A service provided by University Studies Academic Advising Support Services
Montana State University  - Office of University Studies - 418 Reid Hall - 406-994-3532

SUMMER AND FALL 2007

NEWS FROM THE REGISTRAR

CAPP (Curriculum Advising and Program Planning) is now available to academic departments to facilitate advising for Summer and Fall 2007 registration, using either MyInfo or Banner access. The CAPP compliance report is an interactive program which accesses the student’s academic record to show his/her progress toward completion of CORE and degree requirements. Web compliance reports can be generated via your secure log-on to MyInfo, or the designated administrative support staff in your department can run a Banner compliance report.

Over the past few months Marilyn Morgan, the CAPP Program Manager, has worked with staff and faculty in every department to insure accuracy in the current degree requirements built into the CAPP software. As we continue with this pilot implementation, she will maintain contact with departments to enhance the program information for each major and option. Please feel free to contact her (mmorgan@montana.edu or 994-5272) if you need assistance or would like to arrange additional training.

We appreciate your contributions in working with us to build the CAPP database, and need your support and assistance as we persist with this work in progress. Our hope is to continually improve the information CAPP provides, and assist your department staff and faculty as they advise students.

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MSU GOES TO PAPERLESS BILLING

Students at MSU will no longer be mailed a paper bill for their tuition and fees. Students will need to view their account activity and balance due information on-line by using the MYINFO link at http://www.montana.edu .

Primary communication to students from the Student Accounts Office will be via e-mail. Students will need to verify and/or update their e-mail address by using the MYINFO link.

Fee payment due dates can be found on-line at www.montana.edu under the Calendar of Events link and on the Student Accounts website at www.montana.edu/wwwbu/studentaccts.html .   Deadlines can also be found in the Fall 2007 Registration Handbook and by accessing the Fall 2007 Registration and Advising Information on the web at the following link:

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/RegistrationHandbookFall07.pdf

Please assist us in the dissemination of this information by notifying your advisees and/or any student workers in your department or office of this new procedure. For more information, call 994-2701.

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SUMMER AND FALL REGISTRATION 2007

Advising for Summer and Fall 2007 registration begins Monday, March 26, 2007 and official registration begins the following  Monday, April 2, 2007.  Graduate students, seniors, and disabled students will register beginning Monday,  April 2, 2007.  Freshmen, sophomores and juniors are scheduled to register in a randomly assigned order from April 4 thru April 20 based on the day of the month they were born.  Students will have access to web registration from their assigned day and time through August 31, 2007 (the fifth day of instruction). 

The registration schedule can be found on page 15 in the Fall 2007 Registration Handbook which is now available in the Registrar's Office and also on the web at the following link:

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/RegistrationHandbookFall07.pdf

Information for the 2007 summer session can be found in the 2007 Summer Bulletin available at the Registrar's Office or online at http://www.montana.edu/summer.  Students will use the same registration code for summer and fall registration.

Students should contact their academic departments to arrange advising appointments and obtain their PDF (Personal Data Form) containing registration codes and dates and times they can access the MSU registration system.  Registration directions are on the PDFs and in the Fall 2007 Registration Handbook. 

HELPFUL LINKS TO FREQUENTLY USED INFO:

Now there are some new direct links on the Schedule of Classes web page to assist students, faculty and staff with access to frequently used information.  There is a direct link to:

Summer and Fall Registration Timetable

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/web_registration_timetable.pdf

Fall 2007 Common Hour Evening Exam Schedules

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/common_hour_evening_exams.pdf

Fall 2007 Common Hour Final Exam Schedules

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/common_hour_final_exams.pdf

The complete Fall 2007 Registration Handbook

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/RegistrationHandbookFall07.pdf

These links are also available through the Registrar's Office homepage

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/

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IMPORTANT DATES

Summer 2007

Summer classes for the first 6-week session and the 12-week session begin on Monday, May 21, 2007.

The first 6-week session ends on Friday, June 29.

Summer classes for the second 6-week session begin on Monday, July 2, 2007.

The second 6-week session and the 12-week session end on Friday, August 10, 2007.

Summer holidays:  Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day, no classes)

                               Wednesday, July 4 (Independence Day, no classes)

For more information regarding summer policies and procedures, refer to the 2007 Summer Bulletin or go to the website at http://www.montana.edu/summer.

Fall 2007

Payment of fees or attendance confirmation for students who have registered prior to August 1 for Fall 2007 is due by Friday, Friday, August 10 or a late fee of $40 is assessed.  Students who register after August 1 must pay their fees or do attendance confirmation by August 31 or a late fee of $40 is assessed.

Fall classes begin on Monday, August 27, 2007.

Fall holidays:  Monday, September 3, 2007 (Labor Day, no classes)

                        Tuesday, November 12, 2007 (Veteran's Day, no classes)

                        Wendesday, November 21 thru Friday, November 23 (Thanksgiving holiday, no classes)

For more information regarding fall policies and procedures, please see the Fall 2007 Registration Handbook or visit the web site at:

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/RegistrationHandbookFall07.pdf

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APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION 

Any student planning to graduate Fall semester 2007 should contact their department immediately if they have not submitted a request to graduate form.  The form is available at the Registrar's Office in Montana Hall or online at:

http://www.montana.edu/registrar/pdfs/baccalaureate_degree.pdf.

The deadline to submit an Application for Baccalaureate Degree to the Registrar's Office is as follows:

Fall Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the preceding Spring Semester.

Spring Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the preceding Fall Semester.

Summer Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the preceding Spring Semester. For more information regarding graduation requirements, you may direct questions using the alpha-breakdown for a student's last name listed by each Registrar's Office staff as shown below.

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For information about orientation, e-mail the orientation office at orientation@montana.edu or go to the orientation web site at:

www.montana.edu/wwwnss/orientation/.  

You may also contact Jackee McDonald, Orientation Coordinator, 120 Hamilton Hall, MSU-Bozeman.  Phone:  994-2453.  Email: jackeem@montana.edu.

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A REMINDER ABOUT THE BOARD REGENTS POLICY

A "D-" will be considered a passing grade only for free electives. For all other courses-core, required courses in majors or minors, or pre-requisite courses-a grade of "C-" or better must be achieved. This policy change is intended to increase standards and thus does not affect units that currently have more stringent requirements in place. For the purpose of this policy, the required 42 upper-division credits will be considered required courses and thus a grade of "C-" or better is required.

This policy was effective beginning in Fall 2005, but does not affect students who entered the Montana University System prior to this date and have been continuously enrolled. Students who do not register for 3 consecutive semesters (including summer) are considered to have broken continuous enrollment.

Departments still have the authority to grant individual exceptions to this policy with respect to departmental requirements, including prerequisites. For other appeals (upper division, previous catalogs, core requirements, etc.) students should contact their Assistant/Associate Dean or the Registrar's Office.

If you encounter a specific situation in your department that you are unsure of, please contact Jeff Adams, 994-7835, or email him at: jadams@montana.edu to discuss your particular issue. 

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CORE 2.0 INFORMATION

CORE 2.0 CLASSES OFFERED FOR SUMMER & FALL 2007:

Click on this link to see what Core 2.0 Classes will be offered for Summer 2007.

Click on this link to see what Core 2.0 Classes will be offered for Fall 2007.

Click on this link for the Core 2.0 Conversion info (to convert from the Traditional Core)

MSU's Core Curriculum

CORE 2.0 is MSU's new core curriculum focused on inquiry-based learning. Beginning Fall 2004, all new students will complete CORE 2.0. Continuing students will have the option to complete the original core curriculum or convert to CORE 2.0.

Core 2.0 is built on five Foundation courses, and on Inquiry and Research & Creative Experience courses in the Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences.

Core 2.0 Foundation Courses:

University Seminar (US)

College Writing (W)

Quantitative Reasoning (Q)

Diversity (D)

Contemporary Issues in Science (CS)

Core 2.0 Inquiry Courses:

All students must also take at least one (1) approved Research & Creative Experience course. Students may take an approved Research & Creative Experience course in one of the four areas listed below, OR they may take a separate Research & Creative Experience course in any discipline, including the Undergraduate Scholars Program (USP 489/490). All students must take at least one core course in each of the following areas:

Arts (IA or RA)

Humanities (IH or RH)

Natural Sciences (IN or RN)

Social Sciences (IS or RS)

Additional Information:

• Total number of courses: 9, if the Research and Creative Experience requirement is completed as part of the requirements in Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences or Social Sciences; otherwise 10.
• A grade of C- or better is required in all Core courses.
• Completion of at least two approved natural science courses with a grade of C- or better satisfies both the Contemporary Issues in Science and the Natural Science Inquiry requirements. Individual substitutions for one requirement or the other are not permissible.
• Completion of UH 202 with a grade of C- or better satisfies the Humanities Inquiry requirement.

For further information e-mail:  core@montana.edu

or check out the Core 2.0 web site at: http://www.montana.edu/core2/ .

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ACADEMIC ADVISING CENTER

University Studies is home to the MSU Academic Advising Center. The AAC serves faculty and staff across campus to support and complement the advising specific to your departments and programs. The AAC provides: 1) General academic advising for all freshmen and sophomores, regardless of declared major; 2) Information and updates on curricula, CORE 2.0, advising scheduling, and deadlines; and 3) Professional development and training for advisors. The Director of the AAC is Diane Donnelly donnelly@montana.edu . For more information, contact:

Academic Advising Center

University Studies

Reid Hall 418

994-3532

For more information about University Studies, please check out our web site at: http://www.montana/edu/wwwus or email the department at: universitystudies@montana.edu.

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COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)

Montana State University awards credit toward graduation for successful performance in certain Subject Examinations of the College Level Examination Program conducted by the College Entrance Examination Board. Students may arrange to take these examinations on campus or at designated centers throughout the country. Passing grades are determined by national norms, or by local norms if they are available. These students receive credit and a P grade on the transcript for scores above the passing level; scores below the passing level are not entered on the transcript. CLEP examinations do not apply as a grade waiver for a course previously taken.

Courses that students can receive credit for through the CLEP program are listed in the MSU Catalog at the following link:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwcat/2006-08_public_html/academic/acad5.html

For more information about the CLEP program, please contact Carla McLaughlin in the MSU Testing Center at 994-6984, or email her at carlam@montana.edu. You can also find additional valuable information at the Testing Center web site:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwed/centers/testing/index.html

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MSU - GREAT FALLS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLGY (COT) 

MSU College of Technology (COT) has a two-part mission.  The first part of our mission is to offer instructor-taught developmental coursework in Math, English and Study Skills, primarily for MSU-Bozeman students; and to advise all students who are conditionally admitted to MSU-Bozeman.  The second part of our mission is to develop one- and two-year programs to serve the workforce needs of the Gallatin Valley. 

The COT space in 201 Culbertson Hall houses the Academic Development Center with free tutoring for all COT courses: Math and English faculty offices; and professional staff to assist with advising, registration and academic support.  MSU-Bozeman students who take COT courses in Math, English, University Seminar and Study Skills utilize seamless registration—they register for courses through MyInfo; pay for the courses through MSU-Bozeman; take the courses on the MSU-Bozeman campus; and the courses show up on their MSU-Bozeman transcript.

New Programs—INTERIOR DESIGN and WELDING 

The COT continues to develop one and two-year technical programs to serve the needs of the Gallatin Valley.  These programs now include Aviation, Interior Design and Welding.  All COT programs are open to MSU-Bozeman students, although MSU students must still complete an application to the COT for these programs.  MSU students may complete a consortium agreement with MSU-Great Falls COT to receive financial aid to cover courses at both schools.

The Interior Design program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program.  Interior Design is available for Fall 2007 entry and prepares students with a wide variety of skills and competencies for entry into various areas of the design field, ranging from residential to commercial design.  Interested students should contact Janet Heiss Arms at the COT at (406) 994-6234.

Aviation is a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Science.  The Aviation program is available for Fall 2007 entry and is also open to MSU-Bozeman students (a number of students are completing the Aviation program while working toward a 4-year degree at MSU-Bozeman).  Contact Ryan Haskins (201 Culbertson Hall) at 994-6151 or rhaskins@msugf.edu for more information. 

The Welding certificate is a one-year program.  It is available for Fall 2007 entry and includes welding theory, practice, applied metallurgy, blueprint reading, fabrication basics, introductory structural welding and welding qualification exam preparation.  These courses will be taught in the evenings and on weekends in the welding lab facility in the EPS Building.  Interested students should contact Janet Heiss Arms at the COT at (406) 994-6234.

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FALL COURSES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

ENGLISH PLACEMENT 

ENGL 118 and ENGL 119 are designed to help students prepare for ENG 121.  Advising students as to which course is appropriate for them is important so that the student receives the preparation he/she really needs.  If you have any questions about placing students into Math or English courses, please call Janet Heiss Arms, Director of Academic Success Initiatives for the COT at 994-6234, or email: janet.heissarms@msugf.edu.

ENGL 118 (Introduction to College Reading and Writing):

• ACT score of 16 or below
• SAT score of 385 or below
• COMPASS e-Write score 4 or below
• Or, MSU-Bozeman Writing Survey score of 1

This course is for students with significant trouble writing and reading college level material.  Students who need this course may tell you that they have always had trouble with reading and/or writing.  The course also has a significant reading component.

ENGL 119 (Critical Reading and Writing)

• ACT score of 17-19
• SAT score of 386-469
• COMPASS e-Write score 5-6
• Or, MSU-Bozeman Writing Survey score of 2

This course is for students whose main challenge is writing a coherent essay consisting of several paragraphs.  The course takes students who can write a basic paragraph to writing a short essay, understanding grammar rules, using spelling tools, and critically responding to readings. 

MATH PLACEMENT 

MATH 065 (Pre-Algebra)

• ACT score of 20 or below
• SAT score of 489 or below
• Math Placement Exam (MPLEX) score of 10 or Level I Math

MATH 101 (Introductory Algebra)

• ACT score of 21-22
• SAT score of 490-529
• Math Placement Exam (MPLEX) score of 20 or Level II Math

Students can register for any combination of MSU-Bozeman and COT courses to qualify for full-time status for financial aid, housing, etc.  Students can register for Math, English, First Year Seminar, and Effective Academic Practices courses through the MSU online registration process.  To register for other COT courses (i.e., Aviation, Welding, Interior Design, or online courses), students should contact the COT office.

ONLINE COURSES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY  

MSU-Great Falls COT offers a number of courses online, including courses that meet CORE 2.0 requirements and courses in accounting, health care, interior design, business, and more.  The Summer Schedule of Online Courses can be found at http://distance.msugf.edu/SummerSchedule.asp and Fall Schedule of Online Courses can be found by going to http://distance.msugf.edu/ and clicking on Fall Schedule on the bottom left (Fall was not yet posted in March 2007).

WORKSHOPS OFFERED THROUGH THE BOZEMAN TECH CENTER  

The Bozeman Tech Center offers short-term training in Microsoft Office, web design, computer-aided drafting, financial planning, real estate, selling on eBay, conflict and communication styles, creating business plans, and more.  The workshop schedule can be found at http://outreach.msugf.edu/bozeman/

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PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR ART MAJORS

Pre-registration for art classes will take place on April 2, 2007 for art majors.  Art majors will register for art classes only according to class ranking:

Non majors can register for classes on April 3, 2007.  In order to change their major, students must meet with an art advisor the week prior to registration; otherwise they must wait until April 3, 2007 to change.

For answers to any other questions regarding Art Department policies, contact Mandi at 994-4501 or check out their web site at

www.montana.edu/art.

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EDUCATION ADVISING CENTER

The Education Advising Center advises students in Education and Teaching Option Majors. All students must meet with an advisor each semester before they receive their advisor code. The Education Advising Center only has the advisor codes (PDFs) for the following majors:

Elementary Education, Social Studies Broadfield, and General Science Broadfield

All other Teaching Option Majors must pick up their PDFs from their home department. For example, if you are an English Teaching Option Major, your PDF will be in the English department.

For any students interested in Education, we recommend taking EDCI 102. Students can register now for EDCI 102 in Reid 213. Students must attend one of the mandatory orientations for this class. The orientations will be held April 17th or the 18th. Students can obtain more information about the course in Reid 213.

If you would like to meet with an advisor or would like more information about the Education and Teaching Majors, please come to or call the Education Advising Center in 132 Reid Hall (994-1880).

More information regarding the Education Department can also be found at the following site:

http://www.montana.edu/wwweduc/

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HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING

Jane Cary is the advisor for students interested in professional schools and careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry or any of the allied health professions.  Ms. Cary assists students in the exploration of health professions careers, course requirements, preparing professional school applications and selecting appropriate professional schools.  She also serves as the advisor to the health professions honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta.  The Health Professions Advising web site can be accessed at http://www.montana.edu/dhs/hpa/.

For appointments or questions, Ms. Cary can be contacted by phone at 994-1670 or emailed at hpa@montana.edu . 

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HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Academic advising is offered in 101 Hosaeus PE Complex for the following options in Health and Human Development Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00:

     Excercise Science

     Family & Consumer Sciences

     Health Enhancement

     Health Promotion

     Kinesiology

     Food & Nutrition (Freshmen and Sophomores)

     Pre-Physical Therapy

Students can make an appointment by calling 994-4001 or emailing the department at hhdadvising@montana.edu .

More information can also be found at the following site:

http://www.montana.edu/ehhd/hhd/academicprograms.htm

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MATH DEPARTMENT

New courses in Math!!

Please check out the New Courses for Fall 2007 on this Academic Advising Update.  The Math Department is offering several new 4 credit Honors Math classes.   MATH 191Q AND 234Q will be offered fall semesters, and MATH 192Q and MATH 235 will be offered spring semesters.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences enforces prerequisites. In addition to the specific prerequisite courses listed in the catalog, students in 100 level math courses may also meet the prerequisite with the appropriate Math ACT, Math SAT, or Math Placement Exam (MPLEX) score. Many students take the MPLEX during summer orientation, but it is also offered the first few days of each new term.

Once their starting point is determined, a student follows the Math Department flowchart to their desired goal. The flowchart as well as specific levels and scores for the above mentioned tests can be found at: www.math.montana.edu/undergrad/prereq_flow.html .

The course offerings for Levels I & II of the MPLEX are outlined below.

LEVEL I: requires the student to begin with prealgebra.

     MATH 065 (prealgebra) is a 4 credit, pass/fail, teacher taught course. This course is offered on our campus by the MSU-Great Falls, College of Technology (COT). Students may enroll in this course seamlessly with their other MSU-Bozeman courses.

     MATH 085 (prealgebra) is a 3 credit, pass/fail, teacher taught course. This course is offered on campus by TRiO Student Support Services (formerly Advance By Choice). Students may enroll in this class if they meet at least one of the following criteria: have low income, are a first-generation college student, or have a learning or physical disability. Contact the TRiO office SUB 146, 994-4541.

LEVEL II:  qualifies the student for introductory algebra which is offered each of the following ways.

     MATH 103 is a 3 credit, self-paced course, with traditional letter grades, plus the N grade for students who make satisfactory progress but cannot finish in one semester. Students may complete the course early, or if more time is needed and they meet the qualifications for the N grade, they may continue MATH 103 the following semester from where they left off.  This course is also offered as a lecture by TRiO Student Support Services (formerly Advance By Choice). Students may enroll in this class if they meet at least one of the following criteria: have low income, are a first-generation college student, or have a learning or physical disability. Contact the TRiO office SUB 146, 994-4541.

    MATH 101 is offered on our campus by the MSU-Great Falls , College of Technology (COT) as a 4 credit, teacher taught course with traditional classes and grading. MATH 101 must be completed in one semester. Students may enroll in this course seamlessly with their other MSU-Bozeman courses.

It is imperative that before enrolling in MATH 103 or MATH 101, the student choose the delivery mode and grading system best suited for their ultimate success. If a student feels they need only a quick review of algebra, or that they typically need more time to learn math than is allotted in a traditional class, then MATH 103 is probably the best choice. Alternately, if a student knows they are not self-motivated and need the structure and pacing provided by a teacher, then MATH 101 should be selected.

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Other information:

"The Language of Mathematics," MATH 151, is a different math course. It really is a language course. Students will learn the basic concepts, reasoning patterns, and language skills that are fundamental to algebra and higher mathematics. These skills include the ability to read mathematics with comprehension, to express mathematical thoughts clearly, and to recognize and employ common patterns of mathematical thought. "The Language of Mathematics" provides serious students (regardless of mathematical background) an unparalleled opportunity to grasp the essence of mathematics.

If you have any questions concerning MSU-Bozeman's MATH 103, please contact Sandy Bowers or Mary Ann Sojda; 1-112 Wilson Hall; tacmath@montana.edu ; 994-5375. For information regarding TRiO classes contact TRiO at SUB 146 or 994-4541.   For further information regarding the COT courses MATH 065 or MATH 101, please contact Janet Heiss-Arms; 201 Culbertson Hall; COTatBozeman@msugf.edu ; 994-5536.

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MODERN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

A new Latin American and Latino/a Studies minor has been approved by the Board of Regents. This is an interdisciplinary minor that is housed in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures and the Department of History. Students in Spanish and history are encouraged to enroll in this minor as many will have no problem completing it, and some students may already have the required credits.

Students with a language requirement in their curriculum are reminded that there are FIVE different languages that can be used to fulfill a two-semester language requirement:  Arabic, French, German, Japanese and Spanish.  If you cannot register for the language of your first choice, you may be surprised what doors will open with another language!

Students with previous experience in Spanish are required to take a Spanish placement test before they can register for any Spanish class at MSU for the first time. See the Modern Languages & Literatures website for details: http://www.montana.edu/wwwml .

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COLLEGE OF NURSING

The College of Nursing's application for Upper Division Placement for Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 is now available in the receptionist area of Sherrick Hall or online at www.montana.edu/nursing. The application deadline is April 30, 2007 and students who can be ready for their junior level nursing courses either Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 should apply.

There will be Information Sessions about the application process at the following dates/times:

Wednesday, March 28th, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., in Room 114, Sherrick Hall and
Thursday, March 29th, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., in Room 114, Sherrick Hall

Current pre-nursing students should discuss this with their advisor. Students who are not currently in pre-nursing should contact Pat Hanson at 994-2660 or at 109 Sherrick Hall.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM PSYCHOLOGY

The Department of Psychology will be offering group advising for Spring 2007 on/at the following dates and times:

PDF's will be available for for students to pick up in the advising sessions.  Students will need to register for restricted entry Psychology classes with Betsy Anderson in the Psychology office in Traphagen 304.  For other questions, please contact Betsy at 994-3801. 

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TRiO
Student Support Services

(Formerly Advance By Choice)

TRiO/SSS helps program-eligible students succeed in college.  Staff and faculty provide a wide range of services including tutoring, academic counseling, a smaller section of English 121, sections of Math 085 and 103 with an instructor, a cultural activity club, and assistance with study skills through the EDCI 280 class, workshops, or one-on-one appointments. TRiO/SSS is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Students must meet one of the following criteria for eligibility:  first generation, low income, documented disability.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

EDCI 280 - Applied Learning Strategies (1 credit) is designed to improve students' academic success by combining strategy, application, and the psychology of learning. Students may take the course for a letter grade or pass/fail. Class meets M/W or T/TH at 2:00 p.m.  EDCI 280 is also listed under Extended University courses.  It is offered at no charge to students in the TRiO/SSS program and costs $190 for non-TRiO/SSS students. PLEASE NOTE: This course counts toward graduation and full-time status for financial aid purposes.

English 121 (Section 75) - College Writing I (3 credits) is an improved version of freshman composition. The typical English Department section of this required course has 33 students, allowing for only limited interaction between students and instructor. The TRiO-funded section of freshman comp reduces the enrollment to just 16 and adds one hour per week of required computer lab time, in even smaller groups. The result is ample time for each student to receive one-on-one attention from the instructor. An additional benefit of the small class is the camaraderie that develops among students. Students gain confidence in their ability to talk about writing—their own and others’—when they feel comfortable in the class setting and share a rapport with the teacher.

Math 085 (Sections 71, 72) – Pre-algebra (3 credits, pass/fail) is a lectured class, meeting three times a week. Exams are given in class. There are opportunities for in-class questions, discussion, and practice. There is an emphasis on math study skills and test taking skills. There is no prerequisite for Math 085, but it is a prerequisite for Math 103. SECTION 71 meets MWF from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. SECTION 72 meets MWF from 1:10 to 2:00 p.m.  The MSU Department of Mathematical Sciences no longer offers 085 as a TAC course (self-paced).

Math 103 (Sections 71, 72) - Introductory Algebra (3 credits) provides a lectured component for the TAC Math 103 course and meets three times a week. There are opportunities for in-class questions, discussion, and practice. There is an emphasis on math study skills and test taking skills. The prerequisite for Math 103 is Math 085 or Math 065, appropriate ACT/SAT scores, or proper transfer credit. Math 103 is a prerequisite for Math 105, Math 130, Math 149, 150, 151, and Stats 216. SECTION 71 meets MWF from 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.; SECTION 72 meets MWF from 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.

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TRiO/SSS Courses for Fall 2007 :

*For ENGL 121W, each student must have ONE of the four following times available for computer lab:                           

  TUESDAY 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. OR 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  THURSDAY 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. OR 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

        Total lab time required is ONE hour per week.                                                                                           

For more information please visit TRiO/SSS in the Strand Union Building, Room 146 or phone 994-4541.  The TRiO/SSS home page address:  www.montana.edu/wwwtriosss .

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NEW & SPECIAL COURSES - SUMMER 2007

ART

ART 316 - INDIGENOUS CERAMICS - 3 CREDITS

Second 6-week session

Special dates:  7/9/07-7/14/07  8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day

Instructor:  Michael Peed

Prerequisites:  ART 111

Description: This course takes place in the field near Whitehall, Montana.  Students find natural clay deposits and process clay to create pieices.  Firing will be done in bonfires and by digging chambers to make kilns.

ART 360 - YELLOWSTONE DIGITAL - 3 CREDITS

First 6-week session

Special dates:  6/10/07 - 6/15/07  8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day

Instructor:  Jeffrey Conger

Prerequisites:  ART 224, ART 238, MTA 265 or consent of instructor

Description:  This summer workshop is for individuals who desire to explore digital photography and new media of digital prints. Open to all majors, particularly students in the School of Art, MTA, Architecture, and Music. Students should have a working understanding of photographic basics and a fundamental familiarity with their own equipment. Fee is $155 plus tuition.

ENGINEERING

CE220CS - CIVIL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION - 3 CREDITS

First 6-week session

MTW 12:30 - 2:40 pm

Instructor:  Anders Larsson

Prerequisites:  none

Through the lenses of civil engineering and construction, the course will follow the advancement of civilization; and assess and evaluate decisions that society must make with respect to protecting the health of the public and the environment with finite resources. 

ENGR 125CS - TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION & SOCIETY - 3 CREDITS

Second 6-week session

TWR  1:20 - 2:50 pm

Instructor:  Heidi Sherick and Erin Cech

Prerequisites:  none

Description:  This course explores the innovative engineering processes that connect the creative elements of science and engineering with solving problems of everyday life. Topics include understanding the role of creativity, public safety and ethics in creating technological solutions. Case studies are investigated, including applying critical thinking to exploring how innovation can help society.

LIBERAL STUDIES

LS 480 - WORLD SLAVERY, PAST AND PRESENT - 3 CR

Second 6-week session

TR  10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Instructor:  David Cherry

Prerequisites:  none

Description:  A semi-historical course about slavery in the past, and also in the modern world.  Greece and Rome; 18th to 19th century Africa; modern India, Mauritania and Brazil will be discussed.

MODERN LANGUAGES

MLS 330IH - TRAVEL IN LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE AND FILM - 3 CREDITS

Second 6-week session

MWF 10:00am - 12:20 pm

Instructor:  Patricia Catoira

Prerequisites: MLS 220 or junior standing

Description:  The course examines travel in Latin America texts and films as exploration and search for individual and national identity and as disruptive displacements caused by political and economic forces and the problems of adapting to a new environment. In English.

PSYCHOLOGY

PSY 241 - PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT - 3 CREDITS

Second 6-week session

TWR  10:00 am - 12:20 pm

Instructor:  Torie Lynch

Prerequisites:  PSY 231

Description:  Principles of psychological testing and measurement as related to intelligence, aptitudes, attitudes, occupations and personality.

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ONLINE COURSES FOR SUMMER 2007

For more information about how online courses work and if they are appropriate for your student, please check out page 32 in the 2007 Summer Bulletin.  The bulletin is available in the Registrar's Office or online at:

http://www.montana.edu/summer/online.

BUS 311—Information Systems

12-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Jerry Carvalho

BUS 341—Marketing

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Omar Shehryar & Mike Kroff

CS 150—Computer Literacy

12-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Anne DeFrance

HDCF 150IS—Lifespan Human Development

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Holly Hunts

HDCF 440—Parenting

Intersession (May 30-July 25), 3 credits

Instructor: Sandra Osborne

HDFN 221CS—Human Nutrition

Intersession (May 30-July 25), 3 credits

Instructor: Melody Anacker

HIST 156IH—America and the World After 1865

Second 6-week session, 4 credits

Instructor: Tim LeCain

Summer Session Dates

First 6-week session                                                 

Second 6-week session                          

Full 12-week session                                                

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Dan Steward

STAT 216Q—Elementary Statistics

Second 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Jeff Banfield

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NEW & SPECIAL COURSES - FALL 2007 

AMERICAN STUDIES

AMST 201D - INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN STUDIES - 3 CREDITS

TR  9:30 - 10:45 am

Instructor:  Robert Rydell

Prerequisites:  ENGL 121 or AP English or exemption from ENGL 121 with test scores

Description:  Introduction to the field of American Studies and to major issues in American history, literature and the arts.

ENGINEERING

ENGR 310 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN - 3 CREDITS

MWF 2:10 - 3:00 pm

Instructor:  TBA

Prerequisites: Junior standing in an Engineering curriculum or consent of instructor
Description:  Introduces engineering students to topics such as design process, creative design, project management, teamwork, and technical leadership while highlighting the skills needed to work in an multi-disciplinary environment.

HISTORY

HIST 157D - THE AMERICAN WEST - 4 CREDITS

TR  2:10 - 3:25 pm

Instructor:  Timothy LeCain

Prerequisites:  none

Description:  This course examines the conquest, settlement and development of the territory west of the Mississippi River. Readings, discussion and lecture focus on the diversity of peoples who came to the West and the ways in which race and gender shaped their experiences.

LIBERAL STUDIES

LS 301 sec. 01 - LEADERSHIP - 1 CREDIT

T  11:00 - 11:50 am

Instructor:  Greg Young

Prerequisites:  University Seminar core and sophomore standing

Description:  This course focuses on the integration of knowledge, theories, and concepts across different disciplines in the Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.

LS 301 - sec. 02 - RELIGION AND SCIENCE - 1 CREDIT

W  11:00 - 11:50

Instructor:  Sue Monahan and Kevin O'Neill

Prerequisites:  University Seminar core and sophomore standing

Description: This course focuses on the integration of knowledge, theories, and concepts across different disciplines in the Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.

MATHEMATICS

MATH 191Q - HONORS CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I - 4 CREDITS

MTRF  8:00 - 8:50 am

Instructor:  Russell Walker

Prerequisites:  MATH 160 with an "A" grade, 700 on the SAT Math exam, 31 on the ACT Math exam, 4 on the AP Calculus exam, or consent of the instructor

Description:  This course is the Honors section of MATH 181.  Topic coverage parallels MATH 181, but with a greater emphasis on theory and more difficult problem solving.

MATH 234Q - HONORS CALCULUS OF FUNCTIONS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES - 4 CREDITS

MTRF  8:00 - 8:50

Instructor:  Richard Swanson

Prerequisites:  MATH 182 with an "A" grade, MATH 192 with a "B" grade, AP Calculus BC exam with a 5, or consent of the instructor

Description:  This course is the Honors section of MATH 224.  Topic coverage parallels MATH 224 but with a greater emphasis on theory and more difficult problem solving.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

MET 430 - FLUID POWER TECHNOLOGY - 3 CREDITS

WF 11:00 - 11:50 am (plus lab)

Instructor:  Keith Fisher

Prerequisites: EM 205, EE 250, EM 331, PHYS 205; or equivalent; or consent of instructor
Description:  An introduction to the fundamentals and application of fluid power in industry today. Coverage includes: flow and pressure relationships , fluid properties, heat, filtration, selection of components, electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic systems, controls, design of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and troubleshooting.

NURSING

N 444 - CARE MANAGEMENT - 3 CREDITS

Time TBA

Instructor:  Laurie Bernhardt Glover

Prerequisites: N 354 and N 388

Description:   This course focuses on care management with application of ethical and legal concepts. The care management process will be explored. Case management will be examined as a method of managing health care.

PLANT SCIENCES & PLANT PATHOLOGY

PSPP 337 - VEGETABLE PRODUCTION - 3 CREDITS

Instructor TBA

Days & Time TBA

Prerequisites:  PSPP 102 or basic plant science course

Description:  Modern production practices for all major temperate-zone vegetable crops.  The class will include production of transplants and detailed discussion of several major vegetable families, including Solanaceae, Curcurbitaceae, Bassicaceae, Liliaceae and the Fabaceae. 

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MSU EXTENDED UNIVERSITY COURSES 

For a complete list of courses available through MSU's Extended University, please go to their academic course web site at

http://btc.montana.edu/courses/aspx/credit.aspx.

For a quick look at what Extended University has to offer, see their info on pages 38 and 39 in the Fall 2007 Registration Handbook online at http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07/RegistrationHandbookFall07.pdf.

More detailed information about Extended University can be found on their web page:  http:://eu.montana.edu.

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