U 132T Accounting I 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic double-entry accounting. Emphasis on analyzing, journalizing, and posting transactions; trial balance, worksheet, financial statements, and adjusting/closing procedures, accounting systems, and cash control.

U 133T Accounting II 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACC 132T. Expansion of ACC 132T including receivables, inventories, plant and intangible assets, and expanded liabilities. Includes partnerships, corporations, long-term liabilities, investments in stocks and bonds, and the statement of cash flow.

U 134T Payroll Topics 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACC 132T. Comprehensive payroll course including preparation of paychecks, completing deposits and payroll tax returns, identification of independent contractors, and introduction to state and federal payroll law. Introduction to Montana's Department of Labor and Industry, Unemployment Insurance Division, an State Compensation Insurance Fund is included.

U 230T Computerized Accounting Systems 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACC 132T and SEC 107T or consent of instr. With previous knowledge and skill related to double-entry accounting, payroll taxes and manual preparation of financial reports, students use a common accounting software package (Peachtree Complete) to accomplish similar tasks electronically.

U 232T Nonprofit Accounting 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ACC 133T. Principles of accounting for governmental units, health care organizations, colleges and universities, and other nonprofit organizations.

U 234T Accounting III 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 133T. Conclusion of basic accounting sequence including concepts and principles, financial statement analysis, and managerial accounting.

U 235T Cost Accounting 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 133T. Accounting for materials, labor, and factory overhead using the job order and process costing systems.

U 236T Income Tax 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ACC 133T. An introduction to taxation concepts and terminology, basic tax returns prepared for individuals, sole proprietors, and partnerships on tax software and manually.

U 238T Accounting Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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 six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

U 060T Reading Speed and Comprehension Lab 1 cr. Offered every term. 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. Offered every term. 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. Offered intermittently. 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 is reviewed and discussed weekly to give students a measure of their progress. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.

U 120T Electricity I 3 cr. Offered autumn. 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. Offered spring. 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. Offered autumn. 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. Offered spring. 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. Offered autumn. Maintenance principles pertaining to lawns, ground covers, 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. Offered spring. 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. Offered autumn. 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. Offered autumn. 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. Offered autumn. 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. Offered spring. 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. Offered autumn. 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. Offered spring. 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. Offered spring. 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 chilled water systems. Includes overview of Uniform Mechanical Code.

U 230T Preventive Maintenance 1 cr. Offered spring. Concepts of equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns and unscheduled downtime. Includes equipment inspection, maintenance scheduling, and nondestructive testing methods.

U 103S Principles of Business 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the world of business. Examines capitalism, the economic environment, the types of business organizations, management, marketing, production, labor, financing, and business/governmental relations. Credit not allowed for BUS 103S and BADM 100S.

U 107T Fashion and Design 3 cr. Offered autumn. A comprehensive look into the fashion world's history and trends, insight into the industry's past, and present designers and their influence on fashion today. Includes an introduction to fashion design, fashion drawing, wardrobing, color analysis, and fashion trend research.

U 109T Visual Merchandising and Display 3 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to various techniques used by retailers in the merchandising and displaying of goods. Analysis of different approaches and methods for effectiveness in actual retail settings. Includes display principles of balance, color, and focal point statements.

U 112T Professional Sales 2 cr. Offered autumn. Includes the steps in opening, presenting, demonstrating, handling objections, and closing the sale. Students gain expertise through role-playing activities and written presentations.

U 113T Psychology of Selling 3 cr. Offered spring. Development of selling techniques which are used by many of the world's best companies and explanation of why they work. Includes the psychological reasons that prevent a prospect from purchasing a product or service and the techniques to motivate a prospect to buy.

U 125T Principles of Marketing 3 cr. Offered autumn. An overview of marketing activities including the consumer buying decision process, distribution channels, the planning process, and new marketing trends. Students learn how to introduce a new product into the marketplace, target markets, and promote products through advertising and package design.

U 135T Business Law 2 cr. Offered spring. 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. Offered autumn. A study of the textile industry and its operation, the production of fibers from raw materials to finished products, fiber and fabric identification, the care of fabrics, garment construction, and consumer laws relevant to the textile industry.

U 224T Advertising and Promotion 3 cr. Offered spring. Exposure to the history and fundamentals of advertising; in-depth exploration of advertising media, budget plans, ad campaign designs, and in-house promotion designs; and the production of actual radio, television, and print advertising.

U 242T Supervision 3 cr. Offered spring. The supervisor's role in management, organizing, staffing, and training of personnel as well as managing problem performance. Includes motivating employees, improving departmental productivity as well as the legal concerns of supervision.

U 243T Psychology of Management and Supervision 4 cr. Offered autumn. Management theory, research, and the practice of management. Topics covered include leadership styles and techniques, effective communication approaches, time management, decision making, delegation, and the basic functions of supervisory skills.

U 245T Business Economics 3 cr. Offered autumn. Microeconomic principles of resource allocation and income distribution with emphasis on price and output determination, production costs, market structures, and international economics. Application of economic reasoning to such issues as market failure, taxation, antitrust and regulation, agriculture, income inequality, unionism, and discrimination.

U 246T Merchandise Planning and Control 3 cr. Offered spring. Emphasis is on a structured inventory control system that will allow for more accurate sales forecasting, improved loss prevention, and more effective store merchandising. Includes effective systems for the buying process and purchasing negotiations and procedures.

U 248T Market Seminar 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Hands-on experience with the purchasing process in an actual market environment. Includes a trip to Seattle, Washington, to attend the Pacific Northwest Apparel Association show held at the Seattle International Trade Center. Seminar includes a fashion show and simulated buying activities using open-to-buy and a dollar plan. Minimum and maximum enrollments required. All students must participate in fundraising activities to support costs.

U 250T Entrepreneurship 3 cr. Offered spring. 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. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in management. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

U 050T Writing Skills 1 cr. Offered intermittently. Introduction to the fundamentals of writing including basic sentence and paragraph structure. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.

U 090T Critical Writing Skills 3 cr. Offered every term. Development of basic writing concepts with introductory instruction in grammar, sentence construction, and paragraph development. Special emphasis is placed on understanding verbs and their place within written expression. Writing exercises include paragraph as well as essay development. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.

U 093T Grammar and Punctuation 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Traditional principles of grammar and punctuation with practical applications of these principles. Designed for the student who needs to review basic grammar and punctuation.

U 101 English Composition 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., COM 090T or passing score on placement test. Instruction and practice in both the expository writing and research process. Emphasis on the use of specific techniques of writing to develop style, unity, clarity, and force of ideas, and structure. Students are expected to write without major errors in sentence structure or mechanics. Credit not allowed for both COM 101 and ENEX 101.

U 111T Business Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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. Students are required to type assigned letters and memos.

U 115T Technical Writing 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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 160A Oral Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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. Credit not allowed for both COM 160A and COMM 111A.

U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6)

U 220T Training Techniques 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., COM 160A, COM 115T 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.

U 101 Introduction to Computers 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software. Includes basic microcomputing applications (word processing, spreadsheets, database) commonly used in business and industry. Keyboarding is included. Internet and e-mail are introduced. Credit not allowed for both CRT 101 and CS 111.

U 112T Disk Operating System 3 cr. Offered autumn. Emphasis is on basic understanding of capabilities of DOS, use of disks, backup, memory management, directories, batch files, path techniques to facilitate efficient use of secondary storage, and most used commands.

U 113 Data Communications 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 112T. Basic concepts of data communications including transmission of data, rules that regulate the communication flow, types and capabilities of computer networks, and network architecture.

U 114T Word Processing 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 107T. WordPerfect software package used for creating and editing business forms, business correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports. Business-related application projects, graphics, and printer operation are included.

U 121 Introduction to Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn. Coreq., MAT 100T. An introduction to programming using Visual Basic. Included are arithmetical and conversion operations in binary, and hexadecimal numeration systems as well as an introduction to Boolean algebra. Emphasis is on problem-solving techniques which include identifying the problem, planning the logic, coding the program, keying and debugging the program. Structured programming is stressed along with documentation techniques leading to complete program documentation support.

U 122T Ethics, Logic, and Critical Thinking 2 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to ethics, logic and scientific reasoning, and critical thinking with applications to other courses, the work environment, as well as life in general topics and case studies related directly to the technology area.

U 123T Introduction to Systems and Software 3 cr. Offered autumn. An introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software. Includes basic micro-computing applications commonly used in business and industry. Software applications include an integrated software package and Microsoft Windows 95. Keyboarding skill development and use of the Internet and e-mail are included.

U 125T File Processing and Database Concepts 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 123T. File processing environments, sequential and random accessing, concepts, and file control systems. Includes database systems modeling, concepts of normalization, and structured query processing.

U 188T Computers and Law 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 114T or SEC 114T, and LEG 180T. Introduction to computers, operating systems, Windows, e-mail, Internet using a popular Web browser, and a variety of software packages including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and law office-related software.

U 190T Spreadsheet Software 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 107T or touch-typing skills. Emphasis on the use of the spreadsheet, graphics, and database to solve quantitative business problems using Microsoft Excel v 7.0 for Windows 95.

U 191T Introduction to Database Software 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 114T, CRT 114T, or keyboarding skills. Basics of using a current database software package. Emphasis on use of a database to solve business problems. Does not involve programming.

U 196 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6)

U 201T Database Software 2 cr. Prereq., CRT 101. Use of current database software package. Covers basic database management systems, operations, data organization, file structure, report generation, indexing, queries, and file operations. Introduction to database management concepts that determine how to design and set up an efficient database. Programming introduced.

U 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 101. Introduction to the basics of food service computer applications and their effective use in food management settings. Software applications such as spreadsheets and graphics are covered.

U 209T General Business for Microcomputer Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn. Includes general business organization information, recordkeeping procedures, budget creation and maintenance, creation of RFP and bid information and procedures, and managing and maintaining inventory. Additionally, summary report writing related to budgeting and purchasing and financial reporting procedures will be covered.

U 210T Computer Operations 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., enrollment in Microcomputing Technology program or consent of instr. An introduction to the IBM AS/400 mid-range system and its operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on common tasks performed by a system operator. These include using the system console, responding to messages, and controlling jobs and printer output. The working environment of the AS/400 is covered with topics such as user profiles, security, and how files are organized on the system. OfficeVision/400, a package that provides word processing capabilities, electronic mail and calendars is included.

U 213T Advanced Data Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn. Advanced telecommunication concepts including: hardware, local and wide area networks, protocols, ATM, TCP/IP, flow control, error detection and correction, selection of facilities and service providers, bridges, routers, gateways, Internet, and industry standards. Hands-on use of network analyzers and monitoring of line traffic.

U 222T Software Quality Assurance 3 cr. Offered spring. Technical aspects of software testing, verification, and validation. Students plan and implement system requirements tests, system design tests, unit black and white tests, module integration tests, user acceptance tests, and system tests.

U 240T Operating Systems 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 112T or consent of instr. Multi-user and multi-tasking operating systems will be introduced. UNIX and Windows 95 software are used.

U 260 Desktop Publishing Concepts 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 114T or SEC 114T, or consent of instr. Use of Microsoft Word for Windows and Aldus PageMaker software to create projects with columns, headings, borders, scanned images, graphics, and text using acceptable elements of layout and design. Combines publishing and typesetting concepts. Visual appeal and accuracy is emphasized. Use of scanners and color printers to produce a complete publication. Credit not allowed for both CRT 260 and CS180.

U 280 Microcomputer Presentations 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 114T. Use of spreadsheet, database, word processing and graphics to solve integrated business applications. File importing/exporting and linking from database, word processing, graphics, web pages, and spreadsheet software. Also covered are electronic mail, messages, and calendaring. Windows, presentation graphics, forms design, screens, menus, data entry techniques, flowcharting templates, and web page design. Credit not allowed for both CRT 280 and CS 172.

U 281T LAN I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 113T or consent of instr. Novell NetWare 3.12 and 4.x operating system are introduced to effectively maintain and manage a LAN system. Topics include planning a LAN system, planning for users, planning procedures for managing and recovery of a LAN. Using command line and menu utilities, appropriate documentation and management responsibilities. Software installation and diagnosing and troubleshooting using utilities are included. Topics related to appropriate NetWare certification are introduced.

U 282 LAN II 4 cr. Offered spring. Continuation of LAN I which introduces Windows NT. Use of diagnostic tools emphasized. Topologies, communication devices, appropriate planning for and installing of LAN software, configuration of printers and other peripherals and cabling. All appropriate procedures involve hands-on practice.

U 284T Structured Design and Implementation 3 cr. Offered spring. LAN client server application design using structured system design and implementation methodologies, tools, and techniques. Use of CASE to develop and implement a structured database design and software architecture for a SQL server with Visual Basic as a front end.

U 285T PC Service and Support 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to PC hardware. Extensive hands-on work with computer systems. Topics include PC setup and configuration, floppy and hard drives, printers, basic maintenance and troubleshooting, drive installation, software backup and recovery, memory upgrades, I/O ports, peripheral devices, and backup power systems.

U 287T Help Desk 2 cr. Offered spring. Using help desk software, developing a resource library which includes extensive glossary, log of calls and solutions, database of users and systems, newsletter items, and vendor support contacts. Extensive practice with support calls and use of remote access software develops telephone techniques and good customer relations.

U 291 Systems Analysis 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 121. Presentation of systems analysis and design techniques. Planning, input design, output design, file descriptions, and analysis of needed programs. A simulated business system design project is developed.

U 292T Professional Certification 1 cr. Offered spring. Fundamental concepts and requirements reviewed for many of the different professional certifications.

U 295 C++ Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CRT 121. Introduction to C++, emphasizing structured programming techniques. Students learn the concept of compiling a source program into executable code, along with problem-solving skills. Credit not allowed for both CRT 295 and CS 204.

U 299T Microcomputing Internship 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., completion of the first three semesters of the Microcomputing Technology program and consent of instr. On-the-job training in positions requiring advanced microcomputing competencies. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

U 152T Food Production and Demonstration 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T. Hands-on preparation of food items, use and maintenance of equipment as it pertains to CUL 151T.

U 156T Dining Room Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T. Introduction to the basic foundations of dining room service and protocol. Techniques are practiced in the dining room using various types of service. Personal hygiene, mathematics, and basic culinary terminology related to dining room and beverage service are included. Table side cooking methods are practiced.

U 157T Pantry and Garde-Manger 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T. Identification of a large variety of fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits, their general and specific uses, standards of quality, preparation, and presentation. Also covered are entrée salads, side salads, salad dressings, cold sauces, appetizers, finger sandwiches, pâtés, gelatins, mousses, ice carvings, as well as banquet and buffet presentation.

U 158T Short Order Cookery 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T. Hands-on experience in all facets of short order cookery. Emphasis on coordination, speed, presentation, and basic food preparations as well as cooking methods.

U 160T Soups, Stocks, and Sauces 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T. Hands-on preparation of basic soups, stocks, sauces, glazes, thickening agents, and garnishes.

U 161T Meats and Vegetables 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T. Hands-on experience with the fundamental cooking methods for meats, vegetables, grains, legumes, and pastas.

U 162T Storeroom Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T. Various storeroom functions and procedures as they relate to the kitchen and management controls such as manual and computerized inventory.

U 175T Introduction to Food Service Sanitation 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Proper methods for safe and legal food preparation and service.

U 185T Advanced Cookery 1 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to international cuisines through lecture and demonstration. Emphasis is on difficult and elaborate presentations. Students are required to participate in the annual Food Service of America Culinary Salon Competition.

U 265T Baking 6 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., CUL 151T and CUL 152T or consent of instr. Introduction to basic raised-dough recipes and bakery procedures, pastries, desserts, frozen desserts, ice creams, sorbets, ices, mousses, and tempered chocolate. Presentation and cooking methods are emphasized.

U 128T Engine Service I 4 cr. 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.

U 135T Power Trains 7 cr. 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.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term.

U 221T Brakes, Suspension, and Undercarriage 6 cr. 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.

U 225T Hydraulics 6 cr. 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.

U 229T Engine Service II 7 cr. 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.

U 230T Air Conditioning 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., DET 120T and 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.

U 231T Fuel Systems 5 cr. 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.

U 235T Advanced Power Trains 2 cr. 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.

U 395T Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 103T Semiconductor Circuits 7 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 101T. In-depth coverage of diode, bipolar transistors, and field effect transistor circuits which are used in electronics applications. The study and analysis of the components and circuits used in semiconductor electronics. An introduction to op-amps application and theory.

U 110T Operating Systems 3 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to microcomputer operating systems. Course includes history of Disk Operating System (DOS), MS/PC DOS through MS/PC DOS 6.2, DOS versions/changes, commands, command groups, shells, files file names, I/O redirection, special keys, system configuration, batch files, path and directories, programming of hot keys, programming special application files to create .EXE files, and an introduction to networking in Novell.

U 225 Microcomputer Programming 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to microcomputer programming using a basic interpreter (Q-BASIC). Course includes planning, flowcharting, formatting, coding, and debugging basic computer programs using ANSI command set. Credit not allowed for both EET 225 and CS 101.

U 227T Computer Fundamentals 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 103T. I²L, TTL, and CMOS circuits, memories, charge coupled devices and microprocessors, with combinational and sequential circuits, MOS, and linear circuits. A study of Boolean algebra, binary numbers, binary codes, and the analysis of the basic components and circuits used in semiconductor switching.

U 228T Instrumentation 7 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 103T. Industrial measuring and process control instrumentation. Experience in basic electronic measurement using the equipment normally found in any electrical or electronic shop area. Breadboarding, building, and repairing circuits.

U 232 Microprocessors 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 227T. Complexities and power of machine language programming, hardware input/output interfacing and microprocessor operations and design applications. The course is complemented with an individual student trainer utilizing a 6800 microprocessor.

U 234T Automatic Controls 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 227T. Terminology and components used in automatic control of industrial machines and industrial processes. The servomechanism is used as a representative control system including open-loop, closed-loop, proportional, integral, and differential systems. The usage of transducers and computers in representative automatic control systems in the industrial measuring and process control setting is emphasized.

U 240T Robotics 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., EET 232 and EET 234T or consent of instr. Physical and operating characteristics of a robot. Components of a hydraulic power supply, pneumatics power supply, and various types of servo control systems are identified and described. A typical robot is programmed using the on-line programming method through a teaching pendant, the off-line programming method through a computer, and a typical robot workstation.

U 260 Data Communications 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 103T. Principles, applications, and theory of data communication systems. Concepts and terminology; analog and digital channel characteristics; signaling techniques for AC and DC signaling; code uses, advantages, and disadvantages; error detection and correction; modulation techniques; multiplexing techniques; transmission media; the organization and operation of the telephone network; various data transmission networks; electrical connections and standards for common data communication standards; communications protocols in common use; security; and common network theory and applications.

U 270T Electronic Communications 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., introduction to electronic communications theory as required for the FCC/General Radio Telephone and National Association of Broadcasters professional licensure. Topics include vacuum state devices, power supplies, oscillators, audio frequency amplifiers, radio frequency amplifiers, basic radio transmitters, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, AM and FM receivers, antennas, standard broadcast, mobile radio, general radio, testing, and troubleshooting of various electronic circuits and equipment.

U 266T Food Service Management Accounting 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 114T. Special emphasis is placed on the costs of doing business, including food, labor, space, and utilities. Includes the preparation of budgets and profit and loss statements.

U 270 Purchasing Procedures and Cost Controls 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, 156T, 157T, 158T, 160A, 161T, 162T; FSM 170T, 266T; or consent of instr. Principles and practices of purchasing foods, supplies, and materials based on the methods of buying, specifications, determining needs, and availability.

U 271 Menu Layout, Design, and Analysis 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CUL 151T, 152T, 156T, 157T, 158T, 160A, 161T, 162T; FSM 170T, 266T, FSM 295T; or consent of instr. Techniques and knowledge to develop menus that are compatible with the various types of food establishments. Layout which includes physical characteristics, merchandising, appearance, and promotional value. Emphasis on the menu being the foundation for the facility design. Analysis includes pricing methods and profit potential.

U 272 Sanitation Management 2 cr. Offered autumn. Principles and practices of sanitation management in the food industry. Emphasis on management responsibilities, including food, people, the micro-world, contamination and infection, pests and vermin, facility cleanliness, and the training of employees.

U 280T Psychology of Management and Supervision 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., FSM 266T or consent of instr. Duties and responsibilities of a supervisor as they pertain to the food service industry. Includes communication, organization, planning, staffing, directing, and controlling skills.

U 295T Nutrition 3 cr. Offered autumn. The study of nutrition as it pertains to the food service industry. Emphasis on the six nutrients, their sources and functions, and cooking methods that retain maximum nutritional values. Techniques for reducing calories, sodium, and fats are included.

U 142T Applied Surveying 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO 140T. Students plan and layout projects undertaken by the program within the community. The students participate in staking and controlling the project by using skills acquired in HEO 140. Emphasis is on earthwork surveying.

U 146T Safety and Basic Controls 5 cr. Offered autumn. 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.

U 148T Operational Skill Building 5 cr. 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.

U 150T Job Simulation 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., HEO 146T and 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.

U 151T Service and Maintenance 2 cr. 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.

U 153T Construction Theory and Specialized Equipment 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 104T. Study of various industries in which the students may be employed and the different types of equipment and equipment applications required. Various earth moving principles, production estimations, power requirements, and equipment cost calculations are included.

U 130T Policies and Administration 3 cr. Offered autumn. Basic information and understanding of the need for human resource policies in an organization, types of policies, the process of policy formulation, and how policies are used in the decision-making process. Study areas include professional ethics, cultural diversity, and legal responsibilities for the human resource management professional.

U 133T Personnel Records Management 3 cr. Offered autumn. Basic information and understanding of the different types of personnel records, employers' informational needs, and government recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

U 135T Employee and Labor Relations 3 cr. Offered autumn. History of labor unions, current labor laws, the current role of labor unions, workers' compensation laws, and the rights of employees. Includes how to assist in negotiating union contracts and how to develop and administer effective grievance programs for any organization.

U 232T Wage and Salary Administration 3 cr. Offered spring. Employee compensation and related federal laws. Topics include compensation terminology, purpose and use of wage surveys, pay structures, and major provisions of the laws affecting compensation. Includes compensation management topics such as job analysis, job descriptions, job evaluations, pay and benefits surveys, performance evaluation, and comparable worth issues.

U 234T Recruitment, Interviewing, and Staffing 4 cr. Offered autumn. Explores the acquisition and deployment of human assets. Provides background for assisting in the personnel planning and selection process. Interviewing techniques from the perspective of the job applicant, employee, and employer. Emphasis is on increasing the rate of success in hiring the best job candidate. Covers Civil Rights legislation, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunities, and the administration and enforcement of the laws.

U 235T Training and Development 3 cr. Offered autumn. Scope of training and development within business organizations. Includes orientation programs and provision of support for training and development activities. Analysis of training needs and training methodologies to forecast human resources needs, and to develop training programs.

U 237T Benefits and Administration 4 cr. Offered spring. Various types of benefits commonly offered by employers for their employees. Topics include benefits terminology, categories of employee benefits, major types of pension plans, and related federal legislation.

U 179T Legal Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn. A study of the legal vocabulary commonly used in the legal profession. Spelling, pronunciation, and definitions are emphasized with the use of self-evaluations and transcription from prerecorded cassettes.

U 180T Legal Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq. or coreq., LEG 179T. Introduction to law and the role and interaction of attorneys and support staff. Focus is placed on professionalism, legal ethics, fees and billing, records management, document preparation, and general law office functions.

U 187T Introduction to Legal Research 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into program or consent of instr. Introduction to legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite law library resources.

U 190T Civil Litigation for Legal Assistants 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 180T. Basic study of the legal assistant's role in civil litigation, including consideration of ethical matters, professionalism, case preparation, file organization, preparation of draft complaints, discovery, motions, jury instructions with emphasis on trial preparation, settlement, and appeal.

U 191T Civil Litigation for Legal Secretaries 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T. Introduction to various types of civil litigation. The role of the legal secretary is emphasized. Jurisdiction, pleadings and responses, motion practice, discovery, trial and posttrial activities are included. Preparation of a form book and trial notebook.

U 192T Contracts 2 cr. Offered spring. Sources of law affecting the formation, enforceability, and interpretation of contracts. Includes the necessary elements of a contract, the basic doctrines of contract law, and practical approaches to drafting a contract.

U 194T Torts 2 cr. Offered spring. Practical applications of tort theory and law, concentrating on basic principles which apply to situations common to general legal practice.

U 195T Legal Ethics 1 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to ethics for the legal assistant, including confidentiality, legal assistant-attorney relationship, fee arrangements, Code of Professional Conduct, attorney-client privilege, fiduciary responsibilities, and public service.

U 197T Legal Research and Writing I 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 187T. Advanced legal research focusing on how to find, use, understand, and correctly cite legal resources. Electronic research methods using WESTLAW are presented. Application of legal research to writing is introduced.

U 270T Real Estate 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 180T, SEC 114T or CRT 114T or consent of instr. Montana property law focusing on the nature of real and personal property, title insurance, financing methods, legal property descriptions, and procedural aspects of typical transactions including closings.

U 272T Administrative Law 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T or consent of instr. Federal and state administrative law with emphasis on social security and employment law incorporating both substantive and procedural perspectives.

U 273T Criminal Procedures 3 cr. Offered autumn. Criminal prosecution and defense representation with an overview of criminal law principles. Training in criminal procedure involving felonies and misdemeanors in federal, Montana, and municipal courts.

U 279T Legal Research and Writing II 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 197T. Research of legal issues using all law library resources including electronic research on WESTLAW. Drafting legal memoranda and other legal documents.

U 280T Legal Research and Writing III 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 279T. Advanced research methods using print and nonprint sources. Drafting of supporting or opposing trial briefs and appellate documents using advanced legal writing techniques.

U 283T Trial Preparation 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 190T. Collecting and preserving evidence, locating witnesses, jury selection, trial notebook development, posttrial assistance, and investigative techniques.

U 284T Family Law for Legal Secretaries 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T, SEC 114T or CRT 114T or consent of instr. Study of Montana law relating to marriage, husband and wife, parent and child, termination of marriage, and adoption. Includes preparation of standard dissolution and adoption documents.

U 285T Family Law for Legal Assistants 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T, SEC 114T or CRT 114T or consent of instr. Study of Montana law relating to marriage, husband and wife, parent and child, termination of marriage, adoption, joint and sole custody arrangements and modifications, child support guidelines, and juvenile issues. Includes preparation of standard family law documents.

U 287T Bankruptcy 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 180T. General overview of bankruptcy law with emphasis on consumer bankruptcy practice and procedure. Includes review and preparation of bankruptcy documents including schedules and commonly used forms.

U 288T Estates and Probate 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T, CRT 114T or SEC 114T or consent of instr. Study of Montana law relating to wills, intestate succession, elective shares, family allowances, probate proceedings, guardianship, and conservatorship. Includes preparation of standard will and informal probate.

U 294T Business Organizations 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., LEG 180T. Legal procedures relating to Montana corporations, partnerships, and business entities.

U 296T Law Office Management 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T. Administrative fundamentals including financial considerations, human resources, supervision, marketing, facilities, and ethical responsibilities.

U 298T Legal Assisting Internship 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., consent of instr. On-the-job experience as a legal assistant trainee under the supervision of an employer, attorney, or court official. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

U 001T Arithmetic Operations 1 cr. Offered intermittently. Introduction, review, and/or development of basic mathematical concepts required and used in all College of Technology programs. Topics include fractions, decimals, conversions, signed numbers, order of operation, simple equations and word problems. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.

U 002T Prealgebra 3 cr. Offered every term. 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, exponents, factoring, and an introduction to polynomials. Credit does not count toward a certificate or degree.

U 005 Introductory Algebra 5 cr. Offered every term. Review of arithmetic principles of integers and rational numbers, linear equations in one or two unknowns, and operations with polynomials and rational expressions. Credit does not count toward an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree.

U 100T Basic Algebra 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Real numbers, variable expressions, solving equations, polynomials, factoring, graphs, linear equations, systems of linear equations, inequalities, radical expressions, and quadratic equations.

U 101T Intermediate Algebra 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Sets and the real number system, polynomial and rational expressions, exponents and radicals, word problems, systems of linear equations, and graphs.

U 110T Industrial Math 3 cr. Offered autumn. 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.

U 111T Math for Business Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction, review, and/or development of mathematical concepts required and used by businesses and in business classes. Topics include a review of fractions and decimals; ratio, proportion, and percent applications; algebraic concepts including expressions, formulas, integers, monomials, equations, exponents, polynomials, graphs and systems of equations, inequalities, squares, square roots and factoring, and descriptive statistics.

U 112T Math for Health Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. A review of fractions, decimals, ratios, and proportions followed by a study of apothecary, household, and metric conversion factors and application of these in accurately solving dosage problems enabling safe administration of oral medicines and injectable drugs.

U 113T Merchandising Math 3 cr. Offered spring. Use of mathematical concepts in retailing. Specific application of these concepts to markups, markdowns, inventory turnover, and other basic formulas.

U 114T Food Production Math 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic mathematical processes including fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, proportions, and measures relative to menus, portions, and production costs.

U 120 Elementary Functions 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., MAT 101T. Algebraic, trigonometric, exponential/ logarithmic functions of one real variable and their graphs. Inverse functions, complex numbers and polar coordinates. Conic sections. Credit not allowed for both MAT 120 and MATH 121.

U 145 Calculus with Applications 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 120 or appropriate score on placement exam. Introduction to differentiation and integration of elementary function. Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is on applications in technical fields including electronics technology. Graphing calculators used. Credit not allowed for both MAT 145 and MATH 150.

U 196 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

U 201T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MAT 112T and SCN 119T. Skill development necessary for assisting the physician with patient care in the medical office clinical setting. Includes assessment of vital signs, patient charting, aseptic techniques, administration of medications, patient examination, phlebotomy skills, care of equipment, specimen collection, and basic laboratory skills. Diagnostic procedure techniques as applied to electrocardiograms, spirometry, x-ray, and physical therapy will be included.

U 202T Medical Assisting Internship I 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor. Placement in a medical office for a guided experience providing the student with a practical application of learned medical office administrative skills. Direct supervision will be the responsibility of a designated person at the site. The students will spend six hours per week to total 90 hours in assigned clinical rotations.

U 203T Medical Assisting Clinical Procedures II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MED 201T. Continuation of MED 201T.

U 204T Medical Assisting Internship II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MED 201T; coreq., MED 203T. Placement in selected physicians' offices and clinics for a guided learning experience providing the student with a practical application of knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory setting. The student will be provided the opportunity to perform various clinical procedures under supervision. The students will spend 12 hours per week to total 180 hours in assigned clinical rotations.

U 100T Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Survey of the varied responsibilities connected with the medical and medical technology fields. For students interested in exploring employment opportunities in medical, industrial, and research laboratories. Presentations and discussion designed to help the student understand the important role medical laboratory technicians play in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Applications of knowledge and use of simulated experiences in furthering students' understanding of their roles as medical laboratory technicians.

U 200T Clinical Chemistry 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., CHEM 152N, CHEM 154N, and MLT 100T. Basic instruction in clinical laboratory chemistry includes manual methods plus spectrophotometry, automation and potentiometric methodology. Introduction to kidney function and complete urinalysis procedures including physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of both normal and abnormal specimens. Routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting covered. The importance of test results relating diagnosis and monitoring disease processes is included.

U 201T Hematology and Coagulation 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., BIOL 105N, BIOL 107N, CHEM 152N, CHEM 154N, MLT 100T, MLT 200T, and MLT 202T, and concurrent enrollment in MLT 203T. Collection of blood by venal puncture and finger stick technique. Manual techniques for compete blood counts (including both normal and abnormal) mastered. Topics addressed and other skills include quality control, sedimentation rates, reticulocyte, eosinophils, and platelet counts, and blood dyscrasias including anemias, leukemias, and others. Automation techniques discussed, and practice on some automated lab equipment. Basic coagulation theory and performance of routine prothrombin tests, PTTs, bleeding, and clotting times are covered in lecture and laboratory.

U 202T Clinical Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Mycology 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., BIOL 106N, BIOL 107N, CHEM 152N, CHEM 154N, and MLT 100T. Infectious disease with emphasis on the processing and handling of clinical material. The use of specific selective and differential media for isolation and differential tests for correct identification of normal and pathogenic bacteria are used in conjunction with portals of entry and specific disease entities commonly found in routine clinical bacteriology. An introduction to parasitic protozoa and helminths; production of disease in humans, transmission, and control. Special emphasis on techniques and morphology to aid in the detection of parasites in clinical specimens, and the correct identification of the organisms. An introduction to cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses; common contaminants and opportunistic soil fungi, yeast, and dimorphic fungi found in a routine clinical laboratory situation. Media, cultural, and microscopic techniques used to isolate and identify from clinical specimens are covered.

U 203T Immunology, Serology, and Immunohematology 5 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., MLT 200T and MLT 202T. Basic principles of antigens and antibodies and the immune system are covered. Serology techniques practiced and observed in laboratory include flocculation, agglutination, precipitation, and ELISA. Complement fixation, hemagglutination, and RIA are discussed. Basic theories of blood factors and antibodies, compatibility testing, antibody screening and identification, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, component therapy, and blood donor requirements are covered.

U 204T Clinical Internship 12 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., successful completion of MLT 201T and MLT 203T. Practical on-the-job training in a clinical setting. Rotation through a variety of laboratory departments, practicing test performance under strict supervision of the laboratory's technicians or technologists.

U 112T Related Metals Processes 1 cr. 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.

U 114T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. 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.

U 115T Related Metals Processes 3 cr. 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.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

U 100T Introduction to Health Professions 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the nursing profession, the health care system, and a variety of professions within that system. Class discussion and small group activities provide a realistic understanding of the health care team, the health care system, and important ethical, legal, cultural, and political issues, both locally and nationally.

U 150T Nutrition 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle and measures to assist in the meeting of those needs in health or stress/disease. Practical evaluation of personal nutrition is emphasized as preparation for nursing intervention and personal health.

U 152T Fundamental Nursing Skills 8 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of first semester courses; coreq., NUR 158T. Introduction to nursing as a health profession and fundamental concepts of nursing such as the nursing process, human needs, wellness promotion, cultural diversity, and therapeutic communication to meet basic client needs. Included are the theories, principles, and skills necessary to provide basic client care in all clinical settings, applying the nursing process. On-campus laboratory practice is provided to implement and demonstrate basic nursing knowledge and skills. Incorporates a supervised clinical laboratory experience in the care of the geriatric client. Clinically the emphasis is on the application of nursing principles and skills within the framework of the nursing process and nursing theory to meet human needs of the older client.

U 154T Pharmacological Products I 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 152T, 158T; coreq., NUR 155T or consent of instr. Fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration as a possible means to meet human needs. Identification of broad medication categories using the prototype approach. Pharmacologic actions, uses, nursing implications, and client teaching for medications are addressed within the context of the nursing process.

U 155T Adult Physiological Needs I 8 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 152T, 158T; coreq., NUR 154T. Application of nursing theories, principles, and skills to meet the basic human needs of adult clients experiencing common, recurring actual or potential health deviations. On-campus laboratory experience is provided to demonstrate proficiency in the nursing skills. Supervised clinical laboratory includes the care of the adult client in the acute setting with emphasis placed on the use of nursing assessments, the nursing process, and communication skills to enable the student to assist in identifying needs, planning, providing, and evaluating care.

U 158T Aging Process Needs 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of first semester courses; coreq., NUR 152T. Introduction to the special needs of the elderly population. Emphasis on understanding and assessing normal and abnormal changes experienced by the geriatric client; how nursing care is altered using the nursing process to meet changing needs; and the use of medications, the developmental tasks, and the psychosocial needs of this population.

U 161T Meeting Psychosocial Needs 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., completion of second semester courses or consent of instr. Introduction to the concepts of human behavior as related to biological, cognitive, psychosocial, developmental, and cultural factors. Stress, adaptation to stress, stress reduction techniques, and mental health concepts are included. Nursing interventions for maintaining mental health based upon the nursing process and interpersonal communication are discussed. Issues such as chemical dependency, grief, pain, death and dying, human sexuality, domestic violence, maladaptive behaviors, and a variety of treatment modalities including psychotropic medications.

U 164T Pharmacological Products II 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses; coreq., NUR 165T or consent of instr. Continuation of NUR 154T. Continues the study of medication prototype groups to meet human needs. The nursing process as a framework for understanding actions, use, nursing implications, and client teaching continues as a major conceptual theme.

U 165T Adult Physiological Needs II 8 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses; coreq., NUR 164T. The continued application of nursing theories, principles, and skills to meet human needs of adult clients experiencing more complex, recurring actual or potential health deviations. The nursing process provides the framework to synthesize aspects of communication, ethical/legal issues, cultural diversity, and optimal wellness. On-campus laboratory experience is provided to demonstrate proficiency in the nursing skills. Supervised clinical laboratory includes care of the adult client in the acute and long-term care settings and home health. Emphasis is placed on the use of the nursing process, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication skills to enable the student to assist in identifying needs, planning, providing, and evaluating care for the adult client experiencing more complex health deviations.

U 167T Childbearing Family Needs 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses. Emphasis is on meeting basic human needs of the family throughout the childbearing years. Includes the basic needs of the pregnant woman and the child from infancy through adolescence. Increased development of nursing competencies is based on an understanding of principles and facts relative to these portions of the life span. These competencies include appropriate aspects of the nursing process, communication, normal growth and development, cultural diversity and ethical/legal issues and professional behavior. During the clinical laboratory portion, a sequence of planned learning experiences is provided to help the student identify basic human needs of the childbearing family, and to plan, provide and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized nursing care designated to promote optimal wellness.

U 169T Nursing Trends and Issues 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., all second semester courses. Seminar on the transition from the student role to that of the graduate nurse. Communication skills, cultural diversity issues, leadership-management roles, and ethical/legal and professional responsibilities are included. Skills necessary to obtain and retain employment are stressed. The State Nurse Practice Act is discussed as one regulator of practice issues. A readiness test for the NCLEX-PN examination is administered.

U 100T Introduction to Pharmacy Practice 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to pharmacy practice as a career. Includes history and personnel relating to pharmaceutical services and ethical standards of the occupation. Introduction to federal and state laws regulating pharmacy practice with emphasis on Montana State Pharmacy Law regulating pharmacy technicians. Preparation, maintenance, and storage of pharmacy records. Basic concepts of computer operations with emphasis on software designed for use in pharmacy. Development of skills 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.

U 101T Pharmacy Calculations 3 cr. 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.

U 102T Pharmacology 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 100T and PHA 101T. Study of the properties, reactions, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug classes.

U 103T Hospital and Community Practice 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 100T and PHA 101T. Practices in hospital and community pharmacy settings. In addition to lectures, students receive hands-on experience in dispensing prescriptions, computer order entry, labeling, patient profiles, non-sterile compounding, and sterile IV admixture preparation. Video presentations supplement lectures and skills practice. Practice in good communication skills.

U 105T Pharmacy Technology Internship 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., PHA 102T, PHA 103T, and PHA 104T. Training and experience in a variety of hospital and community pharmacy settings under supervision of a pharmacist. Emphasizes practical experience in outpatient dispensing, inpatient dispensing, unit-dose systems, IV admixture systems, bulk and sterile compounding, purchasing and inventory control, and effective communications.

U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

U 196 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

U 146S American Government and Politics 3 cr. Offered autumn. A survey of the processes and institutions of American government. Emphasis is on constitutional development and the constitutional bases of governmental powers and limitations. Topics include the three branches of government, separation of powers, judicial review, commerce, express and implied powers, civil rights, interest groups, movements, political parties, and state government. Credit not allowed for both POL 146S and PSC 100S.

U 105T Work Attitudes 1 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to the working environment and the individual's responsibility to working relationships.

U 110T Organizational Psychology 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Foundation in the psychological processes that influence behavior of people in work settings.

U 120T Ethics and Health Communications 1 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to ethical issues in health care as well as a brief overview of communication techniques. Both written and oral communications in such areas as charting procedures and interpersonal relations are emphasized.

U 129T Patient Care and Assessment 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to nursing-related knowledge and skills for such procedures as hand washing, taking vital signs, patient safety, masking, gowning, and gloving as it applies to tracheal aspiration, isolation, sputum collection, and trach care. Assessment of the respiratory system and an introduction to medical terminology. Knowledge and interpretation of cardiopulmonary diagnostic and laboratory tests is also emphasized. Interpretation and use of test results in clinical practice. Theory and mechanics of arterial blood gas machines are stressed.

U 131T Respiratory Therapy Theory I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program. Orientation to basic respiratory therapy science beginning with a short history, cleaning and sterilization techniques, gas law theory and calculations, spirometry, and pharmacology. Emphasis on theory and operation of related equipment including the following: aerosol generators, humidifiers, ultrasonic nebulizers, oxygen regulators and flowmeters, incentive spirometers, pulse oximeters, IPPB therapy, IPV therapy, CPAP and oxygen delivery devices, and EKG equipment.

U 132T Respiratory Therapy Theory II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 131T. Continuation of RES 131. Physiology, indications, contraindications, and application of mechanical ventilation. Emphasis is on patient assessment, management, stabilization and weaning during assisted pressure breathing.

U 133T Respiratory Care Pharmacology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 131T. Introduction to pharmacology as related to the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis is placed on dosage, adverse effects, indications, contraindications, and dosage calculations of broncho active drugs.

U 194T Cardiopulmonary Physiology 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 131T. In-depth study of the macro and micro anatomy of the respiratory system with a focus on structure and function and lung development. Other topics which include calculations of pertinent physiological parameters as applicable to clinical practice are the mechanics and regulation of ventilation, gas exchange and transport, and the ventilatory aspects of acid-based problems. The dynamics of the cardiac and pulmonary systems are brought into focus as a single and integrated unit.

U 195T Respiratory Therapy Laboratory I 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. RES 131T. Basic clinical lab competencies for respiratory care are studied in a laboratory setting. Lecture and demonstration are included. Emphasis is placed on psychomotor skills for the following procedures: IPPB therapy, compressed gas cylinder safety, chest physiotherapy, hyperinflation therapy, humidity, aerosol, oxygen therapy, and IPV. Students attend the Montana State Society for Respiratory Care state meeting.

U 196T Clinical Experience I 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CRT 101, MAT 112T, RES 120T, RES 129T, RES 195T, SCN 119T. Performance in the following competency areas: disinfection and sterilization, medical gas therapy, communication skills, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises, aerosol therapy, lung expansion techniques, pulse oximetry, EKGs, and home care. Emphasis is placed on the student directly performing the clinical skills in a patient care setting.

U 232T Respiratory Pathology and Disease 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 194T. 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. Topics include; cardiopulmonary disease, lung cancer, barotrauma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, sleep apnea, acute ventilatory failure, and ventilatory-induced lung injury. Pediatric respiratory disease is also covered.

U 242T Respiratory Therapy Home Care 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 132T. A study of pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, and nutritional assessment. Departmental organization and administration procedures are included. Students must take an Entry Level Self-Assessment Exam and a Clinical Simulation Self-Assessment Exam.

U 250T Respiratory Therapy Seminar 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., consent of instructor. Discussion of current journal articles, equipment, and case studies. A variety of topics is covered. A field trip to the Bird Airlodge and design lab may be scheduled. Concepts of higher frequency ventilation and intrapulmonary percussive ventilation are emphasized.

U 285T Respiratory Therapy Laboratory II 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 132T. Advanced clinical lab competencies for respiratory care are studied in a laboratory setting. Lecture and demonstration are included. Emphasis is placed on psychomotor skills for the following areas: ABG analysis, intubation, extubation, tracheal aspiration, tracheostomy care, manual resuscitators, static and dynamic compliance, mechanical ventilation, special ventilatory management procedures, and pulmonary functions. Orientation to the following volume ventilators is covered: MA-1, Puritan-Bennet 7200, Servo 900C, and Sechrist. Orientation to x-ray interpretation is included with an introduction to computer-assisted clinical simulation examinations.

U 290T Clinical Experience II 8 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 196T, RES 285T. Continuation of clinical skills learned in RES 196 and additional competency in the following areas: airway care, ABG puncture, tracheal aspiration, ventilatory management, patient assessment, and basic hemodynamic monitoring and calculations, special ventilatory procedures, basic x-ray interpretation, co-oximetry, and bidirectional communication with physician. Each student is scheduled to observe open heart surgery and cardiac catheterization, and to make one-on-one physician rounds.

U 115T Anatomy 3 cr. Offered spring. Structures of the human body and their basic functions.

U 117T Physical Science 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 110T. Principles of matter and its properties including units, velocity, acceleration, forces, momentum, vectors and trigonometry.

U 118T General Physics 3 cr. Offered autumn. Principles of simple machines, rotation, nonconcurrent forces, fluids, temperature, and heat.

U 119T Anatomy and Physiology 6 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic knowledge necessary for students in health-related programs. Emphasis is on normal anatomy and physiology with presentation of basic concepts in chemistry and microbiology as they relate to human anatomy and physiology.

U 120T Technical Physics I 4 cr. Offered autumn. 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.

U 121T Technical Physics II 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SCN 120T. Introduction to work and energy, impulse and momentum, rotational motion, equilibrium of a rigid body, elasticity, heat, and thermodynamics.

U 105T Electronic Calculators 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Skill development in entering numbers accurately into an electronic calculator by using the touch system and to use the special function keys at a proficient rate.

U 106T Business Records Control 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Safe and systematic arrangement and storage of materials so they can be located quickly and easily when needed. Emphasis on the rules for alphabetic filing. Charge-out, transfer, and storage controls are covered.

U 107T Keyboarding 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Basic operation of a microcomputer and word processing package. Includes basic keyboarding, developing keystroking speed and accuracy, and formatting techniques. Proofreading is emphasized.

U 108 Keyboarding Applications 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 107T. Skill development in preparing a variety of communication documents which include various letter formats, memos, reports, and tables. Students make decisions in format design to promote a blending of skill, knowledge, and practical application. WordPerfect software is used. Speed and accuracy are emphasized.

U 114T Word Processing 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108. WordPerfect software package for creating and editing to produce business forms, business correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports. Business-related application projects, graphics, printer operation, and drills and timings which build speed and accuracy are included.

U 120T Transcription and Text Editing 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108 and COM 111T. Techniques of accurate and rapid transcription from taped material. Computers are used as input devices. Includes making formatting and printing decisions with various types of business correspondence. Increases competency in spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

U 153T Insurance Processing 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., SEC 161T or consent of instr. Preparation and processing of the following insurance forms: Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health, CHAMPUS, Workers' Compensation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and health maintenance organizations. Emphasis is on the total insurance billing picture including procedural and diagnostic coding to obtain maximum reimbursement.

U 154T Beginning Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to a medical word building system using Greek and Latin word roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes.

U 155T Medical Software Applications 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SEC 153T; prereq. or coreq. SEC 161T; or consent of instr. A medical software package is used to enter and update patient data, enter charges, payments and adjustments, and generate management reports, insurance forms, and patient statements.

U 161T Medical Administrative Procedures 4 cr. Offered autumn. Basic attitudes and skills required for employment in a medical or dental office, clinic, or hospital. Focus is on ethics, reception duties, telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, billing and collecting procedures, and processing financial and medical records.

U 175T Workplace Issues 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Comprehensive study of the office environment and development of competencies to succeed in the business world. Emphasis on office technology, office relationships and policies, ergonomics, workplace issues, business ethics, time management, stress management, mail processing, office equipment and reprographics, and special office tasks.

U 183T Legal Transcription I 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., LEG 180T. Basic training in legal transcription by completion of a workbook and a series of 57 letters and legal documents. Includes operation of transcribers and development of correct techniques. Spelling, grammar, punctuation, legal terminology, and correct formatting are emphasized.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6)

U 216T Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 154T; prereq. or coreq., SCN 115T. A system approach to medical word building including pathology of body systems, pharmacology, abbreviations, and special procedures such as radiographic, surgical, and laboratory. Systems covered are musculoskeletal, urogenital, female reproductive, endocrine, and nervous. Units on special senses and oncology are included. This course is designed to give students increased skills in correctly writing spoken medical terms.

U 256T Medical Transcription I 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 108; prereq. or coreq., SEC 216T. Transcription of medical histories, letters, and other prerecorded medical dictation in correct medical format. Includes operation of transcribers, efficient transcription techniques, review of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and medical vocabulary, and efficient use of reference books.

U 257T Medical Transcription II 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., SEC 114T and SEC 256T. Advanced medical transcription using WordPerfect with emphasis on speed and accuracy in completing surgical, radiology and pathology reports, discharge summaries, and orthopedic reports.

U 270T Medical Terminology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SEC 154T; prereq. or coreq., SCN 119T. A system approach to medical word building including pathology of body systems, pharmacology, abbreviations, and special procedures such as radiographic, surgical, and laboratory. Systems covered are integumentary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and hematic/lymphatic. This course is designed to give students increased skills in correctly writing spoken medical terms.

U 275T Legal Communications 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 183T. Composition and preparation of routine written legal communications including letters and memos. Emphasis on correct word usage, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, format, and proofreading.

U 284T Legal Transcription II 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SEC 183T. Advanced legal transcription on microcomputers with emphasis on legal documents and pleadings using references, take-in materials, and legal citations. Students work from instructor and lawyer-dictated cassettes involving actual cases.

U 292T Secretarial Internship 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the secretarial field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

U 293T Medical Office Internship 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. On-the-job training in positions related to each student's career goal in the medical office field. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment and advancement on the job, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of 135 hours at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.

U 160T Basic Electricity 3 cr. Offered autumn. The theory of AC/DC electricity including Ohm's Law, magnetism, series and parallel circuits and the use of meters and electrical test equipment. Also included are units on electrical symbols, soldering, storage batteries and electrical safety.

U 176T Motorcycles/ATVs Engines, Suspension, and Chassis 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Study of the design and function of several types of engines, transmissions, suspension, and brake systems. Students work with and on these systems in the lab.

U 177T Motorcycles/ATVs Electrical and Fuel Systems 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SET 160T. Principles of ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Design and function of carburetor, fuel injection, and lubrication systems. Hands-on diagnosis of problems and testing of systems.

U 178T Marine Electrical and Fuel Systems 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 160T. Theory of, testing, and troubleshooting of problems with ignition, charging, and cranking systems. Design and function of marine carburetion and fuel injection systems and diagnosis, troubleshooting, and testing systems.

U 179T Marine Powerheads and Lower Units 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SET 178T. Theory of design, function and components of outboard motor powerheads and lower units. Basic rigging, power trim and tilt, propping, and personal watercraft design, function, and maintenance.

U 180T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SET 177T. The repair and maintenance of engines, clutches, tracks, and frames.

U 181T Snowmobile Maintenance and Repair II 2 cr. Offered spring.Prereq., SET 180T. The repair and maintenance of fuel and electrical systems as well as tune-up.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

U 104T Surgical Technology Lab 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., SUR 102T. Orientation to the physical organization of the surgical suite, observation of surgical procedures, and demonstration of operating room techniques.

U 105T Minor Surgical Procedures 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SUR 102T and SUR 104T; coreq., SUR 192T. A study of minor surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.

U 106T Major Surgical Procedures 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SUR 102T, SUR 104T, SUR 105T, and SUR 192T; coreq., SUR 193T. A study of major surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages.

U 192T Surgical Technology Lab Practicum I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., SUR 102T and SUR 104T; coreq., SUR 105T. Supervised clinical experience in local hospital surgical settings focusing on gaining scrub experience on minor surgical procedures.

U 193T Surgical Technology Lab Practicum II 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SUR 192T; coreq., SUR 106T. Supervised clinical experience in local hospital surgical settings focusing on gaining scrub experience on major surgical procedures.

U 194T Clinical Internship 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., SUR 193T. Preceptorship at surgical facilities throughout the state. This internship is designed to increase the students' competencies as first scrub on minor and major procedures in preparing them for initial employment while increasing occupational awareness and promoting professionalism. Students also take call for emergency surgeries alongside experienced hospital staff.

U 106T Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training 1 cr. Prereq., consent of instr. Individual schedule. Truck safety, operation, and maintenance review. Schedule and obtain Class A Commerical Driver's License (CDL).

U 111T Welding 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. 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.

U 139T Welding Maintenance and Repair 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., WEL 111T and MPR115T. 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.

U 180T Welding Metallurgy 3 cr. 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.

U 181T Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Oxyacetylene Welding 4 cr. Offered autumn. Theory and safe operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Welding of low carbon steel using correct safety procedures, proper setup, and rod manipulation, proper machine adjustment to construct and weld joints of butt, lap, corner, and tee design in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions to American Welding Society specifications. Theory and safe operation of oxyacetylene welding (OAW) and cutting equipment; the welding of low carbon steel using correct safety procedures, setup, and rod manipulation to construct welds of butt and lap design in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions; oxyacetylene cutting and gouging of plate to specifications; and brazing and soldering of ferrous and nonferrous materials.

U 183T Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered autumn. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) of aluminum, steel, and stainless steel in the flat, vertical, and horizontal positions. Introduction of GTAW root pass welding of low carbon steel pipe. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) of low carbon steel plate in the flat, vertical, and horizontal positions. Short circuit metal transfer and spray transfer are used. Theory, safe operation and use of plasma arc cutting (PAC) and air carbon arc cutting (AAC) are introduced.

U 185T Flux Core Arc Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4 cr. Offered spring. Theory and safe operation of flux core arc welding equipment. Students will weld coupons on plate in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions to industry standards. Continued study and experience of SMAW beyond WEL 181T. This option will prepare the student for pipe welding to American Welding Society or American Society of Mechanical Engineers specifications.

U 190T Welding Certification and Codes 3 cr. Offered spring. 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.

U 192T Blueprint Reading and Development 3 cr. Offered spring. 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).

U 194T Layout Techniques 2 cr. Offered spring. Encompasses layout on material of various shapes utilizing blueprints and practical layout techniques on pipe and structural steel. Use of contour markers and a review of geometric construction. Computation of approximate costs is included.

U 196T Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

U 199T Fabrication and Automation 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., WEL 192T. Student-designed projects are fabricated using hand and machine tools common to the welding industry. Emphasis is placed upon accurate layout, preparation, assembly, and welding. Automated welding and cutting systems are reviewed and used to the extent possible.