Prerequisites: completion of 30 credits with a grade point average of 2.0 or better and 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.

A course intended to prepare medical assistant students and/or currently practicing medical assistants for a national exam: the American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA) Certification.

Prerequisites: a grade of "B-" (2.7) or above in AHMA 203, AHMA 204, AHMA 206, AHMA 230, and instructor's consent.This is the capstone course for the Medical Assistant program and is designed to provide on-site clinical experience in a physician's office or a clinic setting. It provides opportunities to apply learned skills in various clinical and administrative procedures under the supervision of a medical doctor and office staff.

Career Essentials for Health Sciences focuses on the foundation knowledge and skills students will need prior to entry into their desired health science program. It also provides the basics to best understand and work as an employee 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.

A systematic approach to scientific terminology, this course 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.

A systematic approach to scientific terminology, this course 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.

Prerequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 230, AHMT 295v, AHMT 295x, and BIOM 250NL with a minimum grade of 75% in both the lecture and laboratory portions of each course.Corequisite: AHMT 295y.This course connects the morphology and behavior of microorganisms to clinically significant situations. It includes the study and laboratory applications of antibiotic susceptibility methods and molecular techniques used in clinical microbiology. It also includes the pre-analytical phase of specimen collection and preparation and causative agents of various pathophysiological states.

Prerequisites: AHMT 201, AHMT 205, AHMT 210, AHMT 230, AHMT 240, AHMT 295v, and AHMT 295x with a minimum grade of 75% in both the lecture and the laboratory portions of each course.Corequisite: AHMT 235.This course is a health-related, work-based learning experience allowing students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts especially in the area of Immunohematology (Blood Bank) and clinical microbiology.

This course is designed to give 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 201, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 213, AHPT 215, AHPT 218, and AHPT 220.Corequisite: AHPT 295.This concentrated course is designed to integrate skills and techniques from previous clinical experiences and from the coursework presented throughout the PTA program. It focuses on presentation of comprehensive treatment plans utilizing all treatment skills and techniques learned during the previous semesters. The students will be expected to prepare and present a case study that will follow the patient through the continuum of care. Students will be required to relate sociological, physical, and psychological aspects of illness and injury to their projects. Preparation for the state's licensure exam is covered in this course, including the Practice Exam and Assessment Tool (PEAT) and/or Scorebuilders. Students will also develop a professional portfolio providing evidence of competency, self-assessment and career goals.

Prerequisites: AHPT 101, AHPT 201, AHPT 205, AHPT 206, AHPT 210, AHPT 213, AHPT 215, AHPT 218, and AHPT 220.Corequisite: AHPT 225.This is the third of three full-time clinical experiences during which the student develops proficiency in physical therapy procedures, understanding of clinical responsibilities and supervisory relationships with a minimum competence necessary to graduate as an entry-level physical therapist assistant and become an active participant of the health care team. This course will include a six-week clinical rotation at an approved site.

Prerequisite: AHXR 195-Radiographic Clinicial: II. This course rotates students through various pre-assigned shifts and clinical sites. Experience is gained by performing exams under the supervision of staff technologists during early morning, midday, late evening, and weekend shifts. Sites are multiple and varied providing the students with diversity in patient conditions and types of exams.

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

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

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 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.

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 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

This course is an introduction to plant associations, including identification of plants emphasizing native flora with consideration of their environment. Field work may include hiking up to two miles on rugged, steep terrain.

Prerequisite: WRIT 095 or instructor's consent.This course is designed to increase your competency as a communicator. The course will review basic communication skills including listening, written and oral. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos, and reports using the direct, indirect and persuasive approaches. Emphasis will be on communicating for employment—resume, application letter, interview. Some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communications business technology and internet communication.

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.

Prerequisites: admission to the Brewing Science and Brewery Operations program and instructor's consent.This course offers a supervised, structured learning experience at an approved brewery. Students will receive training in brewery operations, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Prior to placement at an internship site, students will attend an internship orientation to learn the application and internship process. This course may be taken for one to two credits a semester and repeated once for up to a total of four credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran's benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating the course.

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: 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 will receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students will receive assistance in developing application materials and finding worksites meeting learning and legal criteria from the Career Development Coordinator.

Prerequisite: enrollment in Running Start Summer Experience Program.College 101: Summer Experience provides pre-collegiate students with academic success strategies for college, and resources for exploring educational and career opportunities. Students will participate in service learning and experiential activities and reflect on their values, skills, and leadership-styles. Students will create an academic and career action plan preparing them to enter college full-time.

Prerequisite: enrollment in Running Start Summer Experience Program.College 101: Summer Experience provides pre-collegiate students with academic success strategies for college, and resources for exploring educational and career opportunities. Students will participate in service learning and experiential activities and reflect on their values, skills, and leadership-styles. Students will create an academic and career action plan preparing them to enter college full-time.

Prerequisite: enrollment in Running Start Summer Experience Program.College 101: Summer Experience provides pre-collegiate students with academic success strategies for college, and resources for exploring educational and career opportunities. Students will participate in service learning and experiential activities and reflect on their values, skills, and leadership-styles. Students will create an academic and career action plan preparing them to enter college full-time.

Prerequisite: enrollment in Running Start Summer Experience Program.College 101: Summer Experience provides pre-collegiate students with academic success strategies for college, and resources for exploring educational and career opportunities. Students will participate in service learning and experiential activities and reflect on their values, skills, and leadership-styles. Students will create an academic and career action plan preparing them to enter college full-time.

Prerequisite: enrollment in Running Start Summer Experience Program.College 101: Summer Experience provides pre-collegiate students with academic success strategies for college, and resources for exploring educational and career opportunities. Students will participate in service learning and experiential activities and reflect on their values, skills, and leadership-styles. Students will create an academic and career action plan preparing them to enter college full-time.

Prerequisite:ID105 and enrollment in Running Start Summer Experience program.This course provides pre-collegiate students with financial success strategies for college, and exposure to college costs, financial aid, and scholarship processes. Students will participate in community service learning and experiential activities and evaluate how their personal values may impact their college and financial choices.

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 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.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.This course provides practical work experience in catering for both on and off-premise college sanctioned events during the summer semester. Students are provided with an opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in culinary, baking, pastry, and management.

Prerequisite: CULA 105, CULA 110, Serv Safe CertificateStudents prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate traditional regional dishes of Asia. Emphasis is placed on ingredients, flavor profiles, preparations, and culinary techniques representative of the various Asian cultures.

Prerequisite: CULA 105, CULA 110, Serv Safe CertificateThis course introduces skills, organization, equipment and responsibilities of the "cold kitchen." Students are introduced to and prepare cold hors d'oeuvres, sandwiches, and salads, as well as basic charcuterie items while focusing on the total utilization of product. Reception foods and buffet arrangements are presented.

Prerequisite(s): CULA 105, CULA 110, Serv Safe CertificateThis course introduces students to the basic elements of nutrition, discusses nutritional menu planning, development of healthy recipes, and describes marketing nutrition in the hospitality industry. As consumer demands for healthful eating continue to increase, professionals in food service must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition to best meet and exceed those needs. The characteristics, functions and food sources of the major nutrients and the procedures used to maximize nutrient retention in preparation and storage of foods will be examined. Students will apply the principles of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle to menu planning and food production.

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of menu construction. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the menu in creating a successful business. Throughout the semester, students will examine and analyze various models and learn how changes to the menu can markedly increase/decrease sales, create interest, meet individual tastes and nutritional needs, and be used as an important sales and marketing tool.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.A continuation of CULA 148, this course addresses the function of management/supervision as it pertains to the hospitality industry. Topics include: history, growth and development of food and beverage service, theories in supervision, organizational and strategic tools for increasing motivation and productivity, human resource management, financial planning and marketing. Beverage management is explored in-depth with an emphasis on discussion of the basic production processes for distillation and fermentation, distinguishing wines by grape and/or fruit, origin/growing region, and production process; evaluation of the relationship between food and beverages; and procedures for operating beverage service and for implementing internal control systems.

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 and 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.

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 to study and manage trauma and medical emergencies from a case study perspective. Trauma topics include shock; head, spinal, thoracic, and abdominal trauma; burns; and environmental emergencies. Medical topics include respiratory, cardiac, and neurologic emergencies; endocrinology, hematology, infectious diseases, and anaphylaxis.

Prerequisite: program director's consent. This course prepares the paramedic student for the national registry paramedic exam. It is a review of the cognitive and affective behaviors taught throughout the fall and spring semesters of the paramedic program.

Prerequisite: program director's consent.This course prepares the paramedic student for the national registry paramedic psychomotor exam. It is a review of the psychomotor skills taught throughout the fall and spring semesters of the paramedicine program.

Prerequisites: program director consent.This course provides the opportunity to apply, in the field, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. This course serves as the final field experience in assisting the student to become an employable EMS provider. Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective evaluation skills addressed include patient assessment, history gathering, treatment prioritizing, diagnostic impression, protocol knowledge, radio communication, written documentation, airway management, fluid/drug management, cardiac management, trauma and medical emergencies management, attitude, professionalism, assertiveness, and team leader qualities.

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.

In this course, teachers will understand The Big 5 Foundational Skills in Literacy. We will take a deep dive into each area: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension to learn instructional strategies and routines that help refine instruction while taking students to a deep and transfer level of understanding. Participants will learn how the Big 5 areas fit together and change across the PreK-5 grades. Participants will want to purchase the text (3rd Edition) CORE: Teaching Reading SourceBook and bring their Core Reading Program Materials for implementation and planning.

In this course, teachers will understand how morning meeting's purposeful design allows students to build a classroom community, make personal connections to peers, and build a climate of trust to bridge success both academically and socially. Students will participate in a meeting daily so they can experience the power of the meeting. Participants will learn the essential components of a morning meeting structure and begin designing implementation of morning meeting in their classroom. Participants will want to purchase the text: (3rd Edition) The Morning Meeting Book K-8 by Kriete & Davis.

Students will explore the importance of developing early numeracy. We will focus on ways to build numeracy in the PreK- 1st grade classroom. Each participant will leave the class with an assortment of activities they can use in their classrooms. We will also start to create a "library" of math games that can be used in the classroom or as a take home for students. A portion of the time will be spent developing activities.

In this course, teachers will enhance observation skills by increasing their understanding of authentic assessment, the role of observation, and practices for effectively observing children. Using different types of observation strategies, teachers will evaluate current practices and create a portfolio that support the four domains of the Montana Early Learning Standards (MELS).

Beginning with the end in mind allows teachers to make effective curriculum decisions and then measure student success. In this course, participants will review basic assessment vocabulary to lead them to creating an assessment plan for their grade level, their content, and/or a combination of both. A progression will be created from pre-assessment, day-to-day assessment, and post-assessment in authentic and meaningful ways for both students and teachers.

Ongoing cumulative review is an essential, research-based practice in math instruction. Finding the time and resources to do this can be a challenge. However, with numeracy routines, it becomes more a matter of picking the right activity for the right students on the right day. Resources and planning for these numeracy events will be covered during this course.

Participants will learn how to implement project approach into a "study" in their program. We will take a look at environments and alter the setting according to children's interests around a child-led study. The content will be inquiry-based, using critical thinking skills, reflection, and various investigative approaches, and will connect to the Montana Early Learning Standards, as well as integrating engineering design principles.

Teachers will learn how to apply knowledge on brain development and developmental trauma to the teaching and learning process. This course will show teachers how to change the face of behavior, seeing students through a lens of skill not will and help teachers understand student behavior and performance in the classroom. Practical classroom tools to decrease teacher frustration and increase student success will be presented. Information on burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma and tips to build resiliency will be covered.

This course will prepare students to successfully take the electrical journeyman licensing examination. There will be a review of topics that were covered in previous courses in the apprentice curriculum. Practice exams will be introduced and discussed with the purpose of assisting students in understanding how questions are worded, and how to best study for the journeyman examination.

This is a beginning course in the use of Adobe Photoshop. This class will introduce the concepts of basic digital image manipulation techniques. This includes cropping images, selecting details, creating new layers, adjusting color balance/contrast, adding type, web optimization, resampling/resizing of images, and using alpha channels. More intermediate topics such as layer mask selection, clipping masks, layer adjustments, filters, and image slicing will be introduced. The most recent version of Photoshop is highly recommended.

Prerequisite: completion of 30 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or better, and 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.

Lectures and field trips designed to acquaint the student with the geologic history, rock types, structural features, landforms, and natural resources of Northwest Montana. Field trips in the Flathead and Mission Valleys and Glacier Park.

Prerequisite(s): students must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Montana Driver's License.Commercial Truck Driving will assist students in gaining a working knowledge of information needed to obtain a Class "A" CDL learner's permit through classroom instruction. This class also includes simulator and backing practice, and the driving experience necessary to pass the pre-trip, skills, and driving exam for the Montana Class "A" CDL. The lab exercises are designed to provide students with the driving skills in a working environment.

Prerequisite(s): Students must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Montana Driver's License.This course will introduce the student to the skills necessary to be proficient in night operations, extreme driving conditions, hazard perception, emergency maneuvers, and skid control. It will also introduce the student to handling and documenting cargo, environmental issues, accident procedures, trip planning, and interpersonal communication.

This course will introduce students to equipment work site safety, grade stake interpretation, and soil composition and characteristics. It will also introduce students to the operation of dump trucks, skid steers, dozers, excavators, backhoes, loaders, scrapers, and motor graders to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards.

Prerequisite(s): HEO 105.This course is a continuation of HEO 105 designed to develop student proficiencies in equipment operational safety, soil stabilization and good grade determination, and operation of equipment that is fitted with GPS. Proficiency in the operation of all pieces of equipment is expected. Students will give presentations on topics in construction, excavation, or maintenance of equipment.

This course is a comprehensive introductory history of Colonial, Revolutionary, Jeffersonian, Jacksonian, and Civil War era America.

This is an introductory course in heating and power low pressure boiler systems. It will introduce the concepts and terminology of commercial, industrial, and residential boiler systems and emphasize troubleshooting and maintenance procedures employed in maintaining hot water systems. Area of focus include boiler fundamentals, boiler types, steam and hydronic boilers, fuels and burner types, valve identification, safety and relief valves, water level controllers, and industry safety issues associated with boiler accidents. The course will prepare students to take the Boiler Operator license exam.

Prerequisites: BMIS 270 and 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 will receive training related to their field of study, enhance their academic learning, and gain exposure to the workplace. Students will receive assistance in developing application materials and finding worksites meeting learning and legal criteria from the Career Development Coordinator.

This introductory course focuses on the reading, enjoyment, and critical analysis of fiction, poetry and drama. Students will read world literature, as well as works of the American West, contemporary dramatists, minority writers, and works focusing on the lives of immigrants, expatriates, and first-generation Americans.

This course will trace the popular literary genre known as the short story from its inception in the early 19th century through the present. The course will examine the role of the short story in American history, and will focus on stories that reflect the various social, economic, and gender concerns of male and female authors from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

The course examines the purpose and applications of mythology in both historical and contemporary culture and how myths can transform through different periods, across cultures. Students will explore global mythologies including the ancient Greeks, Norse, Egyptians, Chinese, and indigenous Americans.

Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score or Math Department consent.This course is designed for those students who need to improve their pre-algebra skills. Topics include signed numbers, basic factoring, basic equation solving, and an introduction to polynomials, square roots, basic graphing and basic exponent rules.

Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score or Math Department consent.This course is designed for those students who need to improve their pre-algebra skills. Topics include signed numbers, basic factoring, basic equation solving, and an introduction to polynomials, square roots, basic graphing and basic exponent rules.

Prerequisite: appropriate placement test score, a grade of "C" or "SA" or better in M 065, or Math Department consent.This course provides an introduction to algebra. The course covers the topics of solving and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations, introductory polynomials and factoring, basic function notation, and graphing and solving basic quadratics. Graphical and algebraic approaches to solving equations and application problems will be used throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "SA" or "C" or better in M065, appropriate placement test score, or Math Department consentThis course is designed for students as the alternative to the traditional algebraic math sequence and to prepare them for college-level math courses emphasizing quantitative methods. Emphasis will be placed on using data and appropriate mathematical models to make decisions, while developing logical reasoning and critical thinking skills. Topics include proportional reasoning, utilizing various graphical representations, linear equations (including systems of linear equations), and basic probability and statistics.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "SA" or "C" or better in M065, appropriate placement test score, or Math Department consentThis course is designed for students as the alternative to the traditional algebraic math sequence and to prepare them for college-level math courses emphasizing quantitative methods. Emphasis will be placed on using data and appropriate mathematical models to make decisions, while developing logical reasoning and critical thinking skills. Topics include proportional reasoning, utilizing various graphical representations, linear equations (including systems of linear equations), and basic probability and statistics.

Prerequisite: appropriate placement test score, a grade of "C" or better in M 090, or Math Department consent.This course is the second semester of algebra review and provides preparation for pre-calculus. This course concentrates on quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic expressions and equations. This course also covers the graphs of functions, inequalities, and solving linear systems of equations.

Prerequisite: appropriate placement test score, a grade of "C" or better in M 090, or Math Department consent.This course is the second semester of algebra review and provides preparation for pre-calculus. This course concentrates on quadratic, rational, exponential, and logarithmic expressions and equations. This course also covers the graphs of functions, inequalities, and solving linear systems of equations.

Prerequisite: appropriate placement test score, a grade of "C" or better in M 094, or Math Department consent.The course will cover systems of linear equations andmatrix algebra including linear programming. An introduction to probability with emphasis on models and probabilistic reasoning will be covered. Examples of applications will be demonstrated from a wide variety of fields.

Prerequisite: appropriate placement test score, a grade of "C" or better in M 094, or Math Department consent.The course will cover systems of linear equations andmatrix algebra including linear programming. An introduction to probability with emphasis on models and probabilistic reasoning will be covered. Examples of applications will be demonstrated from a wide variety of fields.

Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of "C" or "SA" or better in M 065, or Math Department consent.This course is designed to provide students with a solid mathematical foundation necessary to succeed in a health care profession. This course will review algebra, measurements used in health care fields, dimensional analysis, and graphs & basic statistics.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in M094, appropriate placement score or Math Department consent.This course will apply mathematical reasoning and problem solving to the healthcare field. Topics covered include operations in the real number system, linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, dimensional analysis, concentration calculations, proportional reasoning, introductory statistics (including basic regression analysis), and introductory probability concepts. This course is intended for students pursuing healthcare programs.

Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in M094, appropriate placement score or Math Department consent.This course will apply mathematical reasoning and problem solving to the healthcare field. Topics covered include operations in the real number system, linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, dimensional analysis, concentration calculations, proportional reasoning, introductory statistics (including basic regression analysis), and introductory probability concepts. This course is intended for students pursuing healthcare programs.

Prerequisite: appropriate placement test score, a grade of "C" or better in M 095, or Math Department consent.This course is the first semester of a precalculus series. Topics covered include equations, systems of linear equations and methods of solution (including matrices), exponents and radicals, linear and quadratic functions (and their graphs), exponential and logarithmic functions (and their graphs), sequences and series.

Students will develop the knowledge and skills to prepare them to analyze and evaluate the processes and methodology required in an industrial production environment to determine if quality control standards are being met. Topics include use of non-precision measuring tools, use of precision measuring tools, use of comparison gauges, and analysis of measurements in a CNC environment.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.Title will vary. Private instruction for the non-music major or minor in voice, piano, string, wind and/or percussion instruments. This course covers the study of performing techniques, music interpretation, expression and style at a beginner level. Note: fees for tuition and lessons are separate payments. Students may expect to pay an additional fee for lessons in addition to tuition.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.Title will vary. Private instruction for the non-music major or minor in voice, piano, string, wind and/or percussion instruments. This course covers the study of performing techniques, music interpretation, expression and style at a beginner level. Note: fees for tuition and lessons are separate payments. Students may expect to pay an additional fee for lessons in addition to tuition.

Prerequisites: instructor's consent.This course consists of string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and piano ensembles as appropriate to meet student needs. This course can be repeated for a total of six credits. Students receiving financial aid or veteran benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: instructor's consent.Title will vary. Private instruction in voice, piano, brass, string, wind and/or percussion instruments. This course covers the study of performing techniques, music interpretation, expression, and style. A student may take a variety of music lessons, but a total of eight credits may be earned for this course. Students receiving financial aid or veteran benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating the course.

Prerequisites: MUSI 195 and instructor's consent.Title will vary. Continued private instruction in voice, piano, brass, string, wind and/or percussion instruments. This course covers the study of performing techniques, music interpretation, expression and style at a more intermediate level. A student may take a variety of music lessons, but a total of eight credits may be earned for this course. Students receiving financial aid or veteran benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating the course.

This course is an introduction to the use of technology in music and its industry, it provides insight into building self-directed careers, and is a basic exploration of music composition through the use of DAW. The introductory study of electronic music provides beginning skills to record at home, make your own electronic music, or produce other people's music. This course employs the study of electronic music composition, hands-on recording, and sound-design. This is a lab-based class where the majority of time will be spent creating electronic music. Students receiving financial aid or veterans' benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course.

Prerequisite: ANTY 101 or ANTY 220 is recommended.The traditional cultures of North America: the origin and distribution of native populations, their life ways prior to European contact, and the consequences of contact between Indians and non-Indians in North America after 1492.

Prerequisite: ANTY 101 or ANTY 220 is recommended.The traditional cultures of North America: the origin and distribution of native populations, their life ways prior to European contact, and the consequences of contact between Indians and non-Indians in North America after 1492.

Prerequisites: successful completion of a background check from an approved vendor, completion of required immunizations, ability to lift 25 pounds, and nursing department consent.Concepts and practices in basic skills for CNA. Course includes basic medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology, and the aging process. Students will gain understanding and application of the skills required to address the needs of the chronically ill residents in long-term care facilities. State of Montana CNA testing administered at the end of course.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, and NRSG 153. Corequisites: NRSG 141.The course is designed to build upon the knowledge acquired in Fundamentals of Nursing. The focus is on safe, effective care environments, health promotion and maintenance, and psychosocial and physiological integrity of adults who are experiencing health interruptions in well-defined practice settings. Principles of pharmacology, cultural competency, gerontology, nutrition, end-of-life and palliative care are integrated throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, and NRSG 153. Corequisites: NRSG 141.The course is designed to build upon the knowledge acquired in Fundamentals of Nursing. The focus is on safe, effective care environments, health promotion and maintenance, and psychosocial and physiological integrity of adults who are experiencing health interruptions in well-defined practice settings. Principles of pharmacology, cultural competency, gerontology, nutrition, end-of-life and palliative care are integrated throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, NRSG 153.Corequisite(s): NRSG 140.This clinical is an integration of experiences in well-defined practice settings. The focus is on implementation of the nursing process, professional behaviors, communication, clinical decision making, caring interventions and collaboration in interdisciplinary practice to prevent, promote, maintain and restore basic health.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, NRSG 153.Corequisite(s): NRSG 140.This clinical is an integration of experiences in well-defined practice settings. The focus is on implementation of the nursing process, professional behaviors, communication, clinical decision making, caring interventions and collaboration in interdisciplinary practice to prevent, promote, maintain and restore basic health.

Prerequisites: NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152 and NRSG 153. Corequisites: NRSG 143. This course introduces the student to the knowledge needed to provide safe nursing care for the female patient and family with regards to reproductive issues, including perinatal. Also included is the child patient and family with regards to normal growth and development as well as common and chronic disease processes. Psychosocial aspects of care, legal and ethical issues, and cultural beliefs will be incorporated throughout. The emphasis is on patient and family-centered care utilizing evidence based practice, and effective interpersonal communication skills while functioning within an interdisciplinary team environment.

Prerequisites: NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152 and NRSG 153. Corequisites: NRSG 143. This course introduces the student to the knowledge needed to provide safe nursing care for the female patient and family with regards to reproductive issues, including perinatal. Also included is the child patient and family with regards to normal growth and development as well as common and chronic disease processes. Psychosocial aspects of care, legal and ethical issues, and cultural beliefs will be incorporated throughout. The emphasis is on patient and family-centered care utilizing evidence based practice, and effective interpersonal communication skills while functioning within an interdisciplinary team environment.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, and NRSG 153.Corequisite(s): NRSG 142.This clinical integrates the knowledge of care for women, children, and families into a variety of clinical settings.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, and NRSG 153.Corequisite(s): NRSG 142.This clinical integrates the knowledge of care for women, children, and families into a variety of clinical settings.

Prerequisites: NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152 and NRSG 153.Corequisites: NRSG 149.This course explores the legal and ethical principles of Practical Nursing leadership in providing safe, relationship-centered care. The concepts of accountability, fiscal responsibility in relation to patient outcomes, collaboration, effective communication, conflict management skills, critical thinking, delegation, principles of human caring, and prioritization are emphasized throughout the course. Application of concepts in the rural environment are included.

Prerequisites: NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152 and NRSG 153.Corequisites: NRSG 149.This course explores the legal and ethical principles of Practical Nursing leadership in providing safe, relationship-centered care. The concepts of accountability, fiscal responsibility in relation to patient outcomes, collaboration, effective communication, conflict management skills, critical thinking, delegation, principles of human caring, and prioritization are emphasized throughout the course. Application of concepts in the rural environment are included.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, NRSG 153.Corequisite(s): NRSG 148This clinical integrates theory with implementation of basic leadership skills. Preceptor experiences are based on selected nursing needs in the local and rural communities with a focus on knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nursing leadership needed to provide high quality, holistic, safe nursing care.

Prerequisite(s): NRSG 130, NRSG 131, NRSG 135, NRSG 136, NRSG 152, NRSG 153.Corequisite(s): NRSG 148This clinical integrates theory with implementation of basic leadership skills. Preceptor experiences are based on selected nursing needs in the local and rural communities with a focus on knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nursing leadership needed to provide high quality, holistic, safe nursing care.

This course relates nutritional needs during different stages of the life cycle. Basic concepts of human nutrition including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, absorption, digestions, metabolism, and energy utilization and how they relate to health and food consumption are covered.

A beginning course about digital photography and the digital darkroom. Students learn about capturing technology of digital cameras and scanners, digital shooting techniques and computer transfer technology of monitors, printers and graphic programs. A photographic project is included. Student must have access to digital camera, scanner, printer, and associated software. Students must provide their own photo-quality paper.

This course is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics include (but are not limited to) the history and disciplines of psychology, research methods, the biological bases of behavior, human development, sensation and perception, consciousness, cognition, intelligence, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, stress and coping, disorders and their treatments, and social psychology.

This course is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics include (but are not limited to) the history and disciplines of psychology, research methods, the biological bases of behavior, human development, sensation and perception, consciousness, cognition, intelligence, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, stress and coping, disorders and their treatments, and social psychology.

This course is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics include (but are not limited to) the history and disciplines of psychology, research methods, the biological bases of behavior, human development, sensation and perception, consciousness, cognition, intelligence, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, stress and coping, disorders and their treatments, and social psychology.

Prerequisite: PSYX 100.This course is an examination of the stages of normal development with the intent to provide a broad, comprehensive background in the study of human development from conception through the end of life. The basic theme will focus on what can be done to facilitate the development of more fully functioning individuals at each particular stage of life and how culture and ethnicity influence development over the life span.

A course designed to introduce the student to the concepts and terms used in the study of man as a social being, it addresses group life of humans: culture, society, association, institutions, collective behavior, and social interaction.

A course designed to introduce the student to the concepts and terms used in the study of man as a social being, it addresses group life of humans: culture, society, association, institutions, collective behavior, and social interaction.

A course designed to introduce the student to the concepts and terms used in the study of man as a social being, it addresses group life of humans: culture, society, association, institutions, collective behavior, and social interaction.

A course designed to introduce the student to the concepts and terms used in the study of man as a social being, it addresses group life of humans: culture, society, association, institutions, collective behavior, and social interaction.

Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in M115M, M121M, or M140M, appropriate placement test score, or Math Department consent.Graphical methods, measures of location and dispersion, probability, commonly used distributions, estimation, and tests of hypotheses through analysis of variance are introduced. Five major probability distributions are discussed: the binomial, normal, student's t, chi-square, and the F distribution.

The background and theories of theatre arts, appreciation of the theatre and dramatic literature, and the practical aspects of producing a play are explored.

This is an introductory course presenting the safety related to welder PPE (personal protective equipment), weld shop machinery, tool safety, and safe work practices for the welder. Topics include oxy-acetylene safety, equipment set up, operation, practice cutting jobs and brazing; shielded metal arc welding including basic electricity for welders, proper electrode identification and use, types of welds and joint configurations, weld measurement, inspection, practice jobs, destructive tests, and written exams.

Corequisite(s): EWLD 110, WLDG 111 and WLDG 117.This course covers basic fabrication techniques as they relate to product manufacturing, maintenance and repair. Topics presented include bending, forming, shearing, punching operations. Emphasis is placed on welding with the FCAW (Dual Shield) method. This course also covers thermal torch cutting (i.e. hand held plasma and oxy-fuel). Students will be able to perform proficiency within these cutting methods and describe the pros and cons of each method.

Prerequisite: WLDG 111 or instructor's consent.This course provides welders the opportunity to prepare for, practice, and complete the AWS National Welding Certificate exam to AWS D1.1 code. The training will include flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions of carbon steel. Emphasis is placed on rod selection for various metals, techniques, and exam requirements. Welder testing protocol, WPS review, test material preparation, weld inspection, and destructive testing will be covered. 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 class.

Prerequisite: score of 11 or better on FVCC Writing Placement, or a score of 75 or better on COMPASS placement test or a grade of "C-" or better in WRIT 095.Instruction and practice in expository writing. This course emphasizes specific writing and revision techniques to develop coherence, conciseness, clear and forceful style and voice, and thinking skills. Assignments range from short pieces to essays and a research paper. Mastery of the basics of grammar and mechanics is assumed.

Prerequisite: score of 11 or better on FVCC Writing Placement, or a score of 75 or better on COMPASS placement test or a grade of "C-" or better in WRIT 095.Instruction and practice in expository writing. This course emphasizes specific writing and revision techniques to develop coherence, conciseness, clear and forceful style and voice, and thinking skills. Assignments range from short pieces to essays and a research paper. Mastery of the basics of grammar and mechanics is assumed.

Prerequisite: score of 11 or better on FVCC Writing Placement, or a score of 75 or better on COMPASS placement test or a grade of "C-" or better in WRIT 095.Instruction and practice in expository writing. This course emphasizes specific writing and revision techniques to develop coherence, conciseness, clear and forceful style and voice, and thinking skills. Assignments range from short pieces to essays and a research paper. Mastery of the basics of grammar and mechanics is assumed.