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2020-2021 Academic Catalog Archived Catalog
Course Descriptions
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Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) |
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HEO 181 - Commercial Truck Driver A to Bus Transition
Credit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): current Class A CDL.
The Commercial Truck Driving Class A to Bus Transition will assist students in gaining a working knowledge needed to extend Class A skills to include a bus endorsement. This class also includes pre-trip, backing practice, and the driving experience necessary to pass the pre-trip, skills, and driving exam for the Montana Class passenger and school bus endorsements. The lab exercises are designed to provide students who possess the Class A license and driving skills with the additional driving skills required to successfully pass the passenger and school bus performance test. (Intermittently)
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HEO 198 - Heavy Equipment Operator Internship
Credit(s): 10
Prerequisite(s): HEO 105 , HEO 110 .
This course requires 400 hours of job site experience for the student employed as an intern equipment operator with a local business. (Summer Semester)
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Honors (HONR) |
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HONR 151HA - Honors I: Humanities/Social Sciences - A
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honor’s Program.
This course involves critical analysis of major theories of Social Sciences-A (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology) coordinated and examined through works of literature. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 153HN - Honors I: Humanities/Science
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the humanities coordinated and examined through one or more of the sciences. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 251HA - Honors: Humanities/Social Sciences-A
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major theories of Social Sciences-A (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology) coordinated and examined through works of literature. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 252HM - Honors: Humanities/Mathematics
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes in the humanities coordinated and examined through mathematical concepts utilizing appropriate language and symbolism. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 253HN - Honors: Humanities/Science
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the humanities coordinated and examined through one or more of the sciences. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 254AM - Honors: Social Sciences-A/Mathematics
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the Social Sciences-A (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology) coordinated and examined through mathematics. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 255AN - Honors: Social Science-A/Science
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the Social Sciences-A (Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology) coordinated and examined through one or more of the sciences. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 256NM - Honors: Science/Mathematics
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the sciences coordinated and examined through mathematics. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 257HB - Honors: Humanities/Social Sciences-B
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of Social Sciences-B (Economics, History, Political Science) coordinated and examined through the humanities. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 258NB - Honors: Science/Social Sciences-B
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the Social Sciences-B (Economics, History, Political Science) coordinated and examined through themes of the sciences. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 259MB - Honors: Mathematics/Social Sciences-B
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the Social Sciences-B (Economics, History, Political Science) coordinated and examined through mathematical concepts. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 260FA - Honors: Fine Arts/Social Sciences-A
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the Social Sciences-A (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology) coordinated and examined through the fine arts. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 261FB - Honors: Fine Arts/Social Sciences-B
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the Social Sciences-B (Economics, History, Political Science) coordinated and examined through the fine arts. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 262FN - Honors: Fine Arts/Science
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Scholars Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the sciences coordinated and examined through the fine arts. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 263FM - Honors: Fine Arts/Mathematics
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the fine arts coordinated and examined through mathematics. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 264GH - Honors: Global Issues/Humanities
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the humanities coordinated and examined through global perspectives, ethnocentrism, and cultural pluralism. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 265GM - Honors: Global Issues/Mathematics
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of global perspectives, ethnocentrism, and cultural pluralism coordinated and examined using quantitative interpretations. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 266GA - Honors: Global Issues/Social Sciences-A
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of Social Sciences-A (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology) coordinated and examined through global perspectives, ethnocentrism, and cultural pluralism. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 267GB - Honors: Global Issues/Social Sciences-B
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of Social Sciences-B (Economics, History, Political Science) coordinated and examined through global perspectives, ethnocentrism, and cultural pluralism. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 268GF - Honors: Global Issues/Fine Arts
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the fine arts coordinated and examined through global perspectives, ethnocentrism, and cultural pluralism. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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HONR 269GN - Honors: Global Issues/Science
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of global perspectives, ethnocentrism, and cultural pluralism coordinated and examined using major themes in the sciences. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)
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History: American (HSTA) |
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HSTA 101B - American History I
Credit(s): 4
This course is a comprehensive introductory history of Colonial, Revolutionary, Jeffersonian, Jacksonian, and Civil War era America. (Fall Semester)
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HSTA 102B - American History II
Credit(s): 4
This course is a comprehensive introductory history of America from the Gilded Age (1870s) to the present. (Spring Semester)
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HSTA 111B - American Civil Rights Movement
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the historic background of the civil rights movement in the United States and discusses the events at the core of the movement in the 1950s and 1960s, putting the civil rights movement in the context of US political, social, and economic history. (Intermittently)
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HSTA 255B - Montana History
Credit(s): 3
This course is an examination and evaluation of the political, social, cultural, economic, and geographic heritage of Montana as a territory and a state. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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History: World (HSTR) |
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HSTR 101B - Western Civilization I
Credit(s): 4
This course covers prehistoric days to the mid-17th century, with emphasis on the political, social, cultural, and economic aspects of the great civilizations of the earlier period, and the revolutions in politics, commerce, industry, and science which ushered in the modern era. (Fall Semester)
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HSTR 102B - Western Civilization II
Credit(s): 4
This course covers early 1500s to the present with emphasis on the rise of national systems, and the on-going revolutions in Western Civilization with attendant philosophic, economic, and political conflicts and influences. (Spring Semester)
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HSTR 201G - The 20th Century World I
Credit(s): 3
This course traces the European impact on Africa, Asia and the Americas in terms of imperialism and industrialization up to World War II. An examination of the rise of Communism and Fascism in Europe and the development of nationalism in underdeveloped countries will also be covered. (Fall Semester)
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HSTR 284B - Environmental History
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the Western Civilization background, American development, and current global implications of environmental issues. (Fall Semester)
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Health (HTH) |
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HTH 101 - Opportunities in the Health Professions
Credit(s): 2
This course is intended to offer students an opportunity to explore the world of health care. Through research, discussion groups, and observations, students will explore various career paths in health care. Students will identify the educational requirements for various health care careers. Some of the topics to be discussed are characteristics of health care personnel, certifications and licensing, health care systems, health care philosophy, law and ethics pertaining to health care, client advocacy, current issues and trends in health care and economic issues in health care. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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HTH 110 - Personal Health and Wellness
Credit(s): 3
This course is the study of health principles enabling the student to make the essential choices for a more healthful lifestyle. (Fall Semester)
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Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (HVC) |
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HVC 101 - HVAC Fundamentals
Credit(s): 2
This course is designed to explore the common aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, (HVAC) technology. Discussion will focus on such topics as heat transfer methods, basic terminology and definitions, industry specific safety topics, and applied physics for HVAC systems. (Spring Semester)
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HVC 120 - Boiler Operator Certification
Credit(s): 2
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. (All Semesters)
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HVC 130 - HVAC Electrical
Credit(s): 3
Basic electrical safety and electrical theory such as Ohms Law, circuit schematic symbols, and circuit characteristics, will be discussed as it specifically applies to DC and AC circuits in the HVAC industry. Additional theory will be presented regarding magnetism as it applies to AC power generation. The course will also include discussions and calculation of the effects of capacitive, induction, and resistive circuits. The course concludes with an overview of transformers. (Spring Semester)
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HVC 140 - HVAC Systems I
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HVC 101 .
This course is a logical continuation of HVC 101 . Topics covered will include human comfort, psychometrics, introduction to basic air distribution systems, air flow measurement calculations and balance considerations. The course will culminate with the student doing a basic heat load calculation for a residential structure and selecting heating equipment to be installed. (Fall Semester)
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HVC 230 - HVAC Electrical II
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HVC 130 .
Areas of study will include basic control circuits, sequency of operation of basic HVAC applications, electric motor theory and specific information on HVAC electrical component devices. The main focus of this course is the various types of AC electric motors and starting components used by single-phase and three-phase motors found in residential and light commercial applications. (Spring Semester)
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HVC 240 - HVAC Systems II
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HVC 140 .
This course is a continuation of HVC 140 . Topics covered include duct sizing with activities based on previous work in HVC 140 . Additional activities will include a residential cooling load calculation and selection of cooling equipment. The course will conclude with an overview of accessories utilized in a residential HVAC system. (Fall Semester)
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HVC 250 - HVAC Refrigeration I
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HVC 140 .
This course provides an introduction to the mechanical compression refrigeration cycle and the necessary components. Students will be introduced to the common terms and definitions of the cycle as well as what, when, and where to measure temperatures and pressures for diagnostics. An in-depth discussion of the four major components (Compressor, Condenser, Metering Device, Evaporator) will conclude with all of them working together in a hypothetical system moving heat energy. (Spring Semester)
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HVC 252 - HVAC Refrigeration II
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): HVC 250 .
This course covers theory and practical application in the maintenance of commercial refrigeration systems. Students will be introduced to various controls and components used in these applications. The course covers evaporators and the refrigeration system, condensers, compressors, expansion devices, application of special system components, commercial ice machines, troubleshooting, and typical operating conditions for commercial refrigeration. (Spring Semester)
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Languages: Italian (ITLN) |
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ITLN 101GH - Elementary Italian I
Credit(s): 4
This course will bring students directly in touch with the language and culture of contemporary Italy. The format and structure will enable students to acquire solid grammar and conversational skills and become acquainted with the Italian culture. (Intermittently)
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ITLN 102GH - Elementary Italian II
Credit(s): 4
This course will broaden students’ Italian language skills and deal more in-depth with Italian culture and history. (Intermittently)
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Information Technology Systems (ITS) |
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ITS 164 - Networking Fundamentals
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to networking fundamentals with both lecture and hands-on activities. Topics include the OSI model and industry standards, network topologies, IP addressing (including subnet masks), and basic network design. (Intermittently)
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ITS 210 - Network Operating System-Desktop
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the role of operating system software and other user interfaces. The primary focus will be on the installation, operation, maintenance, and system/diagnostic utilities of microcomputer operating systems in a multi-tasking operating systems environment. (Intermittently)
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ITS 212 - Network Operating System-Server Admin
Credit(s): 3
Emphasis is on management and use of common network operating systems. Topics and activities include product overview, installation, administration, problem resolution, configuration of security parameters and user accounts, console operations, and use of the network. (Intermittently)
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ITS 216 - Network Operating System-Directory Services
Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): ITS 212 .
This course looks at the planning and implementation processes, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Active Directory found within MS Windows Server 2003. Group and security policy creation and implementation will also be developed. (Intermittently)
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ITS 218 - Network Security
Credit(s): 3
This hands-on and theory-based course will study computer and network security. Topics will include threats; policy creation; implementing controls; securing hardware, networks, and operating systems; defending against attacks; and intrusion detection systems and practices. (Intermittently)
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ITS 221 - Project Management
Credit(s): 3
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the tools to successfully manage a web site project. Topics covered include managing a project’s scope, cost, quality, and risk. Focus is on initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects. Software tools available to help manage and report on the project’s progress will also be explored. (Spring Semester)
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ITS 224 - Introduction to Linux
Credit(s): 3
Emphasis is on management and use of common open source network operating systems. Topics and activities include product overview, installation, administration, problem resolution, configuration of security parameters and user accounts, console operations and use of the network. (Intermittently)
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ITS 235 - IT Design Lab
Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): ITS 212 , ITS 258 .
Corequisite(s): ITS 212 , ITS 258 .
This is a capstone, controlled environment course allowing the students to plan a network, install software on clients and servers, attach to peripherals, apply security principles, and troubleshoot. Planning and documentation as a necessary component of information technology management will be included. (Intermitttently)
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ITS 258 - Routing and Switching
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): ITS 164 .
This lab-based course will focus on network protocols, VLSM, router configuration, router IOS software management, routing protocols, access control lists, network address translation, LAN switching, and network design components. Troubleshooting in a network environment will be required. Objectives of the CCNA exam will be covered. (Intermittently)
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ITS 271 - Securing Desktops/Mobile Devices
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ITS 210 , ITS 218 .
This course will provide advanced technical information and relevant skills to successfully secure end-user devices, including desktop and laptop systems, tablets, cellular phones, and other portable computing equipment. Building on existing knowledge and skills in the areas of server management, network management, and security, students will gain mastery-level knowledge of security issues and best practices. Course content covers client/server exposures and protections (authentication options, packet signing and encryption of network traffic, appropriate implementation of permissions and rights); malware threats and treatments; transmission choices and precautions (wired, wireless, remote desktop access, virtual private networking (VPN)); cloud computing considerations; and corporate mobile device best practices. Hardening of the operating system and application software is also covered. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices. (Intermittently)
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ITS 273 - Securing Networks
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ITS 212 , ITS 218 .
This course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to secure servers and business information. Building on existing knowledge and skills in the areas of server management, network management, and security, students will gain mastery-level knowledge of security issues and best practices. Students will examine and apply hardening techniques to operating systems and infrastructure-based applications. Strategies to ensure business continuity and data security are emphasized, including policy, data preservation, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery. Legal guidelines and requirements, both domestic and international, are examined in the context of responsible and ethical computer use. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices. (Intermittently)
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ITS 275 - Border/Perimeter Network Security
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ITS 212 , ITS 218 .
This course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to successfully secure computer networks at the public/private interface. Material focuses on hardware- and software-based techniques to prevent and monitor unauthorized or malicious access to corporate networks and servers. Building on existing knowledge of border and perimeter security, students will develop and implement best practices guidelines for boundary-related devices and software. Students will establish baseline assessments of network security from public access points and identify known and/or potential security vulnerabilities. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices. (Intermittently)
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ITS 277 - Software Assurance and File System Internals
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): ITS 210 , ITS 218 .
This course provides advanced technical information and relevant skills to methodically secure software, including operating systems, custom application software, and commercially-available packages. Students will classify application software (including, but not limited to customer-facing, employee/partner, mobile/endpoint, database, and cloud-based), and perform risk analyses and common weakness assessments against these programs. Students will research various commercial, professional, and governmental security organizations and create a personalized repository of security-related checklists, toolkits, reference material, and resources. Students will investigate low-level file system structures such as master file tables, allocation tables, free space tables, file table entries, and metadata fields. Using common file signatures and checksums, students will verify internal content against external and metadata indicators. Students will examine ‘hidden’ disk space areas, including file, volume, and/or partition slack. Course content will focus on business-focused security practices. (Intermittently)
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ITS 280 - Computer Repair and Maintenance
Credit(s): 3
This course covers the basic to more advanced features of maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the PC as required for completion of the A+ Certification Exam. Topics include safety, memory management, operating systems, managing files, software and hardware replacement, upgrades, and installations. (Intermittently)
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ITS 298 - Internship/Cooperative Education
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): completion of 30 semester 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 hours on-site per one lecture credit. Additionally, students participate in activities and class time beyond the hours spent at the job site. (All Semesters)
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Kinesiology (KIN) |
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KIN 201 - Basic Exercise Prescription
Credit(s): 3
A dynamic course designed to familiarize students with the concepts of aerobic exercise and resistance training related to the areas of health, fitness, and performance. This course involves a combination of learning techniques, including lecture and hands-on activities. (Spring Semester)
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KIN 203 - Functional Training
Credit(s): 2
In this course, students will develop a knowledge base of the variety of real world movements that the human body can generate, as well as exercises that can be utilized to improve the functionality of the human machine executing these movements. This course involves a combination of learning techniques including lecture and hands-on activities. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits. Students receiving financial aid or veterans benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating this course. (Spring Semester)
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KIN 215 - Fitness Assessment Techniques
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic fitness assessment techniques and to provide an opportunity to develop assessment skills through hands-on laboratory experience. Discussions focus on background theory and rationale for each technique, assessment methodology and appropriate utilization of the generated information. (Spring Semester)
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Literature (LIT) |
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LIT 110H - Introduction to Literature
Credit(s): 3
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. (Fall Semester)
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LIT 112H - Introduction to Fiction
Credit(s): 3
This introductory course focuses on the reading, enjoyment, and critical analysis of the short story and the novel. Students will read world literature, as well as contemporary writers of the American West; minority writers; and writers focusing on the lives of immigrants, expatriates and first-generation Americans. (Spring Semester)
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LIT 120H - Poetry
Credit(s): 3
This course is an introduction to the reading, enjoyment, interpretation, critical analysis, and appreciation of selected poetry. (Fall Semester)
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LIT 201 - Introduction to Literary Studies
Credit(s): 3
This writing-intensive introduction to the English major will prepare students for advanced study in literature by providing them with the foundational skills of literary analysis, literary theory, disciplinary methodologies, and close readings of literary texts. (Spring Semester)
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LIT 202H - The Environmental Imagination
Credit(s): 3
This course is an exploration of major developments in the study of environmental literature that introduces students to current debates and discussions about how diverse cultures have imagined the human place in the nonhuman world. (All Semesters)
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LIT 210H - American Literature I
Credit(s): 3
This survey course is designed to give students a broad overview of the evolving canon of influential literary works produced in America from approximately 1600 through 1865. Students will read a variety of exemplary texts from a historical perspective in order to critically analyze the formation of our American identity. (Fall Semester)
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LIT 211H - American Literature II
Credit(s): 3
This survey course is designed to give students a broad overview of the evolving canon of influential works produced in American Literature from 1865 to the present. Students will examine a variety of authors including African American, Native American, Asian, and Hispanic writers, and will focus on increasing awareness of how historical, economic, social, and geographical concerns help to mold our unique American identity. (Spring Semester)
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LIT 214GH - Regional Literature
Credit(s): 3
This course is an examination of regional literature in the context of critical multiculturalism. It analyzes topics through historical and cultural lenses and may focus on a specific regional literature or adopt a comparative approach. (Fall Semester)
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LIT 223H - British Literature I
Credit(s): 3
This introduction to British writers and works begins with the ancient heroes and monsters in Beowulf and continues through the Middle Ages with readings from “The Canterbury Tales,” as well as King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The adventure continues during the Renaissance with “The Tragedy of Dr. Faustus,” then moves on to a variety of works during the Restoration and 18th century: from the stinging satire, “Gulliver’s Travels” to the hilarious comedy “She Stoops to Conquer.” Literature read throughout the course will include a number of poems, essays, plays and stories. (Fall Semester)
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LIT 224H - British Literature II
Credit(s): 3
The course includes Romantic poets Wordsworth and Keats, Victorians Bronte, Tennyson, and Elizabeth Barret Browning as well as 20th century writers D.H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, Tom Stoppard and Seamus Heaney. (Spring Semester)
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LIT 225H - Shakespeare: Tragedy and Comedy
Credit(s): 3
In this course students will read, discuss and, if possible, see a presentation of selected tragedies and comedies: King Lear, Julius Caesar, The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and others. (Spring Semester)
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LIT 226H - Shakespeare: History and Tragedy
Credit(s): 3
In this course students will read, discuss and, if possible, see a presentation of selected tragedies and history plays of Shakespeare: Hamlet, Othello, MacBeth, Henry IV, Part I, Richard II, and others. (Fall Semester)
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LIT 271H - Introduction to Science Fiction Literature
Credit(s): 4
This course will study the development of science fiction as a literary genre that investigates the technological and social dilemmas encountered by humanity. The history of science fiction, the significant authors, and the genre’s moral questions will be covered through an examination of the texts and films that have framed science fiction. (Spring Semester)
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LIT 285H - Mythologies
Credit(s): 3
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. (Fall Semester)
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M 065~ - Prealgebra
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score or Math Department consent.
This course is designed for those students who need to improve their prealgebra skills. Topics include signed numbers, basic factoring, basic equation solving, an introduction to polynomials, square roots, basic graphing and basic exponent rules. (All Semesters)
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M 090~ - Introductory Algebra
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “SA” or “C” 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. (All Semesters)
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M 094~ - Quantitative Reasoning
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “S” or “C” or better in M 065~ , or Math Department consent.
This 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. (All Semesters)
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M 095~ - Intermediate Algebra
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): 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, exponential, rational and logarithmic expressions and equations. This course also covers the graphs of functions, inequalities, and solving linear systems of equations. (All Semesters)
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M 105M - Contemporary Mathematics
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “C” or better in M 094~ , or Math Department consent.
This course is an introduction to mathematical ideas and their impact on society. The course is designed to give students the skills required to understand and interpret quantitative information that they encounter, and to make numerically based decisions in their lives. Several math topics will be explored, including basic probability and statistics. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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M 114 - Extended Technical Mathematics
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “S” or “C” or better in M 065~ , or Math Department consent.
This course presents mathematical topics as they are applied in a trades program. Topics covered include use of measuring tools, measurement systems and dimensional analysis, basic algebra topics, scientific notation, applied geometry, right and oblique triangle trigonometry, and exponential and logarithmic formulas. This course is intended for specific programs. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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M 115M - Probability and Linear Mathematics
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): 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 and matrix 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. (All Semesters)
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M 120 - Mathematics with Health Care Applications
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “SA” or “C” 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 and basic statistics. (All Semesters)
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M 121M - College Algebra
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): grade of “C” or better in M 095~ , appropriate placement test score, 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. (All Semesters)
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M 122M - College Trigonometry
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): grade of “C” or better in M 121 , appropriate placement test score, or Math Department consent.
This course is the second semester of a precalculus series. Trigonometric functions are introduced using the circular and angular definitions. Trigonometric graphs, identities, equations and applications are investigated. Polar coordinates, polar graphs and conic sections are also covered. (All Semesters)
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M 123 - Surveying Mathematics I
Credit(s): 2
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score or Math Department consent.
Corequisite(s): M 095~ .
This course includes geometry, particularly perimeter, circumference, area and volume, and trigonometry. Trigonometry topics are both right angle and oblique angle triangles. (Fall Semester)
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M 124 - Surveying Mathematics II
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or better in M 095~ and M 123 or Math Department consent.
This course includes analytical geometry and calculus. The calculus topics are derivatives and integrals of functions of one variable. (Spring Semester)
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M 132M - Number and Operations for K-8 Teachers
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “C” or better in M 094~ , or Math Department consent.
This course focuses on the study of numbers and operations for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Topics include all subsets of the real number system, arithmetic operations and algorithms, numeration systems and problem solving. (Fall Semester)
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M 133M - Geometry and Geometric Measurement for K-8 Teachers
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “C” or better in M 094~ , or Math Department consent.
This course focuses on the study of geometry and geometric measurement for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Topics include synthetic, transformational and coordinate geometry, Euclidean constructions, congruence and similarity, 2D and 3D measurement, and problem solving. (Spring Semester)
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M 140M - College Math for Healthcare
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “C” or better in M 094~ , 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. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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M 162M - Applied Calculus
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): grade of “C” or better in M 121 , appropriate placement test score, or Math Department consent.
This course is an applications oriented approach to differential and integral calculus. Topics covered are limits, derivatives, applications of derivatives, definite integrals, and applications of the definite integral; these topics are covered for functions of one variable, including exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. Applications of the calculus will be demonstrated through a technology component for the course. (Fall Semester)
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M 171M - Calculus I
Credit(s): 5
Prerequisite(s): grade of “C” or better in M 122 , appropriate placement test score, or Math Department consent.
This is the first of three standard courses in calculus, the others are M 172 and M 273 . The course includes limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives and integration. The types of functions studied include algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic. (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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M 172M - Calculus II
Credit(s): 5
Prerequisite(s): appropriate placement test score, a grade of “C” or better in M 171 , or Math Department consent.
This is the second of three standard courses in calculus. The course includes transcendental functions, applications and techniques of integration, infinite series, parametrized curves, and polar curves. (Spring Semester)
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M 189 - Typesetting Technical Documents Using LaTeX
Credit(s): 1
LaTeX is a free typesetting system which is widely used for producing scientific and technical papers and presentations. In this course, students will learn how to typeset journal articles, technical reports, and slide presentations. Course topics include typesetting mathematical formulas, generating bibliographies and indexes, displaying tables, matrices and arrays, and importing graphics. (Intermittently)
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M 221M - Introduction to Linear Algebra
Credit(s): 4
Corequisite(s): M 171 or Math Department consent.
The study of vectors in the plane and space, systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, linear transformations, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Calculators and/or computers are used where appropriate. (Spring Semester)
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M 225M - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or better in M 171 or Math Department consent.
The study of mathematical elements of computer science including propositional logic, predicate logic, sets, functions and relations, combinatorics, mathematical induction, recursion and algorithms, matrices, graphs, trees, structures, morphisms, Boolean algebra, and computer logic. (Fall Semester of Odd Years)
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M 234 - Higher Mathematics for K-8 Teachers
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or better in M 132 or Math Department consent.
This course focuses on the study of algebra, number theory, probability and statistics for prospective elementary and middle school teachers. Topics include proportional reasoning, functions, elementary number theory, statistical modeling and inference, and elementary probability theory. (Spring Semester)
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M 242 - Methods of Proof
Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): M 171 or Math Department consent.
Methods of Proof is an introduction to the axiomatic nature of modern mathematics. Emphasis is placed on the different methods of proof that can be used to prove a theorem. Mathematical topics discussed include symbolic logic, methods of proof, specialized types of theorems and proofs. (Fall Semester, Even Years)
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M 273M - Multivariable Calculus
Credit(s): 5
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or better in M 172 or Math Department consent.
This is the third semester of a three semester sequence in calculus, intended for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, or physics. It includes vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and integration in vector fields. (Fall Semester)
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M 274M - Introduction to Differential Equations
Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or better in M 273 or Math Department consent.
This is a first course in ordinary differential equations. Topics may include linear and non-linear first order differential equations and systems, existence and uniqueness for initial value problems, series solutions, Laplace Transformations, and linear equations of second and higher order. Applications include forced oscillation, resonance, electrical circuits, and modeling differential equations. (Spring Semester)
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