College of Technology Courses and Faculty

Accounting Technology

• U 132T Accounting I 3 cr. Basic double-entry accounting. Emphasis on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing procedures, accounting systems, and cash control.
• U 133T Accounting II 4 cr. Prereq., ACC 132T. Expansion of ACC 132T including receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and expanded liabilities. Includes partnerships, corporations, long-term liabilities, investments in stocks and bonds, and the statement of cash flows.
• U 134T Payroll Accounting 2 cr. Comprehensive payroll course including timekeeping, maintaining payroll records, producing paychecks, completing payroll deposits and tax returns, and payroll law.
• U 230T Computer Accounting Systems 3 cr. Prereq., ACC 132T. Hands-on experience using a microcomputer for accounting applications. Areas covered include general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Use of Peachtree Complete Accounting software.
• U 232T Nonprofit Accounting 3 cr. Prereq., ACC 133T. Principles of accounting for governmental units, health care organizations, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations.
• U 234T Accounting III 4 cr. Prereq., ACC 133T. Conclusion of basic accounting sequence including concepts and principles, financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting.
• U 235T Cost Accounting 3 cr. Prereq., ACC 133T. Accounting for materials, labor, and factory overhead using the job order and process costing systems.
• U 236T Income Tax 3 cr. Prereq., ACC 133T. An introduction to taxation terminology, basic tax preparation implications for individuals and sole proprietors.
• U 238T Accounting Internship 2 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. 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 6 hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

Academic Support Center

• U 060T Reading Speed and Comprehension Lab 1 cr. Development and upgrading of reading skills to a minimum level required for student success in a specific College of Technology program. The lab is developmental in nature and assumes that the student has no serious reading skill deficiency that is in need of remediation. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.
• U 065T Study Skills 1 cr. Study skills development needed by the student to be competitive in higher education. The skills taught are approached directly from the standpoint of their applications to College of Technology courses. Topics include memory and learning, study reading techniques, study management, listening and notemaking, and test taking. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.
• U 070T Career Advising 1 cr. Individual sessions and some group testing and interaction dealing with school-related problems and the forming of realistic occupational goals. Attitudes, aptitudes, interests, values, and alternatives to existing career goals will be explored. Student achievement in other Step Ahead courses (ASC 060T, ASC 065T, COM 050T, MAT 001T, and MAT 002T) is reviewed and discussed weekly to give students a measure of their progress. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.

Building Maintenance Engineering

• U 120T Electricity I 3 cr. The electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits. Includes current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers. Introduction to wiring methods and materials in conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Includes installation and replacement of light fixtures, heaters, GFCIs, switches, receptacles, and electrical thermostats.
• U 121T Electricity II 3 cr. Prereq., BME 120T. Continuation of wiring methods and materials in conformance with the National Electric Code (NEC). Presents fundamentals of mechanical and electrical installations, with emphasis on tool use and material selection. Includes fundamental 120v single-phase and 240v single and three-phase alternating current, design wiring techniques, advanced lighting principles, generators, and motors.
• U 124T Construction Basics I 4 cr. Application of plumbing, masonry, roofing, and flooring principles and the identification and safe uses of associated tools and materials.
• U 125T Construction Basics II 3 cr. Application of carpentry, painting, and glazing principles and techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing skills commonly used in maintaining commercial buildings; for example, door hanging, window glass repair, and installing sheetrock, ceilings, hardware, paneling, and cabinets.
• U 126T Ancillary Services 4 cr. Maintenance principles pertaining to lawns, groundcovers, trees, swimming pools, and building cleaning. Emphasis is placed on safe application of chemicals and maintenance frequency.
• U 129T Heating and Air Conditioning I 4 cr. The fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. Covers heating and refrigeration cycles, refrigerants, and components used in associated systems. Introduces the basic mechanical service procedures used in the industry.
• U 221T Blueprint Reading 2 cr. The fundamental working drawings used in the trades and crafts. Emphasizes recognition of various types of drawings and the development of interpretation skills. Introduction to drafting equipment, lettering techniques, sketching, basic dimensioning, scale reading, and geometric construction.
• U 222T Building Construction 3 cr. Prereq., BME 125T. The design and construction of foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, and roof systems. Includes platform and balloon framing, headers, joists, studs, rafters, sheathing, trusses, and roof types. Includes an overview of Uniform Building Code.
• U 223T Basic Motors and Controls 3 cr. Prereq., BME 121T and BME 129T. A survey of the various types of motors and protective devices. Included are single-phase capacitor start, capacitor start and run, shaded-pole tap-wound, permanent split-capacitor, and three-phase motors. Emphasis is placed on motor control problems and protective devices.
• U 224T Pumps and Piping 2 cr. Prereq., BME 124T. Overview of the Uniform Plumbing Code. Discussion of plumbing installation tools, safety, materials, fittings, sizing, fixtures, and basic design. Covers centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating, and special service pumps. Includes single and multistage pumps, cavitation, balancing, bearings, packings, clearances, mechanical seals, and problem troubleshooting. The piping section covers hot water, cold water, gas, compressed air, fire protection, waste, drain, and specialty piping.
• U 227T HVAC Control Systems 3 cr. Prereq., SCN 117T and BME 129T. Introduction to bimetallic, bourdon tube, remote bulb, CAB, thermocouple, thermistor, and thermopile measuring devices. Temperature and pressure control devices are related to the operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Two-position and proportional pneumatic control systems are presented, as well as pneumatic transmission. Computerized management systems for energy conservation are discussed.
• U 228T Machine and Equipment Installation 2 cr. Prereq., SCN 117T and SCN 118T. Tools and procedures for installing, leveling, and aligning equipment and machinery. Mechanical advantage formulas presented in physics are demonstrated. Included are safe loads for ropes, jacks, slings, and blocks and tackles. Skills pertaining to the proper use of ladders, scaffolds, safety belts, and life nets used in maintenance work are discussed.
• U 229T Heating and Air Conditioning II 5 cr. Prereq., BME 129T. Advanced study of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning principles. Includes refrigeration process, heat flow, temperature measurements, gas laws, system evacuation and charging, humidification, and air balancing. Includes overview of Uniform Mechanical Code.
• U 230T Preventive Maintenance 1 cr. Concepts of equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns and unscheduled downtime. Includes equipment inspection, maintenance scheduling, and nondestructive testing methods.

Business

• U 103T Principles of Business 3 cr. Introduction to the world of business. Examines capitalism, the economic environment, the types of business organizations, management, marketing, production, labor, financing, and business/governmental relations.
• U 107T Fashion and Design 3 cr. A comprehensive look into the fashion world's history and trends, insight into the industry's past, and present designers and their influence on fashion today. Includes an introduction to fashion design, fashion drawing, wardrobing, color analysis, and fashion trend research.
• U 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 2 cr. Introduction to various techniques used by retailers in the merchandising and displaying of goods. Analysis of different approaches and methods for effectiveness in actual retail settings. Includes display principles of balance, color, and focal point statements.
• U 112T Professional Sales 2 cr. Includes the steps in opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale. Students gain expertise through role-playing activities and written presentations.
• U 113T Psychology of Selling 3 cr. Development of selling techniques which are used by many of the world's best companies and explanation of why they work. Includes the psychological reasons that prevent a prospect from purchasing a product or service and the techniques to motivate a prospect to buy.
• U 125T Principles of Marketing 3 cr. An overview of marketing activities including the consumer buying decision process, distribution channels, the planning process, and new marketing trends. Students learn how to introduce a new product into the marketplace, target markets, and promote products through advertising and package design.
• U 135T Business Law 2 cr. An overview of law as it applies to business transactions with an emphasis on Montana law. Topics include the nature and source of law, courts and procedure, contracts, sales, agency and employment, commercial paper, bailments, property, business organizations, insurance, wills and estate planning, and consumer and creditor protection.
• U 179T Textiles 2 cr. A study of the textile industry and its operation, the production of fibers from raw materials to finished products, fiber and fabric identification, the care of fabrics, garment construction, and consumer laws relevant to the textile industry.
• U 224T Advertising and Promotion 3 cr. Exposure to the history and fundamentals of advertising; in-depth exploration of advertising media, budget plans, ad campaign designs, and in-house promotion designs; and the production of actual radio, television, and print advertising.
• U 242T Supervision 3 cr. The supervisor's role in management, organizing, staffing, and training of personnel as well as managing problem performance. Includes motivating employees, improving departmental productivity as well as the legal concerns of supervision.
• U 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 cr. Management theory, research, and the practice of management. Topics covered include leadership styles and techniques, effective communication approaches, time management, decision making, delegation, and the basic functions of supervisory skills.
• U 245T Business Economics 3 cr. Microeconomic principles of resource allocation and income distribution with emphasis on price and output determination, production costs, market structures, and international economics. Application of economic reasoning to such issues as market failure, taxation, antitrust and regulation, agriculture, income inequality, unionism, and discrimination.
• U 246T Merchandise Planning and Control 3 cr. Emphasis is on a structured inventory control system that will allow for more accurate sales forecasting, improved loss prevention, and more effective store merchandising. Includes effective systems for the buying process and purchasing negotiations and procedures.
• U 248T Market Seminar 1 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Hands-on experience with the purchasing process in an actual market environment. Includes a trip to Seattle, Washington, to attend the Pacific Northwest Apparel Association show held at the Seattle International Trade Center. Seminar includes a fashion show and simulated buying activities using open-to-buy and a dollar plan. Minimum and maximum enrollments required. All students must participate in fundraising activities to support costs.
• U 250T Entrepreneurship 3 cr. An overview of the skill areas and business principles needed to start and operate a small business. Includes developing a business plan, identifying sources of capital formation, managing growth, and marketing issues related to new ventures.
• U 299T Management Internship 2 cr. Prereq., One-year certificate in Retail Sales and Marketing or Fashion Sales and Marketing; Entrepreneurship or Food and Beverage Management students; and consent of instr. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in management. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness. Students obtain training in bookkeeping, inventory, scheduling, payroll, interviewing, sales, and business communications. Students work a minimum of 6 hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

Communications

• U 050T Critical Writing Skills 1 cr. Introduction, review and/or development of basic writing concepts. Topics include subject and predicate, clauses, phrases, and simple punctuation. Critical reading and thinking skills will be stressed. Credit does not count toward a degree or certificate.
• U 100T Employment Communications 1 cr. Application of written and oral communication skills essential for obtaining employment. Includes production of various resume formats; writing effective letters of application and follow-up; completion of standard employment application forms; development, demonstration, and evaluation of verbal and nonverbal interviewing techniques; and development of a written individualized job search plan.
• U 111T Business Communications 3 cr. Emphasizes the language principles most applicable in the business world. Rules and conventions that enhance or impair communications between people are highlighted. Practice material is provided to help students apply the rules. Students develop communication skills and use basic writing principles in creating correspondence.
• U 145T English Composition 3 cr. Fundamentals of effective expression with emphasis on the various forms of expository writing, on logical and imaginative thinking, and on reading for understanding. Includes sentence structure, diction, organization of short essays, and correct usage of standard English.
• U 160T Oral Communications 3 cr. Introduction to oral communication skills, including public speaking, interviewing, and small group communications. Focus is on the organization, delivery, and retention of oral messages, listening skill development, and nonverbal communication.
• U 205T Technical Writing 3 cr. An introduction to technical writing with emphasis on clarity and conciseness. Sentence, paragraph, and report organization are stressed; grammar and mechanics are reviewed. Short writing assignments and a technical report are critiqued for application of technical style, organization, and correct grammar and mechanics.
• U 220T Training Techniques 3 cr. Prereq., COM 160T, COM 205T or consent of instr. The practical application of adult learning theory to documenting procedures, creating user guides, writing instructions, developing courses, using tutorials, evaluating and using training materials, and giving effective oral presentations. Students prepare and deliver mini-courses to develop these skills.

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