research measures, and data collection. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 540 - Comm Hlth Promotion Strategies

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Exploration of the role of the health professional in the development and implementation of educational, organizational, economic, and/or environmental strategies that promote individual and community health. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 541 - Prgrm Plan in Comm Health

    Credits: 3. Prereq. HHP 540, admission to the Health and Human Performance major, and graduate standing. Overview of the issues, approaches, and techniques community health educators and professionals utilize in planning and implementing programs to assist communities in improving health status and reducing risky behaviors and their determinants. Application of program planning research methods including needs analyses, data collection, theory application, strategy development, and evaluation. This course co-convenes with CHTH 445. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • HHP 542 - Advanced Study Mind/Body/Spirit

    Credits: 3. This course is a comprehensive exploration of the body, mind and spirit relationship. An in-depth examination of the concepts, theoretical application, and research of the mind/body/spirit relationship will be applied to health, prevention of disease, and healing used in contemporary society. Conventional thinking will be stretched & challenged as diverse M/B/S ideas, constructs and paradigms will be considered & discussed. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 544 - CBPR Methods for Health

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even years. Instruction will present the principles and practice of community-based participatory research methods (CBPR) and mixed-methods approachs that offers strategies for studying and addressing health and social problems. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 595 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., HHP 486, 520. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered every term. Prereq., current First Aid and CPR certification. Consent of advisor and instructor. Community Health prereq HHP 540, HHP 544. Supervised field work in public and private agencies and institutions. 45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., HHP 486, 520. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • HHP 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Health

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  • HTH 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of advisor and instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • HTH 370 - Peer Health Education

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Introduction to peer health education strategies and techniques. Instruction in the areas of wellness, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and sexual assault prevention. Students develop and implement a peer health program focused on prevention of major health problems among college students.

  • HTH 395 - Peer Health Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., HTH 370. Practical experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing health education activities for the campus community. Students address topics related to wellness, drug and alcohol prevention, or sexual assault awareness.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • HTH 430 - Hlth and Mind/Body/Spirit

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing. Overview of how the mind/body/spirit relationship affects health. Examination of current research exploring how thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and beliefs influence and mediate health outcome. Exploration of the theoretical applications of mind/body/spirit in health and healing used in contemporary society.

  • HTH 465 - Leading Hlth, Hmn Perform Orgs

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., KIN 205 and junior standing. Leadership, management, organizational structure assertiveness, conflict management, public relations, decision-making, budget management, and a broad overview of human resource management, all as they relate to health and human performance settings.

  • HTH 475E - Leg Eth Issues Hlth Ex Pro

    Credits: 3. Prereq., upper-division or graduate status. Legal bases for litigation in the health and exercise professions, with emphasis on negligence, liability, and risk identification and risk management. Utilizing the Western ethical traditions, the ethics component examines moral/ethical development through the lifespan via analysis of specific human behaviors.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • HTH 481 - Teaching HHP

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-4) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instructor. Students assist in the preparation and grading of demonstrations and laboratory assignments, and laboratory instruction of undergraduate students enrolled in HHP laboratory courses. Students are given advanced instruction in principles of the HHP course.

  • HTH 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • HTH 498 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121(or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 335.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

Kinesiology

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  • KIN 201 - Basic Exercise Prescription

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Theory, principles, and practice of exercise prescription for aerobic and resistance exercise programs for health, fitness and performance. Students must register for the lecture and a linked lab.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • KIN 205 - Foundations of HHP

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. An overview of the foundational principles comprising the field of HHP with special emphasis on the historical and philosophical foundations, and the evolution of the unity of mind/body concept. Includes an overview of program options, analysis of future directions, and career choices.

  • KIN 248 - Prin Optimal Perfm for Athlts

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring.  Introduction to an optimal performance model, with focus upon specific physical, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to human performance.

  • KIN 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of advisor and instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • KIN 310 - Strength Training & Cond

    Credits: 2. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of aerobic exercise and resistance training related to health, fitness and performance. Subject matter will include, but is not limited to maximizing student involvement in the understanding of physical training and the designing of exercise programs for health (both physical and mental), fitness and performance. This course will lay a basic practical foundation for students to design training programs, understand and design programs for athletic performance and to develop the fundamental theories of training for future coaches.

  • KIN 320 - Exercise Physiology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term.  Prereq., BIOH 370 or BIOH 211N, KIN 201; coreq., KIN 321. Investigation of the physiological changes and the significance of these changes as they occur during physical work, activity and exercise.  Focus on basic energy, musculosketal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems as they relate to aerobic and anaerobic exercise.  Emphasis will be placed on the response of these systems to both acute exercise, and the adaptations to chronic exercise. Credit not allowed toward graduate degree in the exercise science option in Health and Human Performance.

  • KIN 321 - Exercise Physiology Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOH 370 or BIOH 211N; coreq., KIN 320. Laboratory session examining the physiological effect of the physical work, activity and exercise on the functions of the human body. Credit not allowed toward graduate degree in the exercise science option in Health and Human Performance.

  • KIN 322 - Kinesiology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 211N or BIOH 370; coreq., KIN 323. Anatomy and kinesiology of the neuromusculoskeletal system and body cavities in relation to movement and function.

  • KIN 323 - Anatomical Kinesiology Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 211N or BIOH 370; coreq., KIN 322. Anatomy and kinesiology of the neuromusculoskeletal system and body cavities in relation to movement and function.

  • KIN 330 - Motor Learning and Control

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOH 201N or BIOH 365. Focused on developing an understanding of the anatomy and physiology within the nervous system necessary for movement. Establishes an understanding of the basic science involved in the control of motor tasks, and uses this foundation to evaluate case studies that will focus on sport performance, clinical deficits, age-related alterations, learning of motor tasks following injury, and other motor-related tasks.

  • KIN 410 - Adv Strength Training & Cond

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320, senior or graduate student status. Advanced resistance and aerobic exercise testing and prescription for both healthy and clinical populations.

  • KIN 425 - Biomechanics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320 & M 115 or higher and major in health and human performance or athletic training. Description and analysis of the fundamental principles of human movement. Includes quantitative study of the Newtonian mechanics governing biological motion and the roles of the musculo-skeletal, nervous and cardio-vascular systems during human activity.

  • KIN 440 - Sport Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division or graduate status.  Course content is focused on the historical development of sport psychology, with emphasis upon the major principles and tactics of the discipline, including motivation, confidence, imagery, leadership, and team building.

  • KIN 447 - Analytical & Comm Techniques

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 101, WRIT 121 or WRIT 201. Analysis and communicative critique of literature, cinema, and other forms of popular media that contain allegorical life themes. Substantial reading, speaking and writing component. Emphasis on improving and maintaining communication skills.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • KIN 460 - ECG Assessment

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior, senior, or graduate status. Laboratory sessions combined with class sessions to understand electrocardiography and the assessment of electrocardiograms, both at rest and during exercise.

  • KIN 480 - Teaching Anatomy, Physiology

    Credits: 4. (R-4) Offered every term. Prereq., student must have received at least a “B” in Human Anatomy and Physiology and consent of instructor. Students assist in preparation and grading of demonstrations and laboratory assignments, and provide laboratory instruction of undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 201N/202N-211N/212N. Students are given advanced instruction in principles of human anatomy and physiology.

  • KIN 483 - Exercise Disease & Aging

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320,321, 460; coreq. KIN 484. Focus on guidelines for exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic disease including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, elderly and pulmonary disease. Class requires 25 assigned hours of service learning. Covers material necessary for ACSM clinical certification exam when combined with KIN 201, 320, 321, 460, and 484.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • KIN 484 - Exercise Disease & Aging Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., KIN 320, 321; coreq., KIN 483. Laboratory sessions focus on practical exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic disease including coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, elderly and pulmonary disease; basic ECG testing and analysis. Covers material necessary for ACSM clinical certification exam when combined with KIN 201, 320, 321, 460, and 483.

  • KIN 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.

  • KIN 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • KIN 498 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. all HHP options minimum junior standing and ECP 120/121 (or equivalent).  Prereqs per option. Exercise Science Applied: KIN 320/321.  If internship is coaching or strength & conditioning must also have completed KIN 410 and COA 405.  Exercise Science Pre-Professional: KIN 320/321.  If internship is cardiac rehab must also have completed KIN 460/483/484. Community Health: CHTH 335.  Supervised field experiences with private businesses, public agencies, or institutions.  45 hours of internship site work = 1 credit.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship 498 may count toward graduation. Students should not be registered for more than 14 credits their internship semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • KIN 499 - Capstone

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R 6) Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.

Nutrition

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  • NUTR 221N - Basic Human Nutrition

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. The principles of science as applied to current concepts and controversies in the field of human nutrition.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • NUTR 411 - Nutrition For Sprts & Exercise

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., KIN 320 and junior standing. Nutritional parameters of athletic performance including intervention planning, energy production, the energy nutrients, vitamins and minerals, principles of balanced diets, timing and composition of intakes, hydration, weight management strategies, and nutritional needs for special situations.

Forestry and Conservation

Fish, Wildlife Science & Mgmt

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  • WILD 105N - Wildlife & People

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Intended for non-wildlife biology majors. Interactions of wildlife and people in today’s society.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • WILD 170 - Fish & Wildlife Interest Group

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Discussion section for incoming students.

  • WILD 180 - Careers in Wildlife Biology

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Subject matter and fields of study within wildlife biology conservation and management. Topics to include wildlife ecology, aquatic ecology, human dimensions, conservation and management, and other opportunities for careers in wildlife biology.

  • WILD 191 - 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.

  • WILD 230 - Conservation Science

    Credits: 3. Prereq., BIOO 105N or BIOO 101N or BIOB 160N or BIOB 170N or BIOE 172N or consent of instructor. The goal of this class is to introduce students to major issues related to the conservation of biodiversity. Lectures will illustrate how science can be used to identify and solve conservation problems. Lectures will cover current threats to biodiversity (human population growth, extinctions, habitat destruction, degradation and fragmentation, overexploitation, invasive species, global climate change) and discuss how science can be used to help ameliorate these impacts.

  • WILD 240 - Intro to Biostatistics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., calculus and consent of instr. Introduction to statistical ecology: distributions, hypothesis testing, and fitting models to data with emphasis on problems in ecological sampling.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course

  • WILD 275 - Wildlife Conservation

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., sophomore standing or consent of instr. Principles of animal ecology and framework of wildlife administration as a basis for the conservation of wild birds and animals, and biodiversity. Intended for non-wildlife biology majors.

  • WILD 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.

  • WILD 346 - Wildlife Physiological Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. Only open to Wildlife Biology Majors. How physiological and biochemical processes in animals influence behavior and ecology. Application of physiological approaches to wildlife conservation such as assessment of animal health, nutritional condition, and physiological performance.

  • WILD 370 - Wildlife Habitat Cons & Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior/senior standing in wildlife biology, BIOE 370, or consent of instr. Application of principles of wildlife biology to conservation and management of wild bird and mammal habitats including field applications.

  • WILD 374 - Hunter Check Station

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Students learn techniques for determining species, age and sex of game animals, then work 3-5 days as volunteers at hunter check stations operated by management agencies.

  • WILD 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • WILD 392 - Independent Study

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

  • WILD 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of department. 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • WILD 408 - Advanced Fisheries

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOO 340. Quantitative analysis and interpretation of fish populations and community data for use in management. Selection, application and evaluation of management techniques.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • WILD 410 - Wildlife Policy & Biopolitics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring, odd years. Prereq., junior standing. Overview of the laws affecting wildlife and how those laws are initiated, implemented, and enforced; impact of politics, interest groups, and agency jurisdictions.

  • WILD 460 - Internat Wildlife Cons Issues

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., a course in wildlife biology and/or conservation biology. Review of major international wildlife conservation issues with emphasis on the social context of the issues and applied solutions.

  • WILD 470 - Conserv of Wildlife Populatns

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BIOE 370, M 162 or M 171, and senior standing in Biology, Forestry, Resource Conservation, Recreation Management or Wildlife Biology. Application of population ecology principles and theory to the conservation and management of wildlife populations.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • WILD 472 - Wildlife Hand & Chem Immobiliz

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Principles of wildlife chemical immobilization for researchers and managers.  Ethical and legal issues, field organization, animal care and handling, immobilizing drugs, drug delivery systems, animal monitoring and veterinary emergencies.  No labs.

  • WILD 480 - The Upshot--Appld Wildlife Mgt

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq/Coreq.,WILD 370 or WILD 470. Designed for students to apply their knowledge in the development of wildlife management planning.

  • WILD 485 - Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course is designed to provide students an understanding of the life histories, ecology and importance of macroinvertebrates in freshwater aquatic systems. The primary focus will be on insects, although an introduction to other invertebrates will also be included. The lab portion will involve identification of major groups of aquatic macroinvertebrates and participation in an environmental assessment using invertebrates as indicators of stream condition and restoration efficacy.

  • WILD 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • WILD 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Original investigations or problems not related to student's thesis.

  • WILD 494 - Senior Wildlife Seminar

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior standing in wildlife biology or consent of instr. Analysis and discussion led by students of current topics in wildlife biology.

  • WILD 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of department. 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • WILD 499 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.; senior standing. Preparation of major paper based on study or research of a topic selected with an advisor according to needs and objectives of student.

  • WILD 540 - Research Design

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., introductory statistics course or consent of instr. Examination of study designs for experiments, quasiexperiments, observational studies, and sampling surveys with an emphasis on application. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 541 - Research Design Lab

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Coreq., WILD 540. Students will be expected to learn R programming skills, R data management and R graphing functions as well an introduction to statistical analysis in R.

  • WILD 542 - Stat Apps in WBIO

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-5) Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Explores statistical problems encountered by wildlife biology and ecology graduate students. Students will bring statistical problems of interest to class where, as a group, we will explore analysis options, assumptions, pitfalls, and alternative solutions. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 545 - Strong Inference Science

    Credits: 1. (R-7) Offered every fall. Graduate level, or consent of instructor for advanced undergraduates. Teach principles and philosophy of conducting strong inference science. Practical application to student’s own thesis research. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 560 - Langscape Conservation

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Examination of how various spatial and temporal scales influence wildlife and their habitats. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 562 - Wildlife Habitat Modeling

    Credits: 4. Offered spring, odd years. Prereq., consent of instr. A survey of theory and applications in the study of resource selection by animals. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 563 - Topics in Habitat Ecology

    Credits: 1. (R-15) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Discussion of recent scientific papers on advances in ecology, conservation, and population dynamics as related to habitat ecology and conservation.  WBIO 562 or equivalent strongly recommended.  Level: Graduate

  • WILD 564 - Scientific Writing

    Credits: 3. Offered spring, even years.  Exploration of the major components and process of scientific writing within the field of Wildlife Biology, primarily focusing on research proposals and peer-review publications.  Level: Graduate

  • WILD 568 - Topics in Aquatic Ecology

    Credits: 1. (R-15) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Review and synthesis of the scientific literature current issues and analyses in aquatic ecology.  We assume a general understanding of fish biology, aquatic ecology, as well as a background in population, community and ecosystem ecological concepts. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 570 - Applied Population Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., courses in ecology, statistics, and calculus. Application of advanced population ecology tools and concepts to the evaluation of human perturbations on wildlife populations. Topics include methods to detect declining trends, the interacting components of population viability analysis, and identification of strategies to reverse declines. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 580 - Populations Dynamics

    Credits: 1. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Discussion of recent papers on interface of population dynamics, ecological interactions, and wildlife management. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 594 - Grad Sem Wldlf Biol

    Credits: 1. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in wildlife biology or Fish Wildlife Biology or consent of instr. Analysis of selected problems in wildlife biology and conservation. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R 20) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Original investigations or problems not related to student's thesis. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • WILD 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R 15) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in wildlife biology or consent of instr. Graded pass/not pass only. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in wildlife biology and consent of instr. Professional paper written in the area of the student's major interest based on either primary or secondary research. Subject matter must be approved by graduate committee. Graded pass/not pass only. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 697 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 20. (R-20) Offered every term. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • WILD 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 20. (R-20) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in wildlife biology. Preparation of thesis. Level: Graduate

Writing

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  • WRIT 325 - Science Writing

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., WRIT 101 or equiv. and sophomore standing. Discussion of different types of science writing and focus on methods to achieve more fluent prose. Includes material on logic, inference, and developing arguments that rely on data.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

Forestry

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  • FORS 130 - Intro Forestry Field Skills

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., Forestry major or consent of instructor. This course is focused on developing introductory forestry field skills through experiential learning at the College’s Lubrecht Experimental Forest. Classroom lecture and experiences that introduce students to orienteering, map reading, GPS, tree measurements, fire and fuels management, recreation, human dimensions, hydrology, wood products, and the careers possible with a Forestry degree.

  • FORS 140 - Urban Forestry

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. An introduction to urban forestry principles and practices. Benefits of the urban forest. Topics covered include plant species selection, site design, site assessment, planting, watering, fertilization, insects and diseases, pruning and tree care, inventory of property values, and community forestry development.

  • FORS 191 - 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.

  • FORS 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Problems course designed to allow individual research at the undergraduate level.

  • FORS 201 - Forest Biometrics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 115 or M 121 or M 122 or M 151 or M 162 or M 171 or M 172. Introduction to probability and statistical methods for forestry and environmental sciences covering natural resource applications of common probability distributions, data analysis, hypothesis testing, and regression.

  • FORS 202 - Forest Mensuration

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., FORS 201 or STAT 216 or SOCI 202 or WILD 240; and M 121 and M 122 or M 151 or M 162 or M 171 or M 172. The theory and practice of timber inventory and growth projection, including field measurements, sampling procedures, statistical methods, inventory compilation, and stand growth simulation under specified management prescriptions. Stand growth under specified management prescriptions.

  • FORS 230 - Forest Fire Management

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Fire as an ecological factor in Western forests is presented.  Fire weather, the measurement of fire weather, and the factors of fuel, weather and topography that influence fire behavior, and fire management decisions are included.  NFDRS, state and national fire policy evolutions are discussed.  Basic fire suppression tactics are also presented.

  • FORS 232 - Forest Insects & Diseases

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Identification, significance of and remedies for insect infestations and infectious and non-infectious diseases of forests and forest products.

  • FORS 235 - Prob Solving for Forest Oper

    Credits: 4. Offered intermittently. Prereq., M 115 or M 121 or M 151 or M 162 or M 171 or M 172.  Introduction to problem solving including the fundamentals of statics and mechanics of materials presented in the context of forest operations.

  • FORS 240 - Tree Biology

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Suggested coreq., FORS 241N. The physical and biological requirements for the growth and development of trees. Discussions of: identification, classification, range, and economic importance of the major tree species of North America.

  • FORS 241N - Dendrology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Suggested coreq., FORS 240. Methods and techniques for identifying the major families of North American trees, based on gross morphological and anatomical features. Building and use of identification keys.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • FORS 250 - Intro to GIS for Forest Mgt

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Open to sophomores or juniors or with consent of instructor. This course is designed as a practical introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for storing, retrieving, analyzing and displaying spatial data. It will also cover the history of cartography and the conventions of the modern map-making process.

  • FORS 291 - Special Topics

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

  • FORS 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual research at the undergraduate level.

  • FORS 308 - Fire Ecology Field Studies

    Credits: 3. This course introduces students to all aspects of forest demography and forest community ecology in the field. Particular attention is given to the agents of woody plant mortality, including beetle gallery identification, pathogenic fungi, density-dependent mortality, fire, and the effects of landscape position. Students learn how data are collected to maximize information used to answer scientific questions, including the relationships between accuracy, precision, uncertainty, and cost (in time and money). Students learn how to measure fuel loading at landscape scales according to federal standards. In addition to specific measurements in ponderosa pine and larch/mixed-conifer forest types, students visit and compare Engelmann spruce/subalpine forests and riparian cottonwood forests. Students will also study forest-river interactions and the modification thereof by fire.

  • FORS 310 - Field Methods in Forest Ecology

    Credits: 3. This course introduces students to all aspects of forest demography and forest community ecology in the field. Particular attention is given to the agents of woody plant mortality, including beetle gallery identification, pathogenic fungi, spatially explicit density-dependent mortality, fire, and the effects of landscape position. Students learn how data are collected to maximize information used to answer scientific questions, including the relationships between accuracy, precision, uncertainty, and cost (in time and money). Students then collect tree demography data within the Yosemite Forest Dynamics Plot. Students learn how to measure fuel loading at landscape scales according to federal standards. In addition to specific measurements in one forest type (white fir/sugar pine), students visit and compare the other principal forest types of the Sierra Nevada and White Mountains (ponderosa pine, red fir, Jeffrey pine, lodgepole pine, whitebark pine, pinyon/juniper, and bristlecone pine).

  • FORS 320 - Forest Environmental Economics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ECNS 201S; and M 121 and M 122 or M 151 or M 162 or M 171 or M 172.  Economic techniques to support decision making about the allocation of scarce resources, and management of forests for timber and other ecosystem services.

  • FORS 330 - Forest Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., FORS 210 or ENSC 245N or NRSM 210N; and BIOO 105N or BIOB 170N or BIOE 172 or BIOB 160N or FORS 240; and FORS 201 or STAT 216 or SOCI 202 or WILD 240 or PSYX 222. Examination of physical and biological factors affecting forest structure, composition, and function, including biodiversity, disturbance, and nutrient cycling. Field labs throughout Northern Rockies including developing skills in field observation, data interpretation and problem solving.

  • FORS 331 - Wildland Fuel Management

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., FORS 230 or consent of instr. The fire ecology of some western vegetation types is discussed.  Elements of the principles of wildland fuel management are presented.  Prescribed fire use and mechanical manipulation are matched to historic ecosystem processes.  Smoke management considerations and health issues are also presented.  

  • FORS 333 - Basic&Applied Fire Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., FORS 230. A detailed, analysis of fire ecology in terrestrial ecosystems with a focus on the Rocky Mountains, including fire history, fire effects, landscape pattern, land use legacies, and management implications.

  • FORS 340 - Forest Product Manufacturing

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Survey of the manufacture of wood-based products generated from timber harvest. Laboratory field trips to several local manufacturing facilities.

  • FORS 341 - Timber Harvesting & Roads

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., NRSM 200 or WRIT 222. An overview of harvesting system capabilities and selection for multiple resource objectives. Fundamentals of forest road management. Best management practices as they apply to forest operations in Montana and the western United States.

  • FORS 342 - Wood Anatomy, Properties, & ID

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOO 105N or FORS 240 or FORS 241N. Lecture and laboratory investigation of the structure, identification and physical and mechanical properties of the commercial tree species of North America.

  • FORS 347 - Multiple Resource Silviculture

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., FORS 330 or BIOE 370. Credit not allowed for both FORS 347 and 349. An introduction to the concepts and application of silvicultural techniques to forest ecosystems to meet multiple resource objectives.

  • FORS 349 - Practice of Silviculture

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., FORS 202 or FORS 302 and FORS 241N and either prereq or coreq FORS 330. Practice of Silviculture is designed primarily for Forestry majors (open to others with appropriate prerequisites), and will consider the conceptual foundations behind various silvicultural practices and techniques, as well as and their application in forest ecosystems to meet multiple resource objectives. The course will cover natural stand dynamics, stand assessment and site classification schemes, even- and uneven-aged silvicultural systems, thinning/stand density concepts, regeneration practices, stand diagnosis and prescription development, vegetative management strategies for diverse objectives, along with quantitative assessment and modeling of alternative prescriptions.

  • FORS 350 - Forestry Apps of GIS

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., FORS 250 or FORS 284 or GPHY 284. Introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of computerized spatial data management and analysis systems and application to natural resource management.

  • FORS 351 - Env Remote Sensing

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The theory and application of photo- and electro-optical remote sensing for mapping resources and developing information systems.

  • FORS 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • FORS 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual study or research problems.

  • FORS 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of department. 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • FORS 434 - Advanced Forest Roads

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., FORS 341. The purpose of this course is to help students understand the principles and skills of forest road design and the concepts of forest transportation planning. The course will cover the basic topics of road location, design, construction, and maintenance and provide students with techniques to identify the combination of roads, facilities and transport systems which minimize costs and negative environmental impacts.

  • FORS 435 - Advaced Timber Harvesting

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., FORS 341. This course covers the fundamentals of logging feasibility and cost analyses of various timber harvesting systems including the characteristics and performance of ground vehicles, cable and aerial systems; cost factors and cost analysis procedures; safety issues; and environmental impacts of harvesting systems .

  • FORS 436 - Project Appraisal

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., FORS 320 or consent of instructor. A suite of techniques, collectively referred to as project appraisal methods, facilitate evaluation of alternative projects. In this applied, computer laboratory-based course, students will become familiar with the use of discounted cash flow analysis and mathematical programing to evaluate proposed courses of action and recommend the economically efficient alternative. Skills will be developed applying these techniques to problems faced by natural resource managers and policy-makers.

  • FORS 440 - Forest Stand Management

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., FORS 202 or 302; FORS 341; FORS 347 or 349. The management and manipulation of forest stands to reach multiple objectives, with a focus on the planning of forest operations for a community partner.

  • FORS 444 - Applied Methods in Forest Restoration and Utilization

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Meeting all day on Saturdays, and some Sundays, this course involves training students to safely and efficiently identify forest stands to be restored through appropriately-planned management activities including both live and dead timber felling operations, manufacture of sawlogs and pulpwood, proper management of slash and residuals, grapple skidding and the production of lumber using both circular sawmill and bandsaw mill.

  • FORS 481 - Forest Planning

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., FORS 320; FORS 347 or FORS 349 or consent of instr. Integrated multiple use planning at the forest-wide level: defining multi-resource management goals, generating management alternatives, projecting outcomes, assessing environmental impacts, and implementing preferred option.

  • FORS 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • FORS 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual study or research problems.

  • FORS 495 - Wildland RxFire Practicum

    Credits: 3. Offered wintersession. Co-convened with FORS 544. Prereq. Fire experience and Consent of Instructor. An intensive field course providing students with technical training, practical applications, and theoretical foundations in ecological burning for restoration purposes. Class is typically held in southeastern United States.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Co-Convened Course
    • Service Learning

  • FORS 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off-campus. Prior approval must be obtained from faculty advisor and Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • FORS 499 - Senior Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr. Preparation of a major paper based on study or research in a field selected according to the needs and objectives of the student.

  • FORS 505 - Sampling Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Fundamentals of statistical sampling emphasizing natural and environmental resource applications.  Principles of inferences and alternative estimators are studied in the context of simple random, systematic, unequal probability, stratified, and 3P/Poisson designs.  Variable radius plot sampling, line intersect sampling, and other probability proportional to size designs used in forest and ecological inventories are also covered. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 521 - Heur. Opt. for For. Plan.

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq. FORS 481 or equiv. and consent of instr. Modern heuristic optimization techniques and their applications to solving spatially explicit forest planning problems.  Level: Graduate

  • FORS 533 - Use Fire Wldland Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Evolution of federal fire policy is discussed.  Western fire ecology and the planned use of fire for wildlife, range, and forest applications of prescribed fire are presented.  Fire behavior and a fire science vocabulary are introduced.  Students review literature, present seminars, and lead discussions.   Level: Graduate

  • FORS 535 - Applied Forest Ecology

    Credits: 3. Prereq., graduate status or consent of instructor. This course covers the use of ecological theory and data in the design of silvicultural treatments to achieve multiple management objectives, with particular emphasis on forest restoration and climate change adaptation. We examine methods of silvicultural design, including use of historical and contemporary reference conditions, and climate adaptation strategies. Analysis exercises use the open source statistical program and language R for data analysis, visualization, and modeling, especially of spatial point pattern data. Introduction to monitoring and adaptive management of silvicultural treatments. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 538 - Ecological Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered in the Fall. Prerequisites: STAT451/452 or equivalent.  This is an applied course covering advanced statistical modeling techniques using examples from forestry, ecology, and the environmental sciences.  Covers data management, visualization, and scripting with R, an open source data analysis and statistics platform. Explores various parametric and semi-parametric modeling strategies that allow for non-linear response functions and/or non-Gaussian response distributions.  Estimation and inference in the context of generalized linear models, generalized additive models, and classification and regression trees are discussed using examples from the scientific literature.  Lays the foundation for subsequent graduate-level analytic coursework.   Level: Graduate

  • FORS 540 - Distrubance Ecology

    Credits: 3. Prereq., graduate status or consent of instructor. This course covers foundational disturbance ecological concepts; examines important and influential disturbance ecology theories; and introduces important disturbance agents and processes operating in temperate and boreal forest ecosystems. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 544 - Adv. Wildland RXFire Practicum

    Credits: 3. Offered wintersession. Co-convened with FORS 495. Prereq. Consent of Instructor. An intensive field course providing students with technical training, practical applications, and theoretical foundations in ecological burning for restoration purposes. Students will practice leadership skills by supervising and training fire personnel in application of prescribed fire. Class typically held in southeastern United States.  Credit is not allowed for both FORS495 Wildland Prescribed Fire Practicum and FORS544 Prescribed Fire Practicum. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Co-Convened Course
    • Service Learning

  • FORS 545 - Silviculture Research

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.; prereq. or coreq., FOR 347 or equiv. Reading and discussion of scientific literature related to silvicultural practice and science. Different topic each semester. Students become familiar with silviculture literature, develop skills for scrutinizing scientific literature, and examine silvicultural topics in detail. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 551 - Digital Image Processing

    Credits: 4. Offered intermittently. Prereq., FORS 351 or consent of instr. Fundamentals of electro-optical digital remote sensors, data compilation, preprocessing, and pattern recognition. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 1. (R-12). Offered Spring.  Prereq. graduate standing.  Presentations by students, faculty, and professionals on issues and topics in their field.    Level: Graduate

  • FORS 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual study or research problems. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

  • FORS 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • FORS 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Preparation of Master of Ecosystem Management professional paper. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 697 - Graduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Independent graduate research in forest management, wood science, soils, wildlife management, silviculture, recreation and other topic areas. Level: Graduate

  • FORS 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Preparation of thesis/dissertation. Level: Graduate

Nat Resourc Science & Mgmt

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  • NRSM 121S - Nature of Montana

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  An exploration of the major natural resource management issues facing the people of Montana and the social processes to manage environmental conflicts. Provides an introduction to the function of ecological systems and the impacts of human uses on the environment and looks at strategies for addressing global climate change, ex-urban population growth, and protecting environmental quality.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • NRSM 170 - International Envir. Change

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. An introduction to natural and anthropogenic environmental change from ancient to contemporary times. Exploration of the historical role and importance of ecological disturbance on the development and maintenance of terrestrial ecosystems around the world. Introduction to fields of study available in the College of Forestry and Conservation.

  • NRSM 191 - 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.

  • NRSM 200 - Nat.Resource Professional Wrtg

    Credits: 3. Offered fall and spring to College of Forestry and Conservation majors. Prereq., WRIT 101. Students synthesize scientific literature and, using appropriate evidence and APA style, write natural-resources-based documents appropriate for distribution to scientists, managers, and the public.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • NRSM 210N - Soils, Water and Climate

    Credits: 3. Prereq., M 115 or M 121 or M 122 or M 151 or M 162 or M 171 or M 172. The factors affecting earth’s terrestrial ecosystems are rapidly changing, and understanding their impact on ecosystem services to humanity is becoming increasingly important and yet complex. In this course, students will explore how climate, water and soils interact to shape Earth’s biosphere. We will introduce students to a number of fundamental concepts in climate, hydrology, and soil science to gain a comprehensive view of the factors that shape and affect all terrestrial ecosystems. Through a series of lectures and field-based laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of climate and hydrology that influence soil development, how they vary across small spatial scales, and how these physical, chemical, and biological processes interact to affect soil development. Ultimately, this class will introduce students to intimate relationship between climate, water, and soils, and how they interact to affect patterns of vegetation we see across the biosphere.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • NRSM 215 - Field Studies in Conservation

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Open to Resource Conservation Majors. Field study focusing on flora and fauna, history of land use and ecological change, contemporary forest management, conservation and community development in western Montana.

  • NRSM 265 - Elements of Ecological Restora

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., one course in the ecological or biological sciences: BIOO 105N, BIOB 160N, BIOB 170N, BIOB 172, BIOE 370, BIOE 428, BIOE 447 or BIOE 448; or FORS 330; or NRSM 271N or NRSM 462 or consent of instructor. Overview of the natural and social science elements of ecological restoration, including the ecological foundations of restoration, practices used to restore terrestrial and aquatic habitats, philosophical and ethical challenges involved, and current initiatives in Montana and the United States. Includes Saturday field trips.

  • NRSM 271N - Conservation Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. An overview of ecological concepts and how ecology is applied to further our understanding of ecosystems and conservation.  Topics include: ecosystems functions and values, biomes, natural selection and speciation, biodiversity, succession, climate change, fragmentation, protected areas, impacts of exotic species and other human influences on ecosystem functions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • NRSM 273 - Wilderness/Civ Field Stds

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.  Field studies in ecology and conservation.  Includes natural history, field journaling, ecological monitoring, protected area management, and community conservation.  One-day trips as well as extended backcountry trips.  Part of the Wilderness and Civilization program.  

  • NRSM 281 - Science of Climate Change

    Credits: 3. This course provides an introduction to Earth’s climate system and the scientific evidence of climate change. This course explores how past climate has shaped Earth's ecosystem and how humans are currently altering Earth's climate system, as well as potential future climate scenarios. Through this course students will gain a better understanding of Earth's energy budget, the global carbon cycle, and potential impacts of climate change. This class is open to all undergraduates, both science and non-science majors, and counts toward the Climate Change Studies minor.

  • NRSM 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R 12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors; new courses or one time offerings of current topics.

  • NRSM 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of department. 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

  • NRSM 311 - Field Stds ecol/Human Commun

    Credits: 2 TO 3. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Via extended backcountry travel, experiential examination of the structure and function of the ecosystems occurring within the course area. Also investigates the relationship of those ecosystems with the people that manage, live, and work in the area. Offered by the Wild Rockies Field Institute.

  • NRSM 321 - Field Stds Energy Syst Montana

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Offered Summer. Via an extended bicycle tour of Montana, students examine a variety of energy developments and their environmental, social, and economic implications.

  • NRSM 335 - Environmental Entomology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd years. An introduction to the importance of insects in ecosystem function and process, and their use in ecological monitoring as indicators of ecological change, degradation, and the efficacy of ecological restoration efforts. This course also covers the effects of climate change and biological invasions in the context of both pest and beneficial insect species.

  • NRSM 344 - Ecosystem Science and Restoration Capstone

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., junior or senior standing in Ecological Restoration and successful completion of NRSM 265 and one advanced ecology course: BIOE 370, BIOE 428, BIOE 447, BIOE 448, FORS 330, or NRSM 462.; and completion or concurrent enrollment in NRSM 465. This five-credit, service-learning course is the planning course for the capstone experience for students in the Ecosystem Science and Restoration major (although it is also open to students pursuing other majors). It is designed to get students active in research in ecosystem science and restoration ecology or in the application of ecological principles to restoration practice. The course includes lectures, labs, and hands-on experience working with ecologists and restoration practitioners from local government agencies, NGOs, or other organizations.

  • NRSM 345 - Watershed Dynamics

    Credits: 3. Coreq. ENST 291, 391 392, NRSM 346. Offered each autumn by Northwest Connections. Via hands on application in rural Montana, students investigate watershed function; introductory stream hydrology and morphology; and fish, amphibian and aquatic furbearer habitat characteristics. The course also explores impacts of road building, timber harvest, and watershed fragmentation on watershed and stream function, fish habitat, and fish populations.

  • NRSM 352 - Mountain Environment and Dev

    Credits: 3. Offered summer only. Coreq., PTRM 353.  This course covers the contentious issues surrounding environment and development in the Himalaya using the Garhwal region of India as the example.

  • NRSM 360 - Rangeland Mgt (equiv 260)

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. An introduction to rangelands and their management, grazing influences, class of animal, grazing capacity, control of livestock distribution, improvements, competition and interrelationships with wildlife. Laboratory exercises to gain on-site experience on topics and concepts presented in lectures.

  • NRSM 370S - Wildland Conserv Pol/Govrnance

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Examination of the historical, philosophical, and legislative background for development and management of our national system of wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national parks; their place in our social structure. Part of the Wilderness and Civilization program.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • NRSM 374 - Yellowstone Studies

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Ecological and sociopolitical perspectives on the greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Topics include winter ecology, biodiversity conservation, national park planning and management, winter recreation, fire, and wildlife. Field course in the Yellowstone area. Part of the Wilderness and Civilization Program.

  • NRSM 379 - Collab in Nat Res Decisions

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Political and social processes affecting natural resource decisions. Examination of cases of multi-party collaboration in forestry, range, and watershed management issues.

  • NRSM 385 - Watershed Hydrology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 115 or M 121 or M 122 or M 151 or M 162 or M 171 or M 172. An introduction to physical and biological controls over water movement and storage in the environment, and how those controls are affected by land management practices.

  • NRSM 386 - Watershed Hydrology Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Coreq., NRSM 385 or consent of instr. An introduction to basic watershed measurement and analysis techniques. Lab exercises designed around the use of spreadsheets and computer graphics.

  • NRSM 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 TO 12. (R 12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors; new courses or one time offerings of current topics.

  • NRSM 395 - Community-Based Approaches to Wildlife Conservation

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered each summer by Northwest Connections. Via field-based study in western Montana, students learn emerging strategies for reducing human-wildlife conflicts while considering ecological, economical, and societal impacts. Coreq., ENST 395 Wildlife Policy & Rural Communities and Field Ecology of Threatened & Endangered Species in the Northern Rockies. The course emphasizes the multiple perspectives of stakeholders and the importance of striving for collaborative solutions to conflicts over wildlife management and controversial species.

  • NRSM 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of department. 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • NRSM 404 - Wilderness in American Context

    Credits: 4. An expansive treatment of the history of the wilderness preservation movement in the United States.  Introduction to the successive influences of philosophy, science, art and politics on society's relationship with wilderness.  Discussion of the Wilderness Act of 1964.

  • NRSM 408 - Global Cycles and Climate

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Same as CCS 408. An analysis of the earths major global biogeochemical cycles with a focus on the ways and extent to which each of them influences and interacts with the global climate system.  

  • NRSM 415 - Environmental Soil Science

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years Prereq., ENSC 245N or NRSM 210N or consent of instr. A detailed analysis of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils and how they function, with a focus on soil processes and how they affect, and are affected by human activities. Specific topics include element cycling, water quality, the effects of environmental change soil biogeochemistry, plant-soil interactions, and the consequences of large-scale disturbances on soil processes.

  • NRSM 418 - Ecosystem Climatology

    Credits: 3. Interactions between the biosphere and atmosphere to advanced undergraduate students and graduate students. This course will explore the interactions between Earth’s biosphere and atmosphere and how they affect climate over a range of scales. We will focus on the exchange of energy, mass, and important elements between the biosphere and atmosphere and how this exchange can lead to fascinating feedbacks in Earth’s climate system. Basic physics and math is not required but it is recommended.

  • NRSM 422 - Nat Res Policy/Administration

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Policy formation in the United States and a survey of the major resource policies interpreted in their historical and political contexts.

  • NRSM 424 - Community Forestry & Conservtn

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Co-convened with NRSM 524. In-depth examination of the history, theory and management issues faced in community-driven forestry and conservation in the United States and abroad.  Cannot get credit for both NRSM 424 and NRSM 524.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • NRSM 425 - Nat Res & Envir Economics

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate spring. Prereq., ENSC 201S or FORS 320; and M 115, M 121, M 122, M 151, M 162, M 171, or 172. Introduction to analytical approaches for economic analysis of management of non-renewable resources, fisheries, forests, threatened and endangered species, and the atmosphere.

  • NRSM 426 - Climate and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Co-convened with NRSM 526. This course examines the social and political aspects of climate change, with a focus on international and domestic processes and cases. Cannot get credit for both NRSM 426 and NRSM 526.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • NRSM 449E - Climate Change Ethics/Policy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as CCS 449E. This course focuses on the ethical dimensions of climate change policy. It will cover the following major topics: (1) climate change, personal and collective responsibilities, (2) ethics, climate change and scientific uncertainty, (3) distributive justice and international climate change negotiations, (4) intergenerational justice and climate change policy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • NRSM 455 - Riparian Ecology & Management

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., successful completion or concurrent enrollment in NRSM 385 and completion of one of the following introductory ecology courses: BIOE 172, BIOE 370, BIOE 428, BIOE 447, BIOE 448, FORS 330, or NRSM 462. Importance of riparian/wetland areas and the complexities associated with their management for short and long term benefits.

  • NRSM 462 - Rangeland Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. NRSM 210N; and BIOO 105N or BIOB 170N or BIOE 172N or BIOB 160N or FORS 240; and FORS 201 or STAT 216 or SOCI 202 or WILD 240 or PSYX 222. We will discuss the ecological principles and processes that drive the structure and function of rangeland ecosystems. We will focus on the intersections of plant, animal, ecosystem, and landscape ecology. We will weave in discussions of management to understand how rangeland dynamics contribute and respond to differing management paradigms.

  • NRSM 465 - Foundations of Restoration Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate or junior or senior standing and NRSM 265 and one 300-400 level ecology courses: BIOE 370, BIOE 428, BIOE 447, BIOE 448, FORS 330, or NRSM 462; or consent of instructor. This course covers the primary ecological theories that inform the practice of ecological restoration. Topics include the dynamic nature of ecological systems, community assembly, biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, food web dynamics, ecological engineering, macroecology, and statistical issues and study design.

  • NRSM 475 - Environment & Development

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Co-convened with NRSM 575. Examines key social forces that influence how individuals, groups and nation-states understand and live within their bio-physical environments, especially policies and processes relating to development, corporate capitalism, globalization, culture, class and other forms of power and social relations. Pays close attention to ways both indigenous and introduced resource use and management practices (including conservation) variably impact people of different races, classes, genders, cultures and livelihood practices. Cannot get credit for both NRSM 475 and NRSM 575.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • NRSM 489E - Ethics Forestry & Conservation

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior or senior standing. Theoretical and practical ethical issues affecting the management of natural resources in national forests and on other public lands.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • NRSM 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., senior standing and successful completion or concurrent enrollment in NRSM 495; and consent of instr.  This seminar provides a forum for students to share the results of practicum projects conducted in NRSM 495.  Each student will lead at least one seminar during the semester.

  • NRSM 495 - ESR Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every semester. Prereq., senior standing in the Ecological Resotration major and successful completion of NRSM 344, a faculty-approved practicum proposal; and consent of instructor. The goal of this service-learning practicum is for students to gain real-world experience in research, monitoring, or project implementation. Students will implement a project under the supervision of faculty and mentors from local management agencies, organizations or other sponsors.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • NRSM 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off-campus. Prior approval must be obtained from faculty advisor and Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • NRSM 499 - Senior Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr. Preparation of a major paper based on study or research in a field selected according to the needs and objectives of the student.

  • NRSM 513 - Nat Res Conflict Resolution

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as ENST 513 and LAW 613. Examines the basic framework for preventing and resolving natural resource and environmental conflicts in America. Reviews the history of alternative approaches, emphasizes the theory and practice of collaboration, and considers future trends. This highly interactive course uses lectures, guest speakers, case studies, and simulations. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 515 - Enivro Negotiation Mediation

    Credits: 3. Same as COMM 515 and ENST 515. This course prepares students to effectively engage in multiparty negotiation on natural resource and environmental issues. It is grounded in theory and provides an opportunity to develop practical skills in both negotiation and facilitation/mediation. Guest speakers, case studies, and simulations allow students to develop, test, and refine best practices. The course is face-paced, highly interactive, and serves as the second of three required courses in the Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 524 - Community Forestry & Conservtn

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Co-convened with NRSM 424. In-depth examination of agroforestry, community forestry, and opportunities and constraints to the use of trees in rural development and protected areas management. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • NRSM 526 - Climate and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Co-convened with NRSM 426. This course applies relevant social and political theory to the problem of climate change and examines the social science of climate change. Cannot get credit for both NRSM 426 and NRSM 526. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • NRSM 532 - Forest Ecosystem Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Graduate standing only. Logical strategies for transforming ecosystem complexity into simplified simulation models with emphasis on space/time scaling and environmental policy relevance. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 560 - Am Wilderness Phil & Policy

    Credits: 4. History of the American Wilderness idea and associated policies, including the Wilderness Act and implementing regulations.  Current management challenges also covered. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 561 - Manag Wilderness Ecosystems

    Credits: 4. Ecosystem science and policies and management practices related to managing specific resources, such as air, wildlife, and water, within wilderness.  Management of non-conforming uses is also covered. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 563 - Wilderness Planning

    Credits: 4. Planning theory and effective plan development, including principles and practices of public involvement.  Includes examination of primary planning frameworks. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 570 - Political Ecology

    Credits: 3. Graduate seminar on key theories, issues and literature in the subfield of Political Ecology, an interdisciplinary environmental social science approach which integrates how political, economic, cultural and ecological processes interact and shape society nature relations. Case examples are drawn from both the North and South. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 571 - Int'l Conserv & Develop

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Critical review of selected international natural resource development, conservation and management approaches and experiences. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 575 - Environment & Development

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Co-convened with NRSM 475. Examines key social forces that influence how individuals, groups and nation-states understand and live within their bio-physical environments, especially policies and processes relating to development, corporate capitalism, globalization, culture, class and other forms of power and social relations. Pays close attention to ways both indigenous and introduced resource use and management practices (including conservation) variably impact people of different races, classes, genders, cultures and livelihood practices. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 579 - Collaborative Conservation

    Credits: 3. (R-4) Offered every semester. Same as ENST 579 and LAW 679. Prerequisite, ENST 513 or consent of instructor. Designed as the capstone experience of the Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program. Provides practical experience in multi-party collaboration and conflict resolution. Students may design their own project in consultation with the director of the NRCR Program, or participate in a project organized and convened by faculty. Projects may be conducted year-round. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12). Offered intermittently.  Prereq. graduate standing.  Presentations by student, faculty, and associates on issues and topics in their field.   Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 596 - Indepedent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual study or research problems. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • NRSM 597 - Graduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Independent graduate research in forest management, wood science, soils, wildlife management, silviculture, recreation and other topic areas. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-12) Offered every term.  Practical application of academic learning in an off-campus placement.  Prior approval must be obtained from faculty supervisor. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term.  Professional paper preparation. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 622 - Advanced Prolems in Env Policy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years.  Examines environmental policy problems and contemporary issues in environmental policy, law, and administration.  Policy tools, concepts and research resources introduced.  Numerous problems, themes, and issues in environmental policy analyzed.  Readings-based seminar; students lead most reviews and discussions. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 695 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 697 - Graduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Independent graduate research in forest management, wood science, soils, wildlife management, silviculture, recreation and other topic areas. Level: Graduate

  • NRSM 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term.  Thesis/dissertation preparation. Level: Graduate

Parks, Tour & Recreation Mgmt

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  • PTRM 355 - Wild. Med. And Risk Mgmt.

    Credits: 5. This course will train students in injury and illness prevention in a backcountry setting while emphasizing risk management principles. The course also trains students in the treatment and long-term management of medical emergencies in the backcountry, including improvised litters and splints. Instructors cover decision making involved in dislocation reduction, medication administration, and evacuation protocols.  Risk management topics include participant screening, emergency response plans, risk matrices, and incident reporting. Co-requisites include HHP 332, Emergency Medical Technician and Incident Management; and PTRM 356, Wilderness Rescue and Survival Skills.

  • PTRM 356 - Wild. Rescue and Survival

    Credits: 5. This course is ideal for outdoor leaders involved in extended backcountry trips and those individuals seeking employment with search and rescue units, ski patrols and wilderness trip leading organizations. Students will be prepared to handle emergencies in high-elevation, winter conditions as well as in tropical and swiftwater environments. They will also be prepared for extended care of patients and rescuers in remote and challenging environments. Students will study navigation including landform interpretation of maps and use of map rulers to determine lat/long and UTM coordinates, as well as practical use of maps, compass and GPS. The course includes 3 days of Swiftwater Rescue training, as well as 3 days of Level I Avalanche training. An overnight, winter rescue scenario typically in conjunction with Missoula County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team, as well as training in rescue helicopter operations with St. Patrick Hospital’s LifeFlight medics, complete the suite of practical experiences. Co-Requisites include HHP 332, Emergency Medical Technician and Incident Management; and PTRM 355, Wilderness Medicine and Risk Management.

  • PTRM 582 - Concept of Wilderness & PA

    Credits: 3. (R-3). Offered autumn. Theoretical and philosophical imperatives for the establishment of different forms of parks, wilderness and protected areas.  In-depth discussion of the objectives and purposes for management of these areas, and of the current criticisms and attacks on their intellectual foundation.  Level: Graduate

Writing

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  • WRIT 222 - Technical Approach to Writing

    Credits: 2. Offered every term. Restricted to majors in Forsetry, Resource Management, Park and Recreation, Wilderness Studies, and Wildlife Biology. Emphasis on strategy, style and tone in effective technical prose. Traditions of technical writing and how to adopt a wide range of tones and styles in writing various technical documents to diverse audiences. Focus on more effective technical sentences, paragraphs and larger writing components. Assignments include analyses, summaries, employment documents, research reports, case studies and editing/revision exercises.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

Nat Resourc Science & Mgmt

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  • NRSM 373 - Wilderness and Civilization

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Social and cultural perspectives on the wilderness idea and wildland practices. Course topics include history of wilderness and the wilderness movement, various philosophical viewpoints on wilderness, protected area management issues, and how wilderness fits into larger landscapes and societies. Part of the Wilderness and Civilization program.

  • NRSM 405 - Mgt of Wilderness Resource

    Credits: 4. An ecology-based treatment of wilderness management.  Brief overview of fundamental ecological principles followed by an examination of their specific and often unique applications to wilderness ecosystems.  Presentation of basic wilderness management principles and guidelines.  Discussion of nonconforming wilderness uses.

  • NRSM 406 - Wilderness Mgt Planning

    Credits: 3. Exploration of basic planning theory, concepts, effective plan writing, and the characteristics of successful planning and implementation.  In-depth treatment of the Limits of Acceptable Change planning framework.  Comparison and evaluation of the different planning approaches used by the four wilderness managing agencies.

  • NRSM 491 - Special Topics

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

Parks, Tour & Recreation Mgmt

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  • PTRM 150 - Current Issues in PTRM

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. This course will explore issues related to recreation and tourism in western Montana. This is a field based course designed to get students outside the classroom. Students will have a chance to visit outdoor recreation areas and meet recreation and tourism managers.

  • PTRM 191 - 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.

  • PTRM 210S - Nature Tourism & Comm Rec

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to the tourism and commercial recreation industries. Provides initial link between the natural environment and business operations. Combination of introductory business philosophies, economics, and natural resource management into a framework for future reference and course work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • PTRM 217S - Parks & Outdoor Rec. Mgmt.

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. The management of land as an environment for outdoor recreation. Understanding the relationship between the visitor, resource base and management policies. Recreation planning on multiple use forest lands, parks, wilderness areas and private lands.

  • PTRM 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.

  • PTRM 300 - Recreation Behavior

    Credits: 3. Offere spring. Prereq., PTRM 217S. This course provides an understanding of recreation behavior in wildland and nature-based tourism oriented settings. Students will learn about theories/conceptual frameworks from social and environmental psychology and their application to visitor management issues in the wildland recreation and nature-base tourism fields.

  • PTRM 310 - Nat Res Interp and Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., COMX 111A or THTR 120A, junior or senior standing in PTRM or RECM. Principles, concepts, techniques essential to providing high quality interpretive programs in natural or cultural history.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Upper-Division

  • PTRM 345X - Sustaining Human Soc & Nat Env

    Credits: 3 TO 6. Offered Winter and Summer. These field-based, experiential classes focus on the environmental and conservation concerns, as well as the modern and traditional cultures, of Australia, New Zealand, or Fiji.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • PTRM 353 - Tourism & Sustnbility Mountain

    Credits: 3. Offered summer only. Coreq. NRSM 352.  In this course we will explore the opportunities and challenges of development with particular reference to nature-based tourism and sustainability in an isolated but rapidly globalizing region of the Himalaya. Students will learn through extensive readings, class discussions, direct field experience (including living in a remote mountain village), meetings with development officials, sustainability activists and stakeholders in the region.

  • PTRM 380 - Rec Admin & Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The theories, principles and practices that shape the administration of recreation opportunities offered through public, nonprofit and private agencies and organizations. Course content includes leadership roles of recreation managers, organizational structure, management, legality, risk management, staffing, communication and public relations.

  • PTRM 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • PTRM 392 - Independent Study

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

  • PTRM 394 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Variable topics by visiting scholars.

  • PTRM 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PTRM 407 - Mnging Rec Res in Wilderness

    Credits: 3. Examination of strategies to management recreation in a wilderness setting. Addresses management of visitor use and experiences, measuring and monitoring biophysical and social impacts, effective education and interpretation, and law enforcement. 

  • PTRM 418 - Winter Wilderness Field Stdies

    Credits: 3. Examination of wilderness values, management issues and strategies, winter ecology and snow science, risk management and group leadership, and traditional skills.  Winter field course in the Swan Valley and Mission Mountains Wilderness.  Offered wintersession.

  • PTRM 450 - Pre-Practicum Prof Prep

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. A pre-practicum class to provide orientation for the practicum, PTRM 495 (RECM 460).

  • PTRM 451 - Tourism & Sustainability

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PTRM 210, or consent of instructor. Theories and conceptual models are applied to analyzing relationships between the integration of planning theories to sustainability concepts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PTRM 482 - Wilderness & Protctd Area Mgt

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PTRM 217S, or consent of instructor. Examination of the origin, evolution, and application of the park concept on state, federal, and international levels. Evaluation of legislation, philosophy, and policy leading to consideration of goals, objectives, and strategies for wilderness and protected area management.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PTRM 484 - PTRM Field Measurement Tech

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Co-req. with either PTRM 485 or PTRM 451. Field measurement and management techniques critical in park, tourism & recreation management. Includes measurement of impacts on biophysical and social attributes of park, tourism & recreation settings.

  • PTRM 485 - Recreation Planning

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PTRM 217S and PTRM 300. Offered autumn. Needs of recreation opportunities and response to those needs through planning, demand assessment and resource analysis.

  • PTRM 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • PTRM 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual study of research problems.

  • PTRM 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior standing in wildlife biology or consent of instr. Analysis and discussion led by students of current topics in wildlife biology.

  • PTRM 495 - Practicum in PTRM

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-15) Offered every term. Prereq., PTRM 380, PTRM 450, senior standing, and consent of instr. Supervised pre-professional practice in approved parks, tourism & recreation management agencies.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PTRM 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from faculty advisor and Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PTRM 499 - Senior Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., consent of instr.; senior standing.  Preparation of major paper based on study or research of a topic selected with an advisor according to needs and objectives of student.

  • PTRM 500 - Conserv Social Sci Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., a course in statistics or consent of instr. The nature of scientific research, planning research projects, organization and presentation of research results.  Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 517 - Advanced Visitor Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Managing visitors in protected areas is an increasingly important. The U.S. National Park Service, for example, receives about 275 million visits per year. These visits impact both the parks and society on numerous levels. Many of the most perplexing issues associated with Protected Area Management are also visitor experience or access related. Visitors are managed to fulfill mandates, build constituencies for protected areas, generate income and improve the human condition. In the past four decades several visitor management strategies and tactics have been developed and evaluated. Examples of these strategies include changing physical places or facilities to accommodate use, changing the character of uses and visitors, emphasizing education or law enforcement, developing concessions etc. Within those broad strategies are also numerous tactics that have been tried in numerous contexts. Charging user fees, rationing use, using passive vs. active interventions into the visitor experience are tactical examples. In our globalizing profession these strategies and tactics are being challenged to perform within the context of a variety of governance and institutional arrangements. While most approaches were developed for public land settings, they are now being used on private lands, in communal settings, or in areas of international importance. The central challenge of this course is to analyze the effectiveness and appropriateness of visitor management strategies for a variety of issues and in a variety of institutional contexts. To be sure our efforts connect both theoretical and applied perspectives, we will use a single case for the organization of the course. That case is developing a visitor management plan for the Going to the Sun Road Corridor in Glacier National Park. This is a real process that the professor is cooperatively involved with. We will meet one or two times per week depending on the needs of the group. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 554 - Geographies of Tourism

    Credits: 3. Consent of Instructor. This graduate level course will focus on geographic concepts such as place, space, and scale and their applications in tourism research. We will also cover spatial analysis techniques and their uses in tourism studies. The course will begin with an introduction to geography and its importance in tourism studies. Next, background on concepts and theories developed within the field of geography will be provided. From there we will begin to discuss ideas of space, place, landscapes and scale. In our discussion of scale we will focus on the politics of scale and ideas of globalization and the global-local nexus. This will lead into a discussion of networks and flows as they apply to tourism. We will also explore political geographies and gendered landscapes as they apply to tourism. Finally, we will explore some spatial analysis techniques used by geographers studying tourism. The course materials will be structured to give students information on how each topic is conceptualized by geographers, current theoretical debates relating to the topic and its applications in tourism research. The course will rely heavily on current literature, mainly from peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. Students will be expected to engage with these concepts through the literature in writing and discussion. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 562 - Manage Rec Res Wilderness

    Credits: 3. Same as FORS 562.  Current research, theory, and management approaches to recreation management in wilderness, including monitoring and management of visitor impacts and experiences. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 574 - Perspectives in Human Dimen

    Credits: 3. Consent of instructor. This course will provide graduate students with an understanding of multiple perspectives in human dimensions of natural resources. The course is intended to be broad in nature in order to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the topics. Students will read and discuss foundational pieces by Orr and Leopold (among others) and explore newer readings on current research. The course will cover social psychological and sociological perspectives and discuss key issues such as scale, multidisciplinary research, sustainability and social diversity in natural resources. Students will be challenged to approach natural resources issues from multiple perspectives, not just the perspective they are most familiar with. Students will be able to communicate effectively among social scientists and be able to integrate diverse perspectives. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 583 - Research & Dev. Tourism & Rec.

    Credits: 3. This course will use Montana as a case study to understand tourism and recreation research and the tourism and recreation industry. From an applied research prospective, students will learn the intricacies of how to design a research program to support a tourism and recreation industry where the data and decision making tools for marketing professionals, land managers, planners, and political entities are generated. How do you build your relationships, work with advisory councils, pick your issues to study, design your methodologies, collect and analyze data, and tell the story so it is applicable to the industry yet objective and science driven? Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 594 - Conservation Soc Sci Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-3) Offered Spring.  Same as NRSM 594.  Prereq. graduate standing.  Presentations by students, faculty, and associates on issues and topics in their field.    Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual study or research problems. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • PTRM 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing. Independent graduate research in parks, tourism, and recreation management. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from faculty advisor and Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PTRM 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Preparation of professional paper. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 695 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PTRM 697 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • PTRM 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing. Preparation of thesis/dissertation. Level: Graduate

Recreation Management

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  • RECM 405 - Manage Wilderness Res

    Credits: 4. An ecology-based treatment of wilderness management. Brief overview of fundamental ecological principles followed by an examination of their specifice and often unique application to wilderness ecosystems. Presentation of basic wilderness management principles and guidelines. Discussion of nonconforming wilderness uses.

Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical /Pharmaceutical Sci

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  • BMED 545 - Research Lab Rotations

    Credits: 2 TO 3. (R 6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BMED 443 or graduate standing. Experience in research methods in departmental research laboratories. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 581 - Research Seminar Biomed

    Credits: 1. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Oral and written presentations of experimental research results and selected literature topics in biomedical science. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 582 - Research Seminar Neurosci.

    Credits: 1. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Oral and written presentations of experimental research results and selected literature topics in neuroscience. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 583 - Research Seminar Toxicol

    Credits: 1. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Oral and written presentations of experimental research results and selected literature topics in toxicology. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 593 - Current Research Literature

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Readings and discussion of current research literature. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1. (R 6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior or graduate standing. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., senior or graduate standing. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 9) Offered every term. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 597 - Research (MS)

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 10) Offered every term. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 599 - Thesis (MS)

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 10) Offered every term. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 605 - Biomedical Research Ethics

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Overview of biomedical research ethics and regulations. Topics include ethics and morality in science, scientific integrity, conflicts of interest, human and animal experimentation, intellectual property, plagiarism. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 609 - Biomedical Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Experimental design and statistical analysis relevant to the biomedical sciences. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 610 - Neuropharmacology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BMED 613 or 661 or consent of instr. Focus on current areas of research and research technologies in neuropharmacology. Development of presentations and research grant proposals. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 613 - Pharmacology I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOC 380 or equiv. Fundamentals of pharmacology and drug action. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 614 - Pharmacology II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., BMED 613. Fundamentals of pharmacology and drug action. Continuation of BMED 613. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 615 - Molecular Pharmacology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., consent of instr. Focus on the basic theories, principles, and practical implications of receptor pharmacology to quantify drug activity. Major emphasis in pharmacodynamics with some time devoted to related pharmacokinetic parameters. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 620 - Cardiovas Pharm & Tox

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BMED 613 or 641, or consent of instr. Recent advances in pharmacology and toxicology of the cardiovascular system. In-depth study of regulatory mechanisms and the effect of immune response and xenobiotics on cardiovascular function. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 621 - Drug Design

    Credits: 4. Offered alternate years. Prereq., Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry or consent of instr. Introduction to the main concepts in medicinal chemistry. Laboratory experience in instrumental analysis, interpreting NMR, MS cleavage, and structure elucidation Level: Graduate

  • BMED 622 - Drug Pharmacodynamics

    Credits: 4. Offered alternate years. Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry or consent of instr. Introduction and topical coverage of how drugs form complexes with biological targets to cause an array of responses. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 623 - Drug Diversity

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry or consent of instr. Topics in chemogenomics and diversity oriented synthesis will be covered. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 624 - Methods in Medicinal Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., Organic chemistry and biochemistry or consent of instr. Novel approaches to small molecule therapeutics for disease targeting. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 625 - Drug Synthesis

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An introduction to the past and current synthetic approaches and total syntheses of biologically active drugs. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 626 - Res Meth Biochem Pharm

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory course intended to familiarize students with the instruments, and expertise of current research techniques in the biomedical sciences. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 627 - Professional Development

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry or consent of instr. Developmental training in presentations, writing, reviewing, literature research, teaching, research methods, grant writing, ethics, and business aspects in medicinal chemistry. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 628 - Grantsmanship

    Credits: 1. This course is designed to provide graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with the necessary background, tools and hands on experience to be able to confidently write and submit a research grant. The focus is on preparing a fellowship application although training will be provided for more typical investigator initiated grants. The entire process from conception, preparation, review and revision will be covered. This course will be a requirement for students on training grants. No prerequisites are required. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 630 - Pharmacogenetics

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BIOC 380 or 481. The genetic basis of differential drug activity. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 632 - Advanced Pharmacokinetics

    Credits: 4. Offered Fall. Recent developments and emerging concepts in theoretical and experimental pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, and drug disposition. Critical analysis of the current literature. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 637 - Topics in Pharm Sci

    Credits: 1. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Current topics in the pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, medicinal chemistry, and drug design and development. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 641 - Toxicology I-Principles

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOC 481 or equiv. Introduction to toxicology. Topics include general principles, risk assessment, organ system toxicology, introduction to carcinogenesis, and genetic toxicology. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 642 - Toxicology II-Agents

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BMED 641. Toxic agents and the diseases caused by those agents. Includes common toxicants in the environment and occupational settings as well as drug induced toxicity. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 643 - Cellular & Molecular Tox

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BMED 641. Cellular and molecular mechanisms of toxicity. Includes apoptosis, regulation of cell cycle, genetic toxicology, and signal transduction pathways in toxicity. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 644 - Immunopharm/Immunotox

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., MICB 410 or equiv. The impacts of xenobiotic agents on the immune system. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 645 - Respiratory Toxicology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BMED 641. The lung and associated immune systems and their response to inhaled immunogenic and toxicological agents. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 646 - Neurotoxicology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BMED 641 or 661. Mechanisms of major neurotoxins and neurological disease. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 647 - Topics in Toxicology

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., BMED 613, or 641, or 661. Current topics in toxicology. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 657 - Topics in Immunology

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., MICB 410 or equiv. Current topics in immunology. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 661 - Neuroscience I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOC 380 or equiv. Overview of the structure and function of the nervous system. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 662 - Neuroscience II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., BMED 661. Fundamentals of developmental neuroscience, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience and computational neuroscience. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 667 - Topics in Neurobiology

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every year. Prereq., BMED 661. Current topics in neuroscience. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 668 - Neuropathology

    Credits: 4. Prereq., BMED 347 or BMED 661. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the pathological findings in neurological disease, and their biological basis. This course will provide neuroscience graduate students with a clear description of molecular and cellular processes and reactions that are relevant to the normal and abnormal functioning of the nervous system. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 694 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R 6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior or graduate standing. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 697 - Research (PhD)

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-50) Offered every term. Level: Graduate

  • BMED 699 - Dissertation (PhD)

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-50) Offered every term. Level: Graduate

Pharmacy

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  • PHAR 110N - Use & Abuse of Drugs

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Drug dependence and abuse.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHAR 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R 16) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • PHAR 324 - Medicinal Plants

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Offered autumn. Same as AAHS 324. Plants and other natural substances which nourish, heal, injure, or alter the conscious mind.

  • PHAR 328 - Antimicrobial Agents

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOM 400. Chemical characteristics, biochemical mechanisms, and pharmacological properties of drugs used in treating infections caused by microorganisms.

  • PHAR 331 - Pharmaceutics

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 222, first professional year standing. Physical pharmacy and dosage forms.

  • PHAR 341 - Physiological Systems I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 222, PHSX 205N, BIOB 260/261. Principles of anatomy, normal and abnormal physiology.

  • PHAR 342 - Physiological Systems II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 341. Continuation of 341.

  • PHAR 361 - Pharm Sci Lab I

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Coreq., PHAR 300, PHAR 341. Laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical sciences.

  • PHAR 362 - Pharm Sci Lab II

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 361; coreq., PHAR 331 and 342. Continuation of 361.

  • PHAR 371 - Integrated Studies I

    Credits: 1. Prereq., first professional year standing in pharmacy. Small group conferences designed to develop professional skills while integrating material from other pharmacy courses.

  • PHAR 372 - Integrated Studies II

    Credits: 1. Prereq., PHAR 371. Continuation of 371.

  • PHAR 381 - Pharmaceutical Biochemistry

    Credits: 4. Offered every Autumn.  Prereq., admission to Pharmacy School.  Fundamental biochemistry from a pharmaceutical sciences perspective; management of genetic information, molecular structure and function, and metabolic reactions, especially as relating to drug actions and targets.

  • PHAR 390 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual participation in library or laboratory research.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • PHAR 391 - 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.

  • PHAR 421 - Medicinal Chem I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  The chemistry of organic compounds used medicinally and their biochemical mechanisms of action.

  • PHAR 422 - Medicinal Chem II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BMED 421. Continuation of 421.

  • PHAR 430 - Pharmacogenetics

    Credits: 2. Offered each semester online. Prereq., BMED 421, 432. The genetic basis of differential drug activity.

  • PHAR 432 - Clinical Pharmacokinetics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Principles of pharmacokinetics including the processes of ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) and applications in the clinical setting.

  • PHAR 443 - Pharmacol & Toxicol I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., second professional year standing. Basic principles of pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutics.

  • PHAR 444 - Pharmacology & Toxicol II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., BMED 443. Continuation of 443.

  • PHAR 445 - Immunopharm/Immunotox

    Credits: 3. Offered in alternating years. Prereq., consent of instr. This course is designed to introduce advanced undergraduate students and professional Pharmacy students to various aspects involved in the development and mechanisms of action of immunomodulatory drugs and chemicals.

  • PHAR 484 - Introduction to Toxicology

    Credits: 3. Offered every autumn. Prereq., Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry; or consent of instructor. Online instruction provides students with a comprehensive introduction to environmental health and the principles of toxicology. Included: Human toxic substance exposure, processing of toxic substances and the impact on cells and tissues including genetic and epigenetic factors. Graduate increment includes design of a research study in toxicology and leading class

  • PHAR 485 - Environmental Health

    Credits: 3. Offered every spring. Prereq., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Intro. Toxicology; or consent of instructor. Online instruction for the principles, concepts and applications of environmental health. Included: Methods and paradigm used in the field ranging from ecology to epidemiology, from toxicology to environmental psychology, from genetics to ethics. This course will provide students with a comprehensive introduction to environmental health. This includes an overview of the methods and paradigms used in the field, ranging from ecology to epidemiology, from toxicology to environmental psychology, and from genetics to ethics.

  • PHAR 486 - Epidem Translational

    Credits: 3. Offered every Autumn. Prereq., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Statistics, and Intro. Toxicology; or consent of instructor. Online instruction to introduce the principles and methods for epidemiologic and clinical investigation, including biostatistical applications. Students will learn to conduct and interpret epidemiological and clinical studies on environmental toxicology. Graduate increment includes design and analysis of an epidemiological study and leading class discussions.

  • PHAR 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual participation in library or laboratory research.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • PHAR 491 - 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.

  • PHAR 494 - Seminar

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

  • PHAR 591 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

Public Health

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  • PUBH 510 - Intro to Epidemiology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, descriptive and analytic epidemiology techniques, disease frequency, risk determination, study designs, causality, and validity. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 511 - History & Theory Epidemiology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Open to PUBH majors only. This graduate course covers the basic science of public health. Major schools of epidemiology from the Greek, Italian and English traditions will be compared and contrasted Basic concepts and terminology will be introduced and major pandemics used to illustrate the evolution of the field. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 512 - Neuroepidemiology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Open to PUBH majors only. An overview of the fundamental considerations of the history, scope, and methods of neuroepidemiology as a subfield of epidemiology. Specific neurologic diseases and injuries will be studied as to distribution and risk factors, as well as the relationship to international public health. Level: Graduate

  • PUBH 515 - Public Health Genetics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Open to PUBH majors only. Basic principles of genetics and genomics, application to public health practices and research. Includes issues in public health genetics such as informed consent, screening for genetic susceptibility, and ethical, legal and social implications. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 520 - Fundamentals of Biostatistics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Open to PUBH majors only. This course is designed for graduate students and practitioners in public health, biomedical sciences, and related fields.  The course introduces basic vocabulary, concepts, and methods of biostatistics.  The goal is to provide an introduction to how biostatistics works.  Topics will include descriptive statistics, probability,  random variables,  probability distributions,  statistical inference,  chi-square analysis,  linear regression, and correlation. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 525 - Multi/Native American Pub Hlth

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Open to PUBH majors only. This course is designed to provide general overview of multicultural issues within the United States and specifically within Montana. The course will provide overview information about health disparities within the nation and how these disparities disproportionately impact ethnic minority populations. Montana's largest minority population is native American tribal communities. As a result, much of the course will incorporate advanced knowledge and topics relating to regional health disparities facing Native American communities. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 530 - Pub Hlth Admin and Mangmnt

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Open to PUBH majors only. Overview of public health and health care systems; organizational structures, functions, authorities, policies and procedures; programmatic budgeting, operations, and prioritizations; program performance reporting and improvement; grants and contracts; informatics; human relations and negotiation; management and leadership; and business planning. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 531 - Leadership in Public Health

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Prereq., PUBH 530 or consent of instr. This course deepens the student’s knowledge and understanding of the role of public health leaders in the community whether in forming partnerships between public health agencies or with private entities. This course begins by building an understanding of the principles of leadership, explores the applications of leadership to public health, develops the relationship between leadership skills and competencies, studies the role of leadership in evaluation and research and concludes with a look at public health now versus how it could be in the future. Level: Graduate

  • PUBH 535 - Health Policy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Open to PUBH majors only. The evolution and intersection of international, federal, state, and local public health policy. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 540 - Social & Behav Sci in Pub Hlth

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Open to PUBH majors only. Behavioral and social factors relevant to the identification and solution of public health problems, principles of health behavior change, applications, and assessment of interventions. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 548 - Issues in Mental &Child Health

    Credits: 3. Offered Summer. Prereq., Public Health majors. This course provides an overview of maternal and child health problems, programs, and policies. Using the life-course perspective, this course examines the social determinants of health and development of women, infants, children and adolescents. Students will become familiar with the epidemiology of maternal and childhood diseases and assess the resources and interventions used to combat them. Level: Graduate.

  • PUBH 550 - Progrm Eval & Res Meth

    Credits: 3. Offered every odd summer. Open to PUBH majors only. Prereq., PUBH 510 or equiv. and consent of instr. Covers purpose statements, standards, study designs, sampling, measurement, methods for data collection and analysis, interpretation, and report preparation. Models of evaluation described, and similarities and differences between research and evaluation methods explored. Level: Graduate

  • PUBH 560 - Environmental & Rural Health

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Relationship of people to their physical environment, how this relationship impacts health, and efforts to minimize negative health effects. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 570 - Ethical Issues in Public Hlth

    Credits: 3. Offered summer. Open to PUBH majors only. Focus on the values and moral issues that underlie U.S. public health policies. Course examines ethical decision making in areas such as policy development, research, environmental health, occupational health, resource allocation, and genetics. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 580 - Rural Health Iss Global Contxt

    Credits: 3. Offered summer. Open to PUBH majors only. Focus on rural concerns and global influences on public health. Covers trends in global health, global health policies, players, priorities, human rights, health equity, and mobile and vulnerable populations. Students will be introduced to health research methods and design, which will be used to analyze rural and global health issues. Emphasize the science and art of epidemiological strategies to answer specific health questions. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 591 - Practicum

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Prereq., consent of instructor. Semester long, supervised graduate practicum in a health science setting, followed by an oral defense.  Offered credit/no credit only. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 593 - Professional Portfolio

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Prereq., PUBH 591 and PUBH 599, consent of instructor. Integrates the student’s practice experience and knowledge gained through course work, practicum, and possibly professional papers and research with the goals and learning objectives of the M.P.H. program into a portfolio. Students will present and defend their portfolio to illustrate their growth as a professional public health practitioner at the end of their M.P.H. program.  Offered credit/no credit only. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Open to PUBH majors only. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.  Previous topics have included Global Health and Epidemiology of Infectious Disease. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Prereq., admission to the M.P.H., program and consent of instructor. Supervised readings, research, or public health practice. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 597 - Research

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Prereq., admission to the M.P.H. program and consent of instructor. With the guidance of their faculty advisor, students will develop a written proposal specific to the goals of their research project, and carry out the project. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

  • PUBH 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Open to PUBH majors only. Prereq., consent of instructor. Students will write and submit an original research paper to a peer-reviewed public health or medical journal. Students may also fulfill the professional paper requirement by presenting a conference paper or conference poster to a local, regional, or national \meeting.  Offered credit/no credit only. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Public Health Program

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  • AHHS 582 - Implementing Value Based System Change in Rehabilitation

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn, spring, summer. Prereq. Enrolled in the Rehabilitation Business Administration Certificate. Enhance the learner’s appreciation of the management, data, and system skills needed to successfully innovate and implement necessary value based practice changes to compete in the changing rehabilitation healthcare landscape. Level: Graduate

  • AHHS 584 - Leadership to Develop Innovative Clinical Practice for Value Based Care

    Credits: 2. This course will explore the drivers of health care reform, the key strategies to implement value based care. The required leadership and organizational characteristics to support innovations and transformative health care. Level: Graduate

  • AHHS 599 - System Skills to Thrive in a Changing Health Care Environment - Capstone Project

    Credits: 4. This course will culminate in a capstone project describing the concept of system skills (ie., intrinsic interest in data, the ability to devise solutions to problems identified by the data; and understanding of how to implement practice innovations on a large scale) with relevance to physical therapy practice. The course has three components 1) the importance of measurement and the resultant systems data, 2) the concept of ‘positive deviants’ and provides case examples of innovators who are using systems data to solve clinical challenges, and 3) performance of a capstone project by the student related to their clinical issue. Level: Graduate

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  • P T 503 - PT and Health Care System

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program or permission of instructor. An introduction to physical therapy and its relationship to the health care system. Topics include introduction to PT as a profession, medical terminology, medical records, teaching and learning, ethics, laws and professional issues in physical therapy. Level: Graduate

  • P T 510 - Applied Clinical Anatomy

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program or permission of instructor. Anatomy of the neuromusculoskeletal system and body cavities in relation to movement and function with clinical correlates. Course lab fee. Level: Graduate

  • P T 516 - Movement System Exam & Eval

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program or permission of instructor. Principles of musculoskeletal examination and evaluation including posture, neurologic screen, palpation, measurement of ROM and muscle performance, assessment of muscle length, and joint play. Level: Graduate

  • P T 519 - Musculoskeletal Management I

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program or permission of instructor. Principles of musculoskeletal examination, evaluation, and intervention. The focus is application of anatomic and biomechanical principles when examining posture and movement, identification of abnormal movement patterns, and analysis of underlying neuromuscular impairments. Level: Graduate

  • P T 520 - Development Through Life Span

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program or permission of instructor.Presentation of changes in adults they progress through the lifespan. Includes the functional changes associated with aging, assessing and managng fall risk, performance and interpretation of functional outcome measures. Level: Graduate

  • P T 523 - Clin Med I: Intro to Med

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program or permission of instructor. Introduction to medical screening within the patient/client meanagment model. Level: Graduate

  • P T 524 - Clin Med II Intro to Med

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program or permission of instructor. Introduction to pharmacology, medical management of selected orthopedic and hematological conditions. Level: Graduate

  • P T 525 - Clin Med III

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Pathophysiology, medical and pharmacological management of hepatic, oncological, immunological diseases and organ transplantation. Level: Graduate

  • P T 526 - Foundat Skills & Interv

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Basic skills of transfers, bed mobility, gait assistive device use, and soft tissue mobilization. Level: Graduate

  • P T 527 - Physical & Electrophys Agents

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Physiology, indications, contraindications, and application of electrotherapy and physical agents. Theory and application of electrodiagnostic and electrotherapeutic procedures. Level: Graduate

  • P T 529 - Biomechanics

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Principles of biomechanics and application to physical therapy. Level: Graduate

  • P T 530 - Clin Appl Ex Phys

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor.. Principles and applications of the physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise stresses, exercise assessment/testing, prescription and progression of the exercise program, and the adaptations of exercise interventions in the clinical environment. Basic principles and application of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). Level: Graduate

  • P T 536 - Neurosciences

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Anatomy of the head and neck, and neuroanatomy of the human nervous system with emphasis on evaluation of central nervous system lesions and pathological conditions, clinical applications to physical therapy. Level: Graduate

  • P T 560 - Clinical Reasoning I

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Introduction to the clinical reasoning process in physical therapy, faculty research and scholarship options, and laboratory orientation. Level: Graduate

  • P T 563 - Cardiopulmonary PT

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Cardiovascular and pulmonary pathology, pharmacology, and differential diagnosis. Physical therapy assessment and interventions for patients with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary disease. Level: Graduate

  • P T 565 - PT for Children

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Normal development throughout childhood. Physical therapy examination, Eevaluation and intervention of children with neuromotor and musculoskeletal physical therapy rehabilitation of childrendysfunction including. Pphysical therapy for children in school systems. Level: Graduate

  • P T 567 - Neurorehabilitation I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Neurologic physical therapy assessment and intervention of adults. principles of neuroplasticity, motor control, motor learning and application to physical therapy neurorehabilitation. Includes wheelchair seating and mobility assessment and prescription. Level: Graduate

  • P T 568 - Neurorehab II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Neurologic physical therapy assessment and intervention of adults. Principles of NeuroPlasticity, Motor control, motor learning and application to physical therapy neurorehabilitation. Includes assessment and treatment of vestibular system and conditions. Neurologic physical therapy assessment and intervention of adults with traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, degenerative neurological conditions, neurological diseases. Also includes assessment and treatment of vestibular system and conditions. Level: Graduate

  • P T 569 - Musculoskeletal Mgt II

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Principles of musculoskeletal examination, evaluation, and intervention for the hip, knee, ankle, foot, and lumbar spine. Level: Graduate

  • P T 570 - Psych of Illness & Disabil

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Psychologicalsocial response to illness and disability to include patient motivation and, patient/professional interaction, and treatment of for persons with chronic paindisability throughout the lifespan. Level: Graduate

  • P T 572 - Practice & Administration

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Practice management and operations explored with emphasis on strategic planning, human resource management, regulatory compliance/risk management, quality improvement and coding payment. Level: Graduate

  • P T 573 - Musculoskeletal Mgt III

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Principles of musculoskeletal examination, evaluation, and intervention for the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), thoracic and cervical spine. Level: Graduate

  • P T 576 - Clinical Reasoning II

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. This course will build on the foundations established in Clinical Reasoning I. Issues related to clinical and research ethics will be discussed. The principles of evidence based practice (EBP), including the application of evidence and the creation of evidence, will be part of the discussion. Limitations of EBP and it role in the changing health care environment, critical appraisal of the literature, statistical knowledge, and weighing evidence for clinical decision making will be presented. A writing assignment, application of debate/persuasive argument techniques, and collaborative group exercise will be a part of this course. Level: Graduate

  • P T 577 - App Clin Teaching in PT

    Credits: 1 TO 2. Offered autumn. Teaching experience in practical application of clinical therapy. Level: Graduate

  • P T 578 - PT for Select Populations

    Credits: 6. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Physical therapy assessment and interventions are addressed in the areas of occupational health, pregnancy and pelvic floor dysfunction, wound management and prosthetic management. This course also addresses the needs and concerns of special populations including recreational and sporting opportunities. Level: Graduate

  • P T 582 - Clinical Experience

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. A mix of classroom and clinical experiences to introduce students to the expectations of professional practice. CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 583 - Integrated Clinical Experience-Orthopedic Physical Therapy

    Credits: 2. Offered atumn and spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. An integrated, part-time clinical experience with emphasis on patient evaluation, treatment, and professional development. CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 584 - Integrated Clinical Experience-Neurologic Physical Therapy

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. An integrated, part-time clinical experience with emphasis on patient evaluation, treatment, and professional development. CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 587 - Clinical Internship I

    Credits: 4. Offered summer. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Eight weeks of full-time clinical experience with emphasis on developing patient evaluation and treatment skills. CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 589 - Clinical Internship II

    Credits: 5. Offered summer. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Eight weeks of full-time clinical experience with emphasis on learning about administrative issues, problem solving, time management, and communication skills. Continuation of development of patient treatment and evaluation skills. CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1. Offered summer. Prereq., Successful completion of all prior clinical experiences, and previous DPT coursework. Eight weeks of full-time clinical experience with emphasis on learning about administrative issues, problem solving, time management, and communication skills. Continuation of development of patient treatment and evaluation skills. Only CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 626 - Clin Med IV

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Course will focus on the role of the physical therapist in a Direct Access environment. Pathology, differential screening, pharmacotherapeutics, evaluation and management of integumentary, gastrointestinal, endocrine/metabolic and urogenital disease. Course will address abdominal and dermatological screening. Level: Graduate

  • P T 627 - Prevention & Wellness Educ

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Nutrition, health promotion, patient and support network education, exercise/fitness, disease and injury prevention, life span emphasis. Level: Graduate

  • P T 628 - PT Student Clinic

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Open to 2nd and 3rd year DPT students. Supervised service learning experience for students providing physical therapy rehabilitation and wellness activities to individuals without health insurance. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • P T 641 - Introduction to Health-Focused Lifestyle Intervention

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq. must be enrolled in HFLI certificate program. Introduces students to Health-Focused Lifestyle Interventions [HFLI] and builds the context for physical-therapist led lifestyle intervention teams to include, exploring the public health context for HFLI teams, identifying target patient populations, and presenting the core competencies required to participate in and lead HFLI teams. Level: Graduate

  • P T 642 - Defining Framework for Measuring, Planning and Delivering Health-Focused Lifestyle Interventions

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq., must be Enrolled in HFLI certificate program and prerq., or coreq., of PT 641 required. Introduces students to health belief and behavior models as well as a structured methodology for assessment of health status for individuals and at a community level. Level: Graduate

  • P T 643 - Principles of Interpersonal and Organizational Health Coaching

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq., must be enrolled in HFLI certificate program and PT 641 and PT 642 required. Introduction to health coaching principles, motivational interviewing, and the influence of health belief and behavior models on developing individual and community level action plans. Level: Graduate

  • P T 644 - Competencies for Health-Focused Lifestyle Intervention [HFLI] Teams

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq., must be enrolled in a PT program and PT 641, PT 642. Provides students with an overview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities in four specific content areas that are important for ensuring success of physical therapist led HFLI teams. Level: Graduate

  • P T 645 - Developing a Health-Focused Lifestyle Intervention Business Plan

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq., must be enrolled in HFLI certificate program and PT 641, PT 642, PT 643, and PT 644 required. Guides students through a structured process to develop an achievable strategic plan for a physical therapist-led HFLI program or business. Level: Graduate

  • P T 649 - Health-Focused Lifestyle Intervention Capstone Experience

    Credits: 2. Offered spring, autumn. Prereq., must be enrolled in HFLI certificate program and PT 641, PT 642, PT 643, PT 644, and PT 645 required. Provides students with an onsite capstone experience that is designed to provide students the opportunity to interact with faculty in a variety of classes, discussions and presentations. Students will also present their business plans to and receive feedback from faculty with significant HFLI business experience. Level: Graduate

  • P T 650 - Screening for Medical Disorder

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq. Enrolled in t-DPT curriculum. PT’s role, responsibilities, and decision-making processes regarding appropriate referral of a patient to a physician for evaluation of medical conditions outside the scope of physical therapy. Level: Graduate

  • P T 651 - Med Imaging in Rehabilitation

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, summer. Prereq. Enrolled in t-DPT curriculum. Provide the physical therapy clinical learner with the tools needed to interpret and apply specialized medical imaging information to the rehabilitation patient. Level: Graduate

  • P T 652 - Pharmacology in Rehab

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq., in a PT curriculum. Provide clinical learners with the primary drug classes and the physiologic basis of their action. Level: Graduate

  • P T 653 - Legal and Ethical Issues

    Credits: 1. Offered spring, summer. Prereq. Enrolled in a PT curriculum. Foundational information as to the legal, ethical and administrative decision making process often facing physical therapists in clinical practice. Level: Graduate

  • P T 654 - Clinical Decision Making

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq. Enrolled in a PT curriculum. Provide ways to utilize the Guide to PT Practice for effective and efficient clinical decision making. Level: Graduate

  • P T 655 - Business and Marketing

    Credits: 2. Offered spring, summer. Prereq. Enrolled in a PT curriculum. Enhance the PT clinical learner’s appreciation of business and management practices needed to succeed within the current healthcare landscape. Level: Graduate

  • P T 656 - Coding and Reimbursement

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn, summer. Prereq. Enrolled in a PT curriculum. Educate the clinical learner in analyzing reimbursement of current billing, accounts receivable, collection procedures and use of proper coding. Level: Graduate

  • P T 657 - Professionalism

    Credits: 2. Prereq. Enrolled in a PT curriculum. This seminar course provides the clinical learner with the opportunity to analyze and discuss the roles/responsibilities and challenges/opportunities inherent in doctoral level physical therapy practice. Only CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 658 - Critical Assessment

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn, spring. Prereq. Enrolled in t-DPT curriculum. Develop skills in the application of evidence-based practice as a model for effective clinical decision-making. Level: Graduate

  • P T 659 - Capstone Project

    Credits: 4. Prereq. Enrolled in t-DPT curriculum. Development of the skills needed by physical therapists to fulfill their role as effective participants in the research process. Guide student through the capstone case report completion process. Only CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 660 - Mgmt of MS Disorders

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring, summer.  Prereq., enrolled in t-DPT curriculum.  PT's role, responsibilities, and decision-making processes regarding patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Level: Graduate

  • P T 661 - Mgmt of CVP Disorders

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring and summer.  prereq., Enrolled in t-DPT curriculum.  PT's role, responsibilities and decision-making processes regarding appropriate patient management of persons with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary disorders. Level: Graduate

  • P T 662 - Mgmt of Neuro Disorders

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring, summer.  Prereq., enrolled in t-DPT curriculum.  PT's role, responsibilities, and decision-making processes regarding patients with neurological disorders. Level: Graduate

  • P T 663 - Mgmt of Integ Disorders

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring, summer.  Prereq., Enrolled in t-DPT curriculum.  PT's role, responsibilities, and decision-making processes regarding patients with integumentary disorders. Level: Graduate

  • P T 664 - Wellenss and Health Promotion

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn, spring, summer.  Prereq., Enrolled in t-DPT curriculum.  PT's role, responsibilities, and decision-making processes regarding patient/client involvement with wellness and health promotion. Level: Graduate

  • P T 672 - Research in PT II

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Data analysis, writing of research manuscript, presentation of project. Level: Graduate

  • P T 676 - Clinical Reasoning III

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Course addresses elements of clinical mastery, professional development, career options, ethics and patient advocacy. Each student develops and presents a case report and provides peer review and feedback. Level: Graduate

  • P T 679 - Trends & Scholarly Act.

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor. Students are required to complete at least 6 credits during their 2nd and 3rd years. Seminar sections that focus on advanced clinical topics in physical therapy and/or engagement in research with an individual faculty advisor. Traditional or CR/NCR grading as determined by instructor. Level: Graduate

  • P T 680 - Clinical Internship

    Credits: 12. Offered spring. Enrolled in entry-level DPT program and passed all previous DPT courses or permission of instructor.Prereq., Successful completion of all prior DPT coursework and clinical experiences. Final summative experience is a 15 week clinical internship. Includes writing and presentation of case study or special project. CR/NCR grading. Level: Graduate

  • P T 690 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Prereq., consent of instr. Traditional or CR/NCR grading as determined by instructor. Level: Graduate

  • P T 691 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Traditional or CR/NCR grading as determined by instructor. Level: Graduate

  • P T 692 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instructor. Traditional or CR/NCR grading as determined by instructor. Level: Graduate

  • P T 694 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Traditional or CR/NCR grading as determined by course instructor. Level: Graduate

  • P T 699 - Thesis/Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10)  Offered every term. Only CR/NCR grading. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

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  • AHHS 191 - 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.

  • AHHS 201 - Living Well, Health & Disablil

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. The development and implementation of exercise programs for individuals with physical disabilities or chronic illness.

  • AHHS 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.

  • AHHS 325 - Introduction to Gerontology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. An interdisciplinary discussion of the health and social issues of older persons, utilizing didactic presentations, clinical demonstrations, and curricular modules.

  • AHHS 327 - MGS Meeting

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered spring. Attendance and participation in the Montana Gerontology Society meeting held annually in April.

  • AHHS 389 - Rec Adv in Clin Med

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered spring. Prereq., junior or senior standing. Weekly presentations throughout the semester by local clinical medical practitioners describing in non-technical terms recent advances in their specialities.

  • AHHS 390 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Traditional or CR/NCR grading determined by instructor.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • AHHS 391 - Special topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • AHHS 394 - Medical Preparation

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Admission by application, sophomores, juniors, and seniors only. This is a survey course designed for students considering a career in the health care field, geared towards students considering becoming a medical provider (MD, DO, NP, PA).

  • AHHS 395 - Geriatric Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered spring. Prereq., HS 325. Service learning experience in geriatrics in a setting compatible with the student’s major and interests.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • AHHS 420 - Geriatric Health Issues

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Anatomy & physiology. A review of normal aspects of aging, common health problems associated with aging, and common pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments of these problems in older persons.

  • AHHS 430 - Health Aspects of Aging

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Overview of the health aspects of aging in the United States including biological theories of aging, normal physiological changes associated with aging systems, common pathological problems associated with aging, cultural and ethnic differences in the health of elders, health promotion and healthy aging, and the health care continuum of care for older persons.

  • AHHS 440 - Psychoso Illness Disabil

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as SW 440. Prereq., PSYX 245. A review of the psychosocial aspects of illness and disability in older persons to include societal impact of these illnesses, responses of the individual, family, and support network to the stress of illness and disability, caregiver issues, cultural implications, and the impact of the health care system on these psychosocial aspects.

  • AHHS 490 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Traditional or CR/NCR grading determined by instructor.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • AHHS 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • AHHS 591 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Gradaute

Pharmacy

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  • PHAR 300 - Pharmacy Practice I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 162 and admission to the professional pharmacy program. An introduction to the prescription and pharmaceutical calculations and to the role of the pharmacist in systems involved in health care delivery.

  • PHAR 310 - Pharmacy Practice II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 300 (309). Federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy practice. Introductory dispensing laboratory.

  • PHAR 320 - Am Ind Health Issues

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. An overview of the health issues, health care delivery, health disparities, and social determinants of health that impact American Indians. Also, provides an overview in careers in health and cultural awareness for students.

  • PHAR 363 - Pharmaceutical Care Lab I

    Credits: 1. Coreq. PHAR 310.  Practice in technical and legal aspects of drug dispensing, prescription and OTC drug counseling, and sterile intravenous (IV) admixture.

  • PHAR 395 - Pharmacy Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., PHAR 309. Supervised professional experience in the Student Health Service Pharmacy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHAR 412 - Pharmacy Practice III

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., second professional year standing and a course in communication. The social, economic, legal, ethical, and psychological factors involved in professional and patient relationships of pharmacists.

  • PHAR 415 - Medication Therapy Mgmt

    Credits: 1. Offered Spring. Prereq., second or third professional year standing in pharmacy. A broad introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and application of medication therapy management (MTM) in various pharmacy practice settings.

  • PHAR 451 - Therapeutics I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., second professional year standing; coreq., PHAR 471; prereq. PHAR 328, PHAR 381, PHAR 331, PHAR 342. Pharmacotherapeutics of common disease states emphasizing pathophysiology and the selection, monitoring, and individualization of drug therapy. Applies the basic pharmaceutical sciences to patient care.

  • PHAR 452 - Therapeutics II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 451; coreq., PHAR 472; prereq. or coreq., PHAR (BMED) 422, 432 and 444. Pharmacotherapeutics of common disease states emphasizing pathophysiology and the selection, monitoring, and individualization of drug therapy. Applies the basic pharmaceutical sciences to patient care.

  • PHAR 460 - Pharmaceutical Care Lab II

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., second professional year standing, PHAR 310. Introduction to parenteral practice application, applied patient interview assessment, and communication skills for practice.

  • PHAR 463 - Pharmaceutical Care Lab III

    Credits: 1. Coreq. PHAR 412.  Practice counseling and patient-care skills with emphasis on non-prescription drugs and devices.  Includes individual in-service presentations.

  • PHAR 471 - Integrated Studies III

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., second professional year standing in pharmacy. Small group conferences designed to develop professional skills while integrating material from first and second year professional pharmacy courses.

  • PHAR 472 - Integrated Studies IV

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 471. Continuation of 471.

  • PHAR 480 - Community Pharmacy IPPE

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of first professional year. Supervised professional experience in community pharmacy.

  • PHAR 481 - Hospital Pharmacy IPPE

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of first professional year. Supervised professional experience in a hospital pharmacy.

  • PHAR 505 - Pharmacy Practice IV

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., third professional year standing in Pharm.D. program. Applications of advanced drug therapy monitoring and disease state management. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 506 - Pharmacy Practice V

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 505. Aspects of dispensing, management, communications, disease state monitoring, and legal issues related to the provision of pharmaceutical care. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 513 - Pharmacoeconomics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., third professional year standing or consent of instr. Introduction to assessing the economic, clinical and humanistic outcomes of pharmacotherapy. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 514E - Case Studies Pharm Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., third professional year standing or consent of instr. A practical discussion of pharmacy ethics, as it relates to pharmacy practice. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • PHAR 550 - Drug Literature Eval

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., third professional year standing in pharmacy. Scientific and statistical evaluation of the drug and medical research literature to formulate solutions for patient-specific pharmacotherapy problems. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PHAR 553 - Therapeutics III

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., PHAR 452, 472: prereq. or coreq., PHAR 571. Pharmacotherapeutics of common disease states emphasizing pathophysiology and the selection, monitoring, and individualization of drug therapy. Applies the basic pharmaceutical sciences to patient care. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 554 - Therapeutics IV

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 553, 571; prereq. or coreq., PHAR 572. Intended for Pharm.D. students. Pharmacotherapeutics of common disease states emphasizing pathophysiology and the selection, monitoring, and individualization of drug therapy. Applies the basic pharmaceutical sciences to patient care. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 556 - Psychopharmacotherapeutics

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., PHAR 452 or consent of instr. A discussion of the more common childhood and adult psychiatric disorders with emphasis on a pharmacologic approach to their treatment. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 557 - Public Health In Pharmacy

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., PHAR 452, 472. Discussion of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists in public health and the role of drugs in public health programs. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 560 - Pharmaceutical Care Lab IV

    Credits: 1. Coreq PHAR 505.  Practice in professional communication and pharmaceutical care interventions and recommendations. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 563 - Pharmaceutical Care Lab V

    Credits: 1. Coreq., PHAR 554. Practice in professional communication and pharmaceutical care interventions and recommendations. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 571 - Integrated Studies V

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., third professional year standing in Pharm.D. program. Small group conferences designed to develop the professional skills needed to practice pharmaceutical care while integrating material from the professional pharmacy curriculum. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 572 - Integrated Studies VI

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., third professional year standing in Pharm.D. program. Small group conferences designed to develop professional skills while integrating material from other pharmacy courses. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 578 - Port Assess/APPE Orient

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., final semester in didactic PHARM D curriculum. Preparation and assessment of the student portfolio and orientation for the final experiential year of the professional pharmacy program. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 579 - Comm Pharm APPE

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm. D. program. Supervised professional experience in the patient care functions of the pharmacist in the community pharmacy setting. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 580 - Hosp Pharm APPE

    Credits: 4. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq. Completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in the patient care functions of the pharmacist in the hospital pharmacy setting. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 581 - Inpatient APPE

    Credits: 4 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in the clinical functions of the pharmacist in the inpatient hospital setting. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 582 - AMB Care APPE

    Credits: 4 TO 16. (R-16) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in the clinical functions of the pharmacist in the ambulatory care setting. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 583 - Drug Information APPE

    Credits: 4. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in the provision of drug information by the pharmacist. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 584 - Specialized Services APPE

    Credits: 4. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in specialized practice settings, such as home infusion, compounding, and nuclear pharmacies.. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 585 - Geriatric APPE

    Credits: 4. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience with geriatric patients in the long term care and/or other pharmacy setting. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 586 - Clinical Speciality APPE

    Credits: 4. (R-16) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in the clinical functions of the pharmacist in specialty settings or with specialized groups of patients. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 587 - Administrative APPE

    Credits: 4. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in the administrative aspects of providing pharmaceutical care. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 588 - Research APPE

    Credits: 4. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in a research setting. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 589 - Education APPE

    Credits: 4. Offered every term. Prereq., completion of didactic courses in the Pharm.D. program. Supervised professional experience in teaching in a pharmacy curriculum. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Independent Study

  • PHAR 603 - Professional Practice IV

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., third professional year standing in Pharm.D. program and acceptance into M.B.A. program. Aspects of dispensing, management, communications, disease state monitoring, and legal issues related to the provision of pharmaceutical care. Level: Graduate

  • PHAR 604 - Professional Practice V

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 603. Applications of advanced drug therapy monitoring and disease state. Level: Graduate

Social Work

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  • S W 100 - Intro Soc Welfare

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Overview of human services, programs and problems in meeting social welfare needs, with emphasis on the complexity of social services and their historical development. Analysis of the value, attitudinal, economic and political factors that condition the provision of these services.

  • S W 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Application of classroom learning in off campus internship placements. Prior approval must be obtained from the School of Social Work practicum coordinator and from the Center for Work-Based Learning. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 398,) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • S W 200 - Intro Soc Wrk Pract

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SW 100, sophomore standing. Introduction to social work as a profession, including an examination of goals, guiding philosophy and basic assumptions. Emphasis on a generalist framework of social work practice and the development of beginning analytical and practice skills.

  • S W 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.

  • S W 300 - Hum Behav & Soc Environ

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SW 100 and 200, and junior standing in Social Work. Using the ecological-social systems framework, the integration of knowledge and concepts from the social and behavioral sciences for analysis and assessment of problems and issues relevant to professional social work practice.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • S W 310 - S W Policy & Services

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SW 200; Social Work major. Social welfare history, program planning and analysis with review of selected policies on the national level. Includes international comparisons. Upper-division writing course.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • S W 323 - Women & Soc Action Amer

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., one of SW 100, SOCI 101S, or ANTY 101H or consent of instr. Same as WS 323. Focus on women’s experiences of and contributions to social change in North, South and Central America in the mid to late-20th century. Through case studies, testimonials, discussions with activists and Internet connections examine social constructions of gender, compare forms of social action in diverse cultural, political and historical contexts, link practice to theories of social participation, and reflect on lessons learned from women’s experiences.

  • S W 325 - Introduction to Gerontology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. An interdisciplinary discussion of the health and social issues of older persons, utilizing didactic presentations, clinical demonstrations, and curricular modules.

  • S W 350 - S W Interven Meth I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SW 200; Social Work major. The study and application of the generalist model of social work practice and related techniques and procedures for the assessment, intervention and prevention of problems in social functioning. Emphasis on individuals and families.

  • S W 360 - S W Interven Meth II

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Social Work major. The study and application of the generalist model of social work practice and related techniques and procedures for the assessment, intervention and prevention of problems in social functioning. Emphasis on groups and team meetings.

  • S W 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • S W 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Application of classroom learning in off campus internship placements. Prior approval must be obtained from the School of Social Work practicum coordinator and the Center for Work-Based Learning. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 398) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • S W 400 - Social Work Research

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SW 360; Social Work major. Utilization of social research findings in social work practice. Techniques for the collection and analysis of clinical data. Special emphasis on research methodology for the assessment of practitioner and program effectiveness.

  • S W 410E - Social Work Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SW 200, admission into the BSW program. Analysis of specific ethical dilemmas from personal, professional and policy perspectives. Focus on ethical issues common to the helping professions and utilizing codes of ethics as guides to decision-making. The relationship between professional ethical issues and the development of social policy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • S W 420 - Child Abuse/Child Welfare

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. Signs and symptoms of physical and sexual abuse and neglect, family dynamics in abuse and neglect, the legal context, programs of prevention and intervention, foster care, special needs adoptions and related issues in child welfare.

  • S W 423 - Addiction Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Same as PSYX 441 and SOCI 433. Examination of chemical dependency and behavioral compulsions, including alcohol and other drugs, gambling, eating disorders, sexual addictions. Ecosystems perspective on etiology, treatment, prevention, family dynamics, community response, and societal contributors. Students engage in a service learning community project which is integrated into the classroom through initial training, regular reflection, and other activities.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • S W 450 - Children and Youth at Risk

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Focus on the aspects of society that pose a threat to today’s youth and the ramification of those threats on youth development and behavior. Resilience and protective factors for youth at risk and strategies to work with those youth. Attention to related systems in Missoula and Montana, including juvenile justice, mental health, child protection, substance abuse, and education.

  • S W 455 - Social Gerontology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Examination of the field of social gerontology, including an examination of the major bio/psycho/social/cultural/spiritual theories of aging, the service system, social and health issues, family and care-giving dynamics, social policy, and end of life concerns.

  • S W 465 - Social Work Global Context

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division or graduate standing. Examination of globalization, human rights, poverty, international aid, and gender issues; their relationship to social work and social justice, and strategies for action.

  • S W 472 - Relational Development

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. This course covers strategies to help children whose early experiences deprived them of the nurturing needed to develop the essential capacity to connect with others. Emphasis is on significant discoveries in the fields of neuroscience, childhood trauma, grief and loss, child development, and family systems that have fueled the evolution of the Attachment Treatment philosophy to a broader method of caring for emotionally distress children, the Relational Development treatment approach.

  • S W 475 - Death, Dying and Grief

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Examination of death, dying and grief from an ecological perspective, focusing on the processes of dying and theories of grief. Emphasis on physical, social, psychological, spiritual, and cultural influences that surround death and grief. Consideration of cultural norms, attitudes toward death, medical, legal and ethical issues of dying. Focus on normal and complicated grief.

  • S W 485 - Counseling Theories

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Same as COUN 485 and PSYX 442. This course introduces students to the primary theories that constitute the intellectual foundation for common counseling and psychotherapy techniques, with a special focus on gender, interpersonal influence strategies, and diversity issues.

  • S W 487 - Advanced Practice I

    Credits: 2. Offered every term. Concurrent SW 495; admission to the practicum program. Consideration and discussion of practicum-related matters, professional development, and issues confronting the profession.

  • S W 488 - Advanced Practice II

    Credits: 2. Concurrent with SW 495; admission to the practicum program. Consideration and discussion of practicum-related matters, professional development, and issues confronting the profession.

  • S W 491 - 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.

  • S W 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R 10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., 10 credits in social work. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.
    Course Attributes:
    • Omnibus Course

  • S W 495 - Field Work Practicum

    Credits: 5. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., SW 350 and 360 and approved application to practicum coordinator. Practicum must be taken over two consecutive semesters for a total of 10 credits. Minimum of one credit per semester. Cumulative grade average of 2.75 or above in SW 100, 200, 300, 350 and 360 and a 3.0 grade average for SW 200, 350 and 360 are required. Supervised field work in public and private agencies and institutions. Successful completion of the field work practicum requires a passing performance on the school administered professional social work competency examination.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • S W 500 - Orientation

    Credits: 1. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program. Seminar introducing M.S.W. students to program philosophy and social work’s theory and value base. Level: Graduate

  • S W 505 - Found Social Work Pract

    Credits: 2. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program. Introductory practice course that examines generalist social work practice, dominant theoretical influences, and forces shaping social work over time. Level: Graduate

  • S W 510 - Hum Behav Soc Envt I

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program. Introduction to and critical consideration of social work perspectives on human behavior as influenced by the social environment. Particular attention is paid to biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual influences. Level: Graduate

  • S W 511 - Hum Behav Soc Invt II

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program and SW 510 or consent of instr. Advanced course on human behavior and social environment that addresses difference and diversity, histories and mechanisms of discrimination and oppression, and frameworks for thought and practice that recognize diversity and promote social justice. Level: Graduate

  • S W 515 - Pract W Indiv & Families

    Credits: 4. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program or consent of instr. Practice-oriented course building on students’ developing knowledge of engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation and the application to practice with individuals and families in context of community. Level: Graduate

  • S W 520 - SW Research Methods

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program or consent of instr. Introduction to principles, methodologies, technologies, and statistical approaches of human service research. Emphasis on beginning capabilities in evaluation of social work practice and skill development regarding use of published research. Level: Graduate

  • S W 521 - Advanced Research

    Credits: 3. Prereq., SW 515. The use of research within the integrated practice model of social work through evaluation of practice and program evaluation. Advanced statistical concepts are applied to direct practice and five types of program evaluation. Level: Graduate

  • S W 525 - Pract Groups & Communities

    Credits: 4. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program or consent of instr. Practice oriented course addressing theories, frameworks, principles, and skills of group and community work. Dynamics of group work and examination of modalities such as mutual aid and social action groups. Level: Graduate

  • S W 530 - History of Social Policy

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to M.S.W. program or consent of instr. Foundation in social welfare policy and services; examination of relationship between history social welfare policy and emergence of social work profession. Introduction to frameworks for policy analysis. Level: Graduate

  • S W 531 - Social Policy Analysis

    Credits: 3. Prereq., SW 530. Focus on the analysis of existing or proposed policies specific to oppressed populations, rural areas and isolated communities. Level: Graduate

  • S W 535 - Advanced Practice

    Credits: 4. Prereq., consent of instr. Builds on the skills, knowledge, and values of the foundation generalist and practice courses. Level: Graduate

  • S W 545 - Organizational Leadership

    Credits: 3. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced training in professional leadership and how to effectively conceive, plan, design, implement, manage, assess, and change contemporary organizations. Level: Graduate

  • S W 551 - Couples and Family Therapy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the MSW program, SW 505, or consent of instructor. Course explores family-centered methods of clinical social work interventions with couples and families that can be applied in a variety of settings. Level: Graduate

  • S W 552 - Psychopathology & S W

    Credits: 3. Prereq., admission to the MSW program, SW 505, or permission of instructor. Focus on current problems of children, adolescents, and adults of all ages that can be classified as a mental disorder under the DSM of the system. Includes information on theories within the bio-psycho-social paradigm of causality of disorders/conditions; on methods of assessment, including DSM; and an understanding of how social injustice, oppression and poverty impacts healthy growth and development across the life span. Level: Graduate

  • S W 553 - Social Work Addictions

    Credits: 3. Offered spring semester.  Prereq., admission to MSW program or by permission of instructor. The course examines historical and contemporary models of direct practice, and current ideological, political, policy and systemic challenges to the practice of social work in the addictions. Level: Graduate

  • S W 576 - Found Integrative Sem I

    Credits: 1. Prereq., admission to MSW program, SW 505, 587. Seminar accompanying first semester foundation practicum in which students discuss experience with goal of integrating theory and practice. Level: Graduate

  • S W 577 - Found Integrative Sem II

    Credits: 1. Prereq., admission to MSW program, SW 505, 587. Seminar accompanying second semester foundation practicum in which students discuss experience with goal of integrating theory and practice. Level: Graduate

  • S W 578 - Advanced Seminar I

    Credits: 1. Prereq., SW 587. Critical analysis of how predominant social work theories and professional values and skills are being incorporated into the practicum. Level: Graduate

  • S W 579 - Advanced Seminar II

    Credits: 1. Prereq., SW 578. Critical analysis of how predominant social work theories and professional values and skills are being incorporated into the practicum. Advanced portfolio development. Level: Graduate

  • S W 586 - Found Practicum I

    Credits: 2. Prereq., admission to MSW program. First semester foundation field practicum experience in a supervised setting designed to provide opportunities to integrate classroom learning and field experiences. Level: Graduate

  • S W 587 - Found Practicum II

    Credits: 2. Prereq., admission to MSW program, SW 505, 587. Second semester foundation field practicum experience in a supervised setting designed to provide opportunities to integrate classroom learning and field experiences. Level: Graduate

  • S W 588 - Concentration Practicum I

    Credits: 3. Prereq., SW 587, 589. Advanced supervised field work in public and private agencies and institutions. Level: Graduate

  • S W 589 - Concentration Practicum II

    Credits: 3. Prereq., SW 588. Advanced supervised field work in public and private agencies and institutions. Level: Graduate

  • S W 593 - Professional Portfolio

    Credits: 1. Prereq., foundation courses. Summative and in-depth written analysis of course work and practicum experience. Level: Graduate

  • S W 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., admission to MSW program or consent of instr. In-depth analysis of a current social work issue. Level: Graduate

  • S W 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., admission to MSW program or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • S W 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., admission to MSW program or consent of instr. Work on selected problems by individual students under direct faculty supervision. Level: Graduate

  • S W 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., admission to MSW program or consent of instr. Directed individual graduate research and study appropriate to background and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

Humanities and Sciences

African-American Studies

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  • AAS 342H - Afr Amer Hist to 1865

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as HSTA 342H. Survey of the African-American experience from the African background to the end of the Civil War. Focus on Black American quest for the American Dream, and how Blacks attempted to deal with the challenges of enslavement and racism.
    Course Attributes:
    • Historical & Cultural Course

  • AAS 343H - Afr Amer Hist Since 1865

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as HSTA 343H (HIST 379H). Study of the African-American experience since the Civil War. Change and continuity in the African-American experience, the fight against Jim Crow, the struggle for civil rights, and post-civil rights economic, political, social and cultural developments and challenges.
    Course Attributes:
    • Historical & Cultural Course

  • AAS 347 - Voodoo, Muslim, Church

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as HSTA 347. The African-American religious experience encompasses Islam, Christianity, Santería, voodoo, and many others. In this course, students will examine the history of religious expression within the African-American community from the colonial era through the twentieth century. Central to the course is the question, “How did religion shape the experience of the African-American community?” Students will also examine the ways in which religious practice influenced social, political, and cultural changes in American history.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Approved

  • AAS 415 - The Black Radical Tradition

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as HSTA 415. Prereq., HSTR 200 and only open to majors and minors in history or consent of instructor. From slave revolts through to the Move rebellion in Philadelphia, this course examines how the African-American community has engaged in radical efforts to change the status quo in the name of seeking justice.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • AAS 417 - Prayer & Civil Rights

    Credits: 3. (AM) Same as HSTA 417. HSTR 200 and only open to majors and minors in history or consent of instructor. This course explores the meaning of public prayer in the Civil Rights Movement. Built around the question, "Does religion help or hinder the pursuit of social change?" this class combines historical and religious studies inquiry to trace changes in civil rights activists' efforts to make use of religion. By focusing on a particular religious practice - in this case prayer - in a specific, but limited period of time, this course challenges students to consider how meaning is formed through historical action and study the social significance of religious practice. This formed through historical action and study the social significance of religious practice. This course complicates prevailing ideas about the normalcy of African-American religious practitioners' prayer, invites students to examine their assumptions about the nature of prayer, and traces how religion spilled out of sanctuaries into the streets during the civil rights era.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

African-American Studies

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  • AAST 141H - Black: From Africa to Hip-Hop

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as HIST 141H. This course introduces students to the primary questions, themes, and approaches to African-American Studies. In addition to examining key historical periods such as Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights era, students will encounter Hip-Hop, African-American film, African-American religion, and contemporary identity politics. This course concludes by discussing the reasons for and new directions in African-American studies, including diaspora studies, Pan-Africanism, and post-colonial studies. Overall students will gain new insight into the social, cultural, political, and intellectual, experiences of a diverse people and into the history and contemporary experience of the United States.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • AAST 208H - Discovering Africa

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as HIST 208H. Interdisciplinary study of the history of pre-colonial Africa, focusing on social, economic, political and cultural institutions and traditions including the wealth, diversity and complexity of ancient and classical African civilizations and cultures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • AAST 260 - African Americans and Native Americans

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A study of the broad scope of relations between African Americans and Native Americans in colonial and United States history. Topics explored through history, sociology, and cultural anthropology.

  • AAST 262 - Abolitionism: The First Civil Rights Movement

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Same as HIST 262. Interdisciplinary, historical perspective on the early 19th century movement to abolish slavery and racial discrimination in the United States.

  • AAST 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • AAST 372 - African-American Identity

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Interdisciplinary course designed to explore and illuminate the multifaceted nature and development of African-American group and individual identity.

  • AAST 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • AAST 491 - 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.

  • AAST 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • AAST 499 - Capstone/Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr.

Anthropology

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  • ANTY 101H - Anthro & the Human Experience

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Offered intermittently in summer. A survey of anthropology which introduces the fundamental concepts, methods and perspectives of the field. The description and analysis of human culture, its growth and change. The nature and functions of social institutions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 102H - Intro to South & S. East Asia

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An introduction to South and Southeast Asian regions, cultures, societies, and histories, with particular emphasis on artistic, religious and literary traditions from prehistory to the present. Countries include India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal. An overview approach with different materials and emphases.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 103H - Intro Latin American Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Multidisciplinary survey and introduction to Latin America from pre- Columbian times to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 104 - Ancient Migrations

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An exploration of migrations in human prehistory and history as known from DNA studies, the archaeological record, historical linguistics, the human fossil record and history. How these migrations have impacted the culture, institutions, and biology of contemporary societies and populations.

  • ANTY 122S - Race and Minorities

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Analysis of the development and concept of race as a social category and the processes of cultural change within and between ethnic groups.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • ANTY 133X - Food and Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Examination of the ways culture shapes the satisfaction of a biological need; food production, preparation, choices, customs, taste, taboos, beverages, spices and food distribution around the globe.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 141H - The Silk Road

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the study of the human communities, cultures, and economies in Central and Southwest Asia along the ancient four thousand mile-long Silk Road.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 191 - 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.

  • ANTY 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, and 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ANTY 210N - Intro to Physical Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to human evolutionary biology including processes of evolution, primate studies, hominid paleontology, and human variation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ANTY 211N - Anthropological Genetics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Genetics-related problems that confront individuals and society. Variation and natural selection in human populations. Designed for non-biology majors.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ANTY 213N - Physical Anthropology Lab

    Credits: 1. Prereq., or coreq., ANTY 210N.  Offered autumn and spring. This lab course allows students to more deeply explore the concepts and materials covered in Introduction to Physical Anthropology. Students will engage in lab based activities involving human genetics and processes of evolution, biology and behavior of non-human primates, human evolution, and modern human adaptation and variation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ANTY 216 - Primates in Peril

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An overview of the living primates and their behavior with a focus on conservation issues that have an impact on primates.

  • ANTY 220S - Culture & Society

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Study of social organization of non-western societies; emphasis on variations in ecology, social structure, economic, political and religious beliefs and practices.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 241H - Central Asian Culture and Civ

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even numbered years. Introduction to Central Asia's history, culture and ways of thinking. Focus on the political and social organization of Central Asia and cultural changes as expressed in art and interactions with China, India and the Middle East.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 250S - Intro to Archaeology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. What archaeologists do and how they reconstruct past human cultures. Methodological and theoretical approaches to understanding and explaining past human societies.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • ANTY 251H - Foundations of Civilization

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Focus on the worldwide evolution of human society from Stone Age hunter-gatherers to the beginnings of modern civilization. Approached through the colorful and exciting world of archaeologists and the sites they excavate.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 254H - Arch Wonders of the World

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even numbered years. This course highlights the classical civilizations of the ancient world, fields such as Egyptology and Classical Archaeology, and the major archaeological discoveries which are associated with them.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 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 relating to current problems or new developments in the discipline.

  • ANTY 310 - Human Variation

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ANTY 210N or consent of instr. Introduction to human biological variation, and to the methods and theories that are used to explain the distribution of variable features.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • ANTY 312 - Human Evolution

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ANTY 210N. An exploration of the fossil and archaeological records of the evolution of human beings, and of current methods and theories used in interpreting these data.

  • ANTY 314 - Principles of Forensic Anthro

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ANTY 210N.  A study of techniques for recovering skeletal material, identifying and interpreting human skeletal remains, keeping records, interacting with the law enforcement system and documenting human rights abuses.

  • ANTY 318 - Casting & Facial Approximation

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ANTY 314 and consent of instr. An exploration of techniques for conservation and replication of skeletal elements, facial reconstruction, and other techniques for identification of individuals from their skeletal remains.

  • ANTY 323 - Native People of Montana

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The history and culture of the Indian tribes in Montana.

  • ANTY 323X - Native Peoples of Montana

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The history and culture of the Indian tribes in Montana.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 326E - Indigenous Peoples & Globl Dev

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. This class will examine the impact of global development on tribal and Indigenous peoples. Topics will include land issues, health, employment, and cultural change caused by global development and explore how these societies are resisting and adapting to their changing world.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 330X - Peoples and Cultures of World

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Study of the peoples of various geographic regions and their cultures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 333 - Culture and Population

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn, even-numbered years. The relationship between population processes and culture to the human condition; survey data, methodologies, theories of demographic and culture change.

  • ANTY 336 - Myth, Ritual and Religion

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Theories and practices concerning supernatural phenomena, and the comparative study of world religions and cosmological traditions of indigenous peoples throughout the world.

  • ANTY 347 - Central Asia and Its Neighbors

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Analysis of the human communities and cultures of Central and Southwest Asia, with particular emphasis on the importance of relationships with neighboring countries and civilizations since ancient times.

  • ANTY 349 - Social Change in NnWstrn Socts

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn, odd-numbered years. Study of the processes of change, modernization and development.

  • ANTY 351H - Archaeology of North America

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. The origins, backgrounds and development of Pre-Columbian American peoples and cultures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 352X - Archaeology of Montana

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The origins, distributions and development of aboriginal cultures in Montana and surrounding regions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ANTY 353 - PaleoIndian Archaeology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring or winter, even-numbered years. Examines archaeological, linguistic, biological and skeletal data to determine from where and when Native Americans arrived in North America.  Examines archaeological sites from such diverse places as Montana, Siberia, Virginia, and Chile to answer the most intriguing question in contemporary American archaeology today:  how, when and from where did people first arrive in the Americas?

  • ANTY 354H - Mesoamerican Prehistory

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. The development of civilization and prehistoric states in the New World. Prehistoric lifeways and the effects of European contact on these cultures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • ANTY 391 - 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.

  • ANTY 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., 9 credits in anthropology; consent of faculty supervisor and cooperative education officer. Practical application of classroom learning through internship in a number of areas such as museology, cultural resource management, and forensics. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, and 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ANTY 400 - History of Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ANTY 101H and 220S. The development of theory and method in cultural anthropology to the present. Various archaeological, ethnological and socio-psychological theories in the light of historical anthropology.

  • ANTY 401 - Anthropological Data Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 104, M 105, M 115, M 121, M 122, M 135, M 151 or consent of instr. An analysis of the foundations of anthropological scaling and measurement.

  • ANTY 402 - Quan Ethnographic Field Methds

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course is designed to enhance student understanding of field methods that generate quantitative data describing human behavior. The toolkit of a student completing this course will include knowledge of basic methods that will get you from observing behavior to discussing your research and findings in a professional manner in oral or written formats.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ANTY 403E - Ethics and Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ANTY 101H or 220S, or consent of instr. Ethical and anthropological modes of inquiry in relation to each other. Focus on the sociocultural subfield as well as ethical issues in physical anthropology and archaeology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • ANTY 404 - Anthropological Museology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., ANTY 101H. Introduction to anthropological museums, museum work and museum theory.

  • ANTY 408 - Advanced Anthro Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ANTY 401 or consent of inst. Focus on techniques used for microcomputer-based data management and multivariate analysis.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ANTY 409 - Preceptorship in Anthropology

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ANTY 210N, 220S, 250S and consent of instr. Assisting a faculty member by tutoring, grading objective exams, conducting review sessions, and carrying out other class-related responsibilities. Open to juniors, senior, and graduate students with consent of the faculty member with whom they serve. Proposals must be approved by department chair.

  • ANTY 412 - Osteology

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ANTY 314 and consent of instr. A detailed examination of the human skeleton with an emphasis on identifying individual bones and their structures. Specifically extended to fragmentary skeletal elements. Direct hands-on experience required.

  • ANTY 413 - Forensic and Mortuary Arch

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ANTY 314 and consent of instr. Practical approaches to locating, documenting and recovering human skeletal remains, including surface scatters and burials. Emphasis on interpretations of evidence for recovery scene formation and mortuary behavior.

  • ANTY 415 - Emergence Modern Humans

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ANTY 210N. An exploration of the emergence of "modern" humans and their relationships with Neanderthals. Exploration of what it means to be "a modern human" through an examination of human evolutionary history.

  • ANTY 416 - Dental Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ANTY 210N. The use of information from teeth in investigating evolutionary trends, the relationships between human groups, subsistence change, and culture change.

  • ANTY 418 - Evol and Genet Var Human Pops

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq. ANTY 310. Human genetic variation examined from a molecular perspective. Emphasis on the role of infectious disease and other factors as a selective factor in human evolution and exploration of the implications of these associations for human genetic variation.

  • ANTY 422 - Mind, Culture and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., ANTY 220S or consent of instr. The study of socialization, personality, cognition, and mental health cross-culturally.

  • ANTY 423 - Culture and Identity

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The comparative study of identity formation along and across racial, ethnic, and ethno-national lines. Emphasis on issues of ethnogenesis, cultural resistance, transformation, domination, colonialism as well as sharing to understand both the cultural commonalties and differences in identity formation.

  • ANTY 426 - Culture, Health and Healing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Cross-cultural comparisons of theories and concepts and health and illness. Examination of the impact of these concepts upon health practices and treatment of disease around the world.

  • ANTY 427 - Anthropology of Gender

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Comparative study of the history and significance of gender in social life.

  • ANTY 430 - Social Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Seminar style senior capstone course for cultural anthropology students. This course focuses on bringing theory and methods together in written and visual ethnography.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ANTY 431 - Ethnographic Field Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., ANTY 220S or consent of instr. Introduction to socio-cultural anthropological methods including participant observation, interviewing and narrative techniques and analysis of qualitative data.

  • ANTY 432 - Med Anth Global Health

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. The course is designed to enhance student understanding of ‘global health’ from the perspective of medical anthropologists and clinicians involved in health care delivery in many settings in the developing world. Students will read broadly in medical anthropology, and will hear the real-life perspectives of health development program designers, project managers, and clinicians.

  • ANTY 433 - Indig Global Health & Healing

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Examination of traditional and contemporary uses of medicine in Native American societies. Issues covered will include current health conditions of American Indians, and the relationship from a cultural perspective on health, healing and medicine.

  • ANTY 435 - Drugs, Culture and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Drug use in a cross-cultural perspective.  The role of drugs in cultural expression and social interaction.  Examination of the prehistory of drug use, drug use in traditional non-Western and Western societies, and drug use in the context of global sociocultural change.

  • ANTY 440 - Cont. Issues of SSEA

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ANTY 102H. An examination of the major issues that affect the contemporary experience of South and Southeast Asians.

  • ANTY 442 - Cities/Landscapes Central Asia

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd numbered years. Analysis of the main centers of civilization and culture, rich sites and monuments of Central Asia and Southwest Asia since ancient times.

  • ANTY 444 - Artistic Tradtns Central Asia

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Analysis of the study of human artistic creativity and scientific innovations of various cultures in Central and Southwest Asia since ancient times.

  • ANTY 450 - Archaeological Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., ANTY 250S. Historical trends and current major theories and methods in archaeology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ANTY 451 - Cultural Resource Management

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to the laws and practice of cultural resource/heritage property management. Focus on the management of archaeological sites, historic structures, and traditional cultural places due to federal laws. Emphasis is on laying foundation of CRM practices for students interested in pursuing it as a potential career.

  • ANTY 452 - GIS in Archaeology

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ANTY 250s. Anthropological and archaeological data acquisition, management, and analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and techniques.

  • ANTY 454 - Lithic Technology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., ANTY 250S and consent of instr.  Analysis of stone artifacts and debitage.

  • ANTY 455 - Artifact Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ANTY 250S and consent of instr. Laboratory approaches and techniques for analyzing material culture from technological, stylistic, and chronological perspectives.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ANTY 456 - Historical Archaeology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ANTY 250S or consent of instr. Understanding and interpreting the past through historical archaeological remains, methods, and theories. Focuses on historical archaeological sites and topics from the American West, but also examines the field’s global perspective.

  • ANTY 457 - Arch of the Pacific Northwest

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Introduction to the study of archaeology in the Pacific Northwest region inclusive of the Northwest Coast and Columbia/Fraser-Thompson Plateau. Understanding hunter-gatherer adaptations, evolution of social complexity, and ancient history of contemporary native peoples in the region.

  • ANTY 458 - Arch of Hunter-Gatherers

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Introduction to the archaeological study of hunter-gatherer societies. Primary emphasis on archaeological method and theory.

  • ANTY 459 - Archof the Arctic/Subarctic

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Introduction to the study of Arctic and Subarctic archaeology emphasizing the Pleistocene and Holocene prehistory of North America and eastern Siberia. Understanding of methodological problems associated with archaeology in a northern context, the evolution of Inuit, Eskimo, Aleut and Athapaskan cultures, and hunter-gatherer adaptations to northern interior and coastal environments.

  • ANTY 465 - Arch of the SW United States

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. The development of the prehistoric communities in the southwestern United States from ancient times to the dawn of history in the area.

  • ANTY 466 - Archaeological Survey

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Prereq., ANTY 250S. Offered autumn. A field course in Montana archaeology.

  • ANTY 467 - Archaeological Field School

    Credits: 3 TO 12. (R-12) Offered summer.  Prereq., ANTY 250S and consent of instructor. Provides students with a well-rounded experience in archaeological field methods.  Field schools will typically occur at archaeological site locations away from campus.  During the archaeological field experience, students may learn methods of excavation, survey, research, and analysis to facilitate their transition to careers as professional archaeologists.

  • ANTY 476 - Methods for Native Languages

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered Spring. In an effort to highlight promising methodologies that will advance the success of Native language acquisition and instruction, students will be exposed to an innovative methodology while being instructed in an Indigenous language.

  • ANTY 491 - Special Topics

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

  • ANTY 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ANTY 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Advanced analysis of historical and contemporary issues involving human communities, cultures, and economies of a particular region, and that region’s role in the world.

  • ANTY 495 - Field Experience:

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R- 12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Organized field experience in anthropology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ANTY 500 - Cont Anthro Thought

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instructor. A review of major contributions to current anthropological theory, with an emphasis on the application of theory to anthropological problems. Significant advances in general theory, symbolic anthropology, critical theory, cultural studies, and postmodernism. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 501 - Historical Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even numbered years. The location, use, and value of written records in anthropological research. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 510 - Sem Human Var & Evol

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn. Prereq., ANTY 515. Various topics related to genetic evidence of human biological evolution, morphological and genetic diversity of modern humans, and problems of "race". Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 512 - Adv Forensic Anthropology

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., ANTY 515 and consent of instr. Review of traditional methods and exploration of new methods of skeletal analysis, as applied to cases from the forensic collection. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 513 - Sem Bioarch & Skel Biol

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., ANTY 515 or consent of instructor. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the analysis of human skeletal remains derived from archaeological contexts. Demography, health and disease, diet and nutrition, growth, activity patterns, and measures of biological relatedness are interpreted within a biocultural framework. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 514 - Sem Paleoanth & Evol Analy

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ANTY 515 or consent of instructor. Exploration of selected aspects of the human fossil, archaeological, & genetic records and the theories and methods of evolutionary analysis used to analyze them. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 515 - Theor & Meth in Bioanth

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  A detailed review of the body of theory that is foundational for the study of human evolution, human variation, bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology, and primatology, along with a consideration of major methods used to analyze data in these fields. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 520 - Contemporary Ethnography

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. A review and discussion of current ethnographic research. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 521 - Applied Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Study of ways in which anthropological skills may be used in non-academic fields. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 522 - Medical Anthropology

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An examination of selected issues and trends in contemporary theory and methodology within medical anthropology. Seminar assignments and discussions focus on understanding the application of anthropological concepts and methods in medical settings and are organized around several topics, including cultural conceptualizations of health, illness and risk; global health; the social and cultural construction of illness; drug and pharmaceutical use; and mental health in cultural context. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 550 - Seminar in Archaeology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 551 - Sem Historical Archaeology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. An exploration of theories, methods, and literature in historical archaeology. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 553 - Evolutionary Archaeology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Examination of method and theory in Darwinian evolutionary archaeology. Seminar assignments and discussions focus on human behavioral ecology, cultural transmission, and macroevolution. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 593 - Professional Project

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ANTY 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • ANTY 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing and consent of faculty supervisor. Practical application of classroom learning through internship in a number of areas such as museology, cultural resource management and forensics. Written reports are required. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ANTY 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 600 - Issues Cultural Herit

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Doctoral dissertation research activties.A review of the range of topics that fall under the umbrella of cultural heritage and a review of theory and practice in one or more of these topics. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 601 - Resrch Design & Proposal Prep

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Seminar in the development of anthropological research designs and proposals. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 602 - Cultl Herit Policy & Pract

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing. Exploration of critical issues in cultural heritage policy emphasizing the regulatory basis for federal CRM, public anthropology, and indigenous people's issues. Hands-on training in the design and production of federal planning documents. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 694 - Seminar Cultural Heritage

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 697 - Advanced Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research projects, other than dissertation. Level: Graduate

  • ANTY 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Doctoral dissertation research activities. Level: Graduate

Criminal Justice

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  • CJUS 125N - Fund of Forensic Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and online spring. A survey of the forensic sciences and related disciplines and their use in criminal investigations, the role of forensic scientists in the investigative process and as expert witnesses.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • CJUS 488 - For Sci Crime Lab & Beyond

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and online in autumn. Examination of the forensic sciences with emphases on the non-crime lab forensic sciences, new technologies, and new directions in the forensic sciences.

English as a Second Language

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  • EASL 195 - 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.

  • EASL 250 - Interm Eng Acad Purpose I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 525 to 549 on the Paper-Based TOEFL or equivalent. Concentration on academic tasks prompting comprehension of evidence offered to support opinion; gathering facts to be stated in narrative/descriptive patterns is emphasized as distinct from practicing summary exposition. This course is highly recommended to all international students with TOEFL scores between 525 and 549. Student Option Grade Mode (traditional or credit/no credit).

  • EASL 251 - Inter Eng Acad Purposes II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 525 to 549 on the Paper-Based TOEFL or equivalent. Concentration on academic tasks guiding identification of main ideas underlying formal speech (broadcasts, lectures, interviews); recognition of intent of discussion and status of detail therein bearing on readings is emphasized. This course is highly recommended to all international students with TOEFL scores between 525 and 549. Student Option Grade Mode (traditional or credit/no credit).

  • EASL 450 - Adv Eng Acad Purposes I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 550 to 574 on the Paper-Based TOEFL or equivalent. Concentration on academic tasks prompting the collection and comprehension of evidence used to draw inferences regarding debatable issues; explanation of connection between evidence and inference is emphasized. This course is highly recommended to all international students with TOEFL scores between 550 and 574. Student Option Grade Mode (traditional or credit/no credit).

  • EASL 451 - Adv Eng Acad Purposes II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 550 to 574 on the Paper-Based TOEFL or equivalent. Concentration on academic tasks obliging comprehension of main ideas/details furnished in spoken media (broadcasts, lectures, discussions); detection of intended message and essential facts related to readings is emphasized.This course is highly recommended to all international students with TOEFL scores between 550 and 574. Student Option Grade Mode (traditional or credit/no credit).

Historic Preservation

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  • HPRV 400 - Historic Preservation

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. This course is intended to provide a comprehensive foundation to historic preservation practice and issues.Topics include the history and theory of the American historic preservation movement, identification and documentation of historic properties, preservation technology, strategies for conservation of historic resources and a critical examination of the philosophy and principles of preservation.

Linguistics

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  • LING 191 - 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.

  • LING 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LING 270S - Introduction to Linguistics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  An introduction to the field of modern linguistics and to the nature of language. Emphasis on the ways different cultures develop symbol systems for representing meaning.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • LING 375X - Endangered Languages

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Survey of endangered languages and the communities in which those endangered languages are spoken. Topics to be addressed include linguistic diversity, language endangerment, language shift and loss, language maintenance efforts, and prospects for the future of these languages.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • LING 391 - 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.

  • LING 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LING 465 - Structure & History of English

    Credits: 3. Offered once per year. The development of the English language from a historical perspective contrasted with the phonological and grammatical structure of English from a modern linguistic point of view; specifically designed for teachers.

  • LING 470 - Linguistic Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. An in-depth examination of the formal properties of language, concentrating on the core areas of linguistic analysis (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics).

  • LING 471 - Phonetics and Phonology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LING 470.  A study of phonetic and phonological systems from as many as 20 languages, most of them non–Indo–European; training in how to do linguistic analysis as well as linguistic theory. This course co-convenes with LING 571.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 472 - Generative Syntax

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LING 470. A study of the human language sentence–formation system, the means for expressing semantic information as propositional content. Emphasis on the abstraction of utterances in the form of mathematical objects. This course co-convenes with LING 572.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 473 - Language and Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LING 470.  Technical study of the relationships between grammatical categories and world view. This course co-convenes with LING 573.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LING 474 - Historical Linguistics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., LING 470. An introduction to the study of language change over time. Topics include: methods for studying language change (the comparative method and internal reconstruction); types of language change (sound change, borrowing, analogical change, lexical, syntactic, and semantic change); and explanations for language change. The principles of historical reconstruction and comparative method in the analysis of linguistic variation and change. This course co-convenes with LING 574.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 475 - Linguistic Field Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years.  Prereq., LING 470.  Writing up linguistic data; developing techniques for eliciting linguistic data by working with a native speaker of a less commonly taught language. This course co-convenes with LING 575.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 477 - Bilingualism

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LING 270S or equiv. Societal and individual bilingualism:  topics include language policy, maintenance, interference, code-switching and mixting, and bilingual education.

  • LING 478 - Learner Language

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LING 270S or equivalent. Observing/describing language learners' behaviors and, to a degree, advances toward proficiency (i.e., fluency plus accuracy); the presence of error as conditioned by a priori knowledge of language and implications for child and adult development; and applying typical methods of linguistic analysis to the (non-) systematic variants in language form characterizing developmental processes as a way of trying to explain variable behavior.

  • LING 480 - Tchg Engl as For Lang

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn online. Prereq., LING 270 or equiv. Same as ENLI 480. The application of principles of modern linguistics to the problems of teaching English as a foreign language.

  • LING 484 - NA Indigenous Lang & Ling

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq. LING 470. Description and analysis of grammatical features of Indigenous languages of North America. This course co-convenes with LING 584.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LING 489 - Morphology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., LING 470.  A survey of the morphological features of several unrelated languages to provide the student with a broad overview of how languages compare and contrast. This course co-convenes with LING 589.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 491 - 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.

  • LING 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Special projects in linguistic analysis.

  • LING 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., LING 270 or LING 470. A review and discussion of advanced topics covering descriptive linguistics, linguistic theory and subjects related to the analysis of human languages.

  • LING 495 - ESL Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., or coreq., LING 480. Offered every term. Students with a teaching major take the course for 3 credits; others take it for 1 credit and do one third of the work.

  • LING 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LING 559 - Preceptorship

    Credits: 1. (R–4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Materials development, assessment and evaluation of learners’ needs and interests in teaching English as an academic second Language to international students attending universities with English instruction. Level: Graduate

  • LING 570 - Seminar in Linguistics

    Credits: 3. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring.  Advanced topics in linguistic analysis. Level: Graduate

  • LING 571 - Phonetics and Phonology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  A study of phonetic and phonological systems from as many as 20 languages, most of them non–Indo–European; training in how to do linguistic analysis as well as linguistic theory. This course co-convenes with LING 471. Graduate students taking LING 571 will complete additional requirements and their work will be of a more advanced nature. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 572 - Generative Syntax

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LING 470 or equivalent.An investigation of human language sentence–formation systems, construed as functions (combinatorial computations) mapping utterances (physical sounds) to propositions (mental meanings). Emphasis on abstracting away from observable cross-linguistic data in favor of underlying formal (i.e., computational) structures. This course is co-convened with LING 472. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 573 - Language and Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Technical study of the relationships between grammatical categories and world view. This course co-convenes with LING 473. Graduate students will complete additional requirements and their work will be of a more advanced nature. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 574 - Historical Linguistics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. An introduction to the study of language change over time. Topics include:methods for studying language change (the comparative method and internal reconstruction); types of language change (sound change, borrowing, analogical change, lexical, syntactic, and semantic change); and explanations for language change. The principles of historical reconstruction and comparative method in the analysis of linguistic variation and change. This course co-convenes with LING 474. Graduate students will complete additional requirements and their work will be of a more advanced nature. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 575 - Linguistic Field Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years.  Writing up linguistic data; developing techniques for eliciting linguistic data by working with a native speaker of a less commonly taught language. This courses co-convenes with LING 475. Graduate students will complete additional requirements and their work will be of a more advanced nature. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 584 - NA Indigenous Lang and Ling

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Description and analysis of grammatical features of Indigenous languages of North America. This course co-convenes with LING 484. Graduate students will complete additional requirements and their work will be of a more advanced nature. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 589 - Morphology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  A survey of the morphological features of several unrelated languages to provide the student with a broad overview of how languages compare and contrast. This course co-convenes with LING 489. Graduate students taking LING 589 will complete additional requirements and their work will be of a more advanced nature. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • LING 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittenly. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LING 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R–6) Offered intermittenly. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

  • LING 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittenly. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LING 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittenly. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the indiviumdual student. Level: Graduate

  • LING 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Biochemistry

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  • BCH 110 - Intro Biology for Biochemists

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq. CHMY 141N or equivalent. Prereq. or Coreq., CHMY 143N. Coreq., BCH 111.  An introductory course that explores biomolecules and their roles in life processes.  Provides a foundation for Cellular and Molecular Biology (BIOB 260), Genetics and Evolution (BIOB 272), Introductory Biochemistry Seminar (BCH 294), and many other advanced science courses.

  • BCH 111 - Intro Biol for Biochemists Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring.  Prereq., CHMY 141N or equivalent. Prereq., or Coreq., CHMY 143N. Coreq., BCH 110. Introduction to the experimental techniques used to study biomolecules and their roles in life processes.  Provides a foundation for other advanced level laboratory courses in chemistry and biochemistry.

  • BCH 294 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1. Offered spring.  Prereq., BCH 110/111 or equivalent. An introduction to important advances in biochemistry through readings from the primary literature and discussion of this literature.  Faculty members will also make presentations on their research. Graded credit/no credit.

  • BCH 380 - Biochemistry

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CHMY 223 or BIOB 260.  Fundamental biochemistry; chemistry and metabolism of biomolecules, energy relationships in metabolism; storage, transmission, and expression of genetic information.  Credit not allowed for both BCH 380 and 480-482.

  • BCH 480 - Advanced Biochemistry I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 223. Primarily for science majors. The chemistry of biomolecules, with emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. The chemistry and regulation of the transfer and expression of genetic information, protein synthesis. Credit not allowed for both BCH 380 and 480-482.

  • BCH 482 - Advanced Biochemistry II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BCH 480 or equiv. Continuation of BCH 480. Enzyme kinetics, metabolism, especially macromolecule biosyntheses and energy acquisition pathways, and the associated energetics and molecular physiology. Credit not allowed for both BCH 380 and BCH 480-482.

  • BCH 486 - Biochemistry Research Lab

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BCH 380 or 480. Applications of biochemical principles to modern protein biochemistry.  Basic micro- and molecular biology techniques are used to produce mutant proteins; then students learn basic and advanced biophysical techniques to characterize the mutant proteins.

  • BCH 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • BCH 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BCH 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone

    Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on undergraduate research for presentation and/or publication. Student must give an oral or poster presentation at the Undergraduate Research Symposium or a scientific meeting.

  • BCH 547 - Exptl Mol/Cell/Chem Biol

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr.  Same as BIOB 547. Focus on experimental design, methods, and presentation of experimental results for graduate students in laboratories with a molecular, cellular or chemical biological focus. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 561 - RNA Structure & Function

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered every semester. Prereq., BCH 482, BIOB 260, and consent of instr. Exploration of current scientific literature and new data that focuses on RNA biochemistry. Emphasis on literature relevant to research on RNA viruses and ribosomes and protein synthesis. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 570 - Intro to Research

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing.  Required course for Biochemistry and Biophysics graduate students. Students are acquainted with faculty research projects. Instruction in basic research techniques, research equipment. Introduction to relevant scientific research literature.  Level: Graduate

  • BCH 581 - Physical Biochemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., CHMY 360 or CHMY 373 or CHMY 371; BCH 480. Techniques of physical chemistry used in studying biological structure and function of macromolecules. Emphasis is on spectroscopic methods, hydrodynamic methods and x-ray and other scattering and diffraction techniques. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 582 - Proteins and Enzymes

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years.  Prereq., BCH 482 or equivalent. An investigation into the structure/function relationship in proteins and a detailed exploration of enzyme kinetics, using examples from current literature. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 584 - Nucleic Acids

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., BCH 482 or equivalent. Emphasis on critical reading of current literature that investigates structure, chemistry, and function of nucleic acids. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Experimental offering of new courses by resident or visiting faculty. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 18. (R-18) Offered intermittently. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the background and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., master's student in biochemistry and biophysics. Laboratory research for and preparation of a master's thesis. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 600 - Cell Organization & Mechanisms

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., BCH 480 or consent of instr. Same as BMED 600. Primary literature exploration of the regulation of structure, function, and dynamics of eukaryotic cells. Topics include membranes, cytoskeleton, transcription, translation, signal transduction, cell motility, cell proliferation, and programmed cell death. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 694 - Biochemistry & Biophysics Sem.

    Credits: 1. (R-10) Credit/No credit only. Offered Autumn and Spring. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instructor. Presentation of current research in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or related fields by invited outside speakers, UM faculty, and senior graduate students. Level: Graduate

  • BCH 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 20. (R-20) Offered intermittently. Prereq., doctoral student in biochemistry. Laboratory research for and preparation of a doctoral dissertation. Level: Graduate

Chemistry

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  • CHMY 104 - Preparation for Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq. ALEKS Level 3 or M 090 Introductory Algebra w/ C– or better. An introduction to chemistry for those who believe they have an inadequate background to enroll in CHMY 121N or 141N. Not appropriate toward chemistry requirement in any major.

  • CHMY 121N - Intro to General Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. First semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • CHMY 122 - Intro to Gen Chem Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., Enrolled in the College of Technology ASRN program.  Prereq. or coreq., CHMY 121N or equivalent.  A laboratory course emphasizing inorganic chemistry, quantitative relations and synthesis of inorganic and organic compounds.

  • CHMY 123 - Intro to Organic & Biochem

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., "C-" or equiv. in CHMY 121N or CHMY 141N or consent of instr. Second semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry.

  • CHMY 124 - Intro to Organic & Biochem Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., CHMY 123. Laboratory to accompany CHMY 123.

  • CHMY 141N - College Chemistry I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ALEKS Placement Level 4 or M 095 Intermediate Algebra w/ C- or better. For science majors and other students intending to take more than one year of chemistry. Properties of elements, inorganic compounds, liquid solutions, chemical equilibria and chemical kinetics. Includes laboratory.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • CHMY 143N - College Chemistry II

    Credits: 5. Offered spring and summer. Prereq., "C-" or better in CHMY 141N or consent of instr. A continuation of CHMY 141N. Includes Laboratory.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • CHMY 191 - Special Topics/Expmntl Crse

    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.

  • CHMY 221 - Organic Chemistry I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 123N or 143N. The chemical and physical properties of organic compounds.

  • CHMY 222 - Organic Chemistry I Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Coreq., CHMY 221; prereq., one semester of 100-level laboratory. Microscale techniques are emphasized.

  • CHMY 223 - Organic Chemistry II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 221. Continuation of 221.

  • CHMY 224 - Organic Chemistry II Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 222; prereq. or coreq., CHMY 223.

  • CHMY 290 - Undergraduate Research

    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:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • CHMY 291 - Special Topics/Expmntl Crse

    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.

  • CHMY 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., one semester of chemistry and consent of instr. Laboratory investigations and research in the laboratory of a faculty member.

  • CHMY 294 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Topic varies.

  • CHMY 305E - Ethics and Writing in Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CHMY 223 and chemistry or biochemistry majors. Practicum for developing and improving skills in scientific writing and evaluation. Presentation, discussion and written evaluations of standard ethics traditions and ethical issues related to the professional practice of science. Use of library and search tools to access current literature in chemistry.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • CHMY 311 - Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., one year of college chemistry, including laboratory. Classroom and laboratory work in gravimetric, volumetric, colorimetric and electrochemical methods of analysis; theory of errors; ionic equilibria in aqueous solutions.

  • CHMY 360 - Applied Physical Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 123 OR 143 AND M 162. Basic thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with applications in the biological and environmental sciences. Credit not allowed for both 360 and 373.

  • CHMY 371 - Phys Chem-Qntm Chm & Spctrscpy

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 373. Systematic treatment of the laws and theories relating to chemical phenomena.

  • CHMY 373 - Phys Chem-Kntcs & Thrmdynmcs

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 143N, M 273, PHSX 207N or 217N. Systematic treatment of the laws and theories relating to chemical phenomena. Credit not allowed for both CHMY 360 and 373.

  • CHMY 390 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1. Offered every term. Prereq., CHEM 161N-162N with B or better and consent of instr. Methods of peer-led team learning as applied to general chemistry instruction. Review of concepts from general chemistry. Student leaders mentor a team of general chemistry students in working toward constructing chemistry knowledge and developing problem-solving skills.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • CHMY 391 - Special Topics/Expmntl Crse

    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.

  • CHMY 392 - Independent Study

    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.

  • CHMY 397 - Teaching Chemistry

    Credits: 1. Offered every term.  Prereq., CHMY 141N-143N with B or better and consent of instr.  Methods of peer-led  team learning as applied to general chemistry instruction.  Review of concepts from general chemistry.  Student leaders mentor a team of general chemistry students in working toward constructing chemistry knowledge and developing problem-solving skills.

  • CHMY 398 - Internship/Cooperative Educ

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CHMY 401 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 223 AND 360 OR 373 or consent of instr. Theory and principles of inorganic chemistry and a systematic coverage of descriptive inorganic chemistry in the context of the periodic table.

  • CHMY 402 - Advanced Inorganic Chem Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 224 AND 360 or 373 and consent of instr. Preparation of inorganic and coordination compounds. Isolation and characterization by ion exchange, column chromatography, IR, UV-VIS, derivatives, MP, and BP.

  • CHMY 403 - Descriptive Inorganic Chem

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 221-222, 360 or 373-371, and 401. A survey of the chemistry of the elements including transition metal reaction mechanisms, redox chemistry, organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry.

  • CHMY 411 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Prereqs., CHMY221 and CHMY223 (the sophomore organic chemistry sequence).The course is study of organic chemistry which covers chemoinformatics, structure and conformation, acid-base properties, kinetics/thermodynamics, mechanisms and reactivity, and synthetic strategy and key reactions.

  • CHMY 421 - Advanced Instrument Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 311. Theory and use of instrumental methods in the study of analytical and physical chemistry.

  • CHMY 442 - Aquatic Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years.  Prereq., CHMY 311 or consent of instr. Application of chemical equilibria theory for understanding and modeling chemical processes in natural waters with an emphasis on spreadsheet computations.  In depth examination of concepts such as pH, alkalinity, buffering, and solubility as they apply to natural waters.

  • CHMY 445 - Indstrl Chm & Its Impct on Soc

    Credits: 3. Offered every other autumn semester.  Prereq., CHMY 143 or 123.  A course based on local Montana chemical industries involving field trips to chemical plants, visits by company personnel and an overall evaluation of the company=s economic and environmental impact on the community.

  • CHMY 465 - Organic Spectroscopy

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHMY 360 or 373 and one year of organic chemistry or consent of instr. Theory and interpretation of the NMR, IR, UV, and mass spectra of organic compounds with the goal of structure identification.

  • CHMY 466 - FT-NMR Optn for Undrgrd Rsrch

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHMY 221-222; research project using NMR; consent of instr. Operation of the FT-NMR spectrometer and brief background of NMR spectroscopy.

  • CHMY 485 - Laboratory Safety

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., one year of college chemistry. Awareness of and methods of control of hazards encountered in laboratory work. Awareness of legal constraints on work with chemicals. Sources of information regarding chemical hazards.

  • CHMY 488 - Forensic Research

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn, spring and summer.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Laboratory investigations and research on forensic chemistry topics under the direction of a faculty member.

  • CHMY 489 - Forensic Research Seminar

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Prereq., CHMY 421 and ANTH 286N.  Seminar speakers on forensic science topics in the areas of ethics, law, anthropology and criminology; tours of the Montana State Crime Laboratory.

  • CHMY 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. Undergraduate Research Variable cr (R-9). Offered autumn, spring, and summer. Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory investigations and research in the laboratory of a faculty member.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • CHMY 491 - Special Topics/Expmntl Crse

    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.

  • CHMY 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory investigations and research in the laboratory of a faculty member.

  • CHMY 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory investigations and research in the laboratory of a faculty member.

  • CHMY 498 - Internship/Cooperative Educ

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of department. Extended non-classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CHMY 499 - Senior Thesis/capstone

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CHMY 490 or consent of instr. and senior standing. Students complete and report on undergraduate research initiated as CHEM 490 or equivalent research experience.  Reports are both oral and written.

  • CHMY 501 - Teaching University Chemistry

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Preparation for teaching chemistry at the college level. A survey of teaching fundamentals and educational psychology as applied to chemistry instruction. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 541 - Environmental Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHMY 360 OR 373. Chemical principles and reactions in natural systems: Fate of chemical contaminants in the environment; partitioning of contaminants between phases (air/water/soil); chemistry of atmospheric pollutants; computer modeling of equilibrium and kinetic processes; degradation and transformation of organic contaminants. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 542 - Separation Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years.  Prereq., CHMY 421, CHMY 360 or 373.  Theory, method development, and application of analytical separations; solvent extraction; solid phase extraction; various forms of chromatography; electrophoresis. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 544 - Applied Spectroscopy

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., CHMY 421 or consent of instr. The function and application of optical (ultraviolet to infrared) chemical instrumentation.  Specific topics include optics, light sources, detectors and a wide variety of spectrochemical methods with an emphasis on methods not typically covered in undergraduate instrumental analysis courses. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 553 - Inor Chem and Curr Lit

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., CHMY 401. A survey of the elements including transition metal reaction mechanisms, redox chemistry, organomatallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry. Oral and written presentations on primary literature. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 562 - Org Structure and Mech

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., one year of organic chemistry.  Topics may include: stereochemistry, conformational analysis, aromaticity, transition sate theory, isotope effects, solvent effects, substitution and elimination reactions, and mechanisms that involve carbocations, carbanions, radicals and carbenes as reactive intermediates. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 563 - Organic Synthesis

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., CHMY 221-223.  Theoretical treatise of the common methods used in organic synthesis including: oxidation, reduction, organometallics, C-C bond forming reactions, synthetic strategies and total synthesis. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 566 - FT-NMR for Graduates

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHMY 221-222; research project using NMR; consent of instr.  Operation of the FT-NMR spectrometer and brief background of NMR spectroscopy. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 568 - Organometallic Chemistry

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in autumn.  Prereq., CHMY 221, 223, 401, 403.  Survey of the reactivity and structure of main group and transition metal organometallic compounds with an emphasis on applications to organic synthesis and catalysis. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 573 - Advanced Physical Chem

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CHMY 371-373.  Fundamental principles of physical chemistry and special applications. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 580 - Adv Graduate Res Seminars

    Credits: 1. (R-10) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Formal oral and written presentations of research results and selected literature topics in a designated area.  Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 593 - Professional Project

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Preparation of a professional project appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 595 - Special Topics

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

  • CHMY 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • CHMY 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of department. Extended non-classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CHMY 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 630 - Seminar

    Credits: 1. (R-14) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry, or consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 640 - Intro Grad Seminar

    Credits: 1. (R-20) Offered autumn.  Prereq., graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry or consent of instr.  Seminar to acquaint new graduate students with departmental research. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 650 - Graduate Chemistry Seminar

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered spring.  Prereq., graduate standing. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 652 - Original Research Proposal

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 640 and CHMY 650. Preparation and presentation of original research proposals for third year graduate students. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 697 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-60) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • CHMY 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered autumn and spring. Preparation of extensive thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Communication

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  • COMX 111A - Intro to Public Speaking

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism. Credit not allowed for both COMM 111A and COM 160A.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • COMX 115S - Intro to Interpersonal Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. An overview of the process of human communication with special emphasis on analyzing communication patterns and improving interpersonal communication skills. Credit not allowed for both COMM 110S and COM 150S.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • COMX 191S - 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:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • COMX 202S - Nonverbal Communication

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Nonverbal code systems and how they function in human communication including gestures, facial expressions, personal space, and others.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • COMX 204X - International & Dvlpmnt Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. International Communication is concerned with information exchange across national borders while Development Communication focuses on the historical, current, and prospective role of communication technologies in social change, improving living conditions, and enhancing life prospects - mainly in developing countries.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • COMX 210 - Communication in Small Groups

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Theory and research related to communication roles, collaboration, cohesion, leadership, and decision-making. Experiences provided in task oriented groups and field analyses of group processes.

  • COMX 220S - Intro to Organizational Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Theory and research on communication in organizations. Focus on topics such as productivity, power, culture, socialization, technology and globalization covering a wide range of organizations including corporations, government, educational institutions, non-profit agencies and media organizations.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • COMX 222 - Professional Communication

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Explores communication skills needed in business and professional contexts. Focus on developing a working knowledge of theory and skills for interpersonal communication, group communication, and business writing. Concepts include communication processes, diversity in the workplace, nonverbal communication, technical communication, communication with customers, and employment communication. 

  • COMX 240H - Intro to Rhetorical Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. An overview of rhetorical theory including an exploration of classical rhetoric, British and Continental rhetorical theory, and contemporary theories of language and persuasion.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • COMX 241 - Persuasive Communication

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. The use of communication in attitude and behavior change as experienced in personal, organizational, and public contexts.

  • COMX 242 - Argumentation

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring on the Mountain campus, offered intermittently on the Missoula College campus. Development of argumentation skills and critical judgment in decision-making and debate. Includes criticism, construction, presentation, and refutation of spoken and written arguments.

  • COMX 311 - Family Communication

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. An examination of communication in marriage/romantic partnership, parent-child, and extended family relationships. Topics include intimacy, power, decision-making, problem solving, identity formation, and interpersonal perception.

  • COMX 312 - Forensics/Honors

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-12) Offered every term. Preparation and participation in competitive speech and debate, including Lincoln/Douglas and Parliamentary debate. The team travels to regional competitions and hosts on-campus and intramural debates and speaking events. Up to 6 credits may apply toward a major or minor in communication studies.

  • COMX 343 - Persuasive Speaking and Critic

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Prereq., COMM 111A or consent of instructor. The persuasive process through the criticism and creation of speeches and other rhetorical artifacts emphasizing the role persuasion plays in creating and shaping our culture.

  • COMX 347 - Rhetoric Nature & Environmtlsm

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Same as ENST 377. Survey of rhetorical texts that shape public understanding of nature and environmental issues. Analysis of a range of historical and contemporary environmental texts using theoretical concepts from the rhetorical tradition.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 349 - Comm Consump & Climate

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Same as CCS 349. Analyzes consumption as a communication practice, investigates discourses that promote consumption, and illuminates environmental impacts on consumption.

  • COMX 351 - Principles of Public Relations

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. The many uses of communication in the endeavor of public relations. Communication theories and models including interpersonal communication, organizational communication, and mass communication are applied to explore the internal and external communication behavior associated with public relations.

  • COMX 352 - Public Relations Portfolio

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Writing documents such as press releases, fact sheets, brochures and speeches to create relationships between organizations and their publics.

  • COMX 380 - Gender and Communication

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. The meaning of gender in our culture. Examines how gender is displayed and perpetuated through social institutions such as the media and through our private and public verbal and nonverbal interactions.

  • COMX 391 - 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 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Preq., 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. Offered C/NCR only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • COMX 412 - Communication and Conflict

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Conceptual and practical discussions of communication and conflict in interpersonal relationships, organizational settings and overall cultural milieu. Topics include culture, power, styles, negotiation and bargaining, mediation, dissent, dispute systems, and crisis communication. Credit is not allowed for both COMM 413 and COMM 412.

  • COMX 413 - Comm & Conflict-Writing

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Conceptual and practical discussions of communication and conflict in interpersonal relationships, organizational settings and overall cultural milieu. Fulfills Upper-Division Writing requirement for Communication Studies majors. Credit is not allowed for both COMX 413 and COMX 412.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 414 - Comm in Personal Relationshps

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Prerequisite, COMX 115S or consent of instructor. An examination of the functions, types, and historical context of close personal relationships with an in-depth study of the role of communication in friendships and romantic relationships.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 415 - Intercultural Communication

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Communication principles and processes in cross-cultural environments. Non-Western cultures are emphasized by contrasting them to Western communication norms.

  • COMX 421 - Comm in Non-Profit Organizatns

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Focuses on issues in nonprofit organizational communication at macro and micro levels. Topics include: organizational identity, change processes, public relations, fund-raising, advocacy, socialization, stress and burnout, board management and professionalization.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 422 - Communication and Technology

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. This course takes a critical look at the influence of communication technologies on organizational communication. Students will examine how the world of work is changing due to new technologies and explore the social and ethical implications of technical innovation, adoption and use.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 423 - Org Comm Consult & Train

    Credits: 3. Offered every year. Prerequisite, COMX 220S or consent of instructor. Not open to PCOM. Emphasis on the theoretical and practical issues involved in communication training and consultation. Overview of theoretical models followed by the "nuts and bolts" of communication training, development, and assessment. Students will carry out a training or consultation project (e.g., planning, execution, and evaluation) to sharpen the issues explored.

  • COMX 424 - Risk Crisis & Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. This course explores the communicative dynamics that both prevent and cause organizational crisis. Through case studies, the class examines how people plan, communicate and make good decisions in high-risk situations, as well as how to manage crisis public relations effectively.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 425 - Comm in Health Organizations

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Not open to PCOM. This course explores the key issues at the intersection of health communication and organizational communication by considering communication processes that occur in a number of distinct contexts of health organizations. Through case studies and health campaigns students explore contemporary concerns and theory in the area of health communication.

  • COMX 445 - Rhetorical Criticism & Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Introduction to study of rhetorical criticism and theory. Current theoretical and methodological issues and approaches including traditional criticism, experiential criticism, dramatism, narrative criticism, feminist criticism, postmodern criticism.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 447 - Rhetorical Constrctn of Woman

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Explores the rhetoric surrounding contemporary women's social "activism" in the U.S. Topics include women's rights, women's liberation, consciousness raising as a rhetorical form, reproductive rights, sexuality, and intersections between gender, race, and class.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 449 - Rhetoric of Women's Activism

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Explores the rhetoric surrounding contemporary women's social "activism" in the U.S. Topics include women's rights, women's liberation, consciousness raising as a rhetorical form, reproductive rights, sexuality, and intersections between gender, race, and class.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • COMX 460 - Research Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Open only to majors in COMM. Prereq., Grade of C- or better in EDLD 486 or PSYX 222 or SOCI 202 or STAT 216. Introduction to the major types of communication research and the foundations of quantitative research methods.

  • COMX 461 - Communication Research Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. coreq., COMX 460. Application of quantitative and qualitative research methods to specialized contexts. Emphasis on direct student involvement in research activities.

  • COMX 485 - Communication and Health

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Theory and research on the health correlates of human interaction.

  • COMX 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Not open to PCOM. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • COMX 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instructor. Offered C/NCR only.

  • COMX 510 - Sem Personal Relationships

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered yearly. Examines theory and research on the process and functions of communication in personal relationship contexts. Interdisciplinary readings illuminates the dynamics of communication in the development, maintenance, and deterioration of romantic relationships, friendships, and family relationships. Discussion and assignments center around theoretical, methodological, and practical issues in research on communicative activities and events in personal relationships. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 511 - Survey Interpersonal Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Survey of theories and research in interpersonal communication including definitions of interpersonal communication, its place in the field of communication, and methodological issues. Overall emphasis on foundational readings and recent research developments. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 512 - Sem Comm Conflict

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research regarding conflict in different levels and contexts of communication. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 514 - Alt Dispute Resolution

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Same as LAW 614. A study of the varieties of dispute resolution vehicles outside the court process. Focus on a 40-hour component of practical skills training for the mediation practitioner. Topics include the mediation model, interest-based negotiation and effective communication. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 515 - Enviro Negotiation Mediation

    Credits: 3. Same as NRSM 515 and ENST 515. This course prepares students to effectively engage in multiparty negotiation on natural resource and environmental issues. It is grounded in theory and provides an opportunity to develop practical skills in both negotiation and facilitation/mediation. Guest speakers, case studies, and simulations allow students to develop, test, and refine best practices. The course is face-paced, highly interactive, and serves as the second of three required courses in the Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 520 - Sem in Organiz Communication

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered every other year. Introduction to theories and research in organizational communication. Topics include culture, networks, structure, technology, identity, power, resistance, gender, and globalization. Overall emphasis on foundational readings and recent research developments. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 540 - Sem Instructional Comm

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Instruction in the theories, concepts, principles, and skills employed university level classroom communication and instruction. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 541 - COMM Teaching Methods

    Credits: 2. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Restricted to Communication majors only. Offered C/NCR only. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 555 - Sem Rhet Crit & Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered annually. Introduction to contemporary issues in rhetorical criticism and theory.  Methods reviewed include classical criticism, dramatism, close textual analysis, ideographic criticism, narrative criticism, feminist criticism, and postmodern criticism. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 561 - Qual Research Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered every year. An emphasis on the philosophy and practice of qualitative inquiry, the development and use of descriptive frameworks, and gathering and testing qualitative data to develop human communication theory. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 572 - Family Law Mediation

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as LAW 672. Interdisciplinary course on advanced mediation skills with a focus on family mediation including divorce and other types of family problems. Psychological issues for both children and parents, power balancing, gender issues and interest-based negotiation model. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 575 - Sem:Rhet&Env'l Controversy

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Same as ENST 575. The study of how advocates use symbols to influence meaning and action in environmental controversies. Rhetorical theory is used to identify, analyze, and evaluate persuasive strategies and tactics. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 585 - Comm Across Sciences

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Focus on communication practices that facilitate interdisciplinary interactions across the sciences and result in more competent communication. Offered only to graduate student trainees enrolled in the M-EID program. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 591 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 593 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 594 - Topical Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 595 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • COMX 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • COMX 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Computer Applications

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  • CAPP 171 - Communicating via Computers

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., previous computer experience or consent of instr. The use of the computer for information presentation and communication; emphasis placed on the use of electronic resources for the access, management, and presentation of information. Students taking CS classes with computer programming components should expect to use additional computer lab time outside of class.

Computer Science/Programming

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  • CSCI 100 - Intro to Programming

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. This course covers basic programming concepts such as variables, data types, iteration, flow of control, input/output, functions, and objects. The course will also cover programming ideas such as data structures, algorithms, modularity, and debugging. Students will learn about the role computation can play in solving problems by writing interesting programs to solve useful goals. No prior programming experience is expected. (Two hours independent lab per week.) Credit not allowed for both CSCI 100 and CSCI 110.

  • CSCI 105 - Computer Fluency

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduces the skills and concepts of information technology, both from practical and a more theoretical point of view. During lectures and interactive computer labs, students will explore a wide range of digital and information technologies, including common PC applications, networking, databases, privacy, and security. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 105 and CRT 111 and CS 111.

  • CSCI 106 - Careers in Computer Science

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Exploration of various careers available in the general area of Computer Science.  Includes discussion of strategies for success in the major.  Computer Science faculty members also will discuss possible undergraduate research opportunities and motivation for graduate education.

  • CSCI 135 - Fund of Computer Science I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., computer programming experience in a language such as BASIC, Pascal, C, etc. Fundamental computer science concepts using the high level structured programming language, Java.

  • CSCI 136 - Fund of Computer Science II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CSCI 135; coreq., M 115 or M 151 or consent of instr. Continuation of CSCI 135. Survey of computer science topics including recursion, algorithms, basic data structures, operating systems, artificial intelligence, graphics, user interfaces, and social and ethical implications of computing.

  • CSCI 172 - Intro to Computer Modeling

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Problem solving and data modeling using computer productivity software. Emphasis using spreadsheets and database for data analysis. Credit not allowed for CSCI 172, CRT 172, and CS 172.

  • CSCI 181 - Web Design and Programming

    Credits: 3. Electronic Publishing on the World Wide Web

  • CSCI 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Students taking CS classes with computer programming components should expect to use additional computer lab time outside of class.

  • CSCI 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements on and off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CSCI 205 - Programming Languages w/ C/C++

    Credits: 4. Offered spring.  Prereq., CSCI 232 and M 225.  Concepts and principles of programming languages with an emphasis on C, C++, and object-oriented programming.  Syntax and semantics of object-oriented languages.  Principles and implementation of late binding, memory allocation and de-allocation, type-checking, scope, polymorphism, inheritance.

  • CSCI 216E - Technology, Ethics & Society

    Credits: 3. An examination of ethical issues related to new technologies in the context of ethical theory in the western secular tradition. Focus will be on applying central concepts, principles, and problems of ethical theory to particular areas of technology, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, social networks, nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and privacy in a digital age.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • CSCI 232 - Data Structures and Algorithms

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., 'B-' or better in CSCI 136; or consent of instr. Abstract data types, algorithm analysis, stacks, queues, lists, recursion, trees, hashing, graphs, and applications of data structures in algorithm development. Python programming language used.

  • CSCI 250 - Computer Mdlng/Science Majors

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., basic computer and spreadsheet literacy; coreq., M 162 or 171.  An introduction to programming in Python with an emphasis on problems arising in the sciences, including: function plotting, data fitting, file input/output, solving ordinary differential equations, matrix manipulation, and sensor networks. A student can take at most one of CSCI 172, CSCI 250, CRT 280, and CRT 281 for credit.

  • CSCI 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Lower-Division

  • CSCI 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements on and off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CSCI 315E - Computers, Ethics, and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., University approved intermediate level writing course. Ethical problems that computer scientists face. The codes of ethics of professional computing societies. The social implications of computers, computing, and other digital technologies.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • CSCI 323 - Software Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 136. Study, implementation, and assessment of software processes, techniques, methods, and CASE tools.  Project management and cost estimation techniques will be examined.  A group project may be required.

  • CSCI 332 - Design/Analysis of Algorithms

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSCI 232 and M 225 or consent of instr. Algorithm design, analysis, and correctness. Commonly used algorithms including searching and sorting, string search, dynamic programming, branch and bound, graph algorithms, and parallel algorithms. Introduction to NP-complete problems.

  • CSCI 340 - Database Design

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., CSCI 232 or consent of instr.  Fundamentals of data modeling, the relational mode, normal forms, file organization, index structures and SQL.  Major project involving the design and implementation of a relational database.

  • CSCI 361 - Computer Architecture

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., CSCI 136 or consent of instr.  Functional view of computer system components, BCPU, ALU, memory, bus, cache, I/O module.  Instruction set design: formats, addressing modes.  Basic circuit design.  Pipelining and assembly language.  Interrupt handling.  Implementation of ALU and control unit.  Detailed design of an RISC-like instruction set.  Datapath and performance comparisons.  Basic multiprocessor design.

  • CSCI 390 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • CSCI 391 - Special Topics

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

  • CSCI 394 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Guidance in special work.

  • CSCI 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Business or government internship. Prior approval must be obtained from faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Only three credits applicable to computer science major or minor. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CSCI 411 - Advanced Web Programming

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 136.  Programming and software development techniques for developing web-based applications.  Scripting and other programming languages that are used for web-based development.

  • CSCI 412 - Game and Mobile App

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 232 and 323. Programming and software development techniques for developing gaming and mobile applications. Multiple gaming environments and mobile programming languages are introduced and examined to build modern applications.

  • CSCI 426 - Adv Prgrmng Theory/Practice I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 205, 232, 323 and M 225, or consent of instr. Examination and implementation of modern best practices in the areas of software design, coding, testing and maintenance. Focus on design patterns and design pattern languages used to build modern software systems in a variety of areas.

  • CSCI 427 - Adv Prgrmng Theory/Practice II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSCI 426. Design and implementation of a major software project in a group setting, with required documentation, presentation, installation, and approval by the instructor.

  • CSCI 438 - Theory of Computation

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., M 225 or M 307. This course focuses on understanding the limitations & capabilities of abstract models of computation, through rigorous mathematical analysis. Topics will include finite & pushdown automata, nondeterministic computation, regular expressions, generative grammars, Turing machines, undecidability, and computational complexity.

  • CSCI 441 - Computer Graphics Programming

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 232 and M 221 or consent of instr. The graphics pipeline, its implementation in hardware and emphasis on the programmable portions of the pipeline. Matrix transformations for modeling, viewing, clipping, and windowing. Application of lighting, coloring, and texturing models. Hierarchical modeling of objects. Programmable shaders. OpenGL and WebGL.

  • CSCI 443 - User Interface Design

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 232 or consent of instr. Introduction to usability and key concepts of human behavior. Focus on the process of user-centered design, including requirements specification, prototyping, and methods of evaluation. Incorporation of regular design critiques of classmates' work, and emphasis on both oral and written communication skills. Credit not allowed for CSCI 543 and this course.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 444 - Data Visualization

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., M 171; programming experience; and junior, senior, or graduate status; or consent of instr. Visualization fundamentals and applications using special visualization software; formulation of 3-D empirical models; translation of 3-D models into graphical displays; time sequences and pseudo-animation; interactive versus presentation techniques; special techniques for video, CD and other media.

  • CSCI 446 - Artificial Intelligence

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., M 225 or M 307, and CSCI 232, or consent of instr. Using computers and software to solve problems that require intelligence. Specific topics may include knowledge representation, logical and probabilistic reasoning, machine learning, planning, game playing, information retrieval, computer vision, and robotics.

  • CSCI 447 - Machine Learning

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., CSCI 232 or consent of instr.  Introduction to the framework of learning from examples, various learning algorithms such as neural networks, and generic learning principles such as inductive bias, Occam's Razor, and data mining.  Credit not allowed for both CSCI 447 and CSCI 547.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 448 - Pattern Recognition

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., Junior or Senior status. Introduction to the framework of unsupervised learning techniques such as clustering (agglomerative, fuzzy, graph theory based, etc.), multivariate analysis approaches (PCA, MDS, LDA, etc.), image analysis (edge detection, etc.), as well as feature selection and generation. Emphasis will be on the underlying algorithms and their implementation. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 448 and CSCI 548.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 451 - Computational Biology

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Designed for attendance by both computer scientists and biologists. The course will explore the interdisciplinary nature at the juncture of the two fields. Students will be introduced to bioinformatics (emphasis: computational genomics), with exposure to fundamental problems, algorithms, and tools in the field. This includes a basic introduction to genomics, along with in-depth coverage of algorithms and methods relevant to modern computational genomics, including: biological sequence alignment, sequence database homology search, and phylogeny inference. The programming expectations are limited for a 400-level computer science course, but at least one semester of a programming-intensive course is required. Credit not allowed for CSCI 558 and this course
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 460 - Operating Systems

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 232, or consent of instr. Operating system design principles. Processes, threads, synchronization, deadlock, memory management, file management and file systems, protection, and security, comparison of commonly used existing operating systems, writing programs that make use of operating system services. It is recommended, but not required, that the student also attend Programming Languages (in order to be prepared to write C programs) and Architecture (in order to understand interactions between the operating system and processor hardware) prior to attending this course.

  • CSCI 464 - Applications of Mining Big Data

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper division or consent of instr. Co-convenes with CSCI 564. Introduction to existing data mining software systems and their use, with focus on practical exercises. Topics include data acquisition, data cleansing, feature selection, and data analysis. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 464 and CSCI 564.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 466 - Networks

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CSCI 232. Concepts and practice of computer networking, network protocol layers, switching, routing, flow, and congestion control.  Network programming.

  • CSCI 477 - Simulation

    Credits: 3. Co-convene with CSCI 577. Prereq., M 172, CSCI 135, or consent of instr. Matrix languages. ODE solving; Euler-Richardson, Runge-Kutta, PDE solving; finite differences, finite elements, multi-grid techniques. Discrete methods for solution, renormalization group method, critical phenomena. Emphasis on presentation of results and interactive programs. Credit not allowed for CSCI 577 and this course.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 480 - Applied Parallel Computing Techniques

    Credits: 3. Prereq., CSCI 205 and 232, or instructor consent. This course is an introduction to parallelism and parallel programming. Topics include the various forms of parallelism on modern computer hardware (e.g. SIMD vector instructions, GPUs, multiple cores, and networked clusters), with coverage of locality and latency, shared vs non-shared memory, and synchronization mechanisms (locking, atomicity, etc). We will introduce patterns that appear in essentially all programs that need to run fast. We will discuss how to recognize these patterns in a variety of practical problems, discuss efficient algorithms for implementing them, and how to compose these patterns into larger applications. We will address computer architecture at a high level, sufficient to understand the relative costs of operations like arithmetic and data transfer. We also introduce useful tools for debugging correctness and performance of parallel programs. Assignments will include significant parallel programming projects. Co-convenes with CSCI 580. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 480 and CSCI 580.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 490 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • CSCI 491 - Special Topics

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

  • CSCI 492 - Independent Study

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

  • CSCI 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Guidance in special work.

  • CSCI 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered Intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Business or government internship. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Only three credits of CSCI 398 and/or CSCI 498 applicable to computer science major or minor. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CSCI 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of thesis/project director and chair of the Computer Science Department.  Senior thesis for computer science majors and/or Watkins scholars.

  • CSCI 521 - IT Infrastructure

    Credits: 3. Offered infrequently.  Prereq., CSCI 446 or IS 372 or consent of instr. Identification and classification of background environment, hardware, software, and service components in an enterprise IT environment; management and security concerns for each component; consideration of how the components fit together to form an enterprise information technology environment. Level: Graduate

  • CSCI 531 - Desgn & Anal Algorithms

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 332. Algorithm design, analysis, and correctness, with an emphasis on more advanced techniques than covered in CS 332. Design of algorithms by induction. Recurrences and their solutions. Parallel algorithms. Complexity theory: NP-hard and NP-complete problems. Approximation algorithms for intractable problems. Level: Graduate

  • CSCI 543 - Human-Computer Interaction

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 232 or consent of instr. Principles of good design for interactive systems and web-based applications. User-centered design methodology including requirements specification, low and high-fidelity prototyping, heuristic evaluation, cognitive walkthrough, predictive modeling, and usability testing. Advanced HCI research project. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 443 and CSCI 543. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 547 - Machine Learning

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 232 or consent of instr. Fundamentals of machine learning including neural networks, decision trees, Bayesian learning, instance-based learning, and genetic algorithms; inductive bias, Occam's razor, and learning theory; data mining; software agents. Credit not allowed for CSCI 447 and CSCI 547. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 548 - Pattern Recognition

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Introduction to the framework of unsupervised learning techniques such as clustering (agglomerative, fuzzy, graph theory based, etc.), multivariate analysis approaches (PCA, MDS, LDA, etc.), image analysis (edge detection, etc.), as well as feature selection and generation. Techniques in exploratory data analysis when faced with large, multivariate datasets. Opportunities at implementation of some algorithmic approaches as well as use of preexisting tools such as the R-project statistics package. Emphasis will be on the underlying algorithms and their implementation. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 448 and CSCI 548. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 555 - Topics Artificial Intelligence

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., M 225 or M 307, and CSCI 232, or consent of instr. The study and design of artificial intelligent agents. Specific topics may include knowledge representation, logical and probabilistic reasoning, machine learning, planning, game playing, information retrieval, computer vision, and robotics. Level: Graduate

  • CSCI 558 - Intro to Bioinformatics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Designed for attendance by both computer scientists and biologists. The course will explore the interdisciplinary nature at the juncture of the two fields. Students will be introduced to bioinformatics (emphasis: computational genomics), with exposure to fundamental problems, algorithms, and tools in the field. This includes a basic introduction to genomics, along with in-depth coverage of algorithms and methods relevant to modern computational genomics, including: biological sequence alignment, sequence database homology search, and phylogeny inference. The programming expectations are limited for a 500-level computer science course, but at least one semester of a programming-intensive course is required. A substantial project is a key component of the course. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 564 - Applications of Mining Big Data

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Co-convenes with CSCI 464. Introduction to existing data mining software systems and their use, with focus on practical exercises. Topics include data acquisition, data cleansing, feature selection, and data analysis. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 464 and CSCI 564. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 577 - Simulation Modeling

    Credits: 3. Co-convene with CSCI 477.  Prereq., M 172, CSCI 135, or consent of instr. Matrix languages. ODE solving; Euler-Richardson, Runge-Kutta, PDE solving; finite differences, finite elements, multi-grid techniques. Discrete methods for solution, renormalization group method, critical phenomena. Emphasis on presentation of results and interactive programs. Conduct, document, and present graduate level research involving computer simulation methods. Credit not allowed for CSCI 477 and this course. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 580 - Parallel Computing

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., CSCI 232, 205. Parallel processing architectures and programming languages. Co-convenes with CSCI 580. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 480 and CSCI 580. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • CSCI 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Seminar on current research topics in computer science. Level: Graduate

  • CSCI 595 - Special Topics

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

  • CSCI 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • CSCI 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • CSCI 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Business or government internship. Prior approval must be obtained from faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Only three credits applicable to computer science major or minor. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CSCI 599 - Thesis/Project

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Research for and preparation of the master thesis or professional paper. Level: Graduate

Biology-General

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  • BIOB 101N - Discover Biology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Contemporary exploration of the organization and complexity of living organisms and the systems in which they live.  The central question of biology--relationship between form and function, acquisition and use of energy, and continuity between generations will be addressed through lectures and laboratory investigations.  Credit not allowed toward a major in biology. Credit not allowed for both BIOB 101N and BIOB 160N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOB 130N - Evolution and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A focus on relationships between evolutionary biology and important social issues, including the evolution of drug-resistant diseases, the construction and use of genetically-modified organism, human evolutionary biology, and experimental laboratory evolution.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOB 160N - Principles of Living Systems

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and summer. Unifying principles of biological structure-function relationships at different levels of organization and complexity. Consideration of reproduction, genetics, development, evolution, ecosystems, as well as the inter-relationships of the human species to the rest of life. Students requiring a laboratory should also register for BIOB 161N. Credit not allowed for both BIOB 101N and 160N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOB 161N - Prncpls of Living Systems Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and summer. Prereq., or Coreq., BIOB 160N. Lab experiences illustrate biological principles underlying growth, reproduction, development, genetics and physiology, and are designed to give students practice in scientific methods of description, development of hypotheses, and testing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOB 170N - Princpls Biological Diversity

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and summer.  Survey of the diversity, evolution and ecology of life including prokaryotes, viruses, protista, fungi, plants and animals.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOB 171N - Princpls Biological Dvrsty Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered spring and summer.  Coreq., BIOB 170N. The diversity of life including prokaryotes, viruses, protista, fungi, plants and animals including structure and evolutionary relationships.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOB 191 - Special Topics

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

  • BIOB 191N - 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

  • BIOB 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOB 226N - Gen Science: Earth & Life Sci

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., PHSX 225N and M 132 or M 135 or equiv. Integrated lectures, laboratory exercises, and field trips on topics in earth and biological science for prospective elementary school teachers and the non-scientist. A two-hour laboratory session is required each week and one or two Saturday field trips.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOB 260 - Cellular and Molecular Biology

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and summer. Prereq. BIOB 160N (preferred) or BCH 110/111 (preferred) or B- or higher in BIOH 112; and either CHMY 123 or CHMY 143. Analytical exploration of the structure and function of the cell, the fundamental unit of life, with an emphasis on energy transformations and information flow. Topics include molecular building blocks, membranes, organelles, and mechanisms of replication, gene expression, metabolism, signal transduction, cell birth, cell death, and cell differentiation.

  • BIOB 272 - Genetics and Evolution

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., either BIOB 260 OR both BIOB 160N and BIOB 170N/171N; and one of M 121, 122, 151, 162, or 171. Principles and mechanisms of inheritance and evolution. Population genetics, fossil record, macroevolution, speciation, extinction, systematics, molecular evolution.

  • BIOB 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.

  • BIOB 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of  learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOB 301 - Developmental Biology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 260; BIOB 272 recommended. An analysis of the origin and development of form and patterns in organisms, stressing the processes of growth and differentiation in plants and animals. Graded traditional letter grade only. 

  • BIOB 375 - General Genetics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 and 272. This course will focus on the molecular genetics of eukaryotes, with special emphasis on transmission genetics and gene structure and regulation.

  • BIOB 390 - Undergrad Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.  Graded credit/no credit.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • BIOB 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BIOB 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BIOB 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOB 410 - Immunology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 260. Current concepts and methods in Immunology.

  • BIOB 411 - Immunology Laboratory

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn.  Coreq., BIOB 410. Modern techniques for analysis of immune responses.

  • BIOB 425 - Adv Cell & Molecular Biology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 and 272; BCH 380 strongly recommended.  Cell structure and function, cell cycle, cellular signaling, molecular basis of cancer, regulated cell death, membrane transport, organelle dynamics, cytoskeleton, cell adhesion, and the molecular basis of learning and memory.

  • BIOB 440 - Biological Electron Microscopy

    Credits: 2. Offered spring.  Prereq., senior standing or consent of instr. Theory of electron microscopy, recent developments in transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Limited experience with the instruments.

  • BIOB 468 - Endocrinology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BIOB 260 and 272.  Integration of fundamental concepts of endocrinology (such as hormone release, hormone transport and receptor activation) into complex systems (such as reproduction). 

  • BIOB 480 - Conservation Genetics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., BIOB 272.  Genetic basis for solving biological problems in conservation including the genetics of small populations, the application of molecular genetic techniques to conservation biology and case studies of the application of genetics to conservation problems. 

  • BIOB 483 - Phylogenics and Evolution

    Credits: 3. Offered alternating spring semesters. Prereq., BIOB 260 and BIOB 272. Phylogenies, or evolutionary trees, provide insights into the history of life on Earth, including our own origins. This course focuses on the theoretical foundations of popular methods of reconstructing phylogenies from molecular sequence data and how to implement these methods with computational software for real data sets. Other current methods for testing evolutionary hypotheses with sequence data will also be introduced.

  • BIOB 486 - Genomics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. Principles and mechanisms of genome biology of animals and microbes, including genome function, evolution, and basic molecular and computational methodology used in genome biology.

  • BIOB 488 - Programming for Biology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 486 or A- or higher in BIOB 272. An introduction to computer programming using genomic and evolutionary examples. No prior programming experience expected or required.

  • BIOB 490 - Adv Undergrad Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term.  Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr.  Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded credit/no credit.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • BIOB 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BIOB 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 10. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.
    Course Attributes:
    • Omnibus Course

  • BIOB 494 - Seminar in Biology

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • BIOB 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOB 499 - Undergraduate Thesis

    Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term.  Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr.  Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on undergraduate research for presentation and/or publication.  Student must give oral or poster presentation at the Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium or a scientific meeting.  Graded credit/no credit.

  • BIOB 505 - OBE Core Course - Genetics and Evolution

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., graduate standing. Exploration of the fundamental concepts and approaches in evolutionary biology and evolutionary genetics. Lectures and discussions, with an emphasis on primary literature, classic and contemporary. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 506 - OBE Core Course - Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., graduate standing. Broad overview of population and community ecology. Lectures and discussions, introducing theoretic foundations and exploring classic and more recent empirical tests of theory. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 507 - OBE Core Course - Organismal Function

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., graduate standing. Exploration of the physical and chemical mechanisms that underlie the relationship between form and function in organisms. Lectures and discussions are pursued using a comparative, ecological and evolutionary framework. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 513 - Community Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BIOE 370 or equiv., consent of instr. Current concepts of species interactions, succession, food webs, temporal and spatial patterns and quantitative characterization of community structure. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 518 - Plant-Consumer Interactions

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq. BIOE 370 or equiv.  Ecology and evolution of plant-consumer interactions.  Review of classic and contemporary literature on plant-consumer interactions. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 522 - Rdgs Morph, Phys, and Zool

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Review and discussion of current literature in the fields of morphology, physiology, and ecology. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 524 - Physiological Plant Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., BIOE 370 and BIOO 433. The physiological basis of plant adaptation and response to the environment. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 526 - Trends in Plant Ecology

    Credits: 2. (R-16) Prereq., graduate standing. Current concepts, theory, and experiments in plant ecology. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 541 - Electron Microscopy Lab

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq. or coreq., BIOB 440 or equiv. Practical laboratory experience in the preparation of various samples and hands-on operation of the transmission and/or scanning electron microscopes. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 547 - Exptl Mol/Cell/Chem Biol

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr.  Focus on experimental design, methods, and presentation of experimental results for graduate students in laboratories with a molecular, cellular or chemical biological focus. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 551 - Environmental Field Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Prereq. or coreq.,ENSC 540 or ENST 560. Same as ENSC 551. Designing, executing, and interpreting environmental studies. Project oriented. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 561 - Population Genetics Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. or graduate standing. Current topics in population genetics, evolutionary biology, molecular evolution and related topics. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 565 - Membrane Dynamics Res Sem

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr.  Focus on experimental design, methods, and presentation of experimental results for students conducting research in membrane cell biology, including membrane trafficking and intracellular signaling. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 594 - Seminar in Biology

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research in biology. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-22) Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Experimental offering of new courses by resident or visiting faculty. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Prereq., consent of instr. Credit for independent research project unrelated to thesis or dissertation. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • BIOB 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr. Library work involved with preparation of a thesis or dissertation proposal. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Prereq., consent of the Division, graduate standing. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOB 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Prereq., masters student in biology. Field and laboratory research on, and writing of, a student's master's thesis. Level: Graduate

  • BIOB 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-20) Prereq., doctoral student in biology. Credit for field and laboratory research on, and writing of, a student's doctoral dissertation. Level: Graduate

Biology - Ecological

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  • BIOE 172N - Introductory Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  An introduction to ecological principles, stressing the structure and function of natural communities and examining human's role in these ecosystems.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOE 342 - Field Ecology

    Credits: 5. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station.  Prereq., BIOB 272 and one year of college math, including statistics.  The principles and practices of the study of animals and plants in their natural environments, including human influences, with focus on the Crown of the Continent area of the Rock Mountains and taught entirely outdoors.

  • BIOE 370 - General Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. Analysis of the distribution and abundance of plants and animals. Includes individual, population and community-level processes (e.g., population growth and regulation, competition, predation, succession, nutrient cycling, energy flow and community organization).

  • BIOE 371 - Gen Ecology Lab (equiv to 271)

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq. or Coreq., BIOE 370 and either STAT 216 or WILD 240. Methods of describing and testing alternative explanations for patterns in nature. The use of scientific methodology in ecology.

  • BIOE 394 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn.  Preparatory readings and attendance at seminars on a wide variety of ecological and wildlife management topics followed by critiques.

  • BIOE 403 - Vert Design & Evolution

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 170N, 171N and 272 and either PHSX 205N/206N or 215N/216N.  Evolutionary patterns of animal morphology and the importance of body size on life history patterns.  Phylogenetic study of major extant and extinct vertebrate groups.  Laboratory includes systematic study of organ systems and workshops in experimental functional morphology.

  • BIOE 406 - Behavior & Evolution

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. Diversity of animal  behavior in an evolutionary context including inheritance of behavior, diets, avoidance responses, mating systems and sexual selection, parental care, and evolution of animal groups and societies. 

  • BIOE 409 - Behavior & Evolution Discussion

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Co-req., BIOE 406. Diversity of animal behavior in an evolutionary context including inheritance of behavior, diets, avoidance responses, mating systems and sexual selection, parental care, and evolution of animal groups and societies. This discussion course complements the lectures of BIOE 406 by examining both landmark and recent literature. It also includes a written component.

  • BIOE 416 - Alpine Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station.  Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371.  Distribution, abundance and life cycles of plants and animals and their unique ecophysiological adaptations to life in the rigorous environments of the high mountains above the timberline, with emphasis on the Crown of the Continent area.

  • BIOE 428 - Freshwater Ecology

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 160N and either CHMY 123N or 143N.  Physical and chemical dynamics of lakes and streams. Diversity, distribution and dynamics of freshwater organisms.

  • BIOE 439 - Stream Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station.  Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371, CHMY 121N.  The biota and biogeochemical processes of running waters with unifying principles and contemporary research approaches.

  • BIOE 440 - Conservation Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station.  Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371.  Concepts and approaches for sustaining biodiversity and other natural goods and services provided by terrestrial and aquatic systems.

  • BIOE 447 - Terrestrial Ecosystem Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., BIOB 160N and any ecology-themed course or consent of instr. Introduction to systems thinking and the ecosystem concept, review of water and energy balance, carbon cycling and production processes, nutrient cycling, trophic dynamics, and species effects on ecosystem functioning.

  • BIOE 448 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology

    Credits: 4. Offered alternate autumn. Prereq. BIOB 272N. The interrelationships between plants and plant communities and their natural environment.

  • BIOE 449 - Plant Biogeography

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Description of the distribution of plants and animals at global, continental and regional scales. Analysis of ecological and historical factors influencing distribution and association.

  • BIOE 451 - Landscape Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station.  Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371.  Biophysical processes that determine landscape and ecosystem structure and function using remote sensing tools, geographic information systems and dynamic models to demonstrate landscape change.

  • BIOE 453 - Ecology of Small & Large Lakes

    Credits: 3. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371, CHMY 121N and CHMY 123N.  The physical, chemical and biological characteristics of lake ecosystems with an emphasis on nutrient cycling, food web interactions and water quality.

  • BIOE 458 - Forest and Grassland Ecol

    Credits: 3. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station.  Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371.  Patterns and processes of the forests and grasslands of the northern Rocky Mountains in the context of principles of population community and ecosystem ecology.

  • BIOE 490 - Adv Undergrad Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded credit/no credit.

  • BIOE 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12). Offered intermittently.  Prereq. graduate standing.  Presentations by student, faculty, and associates on issues and topics in their field. Level: Graduate

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  • BIOH 112 - Human Form and Function I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Explores the fundamentals of structure and function at basic cellular and tissue levels, in addition to the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.

  • BIOH 113 - Human Form and Function II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Explores the fundamental structures and functions of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems.

  • BIOH 191 - Special Topics

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

  • BIOH 280 - From Molecules to Mind - Fundamentals of Neuroscience

    Credits: 3. Course will focus on the molecular and cellular underpinnings of the functions of the brain and nervous system. The topics will range from the basis of electrical and chemical signaling to the organization of the sensory systems and mechanisms involved in learning, memory, and complex behaviors.

  • BIOH 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.

  • BIOH 365 - Human AP I for Health Profsns

    Credits: 0 TO 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 121N or CHMY 141N; BIOB 160N or BIOH 112 or 113. Introduction to basic cellular structure and function. The fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of cells and tissues, the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous and special senses with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care. Laboratory component includes presentation of cadaver prosections and models.

  • BIOH 370 - Human AP II for Health Profsns

    Credits: 0 TO 4. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOH 365. The fundamental facts and concepts of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems with an emphasis on clinical application for students preparing for careers in health care. Laboratory component includes presentation of cadaver prosections and models.

  • BIOH 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of the Division. Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of learning during placement off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • BIOH 405 - Hematology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior level or consent of instr., BIOM 360. Study of blood and diseases of the circulatory system. Blood banking and serology.

  • BIOH 423 - TA: Form & Function I

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-4) Offered autumn. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 112 and 113 and/or one year upper division anatomy and physiology coursework with cadaver lab. Consent of instr. This select group of students teaches regularly scheduled cadaver lab prosection experiences for students enrolled in BIOH 112; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory visit teaching materials; and assists with proctoring and grading exams of undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 112.

  • BIOH 424 - TA: Form & Function II

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 112 and 113 and/or one year upper division anatomy and physiology coursework with cadaver lab. Consent of instr. This select group of students teaches regularly scheduled cadaver lab prosection experiences for students enrolled in BIOH 113; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory visit teaching materials; and assists with proctoring and grading exams of undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 113.

  • BIOH 456 - Cadaver Dissection I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 and 370 or equivalent with cadaver experience. Consent of instr. This course is a practicum that provides the participant the ability to expand their anatomical knowledge base, professional growth, and public speaking skills. The participant will have the unique opportunity to dissect, within a small group, a region of a cadaver and present visible structures to their peers. The cadavers prepared by these students are used for teaching in DBS A&P offerings. Systems presented in autumn semester include integumentary, musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

  • BIOH 457 - Cadaver Dissection II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 and 370 or equivalent with cadaver experience, and a grade of “A” in BIOH 456. Consent of instr. This course is a practicum that provides the participant the ability to expand their anatomical knowledge base, professional growth, and public speaking skills. The participant will have the unique opportunity to dissect, within a small group, a region of a cadaver and present visible structures to their peers. The cadavers prepared by these students are used for teaching in DBS A&P offerings. Systems prepared and presented in spring semester include endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, urinary and reproductive.

  • BIOH 458 - Neuroscience Research

    Credits: 4. Prereq., senior standing in Neuroscience. Theory and practical experience in neuroscience experiment design, data collection, results analysis and report creation. Students will generally assist with ongoing research as well as attend formal classroom presentations and discussions. Students will be required to work with the course writing instructor to undertake the writing process and develop a primary literature review, an abstract and final report based on the experiments conducted and the data collected. Students with well-developed research ideas and skills may be allowed to undertake supplemental independent research.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • BIOH 461 - Human Anat/Phys I Tutor/Honors

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students performs tutoring for students enrolled in BIOH 365; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory course teaching materials to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 365. Students enrolled in BIOH 461 have the option of co-enrolling in the cadaver dissection course.

  • BIOH 462 - Principles Medical Physiology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., C (2.00) or better in BIOH 365, 370, and either CHMY 123 or 143N or consent of instr. An advanced course in human physiology for students preparing for careers in health care.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • BIOH 463 - Human Anat/Phys II Tutor/Honor

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 370 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students performs tutoring for students enrolled in BIOH370; assists in preparation and grading of lecture and laboratory course teaching materials to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 370. Students enrolled in BIOH 463 have the option of co-enrolling in the cadaver dissection course.

  • BIOH 470 - Summer Clinical Laboratory

    Credits: 12. Offered summer. Prereq., successful completion of medical laboratory science 3+1 on-campus curriculum, admittance into one of our affiliated clinical practicum programs, and consent of instructor. Professional training in clinical laboratory sciences (medical laboratory science).
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOH 471 - Professional Training I

    Credits: 13. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 470. Continuation of BIOH 470. Professional training at clinical site(s).
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOH 472 - Professional Training II

    Credits: 12. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOH 471. Continuation of BIOH 471. Professional training at clinical site(s).
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOH 480 - Tchg Anatomy & Physiology I

    Credits: 3 TO 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 and 370 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students assists in preparation and grading of demonstrations and laboratory teaching materials; and provides laboratory anatomy and physiology instruction to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 365. Students enrolling for the 4 credit option will also provide occasional comparable assistance for BIOH 112.

  • BIOH 481 - Tchg Anatomy & Physiology II

    Credits: 3 TO 4. Offered spring. Prereq., "A" or "B" in BIOH 365 and 370 or equiv. and consent of instr. This select group of students assists in the preparation and grading of demonstrations and laboratory teaching materials; and provides laboratory anatomy and physiology instruction to undergraduate students enrolled in BIOH 370. Students enrolling for the 4 credit option will also provide occasional comparable assistance for BIOH 113.

  • BIOH 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

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  • BIOL 315 - Peer Advising Internship

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Supervised training and internship for peer advisors who will gain knowledge and ability to communicate degree requirements and relate the various degree offerings to professional and career goals.  No more than two credits are allowed toward upper-division major requirements.

  • BIOL 435 - Comparative Animal Physiology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 or equivalent. Animal physiology with emphasis on diversity of functional processes, with strong links to broader ecological and evolutionary contexts.

  • BIOL 484 - Plant Evolution

    Credits: 3. Offered fall, alternate years.  Prereq., BIOB 272. Lecture, reading and discussion on the evolutionary processes that shape major patterns of plant diversity.  Topics include but are not restricted to:  local adaptation, floral and mating system evolution, polyploidy, genome evolution, and speciation.

  • BIOL 492 - Seminars in Ecol & Res Man

    Credits: 1. Offered summers only at Flathead Lake Biological Station. Prereq., BIOE 342 or BIOE 370/371 or taken concurrently with BIOE 342. Seminar course that meets weekly for 2 hours in the evening. Includes seminar speaker and discussion.

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  • BIOM 135N - Hot Spring Micb: Yellowstone

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A field and laboratory based exploration of the microbial diversity of the thermal features of our first national park. Topics to be discussed include how these communities are shaped by the physical and chemical conditions of the environment and how microorganisms can thrive at life's extremes. Includes a field trip to Yellowstone National Park.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOM 227 - Vectors and Parasites

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., college level general biology class is recommended but not required.  An introduction to the major groups of parasites and arthropod-borne pathogens infecting humans worldwide.  The class will stress the biology, transmission dynamics, prevention and control of these organisms. 

  • BIOM 250N - Microbiology for Hlth Sciences

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.   Infectious diseases, including concepts of virulence, resistance, prevention and control of microbial diseases in the individual and in the community. If laboratory experience is desired, the student may enroll concurrently in BIOM 251. Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOM 251 - Microbiology Hlth Sciences Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring.  Prereq. or coreq., BIOM 250N. Observation of live microorganisms, their characteristics and activities. Experience with microbiological techniques. Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.

  • BIOM 291 - Special Topics

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

  • BIOM 360 - General Microbiology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHMY 123 or 143N; Prereq. or coreq., BIOB 260. Microbial structure and function, growth and reproduction, physiology, ecology, genetics, environmental factors, control of microorganisms and sterility, antimicrobial agents, microbial diversity.

  • BIOM 361 - General Microbiology Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., BIOM 360. Basic microbiology procedures and techniques.

  • BIOM 390 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.  Graded credit/no credit.

  • BIOM 400 - Medical Microbiology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Microbial structure and functions, pathogenic microorganisms, virology, immunology. Credit not allowed toward a major in microbiology.

  • BIOM 402 - Medical Bacteriology& Mycology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., BIOM 360, 361.  A study of the pathogenic bacteria and fungi and the diseases they produce.

  • BIOM 403 - Medicl Bacteriolgy & Myclgy Lb

    Credits: 2. Offered spring.  Prereq. or coreq., BIOM 402. Laboratory study of pathogenic bacteria and fungi.

  • BIOM 407 - Clinical Diagnosis

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOM 360-361 or BIOH 365 or BIOM 402/403 (may concur). Principles of blood chemistry, urinalysis, blood banking, serology and other clinical parameters of disease and health.

  • BIOM 408 - Clinical Diagnosis Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., or coreq., BIOM 407, and BIOM 360-361 or BIOH 365 or BIOM 402/403 (may concur). Clinical diagnostic methods.

  • BIOM 410 - Microbial Genetics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., BIOM 360 and 361.  The molecular genetics of prokaryotic organisms including: structure and replication of the prokaryotic chromosome; gene expression; mutagenesis and DNA repair; plasmids and other tools of genetic engineering; transmission of genetic material and recombination in prokaryotes; regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes; recombinant DNA and biotechnology.

  • BIOM 411 - Exprmntl Microbial Genetcs Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., BIOM 410. Experiments in microbial genetics: Analysis of genes and genomes.

  • BIOM 415 - Microbial Dvrsty Eclgy & Evltn

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260, 272, BIOM 360-361 or consent of instr. A broad overview of the physiological, phylogenetic and genomic diversity and ecology of microorganisms within a framework of general ecological principles.  Focuses on microbial interactions with their environment at the level of the individual, population and community, including intimate associations with plants and animals.  Surveys current methods for studying microbial ecology and diversity in the environment.

  • BIOM 427 - General Parasitology

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. Parasitism as a biological phenomenon, origin of parasitism, adaptations and life cycles, parasite morphology, fine structure, physiology, parasites and their environment.

  • BIOM 428 - General Parasitology Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Coreq., BIOM 427. Taxonomy, morphology and identification of parasitic protozoa, helminths and arthropods.

  • BIOM 435 - Virology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260, and either BIOM 360 or BIOM 400. The general nature of viruses, with emphasis on the molecular biology of animal and human viruses. Co-convenes with BIOM 535.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • BIOM 450 - Microbial Physiology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOM 360-361. Microbial structure and function, physiological diversity, microbial metabolism, role of microbial activity in the environment.

  • BIOM 451 - Microbial Physiology Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Coreq., BIOM 450. Experimental approaches to analysis of microbial structure, composition and metabolism.

  • BIOM 490 - Adv Undergrad Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., BIOM 360, junior or senior standing and consent of instr.  Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.  Graded credit/no credit.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • BIOM 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of new courses, experimental offerings of visiting professors, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • BIOM 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., senior standing in natural sciences. Recent topics in microbiology and related subjects.

  • BIOM 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • BIOM 499 - Undergraduate Thesis

    Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term.  Prereq., senior standing and consent of instr.  Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on undergraduate research for presentation and/or publication.  Student must give an oral or poster presentation at the Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium or a scientific meeting.  Graded credit/no credit.

  • BIOM 502 - Advanced Immunology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years.  Advanced topics and immunological techniques used in modern immunology. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 505 - Advanced Topics in Metagenomics

    Credits: 1. (R-8) The course comprises a study group of four faculty 4-6 graduate students and select advanced undergraduates that meets weekly to consider and discuss advances in the areas of metagenomics and bioinformatics research based on recent publications in the primary literature or on their own research findings. There are no specific course prerequisites, but the course is only appropriate for microbiology and computer science graduate and advanced undergraduate students and requires permission of the instructor for enrollment. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 509 - Advanced Virology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring add-numbered years.  Prereq., BIOM 435 (MICB 420).  Students are presented with research papers that have been pivotal to the understanding of important molecular or genetic concepts in virology. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 535 - Advanced Virology

    Credits: 3. Coreq., BIOB 596. A “principles-based” discussion of virology, focusing on the molecular processes and events that must be completed by all viruses for successful replication within an individual host, and spread through host populations. The molecular basis of alternative replication strategies, the interactions of viruses with hosts organisms, and how these interactions lead to disease will be presented with examples drawn from a representative set of more well-understood animal viruses. BIOM 535 emphasizes independent, creative, critical thought. Co-convenes with BIOM 435. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • BIOM 540 - Microbial Pathogenesis

    Credits: 3. Offered fall.  Prereq., graduate standing.  Current concepts in pathogenesis at the molecular and cellular levels. Focus is on microbial (virla, bacterial) and genetic factors leading to disease and the host's involvement in the process. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 545 - Adv Topics in Microb Ecol

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered every term.  Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr.  Discussion of selected themes of the ecology of microorganisms with a focus on the recent primary literature. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 546 - Experimental Microb Ecol

    Credits: 1. Offered every term.  Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr.  Focus on experimental design, methods, and presentation of experimental results in the area of microbial ecology. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 570 - Intro to Research

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., graduate standing.  Required course for biochemistry and microbiology graduate students. Instruction in basic research techniques, research equipment and reading in the relevant scientific literature. Students conduct research projects under faculty mentors of their choosing. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr.  Same as BCH 594. Presentation of current research in biochemistry and molecular biology by senior graduate students, faculty, and invited outside speakers. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., graduate standing. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Credit for independent research project unrelated to thesis or dissertation. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 18. (R-18) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., graduate standing, one semester residence. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., master's student in microbiology. Laboratory research for and preparation of a master's thesis. Level: Graduate

  • BIOM 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 20. (R-20) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., doctoral student in microbiology. Laboratory research for and preparation of a doctoral dissertation. Level: Graduate

Biology - Organismal

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  • BIOO 101N - Survey MT Wldlife & Habitats

    Credits: 3. Offered online autumn. Prereq., one course in biology. Interpreting biological patterns associated with selected Montana wildlife species, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOO 105N - Introduction to Botany

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Introduction to the plant kingdom including anatomy, physiology and ecology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOO 320 - General Botany

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 170N-171N, 260.  Prereq. or coreq., BIOB 272.  Anatomy, morphology, ecology and physiology of photosynthetic organisms.

  • BIOO 335 - Rocky Mountain Flora

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., one college-level course in Biology or consent of instr. Elements of the evolution, geography and natural affinities of flowering plants. Identification using a manual of native plants of Montana.

  • BIOO 340 - Biology and Mgmnt of Fishes

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272 and either STAT 216 or WILD 240. Diversity, adaptations and ecology of fishes. Analysis and management of fish populations and communities.

  • BIOO 433 - Plant Physiology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOB 260 or consent of the instructor. The molecular, biochemical and biophysical basis of plant function, from the subcellular to the whole organism level.

  • BIOO 434 - Plant Physiology Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq or coreq., BIOO 433.  Laboratory exercises designed to familiarize students with concepts and techniques in plant physiology.

  • BIOO 462 - Entomology

    Credits: 4. Offered alternate springs. Prereq. or Coreq., BIOB 272. The classification, morphology, anatomy, development, life-history, behavior and ecology of insects.  Labs include identification of major insect groups, internal and external anatomy and student collections.

  • BIOO 470 - Ornithology

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq. or Coreq., BIOB 272; major of biology, Pre-Wildlife Biology, or Wildlife Biology, and must be of junior or senior standing. The classification, structure, evolution, behavior and ecology of birds.

  • BIOO 475 - Mammalogy

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOB 272. The evolution, systematics, anatomy, physiology and ecology of mammals.

  • BIOO 490 - Adv Undergrad Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered every term. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.

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  • BIOS 532 - Ecosystem Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn every other year. Prereq. CHMY 141N or the equivalent. Coreq. CHMY 143N and BCH 111. This course includes the fundamentals of an ecosystem approach to ecological research by emphasizing relationships among physical, chemical, and biotic elements of interactive systems. It will provide a fundamental basis for more advanced Systems Ecology courses (e.g., Limnology, Integrated Systems Ecology, Landscape Genetics, etc.). Level: Graduate

  • BIOS 534 - Integrated Systems Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring semester alternate years. Principles, theories and empirical studies that describe the complex attributes and processes of coupled natural and human systems. Landscape, climate, economic and social change dynamics and processes emphasized. Flagship course of the UM-DBS Systems Ecology Program. Students strongly advised but not required to take BIOS 532 Fundamentals of Ecosystem Ecology prior to this course. Level: Graduate

  • BIOS 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq. graduate standing. Presentations by student, faculty, and associates on issues and topics in their field. Level: Graduate

  • BIOS 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Field and laboratory research on, and writing of, a student's masters thesis. Level: Graduate

  • BIOS 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Field and laboratory research on, and writing of, a student's masters thesis. Level: Graduate

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  • MICB 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 20. (R-20) Offered intermittently. Prereq., doctoral student in microbiology. Laboratory research for and preparation of a doctoral dissertation. Level: Graduate

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  • ECNS 101S - Economic Way of Thinking

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  A critical examination of the market mechanism as a social decision-making device to guide the use of a nation's resources. The limitations of these processes in light of current economic problems such as the rise of the large corporation, monopoly, environmental degradation, economic discrimination and the increasing role of the government.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • ECNS 191 - 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.

  • ECNS 201S - Principles of Microeconomics

    Credits: 3. Offered every term.  The nature of a market economy, economic decisions of the household and firm, competition and monopoly, value and price determination, distribution of income and applied microeconomic topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • ECNS 202S - Principles of Macroeconomics

    Credits: 3. Offered every term.  Prereq., ECNS 201S.  The determination of the level of national economic activity, inflation, economic instability, the role of money and financial institutions, and selected topics in public economic policy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • ECNS 217X - Issues in Economic Development

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ECNS 201S. Study of the processes of economic growth and development in the less developed world.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ECNS 301 - Intermediate Micro with Calc

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and  autumn.  Prereq., ECNS 201S and M 162 or equiv. Analysis of consumer behavior, production, factor pricing, externalities and public goods.

  • ECNS 302 - Intermediate Macroeconomics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., ECNS 202S.   Analysis of national income determination, unemployment, and inflation with emphasis on the role of fiscal and monetary policy.

  • ECNS 310 - Intro Health Economics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., economics course. Survey of market forces that govern the production and consumption of medical care in the U.S. market; uncertainty, asymmetric information, and concentrations of market power resulting in inefficient outcomes. Topics include cost escalations, role of medical insurance, and problems of an aging population.

  • ECNS 312 - Labor Economics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., ECNS 201S. Economic analysis of labor markets. Theories of wage determination, discrimination and poverty with implications for manpower policy.

  • ECNS 313 - Money and Banking

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., ECNS 202S. Definition and role of money; banks and other financial institutions as suppliers of money; the federal reserve system as a regulator of money; monetary theories, history, and policy.

  • ECNS 320 - Public Finance

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., ECNS 201S. Rationale for governmental expenditure; public goods; public choice. Analysis of expenditure policy. Intergovernmental relations.

  • ECNS 391 - 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.

  • ECNS 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., six credits in economics and consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ECNS 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. The department will determine the number of credits to be earned for the experience based upon the activities outlined in the learning agreement. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. The department has determined that credit for this course cannot count in the 36 credit minimum requirement for the major. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ECNS 403 - Introduction to Econometrics

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn.  Prereq., an introductory statistics course.  Quantitative methods in economics with emphasis on regression analysis.

  • ECNS 405 - Game Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered every other autumn.  Prereq., ECNS 201S. An introduction to the tools of game theory and how they are applied.  In many real-world economic situations, outcomes are jointly determined where one agent's choices will affect another's welfare, and vice versa.  Game theory provides a method of analyzing these economic situations where decisions are interrelated, and each agent recognizes this fact and thus makes decisions strategically.

  • ECNS 406 - Industrial Organization

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., ECNS 201S.  The theoretical basis for public policy solutions to market power. Emphasis on case studies in matters of antitrust, regulation of public utilities, and public ownership of business enterprises.

  • ECNS 431 - International Trade

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ECNS 201 or consent of instr. International trade: theory, policy, institutions, and issues. Analysis of comparative advantage and trade restrictions, negotiations, and agreements.

  • ECNS 433 - Economics of the Environment

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., ECNS 201S. Outlines a theoretical framework for the analysis of environmental problems, including concepts of market failure and externalities, materials balance and property rights. The policy implications of this analytical model are explored for a range of topics including pollution and the preservation of natural environments and species.  Formally cross-listed with EVST 440.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • ECNS 445 - Int Env Econ & Clim Change

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn every other year. Same as CCS 445. Prereq., ECNS 201S. An introduction to the economics of various policy approaches towards climate change and other international environmental issues such as trans-boundary pollution problems, international trade and the environment and pollution haven hypothesis.

  • ECNS 450 - Adv. Topics in Economic Dev.

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., ECNS 201S and ECNS 202S, or consent of instructor.  Advanced treatment of the processes of economic growth and development in the less developed world.

  • ECNS 451 - Behavioral and Experimental Economics

    Credits: 3. Prereq., ECNS 201. An overview of experimental economics and behavioral economics. Outlines methods and instruments frequently used in economics experiments. Experimental design and assessment. Risk aversion, prospect theory, preference stability, and altruism.

  • ECNS 488 - Res Meth & Thesis Design

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn.  Prereq., senior standing, economics major. Development of senior thesis proposal; presentation of research topics and methods by economics faculty and seminar participants.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ECNS 491 - 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.

  • ECNS 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., 12 credits in economics and consent of instr.

  • ECNS 494 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 2. Offered spring.  Prereq., senior standing, economics major. Capstone course for economics majors.  Advanced topics in economic methodology, theory and/or public affairs.

  • ECNS 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., senior standing, economics major.  Completion of senior thesis; presentation of results by seminar participants.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ECNS 501 - Graduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.  Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • ECNS 511 - Microeconomic Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Prereq., ECNS 301. Advanced theoretical treatment of consumer and producer behavior. Level: Graduate

  • ECNS 513 - Macroeconomic Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., ECNS 302. Advanced theoretical treatment of national income determination, unemployment and inflation. Level: Graduate

  • ECNS 560 - Advanced Econometrics

    Credits: 4. Offered spring.  Prereq., ECNS 403. Advanced quantitative methods in econometrics. Coverage of probit-logit regression models, simultaneous equation system, and other specialized techniques. Level: Graduate

  • ECNS 569 - Empirical Research Design

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term.  Role and scope of empirical research. Planning and conduct of a research project. Level: Graduate

  • ECNS 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ECNS 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • ECNS 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of department. 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ECNS 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-9) Offered every term. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Creative Writing

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  • CRWR 115L - Montana Writers Live

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn. Open to all majors. An introduction to Montana’s practicing creative writers and their work through reading, live performances and discussion. Regional poets and prose writers will read from their work and lead class discussion. Students prepare questions developed from readings and criticism.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • CRWR 191 - 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:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 212A - Intro Nonfiction Workshop

    Credits: 3. A study of the art of nonfiction through reading and responding to contemporary nonfiction and the writing of original nonfiction works. Focus is on creative expression, writing technique and nonfiction forms. Students begin with writing exercises and brief essays, advancing to longer forms as the semester progresses.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • CRWR 234 - The Oval: Literary Mag

    Credits: 3. This course is open to undergraduates who have completed at least one semester of creative writing. Students focus on the editing, design, layout and marketing of The Oval, University of Montana's undergraduate literary magazine. Students will read, discuss and develop responses to to recongnized literary works, as well as developing criteria for each volume's content and design. The class will include the evaluation and selection of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and visual art submissions to The Oval. Students are required to keep a reading journal, and compile a portfolio of writing exercises, responses to texts and critiques of published works.

  • CRWR 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.

  • CRWR 310 - Intermediate Fiction Workshop

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of CRWR 210A with a "B" average or better. An intermediate fiction writing workshop. Students will be expected to finish 3 or 4 substantial stories for the course. Although some outside material will be considered, the primary emphasis will be analysis and discussion of student work.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 311 - Intermediate Poetry Workshop

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Completion of CRWR 211A with a "B" average or better. An intermediate workshop involving critical analysis of students' work-in-progress as well as reading and discussion of poems in an anthology. Numerous directed writing assignments, experiments, exercises focused on technical considerations like diction, rhythm, rhyme, and imagery.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 312A - Interm Nonfiction Workshop

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Prereq., completion of CRWR 212A or CRWR 210A with a "B" average or better. An intermediate nonfiction workshop. Students read and respond to model essays, in addition to creating and revising original essays for workshop review. Assignments and exercises focus on writing craft and research techniques.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • CRWR 320 - The Art and Craft of Revision

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., CRWR 210A or consent of instr. An intermediate writing course focused on revision of prose works-in-progress and study of narrative, plot, and editing at the language level. Materials include craft manuals, contemporary and classic examples, and student manuscripts.

  • CRWR 322 - Techniques of Modern Essay

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.  Study of various forms of nonfiction essay, such as memoir, personal essay, travel and nature writing, profile and literary journalism.  Assignments and exercises focus on writing craft and research techniques.

  • CRWR 391 - 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:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor, department chair, and the Internship Services Office.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • English Course

  • CRWR 410 - Advanced Fiction Workshop

    Credits: 2 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. An advanced writing workshop in which student manuscripts are read and critiqued. Rewriting of work already begun (in CRWR 310 classes) will be encouraged.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 411 - Advanced Poetry Workshop

    Credits: 2 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. An advanced writing workshop involving critical analysis of students' work-in-progress, as well as reading and discussion of poems by established poets. Discussions will focus on structure and stylistic refinement, with emphasis on revision. Different techniques, schools and poetic voices will be encouraged. Frequent individual conferences.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 412 - Advanced Nonfiction Workshop

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. An advanced creative writing workshop focused primarily on reading and writing nonfiction; some classes may focus on personal essay, narrative nonfiction or short forms.  Students complete two substantial essays.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 425 - Storytelling

    Credits: 3. This course is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, and is not limited to English majors. In-class exercises and out-of-class assignments are designed to help students identify, develop, and demonstrate effective narrative practices in their chosen fields. Students learn to recognize and identify unifying themes, motifs, and ideas in literature and oral stories. Students will read, write, edit and present stories to the class, as well as providing a critique of their peers' work.

  • CRWR 491 - 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:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and department chair, and junior or senior standing. Special projects in creative writing. Only one 492 may be taken per semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 496 - Service Learning

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and department chair, and junior or senior standing. Special projects in creative writing. Only one 496 may be taken per semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • English Course

  • CRWR 510 - Fiction Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 511 - Poetry Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 512 - Nonfiction Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A creative writing workshop focused primarily on personal essay and narrative nonfiction. Attention given to writing and publishing professional magazine essays. Students complete two substantial essays. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 513 - Techniques of Nonfiction

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered once every 2 years. Prereq., consent of instr. Study of form, technique and style in contemporary nonfiction. Level: Graduate

  • CRWR 514 - Techniques of Modern Fiction

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive reading of contemporary prose writers. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 515 - Traditional Prosody

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive practice and readings in prosodic and other poetic techniques. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 516 - Topics in Creative Writing

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Creative Writing faculty explore readings in their genres of specialty. Each professor chooses the focus, reading list, and assignments for the course. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • CRWR 596 - Graduate Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and Associate Chair. Special projects in creative writing. Only one 596 permitted per semester. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study
    • English Course

  • CRWR 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-+) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor, department chair, and the Internship Services Office. Level: Gradaute

  • CRWR 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

English - Linguistics

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  • ENLI 465 - Structure of Eng for Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as LING 465. The development of the English language from a historical perspective contrasted with the phonological and grammatical structure of English from a modern linguistic point of view, specifically designed for teachers.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

English as a Second Language

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  • ENSL 195 - 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:
    • English Course

English - English Teaching

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  • ENT 296 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. and department chair. Special projects in English teaching. Only one 296 may be taken per semester. Course Attributes: English Course.

  • ENT 395 - 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:
    • English Course

  • ENT 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor, department chair, and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • ENT 439 - Studies in Young Adult Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Reading of representative texts covering the history, genres, authors, and themes of literature for students in middle school and high school.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 440 - Teaching Writing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., EDU 202. Emphasis on teaching writing in grades 5-12. Research about development and maturity of writers, overview of schools of writing/history of writing instruction, strategies for teaching writing as a process, elements of writing craft, criteria for assessing and responding to writing, peer-coaching methods, writing/reading workshops, the role of grammar in improving writing, writing/reading connections, assignment characteristics, and grading practices. Required of students pursuing secondary English major and minor teaching licenses.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 441 - Tchg Rdng & Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq. or Coreq., ENT 439, EDU 395. Emphasis on various approaches to teaching reading and literature in grades 5-12. Research about the development and maturity of readers, strategies for teaching reading comprehension and vocabulary, strategies for diagnosing reading abilities and criteria for reading assessment, reading workshops/literature circles. Emphasis on various approaches to teaching literature: genre, inquiry, thematic, chronological and interdisciplinary. Includes techniques for developing responses to fiction, nonfiction, prose, poetry, film and other media. Focus on the design of lesson plans and curriculum using traditional/classic, contemporary, young adult, and multicultural literature in grades 5-12. Required of students pursuing secondary English major and minor teaching licenses.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 442 - Tchg Oral Lang & Media Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq.., LING 465, EDU 395. Emphasis on preparation, implementation, and evaluation of teaching strategies and materials in grades 5-12. Includes learning objectives, teaching and learning styles, unit plans, print and non-print media, and creative drama. Explores student-centered curriculum, with emphasis on developmental abilities in speaking, listening and viewing, and multigenre/multimodal communication. Required of students pursuing secondary English major and minor teaching licenses.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 495 - 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:
    • English Course

  • ENT 496 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and department chair, and junior or senior standing. Special projects in English teaching. Only one 496 may be taken per semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 542 - Theor/Pedagog of Rhet/Comp

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Exploration of contemporary theories and practical strategies for teaching rhetoric and composition grades 5-16. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 543 - Adv Tchg Strat Yng Adv Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Selecting, reading, teaching, and evaluating young adult literature. Design of thematic units with emphasis on students' responses to literature. Presentation of multicultural literature, gender inquiry, social justice, censorship, and media issues. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 544 - Creative Drama English Class

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Designing, teaching and evaluating creative drama in the English language arts classroom. Emphasis on using creative drama as a learning strategy to teach literature and all the language arts. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 545 - Theor/Pedagog of Literacy

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Exploration of contemporary theories and practical strategies for teaching reading, literacy grades 5-16. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 546 - Literary Crit for Teachers

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Emphasis on a variety of theories which focus on reader responses. Application of theories to different genres. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 547 - Adv Tchg Strat Wrtg & Rdg

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Current research and best practices in teaching writing and reading in all content areas. Emphasis on writing and reading processes, workshops, conferences and portfolios. National and state standards, curriculum, and assessments in writing and reading are addressed. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 548 - Portfolios and Assessment

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Selecting, designing, and evaluating informal and formal assessments in English Language Arts. Exploration of portfolios as assessment strategies that align standards curriculum and instruction. Focus on content and performance standards, evaluation criteria and rubrics, and role of reflection in teaching and learning. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 550 - Montana Writing Project

    Credits: 9. Offered summer. Prereq., special application and consent of director. Intensive program designed to increase the effectiveness of the teaching and learning of writing in all levels of education in Montana. For graduate students, preK-120 teachers in all content areas and university level educators. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 552 - MWP Leadership Training

    Credits: 7. Offered intermittently. Prereq., special application, and consent of director. Intensive leadership training for Montana Writing Project teacher-consultants to organize professional development institutes and to developing curriculum and providing mentorship through MWP. For graduate students, preK-20 teachers in all content disciplines and university level educators. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 553 - Native Voices & Writing

    Credits: 7. Offered summer at Blackfeet Community College. Focus is on writing across the curriculum in the context of participants’ teaching assignments alongside the essential component of Niitsitapi (Blackfeet) culture and ways of knowing. Participants develop a theoretical articulation of what it means to write in their disciplinary area(s) of endorsement and with predominantly Blackfeet students. Participants design and critique writing curriculum and instruction in their disciplines with attention to theory and research on writing in the content areas and Blackfeet ways of knowing. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 556 - IEFA & Writing

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in partnership with Montana Writing Project and local school districts. Prereq., consent of instr. This course assumes that writing is an ideal vehicle for moving forward with implementation of Montana law Indian Education for All (IEFA) in K-12 schools. The primary goal of this course is to help teachers of all grade levels and content areas develop the knowledge, resources, and confidence to enable them to integrate IEFA smoothly into their existing literacy curriculum. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 557 - The Holocaust and IEFA

    Credits: 3. Prereq., special application and Consent of Instr. This course, intended for K-12 and college/university educators, is a collaboration between Montana Writing Project and the Holocaust Educators’ Memorial to examine curricula and pedagogies for linking Holocaust Education and Indian Education for All through writing and literacy education. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 593 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Pedagogical paper for the Master of Arts in English (Teacher Option). Credit not allowed toward any other degree. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 596 - Graduate Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and department chair. Special projects in English teaching. Only one independent study permitted per semester. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • ENT 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor, department chair, and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

Film

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  • FILM 103L - Introduction to Film

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. The history and development of the film medium. Emphasis on critical analysis of selected classic or significant films.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • FILM 191 - 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.

  • FILM 291 - Special Topics

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

  • FILM 300 - History of Film

    Credits: 3. Offered every year. Prereq., FILM 103L, LIT 270L. Survey of film history.

  • FILM 320 - Shakespeare and Film

    Credits: 3. Same as LIT 327. Offered once a year. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. A survey of selected Shakespeare plays emphasizing close reading of the texts and consideration of their dramatic possibilities in relation to film.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • FILM 327 - Film Genres

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered every other year. Prereq. FILM 103L. Intensive study of central works within one major film genre.

  • FILM 363 - The French Cinema

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An historical, aesthetic, and critical survey of the French cinema, from its beginnings in 1895 through the contemporary cinema (Muet, classical, Realism, Nouvelle Vogue, etc.) with an introduction to contemporary film criticism. Students taking the course for French credits are required to do research, reading, and writing in the French language.

  • FILM 365 - Latin Amer Civ Thru Lit & Film

    Credits: 3. Offered in autumn odd-numbered years. The development of the traditional society of Latin American civilization through the interaction of European, Indian and African elements.

  • FILM 381 - Studies in the Film

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., FILM 103L or consent of instr. Studies in genres, directors, movements, problems, etc.

  • FILM 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • FILM 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered Intermittently. Consent of Instructor Required.

  • FILM 447 - Film Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. This course examines key approaches to film theory and criticism, and the theoretical roots of each. Classic and contemporary films will be assessed in the light of the theories covered.

  • FILM 481 - Advanced Studies in Film

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered every other year.  Studies in film aesthetics, politics of  film, international cinema and comparative film analyses.

  • FILM 484 - Film Directors

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered every year. Prereq. FILM 103L. Intensive study of the life and work of one major film director.

  • FILM 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics

  • FILM 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Pereq., consent of instr. and department chair, and junior or senior standing. Special Projects in film. Only one 492 may be taken per semester.

  • FILM 495 - Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 6. R-6

  • FILM 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and department chair. Special projects in film. Level: Graduate

Irish

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  • IRSH 101 - Elementary Irish/Gaelic

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Same as ENIR 101. This course represents an introduction to modern Irish in both its spoken and written forms: basic principles of grammar and sentence structure are covered. Emphasis is placed on the application of these principles in every-day situations. This course is housed in the English Department. The GenEd Foreign Language requirement can be fulfilled by successful completion of 101, 102 and 103.

  • IRSH 102 - Elementary Irish II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Same as ENIR 102. The primary objective of this course is to build on the foundations laid in Elementary Irish I. Students will expand their vocabulary with a special focus on verbs; they will also engage new themes that demand a corresponding increase in their store of nouns, adjectives, idioms and expressions. This course is housed in the English Department. The GenEd Foreign Language requirement can be fulfilled by successful completion of 101, 102 and 103.

  • IRSH 103 - Elementary Irish III

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Same as IRSH 103. The primary objective of this course is to build on the foundations laid in Beginning Irish I. Students will expand their vocabulary with a special focus on verbs; they will also engage new themes that demand a corresponding increase in their store of nouns, adjectives, idioms and expressions. The GenEd Foreign Language requirement can be fulfilled by successful completion of 101, 102 and 103.

  • IRSH 201 - Intermediate Irish I

    Credits: 3. Offered spring semester. Prereq. ENIR 101, 102, and 103 or their equivalent from another university. Students will continue their study of the verbs; engage more complex syntax and grammatical constructions; and consult the prose and poetry of the written and oral literary traditions.  For proficiency equal to the 202-level, students must take the five semester sequence (101, 102, 103, 201, & 202) of Irish language study.  

  • IRSH 202 - Intermediate Irish II

    Credits: 3. Offered fall semester. Prereq. IRSH 201 or its equivalent from another university. Students will expand their knowledge of Irish language verbs: they will study the five declensions of the nouns; and acquire the vocabulary and language necessary to engage more abstract ideas and topical issues on an intellectual level.  For proficiency equal to the 202-level, students must take the five semester sequence (101, 102, 103, 201, & 202) of Irish language study. 

  • IRSH 345L - Literature in the Irish Lang

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This course acknowledges Irish as the oldest documented vernacular in Europe and its literature as a voice that is over 1500 years old. Examines the literary response of Gaelic Ireland to invasion, conquest, and colonization as articulated by its literature.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • IRSH 360 - Irish/N Irish Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Examines (in English) selection of fiction, poetry, drama, film, and music from the Irish and/or Northern Irish literary traditions. Students will seek to understand how artists respond to the burdens of history, identity, and political conflict, and how they articulate the possibilities afforded by Ireland’s changing position in the world.

  • IRSH 380 - Topics in Irish Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A rotating variety of special topics in Irish Studies, including Irish and Irish-American cinema, major Irish/N. Irish authors, Irish cultural studies, and transatlantic and comparative studies.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • IRSH 391 - Special topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics;

  • IRSH 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics;

English - Literature

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  • LIT 110L - Intro to Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Study of how readers make meaning of texts and how texts influence readers. Emphasis on interpreting literary texts: close reading, critical analysis and effective writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LIT 120L - Poetry

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. An introduction to the techniques of reading and writing about poetry with emphasis on the lyric and other shorter forms.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LIT 191 - 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:
    • English Course

  • LIT 201 - Intro to Literary Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Introduction to the field of literary studies, to the conventions of literary analysis, and to the literature option for English majors. Reading, writing, and research skills will be stressed, along with interpretative approaches to major genres within the field.

  • LIT 202L - The Environmental Imagination

    Credits: 3. Course is designed to introduce students to the many discourses of nature. In this course we will approach “natural history” as a complex literary genre grounded in personal experience of the “more-than-human” world (in David Abram’s now ubiquitous phrase). While the study of natural history writing has historically focused on authors like Gilbert White, Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and John Burroughs (as prominent practitioners of the personal narrative essay that explores the natural world), a more thorough understanding of the genre requires consideration of the role race, class, and gender play in shaping discourses of nature. Further, consideration of non-Anglo-American traditions (including, for example, a range of Native American and Asian “literary” practices) expands our understanding of those traditions as it allows us to see the Anglo-American tradition in useful perspective.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LIT 210L - American Lit I

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Representative texts from the pre-colonial period through the Civil War.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LIT 211L - American Lit II

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Representative texts from the Civil War to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LIT 220L - Brit Lit: Med to Renaissance

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Representative texts from the Anglo-Saxon period through the Renaissance.
    Course Attributes:
    • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LIT 221L - Brit Lit: Enlightenment to Rom

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Representative texts from the seventeenth through the eighteenth century.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LIT 222L - Brit Lit: Victorian to Contemp

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Representative texts from the early nineteenth century to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • LIT 270L - Film & Lit

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Studies of the relationship between film and literature. Topics vary.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • LIT 280L - Ecology of Literature

    Credits: 3. Literary study of nature writing and other genres introducing an ecocritical perspective, with revolving Anglophone texts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • LIT 291 - 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.

  • LIT 300 - Literary Criticism

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq. or coreq., 12 credits of lower-division English courses. Study of various literary theories and their application to literary texts.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 301 - Studies in Literary Forms

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Reading of various authors from different literary periods and cultures working in the same mode of composition (courses offered under this rubric may include Literature of Place, Modern Drama, 19th Century Fiction, 20th Century Fiction, Lyric Poetry, Science Fiction, Autobiography; less frequently, Travel Literature, Popular Fiction, Epic, Tragedy, Satire, Romance, Comedy).
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 304 - U.S. Writers of Color

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Selected readings from African American, Asian American, Chicano/a, Latino/a, and Native American literatures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 305 - Lit by & About Native Amer

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., three credits of lower-division LIT courses and NASX 105H or 235X. Same as NASX 340. Selected readings from Native American literature with special emphasis on the literature of writers from the Rocky Mountain west.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 314 - The American Novel

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 210L or 211L and prereq. or co-req., LIT 300. Examination of a selection of American novels in their historical, cultural, and literary contexts. Exploration of literary movements such as realism, naturalism, modernism, and postmodernism. Discussion of critical theories and application to the texts.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 315 - Voices of the Am Renaissance

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 210L or 211L and LIT 300 or consent of instr. Perspectives on antebellum Native American, African American, and gender issues. Study of the poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson in light of these three perspectives.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 316 - Topics in Postcolonial Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 210L or 211L and LIT 300.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 327 - Shakespeare

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. A survey of selected Shakespeare plays emphasizing close reading of the texts and consideration of their dramatic possibilities.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 331 - Major Author/s

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Intensive study of the life and works of one author writing in English (courses offered under this rubric have included Chaucer, Milton, Faulkner, Joyce, Twain; less frequently, Conrad, Hemingway, Blake, Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, Welty).
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 332 - Topics in Modernism

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. An introductory study of European and American modernism. Detailed exploration of major modernist novels and/or poems in relation to broader cultural and social contexts.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 342 - Montana Writers

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 210L or 211L. Examination of poems, stories, and novels by or about Montanans and the treatment and representation of race, place, class, gender, sexuality, and identity in Montana. Exploration of the myths and realities of Montana and the American West.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 343 - African American Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Selected works by African-American authors. Course may define a narrowed focus such as poetry, women writers, etc.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 344 - Asian American Literature

    Credits: 3. This course introduces both a variety of writings by Asian North American authors and major critical issues concerning the production and reception of Asian American texts, with an emphasis on the relation between literary forms and the Asian American socio-historical context, and on the historical formation of Asian American identities.

  • LIT 349L - Medieval Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Exploration of literature from the medieval period, focusing on the major cultural and intellectual influences on the emergence of vernacular writing. Topics will vary, but will regularly include Anglo-Saxon literature and Middle English literature (excluding Chaucer).
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • LIT 350L - Chaucer

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Critical reading of Chaucer's masterpiece, the Canterbury Tales, with attention to Chaucerian irony, the author's place in literary history, and issues in Chaucer studies.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • LIT 351 - Donne & His Followers

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Close study of John Donne and other early 17th century religious poets within the context of Renaissance intellectual history.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 353L - Milton

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Selected study of poetry and prose of Milton.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 355 - British Romanticism

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq. or co-req., LIT 300. Introduction to the major texts, themes, and authors of British literature from 1790-1815, focusing on poets such as Blake, Barbauld, Wordsworth, Coleridge, and P.B. Shelley but attending also to prose writers from Austen to Mary Shelley.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 363 - Modern Poetry

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Survey of modern poetry in English beginning with Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman and moving toward the present, centering on modernist poets.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 369 - Short Fiction

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instructor. Study of selected short stories and novellas from mid-19th century to the present.

  • LIT 370 - Science Fiction

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Study of the science fiction genre from its pulp magazine beginnings in the 1920s to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 373 - Lit & Environment

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LIT 210L or 211L (ENLT 224L or 225L) and LIT 300 (ENLT 301) or consent of instr. Study of major texts and issues in American nature writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 375 - Literary History

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Study of influences on and innovations in the works of various authors within a particular literary historical period in England or America (e.g. British Renaissance, 18th century, Victorian, British Modern, American Puritanism, American Realism and Naturalism; 17th century).
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 376 - Lit & Oth Disciplines

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., nine credits in LIT or LSH or consent of instr. Selected works of literature studied in conjunction with works of art, music, religion, philosophy, or another discipline (e.g. Film and Literature, Modernism, Literature and Science, Bible as Literature, Song).
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 378L - Gay and Lesbian Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., LIT 300 or consent of instr. Review of the history of the gay and lesbian movement in the twentieth century as a basis for understanding the political, social, and sexual issues that influenced homoerotic cultural representation in plays, films, and novels.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Upper-Division

  • LIT 379L - Gender & Sexuality in Eng. Fic

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Same as LSH 327L. Major 20th century novels and short stories written in English in different parts of the world and how these texts explore changing concepts of gender and sexuality.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

  • LIT 380 - Literary Approaches to Drama

    Credits: 3. This course introduces students to dramatic literature, with an emphasis on dramatic elements and devices, and the continuity in the history/tradition of drama. Topics vary, determined by the instructor's special interests, and might focus on either US, British, or global drama.

  • LIT 391 - 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:
    • English Course

  • LIT 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor, department chair, and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LIT 402 - Literature in Place

    Credits: 3. This course gives students a set of advanced learning opportunities to engage with Anglophone texts on the general theme of nature and culture, applying an ecocritical lens to extended literary analysis. Drawing from various periods and from various trans-Atlantic national literatures, the course is designed to focus on the emerging critique of nature and culture that questions foundational structures of epistemology and economy, animate and inanimate, civilization and wilderness.

  • LIT 420 - Critical Theory

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., LIT 300 and six credits in literature courses numbered 300 or higher or consent of instr. Study and application of one or more theoretical approaches to interpreting texts (e.g., aesthetic post-structural, new historicist, classical, Renaissance, Romantic, narrative, psychoanalytic, formalist, neo-Marxist, feminist, gender, cultural studies and reader-response theory).
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 421 - History of Criticism & Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., LIT 300 and six credits in literature courses numbered 300 or higher or consent of instr. Survey of the historical development of critical theories which shaped ways of reading and writing from Plato and Aristotle to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 422 - Ecocritical Theory & Practice

    Credits: 3. Prereq., or coreq., LIT 300. This course surveys the developing field of ecocriticism, introducing students to the major issues and methodologies entailed in the study of literature and the environment.

  • LIT 430 - Studies in Comparative Lit

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Same as LSH 342. The study of important literary ideas, genres, trends and movements. Credit not allowed for the same topic in more than one course numbered 430, LSH 342.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 491 - 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:
    • English Course

  • LIT 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and department chair, and junior or senior standing. Special projects in literature. Only one independent study may be taken per semester. Consent must be obtained prior to enrollment.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 494 - Seminar: Lit Capstone

    Credits: 3. (R 9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., LIT 300 and nine credits in literature courses numbered higher than 300. Required for completing the English literature option, this seminar will allow students to conduct advanced studies in literary figures and topics chosen by faculty to engage a broad range of interests. A long research paper is required.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LIT 499 - Thesis/capstone: Honors

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of chair. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 500 - Intro to Graduate Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Instruction in advanced literary and cultural theory, library and research skills, and academic genres. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 502 - Topics in Ecocriticism

    Credits: 3. This course is a central requirement for the English Department's graduate option in Ecocriticism. The course will vary by topic, but will link introductions to ecocritical theory with practice as it models how to apply ecocritical theory to the study of literature. Each offering will explore the interconnections between nature and culture, through the cultural artifacts language and literature. Although changing with the topic, in most cases the course considers the role race, class, and gender play in shaping discourses of nature. Further, consideration of non-Anglo-American traditions will be featured for many offerings. Level: Graduate

  • LIT 520 - Sem in British Lit

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered every autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate status or consent of instructor. Topics will vary. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 521 - Sem American Lit

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate status or consent of instr. Topics will vary. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 522 - Sem Comparative Lit

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Same as MCLG 522.  Prereq., graduate status or consent of instructor. Topics will vary. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 524 - Nature, Language and Politics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Investigation of environmental, social and political thought from the perspective of contemporary language theory. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • LIT 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LIT 596 - Graduate Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and chair. Special projects in literature. Only one 596 permitted per semester. Consent must be obtained prior to enrollment. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • LIT 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor, department chair, and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LIT 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

Writing

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  • WRIT 101 - College Writing I

    Credits: 3. UM: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of passing score on writing diagnostic examination, referral by WRIT 095 instructor-SAT writing score at or above 440, MUSWA at or above 3.5, SAT/ACT essay score at or above 7, or ACT Combined English/Writing score at or above 18. Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Credit not allowed for both WRIT 101 and COM 101. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit). MC: Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or proof of appropriate SAT/ACT essay, English/Writing, writing section scores, appropriate MUSWA scores, or proof of passing scores on Writing Placement Exam). Expository prose and research paper; emphasis on structure, argument, development of ideas, clarity, style, and diction. Students expected to write without major faults in grammar or usage. Grading A-F, or NC (no credit).
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Introductory

  • WRIT 191 - 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:
    • English Course

  • WRIT 198 - Coop Education Experience

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • WRIT 201 - College Writing II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., placement or C or better in WRIT 101. MUSWA at or above 5.5, SAT/ACT essay at or above 11, a SAT writing section score at or above 700 or a Combined English/Writing portion of the ACT at or above 32.  Designed for first year students with advanced writing ability and students who seek a lower-division writing course. Offers instruction in rhetorical reading and writing, particularly the study and practice of written argumentation in different academic and civic contexts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate
    • Writing Course-Introductory

  • WRIT 391 - 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:
    • English Course

  • WRIT 398 - Coop Education Experience

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • WRIT 491 - 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:
    • English Course

  • WRIT 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and chair, and junior or senior standing. Special projects in expository writing. Only one 496 may be taken per semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • WRIT 540 - Tchg Coll Levl Composition

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Restricted to graduate students teaching expository writing at The University of Montana. Theory and pedagogy of teaching college composition are emphasized. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • English Course

  • WRIT 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • WRIT 596 - Grad Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. and chair. Special projects in expository writing. Only one 596 may be taken per semester. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

Environmental Sciences

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  • ENSC 105N - Environmental Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Provides students with opportunities to use class knowledge to make a difference; helps students build all of the following: scientific literacy; skills in critical thinking, research and self-instruction; an understanding of the scientific basis of environmental issues, policies and laws; habits of sustainable living, scientifically-informed, active participation in social decisions, and service to their community and to the earth.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ENSC 291 - Special Topics/Experimental Courses

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ENSC 360 - Applied Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq or coreq ENST 201. To succeed in this course, students also need college level courses in general biology, chemistry & statistics. Principles and concepts of ecology and how they can be applied to inform real life decisions about human interactions with the environment. Emphasizes the science of sustainability and the conservation of watersheds and biodiversity.

  • ENSC 391 - Special Topics/Exp. Courses

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 12) Offerered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • ENSC 398 - Cooperative Education/Intern

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Requires consent of instructor. Practical application of classroom learning through internship with governments, organizations or industry. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

  • ENSC 491 - Special Topics/Exper Courses

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • ENSC 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Requires consent of instructor. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ENSC 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. A seminar on a current environmental topic.

  • ENSC 495 - Field Study

    Credits: 1 TO 10. Offered autumn. Prereq or coreq ENSC 360. Designing, executing, interpreting and documenting field studies. Project oriented.

  • ENSC 501 - Sci Apprchs Environ Prob

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST or consent of instructor. The strength and limitations of the scientific approach to investigating and solving selected environmental problems with an emphasis on the natural sciences. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 540 - Watershed Conservation

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instructor. Course assumes students have level of knowledge presented in a college level ecology course. Integrates watershed science, policy, planning, action and organizing. The science component explores watershed connections, evaluating change and assessing watershed condition. The policy component explains the scientific basis of national, state and local laws, programs and agencies that affect watersheds. The planning and action component discusses developing watershed conservation plans and selecting actions likely to address problems without creating other problems. The organizing component covers how to help watershed communities make choices, resolve conflicts, build commitment and find funding. Students work individually or in teams to assist Montana groups in developing watershed CPR plans, initiating monitoring projects, and/or conducting education projects. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 550 - Pollution Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instructor. Course assumes students have level of knowledge presented in a college level ecology course. Examines sources, fate, and effects of pollutants on organisms and ecosystems; methods of measuring and predicting pollutant fate and effects, assessing and reducing risks, estimating ecosystem assimilation capacity; setting standards and restoring ecosystems damaged by pollution. Briefly examines some relevant laws and policies at the federal, state and local level. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 551 - Environmental Field Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. or coreq., ENSC 540 or 550 or ENST 560 or consent of instructor.  Same as BIOB 551.  Designing, executing and interpreting environmental field studies.  Oriented to studies of aquatic systems and watersheds.  Students will assist with a class project and may also pursue their own projects.  Projects focus on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot and Blackfoot River basins. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 593 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. In depth analysis of a current environmental topic. Different topics offered each semester. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Work on selected problems by individual students under direct faculty supervision. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Directed individual graduate research and study appropriate to background and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate

  • ENSC 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Environmental Studies

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  • ENST 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.

  • ENST 201 - Environmental Info Resources

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Students learn how to find, evaluate and use existing information to increase understanding of environmental issues and resolve controversies. Students will research a subject using a variety of sources (refereed literature, government sources, internet sources, interviews); evaluate sources critically; write a literature review and give an oral presentation on their topic. Focus is on critical thinking and dealing with the information explosion.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • ENST 225 - Community & Environment

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Same as SOCI 225.  Exploration of the ways that communities address their environmental concerns.  Introduction of relevant social science concepts.

  • ENST 230H - Nature and Society

    Credits: 3. UM campus course offered spring. Explores the relationship between ideas about nature and the development of political and social ideas, institutions, and practices, primarily in western (Euro-American) society. Complements ethics offerings in philosophy aimed at environmental studies majors.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • ENST 291 - Spec Topics/Exp Courses

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ENST 294 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • ENST 310 - Environment Montana: A to Z

    Credits: 3. The environment of Montana has changed dramatically since its founding 150 years ago. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the land, people and places of Montana as viewed through the lens of environmental change. It will explore environmental change in relation to the actions of human beings. It will also explore how federal policies intersect with Montana environmental stories. Through a combination of lectures, readings, focused in-class discussions, and a research project students will learn the environmental stories of Montana.

  • ENST 335L - The Environmental Vision

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Provides background, overview, interpretations, and understanding of key concepts, themes, approaches, and forms in American nature and environmental nonfiction as well as that literature’s response to and influence on environmental events, figures, and movements.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ENST 367 - Envr Politics & Policies

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Foundation in public lands history, bedrock environmental laws, policy processes and institutions.  Research and analysis of current environmental and natural resource policy issues.  Focus is domestic illustrated by case studies.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ENST 373A - Nature Works

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Writing workshop for the creation, critique, and revision of essays about the environment to include natural history, personal narrative, science interpretation, advocacy/editorial, place-based essay, and others. Examination of concepts, forms, and approaches to writing about environmental concerns, awareness and sensitivity. Reading and responding to published work, primarily from the perspective of technique and approach.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)
    • Writing Course-Upper-Division

  • ENST 382 - Environmental Law

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Introduction to the history, law and theory of environmental regulation in the United States using public and private land regulation mechanisms as case studies.  Basic principles of constitutional and administrative law relevant to environmental regulation, substantive public and private land use law and the history of environmental problems and their regulation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ENST 391 - Special Topics/Exp Courses

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ENST 395 - Field Studies: Env. Studies

    Credits: 2 TO 3. (R-12) Offered every term. Via extended backcountry travel, experiential examination of cultural history and public lands management, and how those affect ecosystem integrity. Investigation of personal roles in and relationships with human and ecological communities. Offered by the Wild Rockies Field Institute and Northwest Connections.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ENST 396 - Supervised Internship (PEAS)

    Credits: 0 TO 10. (R-10) Offered Fall (2 cr.), Spring (2 cr.); Summer intensive, (6 cr.). Students learn small scale sustainable vegetable farming in a hands-on work environment at the PEAS farm (15 minute bike ride from campus). Lectures, readings and reflection inform the work. Summer students also visit local farms on once-a-week field trips. PEAS is repeatable, as the curriculum changes across the season, and students can attend any semester, though the 6 credit summer intensive course is the heart of the program.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • ENST 398 - Cooperative Education/Intern

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Consent of instructor required. Practical application of classroom learning through internship with governments, organizations or industry.  A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ENST 410 - TEK of Native Peoples

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Examines traditional environmental knowledge (TEK) of Native peoples with a special focus on ancient peoples of the Northern Great Plains.

  • ENST 420 - US Environmental Movement

    Credits: 3. Offered Intermittently.  Study of the environmental movement as a social movement.  Examination of different approaches to environmental protection and restoration in view of the movement’s historical roots and contemporary debates. 

  • ENST 427 - Social Issues:The Mekong Delta

    Credits: 3. The course focuses on the history, culture, economy and environment of Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Mekong Delta region. This is achieved through lectures from local professors at Can Tho University, active participation in field trips, the home stay, course readings, and synthesis through questions sets and discussions provided by University of Montana instructor. The goal of this half of the Vietnam study abroad program is to provide an understanding of the unique environments and the socio-economy of the Mekong Delta region to facilitate learning about the effects of climate change on these complex natural and anthropogenic systems. Co-convenes with ENST 514.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • ENST 430 - Culture & Agriculture

    Credits: 3. Offered spring, from start of semester to mid-April.  Surveys treatment of farmers and farming in the humanities.  Course covers specific agricultural crops and their effect on social and environmental history, artistic commentary on agricultural life and farmer philosophy.  Themes range from agriculturally influenced historical events to Wendell Berry's poetry to Albert Borgmann's philosophy.

  • ENST 437 - Climate Change: Mekong Delta

    Credits: 3. This course focuses on the threats posed by climate change in Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Mekong Delta region. This is achieved through lectures from Can Tho University professors, active participation in field trips, the homestay, course readings, and synthesis through questions sets and discussions provided by University of Montana instructor. The goal of this half of the Vietnam study abroad program is to provide an understanding of the potential impacts of climate change on the ecosystems and people of the Mekong Delta, and explore opportunities for people to adapt to and mitigate these impacts. Co-convenes with ENST 516.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • ENST 472 - Gen Sci: Conserv Ed

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. A study of the foundations of environmental science and conservation education with applications to community service and teaching.

  • ENST 476 - Environmental Citizenship

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., open to juniors and seniors only or by consent of instructor. Same as CCS 476. Develops leadership and environmental citizenship skills, values and virtues through student-initiated projects informed by principles of organizing and sustainable behavior change theories of social marketing.

  • ENST 480 - Food, Agriculture, Environment

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Exploration of the premise that agricultural sustainability requires practices, policies, and social arrangements that balance concerns of environmental soundness, economic viability, and social justice among all sectors of society.

  • ENST 487 - Globalization, Justice & Envir

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Study of current trends in economic globalization and its effects on efforts to work for social justice and environmental sustainability, particularly in the Global South.  Examination of different models and theories of globalization, analysis of ethical issues raised, and assessment of alternatives proposed.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ENST 489S - Env. Justice Iss & Solut

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Examination of evidence, causes and consequences of social inequality in the distribution of environmental risks and in access to natural resources and environmental amenities. Community, government and industry responses and service approaches for addressing environmental inequities.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • ENST 491 - Special Topics/Exper Courses

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ENST 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Consent of instructor required. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ENST 493 - Study Abroad: Envir Justice LA

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Two week travel seminar to one or more Latin American countries to examine Latin American perspectives on environmental justice and efforts toward sustainable development within the context of the global economy and U. S. foreign policy. Required one-credit seminar offered spring semester to provide background readings. 
    Course Attributes:
    • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

  • ENST 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. A seminar on a current environmental topic.

  • ENST 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., senior standing in EVST. For seniors who want to design and perform a significant capstone project involving research and/or service. Students have responsibility for designing their projects which are subject to faculty approval. A final report and public presentation are required. Honors credit available.

  • ENST 505 - Literature of Nature Writing

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Study of nature, environmental, and place-based writing, with emphasis on the American tradition and its relationship to twenty-first century environmental concerns, challenges, and opportunities, and to the current practice of nature and environmental writing. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 510 - Native American Environmental Issues

    Credits: 3. This graduate readings seminar provides an overview of environmental issues of Native American communities through the 19th to 21st centuries. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 513 - Nat Res Conflict Resolution

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as NRSM 513 and LAW 613. Prereq., graduate standing. Examines the basic framework for preventing and resolving natural resource and environmental conflicts in America. Reviews the history of alternative approaches, emphasizes the theory and practice of collaboration, and considers future trends. This highly interactive course uses lectures, guest speakers, case studies, and simulations. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 514 - Social Issues:The Mekong Delta

    Credits: 3. This course focuses on the history, culture, economy and environment of Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Mekong Delta region. This is achieved through lectures from local professors at Can Tho University, active participation in field trips, the home stay, course readings, independent graduate research, and synthesis through questions sets and discussions provided by University of Montana instructor. The goal of this half of the Vietnam study abroad program is to provide an understanding of the unique environments and the socio-economy of the Mekong Delta region to facilitate learning about the effects of climate change on these complex natural and anthropogenic systems. Co-convenes with ENST 427. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • ENST 515 - Enviro Negotiation Mediation

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as NRSM 515 and COMX 515. Prereq., graduate standing. This course prepares students to effectively engage in multiparty negotiation on natural resource and environmental issues. It is grounded in theory and provides an opportunity to develop practical skills in both negotiation and facilitation/mediation. Guest speakers, case studies, and simulations allow students to develop, test, and refine best practices. The course is fast-paced, highly interactive, and serves as the second of three required courses in the Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 516 - Climate Change: Mekong Delta

    Credits: 3. This courses focuses on the threats posed by climate change in Vietnam, with particular emphasis on the Mekong Delta region. This is achieved through lectures from Can Tho University professors, active participation in field trips, field data collection, analysis and interpretation, the homestay, course readings, independent graduate research, and synthesis provided by University of Montana professors. The goal of this half of the Vietnam study abroad program is to provide an understanding of the potential impacts of climate change on the ecosystems and people of the Mekong Delta, and explore opportunities for people to adapt to and mitigate these impacts. Co-convenes with ENST 516. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • ENST 519 - Foundations of Change

    Credits: 3. Designed for the first-year graduate cohort in Environmental Studies, this foundational course aims to strengthen participants’ capacities to effectively meet today’s environmental and social justice challenges. Our incoming cohort (around 20-25 in recent years) includes students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The course provides an introduction to the history and development of the environmental movement(s), as well as a theoretical understanding of democracy, citizenship, power, and social change. Participants will also explore their own sense of personal purpose and develop community. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 520 - Environmental Organizing

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Developing understanding of and skills in community and environmental organizing. Emphasis on theory and practice of civic engagement and social change with a focus on developing and running campaigns and working in a group. Team projects. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 521 - Found Environmental Educ

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in environmental studies. Same as C&I 521. Problem-solving approaches to environmental education; problem identification, research and design and implementation of an educational approach to selected environmental issues. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 530 - The Greening of Religion

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. A critical examination of different religious traditions' views on nature and society, and contemporary religious traditions' responses to environmental issues. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 535 - Local Climate Solutions

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This course seeks to develop students’ understanding and skills for participating in local solutions to climate change that can also support broader conservation, efficiency and sustainability efforts. This will be accomplished by engaging in planning and carrying out group projects that further advance existing climate change mitigation or adaptation efforts. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 537 - Bld Effective Environment Org

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., graduate standing. Focus on the tasks and skills necessary to building and managing effective environmental organizations, particularly non-profit. Budgeting, fund-raising, grant-writing, attracting and utilizing volunteers, working with the media. Strategic approaches and how they are shaped by issue, context, and structure. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 542 - Transboundary Env Issues

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in autumn.  Prereq., graduate standing in environmental studies program.  Review of the political systems and administrative systems of each country relevant to natural resource policy decision-making and ecological systems. Review pertinent literature, interact with stakeholders, and produce group reports. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 548 - Super Tchg Envir Ed

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., ENST 521 or EDU 521. Design, selection and evaluation of materials for the teaching of environmental education. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 555 - Rsch Methods for Soc Change

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Introduction to qualitative methods of research design, data collection, and analysis. Emphasis on research that facilitates and documents social change processes. Hands-on research experience through fieldwork projects. Includes instruction on writing social science and on research ethics. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 560 - Environmental Impact Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instructor. Covers legal and scientific aspects of the Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) including: What is required by international, national and state law and regulations? How does one organize an effective interdisciplinary team research effort and public participation program? What scientific tools are used in EIA? How could EIA process be improved? Level: Graduate

  • ENST 561 - Land Use Planning Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as GPHY 561 and LAW 687. Prereq., graduate standing. Basic overview of the law of land use planning including background in the traditional governmental regulatory, proprietary, and fiscal land use tools. Examination of modern techniques for land use planning; consideration of constitutional limits of authority of state and local governments. Focus on skills in interpreting, drafting and applying state legislation and local ordinances. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 563 - Environmental Law I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST. Same as LAW 650. Philosophy and values underlying environmental regulation, basic introduction to administrative law, in-depth study of air and water pollution and the environmental policy acts.   Level: Graduate

  • ENST 564 - Environmental Law II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST. Same as LAW 649. In-depth study of the laws addressing toxic substances and solid and hazardous waste, and the Endangered Species Act.  Exploration of interaction between land use regulation and environmental law. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 565 - Public Land & Resources Law

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instr. Same as LAW 654. Historical development of United States public land law, state-federal relations, and the roles of Congress, the executive and the courts; the law applying to specific public land resources:  water, minerals, timber, range, and preservation. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 567 - Water Law

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Same as LAW 663. Prereq., graduate standing. Interstate water problems; federal/state powers; federal/Indian water rights/Montana water law. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 570 - Ethics & Restoration

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Prereq., graduate level or consent of instr. A critical examination of the ethical issues that emerge in the field of ecological restoration, and decisions to manipulate nature intentionally for social and ecological goals. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 573 - Environmental Writing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing. Writing workshop designed to improve skills in writing on environmental topics for general audiences. Approaches include personal narrative, natural history, science interpretation, advocacy/argument, place-based essays. Includes analysis of published work from the perspective of technique and craft. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 579 - Collaborative Conservation

    Credits: 3. (R-4) Offered every semester. Same as NRSM 579. Prereq., ENST 513 or consent of instructor. Designed as the capstone experience of the Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program. Provides practical experience in multi-party collaboration and conflict resolution. Students may design their own project in consultation with the director of the NRCR Program, or participate in a project organized and convened by faculty. Projects may be conducted year-round. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 580 - The Politics of Food

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This seminar explores social, economic, and ecological issues related to the contemporary food and agricultural system and alternatives to that system. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 590 - Supervised Internship PEAS

    Credits: 0 TO 8. (R-8) Spring and autumn, 2 cr.; summer intensive, 3 cr. Prereq., graduate standing. Students learn small scale sustainable vegetable farming in a hands-on work environment at the PEAS farm (15 minute bike ride from campus). Lectures, readings and reflection inform the work. Summer students also visit local farms on a once-a week filed trips. PEAS is repeatable, as the curriculum changes across the season, and students can attend any semester, though the 3 credit (grad level) summer intensive course is the heart of the program. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ENST 591 - 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.

  • ENST 593 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 15. (R-15) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. In-depth analysis of a current environmental topic. Different topics offered each semester. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing. May be restricted to EVST majors. May require consent of instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Work on selected problems by individual students under direct faculty supervision. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • ENST 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Directed individual graduate research and study appropriate to background and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • ENST 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ENST 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing in EVST and consent of instructor. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Earth Systems

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  • ERTH 303N - Weather and Climate

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Same as CCS 303N. Origin, composition, structure, and dynamics of the atmosphere, gas and radiation laws, energy budget and balance, weather elements, North American weather systems, and climate change. To succeed in this course students should have comfort with basic algebra.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

Geography

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  • GPHY 111N - Intro to Physical Geography

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the earth’s major natural environmental systems, their spatial distribution and interrelationships, including weather and climate, vegetation and ecosystems, soils, landforms, and earth-surface processes.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GPHY 112N - Intro to Phys Geography Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., GPHY 111N. Introduction to concepts and techniques needed to understand and analyze the information contained in various types of maps, graphs, aerial photos, imagery, and other graphics and geographic data sets. This is prerequisite to GPHY 385.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GPHY 121S - Human Geography

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to Human Geography focuses upon the linkages between geography and society including analysis of regions, ethnic groups, urban landscapes, migration and population change, geopolitics, economics, and cultural differences.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • GPHY 141S - Geography of World Regions

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and/or spring. An overall view of how the lands and peoples of the world are organized into coherent geographical regions, how landscapes differ from region to region, and how the people differ in terms of their traits, beliefs, ways of life, and economic livelihood.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • GPHY 144 - Montana's Mountains

    Credits: 3. Consent of Instructor. A field-based course offered during winter session in the winter splendor of the North Fork of the Flathead River and Glacier National Park. Topics addressed include physical geography, geology, winter ecology, national park management, environmental history, and the changing economy of the region.

  • GPHY 241 - Montana

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  The physical, cultural, economic, political,  and historical geography of the state including Montana’s mountains and the prairies.

  • GPHY 243 - Africa

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A survey of the biophysical and cultural geography of Sub-Saharan Africa. Emphasis is on the region's cultural-historical development and current ecological, demographic, and economic patterns.

  • GPHY 245X - The Middle East

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A survey of the biophysical and cultural geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa. Emphasis on environmental change; prehistory; patterns of cultural and historical change; issues of socio-economic, religious, and political diversity; and the broader political significance of the region.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • GPHY 284 - Intro to GIS and Cartography

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Basic computer competency required. This course is designed as a practical introduction to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for storing, retrieving, analyzing and displaying spatial data. It will also cover the history of cartography and the conventions of the modern map-making process. Students need to register for a required lab section.

  • GPHY 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.

  • GPHY 295 - Mountain Field Studies

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring as a series of one-credit courses, maximum of three-credits per semester. Field studies of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front, Crown of the Continent, or Yellowstone. Students prepare to conduct field work, spend time in the field observing wildlife, physical landscapes and cultural aspects of these landscapes, and follow up their observations in written reports.

  • GPHY 311N - Biogeography

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Changing patterns of plant and animal distributions in space and time. Combination of historical and ecological approaches to biological species and communities. Study of external causes of plant and animal distributions, especially climatic change and human impacts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GPHY 314 - Global Mountain Environments

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. The study of mountain environments and their physical processes around the globe: Andes, Appalachians, East African Mountains, European Alps, Hindu Kush-Himalaya-Karakoram, Pamir, Rocky Mountains, Southern Alps of New Zealand, Tien Shan, and others. Topics include mountain building, alpine glaciers, mountain geomorphology and climatology, mountain watersheds, mountain biogeography, and mountain hazards such as earthquakes and mass movements.

  • GPHY 317 - Geomorphology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., GPHY 111N or GEO 101N. Important landforms and landscapes, their biophysical processes, and their formative elements.

  • GPHY 323S - Econ. Geog. of Rural Areas

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Study of the location of economic activities, including agriculture, industry, and services.  Focus on the changing nature of rural areas.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • GPHY 335 - Water Policy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., WRIT 101 or WRIT 201, and one Intermedite Writing Course or consent of instructor. Exploration of water resources issues facing the public, resource managers, and water users in the western United States today. Examines concepts, terms, and regulatory environment which provide the foundation for modern water management and policy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • GPHY 336 - Exploration & Discovery

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Emphasis on the evidence of language, genetics, material culture, and transoceanic plant and animal exchanges in assessing mobility and population distributions in prehistory; factors that motivate exploration; the history of navigation; the impacts of exploration upon science, society, economics, and government.

  • GPHY 338 - Mountains and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Physical and cultural aspects of the mountains of North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Emphasis on combining the physical landscape with an overview of the indigenous people who inhabit the worlds’ heights.

  • GPHY 342 - North America

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Physiographic regions of North America; highlights of historical geography blended with physical and cultural aspects of the continent. Lesser known places are explored.

  • GPHY 344 - Crown of the Continent

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. The study of the geographical setting of the Crown of the Continent of North America, including the richness of physical geography, history, culture, and models of conservation. Examines ongoing research initiatives, impacts of climate change, regional transformations, and the relationship between people and this mountainous environment.

  • GPHY 347 - Regional Geography (Mult Reg)

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Selected regions will be listed as appropriate in each Class Schedule.

  • GPHY 348 - Field Studies in Geography

    Credits: 3. (R-12)  Offered autumn and spring.  Through extended backcountry travel, experiential examination of regional landforms, climate, hydrology, soils, and patterns of vegetation and wildlife.  Local landscapes, natural-resource endowment, and societies with particular emphasis on human-environmental interaction.  Geographical skills and techniques, including map reading and navigational skills.  Offered by the Wild Rockies Field Institute as part of a semester-long, 12-credit field experience with corequisite courses in allied fields.

  • GPHY 378 - Preceptorship in Geography

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Consent of instructor. Assisting a faculty member by tutoring, conducting review sessions, helping students with research projects, and carrying out other class-related responsibilities. Open to juniors and seniors who apply to instructor for consent.

  • GPHY 385 - Field Techniques

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and intermittently in spring. Prereq., GPHY 112N or Consent of Instructor. Field techniques used by geographers and planners in making field observations and in collecting data.

  • GPHY 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • GPHY 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Consent of Instructor. Independent study in any subfield of geography.

  • GPHY 395 - Field Studies

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered fall and/or spring. Field experience in the region. Includes geographically relevant field courses offered as part of Northwest Connections’ Landscapes and Livelihood Field Semester, focusing on natural and human communities and on conservation solutions of the Southwest Crown of the Continent Region: Sustainability and Agriculture (3 cr), and Biogeography of Northwest Montana (4 cr).

  • GPHY 400 - Geography Capstone

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq.,Senior standing. Exploration of current research, projects, and programs of geographers and scientists/practitioners in allied disciplines and fields, and preparation of a professional portfolio. Student preparation for post-graduate professional and academic careers is emphasized.

  • GPHY 421 - Sustainable Cities

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division or graduate standing. Same as CCS 421. A discussion of sustainability efforts in cities around the world.  Topics include, for example, urban sprawl and smart growth, alternative energy, public transportation, integrated waste management, integrated water management, green architecture, and urban agriculture.

  • GPHY 432 - Human Role Environ Change

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A systematic examination of the ways in which the major physical systems and ecosystems of the earth have been modified by human activity, and approaches to the rehabilitation of these systems.

  • GPHY 433 - Cultural Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered most springs. Prereq., WRIT 101 or WRIT 201 and one Intermediate Writing Course or Consent of Instructor. Examines issues related to culture and the natural environment. Topics include cultural origins and diversity, geography of religion, geolinguistics, plant and animal domestication, livelihood systems, folk and popular culture, ethnic geography, political patterns, demography, industries, urban genesis, and the transformation of environmental systems.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • GPHY 434 - Food and Famine

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Exploration of the production, distribution, and consumption of food; the causes and consequences of hunger; and measures that might be taken to relieve hunger.

  • GPHY 438 - Mountain Field Study

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Upper-division or graduate standing and consent of instructor. Examination of aspects of the study of mountain geography through a two-week field course based in a mountainous country and/or region. Possible areas of focus include, but are not limited to, the Northern Rocky Mountains, the Alps, the Himalaya, and the Andes.

  • GPHY 442 - Regionalism & Rocky Mtn West

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Investigation of regionalism as a concept and its future in the Rocky Mountain West. Regionalism as a geographical, economic, political, and cultural entity.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Upper-Division

  • GPHY 444 - High Asia

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A study of the geography and mountain-society interactions in High Asia.  The course includes attention to the theory and methodology of mountain geography, with attention to physical and human systems and their interaction.

  • GPHY 465 - Planning Princ & Processes

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division or graduate standing. Surveys planning principles, practices and issues in urban and rural environments. Attention is devoted to Montana, state planning programs in the United States., and federal programs and policies that influence land-use planning. Emphasizes skills and techniques used in plan development and implementation.

  • GPHY 466 - Environmental Planning

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Introduction to practice of environmental planning which includes elements of physical planning, planning design at the landscape scale, and conservation planning. Includes field visits and project-based work.

  • GPHY 468 - Community & Regional Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Coreq., GPHY 469. Socio-demographic analysis of communities and regions: population, employment, and spatial interaction. Hands-on course designed for future planners, GIS analysts, and others interested in socio-demographic change. To succeed in this course students should have comfort with basic algebra.

  • GPHY 469 - Planning & Analysis Laboratory

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Coreq., GPHY 468.  Laboratory to accompany GPHY 468.

  • GPHY 481 - Advanced Cartographic Design

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., GPHY 284 or FORS 250 or Consent of Instructor. The course concentrates on the presentation of spatial data and the construction of cartographic products that have clear communication and excellent aesthetic design. The class meets the University's service learning course objectives through a semester long project where students consult with a client, design and construct a map, and deliver a final product.

  • GPHY 482 - Spatial Analysis & GIS

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., GPHY 284 or Consent of Instructor. Coreq., GPHY 489. Quantitative analysis of spatial data, including techniques for pattern analysis, classification, and interpolation within a GIS environment.

  • GPHY 485 - Internet GIS

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., GPHY 284 or FORS 250 or Consent of Instructor. Principles and techniques for distributing GIS and mapping applications through the Internet. Students need to register for a required linked lab section.

  • GPHY 486 - Transport, Planning & GIS

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently during wintersession (2 credits) or spring semester (3 credits.) Coreq., GPHY 489. A project-oriented course focusing on patterns and trends in urban passenger transportation, principles of transport planning, and modeling in GIS-T. To succeed in this course students should have comfort with basic algebra and statistics.

  • GPHY 487 - Remote Sensing/Raster GIS

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., GPHY 284 or FORS 250 or Consent of Instructor. Coreq., GPHY 489. Basic principles of remote sensing and analyzing images within a raster GIS. Review current data sources.

  • GPHY 488 - Applications of GIS

    Credits: 0 TO 3. Offered spring. Prereq., GPHY 284 or GPHY 381 or FORS 250 or Consent of Instructor. Application of GIS for managing natural and cultural resources. Covers choropleth maps, dot maps, proportional figure maps, isarithmic maps, and others. Includes computer mapping and GIS exercises. Students need to register for a required linked lab section.

  • GPHY 489 - Cartography/GIS Laboratory

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., or coreq., GPHY 482, 486 or 487. Lab to accompany cartography and GIS courses.

  • GPHY 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • GPHY 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Consent of instructor. Independent study in any subfield of geography.

  • GPHY 497 - Workshop in Teaching Geography

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Offered intermittently. Concepts and techniques in geography, with emphasis on their use in teaching geography in Montana schools. Students are required to prepare and present a teaching unit project. Designed for pre-service or in-service teachers.

  • GPHY 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Consent of instructor. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within governmental agencies or the business community. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • GPHY 499 - senior thesis / capstone

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Senior standing and consent of instructor. Independent research project in any geographical topic supervised by a faculty member, and leading to completion of the baccalaureate degree.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • GPHY 500 - Geography Graduate Colloquium

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered autumn. Presentation of faculty and student research. Guest lecturers. Graded pass/not pass only. Enrollment required every autumn graduate students are in residence. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 504 - Geographical Research

    Credits: 1. Offered once a year. Prereq., or coreq., GPHY 505. To be taken during first semester of graduate studies. Understanding of diverse research approaches in geography and development of a thesis topic. To be taken during first year of graduate studies. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 505 - Research Design

    Credits: 2. Offered once a year. Prereq., or corereq GPHY 504. Preparation of a thesis proposal: research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation. Recommended to be taken during the first year of graduate studies. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 520 - Seminar Geographical Thought

    Credits: 3. Offered once a year. Geographical ideas, concepts, approaches, and techniques from ancient to modern times.  Recommended to be taken during first year of graduate studies. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 525 - Advanced Physical Geography

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Advanced topics in climate and global change, paleo-environments and biogeography, landform analysis, soils, and other selected topics. Topic titles will appear in the Class Schedule. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 550 - Seminar in Geography

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Seminar topics in geography and society, human-environmental interaction, physical geography, regional geography, or geographical techniques. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 560 - Seminar in Planning

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years.  A critical analysis of land planning history, theory, approaches, and practice.  Emphasis is on the United States and England. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 561 - Land Use Planning Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Same as ENST 561 and LAW 687.  Basic overview of the law of land-use planning including, background in the traditional governmental regulatory, proprietary, and fiscal land use tools. Examination of modern techniques for land-use planning; consideration of constitutional limits of the authority of state and local governments.  Focus on skills in interpreting, drafting, and applying state legislation and local ordinances. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 562 - Land Use Planning Clinic

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term.  Prereq. or coreq., GPHY 561.  Same as ENST 562.  Students assist local communities in long-range planning efforts and development of growth management plans as required by Montana law; ordinance drafting, development proposals, and land use issues.  Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 564 - Planning Design

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing or Consent of Instructor. Analysis of land-use problems and design. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 578 - Preceptorship in Geography

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Graduate standing and Consent of Instructor. Assisting a faculty member by tutoring, helping students with research projects, and carrying out other class-related activities. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 580 - Seminar GIS & Cartography

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered every two years. Seminar topics in cartography and GIS. Applications to advanced studies in human and physical geography. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 587 - Image Analysis & Modeling

    Credits: 3. Offered every two years. Prereq., GPHY 487 or FORS 351 or Consent of instructor; coreq., GPHY 589.  Advanced topics in image analysis (e.g. hyperspectral images and pattern-recognition-based classification) and foundations of simple raster-based models. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 588 - Spatial Analysis and Modeling

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Coreq., GPHY 589. Theoretical/conceptual and practical aspects of entity-based GIS modeling and spatial analysis. Point pattern analysis (i.e. cluster detection, density analysis, kriging), network analysis (i.e. network construction, network-based spatial statistics, accessibility modeling), and areal pattern analysis (i.e. spatial autocorrelative pattern, spatial regression modeling). Applications in urban and environmental planning, transportation, natural resource management, ecology, health, criminology, engineering, and business. To succeed in this course students should have familiarity with GIS. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 589 - Cartography/GIS Laboratory

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring.  Laboratory to accompany GPHY 587 or 588. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., Consent of Instructor. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Independent research in geography or planning. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • GPHY 597 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Graduate standing in Geography and Consent of Advisor. Level: Graduate

  • GPHY 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered every term. Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • GPHY 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Graduate standing in Geography and Consent of Advisor. Level: Graduate

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  • GEO 101N - Intro to Physical Geology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. General geology including the work of wind, flowing water, glacial ice, gravity, earthquakes, volcanoes and plate tectonics in shaping the earth. 
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GEO 102N - Intro to Physical Geology Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., GEO 101N (preferred) or 105N or 108N. A series of laboratory and field experiences designed around basic geologic processes and materials. Familiarization with common minerals, rocks, land forms, and structures. Intended to provide laboratory experience primarily with GEO 101N, but can be taken with or following any of the other freshman GEO courses listed above.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GEO 105N - Oceanography

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The ocean covers 70 % of the globe, and yet vast regions remain unexplored. Interactions between the atmosphere and the sea moderate and control our climate. Nearly 40 % of the world’s population lives within 100 kilometers of the coast. The oceans are geographically, environmentally, culturally, and economically critical to society. This course introduces oceanography, including the origin of water and ocean basins; marine resources; atmospheric circulation; air-sea interaction; ocean-climate feedback; currents, tides, and coastal processes; marine ecology; and use and misuse of the oceans.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GEO 106N - History of Life

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The evolution of plants, invertebrates and vertebrate animals, highlighting major events in the evolution of life on Earth.  Includes laboratory experience with fossils.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GEO 107N - Natural Disasters

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This course introduces the scientific context and latest research on natural hazards and disasters, including storms, flood, drought, mass wasting (landslides and avalanches), earthquakes and tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GEO 108N - Climate Change

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  The geoscience perspective on the earth’s climate system.  Climate processes and feedbacks, climate history from early earth to the ice ages, present and future changes due to natural processes and human activities.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • GEO 151 - Introduction to Fossil Fuels

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  A broad introduction to the basic principles and concepts related to the exploration for, the composition of, and the utilization of fossil fuels (coal, coal bed methane, natural gas, and oil).  Environmental issues related to fossil fuel development and utilization are also addressed.

  • GEO 191 - 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.

  • GEO 191N - 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

  • GEO 211 - Earth's History and Evolution

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., GEO 101N and GEO 102N. Traces the history of the Earth since its inception 4.6 billion years ago. Presents scientific theories for the origin of the Earth and the nature of important earth shaping events of the past, including the development of the oceans, atmosphere, and climate.

  • GEO 225 - Earth Materials

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., GEO 101N, GEO 102N, and CHMY 121N or 141N. Study of minerals and rocks utilizing an Earth Systems approach; mineral identification and paragenesis; survey of the distribution of minerals from the interior to the surfaces of planets and the processes that led to their formation.

  • GEO 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.

  • GEO 304E - Science and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Role of scientific knowledge in human societies from the pre–Classical to the present.  Discussion of tools for integrating science into ethical, political, and social decisions, including analyses of modern case studies from physical sciences.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • GEO 305 - Igneous & Metamorph Petrology

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., GEO 225, CHMY 143N. Igneous rock associations, igneous processes and origins; metamorphic minerals and phase relationships, metamorphic zones, facies, and conditions; metamorphic environments, metallic minerals and mineral deposits.

  • GEO 309 - Sedimentation/Stratigraphy

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq. GEO 211, 225. Origins of sediments and sedimentary rocks; climate, weathering, and weathering products; transport, deposition, and depositional environments of sediments; concepts and methods of stratigraphy including correlation of sedimentary rocks and an introduction to basin analysis.  

  • GEO 311 - Paleobiology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq. GEO 101N or equiv. level Biology. Survey of the major groups of organisms in the geologic record and hands-on study of fossils; application of geologic and biologic data and principles to solve problems in geoscience and bioscience.

  • GEO 315 - Structural Geology

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., GEO 211, 225. Structures of deformed rocks; mechanical principles; graphical interpretation of structural problems, tectonic principles.

  • GEO 317 - Planetary Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., PHSX 205N/206N or PHSX 215N/216N and M 162, 171. Same as ASTR 351. Physical and geological characteristics of planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids with an emphasis on comparative planetology.

  • GEO 318 - Surface Processes

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., GEO 101/102, GEO 211, M 162 or M 171, and PHSX 205/206 or PHSX 215/216. This course will introduce students to the study of the earth using the laws and principles of physics. The course will describe the mechanisms underlying the processes that shape the earth and drive its evolution, including climate, tectonics, hydrology, glaciers, and geomorphology. The course will combine lectures, field data collection, data analysis, and lab activities.

  • GEO 320 - Global Water

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq. one semester of college chemistry, WRIT 101 or equiv., and completion of one writing course. Water is necessary for life. Without it, life as we know it cannot exist. This course discusses the chemistry of water as it moves through the hydrological cycle. We discuss how water chemistry evolves through atmospheric water, rain water, ground water, surface water, and sea water. Students will have an understanding of the chemical attributes of water in major water reservoirs. Class discussions, formal and informal writing assignments, a short laboratory experiment, and a field trip highlight examples of water chemistry. Students will use excel to solve problems and will learn citation conventions relevant for scientific writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • GEO 327 - Geochemistry

    Credits: 4. Offered alternate years. Prereq. one year of college chemistry, one semester of calculus, and one semester of physical geology, or consent of instructor. One semester of mineralogy recommended. The chemical properties of elements control their geological distribution and underlie the basic physical properties of rocks. An understanding of geochemistry will help students understand water chemistry, sediment geochemistry, and igneous petrology. The course covers chemical principles applied to geologic materials and processes, including the origin and chemical composition of earth, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Principles of stable and radiogenic isotope geochemistry are discussed. Students will use excel to solve problems. Class discussions, problems sets, and exams are used to assess student performance.

  • GEO 391 - 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.

  • GEO 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered every term. Specific topics of particular interest to individual students.

  • GEO 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., 12 credits in geosciences. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. No more than 3 credits of GEO 398 may be applied to the geosciences minor. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • GEO 420 - Hydrogeology

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., GEO 101N-102N; PHSX 205N/206N or PHSX 215N/216N ; M  162 or 171 strongly recommended or consent of instr. Occurrence, movement, quality, and methods of quantification of groundwater. Geological framework and physics of groundwater flow. Supply, contamination, and management problems.

  • GEO 421 - Hydrology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq. one semester college calculus and physics or consent of instructor. Introduction to the physical mechanisms that drive the water cycle at different scales. The course covers heat, momentum and mass transfer and storage mechanisms in turbulent systems and their role in the global and local climates. At the local scale, the equations that govern surface and subsurface water flows are studied. Along with the overarching goals, students will improve their quantitative skills, will gain experience accessing and reading the professional literature and will improve their capabilities to acquire knowledge independently.

  • GEO 433 - Global Tectonics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., GEO 315, M 162, and 2.25 or better overall GPA in geosciences courses. Geodynamics and tectonics of the Earth and other planets.  Course material includes methods of observing tectonic processes and tectonic phenomena, both at the surface and in the deep earth, over a wide range of time scales.

  • GEO 443 - Prin of Sedimentary Petrology

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., GEO 225 or graduate standing. Field, hand specimen and thin section petrology of siliciclastic and carbonate rocks, emphasis on tectonic and diagenetic interpretation of siliciclastic rock and environments of deposition and diagenesis of carbonate rocks.

  • GEO 460 - Process Geomorphology

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., one semester college calculus and physics. Quantitative examination of landforms, runoff generation, weathering, mechanics of soil erosion by water and wind, mass wasting, glacial and periglacial processes and hillslope evolution.

  • GEO 482 - Global Change

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. Same as CCS 482. Prereq., upper division/higher standing in Geosciences or consent of instructor. Lectures, readings, discussions and practicum on the complexity of global climate. Emphasizes the physical, geochemical and geologic processes affecting climate change over geologic and recent time scales.

  • GEO 488 - Snow, Ice and Climate

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., M 121.  Study of basic physical processes occurring in snow and ice, and how these processes govern the interaction between frozen water and the climate system.  The first half of the course focuses in snow, with special attention to snow formation in the atmosphere, snow metamorphism, water flow through snow, and basic avalanche mechanics.  The second half of the course focuses on ice and includes glacier and ice sheet flow dynamics, glacier hydrology, and ice age theory.  Graduate students will be required to complete additional problem sets requiring higher level math; perform additional reading assignments; perform at a higher level on assignments and exams where students are asked to outline and describe various physical processes; submit a well researched and reference research proposal that is able to synthesize previous research and provide a sophisticated research plan.

  • GEO 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of  visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • GEO 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Specific topics of particular interest to individual students.

  • GEO 494 - Senior Geology Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R–10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper–division standing in geosciences or consent of instr. Independent study of various topics under the direction of a faculty member.

  • GEO 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., 12 credits in geosciences. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. No more than 3 credits of GEOS 398 may be applied to the geosciences minor. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • GEO 499 - Senior Thesis /Capstone

    Credits: 3 TO 10. (R–10) Offered every term. Prereq., 18 credits in geosciences. Independent research project in any geosciences topic supervised by faculty member, and leading to completion of baccalaureate degree.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • GEO 508 - Fundamentals of Acad Research

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing.  An introduction to research methods and tools in the academic setting intended for first semester graduate students in geosciences.  Topics include proposal writing, presenting research results in oral and written formats, using computer tools for research in the geosciences, and ongoing research of department faculty. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 528 - Sedimentary Basin Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered intermittently. Influence of allocyclic processes (tectonism, climate, eustacy, etc.,) in shaping the evolution of sedimentary basins.  Emphasis on integration and synthesis of tools of sedimentary basins analysis, including the study of depositional systems, provenance, paleocurrents, subsidence, sequence stratigraphy, and well logs. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 548 - Topics in Cryosphere

    Credits: 3. (R–6 M.S., R–12 Ph.D.) Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instructor. Readings, discussions, lectures, and field experiments on various topics related to snow, ice, and climate processes. Recent topics: meltwater infiltration in snow, glacier hydrology, climate cycles, ice, and sea level rise. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 560 - Fluvial Geomorphology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instructor.  Application of fluid mechanics to sediment transport and development of river morphology.  Form and process in river meanders, the pool–riffle sequence, aggradation, grade, and baselevel. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 572 - Adv Hydrogeology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., GEO 420 or consent of instr. Advanced concepts used in groundwater investigations, including flow systems analysis, hydrogeologic monitoring and sampling, resource evaluation, exploration, development and monitoring, and contaminant transport. Special problem areas in groundwater exploration and management. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 573 - Appl Grndwater Modeling

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., GEO 420 or consent of instr. Development of numerical modeling techniques, finite difference and finite element modeling of groundwater flow systems. Application of standard 2D and 3D models to field problems. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 579 - Chemistry of Hot Springs

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Prereq., one year of college of chemistry or consent of instr. Hydrothermal systems support the most ancient microorganisms and may have been the locus for the first appearance of life on Earth. Terrestrial hot springs are the surface expression of deep circulation of fluids that concentrate elements, opening a window into processes leading to ore formation. This course discusses the chemistry and geology of hydrothermal systems including solute/gas geothermometry, acid/base reactions, oxidation/reduction reactions, mineral equilibrium, and microbial ecology as applied to terrestrial and submarine hydrothermal systems. The course includes an introduction to the use of geochemical models and a field trip to a hot spring system. Students are evaluated on class discussions and presentations, problems sets, and a term paper. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 580 - Topics Mineral & Petrol

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–6 for M.S., R–12 for Ph.D.) Prereq., consent of instr. Offerings on request of graduate students by arrangement with appropriate faculty. Recent topics: tectonics and petrology; alkaline igneous rocks. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 582 - Tps Structure & Geophysics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–6 for M.S., R–12 for Ph.D.) Prereq., consent of instr. Offerings on request of graduate students by arrangement with appropriate faculty. Recent topics: structural analysis, Precambrian crustal evolution, field trips on Rocky Mountain structure. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 583 - Tps Strat, Sed & Paleo

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–6 for M.S., R–12 for Ph.D.) Prereq., consent of instr. Offerings on request of graduate students by arrangement with appropriate faculty. Recent topics: evolution of life; Proterozoic stratigraphy; reefs through time. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 585 - Tps Hydro Low-Temp Geochem

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–6 for M.S., R–12 for Ph.D.) Prereq., consent of instr. Offerings on request of graduate students by arrangement with appropriate faculty. Recent topics: field methods, well design, contaminant transport, geochemical modeling. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 590 - Supervised Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • GEO 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R–8) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 597 - Advanced Problems

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R–10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Investigations of geological problems exclusive of thesis or dissertation research. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 599 - Thesis Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–6) Offered every term. Prereq., thesis proposal approval. Directed research to serve as thesis for the master degree. Credit assigned upon submittal of final copy of approved and bound thesis. Level: Graduate

  • GEO 699 - Dissertation Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered every term. Prereq., dissertation proposal approval. Directed research to serve as dissertation for the Ph.D. degree. Credit assigned upon submittal of final copy of approved and bound dissertation. Level: Graduate

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  • HIST 141H - Black: Africa to Hip-Hop

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as AAS 141H. This course introduces students to the primary questions, themes, and approaches to African-American Studies. In addition to examining key historical periods such as Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights era, students will encounter Hip-Hop, African-American film, African-American religion, and contemporary identity politics. This course concludes by discussing the reasons for and new directions in African-American studies, including diaspora studies, Pan-Africanism, and post-colonial studies. Overall students will gain new insight into the social, cultural, political, and intellectual, experiences of a diverse people and into the history and contemporary experience of the United States.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • HIST 208H - Discovering Africa

    Credits: 3. Same as AAST 208H. Interdisciplinary study of the history of pre-colonial Africa, focusing on social, economic, political and cultural institutions and traditions including the wealth, diversity and complexity of ancient and classical African civilizations and cultures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • HIST 262 - Abolitionism

    Credits: 3. Same as AAST 262. Interdisciplinary, historical perspective on the early 19th century movement to abolish slavery and racial discrimination in the United States.

  • HIST 462 - Central Asia Seminar

    Credits: 3. Advanced analysis of the historical and contemporary issues involving the human communities, cultures, and economies in Central and Southwest Asia.

  • HIST 464 - Hist of Indian Affairs to 1776

    Credits: 3. Same as NASX 464. A study of American Indian relations with Europeans and the United States from first contact to 1776.

  • HIST 465 - Hist Amer Indian Affrs 19 Cent

    Credits: 3. Same as NASX 465. A study of tribal encounters and adjustments to the American nations in the nineteenth century.

  • HIST 466 - Hist of Indian Affrs from 1890

    Credits: 3. Same as NASX 466. A study of tribal encounters and adjustments to the American nation from 1890.

  • HIST 482 - Revolution & Reform in China

    Credits: 3. A history of the rise and fall of the Maoist regime and the complicated impact of the epochal post Mao reform movement.

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  • HSTA 101H - American History I

    Credits: 4. (AM) Offered autumn.  A comprehensive introductory history of Colonial, Revolutionary and 19th century America, to 1877. Lecture-discussion. Credit not allowed for both 101H and 103H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTA 102H - American History II

    Credits: 4. (AM) Offered spring. A comprehensive introductory history of the U.S. since 1877. Lecture-discussion. Credit not allowed for both HSTA 102H and 104H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTA 103H - Honors American History I

    Credits: 4. (AM) Offered autumn.  Enrollment by consent of instructor. A comprehensive introductory history of Colonial, Revolutionary, and 19th century America, to 1877. Lecture-honors discussion. Credit not allowed for both 103H and 101H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTA 104H - Honors American History II

    Credits: 4. (AM) Offered spring. Enrollment by consent of instructor. A comprehensive introductory history of the U. S. since 1877. Lecture-honors discussion. Credit not allowed for both HSTA 102H and 104H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTA 191 - Special Topics

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

  • HSTA 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

  • HSTA 255 - Montana History

    Credits: 3. (AM) Offered autumn.  An introductory and interpretive history from Lewis and Clark to 2000.

  • HSTA 262 - Abolitionism

    Credits: 3. (AM) Same as AAS 262. Interdisciplinary, historical perspective on early 19th century movement to abolish slavery and racial discrimination in the United States.

  • HSTA 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) (AM) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • HSTA 311 - Early America

    Credits: 3. (AM) Emphasis changes from year to year. Can touch upon the political economy of Puritanism, through gender and family to the preconditions for the American Revolution.

  • HSTA 315 - Early American Republic

    Credits: 3. (AM) Democracy, nationalism and sectionalism, the War of 1812, the second party system, social order and disorder, the capitalist revolution.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HSTA 316 - American Civil War Era

    Credits: 3. (AM) Civil War and Reconstruction; the triumph of the industrialist and capitalist ethic.

  • HSTA 320 - Birth of Modern US

    Credits: 3. (AM) The history of the U.S. from 1877 to 1920 is largely the story of Americans responding to profound social, cultural and economic change.  In an effort to bring order to their changing world, Americans created new institutions, retooled their ideologies, and improved the nation's infrastructure.  The order they created is, in modified form, still with us today.  Students will explore the myriad changes that transformed the United States during this period and study the social, political, and cultural struggles that shaped the emergence of Modern America.

  • HSTA 321 - America in Crisis

    Credits: 3. (AM) This era in U.S. history was marked by a series of crises: the contested transition to modernity during the 1920s, the Great Depression, and World War II and its aftermath. This course will explore how Americans responded to these crises, why they responded to them the way they did, and how their responses altered the society in which they lived.

  • HSTA 322 - U.S. History: WWII to Present

    Credits: 3. (AM) The Cold War and its consequences, the civil rights revolution, affluence and anxiety, counter-culture, political radicalism, feminism, the Nixon years, Watergate and after.

  • HSTA 323 - U.S. in the 1950s

    Credits: 3. (AM) Examines the political, social, cultural, intellectual developments of America in the 1950s.  Particular emphasis is placed on cultural history. 

  • HSTA 324 - U.S. in the 1960s

    Credits: 3. (AM) Examines the political, social, cultural, intellectual developments of America in the 1960s. Topics include the Great Society, political radicalism, the counter culture, black radicalism, and Vietnam. 

  • HSTA 333 - American Military History

    Credits: 3. (R-6) (AM) The French and Indian Wars to Vietnam and beyond; chronological and topical accounts.

  • HSTA 335 - Movie America

    Credits: 3. (AM) This course examines major topics and themes in United States history from the early twentieth century to the present using movies as primary sources.

  • HSTA 342H - Afr Amer Hist to 1865

    Credits: 3. (AM) Offered intermittently. Same as AAS 342H. Survey of the African American experience from the African background to the end of the Civil War.  Focus on Black American quest for the American Dream, and how Blacks attempted to deal with the challenges of enslavement and racism.
    Course Attributes:
    • Historical & Cultural Course

  • HSTA 343H - Afr Amer Hist Since 1865

    Credits: 3. (AM) Same as AAS 343H.  Study of the African American experience since the Civil War. Change and continuity in the African American experience, the fight against Jim Crow, the struggle for civil rights, and post-civil rights economic, political, social and cultural developments and challenges.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • HSTA 344 - Afro-American Struggle for Equ

    Credits: 3. (AM) A survey of the various efforts by African Americans to achieve racial equality in the United States from the late 19th century through the 1960s.

  • HSTA 347 - Voodoo,Muslim,Church:Black Rel

    Credits: 3. (AM) The African American religious experience encompasses Islam, Christianity, Santeria, voodoo, and many others. In this course, students will examine the history of religious expression within the African-American community from the colonial era through the twentieth century. Central to the course question, "How did religion shape the experience of the African-American community?" Students will also examine the ways in which religious practice influenced social, political, and cultural changes in American history.  Same as AAS 347.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HSTA 361 - The American South

    Credits: 3. (AM) Social history of the American South with particular attention to race, class, and gender.

  • HSTA 370H - Wmn Amer Colonial to Civil War

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Interpretive overview of major themes and events in U.S. womens history to 1865. Same as WGS 370H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • HSTA 371H - Wmn Amer Civil War to Present

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Interpretive overview of major themes and events in U.S. women’s history from 1865 to the present. Same as WGS 371.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • HSTA 372 - The American Revolution

    Credits: 3. (AM) Delving into the history of the early modern Atlantic world, this course examines the transnational ramifications of the American Revolution. Specifically, it examines the Revolution’s economic and ideological origins, European involvement in the Revolutionary War, as well as the Revolution’s impact on African American slavery and the slave trade. We will also consider its implications for Haitian and Latin American independence. And finally, we will discuss the creation of the U.S. Constitution, America’s struggle for political sovereignty, and the Revolution’s impact on Native Americans, women and families, and conceptions of American identity during the Early National period.

  • HSTA 377 - Alcohol in American History

    Credits: 3. (AM) This course explores the controversial history of alcohol in American history beginning in the colonial period and ending in the recent past. It blends varied historical approaches, including political, legal, business, social, and cultural history, to interrogate the manifold ways that alcohol has shaped the American nation and the everyday lives of its citizens.

  • HSTA 380 - AmericanConstitutional History

    Credits: 3. (AM) An examination of major issues in the American constitutional past. Topics include the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the problem of ?original intent,? courts and judicial review, slavery and anti-slavery, the bill o frights, industrial capitalism and the welfare state, and majority rule and minority rights in American democracy.

  • HSTA 382H - History of American Law

    Credits: 3. (AM) Issues in the social history of law from the colonial period to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Historical & Cultural Course

  • HSTA 385 - Families & Children in America

    Credits: 3. (AM) Historical overview of families and children in the United States from the colonial era to the present. Topics include changing patterns of family life, the evolution of attitudes toward children and youth, the relationship between the American family and the nation-state, and debates over "family values" from the nation's founding to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HSTA 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • HSTA 415 - The Black Radical Tradition

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as HSTA 415. Prereq., HSTR 200 and only open to majors and minors in history or consent of instructor. From slave revolts through to the Move rebellion in Philadelphia, this course examines how the African-American community has engaged in radical efforts to change the status quo in the name of seeking justice.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTA 417 - Prayer & Civil Rights

    Credits: 3. (AM) Same as HSTA 417. HSTR 200 and only open to majors and minors in history or consent of instructor. This course explores the meaning of public prayer in the Civil Rights Movement. Built around the question, "Does religion help or hinder the pursuit of social change?" this class combines historical and religious studies inquiry to trace changes in civil rights activists' efforts to make use of religion. By focusing on a particular religious practice - in this case prayer - in a specific, but limited period of time, this course challenges students to consider how meaning is formed through historical action and study the social significance of religious practice. This formed through historical action and study the social significance of religious practice. This course complicates prevailing ideas about the normalcy of African-American religious practitioners' prayer, invites students to examine their assumptions about the nature of prayer, and traces how religion spilled out of sanctuaries into the streets during the civil rights era.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTA 422 - U.S. After WWII: Research Sem

    Credits: 3. (AM) Prereq. HSTR 200. Enrollment for history majors and minors , graduate students in history, or by consent of the instructor. This course offers students an opportunity to do original research and produce an article-length research paper on a topic in post-war American history. It meets the department’s requirement of an upper-level research seminar as well as the upper-division writing expectation in the major.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTA 461 - Research in Montana History

    Credits: 3. (AM) Prereq. HSTR 200. Enrollment for history majors and minors, graduate students in history, or by consent of the instructor. This course is a research and writing seminar in Montana history. Students will learn advanced research methodology in history and will be exposed to a variety of databases and source collections in Montana history that are available locally and online. Students will research and write a primary-source based paper on a topic in Montana history. This course fulfills the upper-division writing requirement for the history department and the university.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTA 471 - Writing Women's Lives

    Credits: 3. (AM) Prereq. HSTR 200. Enrollment for history majors and minors, graduate students in history, or by consent of the instructor. Consent of instructor required. Upper-division writing-intensive seminar in women’s history. Students will write an original research paper based on primary source materials.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTA 491 - Special topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • HSTA 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Consent of instructor.

  • HSTA 501 - Readings in Early Am Hist

    Credits: 3. Graduate readings course in U.S. history covering the period from pre-contact to 1877. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 502 - Readings in Modern Am Hist

    Credits: 3. Graduate readings course in U.S. history covering the period from 1877 to the present. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 550 - Early America

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 551 - The Early American Republic

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 553 - Modern America

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 564 - US Environmental History

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 566 - The American West

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 567 - Research in History

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 570 - U.S. Women's History

    Credits: 3. Intensive readings. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Prereq., 27 credits in history. Directed research. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 0 TO 9. (R-9) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 0 TO 12. (R-12) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 597 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Prereq., consent of department and Internship Services office. Practical application of classroom learning in off-campus placements. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • HSTA 699 - Thesis/Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

History: World

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  • HSTR 101H - Western Civilization I

    Credits: 4. (EU) Offered autumn.  A comprehensive, introductory history of western civilization from classical antiquity to 1648. Lecture-discussion. Credit not allowed for both 101H and 103H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTR 102H - Western Civilization II

    Credits: 4. (EU) Offered spring. A comprehensive, introductory history of western civilization from 1648 to the present. Lecture-discussion. Credit not allowed for both HSTR 102H and 104H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTR 103H - Honors Western Civilization I

    Credits: 4. (EU) Offered autumn.  Limited enrollment by consent of instr. only. A comprehensive, introductory history of western civilization from classical antiquity to 1648. Lecture-honors discussion. Credit not allowed for both 103H and 101H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTR 104H - Honors Western Civilization II

    Credits: 4. (EU) Offered spring. Limited enrollment by consent of instructor only. A comprehensive introductory history of western civilization from 1648 to the present. Lecture-honors discussion. Credit not allowed for both HSTR 102H and 104H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • HSTR 146H - The Silk Road

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Introduction to the study of the human communities, cultures, and economies in Central and Southwest Asia along the ancient four thousand mile-long Silk Road.
    Course Attributes:
    • Historical & Cultural Course
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • HSTR 191 - Special Topics

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

  • HSTR 198 - Cooperative Educ/Internship I,

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • HSTR 200 - Intro: Historical Methods

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Enrollment limited to history majors or by consent of the instructor. This course introduces students to the practice of history and prepares them for upper-division courses in the field. Students will learn to critically read secondary sources, research in primary sources, analyze documents, and write clear and convincing historical essays. This course is required for recently declared history majors and minors. Students should take it before taking upper-division history courses.

  • HSTR 230H - Colonial Latin America

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Offered autumn. Latin America from conquest by Spain and Portugal to wars for independence. Focus on social relations, imperial and local politics, hegemony, resistance, and change.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • HSTR 231H - Modern Latin America

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Offered spring. Latin America from wars of independence to the present. Focus on social relations, development models, politics, and popular movements.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • HSTR 240 - East Asian Civilizations

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) An interdisciplinary, pluralist, and exploratory introduction to civilizations of East Asia. Primary focus on China, Japan, and Korea, the relations among them and their patterns of interaction with the outside world in pre-modern and modern periods.

  • HSTR 241H - Central Asian Cult & Civ

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Same as ANTY 241H. Introduction to Central Asia's history, culture and ways of thinking. Focus on the political and social organization of Central Asia and cultural changes as expressed in art and interactions with China, India and the Middle East.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • HSTR 262H - Islamic Civil: Classical Age

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) A concise history of the Islamic world from the 6th century to the fall of the Abbasid Empire in the 13th century, focusing primarily on the teachings of Islam and the causes for the rapid expansion of the Islamic empire.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • HSTR 272E - Terrorism:Viol Mod Wrld

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) The rise and spread of terrorism in the modern world, from the French Revolution to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • HSTR 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • HSTR 300 - Writing For History

    Credits: 3. Students will learn the fundamentals of writing history through study of a topic that will change according to the expertise of the instructor of record. Through a multi-drafting writing process students will hone their research skills, learn how to craft interpretive theses, develop outlines, and gain experience in drafting and re-drafting their written work. Students will also learn how to compose strong prose, organize historical arguments, and manage the mechanics of proper citation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HSTR 301X - Ancient Greek Social History

    Credits: 3. (EU) Offered intermittently. Various aspects of personal, social, and political life of classical times in Greece. Primary readings in various ancient authors supplemented by some audio-visual or other informational presentations.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • HSTR 302H - Ancient Greece

    Credits: 3. (EU) Greek history from the earliest times through the Macedonian ascendancy, based on the writings of the Greek historians.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • HSTR 304H - Ancient Rome

    Credits: 3. (EU) Offered intermittently. Roman history from the time of the Kings through the early Empire. Based on the writings of the Roman historians.
    Course Attributes:
    • Historical & Cultural Course

  • HSTR 312 - Age of Absolut 1648-1789

    Credits: 3. (EU) The political, economic, intellectual, and social development of Europe 1648-1789.

  • HSTR 320 - Europ Social & Intellect Hist

    Credits: 3. (EU) The influence of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical Ages, and the Enlightenment on early modern history.

  • HSTR 323 - Europ Social & Intellect Hist

    Credits: 3. (EU) Romanticism, Realism, and the Avant-Garde against the historical background of the Industrial Revolution and urbanization.

  • HSTR 325 - Europ Social & Intellect Hist

    Credits: 3. (EU) The triumph of the Avant-Garde and the decline of traditional culture: 1914-1945.

  • HSTR 326 - Contemporary Europe

    Credits: 3. (EU) European politics, culture, and society since 1945.

  • HSTR 334 - Latin Am: Reform & Revolution

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Different ideologies and projects in Latin America aimed at gradual or radical transformation of political systems and/or socio-economic relations. From the Haitian Revolution to the Bolivarian vision of Hugo Chavez.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HSTR 335 - Lat Am Workers & Labor

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Study of the experiences and agency of diverse working people in Latin America. Influence of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and generation on working class identity and movements. Labor organizations and politics in historic context.

  • HSTR 345H - Modern China

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Offered autumn. China since 180, emphasizing internal weaknesses of the Manchu dynasty, confrontation with the west, and the emergence of Nationalist and Communist regimes.
    Course Attributes:
    • Historical & Cultural Course

  • HSTR 348 - Britain 1485-1688

    Credits: 3. (EU) Social, political, religious, and intellectual history of the British peoples during the tumultuous period of reformation, exploration, constitutional crisis, and civil war.

  • HSTR 349 - Britain from Rev - Reform 1688

    Credits: 3. (EU) The social, political, cultural, and intellectual consequences of British expansion, financial and industrial revolutions, and revolutionary movements.

  • HSTR 350 - Modern Britain

    Credits: 3. (EU) Social, political, intellectual and cultural history of the United Kingdom from an age of industry, empire, and political reform to one of economic decline and international retreat.

  • HSTR 352 - France Revol 1789-1848

    Credits: 3. (EU) Political, economic, and social upheaval and development.

  • HSTR 353 - Modern France

    Credits: 3. (EU) Political, economic and social development.

  • HSTR 354 - Italy: 1300-1800

    Credits: 3. (EU) The emergence of the Italian states with an emphasis on cultural achievements in the late Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical periods.

  • HSTR 355 - Italy: 1800-Present

    Credits: 3. (EU) The emergence of a united Italy, the triumph of fascism and contemporary Italian society.

  • HSTR 357 - Russia to 1881

    Credits: 3. (EU) Emphasis on the autocratic political tradition, Westernization, and territorial expansion.

  • HSTR 358 - Russia Since 1881

    Credits: 3. (EU) Emphasis on modernization and the revolutionary movement; the Bolshevik Revolution and Stalinist era; the decline of Soviet system.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HSTR 361 - Germ:Augsburg-Bismarck

    Credits: 3. (EU) Political, economic and social development of the states of the Holy Roman Empire from 1555-1866.

  • HSTR 363 - Eastern Europe

    Credits: 3. (EU) Main currents in the history of Eastern Europe from earliest times to the present. Focus on the lands of Poland, Bohemia, Hungary, and the Balkan region.

  • HSTR 364 - Environmental History

    Credits: 3. (AM) Prereq., lower-division course in Perspective 5 or consent of instr. A history of the human-nature interaction in the United States.

  • HSTR 367 - 19th Cent Amer West

    Credits: 3. (AM) Euro-American movement and conflict in the nineteenth century trans-Mississippi west.

  • HSTR 368 - Iran Between Two Revolutions

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) The several intellectual traditions and philosophies some ephemeral and visionary, most eclectic and confused, and virtually all conflicting that are usually believed to underlie the varying concept of Iranian and Arab nationalism in the 20th century.

  • HSTR 369 - 20th Cent Amer West

    Credits: 3. (AM) The contemporary trans-Mississippi West.

  • HSTR 374 - War, Peace, & Society

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) A thematic and interdisciplinary approach to warfare and peace, sociopolitical structures and military organization, power among states, technological change, the role of the individual in organized violence, and moral views of war and peace.

  • HSTR 377 - European Internal Relat

    Credits: 3. (EU) The nature, evolution, and functions of the European diplomatic system from the Ancient World to 1870.

  • HSTR 386 - Nationalism Modern Middle East

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) The socioeconomic, political, and cultural causes which resulted in the transformation of the Iranian society from a traditional Islamic entity to a modern secular state and the factors which led to the downfall of the secular state and the establishment of an Islamic republic.

  • HSTR 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • HSTR 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12)

  • HSTR 394 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • HSTR 396 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • HSTR 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • HSTR 400 - Historical Research Seminar

    Credits: 3. Prereq., HSTR 200. Enrollment for history majors and minors, graduate students in history, or by consent of the instructor. Topics vary according to the instructor. The goal of this course is for students to propose and execute a substantial research project. Upper division writing course for the history major.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTR 401 - The Great Historians

    Credits: 3. (EU) The history and philosophy of history.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • HSTR 418 - Britain 1500 - 1800

    Credits: 3. (EU) Prereq., HSTR 200. Recommended HSTR 348 or 349. Enrollment for history majors and minors, graduate students in history, or by consent of the instructor. Students will discuss specific issues in the historiography of the early modern period in British history (c1500-1800) and produce research papers grounded in primary sources.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTR 435 - Lat Am Human Rgts & Memory

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) The legacy of state violence and ongoing struggles for truth and justice in select Latin American case studies. Different uses of memory and narration in bearing witness to social and political conflict and human rights violations. 

  • HSTR 437 - US-Latin America Relations

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Prereq., HSTR 200. Enrollment for history majors and minors, graduate students in history, or by consent of the instructor. Research and writing seminar on U.S.-Latin American relations from the late 18th century through the 20th century.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • HSTR 441 - Islam and the West

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Advanced analysis of the historical and contemporary issues involving the human communities, cultures, and economies in Central and Southwest Asia.

  • HSTR 442 - Cities/Landscps Central Asia

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Same as ANTY 442. Analysis of the main centers of civilization and culture, rich sites and monuments of Central Asia and Southwest Asia since ancient times.

  • HSTR 448 - Tradition & Reform in China

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Prereq., junior standing or consent of instructor. A history of key reform movements from the mid-19th century (when China was rocked by rebellion and the entry of the West) to the Maoist period.

  • HSTR 459 - Artistic Trad Cent & SW Asia

    Credits: 3. (WRLD) Analysis of the study of human artistic creativity and scientific innovations of various cultures in Central and Southwest Asia since ancient times.

  • HSTR 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • HSTR 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Prereq., consent of instr.

  • HSTR 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • HSTR 495 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • HSTR 500 - Tchg Discussion Sections

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Supervised teaching and reading keyed to survey courses in American history and western civilization. Level: Graduate

  • HSTR 516 - Modern Europe

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Intensive reading in 19th and 20th century European history. Level: Graduate

  • HSTR 540 - Europ Cultural & Intellect

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading. Level: Graduate

  • HSTR 585 - Latin America

    Credits: 3. Intensive reading in Colonial and Modern Latin American history. Level: Graduate

  • HSTR 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Prereq., 27 credits in history. Directed research. Level: Graduate

  • HSTR 595 - Special Topics

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

  • HSTR 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • HSTR 597 - Research in History

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • HSTR 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Prereq., consent of department and Internship Services office. Practical application of classroom learning in off-campus placements. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • HSTR 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • HSTR 699 - Thesis/Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Liberal Studies

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  • LS 202X - Introduction to India

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Same as SSEA 202X This course introduces students to the history, economy, political and legal system, society, culture, religions, and literary and artistic traditions of India, the world's largest secular democracy and the birthplace of four major world religions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • LS 234X - Hindu Religious Traditions

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Same as AS and LS 365. Critical exploration of selected aspects of Hindu thought, narrative and practice, both in contemporary and historical perspective. Focus primarily on India, but with consideration of Hinduism's transformation and impact beyond South Asia.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • LS 311 - Chinese Folktales

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as MCLG 380. The study of the aspirations, desires, loves, fears, moral and aesthetic values of the Chinese people as expressed in their folk literature.

Liberal Studies & Humanities

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  • LSH 102H - Intro to South & S East Asia

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as ANTY 102H/SSEA 102H. An introduction to South and Southeast Asian regions, cultures, societies, and histories, with particular emphasis on artistic, religious and literary traditions from prehistory to the present. An overview approach with different materials and emphases.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • LSH 151L - Humanities:Greeks,Bible,Roman

    Credits: 0 TO 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., eligibility for WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) based on writing placement examination. General survey of the field of Humanities in Western civilization, comparing and contrasting the Greco–Roman with the Jewish and Christian traditions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LSH 152L - Humanities: Medieval to Modern

    Credits: 0 TO 4. Offered spring. Prereq., eligibility for WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) based on writing placement examination. General survey of the field of Humanities in Western civilization, in the modern period.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • LSH 161H - Asian Humanities

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Coreq., LS 151L or consent of instr. Selective survey of classical South and East Asian perspectives on the humanities. Hinduism, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are the primary traditions considered.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • LSH 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.

  • LSH 291 - 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.

  • LSH 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LSH 294 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • LSH 326 - Stories East and West

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A course in Comparative Literature, examining similar genres (creation stories, fables, novels, short stories) in literature from Europe, America and India.

  • LSH 327L - Gender & Sexuality in Eng Fict

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Major 20th century novels and short stories written in English by both men and women in different parts of the world, and how these texts explore changing concepts of gender and sexuality. Topics include heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, transformations, chastity, adultery, ageing, violence, growing up, adolescence and varying definitions of love.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • LSH 328 - Love in Bombay Cinema

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Examines the representation of romantic love in Bombay cinema, in the context of the representation of many types of love, familial, friendly and devotional.

  • LSH 329 - Fathers & Daughters in Lit

    Credits: 3. Prereq., WRIT 101. Examines how relationships between fathers and daughters have been represented, celebrated and critiqued in literature in the Western world, from antiquity to the present. Includes discussion of changing patriarchal formations, symbolic and adoptive fatherhood, incestuous rape, homosexuality and role reversals. Texts include Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, romantic poetry, novel, and graphic novel. Both male and female authors.

  • LSH 342 - Topics Comparative Lit & Rel

    Credits: 3. Offered every second semester. Same as SSEA 342. These courses compare major traditions, texts and trends in two or more world civilizations or cultures. Works of literature and/or philosophy are examined in their historical contexts, and in relation to each other.

  • LSH 351L - Exploring the Humanities

    Credits: 3. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Intensive study of a specific historical period in Western humanities through its seminal literature, with an emphasis on intellectual and ethical paradigms.
    Course Attributes:
    • Literary & Artistic Stds Crse

  • LSH 368 - Shakespeare: Comedy & Tragedy

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly.  An investigation of the differences, but also affinities, between the two fundamental Shakespearean genres.

  • LSH 389E - Placebos: The Power of Words

    Credits: 3. Situated at the crossroads of medicine and the humanities, this course looks into the changing reputation of the placebo effect, with special attention to the power of words to induce therapeutic—or counter-therapeutic—effects.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • LSH 390 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • LSH 391 - 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.

  • LSH 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LSH 398 - Coop Education/Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of director.  Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • LSH 415 - Same Sex Unions Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Examines the literary representation of same-sex unions in European and Indian literary traditions.

  • LSH 416 - The Bhagavad Gita

    Credits: 3. Offered every year or alternate year. Close reading of the Hindi Scripture, Bhagavad Gita in translation, examining its literary, philosophical, ethical and religious dimensions, its influence on Western and Indian literatures, and the way Indian and Western commentators have interpreted and used it.

  • LSH 484 - Novel Ancient and Modern

    Credits: 3. Offered yearly. Two antithetical models for the construction of a novel.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • LSH 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the background and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • LSH 491 - 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.

  • LSH 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LSH 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 3. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Concentrated studies in specific genres and periods.

  • LSH 498 - Coop Education/Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of director.  Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Religious Studies

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  • RLST 104 - Introduction to the Bible

    Credits: 3. This course offers an introduction to the modern study of the Bible, including both the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the New Testament. It assumes no prior knowledge of religion, the Bible, Judaism or Christianity. The goal of the course is to understand the Bible’s literary structures and themes and its ancient historical contexts. It will approach the Bible from comparative, historical, literary, anthropological and archeological perspectives to illuminate the world of its authors.

  • RLST 191 - Special Topics

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

  • RLST 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • RLST 204H - Intro to the Hebrew Bible

    Credits: 3. An introduction to the history, religion, and literature of ancient Israel and to modern methods in Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) studies. Includes an introduction to the history and religions of ancient West Asia.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • RLST 205 - Introduction to New Testament

    Credits: 3. An introduction to the history, religion, and literature of earliest Christianity and to modern methods in New Testament studies. Includes an introduction to the history and religions of the ancient Mediteranean.

  • RLST 221 - Judaism

    Credits: 3. An introduction to Judaism as a religion and to the history of Jewish peoples (in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas) from antiquity to modernity.

  • RLST 225 - Christianity

    Credits: 3. Introduction to the historical development of Christian thought and practice in the cultures of late antiquity and the medieval and modern periods.

  • RLST 232H - Buddhism

    Credits: 3. A historical introduction to the development of Buddhist thought and practice in the cultures of Asia and the West.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • RLST 234X - Hindu Religious Traditions

    Credits: 3. Same as SSEA and LS 365. Critical exploration of selected aspects of Hindu thought, narrative and practice, both in contemporary and historical perspective. Focus primarily on India, but with consideration of Hinduism's transformation and impact beyond South Asia.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • RLST 236 - Chinese Religions

    Credits: 3. An exploration of the development of thought and practice in and the interactions between the major religious movements of Chinese religion: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk religion/animism.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • RLST 281E - Comparative Ethics

    Credits: 3. An examination of central theological teachings and modes of ethical reasoning of major religious traditions with models from the East and West.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • RLST 291 - Special Topics

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

  • RLST 300 - Theory & Method Study of Relig

    Credits: 3. A survey of modern theories and methods in the study of religion. Overview of sociological, anthropological, psychological, phenomenological, comparative, cognitive, and other approaches to the question, What is religion?

  • RLST 310 - Topics in Biblical Studies

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Selected topics in modern Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and New Testament studies. Focus on history, literature, and religions of ancient West Asia, the Mediterranean and North Africa. Topics vary from year to year and include: Israelite religion; prophets and prophecy; biblical history and historiography; ancient Gospels; the letters and communities of Paul; early biblical interpretation; archaeology and iconography of ancient religions; religion and politics in the Bible.

  • RLST 320 - Anct Judaism & Early Christnty

    Credits: 3. (R6) Survey of the history and literature of ancient Judaism and early Christianity. Topics include: the emergence of Judaism and Christianity in the Persian, Greek, and Roman empires; religions of ancient West Asia and the Mediterranean; stories of Jewish and Christian origins; the historical Jesus; the early rabbinic movement; the Dead Sea Scrolls; Paul between Judaism and Christianity.  

  • RLST 335 - Western Religious Thought I

    Credits: 3. Selected studies in the intellectual history of western religions, alternating between studies of periods and seminal thinkers. Emphasis will be on the ancient and medieval periods.

  • RLST 336 - Western Religious Thought II

    Credits: 3. Selected studies in the intellectual history of western religions, alternating between studies of periods and seminal thinkers. Emphasis will be on the late medieval and early modern periods.

  • RLST 353 - Topics in South Asia Religions

    Credits: 3. (R-6) This course will examine select topics of central importance with respect to the history of interaction between the major religions (Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism) of South Asia.

  • RLST 354 - Topics in East Asia Religions

    Credits: 3. (R-6) This course will examine select topics of central importance with respect to the history of interaction between the major religions (Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk animism and shamanism) of East Asia.

  • RLST 366 - Tibetan Civilization

    Credits: 3. An exploration of the history and culture of a unique civilization that has influenced greatly the cultures of Himalayan, East, and South Asia. Special attention will be given to Tibetan religions, but these will be explored within the context of the society's political, social, economic, and other cultural developments.

  • RLST 368 - Contemporary Buddhism S/SEAsia

    Credits: 3. As with other major religions, modernity and globalization have presented profound challenges to Buddhist traditions.  In this course we will explore various contemporary issues that have affected Theravada Buddhist societies--colonial and post-colonial revivalism, religious nationalism, women's rights and social reform--as case studies in some of the major ways in which religions have confronted modernity.

  • RLST 369 - Contemplative Tradtions Asia

    Credits: 3. An exploration of the rich and diverse approaches to mental transformation and cultivation of gnosis as developed by several of Asia's major religious traditions, such as Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism.

  • RLST 370 - Mysticism

    Credits: 3. (R-6) An inquiry into the literature and interpretation of mysticism in the major religious traditions. Each offering will focus on a specific tradition or period.

  • RLST 376 - Contemporary Religious Thought

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Study of selected major critical and constructive proposals in modern religious thought in various traditions.

  • RLST 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • RLST 392 - Independent Study

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

  • RLST 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • RLST 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Prereq., consent of instr. Work on selected problems by individual students under direct faculty supervision.

Mathematics

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  • M 104 - Numbers as News

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq. M 090 with a grade of B- or better, or M 095, or ALEKS placement >= 3, or ACT score of 22, or SAT score of 520. An exploration of mathematics and statistics as used in the popular media. For students in the School of Journalism only.

  • M 105 - Contemporary Mathematics

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq. M 090 with a grade of B- or better, or M 095, or ALEKS placement >= 3, or ACT score of 22, or SAT score of 520. An introduction to mathematical ideas and their impact on society. Intended for students wishing to satisfy the general education mathematics requirement.

  • M 115 - Probability and Linear Math

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq. M 090 with a grade of B- or better, or M 095, or ALEKS placement >= 3, or ACT score of 22, or SAT score of 520. Systems of linear equations and matrix algebra. Introduction to probability with emphasis on models and probabilistic reasoning. Examples of applications of the material in many fields.

  • M 118 - Math for Music Enthusiasts

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and/or spring. Prereq. M 090 with a grade of B- or better, or M 095, or ALEKS placement >= 3, or ACT score of 22, or SAT score of 520; and elementary music background. An introduction to the interplay between mathematics and music. Course intended for Music majors/minors, and others with musical backgrounds/interests, who wish to satisfy the general education mathematics requirement.

  • M 121 - College Algebra

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 095 or ALEKS placement >= 4. Intended to strengthen algebra skills. The study of functions and their inverses; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Credit not allowed for both M 121, and M 151.

  • M 122 - College Trigonometry

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 121 or ALEKS placement >= 4. Preparation for calculus based on college algebra. Review of functions and their inverses. Trigonometric functions and identities, polar coordinates and an optional topic such as complex numbers, vectors or parametric equations. Credit not allowed for both M 122 and M 151.

  • M 132 - Numbers and Operations for Elementary School Teachers

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 095 or M 115, or ALEKS placement >= 4. The study of number and operations for prospective elementary and middle school teachers, including whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percent, integers, operations, numeration systems, and problem solving.

  • M 133 - Geometry and Measurement for Elementary School Teachers

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 132. The study of geometry and geometric measurement for prospective elementary and middle school teachers, including synthetic, transformational, and coordinate geometry, constructions, congruence and similarity, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional measurement, and problem solving.

  • M 151 - Precalculus

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ALEKS placement >= 4. A one semester preparation for calculus (as an alternative to M 121-122. Functions of one real variable are introduced in general and then applied to the usual elementary functions, namely polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and miscellaneous others. Inverse functions, polar coordinates and trigonometric identities are included. Credit not allowed for both M 151 and M 121 or 122.

  • M 162 - Applied Calculus

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ALEKS placement >= 5 or one of M 121, 122 or 151. Introductory course surveying the principal ideas of differential and integral calculus with emphasis on applications and computer software. Mathematical modeling in discrete and continuous settings. Intended primarily for students who do not plan to take higher calculus.

  • M 171 - Calculus I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 122 or 151 or ALEKS placement >= 5.  Differential calculus, including limits, continuous functions, Intermediate Value Theorem, tangents, linear approximation, inverse functions, implicit differentiation, extreme values and the Mean Value Theorem.  Integral Calculus including antiderivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

  • M 172 - Calculus II

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 171 or 181. Techniques of Integration. Area computations. Improper integrals. Infinite series and various convergence tests. Power series. Taylor's Formula. Polar coordinates. Parametric curves.

  • M 181 - Honors Calculus I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Coreq., Honors Calculus Seminar, a section of M 294.  Honors version of M 171.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course

  • M 182 - Honors Calculus II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring.  Prereq., M 181 or consent of instr.  Coreq., Honors Calculus Seminar, a section of M 294.  Honors version of M 172.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course

  • M 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • M 192 - Independent Study

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

  • M 210 - Intro to Mathematical Software

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., one of M 162, 171, or 181, or consent of instr. Software packages useful for doing and writing mathematics. Introduction to a computer algebra system (such as Maple or Mathematica), a numerical package (such as MATLAB or R), and elementary programming. Writing and communicating mathematics using the mathematical typesetting system LaTeX.

  • M 221 - Introduction to Linear Algebra

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 172 or 182. Vectors in the plane and space, systems of linear equations and Gauss–Jordan elimination, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, vector spaces, linear transformations. Calculators and/or computers used where appropriate.

  • M 225 - Intro to Discrete Mathematics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., one of M 162, 171, or 181 or consent of instr. Mathematical concepts used in computer science with an emphasis on mathematical reasoning and proof techniques. Elementary logic, sets, functions and relations, combinatorics, mathematical induction, recursion and algorithms. Mathematics majors should take M 307 instead of 225.

  • M 234 - Higher Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 132. The study of algebra, number theory, probability and statistics for prospective elementary and middle school teachers, including proportional reasoning, functions, elementary number theory, statistical modeling and inference, and elementary probability theory.

  • M 263 - Applied Differential Equations

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., one of M 162, 171 or 181 and knowledge of basic trigonometry. Solution of ordinary differential equations and systems with emphasis on applications, numerical methods and computer software.

  • M 273 - Multivariable Calculus

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 172 or 182. Calculus of functions of several variables; differentiation and elementary integration. Vectors in the plane and space.

  • M 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • M 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Guidance of an individual student in doing independent study on material not offered in a regular course.

  • M 294 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.

  • M 300 - Undergraduate Mathematics Sem

    Credits: 1. (R–6) Offered every semester. Prereq., M 171 or 181. Discussion seminar focused on topics and issues of interest to students in the mathematical sciences.

  • M 301 - Math Technology for Teachers

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 221. Discrete and continuous mathematical models from a variety of disciplines using appropriate technology.

  • M 307 - Intro to Abstract Mathematics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 172 or 182. Designed to prepare students for upper–division proof–based mathematics courses. Topics include proof techniques, logic, sets, relations, functions and axiomatic methods. Students planning to take both M 221 and 307 are encouraged to take M 221 first.

  • M 311 - Ordinary Diff Equations/System

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 273. Ordinary differential equations. Systems of linear differential equations from a matrix viewpoint.  Series solutions. Existence and uniqueness for initial value problems.  Numerical methods. Stability and selected topics. M 317 computer lab recommended.

  • M 317 - ODE Computer Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Coreq., M 311 or consent of instr.  Intended primarily for student in M 311.

  • M 325 - Discrete Mathematics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M 171 and 225 or 307. Continuation of 225 and topics from graph theory, Boolean algebras, automata theory, coding theory, computability and formal languages.

  • M 326 - Number Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M 225 or 307. Congruences, Diophantine equations, properties of primes, quadratic residues, continued fractions, algebraic numbers.

  • M 361 - Discrete Optimization

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., one of M 162, 172 or 182 (221 or 225 recommended). Intended for non–mathematics majors as well as mathematics majors. Introduction to discrete optimization and modeling techniques with applications. Topics from combinatorics and graph theory, including enumeration, graph algorithms, matching problems and networks.

  • M 362 - Linear Optimization

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., one of M 162, 172 or 182 (221 recommended). Coreq., M 363 recommended. Intended for non–mathematics majors as well as majors. Introduction to linear programming and modeling techniques with applications. Topics include the simplex method, duality, sensitivity analysis and network models.

  • M 363 - Linear Optimization Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Coreq., M 362.  Introduction to linear optimization software.

  • M 381 - Advanced Calculus I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn .  Prereq., M 307.  Rigorous development of single-variable calculus with formal proof.  Functions, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration.

  • M 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • M 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Guidance of an individual student in doing independent study on material not offered in a regular course.

  • M 394 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.

  • M 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • M 412 - Partial Differential Equations

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M 311. Fourier series, Sturm–Liouville and boundary value problems. Partial differential equations: Cauchy problems and the method of characteristics, separation of variables and Laplace transform methods. Numerical methods and selected topics. M 418 computer lab recommended. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 414 - Deterministic Models

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M 263 or 311 or consent of instr. Linear and nonlinear difference and differential equations: stability, phase–plane analysis, oscillatory behavior, limit cycles, and chaos. Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. Emphasis on models in biology. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 418 - PDE Computer Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Coreq., M 412 or consent of instr. Intended primarily for students in M 412. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 429 - History of Mathematics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M307. Historical study of the development of mathematics from the Egyptian and Babylonian eras to the 20th century. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • M 431 - Abstract Algebra I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 221 and 307 or consent of instr. An introduction to modern ideas of algebra through the study of groups, rings, and fields. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 432 - Abstract Algebra II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., M 431. Continues the investigation of groups, rings, and fields begun in M 431. Further topics include vector spaces and field extensions. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 439 - Euclidean & Non-Euclidean Geo

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 307. Euclidean geometry from a rigorous, axiomatic viewpoint and Non–Euclidean geometries chosen from Lobachevskian, projective, finite and Riemannian. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 440 - Numerical Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered intermittently. Prereq., 311, one computer language. Error analysis; approximation and interpolation, numerical solution of linear and non-linear equations, numerical integration of ordinary and partial differential equations. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 445 - Stat/Math/Comp Modeling

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. An interdisciplinary course on the integration of statistical and dynamical models with applications to biological problems. Linear and nonlinear models, estimation, systems of ordinary differential equations, numerical integration, bootstrapping, MCMC methods. Intended both for students in mathematics and the natural sciences. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 461 - Practical Big Data Analytics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., STAT 341, and one of M 221 or M 273, or consent of instructor. This is a methods course supporting the Big Data Certificate Program. The course provides the students with the essential tools for the analysis of big data. The content consists of map reduce and canonical information methods for analyzing massively large data sets, windowing methods for the analysis of streaming data, an introduction to predictive analytics, and an introduction to data visualization methods. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 462 - Theoretical Basics of Big Data Analytics and Real Time Computation Algorithms

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M 221 and two other Mathematics / Statistics classes at the 200-level or above, or consent of instr. The main goal of this course is to provide students with a unique opportunity to acquire conceptual knowledge and theoretical background behind mathematical tools applicable to Big Data Analytics and Real Time Computations. Specific challenges of Big Data Analytics, e.g., problems of extracting, unifying, updating, and merging information, and processing of highly parallel and distributed data, will be reviewed. The tools for Big Data Analytics, such as regression analysis, linear estimation, calibration problems, real time processing of incoming (potentially infinite) data, will be studied in more detail. It will be shown how these approaches can be transformed to conform to the Big Data demands. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 467 - Big Data Analytic Projects

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., two courses chosen from STAT 341, M 221 and M 273, and one of M 461 or M 462, or consent of instructor. This course is a practicum course aimed at developing skills needed to solve big data problems facing industry and academics. Problems are brought to the class by local technology-oriented businesses and university researchers. Lecture topics include project management, interacting with clients, and written and oral presentation of results. Additional lecture topics will be selected to address the specific problems brought to the class and may cover data reduction methods, algorithm design and predictive analytics. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 472 - Intro to Complex Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., M 273, M 307. Analytic functions, complex integration, singularities and application to contour integration, harmonic functions, spaces of analytic functions. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 473 - Introduction to Real Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., M 273, M 307. Theory of metric spaces and point set topology, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, sequences and series of functions. Stone-Weierstrass theorem, theorem of Arzela-Ascoli, introduction to Lebesgue integration. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 485 - Graph Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 325, or M 307 and M 361, or consent of instr. Theory and applications of graphs. Topics chosen from trees, matchings, connectivity, coloring, planarity, Ramsey theory, random graphs, combinatorial designs and matroid theory. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Undergraduate research in the mathematical sciences under the direction of a faculty member.  Graded credit/no credit.

  • M 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • M 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Guidance of an individual student in doing independent study on material not offered in a regular course

  • M 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.

  • M 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • M 499 - Senior Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Senior thesis for mathematics majors and/or Watkins Scholars.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • M 500 - Curr Math Curricula

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instructor. Analysis of contemporary materials for secondary school mathematics: the goals, the mathematical content, alternative methodologies, and curriculum evaluation. Level: Graduate

  • M 501 - Tech Math for Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instructor.  Technology usage when it is appropriate and when it is not.  Experience is provided with scientific calculators, graphing utilities, computers, and identification of exemplary software. Level: Graduate

  • M 504 - Topics in Math Education

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., teacher certification.  Topics of current interest which may include calculus, number theory, probability and statistics, geometry, or algebra, at a level suitable for teachers. Level: Graduate

  • M 510 - Prob Solv for Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instructor.  Strategies for problem solving, problem posing in a variety of situations, modeling and applications.  Problems are selected from various areas of mathematics. Level: Graduate

  • M 511 - Adv Math Methods I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd–numbered years. Prereq., M 311, and 412 or 414. Methods in applied mathematics related to the qualitative and quantitative solution of nonlinear and differential integral equations, dynamical systems, and perturbation methods.  Applications of these methods to other sciences. Level: Graduate

  • M 512 - Adv Math Methods II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even–numbered years. Prereq., M 511. Continuation of  M 511. Level: Graduate

  • M 514 - Topics Applied Math

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn even–numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. or  M 511-512. Topics of current interest in applied mathematics, mathematical modeling, dynamic modeling, and optimal management in stochastic or deterministic environments. Level: Graduate

  • M 521 - Advanced Algebra I

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years in autumn. Prereq., M 432 or consent of instr. Topics covered include group theory, field theory and Galois theory. Level: Graduate

  • M 522 - Advanced Algebra II

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years in spring. Prereq., M 521 or consent of instr. Continuation of 521; rings, modules, commutative algebra, and further topics. Level: Graduate

  • M 524 - Topics in Algebra

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered alternate years in fall and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Topics chosen from algebra and related areas, for example from commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, linear algebra, group theory, ring theory, or number theory. Level: Graduate

  • M 530 - Geometries for Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in summer. Prereq., M 439 or equiv. Comparison of synthetic, analytic, vector, and transformational approaches to geometry. Includes classification of geometries, geometric representations, axiomatics, and the applications of modern geometries. Level: Graduate

  • M 531 - Topology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even–numbered years. Prereq., M 473 or consent of instr. Set theory, topological spaces, metrizability, continuous mappings and selected topics. Level: Graduate

  • M 532 - Algebraic Topology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring alternate years. Prereq., M 431 and M 531 or consent of instr.Introduction to algebraic topology through one or more topics chosen from the fundamental group and higher homotopy groups, singular homology, and simplicial homology. Level: Graduate

  • M 551 - Real Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even–numbered years. Prereq., M 473 or 472 or consent of instr. Measure theory, abstract integration theory, theory of Lp–spaces. Level: Graduate

  • M 555 - Functional Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd–numbered years. Prereq., M 473 or 472 or consent of instr. Normed linear spaces, linear functionals, separation theorems, topological linear spaces, weak topologies, dualities. Level: Graduate

  • M 564 - Topics in Analysis

    Credits: 3. (R–12) Offered autumn odd–numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. Research projects or topics in analysis. May include but not restricted to Banach algebras, Fourier analysis, Harmonic analysis, Hilbert space theory, integral equations, or operator theory. Level: Graduate

  • M 570 - Calculus Mdl Sch Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered online in full-year format.  Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instr.  A first course in differential and integral calculus. Concepts, definitions, properties, and elementary applications of the calculus of single-valued real variables. Level: Graduate

  • M 572 - Algebra Middle Sch Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in summer.  Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instr.  Topics include algebraic number fields, linear algebra topics, polynomials, and applications appropriate for teachers of middle school mathematics. Level: Graduate

  • M 573 - Geometry Middle Sch Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in summer.  Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instr.  Introduction to synthetic, analytic, vector, and transformational approaches to geometry.  Includes topics in 2- and 3-dimensional geometry and measurement appropriate for teachers of middle school mathematics. Level: Graduate

  • M 574 - Prob & Stat Mdl Sch Tchrs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in summer.  Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instr.  A survey of topics in probability and statistics appropriate for teachers of middle school mathematics.  Level: Graduate

  • M 578 - Discrete Math Mdl Sch Tchr

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., teacher certification or consent of instr.  Elements and operations of finite structures, combinatorics, recursion, graphs, matrices, and finite models appropriate for teachers of middle school mathematics. Level: Graduate

  • M 581 - Combinatorics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd–numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr.  Theory and applications of discrete mathematics.  Topics chosen from enumeration, combinatorial analysis, and graph theory. Level: Graduate

  • M 582 - Optimization

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even–numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr.  Theory and applications of optimization.  Topics chosen from linear, non–linear, and discrete optimization, including duality theory, convexity and networks. Level: Graduate

  • M 584 - Topics in Combin and Optim

    Credits: 3. (R–12) Offered spring odd–numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. Topics chosen from the areas of combinatorics and optimization.  May include classical problems, current trends, research interests or other topics chosen by the instructor. Level: Graduate

  • M 593 - Professional Project

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of advisor. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • M 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • M 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • M 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • M 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • M 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

  • M 600 - Math Colloquium

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R–3) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of advisor. Presentations of research topics in mathematics and related fields. Level: Graduate

  • M 602 - Teach College Math

    Credits: 3. Prereq., second year standing in graduate school.  Topics include publishing,  grant writing, writing in mathematics classes, media use in mathematics, evaluation and assessment of curricular materials and programs, instructional methods in university mathematics courses, and other selected topics. Level: Graduate

  • M 605 - Learning Theories in Math

    Credits: 3. Prereq., graduate status.  How children learn mathematical content and processes.  Models of mental development, concept formation, problem solving, reasoning, and creative thinking. Level: Graduate

  • M 606 - Math History Topics

    Credits: 3. Examination of mathematical history topics from the latter part of the 20th century. Discussions may focus on the impact of Hilbert’s Problems.  Research on current mathematics. Level: Graduate

  • M 609 - Math Ed Research Methods

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Consent of instr.  Resources for learning of reported research, critical reviews of research, quantitative and qualitative processes. Level: Graduate

  • M 610 - Gr Sem Applied Math

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Level: Graduate

  • M 620 - Graduate Seminar in Algebra

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • M 650 - Gr Sem in Analysis

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Level: Graduate

  • M 680 - Grad Sem Combin and Optim

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Level: Graduate

  • M 690 - Supervised Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., consent of department.  Supervised Teaching Internship. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • M 691 - Practicum

    Credits: 3. Prereq., consent of instr.  Resources for learning of reported research, critical reviews of research, quantitative and qualitative processes. Level: Graduate

  • M 694 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12)  Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • M 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Level: Graduate

Mathematics-Statistics

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  • STAT 216 - Introduction to Statistics

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 115 (preferred), or one of M 121, 132, 151, 162 or 171, or ALEKS placement >= 4. Introduction to major ideas of statistical inference. Emphasis is on statistical reasoning and uses of statistics.

  • STAT 341 - Intro to Probability and Stat

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., one of M 162, 172 or 182. Probability, probability models and simulation, random variables, density functions, special distributions, and a brief survey of estimation and hypothesis testing. Computer use integrated throughout.

  • STAT 421 - Probability Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 273 or consent of instructor (STAT 341 recommended). An introduction to probability, random variables and their probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing. This course is the foundation on which more advanced statistics courses build. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • STAT 422 - Mathematical Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., STAT 421. Continuation of 421. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • STAT 451 - Statistical Methods I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., one year of college mathematics including M 115 or equiv. course in probability or consent of instr. May not be counted toward a major in mathematics. Intended primarily for non-mathematics majors who will be analyzing data. Graphical and numerical summaries of data, elementary sampling, designing experiments, probability as a model for random phenomena and as a tool for making statistical inferences, random variables, basic ideas of inference and hypothesis testing. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • STAT 452 - Statistical Methods II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., STAT 451. Continuation of STAT 451. May not be counted toward a major in mathematics. Multiple regression, experimental design, analysis of variance, other statistical models. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • STAT 457 - Computer Data Analysis I

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Coreq., STAT 451 or consent of instr. An introduction to software for doing statistical analyses. Intended primarily for students in STAT 451. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • STAT 458 - Computer Data Analysis II

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Coreq., STAT 452 or consent of instr. Continuation of STAT 457. Intended primarily for students in STAT 452. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • STAT 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

  • STAT 542 - Applied Linear Models

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years.  Prereq., STAT 422 or consent of instr.  Numerical and graphical data summaries, simple linear and multiple regression and analysis of variance, including estimation, hypothesis testing, residual analysis, diagnostics, and model-building strategies.  Use of the computer and real data sets integrated throughout. Level: Graduate

  • STAT 543 - Appl Multiv Stat Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., STAT 452 or 422, or consent of instr. Introduction to multivariate statistical methods and applications. Includes appropriate linear algebra, random vectors, multivariate normal distribution, multivariate ANOVA, principal components, clustering, discriminant analysis, and related topics.  Use of the computer and real data sets integrated throughout. Intended for students in mathematics and in other fields. Level: Graduate

  • STAT 544 - Tps Probabil/Statistics

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., STAT 422 and consent of instr. May include theory of nonparametric statistics, generalized linear models, stochastic processes or other topics chosen by the instructor. Level: Graduate

  • STAT 545 - Theory of Linear Models

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., STAT 422. Multivariate normal distribution, distribution of quadratic forms, estimation and hypothesis testing in the full rank and less than full rank general linear models. Level: Graduate

  • STAT 549 - Applied Sampling

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years.  Theory and application of methods for selecting samples from populations in order to efficiently estimate parameters of interest.  Includes simple random, systematic, cluster, stratified, multistage, line transect, distance and adaptive sampling.  Use of the computer and real data sets integrated throughout.  Intended for students in mathematics and in other fields. Level: Graduate

  • STAT 640 - Gr Sem Prob & Stats

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Level: Graduate

Arabic

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  • ARAB 101 - Elementary Modern Arabic I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I brings students the opportunity to learn Arabic via a communicative approach, where the emphasis is placed on the functional use of the Arabic Language. Active skills are listening, speaking, reading, and writing, plus basic cultural study.

  • ARAB 102 - Elementary Modern Arabic II

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II is a continuation of ARAB 101, in that it helps students learn Arabic via a communicative approach, where the emphasis is placed on the functional use of the Arabic Language. Active skills are listening, speaking, reading, and writing, plus basic cultural study.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • ARAB 191 - 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.

  • ARAB 201 - Intermediate Modern Arabic I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ARAB 102 or equiv. Course is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about the Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the elementary level. The target proficiency level is Intermediate-Low/Mid (based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • ARAB 202 - Intermediate Modern Arabic II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., ARAB 201 or equiv. Course is a continuation of ARAB 201, in that it is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about the Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the elementary level. The target proficiency level is Intermediate-Mid (based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • ARAB 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R–8) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.

  • ARAB 292 - Independent Study

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

  • ARAB 301 - Adv Modern Standard Arabic I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ARAB 202 or equiv. Course is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about the Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the intermediate level. The target proficiency level is Intermediate-High (based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • ARAB 302 - Adv Modern Standard Arabic II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ARAB 301 or equiv. Course is a continuation of ARAB 301, in that it is designed to help students further develop their language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) and learn more about the Arab culture and advanced grammar rules beyond the intermediate level. The target proficiency level is Intermediate-High/Advanced-Low (based on proficiency guidelines from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • ARAB 305 - The Arab World

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Students explore the Arabic-speaking countries through in-depth discussions of their history, geography, peoples, economy, political systems, educational systems, and cultural components, such as music, cuisine, tradition, customs, gender relations, etc. This course is designed for everyone interested in the topic, and no previous knowledge of the Arabic language is required.

  • ARAB 307 - Model Arab League Delegates

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Students explore the Arabic speaking countries, from North Africa, the Middle East and the Peninsula through discussions of political, economic, environmental, and social issues affecting the progress of the Arab world and its development. Students will learn parliamentary procedures used in institutions such as the Arab League itself; this mode of discourse will provide the basis for which students debate topics in class in order to better understand the region.

  • ARAB 317 - Model Arab League Staff

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. As staff members, students will solidify their knowledge of the history, cultures, issues, and politics of the Middle East, as well as parliamentary procedures to a level which enables them to effectively assess, lead, and guide discussion related to their assigned countries and committee topics towards positive ends.

  • ARAB 391 - 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.

  • ARAB 392 - Independent Study

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

Chinese

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  • CHIN 101 - Elementary Chinese I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Emphasis on speaking, reading and writing elementary Mandarin.

  • CHIN 102 - Elementary Chinese II

    Credits: 5. Prereq., CHIN 101. Offered spring. Continuation of 101.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • CHIN 191 - 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.

  • CHIN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHIN 102 or equiv. Emphasis on oral communication, with continuing development in all major skill areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • CHIN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., CHIN 201 or equiv. Continuation of 201.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • CHIN 211H - Chinese Culture and Civiliz

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as AS and LS 211H.  An introduction to the historical, intellectual, political, literary and social developments of China from early times to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • CHIN 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.

  • CHIN 292 - Independent Study

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

  • CHIN 301 - Advanced Chinese I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CHIN 202 or consent of instr. Advanced Chinese, with emphasis on literary style, advanced grammar, and oral expression.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • CHIN 302 - Advanced Chinese II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CHIN 301 or consent of instr. Advanced Chinese, with emphasis on literary style, advanced grammar, and oral expression.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • CHIN 313L - Chinese Poetry in Translation

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. The works of major Chinese poets to 1300 A.D.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • CHIN 314L - Traditional Chinese Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Same as AS, MCLG, and LS 314L.  Highlights of Chinese literature to 1800; includes philosophy, poetry, prose, and fiction.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • CHIN 380 - Chinese Folktales

    Credits: 3. Same as LS 311. Offered intermittently. The study of the aspirations, desires, loves, moral and aesthetic values of the Chinese people as expressed in their folk literature.

  • CHIN 388 - Readings in Classical Chinese

    Credits: 3. Prereq., CHIN 102 or approved equivalent.  Introduces the basic grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Classical Chinese through the reading of selected short representative texts from the formative and mature periods of the language’s history.

  • CHIN 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • CHIN 392 - Independent Study

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

  • CHIN 491 - 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.

  • CHIN 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

Classics

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  • CLAS 155L - Survey of Greek and Roman Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered every autumn. An introduction to the literature of classical Greece and Rome.  Readings in English translations of ancient works by Homer, Sophocles, Herodotus, Plato, Cicero, Vergil, Livy, and Ovid (and/or similar authors).
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • CLAS 160L - Classical Mythology

    Credits: 3. Offered every spring and intermittently in summer. Deities and myths of the Greeks and Romans, with emphasis on those of most importance to Western literature and art.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • CLAS 170 - Myth Seminar: Honors

    Credits: 1. Offered every spring. Coreq., CLAS 160L. Research, writing, and discussion about the mythologies of the Greeks and Romans in a small group setting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Honors Course

  • CLAS 180H - Env & Nat in Classical World

    Credits: 3. An interdisciplinary survey of Greek and Roman attitudes towards the environment. The course examines the intellectual and literary history of Classical environmental thought through literature as well as geography, anthropology, archaeology, art history. Topics covered include cosmogony, deforestation, evolution, famine, pre-industrial peasant economy, and human interaction with the landscape through engineering and agriculture. Offered Intermittently.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • CLAS 191 - 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:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • CLAS 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.

  • CLAS 193 - Study Abroad

    Credits: 1. An orientation to the winter session travel program in Greece. It prepares students for overseas travel through an overview of the major historical periods of Ancient Greece. This overview includes an introduction to Greek art and architecture, history, literature, and philosophy. Students will also begin preparations for individual research projects that will present at various sites in Greece. This class will also help students prepare paperwork required by the University for overseas travel programs.

  • CLAS 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • CLAS 251L - The Epic

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Reading, study and discussion of epic poems. Selections will vary from Western and non–Western traditions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • CLAS 252L - Greek Drama: Politics on Stage

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered intermittently. A study of the literary, artistic and political dimensions of  Greek Tragedy and Comedy. Selections will vary.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • CLAS 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.

  • CLAS 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.

  • CLAS 320 - Women in Antiquity

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., any one MCLG course in Classical Civilization or LATN 102 or GRK 102 or consent of instructor. Examination of varied sources from Ancient Greece, the Hellenistic World, and republican and imperial Rome to clarify the place of women in communities. Women's contribution to community and the mechanisms by which communities attempted to socialize female populations.

  • CLAS 360H - Ancient Greek Civ and Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Slide–lecture course. Ancient Greek works of art and architecture, related to and explained by contemporary ideas and values of Greek society.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • CLAS 365E - The Roots of Western Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Studies of the origins of Western ethical thinking in the  writings of Greek writers and their application to current situations.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • CLAS 391 - Special Topics

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

  • CLAS 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring.

  • CLAS 393 - Study Abroad

    Credits: 3. Prereq., CLAS 193. Site visits include Athens, Knossos, Mycenae, Corinth, Olympia, Delphi and others. Lectures on location in museums and archaeological sites.
    Course Attributes:
    • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

  • CLAS 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Level: Graduate

  • CLAS 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

  • CLAS 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R 9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Film

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  • FILM 308 - Russian Cinema and Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Topically arranged introduction to the cinema of Russia and the former Soviet Union, with particular emphasis on contemporary Russian cinema.  Screening preceded by brief cultural and historical background lectures and followed by group and paired discussion.  All films screened with English subtitles.  No knowledge of Russian is necessary.

French

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  • FRCH 101 - Elementary French I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Active skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing plus basic cultural analysis.

  • FRCH 102 - Elementary French II

    Credits: 4. Prereq., FRCH 101. Offered spring. Continuation of 101.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • FRCH 191 - 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.

  • FRCH 201 - Intermediate French I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., FRCH 102 or equiv. Expansion of active skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing plus further cultural analysis.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • FRCH 202 - Intermediate French II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Continuation of 201. PRereq., FRCH 201 or equiv.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • FRCH 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.

  • FRCH 292 - Independent Study

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

  • FRCH 294 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently. University omnibus option for independent work. See index.
    Course Attributes:
    • Omnibus Course

  • FRCH 300 - Intro to Literature in French

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., FRCH 201, or consent of instruct. Introduction to literature on special current topics with a focus on reading and written skills in French.

  • FRCH 301 - Adv Grammar/Oral Writ Exprsn

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Prereq. 202 or equivalent.  Advanced grammar review including literary tenses; developmental and written skills in French.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • FRCH 310 - Fr. Lit. Cult. Mid. Age Renass

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., FRCH 202 or equiv. and coreq., FRCH 301. French literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance with a focus on cultural identity.

  • FRCH 311 - Fr. Lit. Cult. 17th 18th Cent.

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., FRCH 301 or consent of instr. French literature of the 17th and 18th centuries within its cultural context.

  • FRCH 312 - Fr. Lit. Cult. Long 19th Cent.

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., FRCH 301 or consent of instr. French literature from the French Revolution to the First World War within its cultural context.

  • FRCH 313 - French Lit. Cult. 20th Cent.

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq. FRCH 301 or consent of instr.  Survey of literature and culture of 20th Century France and Francophone countries, with a focus on the significance of plural cultural identities.

  • FRCH 338 - The French Cinema

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered intermittently. An historical, aesthetic, and critical survey of the French cinema, from its beginnings in 1895 through the contemporary cinema (Muet, classical, Realism, Nouvelle Vogue, etc.) With an introduction to contemporary film criticism.  Students taking the course for French credits are required to do research, reading, and writing in the French language.

  • FRCH 339 - Surv African Cinema

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  A diachronic survey of African cinema accompanied by interpretation and evaluation of textual dimensions of films through filmic critical theory.

  • FRCH 350 - French Civ & Culture

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., FRCH 301 or consent of instr. Chronological/topical study of French culture.

  • FRCH 391 - 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.

  • FRCH 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R–3) Offered autumn and spring. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • FRCH 420 - Studies in French Prose

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., FRCH 301 and one of 310, 311, 312, or 313 or consent of instructor. Evolution of textuality from the Renaissance to the 20th century: the novel.

  • FRCH 421 - Adv Stylistics & Oral Arg

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Prereq., FRCH 301 and one of FRCH 310, 311, 312 or 313 or consent of instructor. Intensive analysis of usage and style in written and oral argumentation at various linguistic levels.

  • FRCH 430 - Studies in French Drama

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., FRCH 301 and one of FRCH 310, 311, 312 or 313 or consent of instructor. Evolution of theatre from the Renaissance to the 20th century or performance of a French play in French.

  • FRCH 440 - Studies in French Poetry

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., FRCH 301 and one of FRCH 310, 311, 312 or 313 or consent of instructor. Evolution of textuality from the Renaissance to the 20th century: poetry and essays.

  • FRCH 491 - 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.

  • FRCH 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • FRCH 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., FRCH 301 and one of FRCH 310, 311, 312 or 313 or consent of instructor. Studies in major authors, periods, genres, and/or cultural studies.

  • FRCH 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • FRCH 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • FRCH 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

  • FRCH 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • FRCH 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Greek

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  • GRK 101 - Elementary Greek I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to Classical Greek is the first courses of a two-semester sequence, designed to enable the student to read Greek authors in the original Greek as soon as possible. Based upon selected texts from Tragedians, Plato, Xenophon, Menander, New Testament, and other major authors.

  • GRK 102 - Elementary Greek II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., GRK 101 or equivalent. Continuation of 101. Greek grammar, vocabulary, readings of ancient Greek writings with the aid of a lexicon.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRK 191 - Special Topics

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

  • GRK 201 - Intermediate Greek I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., GRK 102 or equiv. Attic prose and poetry  Plato, Thucydides, Euripides.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRK 202 - Intermediate Greek II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., GRK 201 (211) or equiv. Readings from Homer's Iliad and/or Odyssey.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRK 292 - Independent Study

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

  • GRK 300 - Major Greek Writers

    Credits: 3. (R–12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., GRK 202 (212) or equivalent. Homer, lyric poets, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophers, New Testament, etc. Selection to fit students' interests and programs.

  • GRK 391 - 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.

  • GRK 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • GRK 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

German

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  • GRMN 101 - Elementary German I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Emphasis on oral communication, with development in all major skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  • GRMN 102 - Elementary German II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., GRMN 101. Emphasis on oral communication, with continuing development in all major skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRMN 106H - Intro Germ Cult Civ

    Credits: 3. This course provides an introductory overview of major developments, ideas, and influences involving German-speaking culture from its documented origins in the Roman era to today in English. Students will become familiar with the chronology and significance of key historical events in Central Europe as well as with major figures in such areas as politics, literature, art, and philosophy. Attention will also be given to important contributions that German-speaking culture has made globally.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • GRMN 191 - 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.

  • GRMN 201 - Intermediate German I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., GRMN 102 or equiv. Continuation of active skills approach to German listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRMN 202 - Intermediate German II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., GRMN 201 or equiv. Continuation of 201.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRMN 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.

  • GRMN 292 - Independent Study

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

  • GRMN 301 - German: Oral and Written Exp

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., GRMN 202 or equiv.  Native or near–native speakers of German may not apply credit for this course toward a German major or minor.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRMN 302 - German Oral & Written Expr II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Native or near–native speakers of German may not apply credit for this course toward a German major or minor.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • GRMN 305 - Practicum in Germ Lang

    Credits: 4. Offered spring.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Offered as part of the Study Abroad program in Germany and Austria. Concentration on grammar topics and advanced language usage.

  • GRMN 311 - Intro German Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., GRMN 202 or equiv. Reading and discussion of selected works of German literature. Instruction in the fundamentals of textual analysis and terminology and discussion of works in historical context. Taught primarily in German.

  • GRMN 312 - Intro German Lit: Dram/Poetry

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., GRMN 202. Reading and discussion of selected, well-known German-language plays and poems. Instruction in the fundamentals of textual analysis, including terminology of various genres, and in German literary history. Practice in literary interpretation. Taught primarily in German and Austrian Theater.

  • GRMN 317L - Intro Multicultural Lit German

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Introduction to multicultural literature created during recent decades in Germany. Study topics include immigration, citizenship, multilingualism, identity; significant literary and cultural movements and selected writers in contemporary Germany.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • GRMN 322L - Survey of German Cinema

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. The development of the German film from its beginnings in the late 19th century to the present. Topics include Expressionism, New Objectivity, the Nazi film, the German contribution to Hollywood, the post–war film in East and West Germany, and film in unified Germany.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • GRMN 340L - Nature Environ German Lit Film

    Credits: 3. An examination of the historical role of nature and the environment in the German literary and cinematic traditions. Course begins with the Roman Germanic periods and covers literary and cinematic works in cultural and historical context up until the present day. Attention given to the role of environmentalism in Central European culture today in light of themes of nature and the environment in German literature and film historically.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • GRMN 350 - German Culture & Civilization

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered as part of the Study Abroad program in Germany and Austria.  Introduction to cultural topics, current events, and historical topics of Germany and Austria. Course content supplemented with on-site visits.

  • GRMN 351H - German Culture to 1900

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in spring. Overview of major events and currents in German culture to 1900 with emphasis on the arts, literature, and intellectual movements. Lectures in English.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Writing Course-Advanced
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • GRMN 352H - Germ Cult 1900-Present

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently in spring. Overview of major events and trends in culture of German-speaking world from 1900 to the present with emphasis on the arts, literature, film, intellectual movements, and social and political developments. Lectures in English. Credit not allowed for both MCLG 331H and GRMN 352H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Writing Course-Advanced
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • GRMN 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., GRMN 202 or equiv. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.

  • GRMN 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • GRMN 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department.  Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • GRMN 431 - Germ Lit 1760 to 1832

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor. Readings, study, and discussion of writers, texts, and contexts in German literature from 1760 to 1832, including Enlightenment, Storm and Stress, Romanticism, and Classicism.

  • GRMN 441 - 19th Century German Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor. Readings, study, and discussion of writers, texts, and contexts in German literature from 1832 to 1900.

  • GRMN 451 - 20th Cent German Lit to 1945

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., GRMN 311 and 312 or consent of instructor. Readings, study, and discussion of writers, text, and contexts in German literature from 1900 to 1945.

  • GRMN 452 - 20th Cent Grmn Lit Since 1945

    Credits: 3. Prereq., GRMN 311 and 312 or consent of instr. Readings, study, and discussion of writers, text, and contexts in German literature from 1945 to 1990.

  • GRMN 453 - German Lit Since Unification

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., GRMN 311 and 312 or consent of instructor.  An introduction to current literature in Germany that has been produced since the fall of the Berlin wall and the process of unification in 1989/90.

  • GRMN 491 - 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.

  • GRMN 492 - Independent Study

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

  • GRMN 494 - Seminar in German Studies

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn. Prereq., GRMN 311 and 312. Advanced studies in major topics in German literature and culture.

  • GRMN 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • GRMN 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • GRMN 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Out–of–class independent work of a research nature which involves intensive use of the University or other libraries; also, research carried on in another country under the direction of a University professor. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

  • GRMN 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • GRMN 696 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R 6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Out of class independent work of a research nature which involves intensive use of the University or other libraries; also, research carried on in another country under the direction of a University professor. Level: Graduate

  • GRMN 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Italian

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  • ITLN 101 - Elementary Italian I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. An introduction to Italian language and culture, with emphasis on the skills of reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking.

  • ITLN 191 - Special Topcis

    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.

  • ITLN 201 - Intermediate Italian I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ITAL 102 or equiv. Expansion of active skills? listening, speaking, reading, writing, plus further cultural analysis.

  • ITLN 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.

  • ITLN 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ITLN 491 - 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.

Japanese

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  • JPNS 101 - Elementary Japanese I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Understanding of grammar and basic sentence structures are taught as a foundation for oral comprehension. The students will learn Hiragana and Katakana, two syllabic writing systems, and approximately 400 Kanji ideographs.

  • JPNS 102 - Elementary Japanese II

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., JPNS 101. Continuation of 101.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • JPNS 150H - Japanese Cult & Civiliz

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as AS and LS 210H. The historical, religious, artistic, literary and social developments in Japan from earliest times to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • JPNS 191 - Special Topics

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

  • JPNS 201 - Intermediate Japanese I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., JPNS 102 or equiv. Reading and writing kanji; building oral/aural fluency.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • JPNS 202 - Intermediate Japanese II

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., JPNS 201 or equiv. Continuation of JPNS 201.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • JPNS 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.

  • JPNS 292 - Independent Study

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

  • JPNS 301 - Advanced Japanese

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., JPNS 202 or equiv. Development of greater reading and speaking proficiency. Vocabulary enhancement and kanji (Chinese characters) are emphasized.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • JPNS 302 - Advanced Japanese

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., JPNS 301 or equiv. Continuation of 301.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • JPNS 306 - Japanese for Business/Tour

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn alternate years. Prereq., JPNS 202 or equiv. Vocabulary and idiom of oral and written communication in business and tourism. Professional, ethical practices and special etiquette.

  • JPNS 311 - Jpns Clasc Lit Engl Trans

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., Composition course WRIT 101 or 201 (or transfer equiv.) with a grade of C- or better; and one approved Gen Ed writing course or WRIT 201, with a C- or better. Introduction to the classical literature of the Japanese court, ca. 7th to 14th century. Kojiki, Man'yoshu, Kokinshu, Genji Monogatari, and other major classics of the period.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • JPNS 312 - Jpns Lit Medieval to Mod

    Credits: 3. Offered spring alternate years. Prereq., Composition course WRIT 101 or 201 (or transfer equiv.) with a grade of C- or better; and one approved Gen Ed writing course or WRIT 201, with a C- or better. Introduction to the literature of Japan from the 15th to the 20th century.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • JPNS 371 - Japanese Film and Anime

    Credits: 3. This course introduces students to salient events in the hundred-year history of Japanese cinema, including the age of silent film, the golden age of film directors, the New Wave, and contemporary Japanese cinema. Students will learn about Japanese cinema as the artistic expression of individual directors; they will gain a better understanding of the history of Japanese society and popular culture; and they will appreciate some of the reasons for the long-standing interest in Japan in the history of Western film studies.

  • JPNS 390 - Supervised Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently.  Paid work experience in Japan, combined with language/culture course work by correspondence directed by UM department staff.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • JPNS 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.

  • JPNS 392 - Independent Study

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

  • JPNS 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • JPNS 411 - Mod Jpns Wrtrs/Thinkers

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., JPNS 202. Introduction to the important writers, thinkers, and poets of the 20th century. Readings include a wide range of topics in the humanities, including literature, philosophy, and the arts.

  • JPNS 412 - Intro Classical Japanese

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., JPNS 202. Introduction to the language of the Japanese court, ca. 7th to 14th century. Essential features of grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, and orthography.

  • JPNS 415 - Adv Jpns for Professionals

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even–numbered years.  Prereq., JPNS 202.  A high–level professional language course covering all coordinated reading, writing, and speaking skills.  Intended for majors hoping to enter the Japanese job market and prepare for professional testing in Japan.

  • JPNS 431 - Post-War Japanese Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd–numbered years. Introduction to issues, literature, and criticism of Japanese literature from the postwar (1945) through the contemporary period, using texts in English translation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Upper-Division

  • JPNS 491 - 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.

  • JPNS 492 - Independent Study

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

Latin

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  • LATN 101 - Elementary Latin I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Latin I is the first course of a two-semester sequence, designed to enable the student to read authors in the original Latin as soon as possible. Based upon selected texts from Plautus, Vergil, Catullus, Livy, Ovid, Tacitus, and other major authors.

  • LATN 102 - Elementary Latin II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LATN 101. Continuation of 101. Latin grammar, vocabulary, readings.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • LATN 191 - 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.

  • LATN 201 - Intermediate Latin I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LATN 102 or equiv. Selections of Latin prose from the classical period, with complementary exercises in elementary composition.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • LATN 202 - Intermediate Latin II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LATN 201 or equiv. Latin epic poetry: Vergil's Aeneid.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • LATN 292 - Independent Study

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

  • LATN 311 - Major Latin Authors

    Credits: 3. (R–18) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., LATN 202 or equiv.  Plautus, Terence, Lucretius, Livy, Cicero, Vergil, Horace, Ovid, Tacitus, Juvenal, Pliny, Martial, etc.; also, Early Church fathers, Medieval and Renaissance Latin. Selection to suit students' needs and interests.

  • LATN 391 - 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.

  • LATN 392 - Independent Study

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

  • LATN 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R–12) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

Mod & Class Literature-General

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  • MCLG 100H - Intro Latin American Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn or spring.  Same as ANTY 103H.  Multi–disciplinary survey and introduction to Latin America from pre–Columbian times to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • MCLG 110 - Introduction to European Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course offers an introduction to key concepts and themes of European Studies. It examines the phenomenon of Europe as a geographic region as well as an historical cultural construct.

  • MCLG 113 - Paris is Always a Good Idea

    Credits: 3. This is an introductory course on Paris conducted in English. The course is designed to increase our understanding of French culture—its artists, architecture, literature, revolutions, neighborhoods, and multiculturalism—through a cultural and historical exploration of the City of Lights. Students will be invited to explore the myths and ideas that frame ‘Paris’ during any given period through analyses of texts, films, songs, and iconography.

  • MCLG 191 - 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.

  • MCLG 195 - 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.

  • MCLG 291 - Special Topcis

    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.

  • MCLG 311 - Jpns Clasc Lit Engl Trans

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn alternate years. Prereq., Composition course WRIT 101 or 201 (or transfer equiv.) with a grade of C- or better; and one approved Gen Ed writing course or WRIT 201, with a C- or better. Introduction to the classical literature of the Japanese court, ca. 7th to 14th century. Kojiki, Man'yoshu, Kokinshu, Genji Monogatari, and other major classics of the period.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Upper-Division

  • MCLG 315 - Major Hispanic Authors

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  The intensive study of the life times, and works of a major Hispanic author.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • MCLG 339 - Surv African Cinema

    Credits: 3. A diachronic survey of primarily Francophone African cinema accompanied by interpretation and evaluation of films through filmic critical theory.  Students taking the course for French credit must read and write in French. 

  • MCLG 358 - Lat Amer Civ Thru Lit/Film

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  The development of the traditional society of Latin American civilization through the interaction of European, Indian and African elements.  Credit not allowed for both LS/MCLG 358 and 359.

  • MCLG 395 - Special Topics

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

  • MCLG 396 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • MCLG 410 - Methods Tchng Foreign Language

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Fundamental concepts, objectives and techniques in the teaching of foreign languages.

  • MCLG 440 - Stds in Comparative Lit

    Credits: 3. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Same as LIT 430 and LS 455. The study of important literary ideas, genres, trends and movements. Credit not allowed for the same topic in more than one course numbered 440, 494, LIT 430 or LS 455.

  • MCLG 494 - Sem in Foreign Literatures

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered Spring. Same as RUSS 494. The topic of the seminar alternates between 1.) The Russian Novel and 2.) Dostoevsky and 3.) Women and Gender in Russian Culture. May be taken for honors credit through the Davidson Honors College. No knowledge of Russian is necessary, but Russian majors will be required to do selected readings in the original Russian. Fulfills the Upper-Division Writing Expectation for Russian majors.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • MCLG 495 - 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.

  • MCLG 496 - Independent Study

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

  • MCLG 522 - Sem in Comparative Lit

    Credits: 3. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Same as LIT 522. Topics will vary. Level: Graduate

  • MCLG 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

Mod & Class Lang-Linguistics

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  • MCLX 395 - 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.

  • MCLX 495 - 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.

Russian

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  • RUSS 101 - Elementary Russian I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Emphasis on oral communication, with development in all major skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

  • RUSS 102 - Elementary Russian II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., RUSS 101 or equiv. Continuation of 101.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • RUSS 105H - Intro to Russian Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Fulfills both the Historical and Cultural (H) and American and European (Y) General Education Perspectives. A chronological survey of Russian culture from its beginnings to the contemporary period.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • RUSS 191 - 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.

  • RUSS 192 - Independent Study

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

  • RUSS 193 - Study tours / Study abroad

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-10) Offered intermittently. University omnibus option for independent work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

  • RUSS 201 - Intermediate Russian I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., RUSS 102 or equiv. Continuation of active skills approach to Russian listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • RUSS 202 - Intermediate Russian II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., RUSS 201. Continuation of 201. Continuation of active skills approach to Russian listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • RUSS 292 - Independent Study

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

  • RUSS 293 - Study tours / Study abroad

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-10) Offered intermittently. University omnibus option for independent work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

  • RUSS 301 - Russian: Oral & Written Expr I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., RUSS 202 or consent of instr. Emphasis on active use of Russian. Intensive practice in conversation and writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • RUSS 302 - Russian:Oral & Written Expr II

    Credits: 3. Prereq., RUSS 301 or consent of instr. A continued emphasis on active use of Russian. Intensive practice in conversation and writing. Continuation of 301.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • RUSS 306L - Evil and the Supernatural

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. A survey of 19th-and 20th century Russian literature in translation. This course will focus on texts exploring evil and the supernatural. May include the works of Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Bulgakov and others. No knowledge of Russian is necessary.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • RUSS 307L - Beauty, Power and Pride

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. Survey of Russian literature up to the present day. Texts focus on the themes of beauty, power and pride as a lens for exploring elements of Russian identity.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • RUSS 371 - SRAS: The New Great Game

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instructor. Restricted to students in the SRAS program. Taught at The London School in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This course offers an overview of the New Great Game as a renewed struggle for hegemony and control over natural resources in Central Asia between competing global powers, the Central Asian republics themselves, and neighboring states.

  • RUSS 372 - SRAS: Understnding Cent Asia

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instructor. Restricted to students in the SRAS program. Taught at The London School in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The course offers a broad overview of the cultural and social, as well as the historical and religious, dimensions of Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan, in addition to Afghanistan and Xinjiang because of their influential role in greater Eurasia.

  • RUSS 391 - 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.

  • RUSS 392 - Independent Study

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

  • RUSS 393 - Study tours / Study abroad

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently. University omnibus option for independent work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

  • RUSS 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • RUSS 411 - 19th-Century Russian Authors

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., RUSS 202 or consent of instructor. A study of various authors; may include Pushkin, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, etc.

  • RUSS 412 - 20th-Century Russian Authors

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., RUSS 202 or consent of instructor. A study of various authors; may include Bulgakov, Nabokov, Solzhenitsyn, etc.

  • RUSS 424 - Russian Short Story

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., RUSS 202 or consent of instructor. A chronological study of the Russian short story, 19th and 20th centuries.

  • RUSS 440 - Russian Poetry

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., RUSS 202 or consent of instructor. The evolution of Russian poetry from the end of the 18th century to the contemporary period.

  • RUSS 491 - 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.

  • RUSS 492 - Independent Study

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

  • RUSS 493 - Study tours / Study abroad

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-10) Offered intermittently. University omnibus option for independent work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

  • RUSS 494 - Seminar in Russian Studies

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instructor. Topics of the seminar include 1.) The Russian Novel and 2.) Dostoevsky and 3.) Women and Gender in Russian Culture. May be taken for honors credit through the Davidson Honors College. No knowledge of Russian is necessary, but Russian majors will be required to do selected readings in the original Russian. Fulfills the upper-division writing expectation for Russian majors. Topics announced in class schedules.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • RUSS 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Level: Graduate

Spanish

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  • SPNS 101 - Elementary Spanish I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Emphasis on oral communication, with development in all major skill areas: listening, speaking,  reading and writing.

  • SPNS 102 - Elementary Spanish II

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., SPNS 101. Continuation of 101.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • SPNS 191 - 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.

  • SPNS 201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., SPNS 102. Continued practice in the oral skills with added emphasis on grammar and reading proficiency.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • SPNS 202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., SPNS 201. Continuation of 201.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • SPNS 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.

  • SPNS 292 - Independent Study

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

  • SPNS 301 - Spanish: Oral and Written Expr

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SPNS 202 or equiv. Development of oral and written skills with an emphasis on Hispanic cultural context.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • SPNS 305 - Spanish Phonetics

    Credits: 3. Offered once each academic year. Prereq., SPNS 202 or consent of instr.  A practical and theoretical exploration of the Spanish sound system.

  • SPNS 306 - Commercial Spanish

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., SPNS 301. The use of business concepts and terminology in Spanish. Conducted entirely in Spanish. Investigation of cultural attitudes, resources of the Hispanic world, ways in which Hispanics conduct business, practice in business letter writing.

  • SPNS 308 - Intensive Spanish Abroad

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered spring.  Prereq., SPNS 202 or equiv.  Intensive Spanish language course to coincide with intensive language course given at an institute or college during the Spanish Study Abroad Program.  Credits vary according to the hours and intensity of the foreign language course and are determined by the director of the program.

  • SPNS 321 - Advanced Conversations

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., SPNS 202.  Intensive practice in oral Spanish through individual presentations, vocabulary and grammar work, and film discussion and analysis.

  • SPNS 326 - Contemporary Spanish Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SPNS 202 or equiv. The study of contemporary works by peninsular authors, including an introduction to literary genres.

  • SPNS 331 - Contemp Latin Amer Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SPNS 202 or equiv. The study of representative works by Latin-American authors with emphasis on the 20th century. Includes an introduction to literary genres.

  • SPNS 355 - Topics in Spanish Lit/Culture

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently in spring. Prereq., SPNS 326 or SPNS 331 or consent of instr.

  • SPNS 391 - 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.

  • SPNS 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • SPNS 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of department.  Extended classroom experience which 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 may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • SPNS 400 - Spanish: Applied Linguistics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., SPNS 305 and LING 270 or 470. Topics in linguistics applied to the Spanish Language with an emphasis on morphology, syntax and semantics.

  • SPNS 408 - Spanish: Adv Comp & Conversat

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., SPNS 301 or consent of instr. Intensive practice in writing on different levels of usage and style, combined with guided oral practice.

  • SPNS 432 - Latin American Literature

    Credits: 3. (R–6) Offered regularly.  Prereq. SPNS 326 or 331 or consent of instr.  Emphasis on major works of the 20th century.

  • SPNS 465 - Spanish Lit:Renaiss/Goldn Age

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., SPNS 326 or 331 or consent of instr.

  • SPNS 466 - Spanish Lit:Modern & Contemp

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., SPNS 326 or 331 or consent of instr.

  • SPNS 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • SPNS 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Military Science Leadership

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  • MSL 101 - Leadership and Personal Dev

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. The Constitutional role of the military, military tradition, current defense posture, service roles and missions. An introduction to issues and competencies that are central to a commissioned officer’s responsibilities.  Establishes framework for understanding officership, leadership and army values.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 102 - Intro to Tactical Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Establishes foundation of basic leadership fundamentals such as problem–solving, communications, goal setting and improving listening techniques.  Introduction to the principles of military leadership and organizational values through discussion, observation and practice exercises.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 106 - Army Physical Fitness

    Credits: 1. (R–4) Offered autumn and spring. The study and application of military drill and ceremony: formation, ceremonies, and marching; the study of the fundamentals of the military physical conditioning program, and the practical application of skills learned. Physical education activity course; a maximum of four credits of activity courses may be counted toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 195 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 201 - Innovative Team Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Demonstration and practice of individual military leadership skills with emphasis on communication and observation through experiential learning exercises.  Establishes framework for understanding of “life skills” such as physical fitness and time management.  Examination and practical application of tasks training and military style briefings.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 202 - Found of Tactical Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Building successful teams through influencing actions and effective communication in setting and achieving goals.  Use of creativity in the problem solving process.  Introduction of individual and team aspects of military tactics in small unit operations.  Practical exercises in techniques for training others as an aspect of continued leadership development.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 203 - Ranger Challenge

    Credits: 2. (R–4) Offered autumn. Practical hands–on training in one rope bridge, land navigation, military weapons assembly/disassembly and physical conditioning. A team selected from this class will represent the University in competition against four other colleges and universities within the Big Sky Task Force.  Students may include up to, but not more than, four credits earned in the HHP 100–179 and DANC 325 activity courses and MSL 203 and 315 in the total number of credits required for graduation. Students must be physically qualified and enrolled in an additional MSL academic class.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 204 - Leader's Training Course

    Credits: 3. (R–4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive supervised study in applied leadership and management development in an organizational setting.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 291 - Special Topics

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

  • MSL 295 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Offered spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 296 - Leadership Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R–4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive supervised study in applied leadership and management development in an organizational setting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 301 - Adaptive Team Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr.  Coreq., MSL 303. Developing personal leadership principles through the learning and application of various small unit leadership procedures. Fundamentals of leadership development, land navigation, troop leading, small units tactics, rappelling, rifle marksmanship and physical fitness.  Study of the organization and operation of the U.S. Army as a profession.  Students are required to attend one weekend field exercise during the semester. Restricted to contracted Military Science students.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 302 - Applied Team Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr.  Coreq., MSL 303. Continuation of the study and application of small unit leadership tasks.  Advanced leadership skills taught including medical evacuation procedures, radio procedures, and increased involvement in planning and executing military operations in preparation for attendance at the Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Washington.  Students participate in rifle marksmanship instruction including qualification with the M16A2 rifle, rappelling, and attend one weekend exercise with students from regional universities in the area and the Montana Army National Guard. Restricted to contracted Military Science students.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 303 - Leadership Laboratory

    Credits: 1. (R–4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.  Coreq., MSL 301, 302, 401, or 402. Practical application of skills learned in the classroom.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 305 - Leadership Development and Assessment Course

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Required study and internship in military tactics, leadership and organizational behavior. Supervised by active duty military officers. Participants attend course of study at Fort Knox, KY for four weeks of intense evaluation and training to assess their ability to serve as a 2nd LT in the US Army, US Army Reserves, or the National Guard.

  • MSL 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R–9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one–time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 401 - Adaptive Leadership

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr.; coreq., MSL 303.  The application of leadership principles and techniques involved in leading young men and women in today’s Army.  Students explore training management. methods of effective staff collaboration and developmental counseling techniques.  Develops student proficiency in planning and executing complex operations, functioning as a member of a staff and mentoring subordinates. Restricted to contracted Military Science students.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 402 - Leadership in a Complex World

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr., coreq., MSL 303. Study includes case study of military law and practical exercises on establishing an ethical command climate. Examines the role communications, values and ethics play in effective leadership. Students complete a semester long Senior Leadership Project that requires them to plan, organize, collaborate, analyze and demonstrate their leadership skills. Restricted to contracted Military Science students.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

  • MSL 492 - Coop Education/Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R–4)  Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Required study and internship in military tactics, leadership and organizational behavior.  Supervised by active duty military officers.
    Course Attributes:
    • ROTC Course

Film

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  • FILM 860 - Native Americans & Cinema

    Credits: 3. Offered once each year. Same as NASX 360. Surveys the image of Native Americans in American film with an emphasis on revisionist, or breakthrough films. Ultimate focus will be on films featuring Native American writers, directors and actors.

Native American Studies

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  • NASX 105H - Intro Native Amer Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn and Spring.  Survey course to acquaint the student with Native American Studies by a general overview of Indian history, culture, philosophy, religious beliefs and contemporary issues.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 141 - Elementary Blackfoot I

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. An introduction to the Blackfoot language and culture. Students will learn how to write and read Blackfoot as well as how to conduct simple conversations.

  • NASX 142 - Elementary Blackfoot II

    Credits: 4. Offered intermittently spring.  Continuation of 141.
    Course Attributes:
    • Foreign Language Requirement

  • NASX 180 - Event Planning

    Credits: 3. Offered spring semester. This course is intended for students to learn the skills necessary to put on a large event. The course is intended as a hands-on experiential learning course. The culmination of the course will be putting on the annual Kyi-Yo contest pow-wow, the first large regional pow-wow of the year on the circuit.

  • NASX 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • NASX 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., consent of instr. Selected topics on American Indians under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

  • NASX 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9)Offered by special arrangement.  Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • NASX 201X - Indian Cultr Exprssd Thru Lang

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. This course has been designed to introduce students to a non-Western perspective of the relationship that exists between Indian cultures and their languages.  Students will be exposed to various languages of American Indian peoples, and how through Native languages insight can be gained into history, traditions, and cultural life-ways of Indian peoples.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 210X - Native Amer Sports & Games

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn or Spring.  Explores Native American sports and games, both traditional and modern.  Through classroom learning and actual play, students gain an understanding of how play and competition have been vital to Native communities.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 231X - Indig World View Perspectives

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring.  Same as ANTY 231X.   Examination of Indigenous belief systems, with regard to world views, religious ceremonies, cultural ways and the impact that Anglo-European culture has had upon these systems.  Focus on Indigenous peoples of Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 235X - Oral/Written Trads Native Amer

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn and Spring.  Analysis of the oral traditions of Native Americans including an introduction to the literary works of early leading American Indian writers.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 239X - Nat North Amer History & Art

    Credits: 3. Focus on Native North American history through art and material culture and its relationship to American Indian tribally specific aesthetics, cosmologies, worldviews and life-ways, historic uses and the contemporary Indian artistic experience.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 260X - Indig Community Developmnt

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. This course introduces the student to concepts in indigenous/rural sustainable community development in the countries of North America in broad historical and cultural frameworks.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 280 - NA Studies Rsrch Theors/Mthds

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn.  Prereq., NAS major or minor.  Introduction to the Research materials pertaining to the study of American Indian peoples and cultures.  Emphasis on current research trends and writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • NASX 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • NASX 292 - Independent Study

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

  • NASX 303E - Ecol Persp in Nat Amer Trad

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn and Spring.  An examination of Native American environmental ethics and tribal and historical and contemporary use of physical environmental resources.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 304E - Native American Beliefs/Philos

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn and Spring.   A study of selected ethical systems; origins, world views; religious beliefs and the way they have been affected by western civilization.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 306X - Contemp Global Iss Indg People

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. An examination of the major issues that affect the contemporary experiences of Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, and other global communities.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 340 - Native American Lit

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn.  Prereq., three credits of lower-division LIT courses and NASX 105H or 235X. Same as LIT 305. Selected readings from Native American Literature and criticism with emphasis on the literatures after the Native American literary Renaissance.  A minimum of three genres covered and three culture areas.

  • NASX 351 - Traditional Eco Knowledge

    Credits: 3. ?Offered summer. This course is one unit of the four unit (12 credit) summer semester program: “Wild Rockies Summer Semester.”  Description: This course will explore the traditional ecological perspectives of the Salish, Kootenai, Blackfeet and Tlingit people, as well as how these perspectives relate to Western concepts of ecology.  Through field-based activities, lectures by tribal elders, and personal exploration, students will come to a heightened understanding of the still vital cultural perspectives and practices of modern American Indians, particularly in the Rockies of Montana and Canada.

  • NASX 352 - Montana’s Indians/Land

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course is one unit of the four unit (12 credit) fall semester program: “Montana Afoot & Afloat: Human/Land Relations.”  Description: This course gives students a greater understanding of Indian people’s traditional relationships with the land in Montana, and an understanding of how and why those relationships may have changed.  Extensive time will be spent on the Fort Belknap, Northern Cheyenne and Crow Reservations where the class will meet with tribal elders and learning will have an emphasis on environmental and tribal/land relationships.

  • NASX 354X - Indians of MT since Rsrvtn Era

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Same as HSTA 354.  Examination of the history of Montana Indians since the establishment of the reservations, contemporary conditions, and issues among both reservation and non-reservation Indian communities in the state.  Special attention given to social and economic conditions, treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, and legal issues.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • NASX 360 - Native Amer and Cinema

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn or Spring.  Same as ENFM 344. Surveys the image of Native Americans in American film with an emphasis on "revisionist," or "breakthrough" films.  Ultimate focus will be on films featuring Native American writers, directors and actors.

  • NASX 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • NASX 394 - Workshop/Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Variable topics addressing Indian law, policy and culture by visiting scholars.

  • NASX 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered by special arrangement.  Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • NASX 403 - Contmp Tribal Resource Issues

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Acquaints students with contemporary tribal resource management and environmental policies.

  • NASX 405H - Gndr Iss in Native Amer Stdies

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Same as WS 342H.  Focus on American Indian gender relations and their cultural continuity and historical evolution. National in scope with concentration on certain tribes. Group analysis of contemporary gender issues relevant to Native American peoples.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • NASX 464 - Hist Amer Indian Affrs to 1776

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Same as HIST 464. A study of American Indian relations with Europeans and the United States from first contact to 1776.

  • NASX 465 - Hist Amer Indian Affrs 10 Cent

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. Same as HIST 465. A study of tribal encounters and adjustments to the American nations in the nineteenth century.

  • NASX 466 - Hist of Indian Affrs from 1890

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Same as HIST 466. A study of tribal encounters and adjustments to the American nation from 1890.

  • NASX 475 - Tribal Sovereignty

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. An examination of the evolution of tribal governments from a historical and political perspective. Particular attention is devoted to the issues of tribal sovereignty and tribal-state conflicts.

  • NASX 488 - Stds in Native Amer Autobio

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Same as LIT 429.  Prereq., LIT 300 or LIT 305/NASX 340, or consent of instr.  Study of texts that present a first-person story of Native American individual's life within historical and cultural contexts, with discussion of theories of autobiography.

  • NASX 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Prereq., upper-division standing and consent of instr. Selected topics on American Indians under the direct supervision of a faculty member.

  • NASX 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered by special arrangement.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • NASX 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered Spring. Prereq., NAS major or minor, 18 credits in NAS, and junior standing or higher.  Senior reading capstone course for the review of past and current literature on and by American Indians.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • NASX 499 - Senior Capstone/Thesis

    Credits: 3 TO 9. (R-9) Offered by special arrangement.  Prereq., NAS major or minor, 18 credits in NAS, junior standing, and consent of instr. Independent research project in Native American Studies, supervised by a faculty member, and leading to completion of baccalaureate degree.

  • NASX 594 - Sem Native American Stds

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • NASX 595 - Special Topics

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

  • NASX 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., graduate standing and consent of instr. Study of selected topics or problems on American Indians under the direct supervision of a faculty member. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • NASX 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

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  • PHL 101Y - Introduction to Philosophy

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered yearly. An introduction to philosophy through examination of the thought of selected great philosophers or traditional positions on classical philosophical problems.
    Course Attributes:
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • PHL 102Y - Topical Intro to Philosophy

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-9) Offered yearly. An introduction to philosophy through examination of a selected topic (such as existentialism, philosophy of film, technology and the good life, science and society, philosophy of religion).
    Course Attributes:
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • PHL 110E - Introduction to Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. An examination of the Western vision of morality through the careful study of selected writings from Aristotle, Kant and Mill. Additional works in ethics may supplement primary readings.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • PHL 112E - Intro Ethics and Environment

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An introductory-level ethics course with a special interest in the natural environment. The course will (a) introduce students to the three classical traditions in ethics - virtue, Kantianism, and utilitarianism, (b) ground these theories in questions about the moral status of non-humans and our moral duties to non-humans, (c) include an applied section that covers animal welfare, biotechnology, and other current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • PHL 114E - Intro to Political Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. An examination of the issues of political ethics through the careful study of selected writings from the three great Western political traditions: classical natural law theory, modern individualism, and contemporary distributive justice.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • PHL 191 - 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.

  • PHL 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor and the Internship Services Office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHL 210E - Moral Philosophy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., philosophy major or minor, or consent of instr.  An examination of leading approaches to moral philosophy through a careful reading of classical texts in the Western tradition.  A more thorough treatment of the material offered in PHL 110E.  Intended primarily for philosophy majors and minors.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • PHL 233 - Intro to Logic: Deduction

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Understanding general principles of reasoning and the habits of clear and correct thinking. Emphasis on the analysis of the logical structure of claims in natural language and the skills of elementary deductive inference.

  • PHL 235 - Intro to Logic: Induction

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PHL 233 or equivalent, or consent of instr.  A study of the formal principles of reasoning from evidence. 

  • PHL 241N - Hist & Philosophy of Science

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. The epistemological and metaphysical developments of natural philosophy or science. The origins of science in ancient Greece, and its subsequent developments during the scientific revolution. Developments in biology, especially Darwinism and genetics, and developments in physics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHL 261Y - History of Ancient Philosophy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to the central works of Plato and Aristotle, with an overview of Presocratic and Hellenistic philosophy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • PHL 262Y - History of Modern Philosophy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. A survey of the history of philosophy from Descartes to Kant, which includes other continental rationalists and the British Empiricists.
    Course Attributes:
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • PHL 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.

  • PHL 292 - Independent Study

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

  • PHL 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHL 301 - Knowledge and Reality

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing or consent of instr. Selected topics in one or more of the following areas: epistemology (the study of knowledge), philosophy of science, metaphysics. Intended primarily for non-majors.

  • PHL 311 - The Good, Right, Beautiful

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing or consent of instr. Selected topics in one or more of the following areas: ethics, philosophy of mind/action, aesthetics. Intended primarily for non-majors.

  • PHL 316 - Historical Figures in Phil

    Credits: 3. (R-9)Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing or consent of instr. Study of one or more historically significant philosophers. Intended primarily for non-majors.

  • PHL 321E - Philosophy & Biomedical Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., upper-division standing or consent of instr.  An examination of ethical problems raised by the practice of medicine and by recent developments in medically-related biological sciences.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • PHL 323 - Ethics of Climate Change

    Credits: 3. This course examines some of the fundamental issues raised by global climate change and considers how environmental ethics might help to address these issues. Students will become acquainted with the essential elements of climate change science and be provided with an introduction to contemporary approaches to environmental ethics that have developed out of the primary ethical traditions of western thought: deontological (Kantian) ethics, utilitarian ethics, and virtue ethics. In addition, the course examines alternative understandings of the appropriate relationship between humans and the natural world including: “Deep Ecology” and Native American perspectives.

  • PHL 351 - Philosophy and Feminism

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing or consent of instr. Study of what distinguishes feminist from traditional approaches to ethics. May also examine other relevant areas of philosophy, including epistemology, political theory, philosophy of science and environment.

  • PHL 363H - Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Examination of the thought of the philosophers of Greece and Rome as expressed in original works read in English translation. Ancient philosophy studied within its historical, linguistic and cultural setting. 
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • PHL 370 - Philosophy of Religion

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Prereq., upper-division standing or consent of instr.  An examination of one or more of the classic problems of Western philosophy of religion, such as the traditional arguments for and against the existence of God, the relationship of faith and reason, the status of religious experience, the problem of evil, and the problem of reconciling divine omniscience with human freedom.

  • PHL 390 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the background and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • PHL 391 - 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.

  • PHL 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • PHL 394 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • PHL 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHL 405 - 20th Century Analytic Phil

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, PHL 233, and PHL 262Y, or consent of instr.  Intensive study of the work of one or more philosophers (such as Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein) or historical introduction to the major issues and figures of 20th century philosophy in the analytic tradition (with readings from Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, Quine and others).

  • PHL 406 - Contemp Issues Analytic Phil

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, PHL 233, and PHL 262Y, or consent of instr.  Examination of contemporary issues in analytic philosophy focusing on one or more of the following topics:  philosophy of language, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind.

  • PHL 412 - Ethics and Public Affairs

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. Examination of morally relevant issues in government, journalism, education and other social institutions. Issues considered may include just war theory, deception, confidentiality, conflict of interest, privacy, paternalism responsibilities in conflict with other institutions, and responsibilities across national boundaries, among others.

  • PHL 422 - Environmental Philosophy

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. Critical exploration of selected philosophical and literary texts pertinent to the ethics of human relationships with the natural environment.

  • PHL 427 - Topics in Philosophy of Art

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. Examination of philosophical problems related to particular arts and discussion of the nature of the arts. Topics considered may include music, visual arts, literature, and film.

  • PHL 429 - Philosophy in Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. Philosophical thought in selected works of literature.

  • PHL 445 - Central Issues Phil of Science

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. A consideration of philosophical issues relating to the nature of modern physical science: method, explanation, theory, progress, space/time, causality, relation of science to philosophy.

  • PHL 449 - Hist Moral and Political Phil

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. Reading and interpretation of selected writings in the history of moral philosophy and/or political philosophy.

  • PHL 450 - Contemp Moral/Political Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. Recent theories in ethics and their implications; recent work in political theory, emphasizing contemporary liberalism and its critics.

  • PHL 455 - Phil of Society and Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing and PHL 210E, or consent of instr. A philosophical examination of cultural forces shaping modern society, forces such as science, technology, or domesticity.

  • PHL 462 - Early Modern Philosophy

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, and PHL 262Y, or consent of instr. Intensive study of the work of one or more of the major philosophers from the early modern period (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, Hume).

  • PHL 464 - Kant

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, and PHL 262Y, or consent of instr. Reading and interpretation of selected works.

  • PHL 465 - Plato

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, and PHL 261Y, or consent of instr.  Reading and interpretation of selected works.

  • PHL 466 - Aristotle

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, and PHL 261Y, or consent of instr. Reading and interpretation of selected works.

  • PHL 467 - 19th Century Continental Phil

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, and PHL 262Y, or consent of instr. Intensive study of the work of one or more 19th century continental philosophers (such as Hegel, Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Marx, Nietzsche).

  • PHL 468 - 20th Century Continental Phil

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing, PHL 210E, and PHL 262Y, or consent of instr. Intensive study of the work of one or more 20th century continental philosophers (such as Heidegger, Husserl, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, Ricoeur, Derrida) or several texts representing a major movement in 20th century continental thought (such as Phenomenology, Existentialism, Hermeneutics, Post-structuralism).

  • PHL 490 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the background and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • PHL 491 - 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.

  • PHL 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • PHL 494 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • PHL 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHL 499 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered spring. Prereq., senior standing and philosophy major or philosophy minor, or consent of instr. Research in problems in philosophy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PHL 501 - Philosophy of Technology

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered once every two years. Reading and interpretation of selected writings that address central issues in the philosophy of technology. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 502 - Topics in Value Theory

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered once every two years. Reading and interpretation of selected writings in value theory. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 504 - Topics in Environ Philosophy

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered yearly. Same as ENST 504. Critical study/discussion of current (as well as benchmark) texts and issues in environmental ethics, environmental politics, and the philosophy of ecology. Interdisciplinary; open to interested students from all disciplines. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 505 - Issues in the Anthropocene

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered once every two years. Reading and interpretation of selected writings in contemporary environmental philosophy. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 507 - Philosophical Foundations of Ecology

    Credits: 3. Offered once every two years. In this seminar we will look at some of the key papers in philosophy of ecology (and perhaps, more broadly, environmental philosophy). Some of the topics covered will be: whether nature can be thought to be in balance, the complexity-stability debate, the role and nature of models in ecology, whether there are laws of ecology, whether communities and ecosystems are "super-organisms" or simple aggregates, what biodiversity is and why we should care about it.

  • PHL 510 - Phil Forum Colloquium

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., graduate standing. Discussion and further exploration of issues presented at the weekly Philosophy Forum. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 590 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the background and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • PHL 591 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 592 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 593 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Faculty-Led Study Abroad

  • PHL 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • PHL 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHL 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered every semester. Prereq., approval of a thesis proposal by the student's thesis committee. Level: Graduate

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  • ASTR 131N - Planetary Astronomy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., high school algebra and geometry. An introduction to observational, historical, and planetary astronomy. Students will have a chance to visit UM's state-of-the-art planetarium and observe with our 0.4 meter telescope.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ASTR 132N - Stars, Galaxies, and Universe

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., high school algebra and geometry. An introduction to stars, stellar evolution, galaxies, and cosmology. Students will have a chance to visit UM’s state-of-the-art planetarium and observe with our 0.4 meter telescope.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ASTR 134N - Planetary Astronomy Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., ASTR 131N Laboratory exercises in observational and planetary astronomy. Students will have a chance to visit UM's state-of-the-art planetarium and observe with our 0.4 meter telescope.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ASTR 135N - Stars Galaxies andUniverse Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., ASTR 132N. Laboratory exercises in observational, stellar, and galactic astronomy. Students will have a chance to visit UM’s state-of-the-art planetarium and observe with our 0.4 meter telescope.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ASTR 142N - The Evolving Universe

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., working knowledge of precalculus (ie., college algebra and college trigonometry). Overview of recent developments in planetary system formation, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Some astronomical observing required outside of normal class hours.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • ASTR 191 - 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.

  • ASTR 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internship graduation limit 6

  • ASTR 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ASTR 351 - Planetary Science

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., PHSX 215N-216N or 205N-206N and M 162 or 171. Same as GEO 317. Physical and geological characteristics of planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids, with an emphasis on comparative planetology.

  • ASTR 353 - Galactic Astrophysics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., ASTR 132N, PHSX 217N-218N, M 273. The nature of the Milky Way galaxy and other galaxies, galactic evolution, the large scale structure of the universe, active galaxies and quasars, and cosmology, including the early universe.

  • ASTR 362 - Observational Astronomy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years.  Prereq., ASTR 132N or 142N, PHXS 217N-218N.  Laboratory study of the probabilistic behavior of light, data acquisition with telescopes, digital imaging and spectroscopy.  Emphasis on fundamental statistical tools, scientific computer programming, and written and oral presentation of scientific results.

  • ASTR 363 - Stellar Astr & Astrophys I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., ASTR 132N, M 273, and PHSX 217N-218N; PHSX 343 recommended. Detailed application of physical laws to determine the nature of the stars; analysis of stellar spectra and atmospheres; solar astrophysics; structure of stars and their evolution.

  • ASTR 365 - Stellar Ast & Astrophys II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., ASTR 363. Continuation of ASTR 363.

  • ASTR 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ASTR 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ASTR 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ASTR 494 - Senior Capstone Seminar

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior or senior standing in physics. Each student will present a seminar on research performed prior to or during their senior year.

  • ASTR 499 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior or senior standing in physics. Each student will present a seminar on research performed prior to or during their senior year.

Electrical Engineering

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  • EELE 201 - Circuits I for Engineering

    Credits: 4. Prereq., PHSX 217N and EGEN 101. Introduction to circuit analysis; Ohm's and Kirchhoff's Laws; resistors, capacitors, inductors, dependent sources, ideal op-amps; the complete response of first order circuits; complex frequency and phasors; steady-state AC circuits, coupled inductors and ideal transformers.

  • EELE 203 - Circuits II for Engineers

    Credits: 4. Prereq., EELE 201; Coreq., M 274. Natural and forced response of R-L-C circuits, frequency response of R-L-C circuits and Bode plots, frequency response, slew-rate and DC imperfections of real op-amps; Laplace Transform, Fourier series and Fourier Transform techniques in circuit analysis; basic R-L-C and op-amp filters; two port networks.

General engineering Core

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  • EGEN 101 - Intro to Eng Cal & Prob Solv

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., M 151, or M 121 and M 122, or M 171 or M 172 or ALEX score of 5 or Maplesoft score of 15. An introduction to engineering calculations, problem solving, and design. Students are taught to solve and present engineering problems on computers using spreadsheet and graphic software (AutoCAD). In addition, there will be discussions on engineering failures and engineering ethics.

  • EGEN 201 - Engineering Statics

    Credits: 3. Prereq., PHSX 215N, M 171; prereq., or coreq., M 172. Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; addition and resolution of forces, vector algebra, moments and couples, resultants and static equilibrium, equivalent force systems, centroids, center of gravity, free body method of analysis, two and three dimensional equilibrium, trusses, frames, friction, and method of virtual work.

  • EGEN 202 - Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics

    Credits: 3. Prereq., EGEN 201, M 172. Particle and rigid body kinematics and kinetics; rectilinear, curvilinear, and relative motion, equations of motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, systems of particles, rotation, rotating axes, rigid body analysis, angular momentum, vibration, and time response.

  • EGEN 335 - Fluid Mechanics

    Credits: 3. Prereq., EGEN 201, M 311. An introduction to the basic concepts of fluid mechanics including the fundamental properties of fluids, fluid statics, kinematics of fluid motion, and similitude. The conservation of mass, energy, and momentum are introduced with applications to compressible and incompressible fluids. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers are introduced.

Physics

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  • PHSX 101 - Freshman Physics Experience

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. This course is intended for all incoming students either majoring in physics or considering majoring in physics. This seminar course presents an overview of the undergraduate experience as a physics major. Seminars on recent developments in physics and astronomy and opportunities for undergraduate involvement in research and instruction are included.

  • PHSX 102 - Preparation for Physics

    Credits: 2. Intended primarily for students who wish to learn or review preparatory material to succeed in the algebra-based physics sequence. Basic physical quantities and their mathematical relationships will be explored along with development of problem solving skills. The course also includes selected mathematical topics, such as trigonometry and vectors that are essential for studying physics.

  • PHSX 141N - Einstein's Relativity

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., working knowledge of high school physics and high school calculus, or consent of instr. Modern theoretical study of space, time, the principle of relativity, and its implications. Analysis of apparent paradoxes, and applications to particle physics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 191 - 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.

  • PHSX 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHSX 205N - College Physics I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., M 122 or 151 or equivalent, and prereq. or coreq. PHSX 206N.  Mechanics, sound, and heat.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the lecture portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 205N-207N and 215N-217N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 206N - College Physics I Laboratory

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq. or coreq., PHSX 205N.  Mechanics, sound, and heat.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the laboratory portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 206N-208N and 216N-218N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 207N - College Physics II

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq. PHSX 205N and prereq. or coreq., PHSX 208N.  Electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the lecture portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 205N-207N and 215N-217N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 208N - College Physics II Laboratory

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., PHSX 206N, prereq, or coreq., PHSX 207N.  Electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics.  For non-physical science majors.  This course satisfies the laboratory portion of medical school requirements in general physics.  Credit not allowed for both PHSX 206N-208N and 216N-218N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 215N - Fund of Physics w/Calc I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., PHSX 216N and M 171 or equiv. This course satisfies the lecture portion of medical and technical school requirements in general physics. Mechanics, fluids, waves and sound. Credit not allowed for both PHSX 215N-216N-217N-218N and 205N-206N-207N-208N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 216N - Physics Laboratory I w/Calc

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Coreq., PHSX 215N. This course satisfies the laboratory portion of medical and technical school requirements in general physics. Mechanics, fluids, waves, and sound. Credit not allowed for both PHSX 215N-216N-217N-218N and 205N-206N-207N-208N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 217N - Fund of Physics w/Calc II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., PHSX 215N, and prereq. or coreq. PHSX 218, and prereq. or coreq., M 172 or equivalent. This course satisfies the lecture portion of medical and technical school requirements in general physics. Heat, electricity, magnetism, and light. Credit not allowed for both PHSX 215N-216N-217N-218N and 205N-206N-207N-208N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 218N - Physics Laboratory II w/Calc

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., PHSX 215N, coreq., PHSX 217N. This course satisfies the laboratory portion of medical and technical school requirements in general physics. Heat, electricity, magnetism, and light. Credit not allowed for both PHSX 215N-216N-217N-218N and 205N-206N-207N-208N.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 225N - Gen Science: Phys & Chem Sci

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 095 or equiv. Integrated lectures, discussions, laboratory exercises, and demonstrations on topics in chemical and physical science for prospective elementary school teachers and the non-scientist. A two-hour laboratory session is required each week.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Lab Course (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PHSX 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • PHSX 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Omnibus Course

  • PHSX 301 - Intro Theoretical Physics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M 273; coreq., PHSX 217N-218N. Selected topics from applied linear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations, vector analysis, complex variables, and Fourier series. Applications to classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics.

  • PHSX 311 - Oscillations and Waves

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., PHSX 217N-218N or 207N-208N; Prereq. or coreq. M 273. Detailed study of oscillations and waves at the intermediate level, to develop physical intuition and mathematical skills needed for analyzing a wide range of periodic phenomena encountered in physics.

  • PHSX 320 - Classical Mechanics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PHSX 301, M 311. Topics in classical mechanics at the intermediate level, emphasizing Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics.

  • PHSX 323 - Intermediate Physics Lab

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PHSX 217N-218N or PHSX 207N-208N and PHSX 311. Laboratory course in the application of analog and digital electronics to experimental physics, with additional emphasis on data analysis techniques.

  • PHSX 327 - Optics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PHSX 311. Intermediate level study of light and optics, including geometrical optics, wave optics, optical instruments, coherence, polarization, and special topics.

  • PHSX 330 - Communicating Physics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., PHSX 217N-218N or PHSX 207N-208N. Oral and written communication skills in physics, to include teaching high school and college physics, presenting seminars, and writing technical and non-technical physics articles.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PHSX 333 - Computational Physics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., PHSX 217N-218N; coreq., any upper-division PHXS course. Solution of advanced problems in physics using computational methods. Students will learn a variety of numerical methods, including FORTRAN programming techniques.

  • PHSX 343 - Modern Physics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., one year of college physics; coreq., M 273. Includes historical background for development of modern physics and an introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics. Credit not allowed for graduate degree in physics.

  • PHSX 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • PHSX 392 - Honors Physics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research in topics of current interest in physics.

  • PHSX 423 - Electricity & Magnetism I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq, PHSx 301. Electricity and magnetism at the intermediate level.

  • PHSX 425 - Electricity & Magnetism II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PHSX 423. Continuation of PHSX 423. Electricity and magnetism at the intermediate level.

  • PHSX 444 - Advanced Physics Lab

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PHSX 343 or equiv., PHSX 327 or equiv.; PHSX 322 suggested but not required. Advanced experiments in classical and modern physics, including optics, spectroscopy, laser science, atomic, nuclear, and particle physics, Data analysis techniques for experimental scientists. Recommended for students entering graduate school in any experimental science.

  • PHSX 446 - Thermodyn & Stat Mech

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., PHSX 343; coreq., M 311. Topics in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.

  • PHSX 451 - Elementary Particle Physics

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate odd years. Prereq., PHSX 301 and PHSX 343. This course will provide a sound introduction to the Standard Model of particle physics introducing students to the fundamental particles, fundamental forces, and the Feynman calculus.

  • PHSX 461 - Quantum Mechanics I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PHSX 311, PHSX 343; prereq. or coreq., M 311.   Introduction to quantum mechanics. Topics include Schroedinger equation, piecewise constant potential, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom, angular momentum theory, electron spin.

  • PHSX 462 - Quantum Mechanics II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PHSX 461 or consent of instr. Advanced topics in quantum mechanics including linear vector spaces and Dirac notation, quantum dynamics, time-dependent perturbation theory, and scattering theory.

  • PHSX 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., PHSX 461 or consent of instr. Studies of a topic in advanced modern physics including nuclear physics, solid state physics, and quantum optics. The topic chosen will vary according to instructor.

  • PHSX 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. University omnibus option for independent work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Omnibus Course

  • PHSX 499 - Senior Capstone Seminar

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior or senior standing in physics. Each student will present a seminar on research performed prior to or during their senior year.

  • PHSX 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHSX 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Research in selected physics topics. Level: Graduate

  • PHSX 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PHSX 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Thesis preparation and execution. Level: Graduate

Political Science

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  • PSCI 151 - Intro to Civic Engagement

    Credits: 2. This course is an extensive service learning course that requires students to conduct at least 55 hours of volunteer work. Students participate in community needs analysis, organization analysis, and long term volunteer work.

  • PSCI 191 - 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.

  • PSCI 191S - 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
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • PSCI 192 - Independent Study

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

  • PSCI 210S - Intro to American Government

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Not open to senior level political science majors except with consent of instructor. Constitutional principles, structures, and the political processes of the national government.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • PSCI 220S - Intro to Comparative Govt

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Not open to senior level political science majors except with consent of instr. Introduction to the basic political concepts, themes, values and dilemmas as they apply to the world's diverse societies and cultures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • PSCI 227 - Global Health Issues

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Treats current public-health challenges in industrialized and low-income countries, including chronic and infectious illnesses.  In comparative perspective, the course explores the individual, environmental, resource, and governance context of public-health policy, interventions, and outcomes and address questions of human rights and ethics, health equity and justice, regional problems  and contributors, and the concerns of vulnerable populations along with possibilities for health advocacy.

  • PSCI 230X - Intro to International Rel

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Not open to senior level political science majors except with consent of instr. Review of the evolution of the nation-state system and survey of contemporary international actors, issues and forces for stability and change.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • PSCI 250E - Intro to Political Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Analysis of the various attempts (from Plato to Marx) to explain, instruct, and justify the distribution of political power in society. Emphasis is placed upon those theories whose primary concern is to define the nature of the "good" society.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • PSCI 320 - Exp Offering: Comp Politics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R- 6) Offered intermittently. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of comparative politics.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 321 - Post-Communist Politics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq junior standing or consent of instructor. Historical and contemporary analysis of politics in post-communist states with an emphasis on Eastern Europe and Russia.

  • PSCI 322 - Politics of Europe

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. Comparative analysis of parliamentary forms of government and politics with emphasis on Great Britain, France and Germany.

  • PSCI 324 - Climate Policies: China & U.S.

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Same as CCS 324. Explores historic, current, and future greenhouse-gas emissions of the United States and China, reasons why both are the two largest C02 emitters, and prevailing national and subnational government policies and nongovernmental actions that affect emissions mitigation and adaptation.

  • PSCI 325 - Politics of Latin America

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing. Latin American politics from both historical and contemporary perspectives.

  • PSCI 326 - Politics of Africa

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. Development of the political systems of sub-Saharan Africa. Analysis of the interaction between African and Western social, political, and economic forces. Consideration of African political thought.

  • PSCI 327 - Politics of Mexico

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. A review of contemporary politics of Mexico from the Revolution to the present.

  • PSCI 328 - Politics of China

    Credits: 3. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. Institutions and political development in China.

  • PSCI 330 - Exp Offering: Intrnt Relations

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of international relations.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 332 - Global Environmental Pol.

    Credits: 3. Offered fall. Prereq. PSCI 230X and junior standing or consent of instructor. This course focuses on the unique set of collective action problems faced by global actors in the governance of the environment and the institutions they use to overcome those problems. Themes include the tragedy of the commons, climate change, and environmental security.

  • PSCI 334 - International Security

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. Prereq. PSCI 230 and junior standing or consent of instr. Explores the meaning, sources, and future of human, national, and international security. Considers a range of historical and contemporary threats (interstate war, civil war, terrorism, crime, natural disaster, human accident, disease, and deprivation), assesses the vulnerability of individuals and states to each threat, and evaluates national and international strategies to reduce them.

  • PSCI 335 - American Foreign Policy

    Credits: 3. Prereq., PSCI 230X and junior standing or consent of instr. American diplomatic, economic and defense policies since World War II and their significance in international politics.

  • PSCI 336 - European Union

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq junior standing or consent of instructor. Historical and contemporary analysis of political and economic integration in Europe with a focus on the political system of the European Union.

  • PSCI 337 - Model United Nations

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., sophomore standing or consent of instr. History and structure of the UN. Contemporary global problems, and the UN's role in addressing them. Class has both active learning and service learning dimensions. Students plan, organize and run the annual Montana Model UN high school conference.

  • PSCI 340 - Exp Offering: American Govt

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of American government.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 341 - Political Parties and Election

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., PSCI 210S and junior standing. Political party organization, nominations, campaigns and elections in the United States.

  • PSCI 342 - Media, Public Opinion, Polling

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSCI 210S. Study of the role played by mass media in shaping public opinion, policy agendas, and governmental institutions.

  • PSCI 344 - State and Local Government

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSCI 210S and junior standing. Analysis of American state and local government with emphasis on governmental organization, intergovernmental relations, local government powers, and self-government charters. Special attention to Montana.

  • PSCI 346 - American Presidency

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSCI 210S. The constitutional foundation and evolution of the executive branch, the structure of the office and executive functions and powers.

  • PSCI 348 - US Multicultural Politics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Examines the politics of diversity in the U.S., including national community, identity, citizenship, immigration, assimilation, and racial issues such as voting rights, affirmative action, segregation and integration, and public opinion.

  • PSCI 350 - Exp Offering: Political Theory

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of political theory.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 352 - American Political Thought

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PSCI 250E or consent of instr. The study of representative political thinkers is used to illustrate the theme of American democracy as a multifaceted experiment with self-government.

  • PSCI 354 - Contemp Issues in Pol Theory

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently in autumn. Prereq., PSCI 250E or consent of instr. and junior standing. Topics variable. Research and assessment of current political and social issues through the study of a representative text and related literature.

  • PSCI 357 - Ancient & Medieval Pol Phil

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. The classical western tradition, beginning with the ancient Greeks, spanning the Christian era, and ending with the high Renaissance period. Examination of the political ideas/values of these different times, exploring broad questions concerning human nature, the origins of the state, and the meaning of legitimate authority.

  • PSCI 360 - Exp Offering: Public Admin

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental or onetime offerings in the subfield of public administration or policy.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 361 - Public Administration

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSCI 210S and junior standing. Legal and institutional setting of the administrative system; dynamics of organization and processes of public management.

  • PSCI 365 - Pub Policy Issues and Analysis

    Credits: 3. Examines a variety of public policy issues including economic, social welfare, health care, environmental and criminal justice policy.  Emphasis is placed on substantive policies and policy analysis.

  • PSCI 370 - Courts and Judicial Politics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PSCI 210S and junior standing. Introduction to American courts with emphasis on judicial policy making.

  • PSCI 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 400 - Adv Writing in Pol Science

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered every term. Coreq., any upper-division political science course. Designed for political science students to satisfy their upper-division writing expectation for the major or for students desiring additional experience in writing.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PSCI 401 - Nonprofit Hum Resource Mgt

    Credits: 2. On-line course offered every year.  Addresses human resource needs specific to nonprofits, including payroll, employment law, and other legal issues.

  • PSCI 402 - Nonprofit Volunteer Mgt

    Credits: 2. On-line course offered every year.  Addresses the process of recruiting and retaining volunteers at a nonprofit organization, including case studies and hands-on projects.

  • PSCI 403 - Nonprofit Prog Plan & Eval

    Credits: 2. On-line course offered every year.  Explores program planning for nonprofits from top-to-bottom, including needs assessment and evaluation.

  • PSCI 405 - Nonprofit Advocacy

    Credits: 2. On-line course offered every year.  Explores and reviews the role of nonprofit organizations in advocacy.

  • PSCI 406 - Nonprofit Board Management

    Credits: 2. Online course offered every year.  Explores policymaking and fundraising roles and responsibilities of the board; strategies for board recruitment, orientation, and evaluation; and executive director/board relationships. 

  • PSCI 410 - Nonprofit Strategic Plan

    Credits: 2. Online course offered every year.  This course explores the importance of visionary leadership and strategic planning to the success of nonprofit agencies.

  • PSCI 411 - Nonprofit Grant Writing

    Credits: 2. Online course offered every year. Students learn how to write the essential parts of a grant proposal and how to search for appropriate funding sources. 

  • PSCI 412 - Nonprofit Fundraising

    Credits: 2. Online course offered every year.  The course will cover all major aspects of a fundraising plan including: annual fund, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, grants and special events. The course will also give students the foundation and tools needed to implement these plans into action.

  • PSCI 413 - Nonprofit Financial Mgt

    Credits: 2. Online course offered every year.  This course explores special issues related to nonprofit financials including accounting basics, budgeting, financial statement ratios, management controls and nonprofit income tax reporting processes.

  • PSCI 420 - Exp Offering: Comp Politics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of comparative politics.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 422 - Revolution & Reform in China

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. A history of the rise and fall of the Maoist regime and the complicated impact of the epochal post Mao reform movement.

  • PSCI 430 - Exp Offering: Intrnt Relations

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of international relations.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 431 - Politics of Global Migration

    Credits: 3. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. Exploration of the elective and forced migration of peoples within countries and across national boundaries. Geographical coverage includes Asia, North and Central America, Africa, and Europe. Attention to policy and gender issues surrounding economic and political migration.

  • PSCI 433 - International Law & Org

    Credits: 3. Offered fall. Prereq. PSCI 230 and junior standing or consent of instr. Introduction to classical principles and contemporary issues of the law of nations and the organizations created to facilitate international cooperation.

  • PSCI 440 - Exp Offering: American Govt

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of American government.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 442 - Environmental Policy

    Credits: 3. Prereq., PSCI 210S. This course surveys environmental politics and policy, primarily in the United States. We will examine the nature and scope of environmental, energy, and natural resource problems; contrasting perspectives on their severity and policy implications; the goals and strategies of the environmental community and its opponents; public opinion on the environment; scientific, economic, political, and institutional forces that shape policymaking and implementation; approaches to environmental policy analysis; and selected issues in environmental policy both within the U.S. and globally.

  • PSCI 443 - Politics of Social Movements

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. The role of social movements in shaping the politics of power, reflected in public policy, electoral politics, relations of class, race, and gender, and people's understanding of the world and their place in it.

  • PSCI 444 - Am Political Participation

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSCI 210S. Examination of the individual and institutional factors affecting voter turnout, the influences on voter decision making, and non-electoral forms of participation in the United States.

  • PSCI 445 - Political Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Applies psychological theories such as personality, emotion, cognition, and social influence to political attitudes and actions, including political opinion formation, conformity, prejudice, genocide, and political leadership.

  • PSCI 448 - Health Care Policy

    Credits: 3. offered autumn. Focuses on sociopolitical environment influencing health policy in the United States including health politics and policy development, political structure and process, health care financing, public opinion and special interest groups, political leadership, policy reform and global health. 

  • PSCI 449 - Environmental Health Policy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Focuses on environmental health policy in the U.S., its evolution, current status, and areas of change.

  • PSCI 450 - Exp Offering: Political Theory

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental or one-time offerings in the subfield of political theory.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 452 - Utopianism and its Critics

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing. Examination of classic and contemporary utopias, from Plato's Republicto Barbara Goodwin's Justice by Lottery as well as their critics.

  • PSCI 453 - Modern Political Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSCI 250E or consent of instr and Junior Level or higher. Analysis of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, James and John Stuart Mill, Marx and Lenin with regard to their "modern" views of the purpose(s) of political inquiry, the nature of citizenship and popular sovereignty. Particular attention to contemporary implications of ideas.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • PSCI 460 - Exp Offering: Public Admin

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing. Experimental or onetime offerings in the subfield of public administration or policy.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 461 - Administrative Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSCI 210S and junior standing. The legal foundations of public administration with emphasis on legislative delegation, administrative rulemaking and adjudication, judicial review, and public participation.

  • PSCI 462 - Human Resource Management

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Study of the essential elements of human resource management, including analysis and evaluation of work, and the selection, management, and evaluation of public employees.

  • PSCI 463 - Development Administration

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. Study of the functions and processes of public administration in the Third World. Focus on alleviating poverty and underdevelopment. Includes project design and development planning activities.

  • PSCI 466 - Nonprofit Adm & Pub Svc

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing. Investigation of the aspects involved in nonprofit management and public service and the complexity of the role of nonprofit organizations in society.

  • PSCI 467 - Adv Nonprofit Adm

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PSCI 466. In-depth exploration of the special issues related to nonprofit management including fund raising, budgeting, and program planning.

  • PSCI 468 - Public Policy

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., Junior standing. Follows specific policy problem through each stage of the public policy cycle, including how policy is formulated in the legislative branch, implemented by the executive branch and reviewed by the judicial branch.

  • PSCI 469 - Ethics and Public Policy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Focuses on the ethical challenges faced by public servants in government agencies.

  • PSCI 471 - American Constitutional Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing or consent of instr. Survey of U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of the U.S. Constitution's provisions on separation of powers, federalism, civil rights, and civil liberties.

  • PSCI 474 - Civil Rights Seminar

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PSCI 471 or consent of instr. Intensive analysis, discussion, and writing about key U.S. Supreme Court constitutional cases on expression, religion, privacy, criminal justice, and discrimination.

  • PSCI 480 - Research Goals and Strategies

    Credits: 3. We explore the main methods used in political science research, focusing on research design, best research practices, and pitfalls in research. Students develop their own research design as the final course project.

  • PSCI 481 - Origins of Democracy and Authoritarianism

    Credits: 3. Prereq., PSCI 220S. This course will examine in some detail the meaning of the terms "democracy" and "authoritarianism" in a way that permits measurement and analysis, and then seek to explain conditions under which regimes or political systems that can be given the respective appellations emerge.

  • PSCI 482 - Politics of the World Economy

    Credits: 3. Prereq., PSCI 220S and PSCI 230X. This course is an introduction to some basic concepts, tools, and problems in international political economy. Particularly, it seeks to examine the implications of the ‘economic’ relations among ‘states’ (the terms are in quotes because we will further examine these concepts in some depth throughout the class). Co-convened with PSCI 582.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • PSCI 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. and junior standing.Experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • 15 cr grad limit/Spec Topics

  • PSCI 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., nine credits in political science courses numbered at the 300- or 400-level and consent of instr. Research in fields appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • 7 cr grad limit/In Stdy/Intern

  • PSCI 498 - Intern/coop education/omnibus

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered every term. Prereq., sophomore standing and consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Offered credit/no credit only. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PSCI 501 - Public Administration

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Advanced analysis of processes of public management; examination of public administrators' involvement in policy making. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 503 - Policy Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The role of public administrators in the policymaking process with emphasis on methods of policy analysis and program evaluation. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 504 - Organization Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Concepts and theories relevant to the administration of complex organizations, including administrative structure, behavior, process and functions. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 505 - Budgeting & Finance

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Seminar focusing on principles of public finance and analysis of budgeting as a primary tool of public sector management. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 520 - Comparative Government

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing or consent of instr. Concentrated reading and examination of selected subject areas in the field of comparative government. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 521 - Globalization

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., senior or graduate standing or consent of instr. Critical examination of contemporary globalization topics from a number of theoretical and political perspectives. Topics include but are not limited to international political economy, security, social movements, democratization, international development, climate change, immigration, and global governance. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 522 - Human Resource Management

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Study of the essential elements of human resource management, including analysis and evaluation of work, and the selection, management, and evaluation of public employees. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 523 - Administrative Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. The legal foundations of public administration with emphasis on legislative delegation, administrative rulemaking and adjudication, judicial review, and public participation. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 524 - Management Skills

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Focus on developing the skills required of managers in nonprofit and government organizations, such as competency in self-assessment, oral and written presentations, managing stress, communicating supportively, motivating, managing conflict, empowering and delegating, succeeding in multicultural contexts, and participating in interviews. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 525 - Strategic Planning

    Credits: 3. Prereq., graduate student. Focus on the means by which public and nonprofit agencies can carry out their missions effectively. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 526 - Issues in State Government

    Credits: 3. Examination of the evolution and development of state governments since the founding period by focusing on the basic political institutions and a broad range of public policy issues that affect governing in the states. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 527 - Performance Measurement

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Focus on the process by which organizations routinely and systematically gather data to assess progress in achieving their goals. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 529 - Intro to Nonprofit Orgs

    Credits: 3. This course is one of the core courses required for MPA students completing the Nonprofit Administration Track. The course provides an introduction to nonprofit organizations and the nonprofit sector within which they are embedded. It investigates such topics as the nature of the nonprofit sector, the diverse kinds of nonprofits in existence, the phenomenon of charitable giving, philanthropy, and volunteering, and the legal framework that establishes nonprofit organizations and regulates their activities. This course is appropriate for graduate students from many disciplines in addition to MPA students due to the diverse nature of the nonprofit sector in fields such as environmental studies, communication studies, sociology, social work and law. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 530 - International Relations

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Concentrated reading and examination of selected subject areas in the field of international relations. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 540 - American Government

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Concentrated reading and examination of selected subject areas in the field of American government. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 547 - Legislative Relations

    Credits: 3. Online course offered every other year. Focuses on the methods and issues involved in establishing effective working relationships between agencies and the legislative process. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 550 - Political Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Concentrated reading and examination of selected subject areas in the field of political theory. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 553 - Political Theory

    Credits: 3. Ccovers political thinkers from the 16th c., beginning with Thomas Hobbes, to the early 20th century, ending with Marx. Graduate students will consider a fundamental question: what is the purpose of political inquiry? A fundamental question precisely because what people take to be the purpose of political theory determines what they study, who they study, and how they study it. Co-convening course with PSCI 453.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • PSCI 561 - Ethics in Public Admin

    Credits: 3. Prereq., Graduate student. Online course offered every other year. Explores the role of ethics and integrity in public administration and the moral obligations of citizenship. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 563 - Improving Work Culture

    Credits: 3. Online course offered every other year.  Focuses on the complexity of the core components of strategic management: program culture and work process management and the considerations necessary to institutionalize positive change. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 582 - Politics of the World Economy

    Credits: 3. Prereq., PSCI 220S and PSCI 230X. This course is a graduate-level introduction to some basic concepts, tools, and problems in international and comparative political economy. Particularly, it seeks to examine the implications of the ‘economic’ relations among ‘states’ (the terms are in quotes because we will further examine these concepts in some depth throughout the class). Co-convened with PSCI 482.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • PSCI 586 - MA Research Project

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instructor. Offered as Credit/No Credit only. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Topic varies. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 595 - 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. Level: Graduate

  • PSCI 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • PSCI 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Offered credit/no credit only. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PSCI 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Biology-Human

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  • BIOH 380 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

    Credits: 3. Prereq., BIOB 260 and BIOH 280. The material covered will give students a practical knowledge of the subcellular organization and function of the nervous system. Students will learn how brain energy metabolism is a dynamic, and highly regulated process. We will explore the variety forms of neuronal chemical communication that may not conform to basic concepts of synaptic signaling. We will study processes that are involved in the growth and guidance of axons leading to the formation as well as the elimination of synapses. We will learn about the processes that are involved in the regulation of sexual differentiation of the nervous system. We will explore the basic mechanisms involved in learning and memory. Finally, Students will learn about the molecular and cellular mechanisms associated with neurodegenerative disease.

  • BIOH 441 - CNS Diseases

    Credits: 3. This course is designed as a special topics course within the new neuroscience major that focuses on developing an understanding of common diseases affecting the Central Nervous System (CNS), such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, epilepsy, etc.) For each of the CNS disorders surveyed (which will vary from year to year), an emphasis will be placed on framing the symptoms and etiology of the disease within the context of the normal neuronal function at the anatomical, cellular and molecular levels. Where feasible, lectures will be supplemented with presentations by clinicians with expertise in the field. Students will also develop an appreciation for the linkages between basic and translational research in neurological diseases as well as the importance of disease models in the development of new therapies.

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  • PSYX 100S - Intro to Psychology

    Credits: 4. Offered every term. Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals. Credit not allowed for both PSY 100S and PSYC 100S.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • PSYX 105 - Careers in Psychology

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Exploration of the various careers available in the general area of mental health research and practice.

  • PSYX 120 - Research Methods I

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Experimental and other quantitative methods employed in the scientific study of behavior.

  • PSYX 191 - 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.

  • PSYX 192 - Independent Study

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

  • PSYX 222 - Psychological Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 120; M 115, M 162 or 171. Application of statistical techniques to psychological data. Credit not allowed for both PSYX 222 and SOCI 202.

  • PSYX 233 - Fund of Psychology of Aging

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. An overview of theories and research findings in the psychology of adulthood and aging.

  • PSYX 250N - Fund of Biological Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Introduction to the study of how psychological processes are supported by biological processes. Mechanisms across levels of analysis, from cells to individuals, are addressed.
    Course Attributes:
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • PSYX 270 - Fund Psychology of Learning

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Basic theory and research on the nature of animal learning and behavior.

  • PSYX 280 - Fund of Memory and Cognition

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S. The acquisition and uses of knowledge. An examination of research and theories of human learning, memory, and thinking.

  • PSYX 290 - Supervised Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • PSYX 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

  • PSYX 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term.  Prereq., consent of instr.

  • PSYX 294 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1. (R 3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.; coreq., another psychology course. Taken in conjunction with another psychology course to provide additional content and discussion for honors students. Consent of the corequisite course instructor is required for this course.

  • PSYX 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instructor. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Internship graduation limit 6
    • Service Learning

  • PSYX 320 - Research Methods III

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 222. An appreciation of the experimental approach to the scientific study of behavior through student-conducted experiments.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PSYX 340 - Abnormal Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Description and classification of abnormal behavior.

  • PSYX 345 - Child & Adolescent Psych Dis

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 100S and 230. Study of causes, characteristics, assessment and treatment of emotional, social and intellectual disorders. The age span studied will range from infancy through adolescence.

  • PSYX 348 - Psychology of Family Violence

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Same as WGS 385. Exploration of theoretical explanations for the presence of violence in American families; research and interventions in such areas as child physical and sexual abuse, battering of women, marital rape, spousal homicide, etc.

  • PSYX 352 - Comparative Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 250N. Advanced evaluation and analysis of animal behavior through the synthesis of theory, research, and methods found in comparative psychology, behavioral biology, ethology, and sociobiology.

  • PSYX 356 - Human Neuropsychology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., PSYX 250N. Study of the organization of the nervous system, functional neuroanatomy, neuropathology, neurological disorders, behavioral neurology, and clinical neuropsychology.

  • PSYX 360 - Social Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Individual behavior as a function of interpersonal interaction.

  • PSYX 362 - Multicultural Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Current theories and research on culture, race, and ethnicity, and how the sociocultural context influences psychological processes.

  • PSYX 376 - Prin Cognit Behav Mod

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 270S. Study of basic principles, assumptions, methodology and applications of behavior modification. Discussion of current literature relevant to behavioral assessment and treatment of major psychological disorders.

  • PSYX 377 - Personalized Student Instr

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Experience with the personalized student instruction method of teaching, gained through participating as a proctor in the introductory psychology course.

  • PSYX 378 - Intro to Clinical Psyc

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., PSYX 340. Clinical psychology as a science and a profession. Theoretical models and techniques of assessment and intervention. Case illustrations.

  • PSYX 383 - Health Psychology

    Credits: 3. Prereq., PSYX 100S and PSYX 250N. This course will provide an overview of the growing field of health psychology, with particular attention to the biological, psychological, and social determinants of health. The course will also provide overviews of major illnesses for which psychologists can and do play a major role and will examine the tools and techniques that clinical health psychologists employ in medical settings.

  • PSYX 385 - Psychology of Personality

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently Prereq., PSYX 100S. Introduction to theories and research in personality. Intensive survey of theoretical concepts and a detailed examination of experimental methods and experiments in the field of personality.

  • PSYX 390 - Adv Supervised Research

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., 12 credits in psychology including PSYX 290 and consent of instr.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • PSYX 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., nine credits in psychology and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • PSYX 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.

  • PSYX 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instructor. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • PSYX 400 - History & System in Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., 15 credits in psychology. Origin and development of basic concepts and methods in scientific psychology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • PSYX 442 - Counseling Theories in Context

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 100S. Same as COUN 485 and SW 485. This course introduces students to the primary theories that constitute the intellectual foundation for common counseling and psychotherapy techniques, with a special focus on gender, interpersonal influence strategies and diversity issues.

  • PSYX 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq.,12 credits in psychology and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • PSYX 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., nine credits in psychology and consent of instr. Topics of current interest with critical examination of the literature.
    Course Attributes:
    • Omnibus Course

  • PSYX 499 - Senior Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior or senior standing and consent of instr. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication.

  • PSYX 501 - Teaching of Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology and consent of instr. Exploration and practice of effective teaching techniques. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 511 - Professional Issues

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in clinical psychology. Introduction to the professional role and skills in the clinical psychology field. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 512 - Field Placement-Clinical

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology and consent of instr. Supervised assessment and intervention experience in applied clinical settings. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 520 - Adv Psyc Stat I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., undergraduate statistics and consent of instr. Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, probability distributions, null hypothesis significance testing, one and two sample techniques, analysis of variance and the general linear model. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 521 - Adv Psyc Stat II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., PSYX 520 or consent of instr. Multiple comparisons among means, factorial ANOVA, random effects and mixed models, correlation, simple and multiple regression, analysis of covariance. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 522 - Multivariate Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., PSYX 520 and 521. Introduction to matrix algebra, multivariate analysis of variance, multivariate analysis of covariance, simple slopes in multiple regression, discriminant analysis, canonical correlation, principal components analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 523 - Research Design

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology. The examination and application of the principles and methods of experimental and quasi-experimental research design in psychology. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 524 - Tests & Measurement

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or education. Introduction to measurement emphasizing correspondence between research and practice. Provides a theoretical and practical basis for evaluating and using measurement data. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 525 - Psyc Evaluation I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., undergraduate statistics and consent of instr. Introduction to the study of how psychological processes are supported by biological processes. Mechanisms across levels of analysis, from cells to individuals, are addressed. Individual tests of aptitudes and intellectual abilities; psychometric considerations in clinical assessment; objective personality assessment. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 526 - Psyc Eval II:App and Obj

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., enrollment in doctoral program in psychology and consent of instr. Objective methods in psychological assessment; psychological evaluation techniques in the clinical context. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 530 - Clin and Diag Interviewing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in clinical psychology, school psychology, or counseling. Microcounseling skills development through interactive practice and feedback. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 531 - Prin of Psychotherapy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., enrollment in doctoral program in clinical psychology. The philosophical and scientific bases of major systems of psychotherapy are reviewed. Psychotherapy research methods, issues, and findings are introduced. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 532 - Adv Psychopathology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or consent of instr. Symptoms, etiology, diagnostic criteria and treatment of the major psychological disorders, with an emphasis on current research findings. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 534 - Applied Clinical Methods

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-24) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in the clinical program and consent of instr. Theoretical and applied work in a supervised clinical setting. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 535 - Child Interventions

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in the clinical or school psychology program and consent of instructor. Review of clinical research and methodology in youth mental health. Specific treatment interventions are explored for the practitioner and also may serve as a valuable base for engaging in psychological consultation with youth and families. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 536 - AdvcdChld/Adol Psychopathology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or consent of instr. Advanced study of the characteristics, etiology, assessment, and treatment of the emotional, social, and intellectual problems covering the span from infancy through adolescence. DSM and Education Code criteria will be compared. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 537 - Child Assessment

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year spring semester. Provides an intensive introduction to diagnostic, behavioral, and personality assessment of children and adolescents. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 540 - Adv Development Psyc

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., undergraduate course in developmental psychology or consent of instr. Psychological and behavioral development through the life span. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 545 - Field Placement Humn Devel

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., PSYX 540 or equiv. Individualized, applied experience working with and/or observing a particular population of interest, including children, adolescents, or older adults. Involves the completion of an independent project, which may comprise program assessment, research proposal development, etc. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 550 - Ad Social Psychology

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Prereq., consent of instr. Theory and experiment in the analysis of individual behavior in relation to social stimuli. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 551 - Advanced Personality

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or consent of instr. Theory and research on human personality and behavior. Emphasis on issues and topics of historical and contemporary importance. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 560 - Advanced Learning & Cognition

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., undergraduate course in perception, cognition, or learning, or consent of instr. A survey of principles, theories, and methods pertaining to how humans and animals learn and represent the world. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 565 - Advanced Cognition

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., undergraduate course in perception, cognition, or learning, or consent of instr. Examination of the acquisition of knowledge through perception and learning, the retention of knowledge, and the use of knowledge through thinking and reasoning. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 571 - Adv Physiological Psyc

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. Brain mechanisms and behavior; electrophysiological correlates of behavior. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 580 - Professional School Psych

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in school psychology. The theory, role, and function of school psychology as a profession; includes historical precursors and fit with current systems of psychology. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 582 - Behav Assmnt & Intervention

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or consent of instr. Covers Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports in a three-tiered model. Introduces theoretical and practical applications of behavioral assessment and intervention. Students develop skills using behavioral observation, sampling and intervention design/implementation through supervised experience in applied settings. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 583 - Ed Assmnt & Intervention

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology or education. Develops educational assessment and intervention skills using problem-solving strategies to make educational decisions. Students develop assessment and intervention design/implementation through supervised experience in applied settings. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 587 - School Psyc Methods

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in school psychology and consent of instr. Applied school psychology work in a supervised setting. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 588 - School Psyc Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., enrollment in school psychology program or consent of instr. Supervised work experience in the role and functions of school psychologists. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 595 - 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. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PSYX 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring Prereq., consent of instr. Assigned readings and other special study projects. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • PSYX 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent supervised research projects, other than thesis or dissertation. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 599 - Thesis/Research Project

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. M.A. thesis or M.A. Research project Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 625 - Clinical Assessment

    Credits: 3. Offered annually. Prereq., advanced graduate standing in clinical psychology program and consent of instructor. Students will conduct a variety of clinical assessments, including personality and neuropsychological testing. Students will gain experience with all phases of clinical assessment (e.g., interviewing, test administration, report writing, etc.) Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 630 - Ethics, Prof & Cult Iss

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Occasionally shifted to autumn. Prereq., enrollment in doctoral program in clinical, experimental, or school psychology. Review of ethical principles and professional standards of psychologists. Analysis of the influence of cultural factors upon professional conduct. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 631 - Intervention

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate standing in the clinical psychology program and consent of instr. Review of clinical research and methodology. Specific treatment interventions are explored for the practitioner and also may serve as a valuable base for engaging in psychological consultation. Each offering will have a unique title. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 632 - Curr Clinical Topics

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in psychology and consent of instr. Current topics in clinical psychology with reviews of theory, research, and methodology. Each offering will have a unique title. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 634 - Adv App Clinical Methods

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., PSYX 534 and consent of instr. Advanced clinical work in a supervised setting. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 638 - Clin Psyc Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., proficiency in clinical techniques. Clinical internship offered by the psychology staff of a hospital, clinic or other approved agency in coordination with The University of Montana Clinical Psychology Program. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • PSYX 680 - Consultation and Supervision

    Credits: 3 TO 4. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in school psychology. Theoretical background and case conceptualization in academic and behavioral consultation and supervision and how this can be applied in school-based settings. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 694 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 697 - Advanced Research

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research projects, other than thesis or dissertation. Level: Graduate

  • PSYX 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 18. (R-18) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Doctoral dissertation research activities. Level: Graduate

Chemical Addiction Studies

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  • CAS 433 - Adv Addiction Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Same as PSYX 441 and SW 423. Examination of chemical dependency and behavioral compulsion, including alcohol and other drugs, gambling, eating disorders, sexual addictions. Ecosystems perspective on etiology, treatment, prevention, family dynamics, community response, and societal contributors.

Sociology

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  • SOCI 101S - Introduction to Sociology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Overview of the principles and concepts used in the study of human social interaction, groups, communities and societies. Required of all majors.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • SOCI 130S - Soc of Alternative Religions

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Unconventional religious groups in American society. Topics include recruitment, conversion, commitment, defection, leadership, belief systems, organizational structure and change.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • SOCI 191 - 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.

  • SOCI 202 - Social Statistics

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., M 115, Sociology majors only, or consent of instr. Application of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to sociological data. Required of all majors.

  • SOCI 211S - Introduction to Criminology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. A critical examination of crime in society: how crime is defined, the extent and distribution of crime, theoretical explanations of criminal behavior, and crime control efforts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • SOCI 212S - Social Issues Southeast Asia

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Introduction to the cultures, societies, and contemporary social problems of Southeast Asia.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • SOCI 220S - Race, Gender & Class

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Same as WGS 220S. Analysis of the intersecting structure and dynamics of race, gender and class. Focus on power relationships, intergroup conflict and minority-group status.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • SOCI 221 - Criminal Justice System

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  A systematic survey of crime and the administration of justice in the United States, including the organizational structures, processes, and dynamics of law enforcement, criminal adjudication, and corrections.

  • SOCI 270 - Intro Development Sociology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Introduction to sociological perspectives on international development, globalization, and sustainability.  Rural and environmental issues emphasized.

  • SOCI 275S - Gender and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Exploration of the social construction of gender, especially in western, post-industrial societies such as the U.S.; gender ideologies affect the social definition and position of gendered individuals in work, family, sexual relationships, gendered divisions of labor, and social movements.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • SOCI 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.

  • SOCI 306 - Sociology of Work

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  An introduction to contemporary sociological debates on work including overwork, working poor, housework, globalization, mechanization, routinization, surveillance, and unions. Special focus on gender and class impacts on working life.

  • SOCI 312 - Criminal Adjudication

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., SOCI 101S, 221 and either 211S or 330. An examination of adjudicatory processes applied to the criminally accused. Includes pretrial, trial, and sentencing practices and procedures. Special attention to the sociological dimensions of criminal adjudication: its cultural underpinnings, structural characteristics and interactional dynamics.

  • SOCI 314 - Extraordinary Group Behavior

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., SOCI 101S. The study of emergent social behavior including rumors, crowds, crazes, riots, panics, terrorism, revolutions and social movements.

  • SOCI 318 - Sociological Research Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., SOCI 101S, Sociology majors only, or consent of instr. Methods of research in the social sciences including naturalistic observation, interviewing, measurement, experiments, surveys, content analysis, and basic data analysis. Required of all majors.

  • SOCI 325 - Social Stratification

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., SOCI 101S or SOCI 220S or SOCI 275S. The origins, institutionalization and change of class, status, prestige, power and other forms of social inequality. Special attention to the effects of stratification on individuals.

  • SOCI 330 - Juvenile Delinquency

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., SOCI 101S. The study of juvenile delinquency as a social phenomenon, including the emergence of "juvenile delinquency" as a social and legal concept, the nature of delinquency, and theoretical explanations of delinquent behavior.

  • SOCI 332 - Sociology of the Family

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., SOCI 101S. Historical, cross-cultural, and analytical study of the family. Emphasis on ideology, social structures, and agency affecting family composition and roles.

  • SOCI 335 - Juvenile Justice System

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., SOCI 101S and 211S or 330. An analysis of the juvenile justice system in the United States, including the historical development of policies and practices. The role of various social agencies in defining, preventing, and responding to delinquency.

  • SOCI 345 - Sociology of Organizations

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., SOCI 101S. Historical and analytical study of organizations as social systems, with an emphasis on applying theoretical models to analyzing organizational behavior and change.

  • SOCI 346 - Rural Sociology

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., SOCI 101S recommended. Demographic, economic and sociocultural change in rural communities with an emphasis on global economy, political structure, urbanization, and economic and social infrastructure. Special attention given to the rural west and Montana.

  • SOCI 350 - The Community

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., SOCI 101S. The study of families, peer groups, neighborhoods, voluntary associations, power structures, social classes and large scale organizations as they come together in local communities.

  • SOCI 355 - Population and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., SOCI 101S. An introduction to contemporary world population problems including population growth, trafficking, fertility, mortality, population policy, and the relationship between population and environment. Emphasizes gender issues in international context.

  • SOCI 362 - Sociology of Law Enforcement

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., SOCI 101S, 221 and either 211S or 330. An examination of policing in society, with emphasis on the cultural context in which it occurs, its structural characteristics, and social psychological processes.

  • SOCI 382 - Soc Psych and Social Structure

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., SOCI 101S. The study of the behavior of individuals in social contexts ranging from small groups to societies. Topics include attitude change, conformity, power, status, self-concept formation, and decision-making.

  • SOCI 386 - Preceptorship in Sociology

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SOCI 101S and consent of instr. Assisting a faculty member by tutoring, conducting review sessions, helping students with research projects, and carrying out other class-related responsibilities. Open to juniors and seniors with instructor's consent. Proposals must be approved by department chair.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • SOCI 391 - Special Topics

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

  • SOCI 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • SOCI 423 - Sociology of Corrections

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., SOCI 101S, 221 and either 211S or 330. An examination of the purposes, structures, and processes of jails, prisons, and community corrections, including probation and parole. Emphasis on historical development and current trends and issues in corrections.

  • SOCI 435 - Law and Society

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., SOCI 101S. The study of the law and society, including the origin, institutionalization, and impact of law and legal systems.

  • SOCI 438 - Seminar in Crime & Deviance

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Consent of instructor. Advanced studies in criminology theory, research, and practice. This course will meet the upper-division writing expectation for sociology majors only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • SOCI 441 - Capstone: Inequal and Soc Just

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. SOCI 101S and two inequality and social justice courses and consent of instr. Research and writing on Inequity and Social Justice. Students bring together readings from other inequality content courses and/or independent readings, research methods training, and data and/or internship experience to write a final research paper on a topic of their choice within the ISJ area. Meets advanced writing expectation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • SOCI 442 - ISJ Service Learning

    Credits: 3 TO 4. Prereq, consent of instr.  Supervised fieldwork and research in settings relevant to Inequality and Social Justice, building participatory research and critical thinking skills; relationships with people in groups marginalized by systems of inequality; citizenship awareness.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning

  • SOCI 443 - Sociology of Poverty

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq. junior or senior standing or consent of instr. An examination of the roots, prevalence, and social characteristics of poverty. Analysis of policies intended to end poverty.

  • SOCI 446 - Prost & Human Trafficking

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Exploration of prostitution and human trafficking, their incidence, causes, implications for individuals and society, and responses from non-governmental organizations and governments. Highlights various feminist and human rights approaches to these phenomena.

  • SOCI 455 - Classical Sociological Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SOCI 101S, or consent of instr. Exploration of the classical foundations of sociological theories, emphasizing Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Required of all sociology majors.

  • SOCI 460 - Capstone: Rural and Env Change

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., SOCI 101S and consent of instr.  Advanced study of issues in rural, environmental, and development sociology with an emphasis on theoretical perspectives and applications. Meets upper-division writing expectation for sociology majors only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • SOCI 470 - Environmental Sociology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Introduction to environmental sociology and the social dimensions of environmental change.  Case studies of major environmental problems as applications of environmental sociological perspectives.

  • SOCI 471 - Gender and Global Development

    Credits: 3. Offered every other year. Prereq., SOCI 270 or consent of instructor. Advanced perspectives on the relationships between gender and colonization, international development, and globalization.

  • SOCI 485 - Political Sociology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., junior or senior standing. Analysis of power; states; institutional interrelationships; production and transmisison of ideologies; political participation and membership; social movements.

  • SOCI 488 - Writing for Sociology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Consent of instr.  Advanced study of variable topics or issues in sociology, with emphasis on writing for the discipline. This course satisfies the upper-division writing expectation for sociology majors only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • SOCI 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., SOCI 101S. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • SOCI 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., SOCI 101S and consent of instr. Individual work with a faculty supervisor in an area of special interest. Proposals must be approved by department chair.
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • SOCI 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., SOCI 101S and at least junior standing. Selected sociological topics.

  • SOCI 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., SOCI 101S, 318 and 202; 2.75 GPA; junior standing and consent of instr. Supervised placement in an agency or business which involves work experience related to criminology, sociology, rural and environmental change and/or inequality and social justice.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • SOCI 520 - Contemp Social Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Sociology Graduate Student or consent of instr. The major sociological theories developed since World War I, including an examination of the critical issues under debate. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 530 - Criminological Theory

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Consent of instr. Advanced study of the major theories of crime and criminality; includes the concepts, propositions, and causal logic, together with relevant research findings. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 538 - Sem in Crime & Deviance

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Consent of instructor. Graduate-level studies of a specific criminological topic or issue with special emphasis on theory, research, policy, and practice. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 545 - Sem in Inequality & Soc Justic

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Graduate student in Sociology or consent of instr. Advanced study of variable topics in inequality and social justice held in a small group setting that maximizes opportunities for graduate student research, discussion, and writing. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 561 - Qualitative Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Consent of instr. Introduction to the basic methods used to conduct qualitative studies including ethnography, interviewing, observation and/or focus group. Includes hands-on fieldwork projects, data coding and analysis, and research ethics. Draws on examples and literature from sociology. Students should have had undergraduate research methods training. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 562 - Quantitative Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., SOCI 101S, 318 and 202. Introduction to the basic methods used to conduct quantitative sociological research and program evaluation including proposal development, survey design, sampling techniques, data analysis, and dissemination of findings. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 563 - Social Data Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Consent of instr. A hands-on introduction to preparing sociological reports and documents, performing research and statistical tasks common to the field. Presumes no previous knowledge of microcomputers. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 590 - Sociology Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Supervised placement for graduate students in an agency or business which involves work experience related to criminology, sociology, rural and environmental change and/or inequality and social justice.. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • SOCI 594 - Graduate Seminar

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Selected sociological topics. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • SOCI 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6)Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Work with a faculty supervisor in an area of special interest. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • SOCI 597 - Graduate Research

    Credits: 2 TO 3. (R-9) Offered every term. Directed research. Student must develop a specific research or evaluation proposal which is approved by the instructor prior to registration. Those students electing the professional paper option may apply three credits of 597 toward graduation. Level: Graduate

  • SOCI 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • SOCI 599 - Thesis/Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Students may apply six credits of 599 toward graduation. Level: Graduate

South/Southeast Asian Studies

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  • SSEA 195 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • SSEA 202X - Introduction to India

    Credits: 3. Offered alternate years. This course introduces students to the history, economy, political and legal system, society, culture, religions, and literary and artistic traditions of India, which is the world's largest secular democracy and the birthplace of four major world religions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • SSEA 232H - Buddhism

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Same as RLST 232H.  A historical introduction to the development of Buddhist thought and practice in the cultures of Asia and the West.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • SSEA 234X - Hindu Religious Traditions

    Credits: 3. Offered spring, odd-numbered years.  Same as RLST 234X.  Critical exploration of selected aspects of Hindu thought, narrative and practice, both in contemporary and historical perspective.  Focus primarily on India, but with consideration of Hinduism's transformation and impact beyond South Asia.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • SSEA 295 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • SSEA 330X - Peoples and Cultures of World

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Same as ANTY 330X. Ethnographic survey of societies and cultures of Indonesia and the Philippines.

  • SSEA 342 - Topics Comparative Lit & Rel

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  Same as LSH 342.  These courses compare major traditions, texts and trends in two or more world civilizations or cultures.  Works of literature and/or philosophy are examined in their historical contexts, and in relation to each other.

  • SSEA 353 - Topics So. Asian Religions

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently.  No prerequisites.  This course will examine select topics of central importance with respect to the history of interaction between the major religions (Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism) of South Asia.

  • SSEA 366 - Tibetan Civilization

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. No prerequisites.  An exploration of the history and culture of a unique civilization that has influenced greatly the cultures of Himalayan, East and South Asia.  Special attention will be given to Tibetan religions, modernity, and globalization as they have presented profound challenges to Buddhist traditions. 

  • SSEA 368 - Contemporary Buddhism in SSEA

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. No prerequisites.  Like other major religions, modernity and globalization have presented profound challenges to Buddhist traditions.  In this course we will explore various contemporary issues that have affected Theravada Buddhist societies-colonial and post-colonial revivalism, religious nationalism, women's rights and social reform-as case studies of some of the major ways religions have confronted modernity.

  • SSEA 395 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • SSEA 495 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Seminar designed for students with a minor in South and Southeast Asian Studies.  Regional or temporal focus may vary.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Women's, Gender & Sexuality St

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  • WGSS 150X - Women's Rights and Women's Roles Around the World

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn in odd-numbered years. This course offers an interdisciplinary perspective on women’s participation in family, community, and political life around the world. This course will use a comparative approach to familiarize students with multiple societies in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia and examine transnational themes that range across time and place. Guest lectures, field trips, and films will expose students to different approaches to the study of women’s lives, work, and activism and to the range of women’s activities around the world. In the second part of the course, students will collaborate on further research and design a final project presentation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • WGSS 163L - Hist/Lit Persp Women

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Formerly PHL 151H, LS 119H, WGS 119H, WGGS 163H. This is an introduction to the discipline and scope of Western thought from antiquity to the present focusing on women as the subject rather than men. The objective of the course is to provide an understanding and critical appreciation of seminal texts by and about women through readings, class discussion and written assignments.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • WGSS 250 - Media Representations of Women, Men, and Sexuality

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn in even-numbered years. This course is designed as a survey introduction to a variety of issues related to gender and sexuality in the mass media and pop culture. The goal of the course is to familiarize students with the breadth of these issues while at the same time providing them tools to critically analyze and engage with modern media. The course focuses largely on mass mediated forms such as television, film, music, sports, news, advertising and new media. An underlying understanding within the course is a recognition of the inextricable interconnections between gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation and so forth. Therefore, the course is invested in exploring the ways in which differences in identity produce different mediated representations and experiences of media. The course is comprised of class discussions based on readings, class presentations, and viewing and interpreting various mediated texts and documentaries. The course readings are both practical and theoretical, and while many of them focus on specific case studies, they are intended to provoke thoughtfulness in each student such that it can be applied to a variety of media.

  • WGSS 263S - Women, Men, and Sexuality

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Broad overview of gender and women's issues from a social science perspective. Relevant topics related to the sociological and psychological aspects of gender across culture are explored, including masculinity, femininity, violence, reproductive health, cultural diversity in the expression of gender, issues in sexual orientation, and media contributions to these issues.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • WGSS 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.

  • WGSS 294 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • WGSS 363 - Feminist Theory and Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. In-depth exposure to feminist views and critique of the ethics and methods of scientific, social, and literary inquiry. Includes exposure to primary sources and current societal and global issues and movements, research finding, and literature exemplifying these methods of inquiry and the gendered dimensions of such inquiry.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • WGSS 390 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • WGSS 391 - 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.

  • WGSS 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • WGSS 398 - Coop Education/Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of director. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • WGSS 463 - WGS Capstone

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Capstone course for the Women's and Gender Studies majors and minors.

  • WGSS 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • WGSS 491 - 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.

  • WGSS 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • WGSS 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • WGSS 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • WGSS 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered by special arrangement. Prereq., consent of department. Extended classroom experience which 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Mansfield Center

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  • MANS 101 - Elementary Pashto I

    Credits: 5. Offered intermittently. Prereq., students must be grant eligible. This course is an intensive six-week course teaching Pashto.

  • MANS 106 - Elementary Indonesian

    Credits: 5. Indonesian language belongs to category II languages as defined by the DLIFLC (Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center). The Elementary Indonesian Course is designed for those students who are in their initial Indonesian language acquisition level. Student knowledge can vary from ‘zero’ (or no knowledge of the language) to some elementary skills in the target language. The course is organized by topics, grammar points and cultural notes. Students develop fluency of comprehension and oral skills to express their needs as well as simple ideas about family, hobbies, jobs, and daily activities. The classes mainly consist of three components: listening, reading, and speaking. There are some writing tasks as optional assignments. At the end of each week, students are given quizzes to recapitulate what they have acquired during the week. Quizzes include DLPT5-like mock tests (Defense Language Proficiency Test 5), OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview), and written tests.

  • MANS 107 - Elementary Korean I

    Credits: 5. The Defense Critical Language and Culture Program (DCLCP) (of The University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center) provides intensive language and culture training for members of the National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty utilizing a congressionally funded Language Training Center (LTC) contract through the Department of Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)—Grant title: Subaward 2013-LTC-Montana (H98210-13-2-0001). This DCLCP course is designed to meet DoD (Department of Defense) total force Korean language training needs, especially members of the 1st Special Forces Group (Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA) in order to enable the DoD workforce to be better prepared and equipped with the target language, cultural and regional expertise. As a part of DoD Language Training Center, the course is open exclusively for U.S. DoD personnel who would not otherwise enroll into other UMT language course. Nonetheless, we encourage the students to pursue a degree in programs like Eastern Asian Studies, Asian Studies, or political science offered by the University of Montana.

  • MANS 108 - Elementary Chinese I

    Credits: 5. The Defense Critical Language and Culture Program’s Elementary I is an intensive 120-hour, 30 hours per week course (with 5 hours dedicated to culture and regional studies in English), equivalent to 6 months of college language courses. The course is for Special Forces military students who have previous language training in Chinese language, yet whose skills may have eroded somewhat due to insufficient practice. Students are admitted into the elementary Chinese-Mandarin class if they currently perform at either 0 or 0+ on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale. In class, the target language is used exclusively when teaching the language, with no English permitted (unless in a case of an emergency when the Chinese word is unknown). Standard Chinese or Modern Standard Chinese (MSC), also known as Mandarin, Putonghua and Guoyu is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and one of the four official languages of Singapore. Due to the complexities of this language, the Defense Language Institute categorized MSC as Category IV language, one of the toughest languages to learn for non-native speakers. The majority of the class will be conducted via Video Tele Conferencing (VTC); the remaining portion of the class will be in residence. In order to create communicative and task-based and skill-integration activities in improving students’ overall language proficiency level, additional tutoring, counseling and coaching will also be conducted.

  • MANS 201 - Intermediate Pashto I

    Credits: 4. Offered intermittently. Prereq., MANS 101 and MANS 102. Students must also be grant eligible. This course is an intensive five-week course teaching Pashto.

  • MANS 206 - Intermediate Indonesian Language and Culture

    Credits: 5. This DCLCP course is designed to meet DoD (Department of Defense) Total Force Indonesian language training needs, with an emphasis on the 1st Special Forces Group (Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA) in order to improve their language, cultural and regional expertise. As a part of DoD Language Training Center, the course is open exclusively for U.S. DoD personnel who would not otherwise enroll in other University of Montana language courses. Nonetheless, the DCLCP does encourage its students to pursue degrees in University programs like East Asian Studies, Central Asian Studies, or political science after their discharge from the armed forces.

  • MANS 207 - Intermediate Korean I

    Credits: 5. The Defense Critical Language and Culture Program (DCLCP) (of The University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center) provides intensive language and culture training for members of the National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty utilizing a congressionally funded Language Training Center (LTC) contract through the Department of Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)—Grant title: Subaward 2013-LTC-Montana (H98210-13-2-0001). This DCLCP course is designed to meet DoD (Department of Defense) total force Korean language training needs, especially members of the 1st Special Forces Group (Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA) in order to enable the DoD workforce to be better prepared and equipped with the target language, cultural and regional expertise. As a part of DoD Language Training Center, the course is open exclusively for U.S. DoD personnel who would not otherwise enroll into other UMT language course. Nonetheless, we encourage the students to pursue a degree in programs like Eastern Asian Studies, Asian Studies, or political science offered by the University of Montana.

  • MANS 208 - Intermediate Chinese I

    Credits: 5. The Defense Critical Language and Culture Program’s Intermediate I is an intensive 120-hour, 30 hours per week course (with 5 hours dedicated to culture and regional studies), equivalent to 6 months of college language courses. The course is for Special Forces military students who have previous language training in Chinese language, yet whose skills may have eroded somewhat due to insufficient practice. Students are admitted into the elementary Chinese-Mandarin class if they currently perform at either 1 or 1+ on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale. In class, the target language is used exclusively, with no English permitted (unless in a case of an emergency when the Chinese word is unknown). Standard Chinese or Modern Standard Chinese (MSC), also known as Mandarin, Putonghua and Guoyu is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and one of the four official languages of Singapore. Due to the complexities of this language, the Defense Language Institute categorized MSC as Category IV language, one of the toughest languages to learn for non-native speakers. The majority of the class will be conducted via Video Tele Conferencing (VTC); the remaining portion of the class will be in residence. In order to create communicative and task-based and skill-integration activities in improving students’ overall language proficiency level, additional tutoring, counseling and coaching will also be conducted

  • MANS 295 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of new courses or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • MANS 296 - Independent Study

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

  • MANS 306 - Advanced Indonesian Language and Culture

    Credits: 5. This DCLCP course is designed to meet DoD (Department of Defense) Total Force Indonesian language training needs, with an emphasis on the 1st Special Forces Group (Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA) in order to improve their language, regional, and cultural expertise. As a part of DoD Language Training Center, the course is open exclusively for U.S. DoD personnel who would not otherwise enroll in other University of Montana language courses. Nonetheless, the DCLCP does encourage its students to pursue degrees in University programs like East Asian Studies, Central Asian Studies, or political science after their discharge from the armed forces

  • MANS 307 - Advanced Korean I

    Credits: 5. The Defense Critical Language and Culture Program (DCLCP) (of The University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center) provides intensive language and culture training for members of the National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty utilizing a congressionally funded Language Training Center (LTC) contract through the Department of Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)—Grant title: Subaward 2013-LTC-Montana (H98210-13-2-0001). This DCLCP course is designed to meet DoD (Department of Defense) total force Korean language training needs, especially members of the 1st Special Forces Group (Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA) in order to enable the DoD workforce to be better prepared and equipped with the target language, cultural and regional expertise. As a part of DoD Language Training Center, the course is open exclusively for U.S. DoD personnel who would not otherwise enroll into other UMT language course. Nonetheless, we encourage the students to pursue a degree in programs like Eastern Asian Studies, Asian Studies, or Political Science offered by the University of Montana.

  • MANS 308 - Advanced Chinese I

    Credits: 5. The Defense Critical Language and Culture Program’s Advanced I is an intensive 120-hour, 30 hours per week (with 5 hours dedicated to culture and regional studies in the target language), equivalent to 6 months of college language courses. The course is for Special Forces military students who have previous language training in Chinese language, yet whose skills may have eroded somewhat due to insufficient practice. Students are admitted into the advanced Chinese-Mandarin class if they currently perform at either 2 or 2+ on the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale. In class, the target language is used exclusively, with no English permitted (unless in a case of an emergency when the Chinese word is unknown). Standard Chinese or Modern Standard Chinese (MSC), also known as Mandarin, Putonghua and Guoyu is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and one of the four official languages of Singapore. Due to the complexities of this language, the Defense Language Institute categorized MSC as Category IV language, one of the toughest languages to learn for non-native speakers. The majority of the class will be conducted via Video Tele Conferencing (VTC); the remaining portion of the class will be in residence. In order to create communicative and task-based and skill-integration activities in improving students’ overall language proficiency level, additional tutoring, counseling and coaching will also be conducted.

  • MANS 395 - Special Topics

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

  • MANS 494 - Mansfield Center Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary.

  • MANS 495 - 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.

  • MANS 496 - Independent Study

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

  • MANS 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

Missoula College

Applied Arts and Sciences

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  • 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 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.

Art

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  • ARTZ 195 - Student Teaching

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

Biology-General

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  • BIOB 295 - Student Teaching

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

Biology-Human

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  • 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 (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • 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 (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • 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 (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • 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 (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • BIOH 213N - The Biology of Behavior

    Credits: 3. Offered 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 (N)

  • 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

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  • CAS 140X - Addictions and Diversity

    Credits: 3. Offered 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:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • CAS 185 - Prevention Practices

    Credits: 3. Offered 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. Prereq., CAS 185 and CAS 242 and consent of instructor. 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CAS 201 - Theories of Counseling

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. 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 and CAS 242. 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 behavior is presented.

  • CAS 225 - Group Counseling

    Credits: 3. Offered Intermittently. Prereq., CAS 201. 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 behavior in group settings. Includes comprehensive group approaches, family therapy and other appropriate group strategies. Includes group dynamics and strategies to managing group sessions.

  • CAS 242 - Fund Subst Abuse and Addiction

    Credits: 3. This course is offered intermittently 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 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 intermittently. Prereq., CAS 242 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. 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 intermittently. Prereq., CAS 242 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) Offered intermittently. Prereq., CAS 185, CAS 195, and CAS 242. 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Chemistry

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  • CHMY 195 - Student Teaching

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

Communication

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  • 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:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • 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:
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • 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 points of view.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • 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 (S)

  • 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

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  • 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 (A)

  • 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 (A)

  • 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 (A)

Environmental Studies

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  • 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:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

Mathematics

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  • 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 or M 065. 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

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  • 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 (S)

  • 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)

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  • 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 (N)

  • 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 (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • 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 (N)

  • SCN 176N - Integrated Phys. Science II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring term intermittently. 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 (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • 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 (N)
    • Natural Science Course (N)

  • 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

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  • 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

Accounting

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  • ACTG 100 - Essentials of Accounting

    Credits: 4. 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.

  • ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures I

    Credits: 4. 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.

  • ACTG 102 - Accounting Procedures II

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., ACTG 101. Expansion of ACTG 101 including receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and expanded liabilities. Includes partnerships, corporations, long-term liabilities, investments in debt and equity securities, and the statement of cash flows.

  • ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Payroll Topics including Federal and Montana state payroll tax law. The course includes study of workers compensation, independent contractor determination and registration, preparation of payroll, payroll tax returns and deposits, and annual information payroll returns. Students will also be exposed to federal law affecting payroll such as Fair Labor Standards Act, ADA, Family Medical Leave Act, Civil Rights Act, etc. and applicable Montana state laws.

  • ACTG 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACTG 180 with a "C" grade or better. This class is a comprehensive overview of individual income taxation.  It includes an introduction to taxation terminology, taxation principles and an overview of retirement plans/tax ramifications for small businesses/individuals.  Individual taxation is taught through preparation of a series of tax returns. Course emphasis is on individuals and sole proprietorships.  

  • ACTG 215 - Fnd of Govt & Not Profit Acct

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ACTG 101-102 or consent of instr. Principles of accounting for governmental units, health care organizations, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations.

  • ACTG 250 - Accounting Capstone

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., ACTG 202, 211, or equivalent. and consent of instr. Capstone class integrates accounting software, income tax preparation, financial statement preparation, ratio analysis, financial report writing: includes presentation and critical thinking skill development as well.

  • ACTG 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.

Allied Health Medical Assist

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  • AHMA 191 - 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.

  • AHMA 201 - Med Asst Clinical Prcdrs I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., M 105, BIOH 112, BIOH 113. Skill development necessary to assist health care practitioners in all aspects of patient care in the medical office clinical setting. Includes achieving competency in prepping patients for a physical examination, charting, medication administration, basic medical laboratory skills.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHMA 203 - Med Asst Clinical Prcdrs II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring semester. Prereq., AHMA 201. This course builds on skills learned in AHMA 201 and includes body systems and pathophysiology review, and development of skills in the following areas: immunization administration, specimen collection, CLIA waived lab testing, care of lab equipment, spirometry, electrocardiogram, and phlebotomy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHMA 260 - Med Assist Lab 1

    Credits: 2. Co-req., AHMA 201. This course introduces the student to basic skills of medical assisting. Included in this course are standard procedures, aseptic and sterilization procedures, vital signs, assisting with general exams, urinalysis, and drug administration.

  • AHMA 262 - Med Assist Laboratory Procedures 2

    Credits: 2. Prereq., AHMA 201 and 260. Corereq., AHMA 203. This course builds on skills learned in AHMA 260 and moves into areas of greater specialization. Included in this course are CLIA-waived and hematological testing, ECG, venipuncture, assisting with surgical procedures, wound care, and specialty exams.

  • AHMA 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.

  • AHMA 298 - Medical Assisting Externship

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Allied Health Medical Support

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  • AHMS 175 - Medical Law & Ethics

    Credits: 2. This course will introduce students to the common laws, regulations, and agencies affecting ambulatory medical facilities. Current issues of ethics and bioethics will also be discussed. This is a blended class.

Administrative Management

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  • AMGT 145 - Records Management

    Credits: 2. Offered every term. Introduction to alphabetic filing techniques and electronic database records management. Current technical developments utilizing automated records systems, biometric access control devices, electronic file organization, ergonomics, the Internet, image technology, and integrated security systems.

  • AMGT 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • AMGT 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

  • AMGT 240 - Admin Support for the Office

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CAPP 134. 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.

  • AMGT 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.

  • AMGT 298 - Adm Mgmt Internship

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of “C” in program courses, and approval of program director. On the job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the administrative 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 weekly scheduled one-hour seminars. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

Business: General

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  • BGEN 160S - Issues in Sustainability

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Same as CCN 160S. This literature-intensive course is intended to expose the student to a variety of essays addressing the balance of economic development with the principles of sustainability and social equity. The student is offered an introduction to sustainability concepts, natural systems/cycles and environmental economics. Natural capitalism and triple bottom line maximization is explored, along with the role of corporations and small businesses in sustainable development. A survey of issues surrounding corporate social responsibility and sustainability-driven innovation will be conducted.
    Course Attributes:
    • Social Sciences Course (S)

  • BGEN 235 - Business Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. This course provides 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; bailment's; property; business organizations; insurance; wills and estate planning; consumer and creditor protection; torts; criminal law; and agency law. Credit not allowed for both BGEN 235 and BADM 257.

Business: Management

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  • BMGT 212 - Critical Analysis for Business

    Credits: 3. This is an analysis, critical thinking, and writing course for students in the Business Technology fields. Students will also be introduced to traditional Western philosophy through study and discussion of Socrates, Plato and, Aristotle. To that end, students will analyze theories of knowledge and morality in relationship to current events within American Democracy and Law. Students will practice identifying elements of arguments, analyzing elements of arguments for logic, and developing coherent and comprehensive responses to arguments. This course will emphasize practical application rather than purely academic exercise.

  • BMGT 216 - Psych of Mgmt & Supervision

    Credits: 4. 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.

  • BMGT 242 - Front Line Supervision

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Introduces basic employee development with emphasis on the responsibilities of a newly-appointed supervisor.  Emphasizes organizational structure, motivation, delegation of authority, the hiring process, employee development, employee performance, evaluations, and dealing with employee conflict.

  • BMGT 245 - Customer Service Management

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Designed to prepare employees and managers to meet customers’ expectations. Review of customer service philosophy and techniques. Services marketing, quality issues, service design and delivery, customer interaction systems, complaint handling and service recovery, customer relationships, loyalty management, and operations are addressed.

  • BMGT 299 - Capstone:Entrepreneurship

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CAPP 120. 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.

Business: Marketing

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  • BMKT 109 - Visual Merchandising & Display

    Credits: 3. 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.

  • BMKT 112 - Applied Sales

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Course provides students with basic sales skills through the use of experiential training, role-playing and evaluating presentations.  Includes the steps in prospecting, opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale.  Students will gain experience through role-playing activities, observations, and written presentations.

  • BMKT 112T - Applied Sales

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Course provides students with basic sales skills through the use of experiential training, role-playing and evaluating presentations. Includes the steps in prospecting, opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale. Students will gain experience through role-playing activities, observations, and written presentations.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • BMKT 114 - Psychology of Selling

    Credits: 3. 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.

  • BMKT 225 - Marketing

    Credits: 3. 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 market place, target markets, and promote products through advertising and package design.

  • BMKT 240 - Advertising

    Credits: 3. 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.

  • BMKT 265 - Social Media Strat & Mgmt

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CAPP 120 or CSCI 105. Students will analyze and select appropriate communication channels and technologies according to relevant publics, evaluate suitability of media content and use best communication practices to promote a positive organizational image, and apply business relationship marketing techniques to enhance social communities. Students will monitor issues and analyze trends across various social media platforms and manage media through professional, accessible, and ethical practices expected in our global society.

Business

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  • BUS 198T - Business Technology Internship

    Credits: 3. Prereq. Consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements in supervised business-related environments. The experience increases students’ business skills, and occupational awareness and professionalism. Variable internship credit will be determined by Department Faculty Supervisor. BUS 198T credits and work experience do not apply toward or substitute for Business Technology Department x298 internship credits and work experience.

  • BUS 238T - Financial Planning

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. This course deals with personal financial planning and investments.  The course will focus on a variety of personal finance topics including, the time value of money, liquid asset management, federal income and estate taxes, credit cards, consumer loans, automobile purchases, and insurance.  The course then looks at long-term investing.  Special topics covered include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and tax-deferred retirement plans.  There are two overall goals of the course.  The first goal is to provide students with knowledge that will help you avoid commonly occurring errors in the management of personal finances.  The second goal is to introduce you to some of the key concepts underlying the discipline of finance. 

Computer Applications

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  • CAPP 091 - 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.  Credit does not count toward an Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, or Baccalaureate degree.

  • CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software, including wire/wireless communications and multimedia devices. Students utilize word processing, spread sheet, database, and presentation applications to create projects common to business and industry in a networked computing environment. Internet research, email usage, and keyboarding proficiency are integrated.

  • CAPP 154 - MS Word

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., CAPP 120 or basic computer experience and consent of instr. Preparation of business forms, correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports using up-to-date software.  Business related application projects, graphics, and printer operation are included.

  • CAPP 156 - MS Excel

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120; and M 090 or M 095. Emphasis on the use of workbooks and sheets to solve business problems. Includes projects relating to data and graphs/charts.

  • CAPP 254 - Advanced MS Word

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CAPP 154. Analysis of the concepts of advanced work processing document production underlying mastery of the software. Business-related application projects utilizing critical thinking included. Speed and timing component to increase skills essential for employment.

  • CAPP 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

Communication

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  • COMX 250 - Intro to Public Relations

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the origin, scope, and nature of public relations activities. Investigation of policies, strategies, and procedures available to an organization in establishing and controlling its communications. Course will explore the impact of public relations and media through case studies and writing exercises.

Culinary Arts

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  • CULA 101 - Introduction to Food Service

    Credits: 5. Offered every term. Introduction to fundamentals in food handling practice, history, cooking methods, tool and equipment skills, safety and sanitation, recipe and menu development.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 105 - Food Service Sanitation

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and summer. Introduction to fundamentals in safe and sanitary food handling practices. Emphasis on development of a well-designed food safety program centered on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 156 - Dining Room Procedures

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a "C" or better. Introduction to foundations of dining room service: such as American, French, English and Russian style services.  With buffet and tableside presentation along with beverage service and protocol for customer service, sanitation and menu design. Techniques include espresso service, fine dining service and tableside presentation. Personal hygiene, applied math, basic culinary terminology, beverage management, and tableside cooking methods are practiced.

  • CULA 157 - Pantry & Garde Manger

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a "C" or better. Identification of fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits reviewed. General and specific knife skills and garnish techniques practiced. Standards of quality, preparation, and presentation discussed and practiced. Practice preparation of entrée salads, cold sauces, appetizers, finger sandwiches, pâtés, gelatins, mousses, ice carvings, as well as banquet and buffet presentation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 158 - Short Order Cookery

    Credits: 4. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a “C” or better. Hands-on experience in all facets of short order cookery. Emphasis on coordination, speed, presentation, and basic food preparation as well as cooking methods.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 160 - Soups, Stocks, & Sauces

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a “C” or better. Hands-on preparation of basic soups, stocks, sauces, glazes, thickening agents, and garnishes.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 161 - Meats & Vegetables

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 with a “C” or better. Hands-on experience with the fundamental cooking methods for meats, vegetables, grains, legumes, and pastas.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 165 - Baking & Pastry

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., CULA 101, CULA 105, M 095 with a “C” or better or consent of instr. Introduction to various ingredients and how they affect the finished product. Covers six basic functions of ingredients and the techniques of scaling, pan preparation, sifting, chocolate, and pastry bag work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 191 - 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

  • CULA 192 - 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

  • CULA 210 - Nutritional Cooking

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105 or consent of instr. Principles of healthy and nutritious culinary procedures. Adjustment of classic methods to suit preparations designed to extend variety on “lighter” menus.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 270 - Purchasing and Cost Controls

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., CULA 101 and CULA 105, M 095; or consent of instr. Principles of purchasing foods and materials based on needs, specifications, availability, and seasonality. Costs of doing business including products, labor, facilities, and preparing financial statements.

  • CULA 275 - Patisserie

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., CULA 165, M 095 or consent of instr. Advanced principles and techniques in preparing custard sauces, pastry cream, puddings, custards, mousses, Bavarians, soufflés, ices, crepes, fruits, and dessert sauces. Emphasis on presentation of plated desserts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CULA 298 - Food Service Internship

    Credits: 4. Offered spring & fall. Prereq., Students must be enrolled in final semester of program and maintain a minimum "C" in all CULA (CUL & FSM) courses, or recommendation of Culinary Program Director. On-the-job training in position delegated by the Culinary Arts Internship Director. This experience increases students’ skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of 300 hours at approved event sites and attend scheduled on campus meetings.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • CULA 299 - Culinary Arts Capstone

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., CULA 270. Students must be enrolled in final semester of program and maintain a minimum “C” in all CULA courses, or recommendation of Culinary Program Director. Coordinates with computer applications course to create virtual food establishments.  Includes capstone experience integrating menu planning and design, facilities, publicity, labor, purchasing, and kitchen preparation culminating in a formal, multi-course dinner.

Hospitality, Tourism, & Rec.

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  • HTR 107 - Intro Hospitality Management

    Credits: 3. This course introduces students with an overview of the businesses in the hospitality industry, including hotel/lodging, restaurant, and travel/tourism. The course provides the history, present factors, and future trends that will affect the hospitality industry, as well as introductory practices in marketing, operations, economics, technology, and customer service.

  • HTR 201 - Hotel Mngmt/Ops

    Credits: 3. This course introduces students to the different management responsibilities within hotel and lodging operations. Students receive instruction on the responsibilities and requirements of management in the areas of front desk management, security/maintenance, housekeeping, administration, and food/beverage.

  • HTR 298 - Internship

    Credits: 4. This course provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the hospitality industry. Students will secure a position in one of the areas of the hospitality industry and work at least 180 hours. Students will also gain knowledge in how to properly and effectively prepare a resume, cover letter, and for a job interview. The internship will culminate in a portfolio of their accomplishments as well as a paper detailing the knowledge gained from the experience in reference to their job outcomes and goals.

Legal Studies

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  • LEG 183 - Contracts

    Credits: 2. 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.

  • LEG 184 - Legal Ethics

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Introduction to ethics for the paralegal, including confidentiality, paralegal-attorney relationship, fee arrangements, Code of Professional Conduct, attorney-client privilege, fiduciary responsibilities, and public service.

  • LEG 185 - Introduction Paralegal Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Consent of instr. Students will develop an ability to analyze basic legal principles in real property law and practical experience increasing, organizing, and completing real estate transactions. Students in the course will develop fundamental skills; real estate, landlord-tenant, and land use law.  Further, students will continue development of drafting skills, legal research, and case analysis.

  • LEG 186 - Introduction to Legal Research

    Credits: 2. 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.

  • LEG 187 - Leg Res & Wrtg I

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 186. 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.

  • LEG 188 - Prin of Real Estate

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Consent of instr. Students will develop an ability to analyze basic legal principles in real property law and practical experience increasing, organizing, and completing real estate transactions. Students in the course will develop fundamental skills; real estate, landlord-tenant, and land use law. Further, students will continue development of drafting skills, legal research, and case analysis.

  • LEG 189 - Criminal Procedures

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Consent of instr. 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.

  • LEG 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LEG 196 - Independent Study

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

  • LEG 270 - Civil Litigation

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 185T, LEG 187T or consent of instr. 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.

  • LEG 272 - Computers & Law

    Credits: 3. This course provides an introduction to the growing use of computer technology in law offices. Topics will include using established and developing technologies to address issues such as metadata, online office suites, online storage, Google Apps tools, word processing, spreadsheets, database, calendar, task lists, Bates stamping, online and in-office security, case management, optical character recognition & PDF document storage, operating systems, computers, scanners, online security, sale of providers, instant messaging, email, social media, courtroom presentations, discovery, document review, websites, online advertising, collaborative document editing, client billing, client trust account management, payroll, speech recognition, networking systems, cloud computing, remote desktop programs, and scheduling programs.

  • LEG 282 - Contemporary Legal Issues

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 270, or consent of instr. Capstone experience designed to investigate topical legal issues of immediate importance. Although the course has delineated structure, the nature of the course will allow both relevant concentrated focus as well as traditional disciplined examination of numerous areas of law practice and theory.  The various pedagogical modules will offer students the opportunity to explore statutory structure, analyze case law, and draft legal forms.

  • LEG 283 - Trial Preparation

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 270, or consent of instr. Capstone experience designed to investigate topical legal issues of immediate importance. Although the course has delineated structure, the nature of the course will allow both relevant concentrated focus as well as traditional disciplined examination of numerous areas of law practice and theory.  The various pedagogical modules will offer students the opportunity to explore statutory structure, analyze case law, and draft legal forms.

  • LEG 285 - Family Law

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185, LEG 286 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.

  • LEG 286 - Legal Res & Writing II

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 186T/187T. Advanced legal research and writing with emphasis on drafting and composing legal memoranda; legal research skills and development of legal writing ability.

  • LEG 287 - Legal Res. & Writing III

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 286. Continued development of legal research and writing skills including advanced legal theory/case law synthesis, drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, persuasive writing. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: research, analyze, synthesize, and prioritize law cases, treatises, doctrines, theory of the law, legal rules, and other information and draft appropriate correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents or memoranda relating to that information as would be anticipated in a law office.

  • LEG 288 - Estate Administration

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 185, LEG 286 or consent of instr. This course provides an overview of the law as it applies to wills, trusts, and other estate matters. Topics include the nature and sources of the law relating to wills, trusts, and estates, estate planning, intestate succession, family protection, probate, and estate taxes.

  • LEG 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.

  • LEG 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • LEG 298 - Paralegal Studies Internship

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of “C” in LEG courses, and approval of program director. On-the-job experience as a paralegal 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 90 hours at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Media Arts

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  • MART 214 - Digital Publishing & Design

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CAPP 120, CSCI 105, or consent of instr. A comprehensive foundation of layout and design principles to integrate digital media essential for effective print-based and web-based business publications.

  • MART 232 - Interactive Web II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120, CSCI 105, or consent of instr. Provides a background and foundation skills required for designing and implementing Web sites for public and private organizations. Marketing and design techniques are applied using state-of-the-art software.

Technical Administrative Skill

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  • TASK 191 - 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.

Computer Technology (COT)

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  • CRT 188T - Computers and Law

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CAPP 120 and LEG 185T. Intermediate concepts of computer systems, operating systems, graphical environments, electronic mail, Internet, and file management. A variety of applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and law-related software are included.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CRT 205T - Food Serv Mgmt Comp App

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., CAPP 120. 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

Computer Science/Programming

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  • CSCI 110 - Programming - VB I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. An introduction to object-oriented programming using an even-driven paradigm. Basic concepts of control structures, data handling, documentation, and error control. Fundamentals of algorithm design and structured software development.

  • CSCI 113 - Programming with C++ I

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. Object oriented programming using C++. Implementation of structured programming concepts along with construction of classes to create data types for defining objects.

  • CSCI 120 - Programming - VB II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 110. Design and implementation of software using object-oriented programming practices. The class framework is used to apply the object-oriented techniques of encapsulation, polymorphism, and inheritance.

  • CSCI 215E - Social & Ethical Issues in CS

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., WRIT 101. 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 of the ethical process.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • CSCI 221 - System Analysis and Design

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq.,  CSCI 240. Analysis of the system development life cycle. Emphasis on planning, analyzing, designing, implementing and supporting information systems to meet business requirements. Covers feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, modeling tools, design tools, implementation and support strategies. A simulated business design project will be developed.

  • CSCI 240 - Databases and SQL

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 172 or consent of instr. Relational database design including: requirements analysis, data structure, entity relationships, normalization, relational algebra and integrity. Physical implementation focusing on data storage; retrieval and modification; concurrency; optimization; security; SQL; and XML.

  • CSCI 290 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-10) Offered every term. Consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.

Drafting Design

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  • DDSN 113 - Technical Drafting

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. An introduction to the techniques and standard practices of communicating technical graphics. The class studies and practices drawing skills and learns the drawing standards that support the needs of the design team in advancing ideas. It also provides the foundation for successful drawing communication in the CAD environment. Topics covered include; drawing media and tools, hand drawing skills, perspectives, views, sketching, standard scales, geometric construction, sections, dimensioning, and tolerances.

  • DDSN 114 - Introduction to CAD

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. An introduction to computer aided design and drafting software for production of drawings and plans for architecture and engineering systems. Fundamentals of two dimensional drafting and drawing management for professional design.

  • DDSN 116 - 3D CAD

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq. or Co-req., DDSN 114.  CAD II provides a project-based, in-depth study of the skills and concepts involved in Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Topics covered include object grouping and sharing; three dimensional modeling; animation; and interoperability with other software. This course is the second in a two-part series covering the core AutoCAD application.

  • DDSN 135 - Solidworks

    Credits: 2. his course aggregates fundamental concepts of Blueprint Reading and Interpretation (MCH 120) and Machine Quality Control and Precision Measurements (MCH 129) in the form of gaining practical application of concepts to 3D solid modeling. 3D models will include drawings with symbols, various schematics and diagrams, dimensioning techniques, section views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners typical to shop drawings. Application of specifications and acceptable tolerance requirements to ensure quality control measures for design parts and assemblies will also be stressed.

  • DDSN 191 - 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

  • DDSN 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent research in geography or planning.

  • DDSN 244 - GIS Mapping

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring.  Basics of geospatial technologies; remotely sensed imagery, GIS, and GPS and how each of the individual areas can be used together to analyze spatial datasets.  Students will explore a wide range of spatial data and will learn to apply these data sets to real-world solutions.

  • DDSN 245 - Civil Drafting

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq. DDSN 114.  Introduces students to computer aided design software for common survey and engineering design and drafting applications.  Topics include collection of survey data; the coordinate geometry system; surfaces; subdivision and land planning; road design and corridor modeling; utilities; site grading and drainage; mapping; and 3D visualization.

Electronics Technology

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  • ETEC 105 - DC Circuit Analysis

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn and spring. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. An introduction to direct current (DC) and analysis of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Topics include electrical quantities, units of measurement, measurement instruments, resistors, current, voltage, power, energy, network theorems, equivalent circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Laboratory experiments include circuit analysis; the proper use of measurement equipment and techniques; and troubleshooting.

  • ETEC 106 - AC Circuit Analysis

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Analysis of alternating current (AC) circuits and the behavior of capacitors, inductors, reactance, impedance, transformers, and signal filters. Laboratory experiments include circuit analysis, the use of proper measurement equipment, and troubleshooting.

  • ETEC 113 - Circuits Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq/Co-req., ETEC 105. Covers proper techniques of soldering and tool usage. Electronic technical language, hands on troubleshooting skills and basic electronic measurements are involved.

  • ETEC 120 - Electrician Fundamentals NCCER Level I with NCCER Core Curriculum

    Credits: 4. Students will learn the fundamentals of installing electrical systems in structures. These systems will include wiring, circuit breaker panels, switches, and light fixtures. Students will also learn to read and follow blueprints in accordance with the National Electrical Code® as well as state and local codes. The course largely follows the first level of NCCER’s 4-level Electrical curriculum that complies with DOL time-based standards for apprenticeship.

  • ETEC 191 - 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.

  • ETEC 213 - Power Systems Technology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ETEC 106, M 121, Prereq/Co-req., M 122. A review of the principles of electricity, magnetism, and transformer action; the application of these principles in the operation of single-phase and three-phase ac/de motors, alternators, and generators; and the control methods for these electrical devices.

  • ETEC 214 - Energy Storage and Dist.

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq. ETEC 106, NRGY 101, and M 121 or consent of instructor. Studies storage and transport methods of different types of energy. Explores emergent technologies and mechanisms designed to enhance efficiency and safety, including ‘smart grid’ technologies; assesses relative social, ec\onomic and environmental merits of each type of energy system in terms of its storage and distribution.

  • ETEC 240 - Robotics

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq. or Co-req., ETEC 250. Explores physical and operating characteristics of a robot. Topics include robot configurations, power supplies, control systems, end effectors, sensors, stepper motors and stepper controls. Robot programming also is covered and a typical robot is programmed to perform repetitive actions. Includes hands-on labs.

  • ETEC 245 - Digital Electronics

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 250. Explores digital electronic circuits and devices that make up a computer system. Topics include binary and hexadecimal number systems, Boolean algebra and digital logic theory, simple logic circuits, combinational logic, and sequential logic. Also covered is the analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog interfaces between a digital system and the real (analog) world. Includes hands-on labs.

  • ETEC 250 - Solid State Electronics I

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq. ETEC 105.  An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on diodes and transistors. Classroom concepts are reinforced through lab-based experiments.

  • ETEC 251 - Solid State Electronics II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq. ETEC 250.  An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on amplifier circuits, field effect transistors, thyristors, and operational amplifiers. Classroom concepts are reinforced through lab-based experiments.

  • ETEC 260 - Data and Network Communication

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 250. Explores the principles, applications, and theory of data communication systems. Topics include communication concepts and terminology, analog and digital channel characteristics, signaling techniques for analog and digital data, communication codes, transmission media, and standards and protocols for various data communication systems including computer networks, and the public switched telephone network. Includes hands-on labs.

  • ETEC 265 - Control Systems

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 250. The course provides a comprehensive coverage of components, circuits, instruments, and control techniques used in continuous and discrete automatic control systems, and focuses on basic principles, operation and applications. Programming, interfacing, and applications of programmable logic controllers are emphasized, including PLC hardware components, ladder logic diagram, fundamentals of PLC programming, and PLC interfacing and troubleshooting. Laboratory experiments and course projects are included in the course.

  • ETEC 270 - Wireless Communications

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 250. Explores audio and radio frequency (RF) circuits. Topics include AM and FM signal modulation and demodulation, RF transmitters, RF receivers, RF amplifiers, audio amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and antennas. Includes hands-on labs.

  • ETEC 275 - Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., ETEC 250 and prereq., or Co-req., CSCI 113. The course introduces the fundamental concepts, basic principles of the architecture, organization, operation and applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers. Programming in assembly language and in C, and interfacing of microprocessor systems are emphasized. Laboratory experiments and course projects are included in the course to increase the hands-on skills of the students.

  • ETEC 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.

  • ETEC 295 - 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.

  • ETEC 298 - Internship

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Consent of instructor required.  Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning through on the job training in a student's field of study. This experience increases student skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. 

  • ETEC 299 - Electronics Capstone

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ETEC 275. Completion of project prototypes. Includes comprehensive final project from conception to market.

Health Information Technology

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  • HIT 101 - Intro to Healthcare Informatic

    Credits: 3. Introduces the discipline of healthcare information technology. An overview of the subject including history, basic knowledge of healthcare informatics and tools as applied in support of healthcare delivery. Students will gain an introductory level about the complexities of health care and how informatics fits within the US Healthcare System.

  • HIT 265 - Electronic Health Records

    Credits: 3. Prereq., HIT 101. An introduction to the electronic health record (EHR). Students will study the use of the EHR in improving healthcare quality, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. EHR implementation and its use within the internal clinical office will be examined. The EHR will be studied in the context of a comprehensive Health Information System (HIS) supporting our society’s interdisciplinary clinical healthcare system.

Information Technology Systems

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  • ITS 150 - CCNA 1: Exploration

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. Introduction to networking field including terminology; protocols; local-area and wide-area networks; the OSI model; topologies; IP addressing; cabling and cabling tools; routers and router programming. Ethernet and network standards; and wireless technologies.

  • ITS 152 - CCNA 2: Exploration

    Credits: 3. Offered fall. Prereq., ITS 150. Covers router theory and technologies including configurations, IOS software management, routine protocol configuration, TCP/IP, access-lists and introduction to LAN switching.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 165 - OS Commands and Scripts

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Introduction to operating system concepts through the use of contemporary software. Emphasizes file system management, networking, installation, maintenance, management, and disaster recovery practices using both the command interpreter and graphical user interface.

  • ITS 191 - 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.

  • ITS 210 - Network OS - Desktop

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ITS 150. In-depth study of a secure, multi-user, client-based network operating system. Topics include installation, administration of resources, performance, network services, and security.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 212 - Network OS - Server Admin

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq./Co-req, ITS 210. Server technologies commonly used in local area networking. Topics include installation, administration, storage, application services, network services, security, reliability, and availability.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 214 - Network OS - Infrastructure

    Credits: 3. Offered fall. Prereq., ITS 212. Principles and implementation of enterprise networking services. Topics include Protocol Binding, DNS, DHCP, WINS, Remote Access, IP Routing, IP Security, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 221 - Project Management

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 172.  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.

  • ITS 222 - Enterprise Security

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq./Co-req, ITS 214. Examination of general information technology security concepts. Topics include access control, authentication, attack methods, remote access, web security, wireless networks, cryptography, internal infrastructure security, and external attacks. Security procedures, organizational policies, risk management and disaster recovery addressed.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 250 - CCNA 3: Exploration

    Credits: 3. Offered spring (first half). Prereq., ITS 152. Covers router configurations including advanced IP addressing techniques, variable length subnet masking, intermediate routing protocols, Ethernet switching, virtual LANs, spanning-tree protocol, and VLAN trucking protocol.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 252 - CCNA 4: Exploration

    Credits: 3. Offered (second half). Prereq., ITS 152. Project-based course in wide-area networking including advanced IP addressing techniques, network address translation, port address translation, DHCP, WAN technology and terminology, PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and introduction to optical networking.

  • ITS 255 - IP Telephony

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq./Co-req. ITS 150. Provides an introduction to converged voice and data networks as well as challenges faced by the various technologies. Presents solutions and implementation considerations for signaling, quality of service, security, call control, dial plans, gateway protocols, messaging, congestion, and connecting to a PSTN network.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 271 - Securing Desktop/Mobile Dev.

    Credits: 4. Course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to successfully secure end-user devices, including desktop and laptop systems, tablets, cellular phones, and other portable computing equipment. Building on existing knowledge and skills in the areas of server management, network management, and security, students will gain mastery-level knowledge of security issues and best practices. Course content covers client/server exposures and protections (authentication options, packet signing and encryption of network traffic, appropriate implementation of permissions and rights); malware threats and treatments; transmission choices and precautions (wired, wireless, remote desktop access, virtual private networking (VPN)); cloud computing considerations; and corporate mobile device best practices. Hardening of the operating system and application software is also covered. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices to prepare students for Security+, CISSP, and Security Pro industry certifications. Prerequisite Skills: Course builds upon established skills in security, server management, and network management. Students should be working as a network manager or have completed appropriate skills-based coursework using MS Server 2008/2012 & Mware.

  • ITS 273 - Securing Networks

    Credits: 4. Course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to secure servers and business information. Building on existing knowledge and skills in the areas of server management, network management, and security, students will gain mastery-level knowledge of security issues and best practices. Students will examine and apply hardening techniques to operating systems and infrastructure-based applications. Strategies to ensure business continuity and data security are emphasized, including policy, data preservation, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery. Legal guidelines and requirements, both domestic and international, are examined in the context of responsible and ethical computer use. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices to prepare students for the Security+, CISSP, and Security Pro industry certifications. Prerequisite Skills: Course builds upon established skills in security, server management, and network management. Students should be working as a network manager or have completed appropriate skills-based coursework using MS Server 2008/2012 & Mware.

  • ITS 275 - Border/Perimeter Network Sec

    Credits: 4. Course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to successfully secure computer networks at the public/private interface. Material focuses on hardware- and software-based techniques to prevent and monitor unauthorized or malicious access to corporate networks and servers. Building on existing knowledge of border and perimeter security, students will develop and implement best practices guidelines for boundary-related devices and software. Students will establish baseline assessments of network security from public access points and identify known and/or potential security vulnerabilities. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices to prepare students for the Security+, CISSP, and Security Pro industry certifications. Prerequisite Skills: Course builds upon established skills in security, server management, and network management. Students should be working as a network manager or have completed appropriate skills-based coursework using MS Server 2008/2012 & Mware.

  • ITS 277 - Software Assurance and File Sy

    Credits: 4. Course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to methodically secure software, including operating systems, custom application software, and commercially-available packages. Students will classify application software (including, but not limited to customer-facing, employee/partner, mobile/endpoint, database, and cloud-based), and perform risk analyses and common weakness assessments against these programs. Students will research various commercial, professional, and governmental security organizations and create a personalized repository of security-related checklists, toolkits, reference material, and resources. Students will investigate low-level file system structures such as master file tables, allocation tables, free space tables, file table entries, and metadata fields. Using common file signatures and checksums, students will verify internal content against external and metadata indicators. Students will examine ‘hidden’ disk space areas, including file, volume, and/or partition slack. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices to prepare students for Security+, CISSP, and Security Pro industry certifications. Prerequisite Skills: Course builds upon established skills in security, server management, and network management. Students should be working as a network manager or have completed appropriate skills-based coursework using MS Server 2008/2012 & Mware.

  • ITS 280 - Computer Repair & Maint.

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq./Co-req, ITS 150. In-depth study of personal computer hardware. Focus on field replaceable components. Topics include: storage devices, processors, system boards, memory, ports, cabling, power supplies, multimedia devices, printers, and troubleshooting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 289 - Professional Certification

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Review objectives of an information technology industry-based professional certification. Certification objectives, preparation strategies, and exam strategies included. Course can be repeated for different industry-based professional certifications.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 290 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded credit/no credit.

  • ITS 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:
    • Technical Course

  • ITS 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr.

  • ITS 297 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. Offered every term. Preq. consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Graded credit/no credit.

  • ITS 298 - Internship/Cooperative Educati

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Not open to non-majors. On-the-job training in positions requiring information technology 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

Sustainable Energy

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  • NRGY 101N - Intro to Sustainable Energy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. A survey of traditional energy systems and technologies. Introduces conventional primary energy sources--coal, oil, gas, nuclear--and examines the technologies used to capture, convert, distribute, store, and utilize these energy sources. Consideration is given to physical and engineering aspects, as well as economic, social environmental, and political factors that determine the sustainability of these sources.

  • NRGY 102 - Intro to Sustainable Energy II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., NRGY 101 or consent of instructor.  Same as CCS 102.  A survey of renewable energy systems and technologies.  Addresses physical and technical aspects of wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, tidal, biological, and wave energy systems.  Consideration is given to engineering, economic, social, environmental, and political factors that determine implementation and sustainability.  Credit not allowed for both NRG 102 and CCS 102.

  • NRGY 120 - Industrial Safety and Rigging

    Credits: 3. This course provides an overview of safe industrial practices and provides students with hands-on experiences in rigging for a variety of industries. Students will complete the requirements for an OSHA 30 certification, construct a scaffold system, identify equipment for shifting heavy loads such as may be used in the wind and solar industries. Load security, fall gear, arrest equipment, confined spaces, safety data sheets will be covered. Students will also learn elements of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and proper use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s).

  • NRGY 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • NRGY 192 - Independent Study

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

  • NRGY 195 - Practicum

    Credits: 2. Offered summer only. Prereq., NRGY 101, M 121 or consent of instructor. Same as CCS 191. The practicum provides students with a supervised field experience. Students will gain hands-on experience with energy specific technologies in a fast-paced creative environment. This course increases students' occupational awareness and professionalism.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • NRGY 196 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

  • NRGY 235 - Building Energy Efficiency

    Credits: 4. Offered Spring. Prereq., NRGY 101. Provides an overview of energy efficiency opportunities in residential buildings with an emphasis on the Passivhaus standard. Prepares the student to take the National RESNET Home Energy Rater Exam, which is a required final exam. Local home and industry tours, and hands-on exposure to HVAC controls and maintenance are also offered. Study of the analysis techniques used for reduction of energy consumption and energy management, including energy accounting and energy auditing. Residential and commercial building energy efficiency opportunities will be covered. Other topics addressed include motors, pumps, green building, and purchasing energy supplies. Career opportunities in energy efficiency will be discussed. Several local tours of energy-efficient homes will occur throughout the semester.

  • NRGY 241 - Alternative Fuels

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., NRGY 101, M 121. Identifies alternative fuel sources; explores fuel characteristics; identifies and evaluates the infrastructure required to produce, store, distribute, and use them; discusses emission and conversion efficiencies; assesses social, environmental, and economic impacts.

  • NRGY 242 - Solar Thermal & Wind Systems

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., NRGY 101, M 121, Prereq., or Co-req., M 122. Same as CCS 242. Introduction to the fundamentals of solar and wind energy for the design and installation of solar thermal and wind systems. Includes an overview of the physics and chemistry of the resource and the technology, and will prepare students for a career in renewable energy or for installing a renewable energy system on their own home. Credit given for NRG 242 or CCS 242, not both.

  • NRGY 243 - Fundmtl PV Design & Install

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., M 121, Prereq./Co-req., ETEC 105. An introduction to the fundamental principles and technologies of solar photovoltaic energy systems. Emphasis on system design and installation, including site and resource assessment, load analysis, troubleshooting, and cost analysis. The material covered prepares students for a career in renewable energy or for installing a renewable energy system on their own home.

  • NRGY 244 - Bioenergy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereqs., SCN 175N, M 121 and NRGY 102, or consent of instructor. Investigates the physical nature of various biorenewable resources and the technologies currently employed to produce, harvest, refine and convert these into useable energy, feedstocks and products.

  • NRGY 245 - Fuel Cells

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., NRGY 101, M 121. An introduction to the different types of fuel cells (hydrogen, biological, metal/air, proton exchange membrane, etc.) accompanied by a critical examination of their applications, operation, efficiencies, advantages and disadvantages. Students must purchase a fuel cell kit for a laboratory component.

  • NRGY 246 - Geothermal Energy Technology

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Prereqs., NRGY 101 and 102 and M 121. An introduction to the physical and technical aspects of geothermal energy systems. Topics covered include the fundamental principles of geology and hydrology, heat flow mechanisms, and a consideration of heat exchange systems including: dry steam, flash, binary systems, heat pumps, passive systems. The course also surveys political, economic, ecological, and social aspects of geothermal energy development.

  • NRGY 250 - Energy Finance

    Credits: 3. Offered summer. An introduction to the terminology, policies, and mathematical models for financing energy technology projects. Concepts covered include time value of money, tax code, triple bottom line, and cost-benefit analysis. Microsoft Excel will be used.

  • NRGY 260 - Smart Grid Technology

    Credits: 3. Prereq., ETEC 105 or equivalent. Provides an overview of smart grid technician opportunities at both the residential and industrial scale. Prepares the student to work in a variety of settings including programming a thermostat, monitoring a grid simulation system, building a simple timer to schedule when major appliances run, familiarity with Energy STAR appliances, and integration with both renewable and non-renewable primary energy sources. Local home and industry tours, and hands-on exposure to programmable logic circuits will be part of the course. Study of efficiency techniques used for reduction of energy consumption at the residential and industrial scale will be included. Career opportunities in a variety of industries related to grid-scale power management will be discussed. Possible projects include the building of a small circuit to coordinate the operation of a suite of appliances.

  • NRGY 270 - Recycling Technology

    Credits: 4. Prereq., Familiarity with general materials and their properties is assumed. Students must possess basic word processing skills, be able to download and open relatively large PDF files, and perform functions such as loading software and navigating between folders and files. Familiarity with basic computing skills is a must for online courses and will significantly influence your course experience. Provides an overview of recycling opportunities at both the residential and industrial scale. Prepares the student to work with a variety of materials including cellulosic, plastic, metal, glass and electronics waste. Students will be exposed to ANSI-IREC standards as well as LEED standards for repurposing and “upcycling” materials. Local home and industry tours, and hands-on exposure to materials processors such as glass pulverizer, cardboard grinders and plastics extruders will be part of the course. Study of efficiency techniques used for reduction of virgin material consumption and waste management, including materials auditing and accessing international materials reclamation will be included. Career opportunities in a variety of industries related to materials reclamation will be discussed. Possible projects include the building of a solar thermal forge.

  • NRGY 290 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 10. Offered every term. Preq., consent of instr. Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • NRGY 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of Energy Technology faculty and visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • NRGY 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • NRGY 295 - Practicum

    Credits: 2. The practicum provides students with a supervised field experience. Students will gain hands-on experience with energy specific technologies in a fast-paced creative environment. This course increases students' occupational awareness and professionalism.

  • NRGY 298 - Internship

    Credits: 2. Offered every term. Prereq., M 121 and consent of instructor. Same as CCS 298. Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning through on the job training in a student's field of study. This experience increases student skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • NRGY 299 - Energy Technology Capstone

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered spring and autumn. Students participate in an energy technology design, building, testing, and competition. Previous examples include participation in the Shell EcoMarathon and the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Human Powered Vehicle Challenge. This course is very time intensive and will require meetings outside of regularly scheduled class times. Travel to competition is strongly encouraged, but not required.

Surveying

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  • SRVY 230 - Intro to Srvyg for Engineers

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. M 090 or ALEKS score >2 recommended prior to taking course. Basic principles of civil surveying and the use of surveying equipment. Surveying introduces students to the link between field (construction) and office (design) practices. Students will become familiar with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), levels, level rods, total stations, basic survey computations, and their relationship to Computer Design Systems.

Allied Health Medical Support

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  • AHMS 108 - Health Data Content & Struct

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. In-depth study of origin, use, content and structure of health records; storage and retrieval systems; numbering and filing systems; documentation requirements; use and structure of health care data sets; and how these components relate to primary and secondary record systems. Additional topics include gathering, compilation and computing of healthcare related statistics, use of research and statistical methods for developing healthcare data into information for various requesters.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Introduction to a medical word building system using Greek and Latin word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHMS 156 - Medical Billing Fundamentals

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq. or coreq., AHMS 220 or consent of instr. An introduction to insurance claim processing for the major medical insurance programs. Students will be provided with a 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHMS 160 - Beginning Procedural Coding

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., AHMS 156, AHMS 108 or consent of instr. Foundation for utilizing the CPT coding system to increase compatibility and comparability of medical data among users and providers. 

  • AHMS 164 - AHMS 164 Beginning Diagnosis Coding: ICD-10

    Credits: 3. This course covers basic and intermediate levels of theory and application of ICD-CM principles and guidelines for coding and sequencing diagnoses and procedures. Students perform basic and intermediate coding using real health records, case studies, and scenarios. Application will focus on the use of the electronic ICD-10-CM with an overview of encoder software. This coding class involves hands-on coding, and knowledge of basic use of applicable coding books or the electronic ICD-10-CM. Currently the students take this course through Great Falls

  • AHMS 191 - 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.

  • AHMS 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 9. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • AHMS 212 - CPT Coding

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., AHMS 210 or consent of instr. Comprehensive application of the CPT coding system to assign codes for services, supplies and equipment for comparative analysis, research and reimbursement.

  • AHMS 213 - ICD-10 CODING

    Credits: 3. Prereq., AHMS 164. Basic understanding of diagnostic and procedural coding principles should already be established. The course requires interpreting ICD-10-CM coding and reporting guidelines to sequence and assign appropriate diagnostic codes for both inpatient and various outpatient settings. Compliance issues associated with various IPPS reimbursement systems such as MS-DRGs, as well as APCs are covered. Encoder software will complement the ICD-10-CM manual in the application of coding processes. Clinical information will be interpreted from brief case studies and progress to the coding of health record excerpts.

  • AHMS 216 - Pharmaceutical Products

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Fundamental principles of pharmacology and the implications of medication use. Includes the law as it pertains to drug use, dosage forms, routes of administration as well as the pharmacologic actions and uses of drugs.

  • AHMS 220 - Medical Office Procedures

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. An introduction to the necessary skills and qualities required to function successfully in the medical arena. Emphasis on medico-legal and ethical responsibilities, records management and financial management of the medical practice, and interpersonal communications to include patient reception, telephone techniques and appointment scheduling.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHMS 245 - Simulated Lab

    Credits: 3. Prereq., consent of instr. This course will use computer applications and software in maintaining health information in medical records through practice utilizing HIT applications through the AHIMA Virtual Lab, to include the following applications: Master Patient Index, Electronic Health Record, Encoder, Abstracting, Chart Tracking, Release of Information.

  • AHMS 252 - Computerized Medical Billing

    Credits: 3. Offered spring, Prereq., AHMS 156; prereq. or coreq. AHMS 220; or consent of instr. A medical package is used to enter and update patient data, enter charges, payments and adjustments, and generate management reports, insurance forms, and patient statements.

  • AHMS 270E - Medical Ethics

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Ethical decision-making tools for addressing common ethical issues in the health professions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course

  • AHMS 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.

  • AHMS 292 - Independent Study

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

  • AHMS 298 - Medical Info Internship

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Prereq., last semester in program, minimum of "C" in AHMS/AHMA (MED) courses, and approval of program director. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the medical information 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 180 hours at an approved site and attend a scheduled one-hour seminar.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Allied Health Respiratory Care

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  • AHRC 101 - Communication Management

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., Acceptance into Respiratory Care Program. Study of respiratory care departmental organization and administration procedures, effective communication strategies, and legal and ethical issues for the Respiratory care professional.

  • AHRC 115 - Blood Gas Analysis

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. Study of the indications, rational, methods, instrumentation, and analysis of Blood Gases. Emphasis will be placed on the physiology and clinical implications of acid-base abnormalities.

  • AHRC 129 - Patient Care & Assessment

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOH 201N-202N. Introduction to nursing- related knowledge and skills with emphasis on application of microbiology to aseptic technique. Assessment of the respiratory system with cardiopulmonary diagnostic and laboratory tests interpretation. Observation and interpretation of overall patient condition is integrated throughout the course.  
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 130 - Respiratory Care Lab IB

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. Basic clinical competencies taught in RES 129 are studied in a laboratory setting. Peer and instructor review of competencies included. Students focus on patient assessment skills and techniques/equipment.

  • AHRC 131 - Resp Care Fundamentals

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. Orientation to basic respiratory care science including the application of principles of physics and chemistry. Emphasis on theory, operation and troubleshooting of equipment used at the entry level of practice. Microbiology in relation to equipment processing, pulmonary rehabilitation and home care included.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 133 - Resp Care Pharmacology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program or consent of instr. Principles of basic chemistry introduced with an application to pharmacology as related to the pulmonary system. Cardiovascular and related pharmacology studied in preparation for ACLS and ventilator management.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 150 - Respiratory Care Lab I

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. Basic clinical competencies taught in RES 131 are studied in a laboratory setting. Peer and instructor review of competencies included. Students earn their BLS certification.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 231 - Resp Crit Care

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 120, 129, 131, 133, 150. Continuation of RES 131. Physiology, indication, contraindications, and application of mechanical ventilation. Emphasis on patient assessment, monitoring, stabilization and weaning during assisted pressure breathing. Analysis of the various modes of ventilation, including optimizing the patient-ventilator interface in the adult through various advanced airway techniques.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 232 - Resp Path & Disease

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 120, 129, 131, 133, 150. Special lectures in medicine and disease as related to the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis on recognition of signs and symptoms of disease and implications for treatment through the study of selected case studies.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 235 - Cardiopulm Anat & Phys

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 120, 129, 131, 133, 150 or consent of instr. Principles of physiologic chemistry are introduced and applied to the macro and micro anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system with a focus on structure and function. Application made to pathology and assessment of patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 242 - Respiratory Management

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 260T, 265T. Study of respiratory care departmental organization and administration procedures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 243 - Perinat & Pediat Res Care

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 260, 265. Study of perinatal and pediatric respiratory care with emphasis on assessment, resuscitation and mechanical ventilation of the neonate and pediatric patient. The theory of Neonatal Resuscitations (NRP) will be presented.  Neonatal and pediatric diseases will be studied.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 250 - Respiratory Care Lab II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 120, 129, 131, 133, 150. A continuation of RES 150 with emphasis on adult critical care. Clinical competencies taught in RES 231 and RES 235 are studied in a laboratory setting. Peer and instructor review of competencies included.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 252 - Respiratory Care Review

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 260, 265. A review of respiratory care in preparation for credentialing exams. Students must take an Entry Level Self-Assessment Exam, a Written Registry Self- Assessment Exam, and a Clinical Simulation Self-Assessment Exam.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 255 - Clinical Experience I

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 120, 129, 131, 133, 150. Emphasis on the student directly performing basic clinical skills in a patient care setting to include hospitals, home care, and pulmonary function laboratories. Students also participate in physician rounds.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 260 - Resp Care Lab III

    Credits: 1. Offered summer. Prereq., RES 231, 232, 235, 250, 255. Students study principles and theory of advanced life support.  Peer and instructor review are included. Students will be Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certified at the end of this class.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 265 - Clinical Experience II

    Credits: 5. Offered summer. Prereq., RES 231, 232, 235, 250, 255. Continuation of clinical skills learned in RES 255. Introduction to adult critical care along with sleep and cardiac diagnostics. Students also participate in physician rounds.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 270 - Resp Care Lab IV

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 260, 265.  Emphasis on neonatal and pediatric critical care. Clinical competencies introduced in RES 241 are studied. Peer and instructor review of competencies are included.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 275 - Clinical Exp III

    Credits: 6. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 260, 265, 270. Continuation of RES 265 with critical care of the adult. Neonatal and pediatric critical care experiences are emphasized.  Students also participate in physician rounds.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHRC 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (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

  • AHRC 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

Surgical Technology

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  • AHST 101 - Introduction to Surgical Techn

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the program. Provides an orientation to the scrub and circulatory roles of the surgical technologist in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative periods. Entry level skills and theories are emphasized.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 115 - Surgical Lab I

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the program. Demonstration of sterile technique in the campus lab, various skills and their application in the operating room.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 154 - Surgical Pharmacology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the program, M 090. Basic overview of the medications that are commonly used before, during and after a surgical procedure.

  • AHST 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ethical & Human Values Course
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 200 - Operating Room Techniques

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all second semester courses. Focus on the scrub and circulator roles of the surgical technologist in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods. More complex skills and theories; impact of new technologies in the 21 century st operating room.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 201 - Surgical Procedures I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all second semester courses. A study of surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative stages of specific surgical specialties.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 202 - Surgical Procedures II

    Credits: 5. A study of surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stage of CV/thoracic, orthopedic, neurological, and ophthalmic specialties.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 215 - Surgical Lab II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring.  Demonstration of more complex skills in the campus lab, including assistant circulating, and their application in the operating room. 
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 250 - Surgical Clinical I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all second semester courses and successful completion of AHST 215. Perioperative experience in the minor surgical procedure role through a supervised clinical hospital rotation.

  • AHST 251 - Surgical Clinical II

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., completion of all third semester courses. Perioperative experience in the major surgical procedure role through a supervised clinical hospital rotation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHST 298 - Surgical Internship

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., successful completion of  AHST 202, 251T. Capstone experience in the perioperative role in preparation for initial employment, increasing occupational awareness and professionalism. Students take call for emergency surgeries alongside experienced hospital staff.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Radiologic Technology

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  • AHXR 100 - Intro to Diagnostic Imaging

    Credits: 3. Offered fall. Introduction to the field of radiology and its mix of technical equipment, lab work, hospital environment, patient care and team work.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHXR 121 - Radiographic Imaging I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Introduction to fundamental physics principles underlying radiology and diagnostic x-ray production. Topics include electromagnetic waves, electricity and magnetism, electrical energy, and power and circuits as they relate to radiography. Factors of image quality and exposure methods: density, contrast, recorded detail, distortion, technique charts, manual and automatic exposure control, and tube rating charts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHXR 140 - Radiographic Methods

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Knowledge and skills necessary for quality patient care during standard and specialty radiographic procedures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHXR 141 - Radiology Lab

    Credits: 1. Co-Requisite AHXR 140 Radiological Methods. Students will practice all patient positioning skills necessary for competency as Radiologic Technologists.

  • AHXR 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHXR 195 - Radiographic Clinical: I

    Credits: 1 TO 14. (R-20) Offered over two semesters throughout the Radiology Technology program, beginning Spring semester. Students will begin with an introduction to patient management and basic radiographic procedures. The final semester offers opportunities in advanced patient management skills and experience with highly skilled radiographic procedures. Each semester builds on the previous semester, always emphasizing the principles of ALARA.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • AHXR 221 - Radiographic Imaging II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Offers students more technical and detailed information on the use of image receptor systems, processing principles, advanced digital imaging systems and imaging modalities used in radiology. 

  • AHXR 225 - Radiobiology/Radiation Protctn

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Principles of radiation protection and radio biology. Topics include the effects of ionizing radiation on body tissues, protective measures for limiting exposure to the patient and personnel, and radiation monitoring devices.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHXR 240 - Radiological Methods II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Coreq., AHXR 241. Preparation in the procedures associated with radiology in standard radiographic environments.

  • AHXR 241 - Radiology Lab II

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., BIOH 201N, 202N, and 211N, coreq., AHXR 240. Students will practice all patient positioning skills necessary for competency as Radiologic Technologists.

  • AHXR 270 - Radiographic Registry Review

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. An overview of imaging concepts as a review for the national certification test. Topics include a systematic approach for image evaluation, patient care, radiation protection and the physics of radiographic imaging.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • AHXR 274 - Cross Sectional Anatomy

    Credits: 3. Course offered on line each semester. Students must be ARRT certified with a current state license to register for the CT courses. This course will cover information specific to ARRT guidelines in preparation for the Computed Tomography Exam. The regions of the body to be included are: Head, Neck, Chest, Abdomen, Pelvis and Musculoskeletal. Within each of these categories, focus will be placed on these relevant factors. Sectional Anatomy (axial, sagittal and coronal planes), Contrast Media (types, contraindications, administration), Imaging Processes (scout acquisition and methods, parameter selection, protocol modification) and Special Procedures (Reformatting, 3-D rendering, biopsies/drains, screening).

  • AHXR 275 - Physics and Instrumentation

    Credits: 2. Course offered on line each semester. Students must be ARRT certified with a current state license to register for the CT courses. This course will cover information specific to ARRT guidelines in preparation for the Computed Tomography Exam. The course will be broken down in to the following sections: Patient Assessment and Preparation (to include patient history, screening, and consent. Immobilization, patient monitoring, accessory medical devices, lab values and medications/dosage). Contrast Administration (to include contrast media types, considerations, administration and dosage, venipuncture, injection techniques, post-procedure care and adverse reactions). Radiation Safety and Dosimetry (to include technical factors, protection and shielding, dose measurement and dose reduction/optimization).

  • AHXR 291 - Special Topics

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

  • AHXR 295 - Radiographic Clinical: I

    Credits: 8 TO 24. (R-20) Offered over two semesters throughout the Radiology Technology program, beginning Spring semester. Students will begin with an introduction to patient management and basic radiographic procedures. The final semester offers opportunities in advanced patient management skills and experience with highly skilled radiographic procedures. Each semester builds on the previous semester, always emphasizing the principles of ALARA.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • AHXR 298 - Internship

    Credits: 1. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Nursing

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  • NRSG 100 - Introduction to Nursing

    Credits: 1. Offered each semester. This online course is a prerequisite to the Practical Nursing program. Student will be presented with an introductory level of the core concepts of nursing practice and other issues such as the legal concerns and ethical/cultural issues that face professional nurses on a consistent basis.
    Course Attributes:
    • Practical Nursing Prog Rqrmnt
    • Registered Nursing Prog Rqrmnt

  • NRSG 106 - Nursing Assistant

    Credits: 4. The Nursing Assistant course will prepare students for careers in health care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Students will learn the basic entry-level nursing skills to work in health care setting as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Course includes providing or assisting in client care, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, transferring, feeding, using equipment, documenting and reporting the general well-being of the client.

  • NRSG 110 - Dosage Calculation Hlth Prof

    Credits: 2. This course is intended to provide the student the theory and psychomotor skills to correctly and safely calculate medications for clients in diverse health care settings. It will prepare students for the calculations used in health care professions. Students will review various systems of weights and measures (metric, apothecary, and household), conversions between these systems, ratio/proportions, dosage calculations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution, concentrations, and intravenous flow rates.

  • NRSG 131 - Fundamentals of Nursing Lab

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., SCN 201N-202N, M 115, WRT 101, SCN 150N, PSYX 100S, CHMY 121N with lab, and acceptance into the practical nursing program.  Introduces the student to basic principles and psychomotor skills to provide a framework for developing initial competencies in patient care.  Campus lab experience is used initially.  Off campus clinical experience in a long term care setting completes the hands on portion.  Successful students are qualified to apply for certification as certified nurse assistants.

  • NRSG 138 - Gerontology for Nursing

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq: acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program.  Introduces the student to the skills and knowledge needed to provide nursing care to aging clients.  Topics explored include current trends (including legal and ethical issues) in gerontological nursing, developmental stages and transitions associated with aging, expected age-related physiological changes, and assessment findings, recognition and management of acute and chronic illness that commonly occur in the older adult population, promotion of health for the older adult client, end-of-life issues and care.
    Course Attributes:
    • Practical Nursing Prog Rqrmnt
    • Registered Nursing Prog Rqrmnt

  • NRSG 142 - Cre Cncpts of Mtrnl Chld Nrsng

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq: successful completion of semester 1 of the PN nursing program.  Information about fetal development and prenatal and postnatal care of the mother and newborn emphasizing caring, communication, professionalism, and critical thinking.  Role of the nurse in meeting the needs of the family is emphasized.  Clinical application of caring for the mother and newborn will allow the student to demonstrate acquired knowledge.  

  • NRSG 143 - Cre Cncpts Mtrnl Chd Nrsng Cln

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq:  all first semester practical nursing courses and consent of instr. Capstone course that allows the student to work collaboratively with an identified LPN preceptor, performing the role expectations for care in that workplace setting.

  • NRSG 144 - Cre Cncpts of Mentl Hlth Nrsng

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq: successful completion of semester 1 of the PN nursing program.  Exploration of physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, and environmental factors associated with mental health/illness affecting individuals and families.  Focus will be placed on basic concepts of psychiatric nursing, therapeutic modalities, as well as psychiatric disorders including psychopharmacological management.
    Course Attributes:
    • Practical Nursing Prog Rqrmnt
    • Registered Nursing Prog Rqrmnt

  • NRSG 147 - Practical Nursing NCLEX Review

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq: Successful completion of all courses in the first semester of the practical nursing program. Preparation for the national test for LPN licensure.

  • NRSG 148 - Leadership Issues

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq: successful completion of semester 1 of the PN nursing program.  Capstone course that provides the Practical Nursing student information regarding the current status of vocational nursing. There is a forty-five hour clinical/precepted component to provide the student opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in the long-term care setting.

  • NRSG 191 - Special Topics

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

  • NRSG 192 - 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

  • NRSG 230 - Nursing Pharmacology

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program. This course provides the student with an overview of pharmacology with an emphasis of the study of effects, interactions, and nursing considerations of pharmacologic agents on the client population across the lifespan. The course also explores the ethical, legal, cultural and age implications of pharmacologic therapy across diverse populations and the lifespan.

  • NRSG 231 - Nursing Pharmacology Lab

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program. An integration of lab experiences focusing on the basic principles in providing safe medication administration, including intravenous therapy across diverse populations and the lifespan.

  • NRSG 232 - Foundations of Nursing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program. This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. Students learn concepts and skills necessary for maintaining standard precautions, physical, psychological and nutritional safety, along with skills needed in therapeutic interventions. Students are introduced to the concepts of professional nursing, patient needs, safety, communication, teaching/learning, critical thinking, ethical-legal, rural nursing, cultural and ethnic diversity, and interdisciplinary patient-centered care.

  • NRSG 233 - Foundations of Nursing Lab

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program. An integration of lab experiences focusing on psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Application of the nursing process and hands-on learning experiences for nursing skills, patient assessments, nutritional safety, and basic therapeutic skills are practiced and demonstrated.

  • NRSG 234 - Adult Nursing I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester 1 of the RN program. This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Foundations of Nursing, and places them in the context of patient-centered care. Social, cultural, ethical, rural and legal issues, end-of-life and palliative care across diverse adult populations are introduced. Health promotion and prevention throughout the adult lifespan, with specific focus on the geriatric patient, is emphasized. Normal aging, health alterations associated with aging, and their implications are addressed.

  • NRSG 235 - Adult Nursing I Clinical

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester 1 of the RN program. This clinical introduces the student to nursing practice in care of the stable adult patient. This includes care of the adult in a variety of health care settings. Students utilize the nursing process to develop individualized plans of care to prevent illness, promote wellness and maintain or restore health based on patient needs and evidence based practice.

  • NRSG 236 - Health and Illness of Maternal Nursing

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prere., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester 1 of the RN program. In this course, the student applies holistic concepts to the professional nursing care of the childbearing family including conception, prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care. Content addresses health and complex alterations, reproduction and menopause, nutrition, therapeutic communication, ethical, legal, cultural and evidenced-based practice.

  • NRSG 237 - Health and Illness of Maternal Nursing Clinical

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester 1 of the RN program. This clinical introduces the student to the role of the registered nurse in the care of the childbearing family. Students will utilize the nursing process to assess and develop individualized plans of care for mother and infant. Emphasis will be placed on patient education to promote healthy mother infant and childbearing family bonding.

  • NRSG 244 - Adult Nursing II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I and II of the RN program. This course builds upon previous knowledge of the nursing process and care of the patient experiencing acute and chronic disease alterations. Pathophysiologic processes are discussed as related to evidence-based nursing interventions. Students apply the nursing process, nutritional therapy, and pharmacological therapy utilizing interdisciplinary practice to promote, maintain, and restore health across the adult lifespan.

  • NRSG 245 - Adult Nursing II Clinical

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I and II of the RN program. In this clinical experience the student will provide care for individuals and families experiencing acute health alterations, and those associated with chronic disease processes. Students use the nursing process to systematically analyze information to plan and implement nursing interventions which are individualized and founded on evidence-based practice.

  • NRSG 246 - Health and Illness of Child and Family Nursing

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I and II of the RN program. In this course, the student applies holistic concepts to the professional nursing care of children and their families in health, illness, end-of-life and palliative care.Emphasis is placed on incorporating growth and developmental principles to facilitate positive health outcomes through health promotion, nutrition and disease prevention.

  • NRSG 247 - Health and Illness of Child and Family Nursing Clinical

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I and II of the RN program. In this clinical, students will utilize the nursing process, to provide nursing care of healthy and high-risk pediatric populations and their families experiencing disruptions in bio/psycho/social/cultural and spiritual needs. Emphasis is also placed on health promotion, health maintenance, and therapeutic communication.

  • NRSG 250 - LPN to RN Transition

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring.  Prereq., admission to the registered nursing program and current unencumbered LPN license.  Focus on the role transition from LPN to RN in relation to the concepts and principles of holistic nursing care.  Focus is on the continuing development of roles and responsibilities of the RN as defined by the scope of practice standards, nursing theory and conceptual models.

  • NRSG 254 - Mental Health Concepts

    Credits: 2 TO 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I and II of the RN program. In this course, the student focuses on the nursing concepts utilizing basic human needs, developmental theory, nursing process, therapeutic communication, and nursing interventions to promote and maintain health for clients and families experiencing mental-health issues. The student will examine client responses to stressors across the life span. Tasks of biological-behavioral concepts in psychosocial nursing care, rural and cultural impacts will be addressed.

  • NRSG 255 - Mental Health Clinical

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I and II of the RN program. This clinical applies the knowledge of psychiatric and mental health nursing. Students will have mental health focused clinical experiences in a variety of settings.

  • NRSG 256 - Pathophysiology

    Credits: 3. Offered spring and autumn. Prereq., successful acceptance into the Registered Nursing program. This course introduces the student to the basic principles and processes of pathophysiology including cellular communication, genes and genetic disease, forms of cellular injury, nutrition, fluid and electrolyte/acid base balance, immunity, stress coping and illness, and tumor biology. Pathophysiology of the most common alterations according to body systems will be discussed as well as the latest developments in research and patient-centered nursing interventions.

  • NRSG 259 - Adult Nursing III

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I, II and III of the RN program. This course expands on the nursing role in care of patients with complex health alterations. Students utilize evidence-based, interdisciplinary interventions to meet patient and family needs.

  • NRSG 260 - Adult Nursing III Lab

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I, II and III of the RN program. In this lab students are introduced to basic electrocardiogram interpretation, advanced concepts of perfusion, ventilation and complex pharmacologic regimens.

  • NRSG 261 - Adult Nursing III Clinical

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I, II and III of the RN program. This clinical experience focuses on application of the nursing process and utilization of information to provide comprehensive nursing care to the acutely ill patient experiencing complex health alterations in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on prioritization of care and collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal client care.

  • NRSG 266 - Managed Client Care

    Credits: 2 TO 4. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I, II and III of the RN program. In this course students examine concepts of leadership and management emphasizing prioritization, delegation, and supervision of nursing care for patients across the lifespan. Topics also include communication techniques, legal and ethical issues, care of the culturally diverse patient, and utilizing change theory. Healthcare policy, finance, and regulatory environment issues are explored and applied to planning, collaborating and coordinating care across the continuum.

  • NRSG 267 - Managing Client Care Clinical

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program and successful completion of semester I, II and III of the RN program. This precepted clinical experience focuses on principles of nursing leadership and management in a variety of settings. Students apply knowledge to provide culturally competent, holistic interventions within the professional nursing role for individuals, communities, and families across the lifespan.

  • NRSG 291 - Special Topics

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

  • NRSG 292 - Independent Study

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

Pharmacy Technology

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  • PHA 196 - Independent Study

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

Pharmacy

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  • PHAR 100 - Intro Pharm Practice for Techs

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission into Pharmacy Technology program.  This course offers information regarding careers in pharmacy.  It includes the history of pharmacy practice and defines roles of  personnel relating to pharmaceutical services. Ethical standards of the occupation and federal and state laws regulating pharmacy practice with emphasis on Montana State Pharmacy Law regulating pharmacy technicians are studied. Day-to-day operations including preparation, maintenance, and storage of pharmaceuticals and records, and basic concepts of computer operations and latest technologies are reviewed. Skills will be developed with are necessary for the pharmacy technician to communicate effectively in the following ways: 1) as a representative of the profession of pharmacy, 2) as an intermediary between the pharmacist and patient, and 3) as an intermediary between the pharmacist and other health care professionals.

  • PHAR 101 - Pharmacy Calculations

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Calculations used in pharmacy practice; includes various systems of weights and measures, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution, and concentration.

  • PHAR 102 - Pharmacology for Technicians

    Credits: 6. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission into Pharmacy Technology program. Study of the properties, reactions, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug classes.

  • PHAR 104 - Pharmacy Dispensing Lab

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission into Pharmacy Technology Program. Develop dispensing and distributive skills with hands-on lab, and lecture format.

  • PHAR 120 - Medication Safety

    Credits: 3. Offered spring online only. Prereq., PHAR 100, 101, 102, 104 and second semester standing in Pharmacy Technology Program.  This course will introduce students to national safety initiatives developed by the Institute of Medicine, The Joint Commission, The Institute of Safe Medicine Practices and others. This awareness will help students become part of the solution in promoting safe medication  practices.

  • PHAR 121 - Preparation for the PTCB Exam

    Credits: 1. Prereq., PHAR 100, PHAR 101, PHAR 102 and PHAR 104. This course will offer strategies in test taking, and help students refresh their knowledge in all knowledge areas included in the exam as identified by PTCB.

  • PHAR 192 - Independent Study

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

  • PHAR 198 - Internship: Pharmacy

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., PHAR 100, 101, 102, 104 and second semester standing in Pharmacy Technology Program. Training and experience in either hospital, compounding, home infusion, nursing home or other alternative pharmacy settings under supervision of a pharmacist. Emphasizes special skills unique to that pharmacy setting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

Construction Trades

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  • CSTN 120 - Carpentry Bscs & Rough-In Frmg

    Credits: 5. Introduction to the carpentry trade, including history, career opportunities, and requirements.  The course covers building materials, fasteners, adhesives, hand tools, and power tools.  OSHA rules and regulations for a safe working place and procedures for compliance are covered.  This course includes a two-credit imbedded lab. Students will also learn now to install windows and an exterior door.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CSTN 122 - Beginning Carpentry Lab

    Credits: 5. Lab to support CSTN 102 and 120.

  • CSTN 142 - Int & Ext Finish Carpentry

    Credits: 4. Prereq: CSTN 120 and 122.  Study of various types of siding, gutter systems, roof venting requirements, and framing with metal studs. Installation of sheathing, exterior siding, roofing felt, shingles, insulation vapor barriers, and stairs on small building constructed in CSTN 120. Installation of wood and metal doors. Demonstration of materials, layout and installation of suspended ceilings. Selection and installation of countertops, base cabinets and wall cabinets. Window, door, floor, ceiling trim and drywall are installed in a small building.  This course includes a one-credit imbedded lab.

  • CSTN 143 - Intermediate Carpentry Lab

    Credits: 4. Lab to accompany CSTN 142.  Prereq: CSTN 102, CSTN 120 and CSTN 122.

  • CSTN 171 - Site Prep, Found, Concrete Ins

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Prereq., CSTN 100 or consent of instr. Introduces the process of distance measurement as well as differential and trigonometric leveling for site layout. It covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform the site layout tasks that require making angular measurements. This course is designed to let students apply the blueprint reading skills learned so far to a practical exercise.

  • CSTN 191 - 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.

  • CSTN 192 - 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

  • CSTN 205 - Advanced Carpentry Lecture

    Credits: 6. Prereq: CSTN 102, 120, 122, 142, and 143. Study of the process for angular measurement, using transits, theodolites, electronic distance measuring devices, lasers, and trigonometric calculating to lay out foundations and determine elevations. Installation of standing seam, lap seam, and built-up roofing systems; concrete, vinyl, wooden, tile, and carpeted floors as well as radiant heating; paneling, wainscoting, movable partitions, curtain walls and fire-rated commercial wall construction. Advanced stair systems, including shop built and prefabricated stairs, balustrades, mitered risers and treads, and layout of elliptical fastening methods, and assembly techniques. Project planning, scheduling, estimating, and management skills included.  This course includes a two-credit lab.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CSTN 206 - Advanced Carpentry Lab

    Credits: 2. Laboratory to accompany CSTN 205. Prereq:  CSTN 102, 120, 122, 142, and 143.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • CSTN 261 - Building Management

    Credits: 4. Prereq: CSTN 120, 122, 142, 143, 171. Introduction to building business and project management including overhead costs, payroll costs, estimating and scheduling. Covers elements of payroll computation and preparation, payroll tax returns, information returns, and identification and compensation of independent contractors. Students are introduced to building cost estimating, and scheduling of subcontractors and building inspections. This course includes a one-credit imbedded lab.

  • CSTN 278 - Applied Building Practices Lab

    Credits: 6. Offered spring.  Prereq., CSTN 102, 103, 120, 122, 142, 143.  Students work on a variety of projects either at the college or in the community to practice and develop their skills as well as learn new skills.  Knowing and following OSHA rules and regulations is emphasized.  Students are expected to produce a professional quality product.

  • CSTN 279 - Commercial Construction

    Credits: 4. Prereq.CSTN 171, 120, 122, 142, and 143. Study and develop skills in metal stud framing, commercial roofing systems, metal and masonry buildings, metal doors and door hardware, suspended ceilings, and fire rated commercial walls.

  • CSTN 282 - Green Bldg Concept & Design I

    Credits: 4. Offered fall semester of the 2nd year. This course takes a holistic approach to natural resource conservation and energy efficiency in the construction industry. From integrated design, building site selection and evaluation, through building design, material selection and efficiencies, passive heating and cooling, and construction techniques. Students design an energy efficient residence to be built by next years class.

  • CSTN 283 - Green Bldg Concept & Design II

    Credits: 3. Prereq., CSTN 282. Spring semester. A course fee of $50.00 is required. This course builds on concepts learned in CSTN 282 Green Building Concepts and Design I. Students learn how to weatherize existing buildings and green remodeling and preservation techniques, design and build outdoor living spaces, and green landscaping practices. They learn how to document building for green rating for both NAHB Standards and LEED. They will conduct blower door tests and learn to test for and mitigate radon gas. Students will also refine the energy efficient residential plan they produced in Green Building Concepts and Design I.

  • CSTN 286 - Advanced Wood Buildings

    Credits: 3. Curriculum will provide current and future industry participants education in the history, benefits, sourcing, design, products, applications and techniques in modern and emerging wood and wood frame construction. It will further showcase the inherent qualities of responsibly sourced wood as a rapidly renewable resource in single family residential, low rise multifamily, mixed use commercial and high rise buildings and inform both current practitioners and future industry workforce members on the products, techniques and tools in wood building construction that provide the maximum economic and sustainable benefits.

  • CSTN 291 - Special Topics

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

  • CSTN 295 - Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-3) Offered autumn. The course will be an elective for all students within the Sustainable Construction Technology Program and a requirement for any student pursuing a CTS in Green Building. The practicum will allow students to apply concepts learned in CSTN 282 Green Building and Design I, CSTN 283 Green Building and Design II, and CSTN 261 Building Management in a hands on project, research activity or other relevant designated undertaking.

  • CSTN 299 - Capstone: Carpentry

    Credits: 2. Capstone laboratory to accompany CSTN 102, 120, 122, 142, 143, 205, 206, and 261. This course provides hands-on experience in which the student applies the skills and knowledge presented in the Carpentry Program. The course will emphasize advanced application in the areas of exterior finishing and interior finishing, and other constructed topics.

Diesel Service Tech

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  • DST 120 - Electrical Systems

    Credits: 8. Offered spring. The theory of AC/DC electricity including Ohm's Law, magnetism, wiring diagrams, and circuit analysis. Starting, charging, and related systems are covered in-depth using test equipment commonly found in heavy equipment repair facilities. Electronic systems are reviewed and tested using common electronic test equipment.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 128 - Engine Service I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Introduction to the construction and operation of internal combustion engines with the diesel engine being examined in detail. The use of measuring tools and related special tools is covered extensively along with common manufacture rebuild procedures. Start-up and running practices are demonstrated on various running diesel engines.  Students must complete this course with a letter grade of “C” or better to enroll in U 135T Power Trains the second-half of the semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 135 - Power Trains (UMCOT)

    Credits: 7. Offered autumn. Chassis and drive train components used in light and heavy-duty trucks and other equipment. Clutches, manual transmissions, differentials, and final drives are covered.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 191 - Special Topics

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

  • DST 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 221 - Brakes Suspn and Undercarr

    Credits: 6. Offered autumn. Air brake design, construction, and operating principles including an in-depth study of diagnostic procedures for troubleshooting and repairing brake systems. Suspension systems and undercarriage design and repair are covered along with common axle alignment procedures found in industry. Students must complete this course with a letter grade of “C” or better to enroll in U225T Hydraulics in the second-half of the semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 225 - Hydraulics (UMCOT)

    Credits: 6. Offered autumn. Theory and application of hydraulics relative to mobile construction equipment and industrial hydraulic systems. Includes valves, pumps, motors, actuators, and related hydraulic components, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 229 - Engine Service II

    Credits: 7. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 128T. A continuation of Engine Service I with a major emphasis placed on the rebuilding of a diesel engine. Engine components repair and failure analysis are reviewed along with tune-up and running of diesel engines commonly found in the heavy equipment trade. Shop flat-rate procedures, work order procedures, and warranty requirements are covered. Students must complete this course with a letter grade of “C” or better to enroll in U230T Air Conditioning in the second-half of the semester.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 230 - Air Conditioning

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 120T, DET 225T. Principles, theories, and the hazards of working with R-12 and R-34, including laws governing these refrigerants. An in-depth study of the components of an air conditioning system including hands-on practice. Discharging and charging principles are discussed, including leakage testing and other general diagnostic principles found in the field.

  • DST 231 - Fuel Systems

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. A comprehensive study of diesel fuel injection systems to include: Cummins, Roosa Master, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, and Bosch. Disassembly and repair of these systems are covered in-depth along with calibration practices. Installation, timing, and on-engine adjustments are made on diesel engines. On-engine diagnosis of the fuel systems using special diesel engine diagnostic tools is reviewed.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 235 - Advanced Power Trains

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 135T. A continuation of DET 135T with an emphasis on heavy automatic transmission, torque converters, and powershift transmission. In-depth coverage of component review troubleshooting and repair.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 270 - Diesel and Gaseous Fueled Engi

    Credits: 3. Offered summer. Prereq., completion of an accredited diesel program or consent of instr. Overview of the diesel engine and its operating principles including the fuel systems found in the power generation field. Both mechanical and electronic type systems studied in depth. Gaseous/spark ignited internal combustion with in-depth look at both the ignition system and fuel system. Emission systems, preventive maintenance and general tune-up included.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 271 - Power Generators

    Credits: 5. Offered summer. Prereq., completion of accredited diesel program and DET 270T. Introduction to generators as found in the power generation field including the review of electrical laws that pertain to A/C and D/C current. The operation of a typical internal combustion powered generator will be covered in depth including troubleshooting and rebuilding practices found in the power generation field. Generator mounting/alignment practices and generator installations, including flow requirements for combustion and cooling.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • DST 272 - Power Generation Controls

    Credits: 4. Offered summer. Prereq., completion of accredited diesel program and DET 271T. Operation of the generator and controls including governing devices and other specialized devices such as reverse power relays and volt/amp reactive power factor (VAR) controllers. Intensive troubleshooting including in depth coverage of service and repair of control systems.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

FacilityManagement Engineering

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  • FME 122 - Electricity

    Credits: 6. Offered spring. The electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits. Includes current, voltage, resistance, power, load, panels, feeders, lamps, motors, and fuses. Introduction to wiring methods and materials in conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Includes installation and replacement of light fixtures, heaters, GFCI's, switches, receptacles, raceways and electrical thermostats. Upon successful completion, students will receive the NCCER certification for Electricity

  • FME 123 - Carpentry

    Credits: 6. Offered autumn. Application of carpentry principles and techniques. Construction and maintenance of foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, and roof systems. Includes safe use of tools and materials common to the industry. Additional topics are painting, masonry, insulation, and ventilation of commercial buildings.

  • FME 127 - High/Low Pressure Boilers

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. The fundamentals of high/low pressure boiler operation and maintenance. Covers steam, feed-water, fuel, and draft systems. Includes boiler water treatment and hot water heating systems. Introduces safe mechanical operating procedures used in the industry. This course allows students to sit for the Third Class Boiler License Exam with 40 hours of hands-on training verses the 960 hours required by the state.

  • FME 128 - Plumbing & Maintenance

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Maintenance principles pertaining to lawns, groundcovers, trees, swimming pools, and plumbing equipment. Emphasis is placed on safe application of chemicals; maintenance frequency; and the identification and safe uses of associated tools and materials.

  • FME 130 - Heating & Air Conditioning

    Credits: 6. Offered spring. The fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. Covers heating and refrigeration cycles, gas furnaces, refrigerants, system evacuation and charging, and components used in associated systems. Introduces the basic mechanical service procedures used in the industry. Students will also sit for the Universal 608 EPA exam and receive the NCCER certification for Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC).

  • FME 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • FME 192 - Independent Study

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

Heavy Equipment Operation

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  • HEO 146 - Safety & Basic Controls

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Co-reqs., M 111 and CAPP 120. Orientation to the safe operation and basic control of crawler-tractors, scrapers, front-end loaders, motor graders, backhoes, trucks, and other heavy equipment units. Sufficient time is allowed for the development of basic machine operational skills.

  • HEO 148 - Operational Skill Bldg

    Credits: 5. Offered autumn. Prereq., HEO 146T. Advancement of basic skills. Proper understanding and operation of heavy equipment is pursued. Time is allowed for development of proper operational techniques.

  • HEO 150 - Job Simulation

    Credits: 6. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO 146, HEO 148T Incorporates learned skills into entry-level, industrial situations. Emphasis is on advanced equipment usage, problem definition and resolution, project-type earth moving assignments, proper equipment, and safety regulations. Course may allow participation in cooperative project efforts within the community.

  • HEO 151 - Service & Maintenance

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Different types of lubricants and their applications, scheduled and preventive maintenance procedures, and importance of periodic services and maintenance. Also included are safety procedures and regulations.

  • HEO 153 - Const. Theory & Spec. Equip.

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., M 111, HEO 148. Study of construction principles, specialized equipment, production estimates, and various related subjects.

  • HEO 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.

  • HEO 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

Metals & Machining Technology

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  • MCH 101 - Introduction to Manufacturing Processes

    Credits: 1. This course is designed to introduce the student with an overview of manufacturing to include engineering materials and product attributes, material removal processes, property enhancing and surface processing operations, special processes and assembly technologies, and manufacturing systems.

  • MCH 102 - Introduction to Manufacturing Materials

    Credits: 2. This is an introductory course in the study of materials used in the manufacturing industry. Topics include selection and identification of steels, selection and identification of nonferrous metals, mechanical behavior of various plastics, hardening, case hardening, tempering, annealing, normalizing, stress relieving, and the use of the Rockwell and Brinell hardness testers.

  • MCH 112 - Related Metals Processes I

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Use of hand tools and machines which relate to the repair of heavy equipment. Instruction covers fasteners, layout, bench metal, threads and threading, drills and drilling, and tool sharpening.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • MCH 114 - Related Metals Processes II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Instruction and use of drills, files, threads and threading processes, basic lathe, drill press, and band saw operation, including precision measuring instruments. Fasteners, layout procedures, and basic hand tools are covered.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • MCH 115 - Related Metals Processes III

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. A basic metalworking course covering fasteners, layout, bench metal, heat treating, threads and threading, drills and drilling, basic machining, and tool sharpening.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • MCH 120 - Blueprint Reading & Ingterpretation for Machining

    Credits: 3. This course introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to interpret and make drawings with symbols, various schematics and diagrams, dimensioning techniques, section views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and sketching typical to all shop drawings. Interpretation of specifications and determination of acceptable tolerance requirements to ensure quality control measures for design parts will also be stressed.

  • MCH 122 - Introduction to CAM

    Credits: 3. This course introduces Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operational basics for both mill and lathe programming using current CAM software. The course includes terminology relevant to PC-based CAD/CAM work, hardware familiarity, system operation and management, folders, file type and structure, menu structure and use, and 3 axis (milling machines) and 2 axis (lathes) tool paths. Emphasis is placed on proper geometric creation, management, relevant utilities, and toolbar and menu functions.

  • MCH 125 - Introduction to CNC Lathes

    Credits: 3. Prereq., MCH 132 . This course provides opportunities for students to develop skills in the safe setup, maintenance, and operation of CNC lathes and related periphery tools and skills. Topics covered include CNC lathe parts, controls, tool holding, tool insert geometry, chip formation, speeds and feeds, operation and process planning, threads, fits, dimensioning and tolerances, surface finish, and the following lathe processes: facing, turning, tapering, drilling, boring, reaming, chamfering, grooving, parting-off, internal and external threading, tapering, and knurling. Graded projects based on chuck, collet, and fixturing will be done. Related periphery tooling, use and care of precision measuring tools, in addition to related math used in the trade, will also be covered.

  • MCH 127 - Introduction to CNC Mills

    Credits: 3. Prereq., MCH 134. This course provides instruction in the setup and operation of CNC mills. Student projects include specialty tooling and multi-axis machining. Students will also gain experience in process control. Topics include specialty tooling, multi-axis machining, process control, and laboratory exercises in part production.

  • MCH 129 - Machine Quality Control and Precision Measurements

    Credits: 3. Students will develop the knowledge to analyze and evaluate the processes and methodology required in an industrial production environment to determine whether quality control standards are being met. Topics include use of non-precision measuring tools, use of precision measuring tools, use of comparison gauges, and analysis of measurements in a CNC environment.

  • MCH 130 - Machine Shop

    Credits: 3. The course content covers a broad range of shop fundamentals in manual and CNC machining. This course includes an emphasis on shop and work area safety. Instruction covers standard shop work, such as measurement, layout, basic hand tools, drills, drill presses, and taps and dies. Use of pedestal grinder will be covered. Work assignments incorporate projects requiring use of the above machines, tooling, and emphasizes safety.

  • MCH 132 - Introduction to Manual Engine Lathes

    Credits: 4. Prereq., or corereq., MCH 120 and MCH 129. This introduction to Manual Engine Lathes will cover the safety, maintenance and operation of manual engine lathes and related periphery tools and skills. Subjects covered include HSS tool bit grinding and tool bit geometry, chip formation, speeds and feeds, operation and process planning, threads, fits, dimensioning and tolerances, surface finish, and the following lathe processes: facing, turning, tapering, drilling, boring, reaming, chamfering, grooving, parting-off, internal and external threading, tapering, knurling, filing and polishing. Graded projects using between centers and chuck work turning will be done. Related periphery tooling, use and care of precision measuring tools, in addition to related math used in the trade, will also be covered.

  • MCH 134 - Introduction to Manual Mills

    Credits: 4. Prereq.,/coreq., MCH 120 and MCH 129. The student will perform advanced hands-on machine shop operations: set up and operation of manual milling machines, drill presses, band saws, grinders, and other equipment commonly found in manufacturing facilities. The student will use precision measuring tools and methods, utilize blueprints, and perform project process planning. Various types of steel and aluminum are use.

  • MCH 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6). Offered intermittently. Prereq. Consent of instr.

  • MCH 196 - Independent Study Variable

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Technical Course

  • MCH 198 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Prereq., consent of department. 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 (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

  • MCH 214 - Advanced Related Metals Proc

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., MPR 114T or 115T. Advanced skill development using machine tools such as milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and drill presses, emphasizing safety and providing greater complexity than provided in MPR 114T. Welding and machining are used together demonstrating how sequencing work improves quality and productivity.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • MCH 292 - Independent Study

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

Small Engine Technology

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  • SET 178 - Marine Elec & Fuel Syst

    Credits: 5. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 160T. Theory of and testing and troubleshooting of problems with ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Includes the design, testing, and troubleshooting of marine carburetion and fuel injection systems.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • SET 179 - Marine Powerhds/Low Units

    Credits: 6. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 178T. Theory of design, function and components of outboard motor powerheads and lower units. Includes basic rigging, power trim and tilt, propping, and personal watercraft design, function, and maintenance.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • SET 181 - Snowmobile Main & Rep II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 180T. Principles and theory of snowmobile electrical, fuel, front suspension, and brake systems.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • SET 182 - Comp Apps Motorsports

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 100. Use of recreational power equipment software for parts retrieval, invoicing and payment methods. Students build, query, and create reports using database software, and create a business plan for a hypothetical dealership.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • SET 192 - 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

Surveying

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  • SRVY 108 - Construction Surveying

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Basic principles of surveying and the use of surveying equipment. Calculation of angles and distances to determine grade elevations. Introduction to Global Positioning Systems, lasers and their relationship to the heavy equipment operator.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

Welding

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  • WLDG 101 - Welding Fund Auto Tech/Diesel

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Basic and intermediate processes of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and oxyacetylene welding are covered in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions in a variety of joint configurations. Instruction in the oxyacetylene cutting process.  This course is designed for Diesel students only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 103 - Welding Fund Constructn Trades

    Credits: 2. Offered spring.  Basic welding processes of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW) are covered in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions in a variety of joint configurations.  The instruction in flux core arc welding is focused on the carpentry building trades.  Instruction in the oxyacetylene cutting process is also provided.  Safe operation of equipment is covered and work is evaluated to industrial standards.  This course is designed for carpentry students.

  • WLDG 117 - Blueprint Rdng & Weldng Symbls

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Prereq., WLDG 150 (Practical experience in reading and drawing orthographic projections, interpreting dimensions, notes, scales, and welding symbols. Isometric projection (pictorial), sections, and auxiliary views with practical experience using conventional drafting tools and computer aided drafting (CAD).
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 139 - Welding Maint & Repair -Diesel

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., MPR 115T, WLDG 101. Combines the skills gained in welding and machine shop for practical applications such as repairing a broken cylinder block. Major emphasis is placed on repair techniques. Common repair procedures using machine shop and welding equipment is demonstrated.  This course is designed for Diesel students only.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 145 - Fabrication Basics

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., MPR 114T; WLDG 180; coreq., WLDG 117, 187. Conception, design, and construction of a metal structure to industry standards using shears, presses, and other machine tools common to the welding industry. Skills are developed in the areas of shielded metal arc welding and flux core arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting, and air carbon arc cutting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 150 - Welding Layout Techniques

    Credits: 2. Using practical layout techniques students develop basics for blueprint construction, layout on pipe and structural steel, and use of tools common to material layout.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 180 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Theory and safe operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of carbon steel on plate and structural components in all positions to industry standards. Visual inspection and destructive testing used to determine acceptability based upon industry standards (American Welding Society Structural Welding Code-Steel). Power sources and electrodes are covered in depth. Materials are prepared using mechanical plate shears and thermal cutting techniques. Thermal cutting techniques are examined relative to theory of operation and safe practices. Processes used are oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, and air carbon arc cutting. Theory and operation of oxyacetylene welding examined.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 184 - OSHA Rules & Regulations Wldng

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Study of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations that affect the welding and construction industries.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 187 - Flux Core Arc Welding

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., WLDG 180 (Theory, practice, and safe operation of flux core arc welding equipment. Coupons are welded in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions to industry standards using a variety of welding electrodes, diameters, and power sources, which prepare students for welding qualification to the American Welding Society Structural Welding Code specifications.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 191 - 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

  • WLDG 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently.  Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 205 - Applied Metallurgy

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Covers the manufacturing of iron and steel. Examination of physical and mechanical properties. Phase changes with the application of heating and cooling cycles. Ferrous crystal types and properties. Suggested welding procedures for low, medium, and high carbon steels, alloy steels, and cast iron.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 210 - Pipe Welding - Integrated Lab

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., WLDG 180; coreq., WLDG 215. Emphasis on skill development in the welding of pipe sections to extremely high quality levels as required by national codes and standards. Pipe welding using GTAW for the root pass and SMAW for the remaining passes in all positions. Visual inspection and destructive testing used to evaluate work according to industry standards. Students will be able to attempt welding qualification test as to code procedure set from American Welding Society –D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel. This test will certify them to a determined process on carbon steel from prequalified variables.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 215 - GTAW (integrated lab)

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., WLDG 180, 187, 210 The theory and safe operation of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Examination of power source controls and operation along with associated consumables such as gasses, electrode filler materials for carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding skill development according to industry standards using these materials in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 245 - Metal Fab Design/Construction

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., MPR 114T, MPR 214T; WLDG 117, 180, 187, 215, 275.  Students combine all knowledge and skills developed in the welding program to design and draw a full set of plans (blueprints) for an instructor-approved project using extensive welding, metal fabrication equipment, machining processes and automation. High quality performance, consistent with business and industry required.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 275 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., WLDG 187. Theory and safe operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Theory of flux core arc welding applied to GMAW. Primary focus on application, practical skill development, and producing welds that meet industry standards. Metals welded are low carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Short circuit arc and spray arc transfer used. Examination of gas and electrode selection.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 280 - Weld Testing Certification

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., WLDG 180, 187, 215, 275. Fundamental concepts and requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Welding Society (AWS) are examined. Through laboratory experience students are provided the opportunity to qualify (certify) under the two codes mentioned above.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 285 - Automation in Welding

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., WLDG 117, 150, 187, 215, CADX 110 Application of the welding process to automation. Examination of simple automation techniques such as tools, clamping, and fixturing to aid in the rapid joining of production runs. Increasing complexity is examined leading into equipment that carries the welding gun, tractors, and carriages by fully automated systems with the student performing set-up and troubleshooting (Submerged Arc Welding) and automated parts processing (optical tracer torch). Programmable controllers are investigated and used. Programming and use of a PUMA 650 Industrial Robot.
    Course Attributes:
    • Technical Course

  • WLDG 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:
    • Technical Course

Visual and Performing Arts

Art History

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  • ARTH 160L - Global Visual Culture

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the visual arts exploring various approaches to understanding art, art history and terminology, techniques and media, motivating factors behind the creative act.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • ARTH 200H - Art of World Civilization I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Survey of the history of visual art from prehistory to 1400.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • ARTH 201H - Art of World Civilization II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Survey of the history of visual art from 1400 to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • ARTH 250L - Introduction to Art Criticism

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., ARTH 200H, ARTH 201H. Study of the description, interpretation, and evaluation of visual art as practiced in art criticism.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • ARTH 333H - Architectural History I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of architectural styles, designs, and choices of the built environment from prehistory to the modern age.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • ARTH 334H - Architectural History II

    Credits: 3. Prereqs., ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of architectural styles, designs, and choices of the built environment from 1850 to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • ARTH 350 - Contemp Art and Art Criticism

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of artists, art works, critics, and theories from 1960 to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ARTH 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, new courses, and/or one-time investigations of current topics.

  • ARTH 400 - Art & Architecture of Egypt

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Egyptian art and architecture from prehistory to the present.

  • ARTH 407 - Roman and Early Christian Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Roman art and architecture from prehistory to the Early Christian period.

  • ARTH 410 - Medieval Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Medieval art and architecture from 250 to 1400.

  • ARTH 425 - Art of the Renaissance

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of European art and architecture from 1450 to 1600.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Approved

  • ARTH 428 - Baroque Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of European art and architecture from 1600 to 1700.

  • ARTH 430 - 19th Century Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of European art and architecture from 1800 to 1900.

  • ARTH 433H - Ancient American Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of ancient American art and architecture from prehistory to 1492.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)

  • ARTH 434 - Latin American Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Latin American art and architecture from 1492 to the present.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • ARTH 436 - The History of Women in Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of women and art from prehistory to the present.

  • ARTH 440 - 20th Century Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of art and architecture of the 20th century.

  • ARTH 450 - Renaissance Theory & Criticism

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of the writings on art from the 14th-16th centuries.

  • ARTH 458 - Adv Research in Art History

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., a 300-level art history course and consent of instructor. Further exploration of art history topics including student proposals.

  • ARTH 459 - Advanced Research Art Crit

    Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 350 and consent of instructor. Further exploration of art criticism topics including student proposals.

  • ARTH 464 - African Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of African art and architecture from prehistory to the present.

  • ARTH 465 - Spanish Art

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 200H or ARTH 201H and ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Exploration of Spanish art and architecture from prehistory to the present.

  • ARTH 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 250L. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, new courses, and/or one-time investigation of current topics.

  • ARTH 494 - Sem Art Hist & Crit

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 200H or 201H, a 300-level art history course and consent of instructor. Upper-division seminar in varying topics of art history and criticism.

  • ARTH 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and/or consent of instructor. Special internship under instructor supervision offering practical experience.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ARTH 503 - Crit Theories I

    Credits: 3. Prereq., consent of instructor. Seminar on the history of art criticism. Level: Graduate

  • ARTH 509 - Crit Theories II

    Credits: 3. Prereq., ARTH 503 or consent of instructor. Continuation of ARTH 503 with an emphasis on contemporary theories and topics. Level: Graduate

  • ARTH 550 - Graduate Studies/Art History

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Further research for graduate students in art history. Level: Graduate

  • ARTH 597 - Research in Art History

    Credits: 3 TO 9. (R-24) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instructor. Research for graduate students in art history and/or studio. Level: Graduate

  • ARTH 698 - Methodologies in Art History

    Credits: 3 TO 9. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Investigation of the historiography and practitioners of art history. Level: Graduate

Art

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  • ARTZ 103A - Art for Non-Majors

    Credits: 3. This course introduces students to visual art and culture from both contemporary and historical perspectives through lectures, readings, writing, and studio projects. It explores visual literacy including terminology, techniques, aesthetics, studio practice, and cultural context.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 105A - Visual Language - Drawing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic drawing skills and concept integration. Studio practice with research in historical and contemporary approaches.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 106A - Visual Language - 2-D Fndtns

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., ARTZ 105A. Introduction to the formal elements and principles of design, color theory, and predominant western and non-western historical styles.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 108A - Visual Language - 3-D Fndtns

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the formal elements and principles of design in 3-D.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 131A - Ceramics for Non-majors

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. A general introduction to art using ceramics. Less specialized than Ceramics I for art majors. Credit not allowed toward a B.A., B.F.A., or minor in art.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 191 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ARTZ 211A - Drawing I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A, ARTZ 106A, and ARTH 200H or 201H. Study of human anatomy through drawing, in-class skills development, homework portfolio, and research in historical and contemporary figuration required.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 221A - Painting I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A and 106A. Introduction to acrylic and oil painting. Emphasis on color theory, composition, concept development, and research in historical and contemporary strategies.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 231A - Ceramics I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 108A. Introduction to clay as a historical and contemporary medium. Emphasis on handbuilding, wheel throwing, and concept development.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 251A - Sculpture I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 108A. Introduction to fundamental technical skills and new processes in various materials. Emphasis on formal concerns and concept development.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 271A - Printmaking I

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A. Introduction to printmaking techniques. Emphasis on multiples, layering color, and collaboration. Topics may include: relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, artist books, mixed media, or photo-processes. Consideration of historical and contemporary approaches.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 284A - Photo I-Techs and Processes

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 105A. Introduction to photography. Emphasis on exposure, digital camera basics, composition, digital photography processing, and print finishing techniques. Consideration of historical and contemporary approaches.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 291 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ARTZ 302A - Elementary School Art

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Visual art teaching methods for future elementary school teachers in a variety of media, methods of critique, and curricular components.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 311 - Drawing II

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 211A. Focus on integrating content and form in drawings and research in historical and contemporary ideas.

  • ARTZ 321 - Painting II

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 221A and ARTH 250L. Continued development of painting skills and concepts with an emphasis on contemporary ideas and approaches. Topics may include: figuration, place, process, abstraction, and other contemporary themes.

  • ARTZ 331 - Ceramics II

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 231A. Continued development of ceramic process with emphasis on handbuilding sculpture and wheel throwing. Focus on integrating content and form through study of historical and contemporary approaches.

  • ARTZ 335 - Clay and Glaze

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., ARTZ 250L and ARTZ 231A. In-depth study of the physical and chemical properties of clays and glazes. Hands-on testing of clay and glaze formulas and introduction to kiln firing.

  • ARTZ 351 - Sculpture II

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs or coreqs., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 251A. Continued development of sculptural processes. Emphasis on clear sculptural responses to material-based and topic-based assignments and contemporary approaches.

  • ARTZ 371 - Printmaking II

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ARTZ 271A and prereq. or coreq., ARTH 250L. Continued development of printmaking processes. Emphasis on integration of content. Topics may include: relief, intaglio, lithography, screenprinting, artist books, mixed media, or photo-processes. Focus on layering of color, increased scale, styles of format and presentation, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

  • ARTZ 384 - Photo II-Theory, Crit, Prctice

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and prereq. or coreq. ARTZ 284A. Further exploration of photography. Emphasis on traditional film and darkroom-based processes, expansion of technical knowledge in small and medium format cameras, film and chemical process, presentation options, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

  • ARTZ 385 - The Art of Digital Photography

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn or spring. Prereq. or co-req., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 284A. Further exploration of photography. Emphasis on effective use of color, advanced editing techniques, studio and strobe lighting, varied approaches to format and presentation, introduction to video capture and editing, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

  • ARTZ 388 - Alternative Process Photog

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq. or coreq., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 284A. Exploration of historic and alternative photography techniques such as cyanotype, pinhole, and wet-plate. Focus on digital negative, historic optics, and varied approaches to format, presentation, and research in historical and contemporary approaches.

  • ARTZ 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 250L. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ARTZ 394A - Seminar- Environmental Drawing

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Seminar designed for the Wilderness and Civilization program based on WCP curriculum. Investigation of individual ideas through a variety of media.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • ARTZ 398 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and/or consent of instructor. Special internships under instructor supervision offering practical experience.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ARTZ 402 - Teaching Art I-- K-12

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and junior standing. Preparation for art specialists including historical and contemporary trends in curriculum development, teaching procedures, child growth and development in art, resources, evaluation, democratic teaching practices, and directed teaching experiences in school setting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning

  • ARTZ 403 - Teaching Art II-- K-12

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., ARTZ 402. Continuation and practical application of ARTZ 402.

  • ARTZ 410 - Advanced Research- Drawing

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermitently. Prereq. ARTH 350 and ARTZ 211A or consent of instructor. Further exploration of drawing-related studio practice including installation, performance, and research in historical and contemporary approaches, including student proposals.

  • ARTZ 420 - Advanced Research- Painting

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs. or co-reqs., ARTH 350 and ARTZ 321 or consent of instructor. Further exploration of painting-related studio practice including technical and conceptual student proposals.

  • ARTZ 430 - Advanced Research- Ceramics

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Further exploration of contemporary ceramics including student proposals. Specific conceptual and technical aspects in individual and group critiques.

  • ARTZ 451 - Advanced Research- Sculpture

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittingly. Prereq., ARTZ 351 or consent of instructor. Further exploration of sculpture-related studio practice including technical and student proposals.

  • ARTZ 470 - Advanced Research- Printmaking

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and ARTZ 271A or consent of instructor. Further exploration of printmaking techniques including student proposals.

  • ARTZ 486 - Advanced Research- Photography

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTZ 384 or 385 or 388 or consent of instructor. Further exploration of photography-related studio practice including technical and conceptual student proposals.

  • ARTZ 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ARTH 250L. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • ARTZ 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L or consent of instructor. Further exploration of studio practice including technical and conceptual student proposals.

  • ARTZ 494 - Seminar- Professional Prctices

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., senior status and prereq. or coreq., ARTH 250L. Required of all graduating B.F.A. students. Introduction to professional practices and standards in the visual arts, including: presentation, portfolio development, career and exhibition opportunities, arts advocacy, and graduate school application.

  • ARTZ 498 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTH 250L and consent of instructor. Special internship under instructor supervision offering practical experience.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ARTZ 499 - Senior Thesis/Capstone

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereqs., senior status, ARTZ 494, and successful passage of B.F.A. review. Required of B.F.A. students. Focus on completion of artwork and preparation for required spring B.F.A. exhibition. Further exploration of professional practices topics and career opportunities. 

  • ARTZ 501 - Graduate Critique Seminar

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Weekly meetings to critique graduate student work. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 504 - Pre-Candidacy

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Taken concurrently with 500-level Graduate Research/Studio Processes. Emphasis on one-on-one instruction with faculty in preparation for review prior to thesis work. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 505 - Grad Studio Res: Art

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-24) Offered spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Regular meetings with faculty to discuss development of individual work. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 506 - Graduate Pedagogy

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereqs., first semester graduate student status and consent of instructor. Focus on current pedagogical practices in college-level art education. Emphasis on: syllabus, teaching philosophy, assignments preparation, public-speaking skills development, TA application and course shadowing. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 507 - Beyond Art School

    Credits: 2. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Introduction to professional practices and standards in the visual arts. Emphasis on: portfolio, resume, and web development, exhibition opportunities, grant writing, and artist residencies. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 508 - Expanded Studio Practice

    Credits: 3 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Studio-based course with emphasis on collaborative practices across media. May include: topic-based studio assignments, thematic inquiry, responses to readings, and/or specific studio processes. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 511 - Grad Res/Studio Pr:Drawing

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Graduate research in drawing, based on student's direction. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 521 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Painting

    Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Advanced research in painting. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 531 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Ceramics

    Credits: 3 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. consent of instructor. Advanced research in ceramics. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 551 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Sculp

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Advanced research in sculpture. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 571 - Grad Res/Studio Pr: Print

    Credits: 2 TO 12. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced research in printmaking. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 594 - Seminar

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

  • ARTZ 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Experimental offerings by visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and/or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-18) Prereq., consent of instructor.  Offered intermittently. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer

  • ARTZ 597 - Research in Art History

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-18) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 598 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., graduate student status and Fine Arts Major and consent of instructor. Special internship under instructor supervision offering practical experience. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • ARTZ 697 - Thesis Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 3. Offered intermittently. Prereqs., ARTZ 699 and consent of instructor. One-on-one instruction with thesis committee chair. Level: Graduate

  • ARTZ 699 - Thesis Exhibition

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereqs., graduate student status and consent of instructor. Thesis exhibition preparation. Level: Graduate

Dance

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  • DANC 100A - Intro to Modern Dance

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic modern dance vocabulary through exercises for alignment, strength and flexibility and combinations across the floor.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 108A - Dance Forms

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic dance vocabulary and technique in a particular style.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 110A - Intro to Ballet

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic ballet positions and steps.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 115A - Intro to Jazz Dance

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to basic strengthening and stretching exercises and stylistic characteristics of jazz.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 118A - Dance Forms: Tap

    Credits: 2. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Introduction to basic tap dance vocabulary and technique.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 129A - Dance Performance Lab I

    Credits: 1. (R-7) Offered autumn and spring. Credit for rehearsing and performing in approved Theatre & Dance productions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 130A - Introduction to Dance

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. The various elements of dance and basic artistic principles underlying dance and all of the arts. Introduces the student to beginning-level dance vocabulary and dance skills as well as the creative process through direct experience.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 160A - Dance Forms: Irish

    Credits: 2. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring.  Introduction to basic Irish dance vocabulary and technique.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 165A - Dance Forms: African

    Credits: 2. (R-8) Offered autumn. Introduction to basic African dance vocabulary and technique.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 170A - Dance Forms: Tribal Belly

    Credits: 2. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Introduction to basic tribal-style belly dance vocabulary and technique.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 191 - Special Topics

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

  • DANC 194 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring.  Introduces incoming freshmen to the world of university dance and contemporary dance as a profession. 

  • DANC 200A - Contemporary Modern II

    Credits: 2. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., DANC 100A. Continuation of the modern dance vocabulary at an advanced-beginner level.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 205 - Improvisation

    Credits: 2. (R-6) Offered spring. Exploration of stimulus, structure and performance of improvised movement. Elements such as space, shape, motion, time, quality, form and awareness emphasized. Instructor-designed structures, transitioning to student-designed scores, culminating in improvised performance.

  • DANC 210A - Ballet II

    Credits: 2. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., DANC 110A. Continuation of the ballet vocabulary at an advanced-beginner level.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 215A - Jazz Dance II

    Credits: 2. (R-12) Offered autumn. Prereq., DANC 115A. Continuation of the jazz vocabulary at an advanced-beginner level.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 220A - Creative Practice I

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered spring. Prereq., DANC 200A. Exploration of stimulus, structure, and performance of both composed and improvised movement. Elements such as space, shape, energy, motion, time, quality, form and awareness emphasized. Instructor-designed structures, transitioning to student-designed scores, culminating in originally created/improvised performance.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 225 - Rehearsal & Performance

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Open to students who are choreographing a dance for a concert or to those who have been selected through audition to perform.

  • DANC 229A - Dance Performance Lab II

    Credits: 1. (R-7) Offered autumn and spring. Credit for rehearsing and performing in approved Theatre & Dance productions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • DANC 234L - Dance in Popular Movies

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years.  Survey of the history of dance and movement on film, with specific focus on the use of and reasons for choreography in popular movies of specific decades.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • DANC 280 - Dance Conditioning: Pilates

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Pilates mat (floor) exercises to build core control, strength and flexibility.

  • DANC 294 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. One-time offerings of current topics.

  • DANC 295 - Student Teaching: Children’s Dance

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Students participate and gain beginning-level teaching experience in two of four dance classes for children ranging in ages from 3 ½ to 12 years old.

  • DANC 298 - Cooperative Eductn/Internship

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • DANC 300 - Contemporary Modern III

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., DANC 200A. Extension of the modern dance vocabulary through lengthier combinations of movement.

  • DANC 305 - Contact Improvisation

    Credits: 2. (R-6) Offered autumn odd-numbered years. The art of moving with one or more partners while using a shifting point of contact and supporting each other's weight. Skills such as rolling, suspending, falling and recovering together explored through physical sensations that use weight, counter-balance and yielding.

  • DANC 310 - Ballet III

    Credits: 2. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Development of ability to combine steps; carriage of head and arms.

  • DANC 315 - Jazz III

    Credits: 2. (R-12) Offered autumn. Prereq., DANC 215A or consent of instr. Continuation of DANC 215A.

  • DANC 320 - Creative Practice II

    Credits: 2. (R-6) Prereq., DANC 220A. Explores ways to manipulate several dancers in space, through repetition of shapes, through related rhythms. May include choreography for videotape.

  • DANC 322 - Dance Touring

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition. Rehearsal and touring to the community.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • DANC 325 - Spirit Squad

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. UM cheer and dance team selected during audition process each spring; students perform routines at the intermediate jazz level. Development of current dance performance, leadership, communication and organizational skills. (Only four credits of DANC 325, HHP 100-179, MS 203 and MS 315 may count toward a degree.)
    Course Attributes:
    • PE Activity Skills Course

  • DANC 329 - Dance Stage Management Practicum

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Stage management practicum involving stage managing or assistant stage managing a dance production. Involves evening and weekend work.

  • DANC 334 - Dance History

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Discussion of primary movements and major figures in American modern dance, including global influences and its relationship to cultural trends of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

  • DANC 345 - Teaching for the Disabled

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Students interact with adults with developmental disabilities in an adaptive dance class where movement is used as a therapeutic modality for people with cognitive and physical impairments. Students interact with the participants, engage as role models and gain beginning teaching experience.

  • DANC 346 - Methods: Dance in K-8

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Open to majors in elementary education. Techniques and applications for using movement in the public school setting. Focus on movement elements, lesson design and planning, standards for dance, multiple intelligence theory, assessment, classroom management techniques and multiculturalism.

  • DANC 360L - World Dance

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Investigation of dances of diverse cultures. Study of dance as: an emblem of cultural identity, social order, power and gender-specific behavior; an expression of religion and/or ritual; a classical art form; and as a medium for personal expression in Western and non-Western world cultures.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • DANC 380 - Science of Dance Movement

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Study of the skeletal system and how it relates to dance movement. Basic kinesthetic principles, conditioning for dancers, and injury recognition and prevention.

  • DANC 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 24. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • DANC 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.

  • DANC 394 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn and spring. One-time offerings of current topics.

  • DANC 395 - Studio/Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Studio-based course, emphasizing one-on-one faculty instruction. Students meet during regularly scheduled times with faculty or in small groups throughout the semester to discuss the development of their individual work.

  • DANC 399 - Jr Creat/Research Proj

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Independent study in choreography or a research paper which could be on such subjects as teaching styles, multiple intelligence theory, dance historical topics, dance injuries, etc. An initial proposal, a journal, and a paper are required.

  • DANC 400 - Contemporary Modern IV

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., DANC 300. Performance of exercises and combinations that are technically demanding in strength, balance, weight, agility and line.

  • DANC 404 - Adv Contemporary Modern

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., DANC 400, 6 cr., or equiv. skill, and consent of instr. Continuation of DANC 400.

  • DANC 405 - Advanced Improvisation

    Credits: 2. (R-6) Prereq., DANC 205, 305.  Exploration of improvisation and contact improvisation as performance art forms.  Instructor and students collaboratively design, rehearse, and publicly perform improvisational scores.

  • DANC 406 - Dance as a Healing Art

    Credits: 2. (R-6) Offered spring. Study of body movement as a reflection of inner emotional states. How changes in movement lead to changes in the psyche, promoting health and growth. Exploration of techniques for experiencing the inter-connection between movement and emotional expression.

  • DANC 410 - Ballet IV

    Credits: 2. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Continues to build on skills developed in Ballet III; emphasis on developing advanced petite allegro, grand allegro, turns, and artistry.

  • DANC 440 - Dance Pedagogy

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn even-numbered years. Methods and experiences in teaching modern dance, ballet and jazz.

  • DANC 446 - Teaching Projects

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Independent study that may involve either assisting in the teaching of a dance technique class or actually planning and teaching it.
    Course Attributes:
    • Service Learning/Volunteer
    • Service Learning

  • DANC 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 24. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • DANC 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • DANC 494 - Junior/Senior Seminar

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn even-numbered years.  Seminar to discuss both practical and philosophical issues confronting dance students about to enter the "real" world.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • DANC 495 - Practicum/Field Work

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Studio-based course, emphasizing one-on-one faculty instruction. Students meet during regularly scheduled times with faculty or in small groups throughout the semester to discuss the development of their individual work.

  • DANC 497 - Methods: Tchng Movmnt in Schls

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., consent of instr. Experience in planning, observing and directing creative movement as a teaching tool in K-5.

  • DANC 499 - Senior Thesis/Creative Project

    Credits: 2 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Independent study in choreography or teaching. The student is responsible for setting up the project. An initial proposal, a journal, and a paper are required.

  • DANC 591 - Special Topics

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

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  • THTR 101L - Introduction to Theatre

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. The various elements of play production and dance. The basic artistic principles underlying dance, theatre and all of the arts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • THTR 102A - Introduction to Theatre Design

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Basic understanding of the principles of design for the theatre and television, including the production elements of scenery, costumes and lighting.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 103 - Introd to House Management

    Credits: 1. (R-3) Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the skills and experience of the front-of-house staff for a theatrical production.

  • THTR 106A - Theat Prod I: Run Crew

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Operation and running a show backstage on a scenery, costume, or prop crew for a major school production.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 107A - Theat Prod I: Constr Crew

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. The construction and completion of scenery/props, costumes, and/or lighting under supervision. Most assignments involve very basic construction techniques and/or maintenance duties found in professional shop. Involves minimum of two 4-hour labs a week.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 113A - Introduction to Voice Acting

    Credits: 3. An introduction to the skills and techniques required of the actor's voice to be effective in communication with others online, onstage, and in the world.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 120A - Introduction to Acting I

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. An introduction to the skills and techniques required of the actor to be effective in communication with others on stage and off stage.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 121 - Introduction to Acting II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 120A. Continuation of 120A.

  • THTR 155 - Drawing Fundamntls for Theatre

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Students will begin to develop skills in drawing the human form, perspective, and architecture.

  • THTR 191 - Special Topics/Exprmtl Courses

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

  • THTR 202 - Stagecraft I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of costuming, lighting, scenery, and properties.

  • THTR 203 - Stagecraft II: Scenery & Props

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Fundamental theories and hands-on application in the areas of scenery, properties, and rigging.

  • THTR 206 - Theat Prod II: Run Crew

    Credits: 1. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 106A. Operation and running a show backstage, as in scenery, costumes, or props for a major school production.

  • THTR 207 - Theat Prod II: Constr Crew

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. The construction and completion of scenery/props, costumes, and/or lighting. Advanced construction assignments and/or maintenance duties found in professional shop; possible supervision of a small construction crew. Involves minimum of two 4-hour labs a week.

  • THTR 210 - Voice & Speech I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 221 or consent of instr. Voice production, phonetics and speech for the stage.

  • THTR 211 - Voice & Speech II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 210. Continuation of 210.

  • THTR 220A - Acting I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Studio class intended to cultivate skill sets necessary for those with a background or interest in the craft of acting, especially those considering a career in the performing arts (theatre, music, dance, film, broadcasting): observation, imagination, concentration, improvisation, and character.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 221 - Acting II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 220A. Continuation of 220A. Scene study and characterization. Works selected from realism and poetic realism, utilizing modern and contemporary scripts of the American masters.

  • THTR 229 - Production Acting I

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Credit for acting in approved Drama/Dance productions.

  • THTR 235L - Dramatic Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. The study of representative texts in dramatic literature as a foundation for play analysis.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • THTR 239A - Creative Drama/Dance: K-8

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Restricted to majors in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education: P-3. Focus on the use of creative drama and dance as types of educational tools. Students will explore, experience, and implement creative teaching methods in order to promote scholarship through kinesthetic teaching in elementary education.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 245 - Int Costume Construction

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Intermediate costume construction focusing on the development of skills needed to function as a stitcher.

  • THTR 249 - Stage Makeup

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Principles of and practice in theatrical makeup. Students will work on makeup for major productions.

  • THTR 255 - Drafting for Theatre I

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Drawing techniques for the theatre with an emphasis on drafting as utilized by technicians, designers, stage managers and directors.

  • THTR 264 - Master Electrician

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., THTR 107A, THTR 202, or consent of instr. Training for the position of master electrician and assistant lighting designer. Practical application of production planning, lighting paperwork, overseeing lighting crews, advanced electrical theory, power distribution, and creative problem solving. Students will work on major school productions.

  • THTR 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.

  • THTR 292 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Independent study in all the arts of the theatre.

  • THTR 305 - Theatre Workshop III

    Credits: 1 TO 20. (R-20) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. Advanced laboratory production in all the arts of the theatre.

  • THTR 306 - Summer Theatre

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered summer. Prereq., consent of instr. Practicum in school-approved summer theatre companies in the capacity of actor, designer, director, stage manager and/or technician.

  • THTR 307 - Production Construction I

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 107A and consent of instr. Students serve as the construction/maintenance crew in a shop (sound, light, costume, or scenery) for School productions.

  • THTR 308 - Production Team I

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students function as part of the production team in a role of responsibility (i.e., master electrician, cutter, first hand, master carpenter, etc.) for a school production. These assignments and duties may serve also as part of the required junior project.

  • THTR 309 - Production Design I

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students function as a member of the production team in a role of responsibility (i.e., scenic designer, costume designer, light designer, etc.) for a school production. These assignments and duties may serve also as part of the required junior project.

  • THTR 310 - Voice and Speech III

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 211 and audition, or consent of instr. Dialects, accents, and continued development of good voice and speech skills.

  • THTR 311 - Voice and Speech IV

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Integration of voice and speech skills, vocal character.

  • THTR 315 - Physical Performance Skills I

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 221 or consent of instr. Basics of physical performance: collaboration, concentration, centering, balance, agility, and body awareness through a variety of stage movement techniques.

  • THTR 316 - Physical Performance Skills II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 315. Physical characterization: exploring weight, rhythm, tempo, and kinesthetic relationships through Laban, animal studies, and Michael Chekhov.

  • THTR 320 - Acting III

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 221. Selected scenes and projects from European and American realistic texts such as Chekhov, Ibsen, Strindberg, and Shaw.

  • THTR 321 - Acting IV

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 320. Study and practice of working with a camera and film/television scripts.

  • THTR 329 - Production Acting II

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 229A. Credit for acting in approved Theatre & Dance productions.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 330H - Theatre History I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., WRIT 101 (or higher) or equivalent, or consent of instr. A survey of the major developments of the theatre from primitive beginnings to the 19th century, including various cultures and their representative plays and performances throughout the world.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • THTR 331Y - Theatre History II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 330H or theatre minor. Continuation of 330H. The many and varied periods since the 19th century as reflected in the theatre of the times in America and Europe.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • THTR 332 - Dramaturgy

    Credits: 3. Prereq., THTR 330H or consent of instr. An introduction to literary, historical, and contextual analysis of play scripts and performance pieces intended for production.

  • THTR 336 - Costume History

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. History of Western costume from ancient Egypt to the present day.

  • THTR 339 - Theatre in Elem Education

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Exploration, implementation and experience in teaching strategies for using theatre in elementary education. Focus on techniques and applications for teaching theatre and for utilizing theatre as a tool for teaching other subject matter.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • THTR 340 - Costume Design I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 102A, 202. Introduction to principles and practices of stage costume design.

  • THTR 345 - Flat Pattern Des & Drafting

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 202. Pattern design using the flat pattern method, pattern drafting of various garment parts, advanced principles of fitting.

  • THTR 346 - Textile Selection & Manipulatn

    Credits: 3. Offered spring alternate years. Analysis of fibers, yarns, structures and finishes, as related to selection and use for the theatre. Basic dyeing, distressing and painting.

  • THTR 350 - Scenic Design I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 102A, 202. Introduction to the problems encountered in designing scenery, analyzing of script, research and practical demands of theatre conventions. Projects include those for theatre, musicals, opera, dance and television.

  • THTR 353 - Technical Direction

    Credits: 1 TO 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., THTR 255 or consent of instr. Training for position of technical director. The role and scope of technical direction, production scheduling, design analysis, budgets and bookkeeping, and methods of construction.

  • THTR 355 - Computer Aid Draft & Appl

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 255. Computer drafting for scenery, costumes, lighting, and sound design drawings, including 2-D and 3-D plans, layouts and renderings. Work with CAD, photo manipulation, spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs.

  • THTR 356 - Scenic Painting

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered spring. Introduction to the basic skills needed as a scenic artist. Emphasis on the varied materials and techniques used in the scenic studio, color mixing, and interpretation of the designer's work.

  • THTR 360 - Theatre Lighting I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 102A, 202. Introduction to principles and practices of theatre lighting design. Training for position of lighting designer for theatre. Design requirements and decisions, color, development of stage picture; concentration on proscenium theatre design concepts.

  • THTR 365 - Theatre Sound I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 102A, 202, or consent of instr. Introduction to principles and practices of theatre sound design. Training for position of sound designer for theatre. Principles, practices, and equipment used to create finished sound designs for theatre, dance and related areas.

  • THTR 370 - Stage Management I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 202. Beginning study of the duties of the stage manager concentrating on the rehearsal process in the non-professional theatre situation.

  • THTR 371 - Stage Mgmt Pract I

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 370 or consent of instr. Stage management practicum involving stage managing a showcase production or assistant stage managing a major show. Involves evening work.

  • THTR 375 - Directing I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 120A or THTR 220A; THTR 235L. Open to juniors and seniors. Introduction to the analytical skills, staging, and conceptual techniques of the director; includes some practical application in scene work.

  • THTR 380 - Playwriting

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Techniques and practice in writing short and full-length plays.

  • THTR 391 - Special Topics/Exprmtl Courses

    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.

  • THTR 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • THTR 395 - Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-18) Offered autumn and spring. Service learning experience in theatre in a setting compatible with the student’s major and interests.

  • THTR 398 - Cooperative Eductn/Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • THTR 405 - Professional Theatre

    Credits: 9. (R-18) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Laboratory experience in total play production through participation in state, regional, national and international touring production programs.

  • THTR 406 - Professional Tech Prod

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-18) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students experience the rigors and develop the skills required of technicians in touring theatre, maintaining integrity of all production elements through three months of intensive travel and varying venues.

  • THTR 407 - Prod Construct II

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students serve as construction crew in one of the shops for productions.

  • THTR 408 - Production Team II

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students serve as a member of the production team in a role of responsibility (i.e., master electrician, sound board operator, cutter, first hand, etc.) for major productions. These assignments and duties may serve also as part of the required senior project.

  • THTR 409 - Production Design II

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students serve as a member of the production team in a role of designer (i.e., set designer, costume designer, light designer, etc.) for major productions. These assignments and duties may serve also as part of the required senior project.

  • THTR 410 - Singing For Actors

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., audition, acting specialization, or consent of instr. Development and presentation of musical numbers in a dramatic context. A broad-based acquaintance with music theatre literature is acquired, and techniques for approaching songs are explored with an eye toward developing competency in music theatre forms.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 415 - Physical Performnce Skills III

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 316 or consent of instructor, which includes audition for acting specialization. Extremes of performance: stage combat, martial arts, and biomechanics/theatre of the grotesque.

  • THTR 416 - Physical Performance Skills IV

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Advanced specialized physical skills such as period styles, advanced combat/choreography, and commedia.

  • THTR 420 - Acting V

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 321 and BFA acting specialization, or consent of instr. Selected scenes and projects from specific historical and stylistic periods, from Molière to Restoration comedy.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 421 - Acting VI

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 420. Selected speeches, scenes and projects from verse drama, especially Shakespeare.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 423 - Professional Performance

    Credits: 1 TO 9. (R-18) Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Students experience the rigors and develop the skills required for actors in touring theatre; creating characters and maintaining consistent performances through three months of intensive travel and varying venues.

  • THTR 425 - Acting VII

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 421. Performance and scene work in contemporary practice and theory.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 426 - Acting VIII

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 425. Developing professional skills, material for the actor, professional portfolio, resume audition material, commercial acting, performance market research.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 429 - Production Acting III

    Credits: 1. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 329. Credit for acting in approved Theatre & Dance productions.

  • THTR 439 - Methods of Teaching Theatre

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Building and addressing specific curriculum in theatre arts.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 440 - Costume Design II

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 340. Advanced techniques in costume design; possible topics include design for dance, opera, large scale drama and musicals.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 445 - Draping

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 345. Garment design based on manipulation of fabric on a body form; emphasis on creative solutions to design problems and the interrelationships between fabric, design, and form.

  • THTR 447 - Tailoring

    Credits: 3. Offered spring alternate years. Prereq., consent of instr. Principles used in the construction of tailored garments.

  • THTR 450 - Scene Design II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 350. A continuation of the techniques and projects in 350.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 456 - Advanced Scene Painting

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 356 and/or consent of instr. Students will explore advanced scene painting techniques.

  • THTR 460 - Theatre Lighting II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 360 or consent of instr. Advanced study of principles and practices of theatre lighting design. Training for position of light designer for theatre. Design requirements and decisions, color, development of stage picture; thrust and arena theatre.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 465 - Theatre Sound II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 365 or consent of instr. Advanced study of principles and practices of theatre sound design. Training for position of theatre sound designer. Principles, practices and equipment used to create sound and music designs for the theatre, dance and related areas.
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 470 - Stage Management II

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., THTR 370 or consent of instr. Additional study of stage management concentrating on pre-rehearsal duties, aspects of maintaining a show's integrity as established by the director, inter-production relationships, supervision of crews and union contracts. Understanding a stage manager's need for paperwork and writing skills. Students encouraged to enroll in THTR 472 to use skills in a living situation.

  • THTR 472 - Stage Mgmt Pract II

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., THTR 470 or consent of instr. Stage managing a major show in the drama season in the Montana or Masquer Theatres or assistant stage managing for an Equity stage manager on a Montana Repertory Theatre production.

  • THTR 475 - Directing II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 375 or consent of instr. Directing skills for the advanced student; extensive scene work.

  • THTR 476 - Directing III

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 475. Continuation of 475. Course material coordinated with laboratory projects

  • THTR 481 - Adv Acting: Persnl Performance

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 321 or consent of instr. Developing personal performance skills.

  • THTR 482 - Adv Acting: Solo Performance

    Credits: 3. Offered spring, Prereq., THTR 481 or consent of instr.  Creating solo performance material from original material or existing texts.

  • THTR 484 - Adv Acting: Professionl Skills

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 420 or consent of instr. Developing professional skills, material for the actor, professional portfolio, resume audition material, commercial acting, performance market research.

  • THTR 490 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student.
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • THTR 491 - Special Topics/Exprmtl Courses

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

  • THTR 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-24) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of school director. Independent work under the University omnibus option. See index.

  • THTR 494 - Seminar/Workshop

    Credits: 2. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., 10 credits in Theatre or in English dramatic literature and consent of instr. Intensive study of dramatic theory relating to acting, directing, design and dramaturgy.

  • THTR 495 - Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently autumn and spring. Service learning experience in theatre in a setting compatible with the student’s major and interests.

  • THTR 498 - Cooperative Eductn/Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which 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.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • THTR 499 - Senior Project

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior-level theatre major. The student, with approval from his/her advisor, will begin a project during the semester prior to the semester of his/her graduation. An in-depth paper and brief defense of the project are required.

  • THTR 501 - Intro to Grad Studies

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Introduction to basic research and writing skills.  Level: Graduate

  • THTR 505 - Professional Theatre

    Credits: 9. (R-18) Offered spring.  Prereq., consent of instr.  Laboratory experience in total play production through participation in state, regional, national, and international touring production programs. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 506 - Graduate Summer Theatre

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered summer. Prereq., consent of instr. Practicum in school-approved summer theatre companies in the capacity of actor, designer, director, stage manager and/or technician. The student and instructor will meet prior to the student’s registration for the course in order to determine the proper credit load and work expectations for the course. Student will earn credit for said work in consultation with Director of the School and outside producing company, with credit correlating to significance of above-listed duties.  Level: Graduate

  • THTR 507 - Tech Prod Assignment

    Credits: 2 TO 4. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Production assignment made by the faculty. Student assigned a responsible technical position such as technical director, master electrician, sound engineer, cutter/draper or scenic artist. Credit variable and will be assigned by faculty. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 508 - Desgn Prod Assignment

    Credits: 2 TO 4. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Production design assignment made by the faculty. Student designs an element of a Theatre & Dance production with the supervision of a faculty designer. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 509 - Tech Direct Pract

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Technical direction of a major show in the drama season in the Montana or Masquer Theatres. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 510 - Graduate Singing for Actors

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., audition, acting specialization, or consent of instr. Development and presentation of musical numbers in a dramatic context. A broad-based acquaintance with music theatre literature is acquired, and techniques for approaching songs are explored with an eye toward developing competency in music theatre forms. Co-convenes with THTR 410. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 512 - Prob in Voice/Speech

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific advanced skills in vocal work. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 513 - Grad Voice & Speech I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Studio training with extensive focus on exercises designed to foster awareness of how the body, breath, voice, resonance, and enunciation are the artist’s tactics when acting. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 514 - Graduate Voice & Speech II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 513. Continuation of 513; advanced studio encompassing standard speech, character voice, accent and dialect-acquisition studies. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 515 - Grad Phys Performance Skills

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor.  Investigation of the history and methodology of major physical-performance models. Studio work resulting in exercises and scene work to accompany each discipline explored. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 517 - Prob in Physcial Perfrmnce

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific advanced skills in physical performance. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 520 - Graduate Acting I

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Intensive rehearsal and project work with emphasis on integration of advanced skills. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 521 - Grad Acting II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 520 or consent of instr. Continuation of 521; intimate exploration of monologues, scene work, and contemporary techniques. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 525 - Problems in Acting

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-18) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific advanced skills in acting. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 526 - Studio Training I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Scenes and projects from specific historical and stylistic periods, from Molière to Restoration comedy to drawing-room comedy. Co-convenes with THTR 421. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 527 - Studio Training II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Work in speeches, scenes, and projects from Shakespeare and other classical verse drama. Co-convenes with THTR 421. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 528 - Studio Training III

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Performance and scene work in contemporary practice and theory. Course will additionally familiarize students with contemporary performance theory and criticism. Co-convenes with THTR 425. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 529 - Studio Training IV

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Developing professional skills, material for the actor, professional portfolio, resume audition material, commercial acting, performance market research, and knowledge about unions. Co-convenes with THTR 426. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 530 - Grad Sem Dramatic Lit

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Selected topics with individual research projects presented in seminar concerning various genres, periods, and themes in dramatic literature. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 531 - Grad Sem Theatre Hist

    Credits: 3. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Selected topics and issues with individual research projects presented in seminar concerning various genres, periods, themes, and cultural contexts in theatre history. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 532 - Grad Sem Dramaturgy

    Credits: 3. A graduate-level introduction to literary, historical, and contextual analysis of play scripts and performance pieces intended for production. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 535 - Perform Theory & Criticism

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Survey of the theories, elements and ingredients of multi-cultural live performance forms, including theatre, popular entertainment, ceremonies, and other public events. Includes instruction in and application of various approaches to the criticism of live performance. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 539 - Grad Methods Tchg Theatre

    Credits: 3. In-depth study of teaching methods for presenting the craft of acting and theatre production to introductory-level students. Co-convenes with THTR 439. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 540 - Graduate Costume Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Further advancement of techniques in costume design using script/character analysis, color/texture/form usage, and presentation. Possible designs for dance, opera, large-scale drama and musicals. Co-convenes with THTR 440. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 542 - Prob in Costume Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in costume design. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 545 - Grad Design Seminar I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. This course is designed to teach graduate students effective research, collaboration, and script-analysis methodologies and exploration practices. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 546 - Grad Design Seminar II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. This course is designed to continue the design process skills developed in Seminar I of effective research, collaboration and script-analysis methodologies and exploration practices. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 550 - Graduate Scene Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific design skills in scenery through unrealized design opportunities as well as design concept and process development. Co-convenes with THTR 450. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 552 - Prob in Scene Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in scene design. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 553 - Technical Direction

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Role and scope of technical direction, production scheduling, design analysis, budgets and bookkeeping and methods of construction. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 555 - Grad CADD

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered autumn. Students will further their understanding for how CADD software is used to create complete, accurate draftings for design and technology in theatre and theatre-related activities. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 556 - Grad Rendering Techniques

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Students will begin to develop personal design styles using both traditional and digital drawing and rendering techniques. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 560 - Graduate Light Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Advanced study of principles and practices of theatre lighting design, especially collaboration and communication. Training for position of light designer for theatre or lighting instructor. Design requirements and decisions, color, development of stage picture; thrust and arena theatre. Co-convenes with THTR 460. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 562 - Prob in Light Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in light design. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 565 - Graduate Sound Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Further advanced study of principles and practices of theatre sound design, especially script analysis and collaboration. Training for position of theatre sound designer or instructor. Principles, practices and equipment used to create sound and music designs for the theatre, dance and related areas. Co-convenes with THTR 465. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Co-Convened Course

  • THTR 567 - Problems in Sound Design

    Credits: 3. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Development of specific technical skills in sound design. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 570 - Grad Stage Mgmt

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instr. Study of duties of stage manager in rehearsal and performance process. Includes stage managing a production for a faculty or guest-artist director. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 572 - Stage Mgmt Pract

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-18) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Practical work in stage management projects. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 574 - Prob Theatre Mgmt

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-18) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 577 - Directing IV

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 476 or consent of instr. Formalist styles of dramatic material. Through a variety of tools, textual and linguistic analysis, metrical and rhetorical analysis, archetypes, and musical structures, students analyze, interpret and stage projects drawn from opera and pre-modern drama, especially Shakespeare. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 578 - Directing V

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., THTR 577. Exploration of image, time manipulation, and nonlinear storytelling. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 580 - Problems in Playwriting

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-12)  Offered intermittently. Development of specific advanced writing projects based on dramatic structure, conflict, tension, and character complexities/psychology. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 590 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 591 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 18. (R-18) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 592 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 594 - Seminar

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. A review and discussion of current research. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 595 - Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Service learning experience in theatre in a setting compatible with the student’s major and interests. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • THTR 597 - Educational Methods

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-24) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 598 - Internship

    Credits: 2 TO 6. (R-24) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • THTR 599 - Professional Paper

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Preparation of a professional paper appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 609 - Grad Design Project

    Credits: 2. Students serve in one or more design roles of the production team for major theatre and dance events, working from conceptual stage to realized production. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 645 - Grad Design Seminar III

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. This course is designed to continue the design process skills developed in Seminar II of effective research, collaboration and script analysis methodologies and exploration practices. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 646 - Grad Design Seminar IV

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. This course is the capstone to the seminar sequence which completes the design process skills developed in Seminar I, II, and III of effective research, collaboration and script analysis methodologies and exploration practices. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 675 - Directing VI

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., THTR 578. The history and literature of directing. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 677 - Problems in Directing

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-18) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 690 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. An in-house project that takes the form of a capstone directing assignment or acting role in a School production. A paper detailing and reflecting upon the process accompanies the creative work. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 695 - Grad Final Creative Project

    Credits: 1 TO 6. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. An in-house project that takes the form of a capstone directing assignment or acting role in a School production. A paper detailing and reflecting upon the process accompanies the creative work. Level: Graduate

  • THTR 699 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Preparation of a thesis or manuscript based on research for presentation and/or publication. Level: Graduate

Media Arts-Filmmaking

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  • MAR 252 - Screenwriting

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., Media Arts Major. Intermediate level writing class devoted to short films, with an emphasis on writing camera-ready scripts for spring production. Feature film structure and techniques also discussed.

  • MAR 335 - Experimental Animation

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. This course focuses on the development and creation of experimental animation projects using traditional stop motion animation techniques such as hand drawn, silhouette, object and clay. Projects created in this class may have elements created using iStopmotion, Dragonframe and other digital capture platforms. Open to Media Arts majors only.

  • MAR 415 - Short Form Screenwriting

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn.  Media Arts majors only. Intermediate level writing class devoted to short films, with an emphasis on writing camera-ready scripts for spring production. Feature film structure and techniques are also discussed.

  • MAR 442 - Experimental Film

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn.  Media Arts majors only. Surveying a wide range of experimental cinema (film/video) from the 1920's to the present with the central focus being artistic practice in the context of historic and cultural concerns. Students will also create projects focusing on exploring film/video both as a form of personal expression and as a medium, rather than as mass entertainment.

  • MAR 443 - Documentary

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Designed to bring together Film Studies students (theorists) and Media Arts students (filmmakers) so they may draw from their respective fields to collaborate on the production of documentaries.  After exposure to both documentary history and criticism, students will be required to work with a team of producers in learning the basic skills involved in documentary production.

  • MAR 456 - Directing

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Media Arts majors only. Developing, directing and editing a five to seven minute fiction movie. In depth work on creation of shooting script, casting, work with actors and location work. Emphasis on collaborative process and diligence and preparation in all levels of production.

  • MAR 470 - Adv. Acting for Film I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. The class is introduces the student to acting techniques needed to work competently in realistic film work. It consists of acting in several exercises and scenes shot in the studio, as well as research into different film acting styles.

  • MAR 471 - Adv. Acting for Film II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  A project-based course that combines actors and directors in the collaborative creation of a short fiction film.

Media Arts

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  • MART 101L - Intro to Media Arts

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Overview of the media arts and their interaction, integration and development in the creation of story beginning with the early years of photography and movie-making through the introduction of radio and television up to the digital revolution.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • MART 102 - Digital Technology in the Arts

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. An introduction to the relationship between aesthetics and the emerging capacities of digital technology. The course will explore the basic evolution of hardware, system software, and the Internet and will present a brief history of the pioneers of both traditional and digital art. It will also look at contemporary and emerging trends in the artistic application of digital technology.

  • MART 111A - Intro to Photoshop

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Online Course. This project-oriented design and compositing course introduces students to the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop while focusing on artistic expression in a digital technology environment.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MART 112A - Introduction to Film Editing

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Study of the history, process and philosophy of narrative film/video editing and an introduction to Final Cut nonlinear editing software.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MART 230 - Introduction to Still Image

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. This course provides a thorough introduction to the practices of capturing digital still imagery through scanning, photography, internet acquisition and mobile devices. Emphasis on content, composition, and digital manipulation of images is applied through the creation of various still-image projects. Digital capture techniques, project planning, narrative, and the integration of various forms of digital design are fundamental components of this course.

  • MART 235 - Fundamentals of Type

    Credits: 3. Offered every semester. This course is a study of the design and use of basic letterforms, anatomical features, hierarchy of information, major type families and characteristics, and the understanding of typographic grids. Students will learn the historical significance of letterforms and their origins to help fully understand how to use typography correctly within their works and designs. Students will gain experience in the art of typesetting and typographic layout, and learn the necessary skills for expressive typography, conceptual thinking and effective communication.

  • MART 255 - Photoshop: Art and Design

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Online Course. This project-based course explores a variety of design principles and techniques through Adobe Photoshop.

  • MART 256 - Illustr: Vector and Layout Des

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. An introduction to the basic principles and techniques of still image design and manipulation using Adobe Illustrator, the industry leading application for creating vector-based content. This project-based course demystifies the powerful Illustrator toolsets and workspace and enables students to actualize their ideas by helping them to develop an efficient production process. No prerequisites required.

  • MART 300 - Visions of Film

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only.  Study of major film theories that led to the constitution of visual film language and their application in contemporary film narrative and direction.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Intermediate

  • MART 301 - Media Arts Practices

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered autumn. Prereq., Media Arts majors only. Practical application of the principles of production through work on graduate and upper level undergraduate projects, either as a crew member, production manager, designer, editor, director of photography or actor.

  • MART 302 - Intro to Motion Design

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Media Arts majors only. This project-oriented course will introduce students to the basic technical and aesthetic components of digital motion design using the industry standard software programs Photoshop and After Effects.

  • MART 304 - Modern Horror Film

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Online Course. This class explores the changing landscape of the horror film since 1960, studying the movies in filmic terms (Acting, Directing, Cinematography, Music, etc.) and sociological importance. Through online discussions, selected readings, multimedia projects, and video lectures, we will seek to understand the often-controversial genre of horror.

  • MART 305 - 3D Animation I

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of 3D digital modeling with Maya. Students will develop 3D modeling techniques, including production of geometric and organic objects. Through lectures, tutorials, in-class exercises and projects, students will be exposed to various techniques that may be used for innovative and artistic content such as filmic animation and compositing. Open to Media Arts majors only.

  • MART 320 - Art of Photoshop

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Online Course. Pre-requisite MAR 230 or consent of instructor. This course provides an understanding of the use of Photoshop as an artistic tool. Exercises and projects will explore areas of customizing & combining tools, depth & perspective, and graphic elements (including text & paths), and will be based on effective production techniques, project planning, and the artistic principles of color theory, content, and layering.

  • MART 323 - 3D Motion Design I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Media Arts majors only. Introduction to fundamental concepts, principles and practices of digital compositing and rendering in order to establish a common aesthetic and technical language necessary to develop quality time-based art and design.

  • MART 324 - Stop Motion Animation

    Credits: 3. Offered winter and summer sessions.  Guides students through the active creation of several individual stop motion animation projects while developing their knowledge and expertise in traditional stop motion animation techniques using modern computing technology.

  • MART 325 - Intro to Animation

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. Introduction to two-dimensional digital animation, focusing on character and motion design animation fundamentals including: cell animation (frame by frame), motion-tweening, working with key frames and motion paths, moving elements on a 2D stage, object choreography and text animation.

  • MART 327 - Intro to Cinematography

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. Preliminary study of digital cinematography including color theory, composition, lens choice, continuity, camera movement/support, lighting for film and video, and grip in both studio and location situations.

  • MART 332 - Introduction to Film Scoring

    Credits: 3. Media Arts / Music Majors only. Intro to Film Scoring focuses on the role of music in movies. It covers composition, orchestration, and dramatic techniques and how they integrate with the elements of dramatic action. Students will analyze iconic movies and scores and working with media arts film students, create two original film scores. Media Arts / Music Majors only.

  • MART 333 - 3D Animation II

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. Building on the modeling skills learned in 3D Animation I, this course teaches students how to animate, texture map, add visual effects and render. The course will also cover advanced rigging techniques. As a continuation of this series, students will be introduced to animation, dynamics (including particle and fluid systems), and MEL scripting. Open to Media Arts majors only.

  • MART 335 - Experimental Animation

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. This course focuses on the development and creation of experimental animation projects using traditional stop motion animation techniques such as hand drawn, silhouette, object and clay. Projects created in this class may have elements created using iStopmotion, Dragonframe and other digital capture platforms. Open to Media Arts majors only.

  • MART 336 - Directing the Fic Film

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Media Arts majors only.  Developing, directing and editing a five to seven minute fiction movie. In depth work on creation of shooting script, casting, work with actors and location work. Emphasis on collaborative process and diligence and preparation in all levels of production.

  • MART 340 - Princ of Interactive Media

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. This course is designed to help students gain the skill sets necessary to successfully create work in the constantly evolving internet environment. It covers the fundamentals of website structure, content design and navigation and focuses on directory structure, visual design, user navigation, audio/video integration and domain management.

  • MART 341 - Intro to Web Design

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. Online Course. Students will gain necessary skills in this introduction to the fundamentals of website structure, content design and navigation. Areas of focus will be directory structure, visual design, user navigation, audio/video integration and domain management. This course is open to all university students and geared to non-majors.

  • MART 342 - Art & Sci of Interactive Games

    Credits: 3. Offer every term. Online course. This class is an introduction to the technological achievements and artistic and social impacts involved with the development of interactive games.  It will cover the evolution of the gaming profile and the advanced visual, sonic and narrative properties that make interactive games the explosive growth industry that is today.

  • MART 355 - Experimental Documentary Media

    Credits: 3. In this course, students will explore the state of contemporary documentary media through investigating new approaches to integrating narrative content in documentary, interactive documentary, avant-garde documentaries, sensory filmmaking, and experiments in collaborating with documentary subjects. The focus of this course is to expand students' understanding of the possibilities of the documentary genre. Selected films, film history and theory will encourage students toward a more expansive definition of documentary practice, while considering how they might create new work in documentary arts.

  • MART 391 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • MART 395 - Practicum I

    Credits: 3. Offered every term.  This course offers the student the opportunity to apply their media arts skill sets and techniques to a variety of professional level projects that include movies, web site design, and still image design.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • MART 416 - Production Studio I

    Credits: 3. Offered Autumn. Prereq., Media Arts major. This course offers a thorough look at storyboarding/previsuals, idea sketches and writing synopsis, as well as identity and promotion of finished works. This is also an opportunity for the student to begin production of the projects that will be continued in MART 457 Postproduction Studio.

  • MART 422 - Digital Compositing II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. Combines the common aesthetic and technical language with solid design principles.  Students immerse themselves in the making of a body of integrated-digital 3D work that explores the technical and aesthetic possibilities of multi-layered x y z plane actualizations.

  • MART 425 - 3D Motion Design II

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Media Arts majors only. Advanced techniques of 3D motion graphics and animation.

  • MART 432 - Techniques of Film Scoring

    Credits: 3. Prereq., MART 332. Focuses on the role of music in movies and expands upon the work accomplished in MART 332. It covers composition, orchestration, and harmonic techniques and integrates these with the elements of dramatic action. Students will work with media arts film students to actualize these techniques by creating original film scores of short scenes. The course will include a student project gallery, a peer review area, downloadable videos specific to the curriculum and a wide variety of online resources applicable to the subject matter.

  • MART 436 - Producing

    Credits: 3. The secret history of great filmmakers is the history of great producers working behind the scenes to give the director the freedom and the resources to focus on his or her “vision.” The director’s job is everything “in” the frame; the producer’s job is everything outside the frame. This class asks: how does one produce a film? What do producers do, anyway? Why are there so many of them (what are their duties)? Why do they do it? And most importantly: HOW do they do it? This class creates structures and techniques for students to create more viable film productions; it also invites a number of guest speakers to share their experiences and advice about filmmaking. Most of these speakers are producers, or work in the world of film production and development.

  • MART 440 - Tech Interactive Media Design

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. Pre-requisite MAR 340. Advanced interactive media design class that builds on the foundation of principles taught in MAR 340.

  • MART 441 - Web Technologies

    Credits: 3. Offered every term. This online advanced web technologies course will explore the latest in HTML5 and CSS3 in order to creating complex interactive functions and user experiences. Gaining an understanding of the overall environment of web design technologies will allow for a more integrated set of web design skills and a greater understanding of how the internet works.

  • MART 445 - Sound for Digital Media

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Media Arts majors only. This course is targeted at the Integrated Digital Media student and introduces fundamental concepts, principles and practices of digital sound recording and editing.  This will enable students to expand their aesthetic by integrating their sonic and visual creative work.

  • MART 446 - Sound for Film

    Credits: 3. Offered spring.  Media Arts majors only. This course is targeted at the Digital Filmmaking student and introduces fundamental concepts, principles and practices of digital location sound recording and post-production editing to picture in order to establish a common aesthetic and technical language.  

  • MART 450 - Topics in Film/Media Studies

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. Research and exploration of contemporary film, video, digital art and design. Focus on areas of student research both in commercial and non-commercial venues and styles.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • MART 455 - Visions of Documentary Film

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. Production of short experimental works of non-fiction. Emphasis on pre-production articulation of ideas and goals that lead to competent dramatic footage of actual events and people. Applied concepts: personal point-of-view, metaphor as organizing principle, articulation of subject/thesis, complexity of story, embedded meanings, use of visual motif.

  • MART 457 - Production Studio II

    Credits: 3. Offered Spring. Prereq., Media Arts Major. This course covers the principles and techniques of finishing projects. Students will focus on advanced rendering tools, prototype testing, installation and final performances, refined editing/titles/credits, enabling students to leave with a well polished finished project.

  • MART 491 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

  • MART 495 - Practicum II

    Credits: 3. Offered every term.  This course offers the student the opportunity to apply their media arts skill sets and techniques to a variety of professional level projects that include movies, web site design, and still image design.

  • MART 499 - Professional Portfolio

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. This course is intended for senior majors in Media Arts who are ready to develop their physical and online presence, readying them for a strong exit-strategy from their university careers. Students will work on strengthening their professional image through development of digital and physical portfolios, demo reels, identity/branding and personal websites. Topics will also include but not be limited to: internships, resume development, cover letters, artist statements, interviewing process, graduate school and mentorships. Guest lectures and interviews will provide insight into current industry standards, professional workflow and entering the creative workforce. Students should leave this course with all the materials they need to enter the professional world.

  • MART 500 - Core Rsrch:Digital Tech in Art

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. This course explores the relationship between aesthetics and the emerging capabilities of digital technology. It will cover the historical relationship between science and art up to the end of the 20th century and examine the methodology of critical artistic applications. Level: Graduate

  • MART 508 - Film Production

    Credits: 4. Offered every term.. Introduction to visual composition, photo and video manipulation and layering on the digital platform. Projects begin with static image composition and move to video time-based work using software-compositing programs. Level: Graduate

  • MART 509 - Media Production II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Continuation of production and post-production practices and techniques introduced in MAR 508.  Level: Graduate

  • MART 510 - Core Rsrch: Narr and Expmnts

    Credits: 4. Offered spring.  This course expands upon the research begun in MAR 500 by exploring the development of emerging 21st century digital technologies and their impact on aesthetics in artistic production. Level: Graduate

  • MART 514 - Advanced Composit Tech

    Credits: 4. Offered spring.  This course continues the work begun in MAR 422 by furthering the development of artistic principles and practices and culminates in an in-house presentation of graduate level motion design techniques. Level: Graduate

  • MART 515 - Digital Post-Production

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Study and application of the principles of editing narrative. Beginning with animated storyboards created from scenes written by the student, the class edits existing footage in action and dialogue scenes. Study of history of editing as well as analysis of classic editing techniques. Level: Graduate

  • MART 520 - Core Research: Peer Teaching

    Credits: 2. This graduate seminar is designed for prospective graduate teaching assistants and will cover techniques and best practices for both in-class and online delivery. Level: Graduate

  • MART 522 - Intro to Inter Digi Media

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Based upon the research developed in MAR 500 and  MAR 510, graduate students will explore and begin to develop artistic applications of interactive digital media, which will culminate in a semester end in-house presentation. Level: Graduate

  • MART 523 - Tech in Inter Digi Media

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. This course expands upon the work begun in MAR 522 and will culminate in a semester end public presentation. Level: Graduate

  • MART 524 - Compositing Applications I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Based upon the concepts and principles developed in MAR 422 and MAR 514, graduate students will create a compositing project from pre-production through post-production, which will culminate in a semester end in-house presentation. Level: Graduate

  • MART 525 - Compositing Applic. II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. This course expands upon the work begun in MAR 524 and culminates in a semester end public presentation. Level: Graduate

  • MART 530 - Core Rsrch: Prof Presentation

    Credits: 3. The purpose of this class is to develop a foundation for your professional media arts practice, to prepare you for seeking career, exhibition, and public presentation opportunities in the field. Level: Graduate

  • MART 557 - Advanced Post-Production

    Credits: 4. Offered Fall. Advanced Post Production is a graduate level course designed to provide students with advanced technical and conceptual instruction in non-linear editing for narrative films.  The class provides a platform for engaging in conceptual critiques with their films as they are edited as well as a base for professional certification in the Final Cut Pro Application. Level: Graduate

  • MART 577 - Film Directing I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Study of dramatic action, human psychology, and the patterns of story as applied to script analysis and directing for film. Level: Graduate

  • MART 578 - Graduate Studio

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-18) Offered every semester. Each semester students work on individual projects under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Each year begins and ends with a faculty and peer review of projects in progress. Level: Graduate

  • MART 579 - Film Directing III

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Continuation of video/film directing techniques at a more advanced level, including the creation of a short film. Level: Graduate

  • MART 580 - Principals of Cinematography

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Intermediate study of digital cinematography including color theory, composition, lens choice, continuity, camera movement/support, lighting for film and video, and grip in both studio and location situations. Level: Graduate

  • MART 586 - Screenwriting I

    Credits: 4. Offered autumn. Prereq., MAR 577. Basic development of the short screenplay from idea, through development of characters and action to final shooting script. Level: Graduate

  • MART 587 - Screenwriting II

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., MAR 586. Continued work in screenwriting at an advanced level. Level: Graduate

  • MART 591 - Graduate Practicum

    Credits: 3. Offered every term.  This course offers the graduate student the opportunity to expand their media arts skill sets and techniques by working on a variety of professional level projects that include movies, web site design, and still image design. Level: Graduate

  • MART 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, and one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • MART 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • MART 597 - Research

    Credits: 1 TO 12. (R-12) Offered intermittently. Directed individual research and study appropriate to the back ground and objectives of the student. Level: Graduate

  • MART 601 - Final Portfolio Research

    Credits: 3. Offered every semester. Investigation into subjects relevant to the development of the student’s Final Portfolio work. Application of qualitative research techniques, with a research presentation or paper due at the end of the semester. Level: Graduate

  • MART 680 - Film Directing IV

    Credits: 4. Offered spring. Prereq., MAR 577, 578, 579. Continued advanced work in directing, including the completion of a short film. Level: Graduate

  • MART 687 - Final Portfolio I

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered autumn. Ongoing production and content work relating to thesis projects. Level: Graduate

  • MART 688 - Media Practicum

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered every term. Pursuit of Practical Experience in Media Arts projects both personal and Professional. Level: Graduate

  • MART 690 - Professional Practices

    Credits: 3. (R-6) Offered every term. Work outside of program in an area of professional interest. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Research & Creative Schlrshp

  • MART 699 - Final Portfolio II

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered spring. Final work on thesis portfolio. Approval by the student’s thesis committee is required for graduation. Level: Graduate

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  • MUSE 120 - Techs: String Inst in Class I

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Group instruction for beginning students on violin, viola, cello and bass, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

  • MUSE 121 - Techs: String Inst in Class II

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered spring. Prereq., MUSE 120. Continuation of MUSE 120.

  • MUSE 123 - Techniques: Voice

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. This course examines vocal function and issues associated with the physical processes of singing such as alignment, breathing, creating sound, amplifying (resonating) sound. Additionally, students will learn basic information about becoming a voice teacher (or choral director). Students will also learn about singers' diction, voice classification, and the appropriate assigning of solo classical repertoire.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)
    • Performance Music Course

  • MUSE 126 - Techs: Percussn Instruments I

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

  • MUSE 127 - Techs: Percussn Instruments II

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered spring. Prereq., MUSE 126. Continuation of MUSE 126. Basic instruction in percussion instruments, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

  • MUSE 272 - Techniqus: Flute & Single Reed

    Credits: 1. Composers are expected to bring new musical ideas, sketches, and eventually finished pieces to the workshop, while performers are expected to read, critique, practice, and finally perform the new works.

  • MUSE 273 - Techniques: Double Reed

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic instruction in oboe and bassoon, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

  • MUSE 274 - Techniques: Upper Brass

    Credits: 1. (R-2) Offered autumn. Basic instruction in trumpet and horn, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

  • MUSE 275 - Techniques: Lower Brass

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Basic instruction in trombone, baritone, and tuba, with emphasis on teaching procedures.

  • MUSE 333 - Gen Music Methods & Materls I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and C&I 200. Development of practical knowledge to effectively instruct and administer general music classes in the public schools, grades K-12.

  • MUSE 334 - Gen Music Methods & Materls II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and EDU 202. Continuation of MUSE 333.

  • MUSE 397 - Methods: K-8 Music

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., C&I 200. Integration of fundamental skills and basic rudiments of music into the various aspects of teaching music creatively in the elementary school. For non-music majors only.

  • MUSE 425 - Technology and Materials

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn semesters, as an elective. The course will provide in-depth examination of technology and print resources appropriate for use in music classrooms K-12, all areas and ensembles. Students will work independently and collaboratively to reflect upon, discuss, and practice utilizing technology and print resources for the music classroom (K-12).

  • MUSE 497 - Methods: Choral & Literature

    Credits: 2. Offered Spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and MUSE 123. Development of strategies for directing the secondary choral ensemble. Focus on rehearsal techniques and literature selection for the developing choir.

  • MUSE 521 - Psychology of Music

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Investigation of the perception, processing and cognition of music. Psychological foundations of musical behavior: psychoacoustics, measurement and prediction of musical ability, functional music, music and society, music learning, and effective response to music. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 522 - Philosophy of Music

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. An investigation of the meaning of music, the relationship to various societies and social structures and the leading philosophical ideas which relate to music and music instruction. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 581 - Arts Educ Institute

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered summer. Same as ART 581, THTR 581. Open forum with national and regional speakers, panels, and symposia to promote discussion, understanding, and direction on significant national issues in the arts and arts education. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 582 - Arts Educ Seminar I

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Same as CP 582. Offered summers. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 583 - Arts Educ Seminar II

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Prereq., MUSE 582. Same as CP 583. Offered summers. Topics vary. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 584 - Arts Educ Seminar III

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-18) Prereq., MUSE 583. Same as CP 584. Continuation MUSE 583. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 585 - Arts Educ Seminar IV

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Prereq., MUSE 584. Same as CP 585. Continuation of MUSE 584. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 586 - Arts Educ Seminar V

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-8) Offered summer. Prereq., MUSE 585. Same as CP 586. Continuation and synthesis of preceding seminars. Level: Graduate

  • MUSE 588 - Arts Ed Apprenticeship

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-24) Offered summer. Same as CP 588. Exploration of art forms to develop new artistic and communicative perceptions and awareness. Level: Graduate

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  • MUSI 101L - Enjoyment of Music

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. The development of music listening skills. Exploration of the relationship between musical materials and the expressive qualities of a musical composition or performance. Concert attendance required. No musical background is expected. For non majors only. Credit not allowed for both MUSI 101L and 202L (MUS 134L and 135L).
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • MUSI 102A - Performance Study

    Credits: 1 TO 2. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual instruction in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, carillon, string, wind and percussion instruments. A total of 6 credits is allowed in any one performance area. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)
    • Performance Music Course

  • MUSI 104 - Music Fundamentals

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Basic principles of notation, including clefs, scales, intervals, cords and rhythm.

  • MUSI 105 - Music Theory I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 140. Material and structure of music. Application of principles in tow-, three-, and four-part writing and the keyboard.

  • MUSI 106 - Music Theory II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 105. Coreq., MUSI 141. Continuation of MUSI 105.

  • MUSI 108A - Orchestra: UMSO

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Open to all University students by audition. Rehearsal and performing experience in a broad range of symphonic, choral, operatic and concerto repertoire in the University Orchestra and the Missoula Symphony.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ensemble Music Course
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 110A - Opera Theatre I

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the standard opera repertoire.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ensemble Music Course
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 111A - Singing for Non-Majors

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. An introduction to the skills which enable and enhance artistic singing. As a group, students work to understand and exercise good tone production, musicality, and performance skills.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 112A - Choir

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Open to all University students. Audition places students according to appropriate ensemble and proper seating/section. Music majors refer to curricula for specific requirements. Non-music majors may apply 8 credits of MUSI 112A-114A, 110A/310, 131A/331, and 122A/322 toward graduation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ensemble Music Course
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 114A - Band: UM Concert Band

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Major musical organizations open to all University students. Audition required for Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ensemble Music Course
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 122A - Percussion Ensemble: UM

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. Prereq., consent of instr. String, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano and vocal ensembles as appropriate to meet student needs.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ensemble Music Course
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 123A - World Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. See MUS 107A for repeatability limitations. Prereq., consent of instr. String, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano and vocal ensembles as appropriate to meet student needs.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 130L - History of Jazz

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. The development of jazz in the 20th century with emphasis on critical listening and the recognition of important trends and people in its history.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • MUSI 131A - Jazz Ensemble I: UM Jazz Bands

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Study and performance of the jazz repertoire.
    Course Attributes:
    • Ensemble Music Course
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 132L - History of Rock & Roll

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. A study of the roots, components, and development of the musical art form "Rock and Roll". Significant performing artists and movements with the style identified and presented. Includes traditional lecture with substantial use of audio and visual aids.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • MUSI 133L - Cntry Msc:Cowbys,Opry,Nshville

    Credits: 3. This course will explore the country music genre, including its major performers, songwriters, songs and impact on culture from the early times on the radio to the beginning of the twenty-first century. 
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • MUSI 135A - Keyboard Skills I

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn.  Music reading, techniques, and harmonization skills acquired through study of solo and ensemble repertoire in a contemporary electronic piano laboratory.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)
    • Performance Music Course

  • MUSI 136A - Keyboard Skills II

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 135A. Continuation of  MUSI 135A.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)
    • Performance Music Course

  • MUSI 139 - Language of Music II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 138. Continuation of MUSI 138 with emphasis on analysis of musical examples and aural recognition of basic harmonic patterns.

  • MUSI 140 - Aural Perception I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Coreq., MUSI 105. A laboratory course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory I.

  • MUSI 141 - Aural Perception II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 140; coreq., MUSI 106. Continuation of MUSI 140. 

  • MUSI 155A - Marching: Grizzly Marchng Band

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. See MUSI 112A for repeatability limitations. A musical organization of brass, woodwinds, percussion, and auxiliary units open to all University students with no audition required.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 160A - Beginning Guitar

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. A beginning course in the fundamentals of playing folk guitar. Includes introduction to the rudiments of music.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 162A - Chamber Ensembles I

    Credits: 1. (R-20) Offered autumn and spring.  See MUS 107A for repeatability limitations.  Prereq., consent of instr.  String, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano and vocal ensembles as appropriate to meet student needs.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 180 - Composition I

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. An introduction to the basic art of music composition. May be substituted for upper division electives for students not majoring in theory or composition.

  • MUSI 191 - Special / Experimental Courses

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

  • MUSI 192 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • MUSI 195 - Applied Study I

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Instruction in voice, piano, organ, string, wind and percussion instruments. Students entering MUSI 195 must show talent for solo performance and evidence of the equivalent of a minimum of four years prior study. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • MUSI 202L - Intro to Music Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., for non-majors consent of instr. A survey of representative examples of the standard music literature of the Western European tradition. Particular attention to musical styles and forms and their relationship to musical understanding and effective listening. A basic knowledge of music fundamentals is expected. Credit not allowed for both MUSI 101L and 202L.
    Course Attributes:
    • Lit & Artistic Studies (L)

  • MUSI 205 - Music Theory III

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 240. Continuation of MUSI 106.

  • MUSI 206 - Music Theory IV

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 205; coreq., MUSI 241. This course is a continuation of MUSI 205, concentrating on, but not limited to, music as defined by and expressed in the Western European historical traditions from the Renaissance through the common practice period to the contemporary musical world in which we live.

  • MUSI 207H - World Music (equiv to 307)

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the diversity of music among the world’s peoples. Selected music systems throughout the world examined in their broad cultural contexts: religious, historical, and social. Introduction to ethnomusicology-a combination of musicology, anthropology and other related disciplines.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Cultural Intl Diversity (X)

  • MUSI 218 - Int Piano Cls (Honors)

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Prereq., placement examination. Accelerated offering of the material covered in MUSI 235 and 236.
    Course Attributes:
    • Performance Music Course

  • MUSI 225 - Jazz Theory & Improvisation I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. A performance oriented course to provide a basic understanding of jazz harmony. Application of scales and melodic patterns in improvising over various harmonic progressions.

  • MUSI 226 - Jazz Theory & Improvisation II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 225. Continuation of MUSI 225.

  • MUSI 235 - Keyboard Skills III

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 136A or equiv. Continuation of MUSI 136A.
    Course Attributes:
    • Performance Music Course

  • MUSI 236 - Keyboard Skills IV

    Credits: 1. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 235. Continuation of MUSI 235, culminates in piano functional examination.
    Course Attributes:
    • Performance Music Course

  • MUSI 240 - Aural Perception III

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 106 and 141; coreq., MUSI 205. A lab course in singing and dictation to supplement Theory III.

  • MUSI 241 - Aural Perception IV

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 240; coreq., MUSI 206. See MUSI 240.

  • MUSI 267A - Composer's Workshop

    Credits: 1. This is a composition workshop and new music ensemble, in which student composers and performers collaborate, guided by a faculty composer, to develop new pieces.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 280 - Composition II

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 4 credits of MUSI 180. Original work in composition may be substituted for upper-division electives for students not majoring in theory or composition.

  • MUSI 281 - Diction: English, Italian

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Introduced course participants to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with application to American English Diction and Italian Diction.

  • MUSI 282 - Dict: Gmn & French (equiv 382)

    Credits: 2. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Applies IPA to French and German Diction and addresses other guidelines that apply to the lyric pronunciation of these languages. Students will transcribe, translate, recite, and sing German and French texts. This is a required course for BM vocal performance majors; MUS 281 is the prerequisite course. Students who would like to be considered for mid-year registration in this diction series may do so only with the consent of the instructor.

  • MUSI 291 - Special / Experimental Courses

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

  • MUSI 295 - Applied Study II

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of 151. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • MUSI 296 - Piano Prof Assessment

    Credits: 0. Repeat 8 times. All majors pursuing a B.M. or B.M.E. degree must successfully complete all sections of the Piano Proficiency Assessment in order to attain upper-division standing in music. The eight-part exam is administered at the end of each semester. Successfully completed assessments will receive a grade of CR.

  • MUSI 301H - Music History I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from its origins to 1750 and its relationship to general cultural development. Introduction to basic research skills in music. Emphasis on listening for style characteristics through representative recorded repertoire.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • MUSI 302H - Music History II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring. Prereq., MUSI 202L. The history of music in Western civilization from 1750 to modern times. See MUSI 301H.
    Course Attributes:
    • Hist & Cultural Studies (H)
    • Writing Course-Advanced
    • Democracy and Citizenship (Y)

  • MUSI 304A - Sound in the Natural World

    Credits: 3. Offered even-numbered years.  This is a music composition and performance course that explores sound/music in relation to wilderness.  Students will learn from cultures that have stayed in contact with their natural environment and will create compositions from materials collected in the field and will perform and critique them. As a result, students will become familiar with their own creative process.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 308 - Orchestras II: UM

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See MUSI 108A for description.

  • MUSI 310 - Opera Theatre II

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. See MUSI 131A for description.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUSI 312 - Choir III

    Credits: 1 TO 8. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in voice. See MUSI 112A for description.

  • MUSI 314 - Band III: UM Concert Band

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in instrument of participation. See MUSI 114A for description.

  • MUSI 322 - UM Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

  • MUSI 323 - World Percussion Ensemble

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

  • MUSI 331 - Jzz Ens II: UM

    Credits: 1. (R-8) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. See MUSI 131A for description.

  • MUSI 332 - Advanced Functional Piano

    Credits: 1. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Offered alternate years. Techniques of harmonization, transposition, sight-reading, modulation, and improvisation.

  • MUSI 333 - Practicum in Piano Pedagogy

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq. or coreq., MUSI 435, 436. Student teaching of young pianists.

  • MUSI 335 - Instrumental Conducting

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Conducting methods and practice. Teaching methods and materials.

  • MUSI 336 - Choral Conducting

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. A study of the techniques of choral conducting. Emphasis on issues encountered in various ensemble settings.

  • MUSI 342 - Vocal Repertoire I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Comprehensive acquaintance with styles and interpretation in British, German, and possible additional repertoire genres.

  • MUSI 343 - Vocal Repertoire II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Comprehensive acquaintance with styles and interpretation in American, French and possible additional genres.

  • MUSI 355 - Marching Band II: Grizzly

    Credits: 1. (R-4) Offered autumn. Prereq., MUSI 155A or consent of instr. A musical organization of brass, woodwinds, percussion, and auxiliary units open to all University students.

  • MUSI 356 - Form & Analysis I

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Detailed harmonic and formal analysis of representative works from the Baroque period to the present.

  • MUSI 357 - Form & Analysis II

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and MUSI 356. Continuation of MUSI 356.

  • MUSI 362 - Chmbr Ens III: UM

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

  • MUSI 380 - Composition III

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and 4 credits in MUSI 280. Creative writing of music.

  • MUSI 388 - Concert Attendance UM

    Credits: 0. All music majors pursuing a B.M., B.M.E., or B.A. degree must attend in a minimum of 100 approved recitals/concerts prior to graduation. Students will receive recital credits each semester they are enrolled and should register for 388 the semester they apply for graduation. Successful completion of attendance requirements will be graded CR.

  • MUSI 391 - Special / Experimental Courses

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

  • MUSI 392 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • MUSI 395 - Applied Study III

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 295. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • MUSI 399 - Junior Recital

    Credits: 1 TO 2. Coreq., MUSI 395. Offered autumn and spring. Public performance guided by applied music faculty during the junior year of applied study. This recital, consisting of a minimum of 20 minutes of music, may be scheduled in conjunction with another student’s junior recital. Co-Requisite: MUSI 395.

  • MUSI 407 - Counterpoint I

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Writing and analysis of contrapuntal styles through the 18th century.

  • MUSI 409 - String Pedagogy & Literature

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in class string instruction.

  • MUSI 411 - Woodwind Pedagogy

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in individual and class instruction are discussed. Philosophies, repertoire, individual and group techniques used in teaching woodwinds.

  • MUSI 412 - Brass Pedagogy

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in individual and class instruction are discussed. Philosophies, repertoire, individual and group techniques used in teaching brass instruments.

  • MUSI 413 - Percussion Pedagogy

    Credits: 2. Offered intermittently. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Procedures and materials in individual and class instruction are discussed. Philosophies, repertoire, individual and group techniques used in teaching percussion instruments.

  • MUSI 415 - Music 20th Century to Present

    Credits: 3. Offered intermittently. Prereq., MUSI 302H and upper-division standing in music. Detailed analysis and comparison of selected instrumental, vocal and keyboard compositions of the 20th Century.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • MUSI 416 - Topics in Music History

    Credits: 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine the development of musical styles, genres, forms and aesthetics important to Western music, introducing students to research methods in musicology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • MUSI 417 - Cultural Studies in Music

    Credits: 3. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq. MUSI 302H and upper division standing in music, or consent of instructor. Course materials will examine music's contemporary role within cultures and societies around the world, introducing students to research methods in cultural studies and ethnomusicology.
    Course Attributes:
    • Writing Course-Advanced

  • MUSI 420 - Jazz Pedagogy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years.  Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor.  Development of skills needed to rehearse and direct jazz ensembles at the middle school through high school level.

  • MUSI 432 - Keyboard Literature

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Keyboard literature from the developments of the Baroque era to the contemporary period including the suite, sonata, character pieces, etc.

  • MUSI 433 - Keyboard Literature II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Continuation of MUSI 435.

  • MUSI 435 - Piano Methods & Materials I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music or consent of instr. Methods and materials for teaching piano classes in public schools and private studios. Procedures in teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced students in private studios. Practical demonstrations and supervised laboratory experience with children's classes.

  • MUSI 436 - Piano Methods & Materials II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., MUSI 435. Continuation of MUSI 435.

  • MUSI 440 - Orchestration

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Orchestrating and transcribing for orchestra and band instruments.

  • MUSI 442 - Vocal Studio Pedagogy and Lit

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn odd-numbered years or spring even-numbered years. Prereq., upper-division standing in music. Procedures, philosophies and terminology used in the teaching of singing. Individual and group techniques.

  • MUSI 444 - Advanced Vocal Pedagogy

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years or as needed. Prereq., MUSI 442 or consent of instructor. A detailed examination of foundational vocal technique and science topics including respiration, phonation, resonation, and articulation. Offers students the opportunity to explore current topics in the field and how to approach them as a singer or voice teacher.

  • MUSI 467 - Composers' Workshop II

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

  • MUSI 470 - Jazz Arranging & Composition

    Credits: 3. Offered spring odd-numbered years. Prereq., upper division or graduate standing in music or consent of instructor. Composing and arranging for small to medium sized jazz ensembles. Rhythmic rewriting of melodies, re-harmonization techniques, arranging of pre-existing jazz compositions, and original compositions.

  • MUSI 480 - Composition IV

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-6) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., 3 credits in MUSI 380. A continuation of composition with writing in the larger forms.

  • MUSI 491 - Special / Experimental Courses

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

  • MUSI 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

  • MUSI 495 - Applied Study IV

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., upper-division standing in music and consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 395. All private instruction requires concurrent ensemble participation.
    Course Attributes:
    • Internships/Practicums

  • MUSI 499 - Senior Recital/Capstone Pjt

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered autumn and spring.

  • MUSI 500 - Secondary Perform Area

    Credits: 1 TO 2. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of  MUSI 102A. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 511 - Advanced Conducting

    Credits: 2. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., MUSI 335/336 and consent of instr. Class and/or individual study of the art of conducting with emphasis on performance with university performing groups. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 520 - Research in Music

    Credits: 1 TO 2. Offered autumn and summer. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Research problems: their statement, organization, techniques, tabulation of materials, and concepts necessary for interpretation of data. Development of a research proposal. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 526 - Sem Instrumental Lit

    Credits: 2. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Concentrated study of symphonic literature or instrumental chamber music literature. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 551 - Major Performance Area

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., audition and consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 495. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 554 - Analytical Techniques I

    Credits: 3. Offered autumn odd-numbered years. Prereq., graduate standing in music. A survey of the theoretical approach of leading composers from the polyphonic period to the present. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 555 - Analytical Techniques II

    Credits: 3. Offered spring even-numbered years. Prereq., MUSI 554. Continuation of MUSI 554. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 559 - Composition

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Continuation of MUSI 480. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 593 - Professional Projects

    Credits: 1 TO 4. (R-4) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Students must have projects approved by a music faculty member before enrolling. Level: Graduate
    Course Attributes:
    • Independent Study

  • MUSI 598 - Internship

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R–6) Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 599 - Thesis

    Credits: 1 TO 10. (R-10) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Level: Graduate

  • MUSI 699 - Dissertation

    Credits: 1 TO 12. Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate standing in music. Level: Graduate

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  • MUST 110 - Digital Audio & Multitracking

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn and spring. Composition of computer music through recording, editing, and processing sound with digital audio software. Study of the theory and application of digital audio recording, multitracking, and digital signal processing, and electroacoustic music history. Survey of historical and current electronic and computer music composers, pieces, and practices.

  • MUST 210 - Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Prereq., MUST 110. Composition of computer music using MIDI sequencing, sampling, and synthesis software, and score preparation using music notation software. Study of the theory and application of MIDI, synthesis algorithms, and effects processing, and the practice of music engraving.

  • MUST 227A - Mtn Electroacoustc Lptp Ens I

    Credits: 1. This is a new music workshop, in which student composers, guided by a faculty composer, collaborate on new pieces for electroacoustic ensemble.  Each student will compose structured improvisations, scored with a combination of traditional and graphic notation, that the Mountain Electroacoustic Laptop Ensemble (MELEe) will perform, with their electric or amplified instruments, MIDI controllers, and laptop computers.  Successful completion of MUST 310 is a prerequisite for taking this class, unless otherwise exempted by the instructor.
    Course Attributes:
    • Expressive Arts Course (A)

  • MUST 310 - Interactivity Digitl Sgnl Proc

    Credits: 2. Offered spring. Prereq., MUST 210 and upper-division standing in music. Composition of interactive computer music using a graphical programming environment for MIDI, synthesis, and digital signal processing. Study of graphical programming, interactive composition and performance, generating and processing MIDI data, synthesizing computer-generated sound, and processing digital audio in real-time.

  • MUST 410 - Computer Music Programming

    Credits: 2. Offered autumn. Upper-division standing in music. Composition of computer music through programming. Study of object oriented programming, synthesis and digital signal processing techniques, music-generating algorithms, sound spatialization, graphical user interface design, and external control.

  • MUST 427 - Mtn Electroacoustc Lptp Ens II

    Credits: 1. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instructor. See MUSI 122A.

  • MUST 491 - 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.

  • MUST 492 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 3. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr.

  • MUST 595 - Special Topics

    Credits: 1 TO 8. (R-8) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

  • MUST 596 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1 TO 6. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Students must have projects approved by a music faculty member before enrolling. Level: Graduate