Students will work with the instructor to develop a personalized workout comprised of a combination of cardiovascular work and weight training. This course may be repeated for a total of 2 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Hatha Yoga physical exercise. The yoga postures exercise every part of the body; stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. Postures also work on the internal organs, glands, and nerves. By releasing physical and mental tension, they also liberate vast resources of energy as well as maintaining the balance between the mind and body. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to Hatha Yoga physical exercise. The yoga postures exercise every part of the body; stretching and toning the muscles and joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system. Postures also work on the internal organs, glands, and nerves. By releasing physical and mental tension, they also liberate vast resources of energy as well as maintaining the balance between the mind and body. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This is an introductory course in the traditional Japanese martial art of Aikido. By using basic techniques of centering, grounding, and balance (in mind and body), one learns that the non-violent approach to conflict is the safest and most effective approach. The principles of Aikido are transferable to personal and professional effectiveness for daily life. In addition, the physical training in Aikido naturally leads to improved general health, flexibility, core strength, and awareness. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid office before repeating this course.

This cardio-strength class offers basic moves with lots of intensity! Interval and strength training with speed and agility drills, power and plyometric drills and calisthenics. Step, jump ropes and weights will be used. This course may be repeated for a total of 2 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ACT 150 or instructor consent. This course explores the principles, philosophy, history, and practices of yoga. Students will learn how to use yoga as a transformative tool by applying yoga principles to life experiences. Topics include the origins of different practices, principles of alignment and energetic actions, and asana poses used to facilitate the process of self-reflection. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this class.

This course introduces the safe and proper use of crosscut saws, axes, and chain saws as they are used in intercollegiate Logger Sports competition. Emphasis is placed on equipment maintenance, safety of use and proper techniques for competition. The last third of the term, students will compete in Logger Sports contests throughout the Northwest. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ACTG 101 or instructor's consent. A continuation of ACTG 101, this course covers notes payable and receivable, valuation of receivables, inventories, plant and equipment, the voucher system, accounting for partnerships and corporations, financial statement analysis, and cash flow statements.

Prerequisite: ACTG 101 or instructor's consent. A continuation of ACTG 101, this course covers notes payable and receivable, valuation of receivables, inventories, plant and equipment, the voucher system, accounting for partnerships and corporations, financial statement analysis, and cash flow statements.

Prerequisites: ACTG 101 or ACTG 201 or equivalent. This course provides students with a realistic approach to computerized accounting principles using QuickBooks Pro. Students will learn QuickBooks functions while completing accounting problems using this software. In addition, students will also complete accounting functions using Access and Excel.

Prerequisite: ACTG 101 or ACTG 201.This course is an introduction to payroll accounting including relevant federal and state income tax laws and labor laws, pension plans, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance and necessary records and reports.

An introduction to the theory and application of accounting, this course covers double entry accounting, the accounting cycle, merchandising operations, control accounts and subsidiary ledgers, internal control, cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, merchandise inventory, plant assets, current liabilities,long-term liabilities, payroll, financial statement disclosures and partnership accounting.

An introduction to the theory and application of accounting, this course covers double entry accounting, the accounting cycle, merchandising operations, control accounts and subsidiary ledgers, internal control, cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, merchandise inventory, plant assets, current liabilities,long-term liabilities, payroll, financial statement disclosures and partnership accounting.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in ACTG 201. A continuation of ACTG 201, this course includes corporate organization, dividends, retained earnings, earnings per share, long-term liabilities, long-term investments and consolidations, statement of cash flows,analysis and interpretation of financial statements, accounting for manufacturing operations, job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, business segments and departmental reporting, planning and budgeting.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in ACTG 201. A continuation of ACTG 201, this course includes corporate organization, dividends, retained earnings, earnings per share, long-term liabilities, long-term investments and consolidations, statement of cash flows,analysis and interpretation of financial statements, accounting for manufacturing operations, job order costing, process costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, business segments and departmental reporting, planning and budgeting.

This course provides an introduction to organic vegetable and fruit production in northwestern Montana. Activities undertaken in this course will reflect typical spring operations on a small acreage farm, including greenhouse and field settings. Topics covered include choosing what crops to grow, seeding and planting, preparing beds, building soil, and extending the season.

This course examines the connections between farming, food, and society at global, national, and regional levels, with a focus on community food system transformation. Students will think critically about food system components and gain experience in building community food systems through collaborative projects aimed at increasing community access to regionally produced food.

This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at the FVCC campus farm. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real world workplace issues. Students will participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site. Typically, a student completes 45 site hours per credit earned.

Prerequisite(s ): completion of 15 credits with GPA 2.0 or better and advisor's consent.This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved agricultural business/organization. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real world workplace issues. Students will participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site. Typically, a student completes 45 site hours per credit earned.

Prerequisite: a grade of "B-"(2.7) or above in AHMA 201, AHMA 202, and AHMA 205.This course advances the knowledge and skills required for completing the Medical Assistant CAS program. The student is trained in urinalysis, administering injections, performing phlebotomy, handling specimens, and principles of radiology. Throughout the course an emphasis is placed on courteous treatment of the patient, professionalism in the medical office, attention to detail, and accurate documentation in the electronic health record.

Corequisite: AHMA 203.This course is a continuation of AHMA 203 with an emphasis on performing medical assistant clinical skills.

Prerequisite: AHMA 201, AHMA 202, AHMA 205.Corequisites: AHMA 203, AHMA 204.This online course reinforces student preparation for on-site clinical experiences through researching case studies and applying critical thinking skills. Case studies will be based on patient information related to material covered in pervious AHMA courses.

The profession of phlebotomy is taught through lecture, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. The course will focus on skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Topics include vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults. Collection of specimens from children and infants is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Students will learn the theory and principles of CLIA-waived laboratory tests. Students will complete a minimum of 40 hours classroom/lab training. Clinical hours will be completed via AHMA 221.

Prerequisite(s): a grade of "B" or better in AHMA 220 within past three semesters, application process, and department consent.This course includes 100 hours of clinical practice in specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is placed on infection control and prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. The course is designed to allow students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to function in a professional manner in the health care setting. Students must perform a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and 8 successful skin punctures. Students who successfully complete AHMA 220 and AHMA 221 will be eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician national examination.

Prerequisite(s): AHMS 220.An advanced course intended to train medical assisting students in the administrative procedures currently used in medical offices including, but not limited to, coding, processing of insurance claims, and EMR. Students will also be taught introductory skills of becoming a medical scribe while using current technology.

This course builds a comprehensive understanding and comfort level with the electronic health record that applies directly to the clinical workplace.

This course focuses on the foundational knowledge and skills students need prior to entry into a health science program. It also helps students understand the experience of working in healthcare settings. Emphasis is on types of healthcare delivery systems and regulations, communication skills, patient-centered care, teamwork, worker behaviors and attitudes, legal and ethical responsibilities, self-care, and safe quality practice.

This course is a systematic approach to scientific terminology that prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

This course is a systematic approach to scientific terminology that prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

This course is a systematic approach to scientific terminology that prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

This course is a systematic approach to scientific terminology that prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

This course is a systematic approach to scientific terminology that prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

This course is a systematic approach to scientific terminology that prepares students to function properly in fields related to the medical profession. Familiarity with word elements and competent use of a medical dictionary are emphasized.

This course is designed to prepare the medical office assistant for a variety of legal situations that arise in the medical office setting. Content stresses the importance of medical office personnel having knowledge of the law, personal protection, patient protection, physician protection, the duties of the physician, responsibility and standard of care. The course also examines case law, the difference between civil and criminal law, contracts, malpractice, and the economic impacts and offers a comprehensive vocabulary of legal terms.

Prerequisite: AHMS 144.This course introduces basic coding information for CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM coding sets, focusing on learning guidelines and assigning CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-9-CM codes to a wide range of abbreviated coding scenarios covering different body systems and medical specialties. Complete source documents will be used periodically and AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding will be reviewed. Basic billing & reimbursement issues will be discussed. (Coding will be taught for the physician reimbursement, not the facility, so ICD-9-CM will not be covered. These are covered in the Intermediate Coding classes.)

Prerequisites: sophomore standing in the Health Care Office Management or Medical Assistant program or instructor's consent. This comprehensive course, designed for students pursuing medical field careers, covers administrative office procedures, telephone skills, medical law, employment law, appointment scheduling, office facilities, communication and electronic medical records.

Prerequisites: AHMS 210, AHMS 219.This capstone course provides students the opportunity to code from medical files using ICD-10-CM and CPT codes as necessary, complete appropriate insurance forms, and place the necessary codes on the 3M encoder software system. This course helps students bridge the gap between theoretical class work and practical application.

This course provides hands-on training to students seeking employment in medical offices. It covers the fundamentals of ICD-10, SPT, and HCPCS coding and is appropriate for the beginner or intermediate level office staff as well.

This course is intended for students interested in the profession of Medical Laboratory Technology. Students are provided an overview of accreditation and certification, types of laboratory personnel, medical, ethical and legal issues, laboratory safety, laboratory math, use and care of the microscope, a description of the testing performed in the major laboratory departments and quality control and quality assurance.

Prerequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 295v with a minimum score of 75% in both the lecture and lab portions of each course.Corequisites: AHMT 240, AHMT 295x. Immunohematology is a specialized branch of laboratory medicine which involves the study of blood group antigens and antibodies. The processes of quality testing include quality control, basic laboratory techniques including phlebotomy and safety. It involves the study of the principles, procedures, clinical significance and practice of a wide variety of procedures including: donor selection, component collection, preparation and use, and techniques used to detect antigen/antibody reactions which may adversely affect a patient receiving a transfusion. The topics to be covered include the principles and procedures for donor screening, preparation and use of components, antigens and antibodies of the ABO, Rh and other blood group systems, pretransfusion testing procedures, hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn, neonatal and obstetrical transfusion practice, autoimmune hemolytic anemias, and adverse effects of transfusion.

Prerequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 295v with a minimum grade of 75% in both the lecture and laboratory portion of each course.Corequisites: AHMT 230, AHMT 295x.This course includes the theoretical and fundamental instrumentation methodologies, including practical concepts associated with testing procedures used in the chemistry department. These include important aspects of acid-base balance, electrolytes, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, metabolites, hormones, and toxins as they relate to laboratory analysis. Emphasis is placed on major organ functions and the appropriate assays, collection and analysis of various body fluids, and laboratory findings to indicate disease processes. Included are applications of general laboratory principles, laboratory math, quality control, and variables affecting laboratory results.

Prerequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, and AHMT 295v with a minimum grade of 75% in both the lecture and laboratory portions of each course.Corequisites: AHMT 230, AHMT 240.This course is a health-related, work-based learning experience allowing students to apply laboratory skills in both on-site and off-site environments. Students will have direct supervision by clinical professionals at off-site environments. Experiences will include Urinalysis/Body Fluids, Hematology/ Coagulation, Phlebotomy, Immunohematology, and Clinical Chemistry.

This course gives the student an overview of the Physical Therapy profession by providing a historical perspective, as well as an understanding of its philosophy in relation to the professional organization; an overview of the roles of the Physical Therapy staff members in the clinical settings as well as members of the health care team in various delivery systems; development of interpersonal communication skills relating to the profession; and an understanding of the commitment of the graduate to continued personal and professional development. This course provides an overview of ethical and legal issues relating to the role of the PTA in health care delivery. It includes such topics as financing of physical therapy; regulations governing PTA's; code of ethics; the purpose of documentation and types of medical records; and scope of PT and PTA practice.

Prerequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 105, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, and AHPT 218.Corequisites: AHPT 213, AHPT 215, and AHPT 220.This is the second in the series of procedures and application courses. The following topics are covered: theoretical principles and application of cardiopulmonary rehab, industrial rehab, ergonomics, gait analysis and training; prosthetic and orthotic application and treatment; breathing exercises and strategies, airway clearance techniques; biofeedback, topical applications, electrotherapy, ultrasound; light therapies; procedure and application of cervical and lumbar traction; theory and application of massage/manual therapy. Students will accurately document the treatment and patient's response within various related case studies as well as present research to the class about a selected therapeutic modality using peer-reviewed journals.

Prerequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 105, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, and AHPT 218.Corequisites: AHPT 201, AHPT 215, and AHPT 220.This is an introduction to neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in relationship to neurological pathologies of the brain and spinal cord commonly treated by physical therapy. Through this course the student is also introduced to neurological development: normal vs. abnormal - birth through adult; disease processes and outcomes; and neurophysiological routines used for treatment. Students will become familiar with general guidelines for completing a sensory assessment utilizing testing protocol. Principles and treatment of specific neurological disabilities are also presented.

Prerequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 105, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, AHPT 218, AHPT 280.Corequisites: AHPT 201, AHPT 213, and AHPT 220.This course introduces students to pediatric and adult musculoskeletal pathologies and management of orthopedic and surgical problems commonly seen by physical therapy. Course content will include basic biomechanics and mechanisms of orthopedic injuries and disease; survey of surgical repair with emphasis on rehabilitation; evaluation techniques and treatments used by physical therapists; use of manual muscle testing for orthopedic pathologies; theoretical application of therapeutic exercise programs and equipment commonly used for treatment of various orthopedic conditions and surgical procedures.

Prerequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 105, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, and AHPT 218.Corequisites: AHPT 201, AHPT 213, and AHPT 215.This is the second of three full-time clinical experiences. The students will continue to build on their clinical experiences from AHPT 210 and previous coursework. This course will include a four-week clinical rotation at an approved site.

Prerequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 105, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, and AHPT 218.Corequisites: AHPT 201, AHPT 213, AHPT 215, and AHPT 220.This course is designed to teach the theory and application of specialized areas of physical therapist assistant practice, exploring the mechanism of action, adverse effects, and physical therapy implications of drugs used to treat conditions commonly encountered by the physical therapist assistant. In addition, this course will explore the essential information physical therapist assistants need to be able to accurately recognize patients' medical imaging studies in order to better understand the nature of their pathology or injury. Emphasis will be placed on radiography, CT Scan, and MRI images related to various conditions commonly seen in physical therapy. This course will also explore important issues related to reimbursement and the importance of research and evidence-based practice.

Prerequisite: AHST 101.Corequisite: AHST 201, BIOH 211NL, BIOM 250. This course presents entry-level responsibilities, skills, and competencies of the surgical technologist for the scrub and circulator roles. This course includes lecture, role playing, videos, and problem-solving sessions. One-on-one teaching and assessment with each student is emphasized. Students are responsible for teaching and assisting fellow classmates learn techniques and skills. One of the first lessons learned is teamwork and being critiqued by your team, which is a basic concept of the operating room team.

Prerequisites: AHST 101, BIOH 211.Corequisites: AHST 116, BIOM 250NL.This course emphasizes procedures in general, obstetric/gynecologic, ENT, oral maxillofacial, orthopedic, laparoscopic and diagnostic procedures.

Prerequisites: AHST 202, AHST 216. Corequisite: AHST 255. This course provides discussion of topics of special interest to surgical technologists, including resume writing, simulated job interview, case scenarios, and review for the National Certification Exam. Students are also required to complete the Program Assessment Exam conducted by the Association of Surgical Technologists.

Prerequisite: AHST 202, AHST 216. Corequisite: AHST 207.Students will be scrubbing in a hospital operating room. This clinical will prepare students to perform in the role of first scrub. Students will assist in a variety of surgeries and related duties. Students will apply their knowledge of surgical techniques, procedures, equipment, instruments, and supplies along with increasingly developing their skills to more complex procedures. This class will also have rotations in Central Processing, Same Day Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Prerequities: appropriate placement test score, a grade of "B-" or better in M 095.This course is an introduction to the basic physics of ionizing electromagnetic radiation with specific applications to diagnostic x-ray radiography. The course is designed as an introduction to the fundamental physics of radiation, and serves to prepare the student for subsequent specialized courses in radiology. Topics include the principles, concepts, and practices of scientific measurement, the basic principles of atomic and molecular structure, matter, work, energy, power, electricity including electrostatics, electrodynamics, and electromagnetism, the production of ionizing electromagnetic radiation, its properties, its interaction with matter, and fundamentals of radiation dosimetry.

Prerequisites: AHXR 110, instructor's consent.This course is designed to build on the knowledge and experience gained from AHXR 110. There is a continuation of the study of anatomy, positioning protocols, and techniques used to image bony anatomy. It also presents an introduction into fluoroscopic procedures and contrast media.

Prerequisites: AHXR 115, instructor's consent.This course is a continuation of AHXR 115 in learning about imaging equipment operation. It focuses on the physics and function of tomographic, fluoroscopic and mobil x-ray units. Introduction to conventional versus digital imaging equipment is also presented.

Prerequisites: AHXR 195 Radiographic Clinical: I, instructor's consent. This second clinical course gives students the opportunity to apply and practice material learned in lecture courses. Experience includes assisting the radiologist during fluoroscopy procedures, supporting surgeons through imaging in the operating room, as well as refining techniques and positioning of all protocols covered in AHXR 110 and AHXR 111.

Prerequisites: AHXR 115, AHXR 116. This course provides the student with an in-depth study of pathologic conditions pertaining to radiology in lecture format. Lessons include pathology related to each general bone grouping, a dedicated look at pediatric-specific pathology, and a review of specialized modalities best suited for analysis of each disease type.

Prerequisites: AHXR 210, AHXR 225, AHXR 295 Radiographic Clinical: IV.This course reviews all program material in preparation for the national registry exam for radiologic technology, including anatomy and positioning, patient care, principles and equipment physics, and radiation protection. The format consists of the review assignments, computerized review material, and "mock" registry style exams followed with class evaluation and discussion. A majority of this course is also designated for self-study.

Prerequisite: AHXR 295-Radiographic Clinical: IV. This final clinical course provides students the opportunity to perform independently as a technologist with support available from a staff technologist or the clinical instructor at all times. Rotations continue to include the specialized modalities, with hands-on participation in preparation for possible specialization and future advanced training.

This course covers basic principles of animal genetics, nutrition, live animal evaluation, reproduction, and their application to the production of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, and poultry.

Prerequisite: ANTY 101 is advised.An introduction to social and cultural anthropology, this course emphasizes key concepts and the comparison of distinctive cultures, social, economic, and political systems, language, religions, esthetics and cultural change. The study of archaeology, ethnology and linguistics will be introduced.

This class is a survey of the history of painting, architecture, sculpture, and other arts of Western Civilization - Renaissance to Modern.

This class is a survey of the history of painting, architecture, sculpture, and other arts of Western Civilization - Renaissance to Modern.

An introduction to the tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith with emphasis on the design and production of jewelry objects.

An introduction to the tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith with emphasis on the design and production of jewelry objects.

Prerequisite: ARTJ 210.A continuation of ARTJ 210F and further introduction of the tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith. Emphasizes working more 3-dimensionaly with greater complexity.

Prerequisites: ARTJ 211.An in-depth investigation into the tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler. Emphasis will be on the mechanics, ergonomics, and engineering of complex jewelry projects.

Perequisites: ARTJ 212.A continuation of ARTJ 212 and further in-depth investigation into the tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith. Emphasis will be on business and production methods of the independent studio artist.

Prerequisite: ARTJ 231.This is an advanced jewelry course designed to continue teaching the student how to design in a 3D CAD/CAM software environment and to further take those designs and create finished wax models on prototyping CNC mills. Manufacturing issues and techniques that will be found in a production setting will be explored.

Prerequisite: ARTJ 233.This advanced CAD/CAM jewelry course is designed to expand skills acquired in the first three semesters of the jewelry CAD/CAM programs. The class will focus on the completion of complex custom designs from inception to ready-for-market pieces. Additionally, students will integrate the preparation of portfolio, marketing, and human relations skills in a simulated jewelry business environment.

An introduction to casting tools, techniques, and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith . Emphasis will be on the design and production of custom pieces.

Prerequisite: ARTJ 250.A continuation of ARTJ 250. An in-depth investigation into casting tools, techniques and materials of the professional jeweler/metalsmith. Emphasis will be on design and production of multiples.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.In the course, students build basic stone setting skills by learning tool assembly and shaping and how to set stones in a round, oval and pear-marquis head setting.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.Students build stone setting skills by completing head settings and assembling tools for channel, flush, pave' and gypsy settings.

Prerequisites: ARTJ 210, ARTJ 211.This comprehensive course teaches students the skills necessary for basic jewelry repair. Students are expected to identify various precious metals as well as cleaning, refurbishing and polishing jewelry. In addition, students learn to size rings, repair broken jewelry and replace stones in damaged pieces. Specifics include: precious metal terminology, cleaning and polishing for repair, soldering techniques for heads and shanks, ring sizing and reshanks, hinge and catch repair, broken chains, diamond removal and tightening, prong work and re-tipping, estimating price quotes.

This course, a presentation to art students with varying degrees of talent and exposures to instruction, is designed to help each student develop his or her own unique style. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the perception of the draftsperson and problems arising from the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional planes. Exercises using a variety of media and papers will occupy a great portion of this course. Class problems and assignments are planned to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim is the exposure to, and subsequent assimilation of, basic drawing "tools."

This course, a presentation to art students with varying degrees of talent and exposures to instruction, is designed to help each student develop his or her own unique style. Considerable emphasis is placed upon the perception of the draftsperson and problems arising from the representation of three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional planes. Exercises using a variety of media and papers will occupy a great portion of this course. Class problems and assignments are planned to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim is the exposure to, and subsequent assimilation of, basic drawing "tools."

This course is a continuation of ARTZ 106. This foundational course is designed to present basic concepts, including organization, structure and composition of forms through the use of basic design elements. Emphasis is on three-dimensionality.

This introductory short course is designed for students interested in learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing and trimming clay, as well as glazing pottery. The course is designed for students who are not sure they can commit to a full semester course. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This introductory short course is designed for students interested in learning the fundamentals of wheel throwing and trimming clay, as well as glazing pottery. The course is designed for students who are not sure they can commit to a full semester course. This course may be repeated for a total of two credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ARTZ 105.This is a course designed for the more advanced student. It is expected that prospective students will understand and be capable of demonstrating basic techniques and applications of media. The course is committed to the drawing of the human figure. The first sessions are dedicated to the physiology of the body, the skeletal structure first and then the muscular organization. It is a course aimed at encouraging the student to develop his or her own way of assimilating previous drafting knowledge with the intricacies of the human form. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ARTZ 105.This course is aimed at students with varying degrees of ability who have successfully completed a beginning drawing program and wish to pursue drawing beyond the basic level. Exercises involving a broader variety of media, their application, and effects will be given emphasis. A portraiture component is included in the curriculum. Class problems and assignments will have enough flexibility to meet the individual needs of all students. Uniformity is not the aim. The major aim of this course is to encourage the development of each student's unique approach to drawing - a personal style. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This elementary painting course seeks to acquaint students with the basic tools of the painter, focusing on technique and materials. Each assignment is tailored to both satisfy the need for individual expression and to present a vehicle for the practice of new techniques.

A study of the history, materials, techniques and presentation of transparent watercolor, this course considers a variety of subject matter. Summer classes will be conducted "en plein air" (outdoors) weather permitting.

A study of the history, materials, techniques and presentation of transparent watercolor, this course considers a variety of subject matter. Summer classes will be conducted "en plein air" (outdoors) weather permitting.

Prerequisite: ARTZ 224 or instructor's consent.An in-depth continuation of ARTZ 224, this course is a study of the history, materials, techniques, and presentation of transparent watercolor with a variety of subject matter considered. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ARTZ 224 or instructor's consent.An in-depth continuation of ARTZ 224, this course is a study of the history, materials, techniques, and presentation of transparent watercolor with a variety of subject matter considered. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This is an introductory ceramics course which will include the history, development, and aesthetics of ceramic vessels and sculpture. Students will learn basic technical aspects of building clay, working with glazes, and the firing of ceramic objects. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and the development of ideas.

This is an introductory ceramics course which will include the history, development, and aesthetics of ceramic vessels and sculpture. Students will learn basic technical aspects of building clay, working with glazes, and the firing of ceramic objects. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and the development of ideas.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to sculptural ceramic processes and equipment. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This course is designed for all levels of students interested in developing pottery throwing skills including wheel throwing, trimming clay and glazing techniques. This course may be repeated for a total of nine credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This course is an introduction to the history of astronomy, tools of the astronomer, the solar system, stellar bodies and phenomena, and the origin and evolution of the universe.

This is an introductory course in personal finance and will expose the student to the issues and importance of personal finance. This course introduces the concepts and applications of personal finance and the importance of personal finance in both business and everyday living. The focus is on explaining the process of financial planning and the logic behind it and why it is important to the potential small business person or to the individual.

This course will examine how leaders are developed. Personalities will be examined using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and how this personality contributes to team dynamics. This course will also examine different leadership styles and how the student can become a good leader.

Prerequisites: M 065.This course reviews the use of basic mathematical concepts as they apply to business. Includes calculations of cash reconciliations, payroll, discounts, interest, taxes, depreciation, inventory, time value of money, and other business applications.

This course focuses on improving students' communication and critical thinking skills in the context of understanding the holistic nature of business. Students will explore the importance of a healthy interdependence between business and society and how the various functions of business (management, marketing, accounting, finance and technology) interact and support each other for operational success.

This course focuses on improving students' communication and critical thinking skills in the context of understanding the holistic nature of business. Students will explore the importance of a healthy interdependence between business and society and how the various functions of business (management, marketing, accounting, finance and technology) interact and support each other for operational success.

This course provides an introduction to law and its role in the business environment. The course will introduce the court system, litigation and arbitration, law of agency, contracts and torts, product liability, forms of domestic and international businesses and the related liabilities, employee rights, consumer protection, principles of anti-trust and debtor/creditor relationships. Where appropriate, references to Montana law will be made.

Prerequisites: completion of 30 semester credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. Submission of an internship application. This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved business/organization. Students experience the selection process, receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students apply theoretical classroom concepts to real world workplace issues. Typically, a student completes 45 site hours per one credit of lecture. Additionally, students participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site.

Prerequisites: 30 or more credits of the Business Administration AAS or Small Business Administration AAS.This course integrates the various functional areas of business to help the student develop a unified understanding of business planning, strategy, and application. The course transfers theoretical class work to the practical applications of the business world.

This course, designed for non-biology majors, is a survey of organization and complexity of living organisms, including biological macromolecules, cell structure and function, metabolism and nutrition, reproduction, development, heredity, and the diversity of living organisms and their ecological relationships. General education credit can be earned for either BIOB 101 or BIOB 160, but not both. Laboratory work is included.

This course, designed for non-biology majors, is a survey of organization and complexity of living organisms, including biological macromolecules, cell structure and function, metabolism and nutrition, reproduction, development, heredity, and the diversity of living organisms and their ecological relationships. General education credit can be earned for either BIOB 101 or BIOB 160, but not both. Laboratory work is included.

An introduction to the rapidly-expanding field of biotechnology and its applications to human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, biofuels, bioremediation, and bioinformatics. Laboratory exercises will include basic laboratory safety, measurement methods, microbial cell culture, bacterial transformation, and other core skills used in the biotechnology laboratory. Laboratory included.

An introduction to the rapidly-expanding field of biotechnology and its applications to human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, biofuels, bioremediation, and bioinformatics. Laboratory exercises will include basic laboratory safety, measurement methods, microbial cell culture, bacterial transformation, and other core skills used in the biotechnology laboratory. Laboratory included.

An introduction to the rapidly-expanding field of biotechnology and its applications to human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, biofuels, bioremediation, and bioinformatics. Laboratory exercises will include basic laboratory safety, measurement methods, microbial cell culture, bacterial transformation, and other core skills used in the biotechnology laboratory. Laboratory included.

An introduction to the rapidly-expanding field of biotechnology and its applications to human and veterinary medicine, agriculture, biofuels, bioremediation, and bioinformatics. Laboratory exercises will include basic laboratory safety, measurement methods, microbial cell culture, bacterial transformation, and other core skills used in the biotechnology laboratory. Laboratory included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

An introduction to the principles of biology, this course includes the chemical basis of life, the cell, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, development and heredity. Laboratory work included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or Biology Department consent.A survey of the major categories of living organisms including study of their structure, adaptations, evolution and ecology.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or Biology Department consent.Corequisite: BIOB 170.A laboratory study of the major categories of living organisms including study of their structure, adaptations, evolution, and ecology.

Prerequisites: BIOB 160 or Biology Department consent.This course is an introduction to the biology of the cell, and includes the nature of organization of the cell, growth, basic bioenergetic and enzyme function, cell environment, membrane structure and function, the chemical and physical mechanisms of metabolism in plants and animals, and the work performed by cells. Laboratory included.

Corequisite: BIOE 173 is advised. A study of the principles of ecology with emphasis on ecosystems, this course considers the impact of human activities on the ecosystem.

Prerequisites: Placement into WRIT 101, C+ or better in WRIT 095, or instructor's consent.This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses).

Prerequisites: Placement into WRIT 101, C+ or better in WRIT 095, or instructor's consent.This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses).

Prerequisites: Placement into WRIT 101, C+ or better in WRIT 095, or instructor's consent.This course familiarizes students with the fundamental concepts in the systematic organization and functioning of the human body. Anatomical features and physiological processes of each system are studied as they contribute to the overall homeostasis of the body. Laboratory studies include anatomy (bones, muscles, brains, vessels, and heart) and physiology (membrane transport, blood, blood pressure, respiration, reflexes and the senses).

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 or CHMY 105 or CHMY 121 or instructor's consent.This course is an introduction to anatomical methodology and physiological mechanisms. Students become familiar with the systematic organization of the human body at both the micro- and macro-structural levels, the normal functions of each organ in a particular system, and the interrelationships between structure and function. Specifically covered in this semester are an introduction to histology and the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOH 201 or instructor's consent.In this continuation of BIOH 201, students are presented with a systematic exposure to the structural and functional workings of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in BIOB 160 and admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program, or instructor's consent.This course will provide brewers with a theoretical and practical background in the microbiology of brewing. Emphasis will be placed on yeast, yeast handling, identification of beer-spoilage organisms using standard microbiological techniques.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or BIOH 201 or instructor's consent. This course introduces the causative agents, epidemiology, prevention, and treatments of infectious diseases. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: BIOB 160 or BIOH 201 or instructor's consent. This course introduces the causative agents, epidemiology, prevention, and treatments of infectious diseases. Laboratory included.

Introduction to the principles of botany, this course covers plants, their structure, growth and taxonomy as related to manipulation and utilization with emphasis on the identification and uses of local native plants.

Based on identification of native Montana flora, this course includes methods of collection, preservation, and nomenclature of local flora. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving Financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving Financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.This course is designed to increase competency as a communicator and covers basic communication skills including listening, writing, and speaking. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using direct, indirect, and persuasive approaches. Emphasis is on communicating for employment: resumes, application letters, interviews. There will be some emphasis on conducting meetings, intercultural communications, business technology, and online communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.This course is designed to increase competency as a communicator and covers basic communication skills including listening, writing, and speaking. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using direct, indirect, and persuasive approaches. Emphasis is on communicating for employment: resumes, application letters, interviews. There will be some emphasis on conducting meetings, intercultural communications, business technology, and online communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.This course is designed to increase competency as a communicator and covers basic communication skills including listening, writing, and speaking. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using direct, indirect, and persuasive approaches. Emphasis is on communicating for employment: resumes, application letters, interviews. There will be some emphasis on conducting meetings, intercultural communications, business technology, and online communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.This course is designed to increase competency as a communicator and covers basic communication skills including listening, writing, and speaking. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using direct, indirect, and persuasive approaches. Emphasis is on communicating for employment: resumes, application letters, interviews. There will be some emphasis on conducting meetings, intercultural communications, business technology, and online communication.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.This course is designed to increase competency as a communicator and covers basic communication skills including listening, writing, and speaking. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using direct, indirect, and persuasive approaches. Emphasis is on communicating for employment: resumes, application letters, interviews. There will be some emphasis on conducting meetings, intercultural communications, business technology, and online communication.

This course is a practical, down-to-earth approach to planning, organizing, and managing a small business. While based on current research, theory, and practice, the material is presented from a "how-to" perspective, with many practical examples and applications from the business world.

This course explores human resources in a globally competitive business environment, the legal context of employment decisions, diversity, securing human resources, developing human resources, compensation, labor management relations, and protecting and evaluating human resources. The class is designed to familiarize participants with current human resource practices and laws that apply to human resource careers regardless of their field.

This course is a comprehensive introduction to management theory, research and practice. It integrates classical and modern concepts of management for a solid grounding in management principles which is essential to successfully guiding today's small or large, profit or not-for-profit organizations in a rapidly changing environment.

A project and problem-solving course,the focus is on the implementation of spreadsheets and databases to solve common business problems. Other topics discussed will include operating systems and word processing.

This course introduces the development, use, and management of computer-based information systems.

Search engine marketing includes an introduction to the structure and function of search engine marketing; analysis of consumer markets and online habits; production, planning, and development of online identity; social responsibility; search engine algorithms and values; and creating the source code.

Prerequisite: BMKT 225.This course will introduce students to the world of social networking as a marketing tool for any business. Students will become familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and other social networking venues available. Students will also explore the tools available for Web 2.0.

Prerequisite: BMKT 225.This course will introduce students to the art of writing documents for web viewing.

This course is an introduction to the structure and function of marketing inclusive of the analysis of consumer and industrial markets. Students study the four primary elements of marketing - product, place, price and promotion, and use these to develop a comprehensive marketing plan. The material also includes consideration of ethics and social responsibility as related to the marketing function.

This course is an introduction to the structure and function of marketing inclusive of the analysis of consumer and industrial markets. Students study the four primary elements of marketing - product, place, price and promotion, and use these to develop a comprehensive marketing plan. The material also includes consideration of ethics and social responsibility as related to the marketing function.

This course is intended to help develop the skills necessary to work with spreadsheets. Topics include entering and manipulating different types of data, formatting basics, using functions to analyze information, making decisions with IF functions and formulas, sorting and filtering information and creating charts, Microsoft's Excel for Windows will be used as the teaching tool.

This course is intended to help develop the skills necessary to work with databases. Topics include creating tables, queries, forms, and reports. Microsoft's Access for Windows will be used as the teaching tool.

A course designed to introduce people with little computer experience to the expanding world of computing. Beginning and intermediate concepts in word processing, database, spreadsheets, and presentation software will be explored utilizing a hands-on approach.

This course provides a comprehensive look at the features and processing capabilities of spreadsheet software. Topics in this course include developing and editing spreadsheets, creating efficient formulas, applying proper formatting, using "what if" functions and tools, macro development, and spreadsheet management.

Addiction affects all members of society, and the substance abuse counselor must be knowledgeable of differing cultural and ethnic needs where they are practicing. This course builds a solid foundation of multicultural competencies, understanding how working with clients and peers from diverse backgrounds and those with experiences, beliefs, and preferences, which differ from our own, can greatly enhance effective practice in the field of addiction treatment.

Prerequisite: PSYX 100 or PSYX 150 or instructor's consent. This course is an introduction to the field of addiction counseling. It focuses on current therapeutic trends, strategies, and modalities used in the treatment of addictions. Relapse and prevention strategies, along with treatment of special populations, will also be covered.

Prerequisite: CAS 243. The purpose of this course is to present the student with advanced knowledge in the counseling process and specifically will address substance abuse. The objective is to increase the student's knowledge of counseling strategies.

Prerequisite: CAS 242, or PSYX 100 or instructor's consent.This course will introduce the student to assessment and evaluation procedures used in addiction counseling. The student will be able to understand, describe, administer and interpret the various testing and evaluation tools used in addiction counseling.

Prerequisite(s): CAS 242, PSYX 100A, SW 100A, or instructor's consent.This course explores the ethical and professional issues associated with substance abuse counseling. Diversity, values, morality, and the major ethical issues facing practitioners will be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): CAS 242, SW 100A, or instructor's consent.The clinical practicum provides the student with the opportunity take academic knowledge gained through course work and apply the knowledge in a clinical setting, where the student is provided an environment to discuss and apply learning in various situations. Clinical placements allow the student to develop, practice, and apply learned academic competencies in real life settings.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate placement test score in math or grade of "C" or better in M 065 within the past 2 years, or chemistry department consent.An investigation of chemistry, including software and other tools, laboratory methods, and problem solving skills, topics in this course include the scientific method and its role in the continued development of chemistry; physical and chemical changes; chemical reactions; atoms, elements, and the periodic table; units of measure; dimensional analysis; uncertainty and propagation of error; states of matter; chemical bonding; writing and balancing chemical equations; naming chemical substances; and solving stoichiometry and limiting reactant problems.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on chemistry placement exam, or grade of "B-" or better in CHMY 105NL within the past 2 years, or Chemistry Department consent. As the first semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, this course covers measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on chemistry placement exam, or grade of "B-" or better in CHMY 105NL within the past 2 years, or Chemistry Department consent. As the first semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, this course covers measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on chemistry placement exam, or grade of "B-" or better in CHMY 105NL within the past 2 years, or Chemistry Department consent. As the first semester of an introduction to general, inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, this course covers measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on the chemistry placement exam, or grade of "C" or better in CHMY 121NL or CHMY 141NL within the past two years, or Chemistry Department consent. An introduction into functional group organic chemistry and important biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. Covers major biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on the chemistry placement exam, or grade of "C" or better in CHMY 121NL or CHMY 141NL within the past two years, or Chemistry Department consent. An introduction into functional group organic chemistry and important biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. Covers major biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Laboratory included.

Prerequisites: appropriate score on the chemistry placement exam, or grade of "C" or better in CHMY 121NL or CHMY 141NL within the past two years, or Chemistry Department consent. An introduction into functional group organic chemistry and important biochemical structures, concepts, and processes. Covers major biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHMY 141.Intended for science majors, this is the second of a two-semester course sequence of the general principles of modern chemistry. The course emphasizes the experimental nature of the science of chemistry and a more mathematical intensive approach, with emphasis on critical and analytical thought. Topics covered include solutions, equilibria, kinetics, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, organic and biochemical compounds. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHMY 141.Intended for science majors, this is the second of a two-semester course sequence of the general principles of modern chemistry. The course emphasizes the experimental nature of the science of chemistry and a more mathematical intensive approach, with emphasis on critical and analytical thought. Topics covered include solutions, equilibria, kinetics, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, organic and biochemical compounds. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" in CHMY 221.This is the second semester of a one-year sequence with emphasis on fundamental concepts of structure, nomenclature, properties and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds and an introduction to biochemical molecules. Laboratory included.

Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHMY 280. This course is a presentation of the techniques, skills, and limitations of the modern crime laboratory, including ancillary services, and an introduction to instrumentation, including GC, GCMS, FTIR, NMR, and electrophoresis. Topics include questioned document analysis, toxicology, controlled substances, biological fluids and stains, DNA, fire and explosion investigation, computer crime, and vehicular accident reconstruction. Includes guest speakers, field trips and laboratory work.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. This course may be repeated for a total of 10 credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

This course will introduce students to the vocabulary and style of writing used in the criminal justice fields. Students will learn to write clear, concise and persuasive arrest reports, policy proposals, and other documents typically used in the criminal justice system.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course covers 90 hours of instruction, approximately 60 hours lecture and 30 hours lab. Topics covered include police ethics and professionalism, criminal law, evidence and laws of arrest, communications, and report writing. Portions of the course will be conducted through practical applications. These include police patrol, defensive tactics and crowd control tactics, and firearms training. The course is not a substitute for the Montana Police Academy, but will give prospective reserve officers a minimum amount of instruction necessary to function as a reserve officer. The course covers areas of instruction mandated by requirements outlined in MCA 7-32-14: Qualifications for Appointment as a Reserve Officer. Actual appointment as a reserve officer is at the discretion of individual agencies.

This course introduces the student to the functions and practices of the agencies that make up the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections. The various stages in the criminal justice process are the focus. Ideological and organizational factors influencing decision-making throughout the criminal justice system are examined.

Institutional correctional systems at local, state and federal levels and community-based corrections, including probation and parole, are studied. The demographics of the prison population along with an examination of the inmate subculture and issues pertaining to special populations are also explored.

Institutional correctional systems at local, state and federal levels and community-based corrections, including probation and parole, are studied. The demographics of the prison population along with an examination of the inmate subculture and issues pertaining to special populations are also explored.

This course examines the police as a component of the criminal justice system. Provides an overview of law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as an examination of their history and investigative responsibilities. Current issues and trends in law enforcement will be examined

Covers the basic structure of law enforcement and the historical development of police departments, as applied to federal, state and municipal agencies. Examines current police practices and timely issues, such as police community relations, civil liability and ethics.

Covers the basic structure of law enforcement and the historical development of police departments, as applied to federal, state and municipal agencies. Examines current police practices and timely issues, such as police community relations, civil liability and ethics.

This course will prepare TRIO students to reach their career goals. Students will learn valuable professional skills including job and internship research, creating professional profiles, resume development, cover letter formatting, interview skills, negotiating salary and understanding benefits. Student will also reflect on their strengths and developing their skills and abilities for professional careers. The course prepares students entering the workforce directly after FVCC, as well as connects transfer students to career resources at four-year colleges and universities.

This course prepares Occupational Trades students to enter the workforce by teaching professionalism necessary for success in their chosen industries. In the course, students create a working resume and cover letter, as well as learn interviewing and salary negotiations techniques. Topics covered include networking and communication, time management, and professional appearance.

This course is a professional development course for FVCC employees who use chemicals as part of their duties and responsibilities as FVCC. Course content will satisfy training requirements for the FVCC Hazard Communication Program 1910.1200.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course focuses on preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches. Emphasis on the development of public speaking techniques through constructive criticism.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This course is a study of and practice in communication skills in professional life and in daily relationships.

This introductory course will focus on concepts, skills, and strategies for effective resolution of conflicts through negotiation. Emphasis will be placed on the application of concepts learned through the use of simulated exercises and case studies which allow students to apply, practice, and evaluate negotiation skills.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course consists of undergraduate research under the supervision of a faculty member.

This introductory writers' workshop focuses on the critique and revision of students' short fiction. Contemporary literary short stories, short shorts, and parables will be emphasized. Students will study fiction elements and techniques, including character sketches, beginnings, dialogue, point of view, plot, authorial distance, significant detail, scene, characterization, and endings.

This course focuses on the reading and writing of poetry with emphasis on the techniques of imaginative writing and critical appraisal.

This course focuses on the reading and writing of poetry with emphasis on the techniques of imaginative writing and critical appraisal.

This intermediate course focuses on critique and revision of students' short fiction or on chapters of students' novels. Students will be expected to finish three stories of literary quality.

Prerequisite: CRWR 111 or instructor's consent.An advanced course in the writing of poetry, this course considers special problems in this area as well as refinement of the student's skill.

Study the art of nonfiction through reading and responding to contemporary nonfiction and the writing of original nonfiction works. Focus is on creative expression, writing technique and nonfiction forms. Students begin with writing exercises and brief essays, advancing to longer forms as the semester progresses.

Prerequisite: one programming class.This course covers computer programming in C++. Topics covered are data types, arrays, basic programming constructs, iteration, decision statements, sequences, methods, exception handling, pointers, classes, objects, methods, encapsulation, data hiding, inheritance and polymorphism.

Prerequisite: any one of the following: CSCI 100, CSCI 107, CSCI 111, or CSCI 127. This is a continuation of CSCI 111. Topics include error handling and debugging techniques, recursion, abstract data types, creating programs with multiple files and libraries, and creating straight forward GUI's that involve event driven programming and threaded programs.

Prerequisite: basic programming skills recommended. This course provides students with a foundation of the game development process including important historical elements, content creation strategies, production techniques, and future game design. The course covers game development history, platforms, goals and genres, player elements, story and character development, gameplay, levels, interface, audio, development team roles, game development process, and marketing and maintenance.

Prerequisite(s): appropriate math placement test score of M94 or better, a grade of "C" or better in M 65~, or instructor consent.This course provides a gentle introduction to the exciting world of big data and data science. Students expand their ability to solve problems with Python by learning to deploy lists, files, dictionaries and object-oriented programming. Data science libraries are introduced that enable data to be manipulated and displayed.

Prerequisite: CSCI 208.This is a continuation of the CSCI 208 course. This course covers advanced material construction, working with volumes, applying physics to objects, understanding particle systems, creating user interfaces, introduction to sound, introduction to animation, and creating cinematic sequences. The course will use the Unreal Gaming Engine or another production platform.

Prerequisites: CSCI 132.This course covers advanced data structures and programming techniques and their application. Topics include trees, balanced trees, graphs, dictionaries, hash tables, and heaps. The efficiency and correctness of algorithms are examined. The laboratory uses Java.

This course focuses on the concepts of relational databases. Topics include entity relationship diagrams, design process and normalization, table creation, records and typed fields, primary and foreign keys, and a thorough coverage of Structured Query Language "SQL" to create, query and change a relational database.

This course introduces techniques and safety associated with the use of rope, chain, hoists, scaffolds, and ladders. It also includes an introduction to industrial rigging, including slings of various types, hoists and cranes, and related safe operating practices.

This course will provide hands-on experience in plan reading and delineate the role of building design, building site planning, and site preparation as it relates to the actual construction of a house. Students will have the opportunity to explore safe and proper use of hand and power tools, construction based math, basic surveying, site preparation, basic concrete work, plan reading, frame and finish carpentry, along with employability job skills. All aspects of job site and workplace safety related to residential construction will be practiced and evaluated.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CULA 105, CULA 110This course provides practical work experience in catering for both on and off-premise college sanctioned events during the spring semester. Students are provided with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in culinary, baking, pastry, and management.

Prerequisite(s): CULA 105, CULA 110.This course integrates the fundamental skills developed in CULA 110 with more advanced protein cookery techniques, including production and presentation of full plates and concentration on development of flavor. Topics consist of Poultry, Meats, Fish, Shellfish, Meats, Charcuterie and fundamental butchery/fabrication techniques in sub-primal cuts.

Prerequisite: CULA 110.This course is an integration of techniques and theory learned throughout the first and/or second semesters of study with practical work experience in the Chef's Table, an on-campus food service operation. Students benefit from this experience by gaining confidence with their skills in menu planning, food production, and service. Additionally, this experience will give students critical practical experience with a live audience before entering the workforce.

Prerequisite: CULA 105.Students are introduced to the operation of a foodservice business. Students apply culinary skills, gaining experience to enter and become successful in the foodservice industry. Students gain practical, hands-on experience in a restaurant setting. Students focus on food preparation and timing to prepare for restaurant and hotel employment.

Students explore both the purchasing procedures for foodservice operations and the planning and control processes in the food and beverage industries. Topics include menu pricing, cost-volume profit analysis, and food, beverage, and labor costs. Focus is on inventory control, production projections, cost determination and analysis, income control, and training and other costs associated with labor.

Prerequisite(s): CULA 261.This course integrates fundamental skills in service and supervisory competencies and applies them to real life applications.

Prerequisite: CULA 240.Corequisite: BMGT 210.This course stresses the importance of personal assessment, self-expression, and individual outcomes. Weekly assessments include creativity, skill strengths, and competency values. This course is taken in the final semester of the program and includes the graduate practical culinary examination and portfolio review.

This is a systems-oriented class designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC based computer aided drafting. The class will provide students with the competencies required to create, edit, and output drawings in both digital and printed format. Command structures, coordinate drawing, text dimensions and fill structures will be covered.

This is a systems-oriented class designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC based computer aided drafting. The class will provide students with the competencies required to create, edit, and output drawings in both digital and printed format. Command structures, coordinate drawing, text dimensions and fill structures will be covered.

This is a systems-oriented class designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC based computer aided drafting. The class will provide students with the competencies required to create, edit, and output drawings in both digital and printed format. Command structures, coordinate drawing, text dimensions and fill structures will be covered.

This course presents the fundamental skills and concepts necessary to build parametric model parts and assemblies and to make simple drawings of those parts and assemblies. This course is designed as a process-based training approach emphasizing the processes and procedures necessary to complete a particular task. By utilizing case studies to illustrate these processes, the student learns the necessary commands, options, and menus in the context of completing a design task within SOLIDWORKS. An introduction to the transferability and compatibility of SOLIDWORKS, MASTERCAM, GIBSCAM, and Pro-Engineer software is provided. This course also includes an introduction to 3D printing.

This course presents the fundamental skills and concepts necessary to build parametric model parts and assemblies and to make simple drawings of those parts and assemblies. This course is designed as a process-based training approach emphasizing the processes and procedures necessary to complete a particular task. By utilizing case studies to illustrate these processes, the student learns the necessary commands, options, and menus in the context of completing a design task within SOLIDWORKS. An introduction to the transferability and compatibility of SOLIDWORKS, MASTERCAM, GIBSCAM, and Pro-Engineer software is provided. This course also includes an introduction to 3D printing.

This course presents the fundamental skills and concepts necessary to build parametric model parts and assemblies and to make simple drawings of those parts and assemblies. This course is designed as a process-based training approach emphasizing the processes and procedures necessary to complete a particular task. By utilizing case studies to illustrate these processes, the student learns the necessary commands, options, and menus in the context of completing a design task within SOLIDWORKS. An introduction to the transferability and compatibility of SOLIDWORKS, MASTERCAM, GIBSCAM, and Pro-Engineer software is provided. This course also includes an introduction to 3D printing.

A critical study of social issues using the constructs of incentives and the role of markets and government policy. This course provides a framework of analytical tools useful in the analysis of contemporary social issues. The normative ramifications of government regulation and deregulation, market power, welfare policies, changing economic structures both in the U.S. and globally, and the implications of reliance on free markets to determine resource allocation and pricing are discussed in the context of economic analysis.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of individual, business, and government behavior, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences, and supply and demand. Additional analysis of the costs of production and theories of business firm output and pricing decisions, labor and wage determination, income distribution, politics, health care and environmental issues will be addressed.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of individual, business, and government behavior, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences, and supply and demand. Additional analysis of the costs of production and theories of business firm output and pricing decisions, labor and wage determination, income distribution, politics, health care and environmental issues will be addressed.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of national economies, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences and supply and demand. The problems and proposed solutions of national economies are addressed, including unemployment and inflation, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, business cycle theories and international trade.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of national economies, including basic economic analysis of choice and its consequences and supply and demand. The problems and proposed solutions of national economies are addressed, including unemployment and inflation, national income accounting, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, business cycle theories and international trade.

This course covers basic emergency medical and trauma scenarios typically encountered in remote, austere, or wilderness environments. This includes common medical emergencies such as diabetes, seizures, asthma, anaphylaxis, and cardiac arrest, as well as trauma emergencies such as soft tissue wounds, head and spine injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, and shock. The course consists of in-depth discussions and hands-on training with splinting, bleeding control, wound management, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Also discussed are legalities within wilderness medicine and how emergencies can be addressed in a wilderness environment. This includes topics such as evacuation, litter construction, backcountry communications, and decision-making.Successful course completion results in the award of Wilderness First Aid certification that is valid for 2 years. Certification can be renewed through any wilderness medicine training organization that offers Wilderness First Aid training.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is considered the desired level of medical training by many Emergency Medical Transport agencies. The course focuses on skill development in the primary responsibilities of the EMT, which are to bring emergency medical care to victims of emergencies, to stabilize their condition, and to transport them safely and expeditiously to an appropriate facility. The course is a combination of classroom work, skills lab, and practical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification examinations. All aspects of authorization/certification are the responsibility of the student.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course provides an opportunity for the EMT to start learning the cognitive, psychomotor, and behavioral differences between an EMT and paramedic. Topics covered include roles and responsibilities of the paramedic, EMS systems, licensure/recertification requirements, medical/legal issues, communications and documentation, anatomy and physiology review, pharmacology and emergency medications, and current issues that impact the emergency medical services profession.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course prepares the paramedic student in the basic knowledge and skills needed in the pre-hospital environment. Topics covered include initial patient assessment and management, airway management and ventilation, pathophysiology of shock, emergency pharmacology, and respiratory emergencies.

Prerequisites: program director's consent.This course prepares the paramedic student in the psychomotor and manipulative skills necessary to effectively manage the tasks in ECP 201.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course provides an in-depth study of the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular disease and related emergencies. Students will also study obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric emergencies.

Prerequisite: program director consent. This course teaches the psychomotor skills required to manage cardiovascular disease and related emergencies. Students will also develop the psychomotor skills required to manage obstetrical, neonatal, and pediatric emergencies.

Prerequisits: program director's consent.This course provides the opportunity to apply, in a clinical setting, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. This course serves as the first stage in assisting the student to become an employable EMS provider. Clinical skills addressed include patient assessment and evaluation, vital signs management, development of airway management skills, development of communication skills, introduction to various skills necessary for patient care and development of safety practices.

Prerequisite: program director's consent. This course provides an intensive look at the pathophysiology and management of trauma, to include assessment of the trauma patient; management of head, chest, abdominal, spinal, and orthopedic injuries; management of the multi-trauma patient; management of special airway problems; management of environmental emergencies; and current trends in trauma management.

Prerequisite: program director's consent .This course allows the student to develop the necessary psychomotor skills to successfully manage a trauma patient, to include assessment of the trauma patient; management of head, chest, abdominal, spinal, and orthopedic injuries; management of the multi-trauma patient; management of special airway problems; management of environmental emergencies; and current trends in trauma management.

Prerequisite: program director's consent This course provides an intensive look at the pathophysiology and management of medical emergencies, to include the nervous and endocrine systems, the acute abdomen, anaphylaxis, toxicology and substance abuse, behavioral and geriatric emergencies, infectious diseases, and hematology.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course provides an in-depth look at EMS transport operations; incident management and multiple casualty incidents; vehicle extrication and special rescue; hazardous materials, terrorism, disaster response; and crime scene awareness. Students will also complete studies in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS).

Prerequisite: program director consent. This course provides instruction in the psychomotor components related to medical emergencies, such as EMS transport operations, incident management and multiple casualty incidents, vehicle extrication and special rescue, hazardous materials, terrorism, disaster response, and crime scene awareness. Students will also complete studies in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS).

Prerequisite: program director consent.This course is a continuation of the clinical skills started in ECP 216. It provides students the opportunity to apply, in a clinical setting, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. This course serves as the final stage in assisting the student to become an employable EMS provider. Clinical skills addressed include electrocardiology, care of the critical patient, assessment and management of acute and chronic disease, pediatric care, obstetrical and neonatal care, and behavioral intervention techniques.

This course provides an overview of early childhood history, practice and relevant issues. It will focus on program philosophies and the importance of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood settings. Students will learn of the unique needs of young children and families. Students will also learn about the professional opportunities in the field of early childhood education.

This course provides an overview of early childhood history, practice and relevant issues. It will focus on program philosophies and the importance of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood settings. Students will learn of the unique needs of young children and families. Students will also learn about the professional opportunities in the field of early childhood education.

Prerequisite: EDEC 108 or instructor's consent.This course will focus on developmentally appropriate activities that construct scientific and mathematical knowledge in meaningful and long lasting ways for children using their spontaneous ideas and creativity.

Prerequisite: EDEC 108 or instructor's consent.This course is designed to increase the understanding of children's rhythmic movement capabilities and the interaction of play in the development of cognitive, social, emotional and physical domains. Emphasis is on how teachers can use movement as a way of learning for young children.

Prerequisites: EDEC 108 or instructor's consent.The student will learn the principles and practices of administration and supervision of programs for young children. Areas covered include types of schools, maintenance and operation of the physical plant, regulatory agencies and legal requirements, personnel policies and practices, records, accounting, and communication procedure.

Prerequisite: EDEC 108 or instructor's consent. This course provides close supervision at approved, quality early childhood education sites. Students will apply child development, curriculum and guidance knowledge while implementing and evaluating learning experiences in all areas of learning. Conducting group times, handling routines of the classroom and responding to the individual and group needs will be required.

Prerequisite: EDEC 108, EDEC 230, EDEC 245, EDEC 281, EDEC 295 Early Childhood Fieldwork/Practicum I or instructor's consent.This course provides close supervision at approved, quality early childhood education sites. Students will apply child development, curriculum and guidance knowledge while implementing and evaluating learning experiences in all areas of learning. Students will work closely with families. Students will observe, assess and plan programs for individual children.

This course consists of a survey of children's books with an emphasis on their use in the K-8 classrooms. The history and current genres of children's literature will also be covered. Students will become aware of selection criteria, award-winning books, and strategies for sharing books with students.

The purpose of this course is to teach pre-service educators how to use and manage technology in educational settings and communicate methods and reasons for using technology. This course focuses on the computer and its educational applications for pre-service teachers. An emphasis is placed on integrating computer tools into class instruction.

Special Topics are courses that can appear in any curriculum and are taught on a one-time or trial basis.

Special Topics are courses that can appear in any curriculum and are taught on a one-time or trial basis.

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to theory and methods used in elementary art instruction.

This course is designed for elementary education students only. The course will acquaint (or reacquaint) students with music fundamentals, music theory, and methods for teaching or supervising music in the elementary classroom.

Prerequisites: M 172 and PHSX 222.An introductory course which covers Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, nodal and mesh analysis method, network theorems, capacitors, inductors, RC-RL response, complex frequency, phasors, steady state AC circuits, and three phase circuits.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of communicating through engineering graphics, including hand sketching and computer aided design. Students will learn to create sketches and prepare 2-D and 3-D drawings utilizing conventional drawing equipment and methods, as well as with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software. Drawing standards, fits and tolerances, and dimensioning is included.

Prerequisite: EGEN 201.This course covers engineering dynamics. For particles, kinematics and kinetics, energy and momentum methods are included. For rigid bodies, relative motion, plane motion, energy and impulse-momentum methods, dynamics of general motion, and vibrations are included.

Prerequisite: EGEN 201.The principles of engineering mechanics are applied to deformable bodies, including stress, strain, Hooke's Law, thermal stress, torsion, combined stresses, stress transformations, deflection of beams, and columns.

Prerequisite(s): ELCT 110.This course will introduce the student to alternating current. The electrical properties and their effects on the circuit will be examined. Basic trigonometric skills will be utilized to perform calculations for analyzing various electrical circuits.

This course is a practical hands-on course using ammeters, voltmeters, watt meters, and multimeters in testing and troubleshooting electric motors, components and wiring systems. The course also includes a study of single and three-phase AC motors, their construction features and operating characteristics. This lecture/laboratory class emphasizes electric motor terminology, identification of motor types, enclosures, mounts, motor selection, connections, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting. Students are also introduced to motor loads, protection, controls, and devices used to connect motors to their loads such as pulleys, V-belts, gear boxes and couplings.

This course presents basic mathematical topics as they relate to the electrical apprenticeship program. The topics covered are dimensional arithmetic, percents, solving single linear equations, proportions and fractional equations, basic geometry, basic right triangle and basic oblique triangle trigonometry, and sine and cosine functions.

Prerequisite: ELCT 133.This course is a study of the current NEC requirements pertaining to residential wiring. Code calculations for single and multiple family dwellings are emphasized. Blueprint reading is included. Lab work covers actual wiring of all devices which are used in a residence. The course also covers commercial and industrial applications.

Prerequisite: ELCT 102.This lecture/lab course consists of a series of experiments to investigate the characteristics of single-phase and three-phase electrical circuits. The connections and testing of transformers in both single-phase and three-phase configurations are stressed. Students also learn the operation of three-phase motors from conventional sources and phase converters with an emphasis on efficiency, operating characteristics and connections.

This course presents students with the basic construction, operation, and maintenance principles of single phase and three phase transformers. Transformer construction, including core types, coil wiring ratios, tank dynamics, and cooling features involving details of magnetism, induction, and flux density will be presented. This course introduces transformer types: auto tap changer, isolation, and step up/step down, reactor, buck-boost, and current transformers; transformer operating principles featuring transformer electromagnetic coupling; transformer maintenance testing of power factor, impedance, power loss (watts loss), oil, and turns ratio. The destructive effects of harmonic distortion, improper cooling, overloading, and improper transformer connecting are highlighted along with a basic introduction to power generation and short circuit analysis. Practical information of NEMA® and ANSI® standards on insulation materials and safety will be featured.

Prerequisite: ELCT 133.Corequisite: ELCT 236.This course is an extension of ELCT 133 with lectures emphasizing commercial wiring methods. Students will perform laboratory work consisting of actual installation of various raceways, as well as connecting of special equipment used in commercial and industrial applications, all in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Prerequisite(s): ELCT 133.Corequisite(s): ELCT 233.This course includes laboratory work dealing with Code application relating to conduit bending, as well as National Electrical Code calculations for wire and cable installation. Students will perform lab work consisting of actual installation of conduit, wire and cable.

This course is a combination lecture/lab series of grounding theory, as well as characteristics of grounded and non-grounded systems. Labs include proper grounding practices, various grounding applications, tools and materials usage and methods of compressions and exothermic application and installations.

This course is a lecture/lab course which covers medium and high voltage electrical theory, conductors, insulators, overcurrent devices, testing, termination, safety precautions and safety equipment.

This course introduces students to the new career opportunities in the exploding green market of photovoltaic systems. The curriculum facilitates successful learning through a combination of lecture, labs and hands-on-construction, installation and control of a working photovoltaic system. This course focuses on grid-direct photovoltaic systems, but covers material crucial to understanding all types of systems. In addition, the economics and viability of photovoltaic as compared to other energy systems will be studied.