| News from the Registrar |
| CAPP (Curriculum Advising and Program Planning) is now available to academic departments to facilitate advising for Spring 2008 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. |
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| Marilyn Morgan, the CAPP Program Manager, has worked with staff and faculty in every department to ensure 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. |
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| 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 are no longer beING mailed a paper bill for their tuition and fees. Students must view their account activity and balance due information on-line by using the MYINFO link at http://www.montana.edu. |
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| Primary communication to students from the Student Accounts Office is via e-mail. Students must verify and/or update their e-mail address by using the MYINFO link. |
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| Fee payment due dates can be found on-line at www.montana.edu under the Calendar of Events link and on the Student Accounts web site at www.montana.edu/wwwbu/studentaccts.html. Deadlines can also be found in the Spring 2008 Registration Handbook now available at the Registrar's Office in Montana Hall. |
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| 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 Student Accounts at 994-2701. |
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| Spring 2008 Registration |
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| Advising for Spring 2008 registration begins Monday, October 22, 2007 and official registration begins the following Monday, October 29, 2007. Graduate students, seniors, and disabled students will register beginning Monday, October 29, 2007. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are scheduled to register in a randomly assigned order from October 31 through November 16 based on the day of the month that they were born. Students will have access to web registration from their assigned day and time through January 22, 2008 (the fifth day of instruction). |
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| Important web links can be found on page 6 and the registration schedule can be found on page 15 in the Spring 2008 Registration Handbook which is now available in the Registrar's office and online at: |
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| Students should contact their academic departments to arrange advising appointments and obtain their PDF (Personal Data Form) containing registration codes, dates and times they can access the MSU registration system. Registration directions are on the PDFs and in the Spring 2008 Registration Handbook. |
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| Important Dates |
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| Spring 2008 |
| Payment of fees or attendance confirmation for students who have registered prior to November 19, 2007 for Spring 2008 is due by Friday, December 7, 2007 or a late fee of $40 is assessed. Students who register after November 19, 2007 must pay their fees or do attendance confirmation by January 23, 2008 or a late fee of $40 is assessed. |
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| Spring classes begin on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. |
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Spring 2008 Holidays |
| Monday, January 21, 2008 |
Martin Luther King Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| Monday, February 18, 2008 |
Presidents' Day (no classes) |
| Monday, March 10 thru Friday, March 14, 2008 |
Spring Break (no classes, offices open) |
| Friday, March 21, 2008 |
University Day (no classes, offices open) |
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| For more information regarding fall policies and procedures, please see the Spring 2008 Registration Handbook. |
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| Application for Graduation |
| Any student planning to graduate Spring semester 2008 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: |
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| The deadline to submit an Application for Baccalaureate Degree to the Registrar's Office is as follows: |
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Fall Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the preceding Spring Semester. |
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Spring Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the proceeding Fall Semester. |
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Summer Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the Spring Semester. |
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| 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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| Orientation Programs for New Freshmen and Transfer Students |
| Orientation for new students will be held on Monday and Tuesday, January 14th and 15th. For information about orientation, e-mail the orientation office at orientation@montana.edu, or go the Orientation web site at: |
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| You may also contact Jennifer Dunn, Orientation Coordinator, 120 Hamilton Hall. Phone: 406-994-2453. Email: jendunn@montana.edu |
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| A Reminder About the Board of 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| MSU's Core Curriculum |
| The mission of CORE 2.0 is to enhance students' use of multiple perspectives in making informed critical and ethical judgments in their personal, public, and professional lives through inquiry and research experiences. |
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CORE 2.0 is MSU's new core curriculum focused on inquiry-based learning. Beginning Fall 2004, all new students will complete the CORE 2.0. |
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CORE 2.0 continuing students will have the option to complete the original core curriculum or convert to CORE 2.0. |
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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. |
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CORE 2.0 Foundation Courses: |
University Seminar (US) |
College Writing (W) |
Quantitative Reasoning (Q) |
Diversity (D) |
Contemporary Issues in Science (CS) |
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| All students must also take at least one (1) approved Research & Creative Experience course. Students may take an approved Research & Creative Experience course in 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 also 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) |
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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. |
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A grade of C- or better is required in all Core courses. |
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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. |
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Completion of UH 202 with a grade of C- or better satisfies the Humanities Inquiry requirement. |
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| For further information email: 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. |
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There is a new feature on the Academic Advising Center web site called the Advisor's Toolkit. A wealth of information is on this site for advisors working with all student populations. You can check out the toolkit at the following link:
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| The Director of the AAC is Diane Donnelly who can be contacted through her email: donnelly@montana.edu . For more information, contact: |
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University Studies |
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| 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. Students receive credit and a P grade on their 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. |
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Courses that students can receive credit for through the CLEP program are listed in the MSU Catalog at the following link: |
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| 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: |
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| MSU - Great Falls College of Technology (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.
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| The COT space in 201 Culbertson Hall houses the Academic Development Center with free tutoring for Math and English courses, Math, English, Aviation, and Welding 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. |
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INTERIOR DESIGN, WELDING, and AVIATION programs
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 as a degree-seeking student. MSU students may complete a consortium agreement with MSU-Great Falls COT to receive financial aid to cover courses at both schools.
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| The Interior Design program is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program. Interior Design is available for Fall 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. Although students may only start Interior Design courses in Fall, they are encouraged to start working on general education requirements in the Spring semester. Interested students should contact Janet Heiss Arms at the COT at (406) 994-6234. |
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Aviation is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Science. The Aviation program is available for Fall 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). Although students may only start Aviation courses in Fall, they are encouraged to start working on general education requirements in the Spring semester. Contact Ryan Haskins (201 Culbertson Hall) at 994-6151 or rhaskins@msugf.edu for more information.
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The Welding certificate is a one-year program. It is available for Fall entry and includes welding theory, practice, applied metallurgy, blueprint reading, fabrication basics, introductory structural welding and welding qualification exam preparation. These courses are taught in the evenings 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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| DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY |
COLS 100
Effective Academic Practices |
This course is designed to help students maximize their potential in all courses by enhancing appreciation and meaning of higher education, introducing students to campus resources, teaching basic academic survival skills, and assisting in career planning. |
3 credits |
ENGL 118
Introduction to College
Reading and Writing |
ENGL 118 introduces students to critical reading practices by focusing on textual analysis of non-fiction works and writing for academic purposes by focusing on sentence and paragraph development. |
4 credits |
ENGL 119
Critical Reading and Writing |
ENGL 119 offers a bridge for students to advance into college writing by providing an opportunity to develop paragraphs and short essays. Students are introduced to critical reading practices by focusing on textual analysis of non-fiction works. |
4 credits |
MATH 065
Pre-Algebra
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6-week summer session) |
MATH 065 presents basic concepts relating to fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, percent, simple equations, topics of signed numbers and 1-variable linear equations as a review and/or preparation for further studies in mathematics. |
4 credits |
MATH 101
Introductory Algebra
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6-week summer session) |
MATH 101 students develop their abilities to organize thought processes and systematically solve problems while preparing students for studies in other courses. |
4 credits |
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| 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.
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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
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. |
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ENGL 119 (Critical Reading and Writing)
- ACT score of 17-19
- SAT score of 386-469
- COMPASS e-Write score 5-6
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. |
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| 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
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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
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| 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. |
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| 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 Spring Schedule of Online Courses can be found by going to http://distance.msugf.edu/ and clicking on Spring Schedule on the bottom left.
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| 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 for Art Majors |
Pre-Registration will take place on October 29 for art classes for art majors. Art majors will register according to their class ranking. This ranking only includes the classes that they have completed, not the classes they are in now. There is a ranking list posted in the office, around the building and online at myportal. STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK THE RANKING LIST BEFORE PRE-REGISTRATION.
Seniors – October 29, 8-9
Juniors - October 29, 9-10
Sophomores - October 29, 10-11
Freshmen - October 29, 11-12
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Students will not be able to line up until 15 minutes prior to their designated time. All holds must be taken care of before preregistration begins. If you are not sure if you have a hold, check online and if you have a hold you have one week after registration to take care of the hold or make arrangements with the office. If you do not take care of your hold you will lose your classes. Please come in during your appointed time to avoid any problems. Check the ranking lists posted – in the office and online at myportal. Ranking lists will be posted beginning October 12th, do not wait until pre-registration. If your name does not appear on the list, contact the office.
Please make sure you meet with your advisor if needed before these dates!
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| Non majors can register for restricted entry art classes on October 30th. In order to change their major, students must meet with an art advisor the week prior to registration. |
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For answers to any other questions regarding Art Department policies, contact Mandi at 994-4501 or check out the School of Art web site.
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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: |
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| 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. |
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| 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 November 27th and 28th from 5:10 to 7:00 pm in Reid 108. Students can obtain more information about the course in Reid 213. |
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| 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). |
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More information regarding the Education Department can also be found at the Department of Education web site at http://www.montana.edu/wwweduc/. |
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| Electrical and Computer Engineering Department |
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| Advising and course selection for Spring 2008 starts October 22nd. Official registration begins October 29th. The Spring 2008 Schedule of Classes is available online: see the main MSU web page, www.montana.edu, and use the navigation bar to follow: Current Students | Academic Information | Schedule of Classes, then select Spring 2008.
The ECE Department will be following the same advising procedure as in previous semesters. You will need to stop by your advisor's office and schedule an individual appointment. Some advisors will have appointment time blocks posted outside their offices where you can sign up for the time that fits your schedule, while other advisors will use email to schedule appointments.
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| Don’t know who your assigned advisor is? Please consult the list on the Advisors bulletin board across from the ECE main office, 610 Cobleigh Hall.
BEFORE COMING TO YOUR ADVISING SESSION, PLEASE PREPARE THE FOLLOWING:
· The list of courses you are currently taking this semester (FL07).
· The tentative list of courses you plan to take next spring (SP08).
· The estimated semester in which you expect to graduate.
At the end of your advising session, your advisor will sign an advisor evaluation form for you to complete. You will need to bring that signed form to the ECE office in order to pick up your PDF form for course registration.
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Special notes:
· As of the Fall 2007 semester, EE 391 (1 cr.) is no longer being offered. The replacement course is ENGR 310R Multidisciplinary Design (3 cr.). To compensate for the change in total required credits, the EE program will be modified to make I&ME 325 (Engineering Economy) an elective course rather than a required course, resulting in one additional elective credit for EE majors (new total of 17 elective credits). The CpE program will absorb the additional two credits of ENGR 310R by reducing the elective credits by two (new total of 17 elective credits).
Students in the BSEE program who are taking or have already taken EE 391 will be unaffected, and should continue with the existing catalog requirements (including taking I&ME 325). Similarly, BSCpE students who are taking or have already taken EE 391 will be unaffected.
Current students in the 06-08 (or earlier) catalog who have not already taken EE 391 should now plan to take ENGR 310R the semester prior to taking EE492, and advisors should submit a substitution form explaining the change in requirements, at least until the 08-10 catalog appears next year.
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| · If you plan to graduate Summer or Fall Semester 2008, please meet with your advisor to fill our your Application for Baccalaureate Degree. You may pick up the Application for Baccalaureate Degree in the display rack outside the ECE Office, 610 Cobleigh Hall. These applications are due to the ECE Office, by November 16, 2007.
· Please be aware that if you plan to graduate Spring, Summer, or Fall 2008, you are required to take the FE Exam before you graduate. You may take the FE Exam either the semester of graduation or the semester prior to graduation, but keep in mind that the FE Exam is offered only two times per year: in April and in October. The FE Exam is NOT OFFERED during the Summer Session. You must register for ENGR 499 (Fundamentals of Engineering) the semester you plan to take the FE Exam. Please stop by the ECE Office to pick up your FE Exam applications, which must be returned by the November 20, 2007, deadline for the April 2008 exam date.
Questions: ECE Department, 610 Cobleigh Hall, 994-2505. Office hours: 8AM-noon and 1PM-5PM.
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| Health Professions Advising |
| Dr. Frank Newman is the advisor for students interested in professional schools and careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry or any of the allied health professions. Dr. Newman assists students in the exploration of health professions careers, course requirements, preparing professional school applications and selecting appropriate professional schools. Dr. Newman also serves as the advisor to the health professions honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta. The Health Professions web site can be accessed at http://www.montana.edu/dhs/hpa/. |
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For appointments or questions, Dr. Newman can be contacted by phone at 994-1670 or by email at hpa@montana.edu . |
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| Department of Health & Human Development |
| Academic advising is offered in 119 Hosaeus PE Complex for the following options in the Department of Health and Human Development Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:00: |
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Students can make an appointment by calling 994-4001 or emailing the department at hhdadvising@montana.edu . |
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| Important Information from the Department of Mathematical Sciences |
| The Department of Math Sciences 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Once their starting point is determined, a student follows the Department of Math Sciences 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. |
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| MATH 065 (pre algebra) 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. |
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| MATH 085 (pre algebra) 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| Department of Modern Languages & Literatures |
| 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. |
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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! |
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| 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 web site for details: http://www.montana.edu/wwwml. |
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| Information from the Music Department |
| MUS 126 - University Chorus, conducted by Dr. John Harney, is open to non-majors. Students who participated in their high school choir and would like to continue singing at Montana State should consider registering for this class.
The class meets MWF from 1:10 to 2:00. Any interested students can contact Dr. Harney for more information at jharney@montana.edu. |
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| UNIVERSITY BAND (Music 141, 1 credit, TR 12:00-12:50, Room 131 Howard) is a great musical outlet for any university student, faculty/staff member or townsperson who has high school band experience. Students need balance, and this NON-AUDITIONED CONCERT BAND (not a marching band) provides a wonderful "break from the books." |
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| University Band is a place to meet new friends and experience the satisfaction of working hard to "make some really great music sound really great"-- sitting down (not marching). Spring semester the band will present two on-campus concerts shared with MSU's Wind Ensemble on March 4 and April 29, and plans to present Tschaikovsky's challenging and ever-popular "1812 Overture" for the April concert. |
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| The size the University Band has ranged from 50-70 musicians over the course of the past few years. We presently have a special need for several more good clarinetists, a few more trombonists and percussionists. |
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| Any student interested in joining the University Band may simply register for Music 141 for Spring semester. Faculty/staff or townspeople need not enroll in the course, but should make their membership intentions known to instructor/director. Please direct any questions to instructor/director: Jerry Makeever, 994-5766, 587-0080, or jerry_makeever@hotmail.com |
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| MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MAJOR: Course sequence for the Music Technology major is now online in the undergraduate course catalog:
http://www.montana.edu/wwwcat/programs/mtec.html
For further information contact:
Kristi McGarity
Director of Music Technology
kristin.mcgarity@montana.edu
406-994-5762
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| College of Nursing |
The College of Nursing’s application for Upper Division Placement for Fall 2009 or Spring 2010 will be available March 1, 2008 and must be received by the College of Nursing by April 30, 2008. Students who will be ready to start their junior level nursing courses either semester should apply. The applications are available in the receptionist area of Sherrick Hall or online at www.montana.edu/nursing. There will be information sessions about the application process in March, dates and times to be determined.
Current pre-nursing students should discuss their status with their advisor. Students who are not currently in pre-nursing should contact Pat Hanson at 994-2660 or 109 Sherrick Hall.
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| Important Information from the Department of Psychology |
The Department of Psychology will be offering group advising for Spring 2008 on/at the following dates and times: |
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| Wednesday, October 24 |
8:00 am to 10:00 am |
Traphagen 311 |
| Thursday, October 25 |
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Traphagen 311 |
| Friday, October 26 |
9:00 am to 12:00 noon |
Traphagen 311 |
| Tuesday, October 30 |
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm |
Traphagen 311 |
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| 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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| Information from the ROTC Program |
| Form 48 which is used by the ROTC program is explained in this link. Information about the form and why it is used is provided for academic advisors. This provides an outline for advisors to use when they are advising Air Force ROTC students. Students are required to fill out this form when entering the ROTC program and they must have it reviewed at the beginning of each semester to ensure they are on track to graduation. |
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| Any questions regarding this form or other ROTC program information can be referred to Thomas P. Overly, Capt. USAF at 994-6283 or email: thomas.overly@montana.edu. |
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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. |
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| 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 T/R from 12:10 pm – 1:00 pm. 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. |
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| English 121 (Section 75) - College Writing I (3 credits) is a more personal version of freshman composition. The typical English Department section of this required course has 30 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. |
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| 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 11:00 to 11:50 a.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). |
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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. 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 Spring 2008: |
ENGL 121W
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Sec 75 |
College Writing I |
Lecture |
T/R
9:30 am - 10:45 am* |
3 credits |
MATH 085
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Sec 71 |
Pre-Algebra |
Lecture
Pass/Fail |
MWF
11:00 - 11:50 am * |
3 credits |
| MATH 085 |
Sec 72 |
Pre-Algebra |
Lecture
Pass/Fail |
MWF
1:10 - 2:00 pm |
3 credits |
MATH 103
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Sec 71 |
Intro to Algebra |
Lecture |
MWF
9:00 - 9:50 am |
3 credits |
MATH 103
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Sec 72 |
Intro to Algebra |
Lecture |
MWF
10:00 - 10:50 am |
3 credits |
EDCI 280
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Sec 01 |
Applied Learning Strategies |
Lecture |
T/R
12:10 - 1:00 pm |
1 credit |
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*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 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. THURSDAY 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. OR 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Total lab time required is ONE hour per week.
For more information and to register for TRiO/SSS classes 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 - Spring 2008 |
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| AMERICAN STUDIES |
AMST 202RA - THE ARTS IN AMERICA - 3 CREDITS |
| DAYS & TIMES: WF 1:10 - 2:25 |
| Instructor: Susan Agre-Kippenhan & Walter Metz |
| Prerequisites: ENGL 121 |
Description: This course uses the methodologies of American Studies to question the history, theory and criticism of various American art forms and movements. Disciplines covered include: film, photography, television, sculpture, painting, architecture and music. |
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BIOLOGY |
BIOL 216R - INTRO TO RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 3 CREDITS |
| DAYS & TIMES: TR 9:00 - 12:00 |
Instructor: Anneke Metz |
| Prerequisites: CHEM 131 & 132, one semester of Biology |
| Description: Introduction to research methodologies and techniques used in modern biological science research. This laboratory course will focus on wet lab techniques including DNA purification and analysis, gene library screening and PCR and will cover modes of computer-basd analysis. |
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BIOL 425 - SENSORY NEUROPHYSIOLOGY - 3 CREDITS |
| DAYS & TIMES: TR 2:30 - 3:25 |
Instructor: John Miller |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 313 |
| Description: Neurophysiology of sensory cells and systems. Topics range from the mechanisms underlying reception to the processing of sensory information at higher stages. The major focus will be on human sensory systems. Pathologies that effect sensory perception will be considered. |
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| ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING |
EE 480 - DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN - 3 CREDITS |
DAYS & TIMES: MWF 9:00 - 9:50; W 12:30 - 2:40 pm |
Instructor: Brock LaMeres |
| Prerequisites: EE 308, EE 334 and EE 371 |
| Description: Analysis and design of high speed digital systems including chip-to-chip signal propagation, transmission lines, IC package interconnect, printed circuit board design, state-of-the-art simulation tools, and measurement techniques using Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). |
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| LAND RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
| LRES 280 - SP - INTRO TO WATER RESOURCES - 3 CREDITS |
| DAYS & TIMES: MWF 2:10 - 3:00 |
| Instructor: Duncan Patten |
| Prerequisites: None |
| Description: An introduction to the science, uses, policy and management of freshwater resources, including hydrologic and ecologic processes and related historic, policy, law and socioeconomic aspects. The course is intended for majors in the sciences, social sciences and other disciplines. |
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| LRES 344 - WATER QUALITY - 3 CREDITS |
| DAYS & TIMES: MWF 3:10 - 4:00 |
| Instructor: Adam Sigler |
| Prerequisites: MATH 105 and CHEM 121 or 131 |
| Description: Physical, chemical and biological water quality parameters and their applications to diverse water quality applications. The course provides a scientific overview of the spectrum of water quality parameters important in surface-water systems. |
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PLANT SCIENCES AND PLANT PATHOLOGY |
PSPP 245 - PLANT PROPAGATION - 3 CREDITS |
| DAYS & TIMES: MW 10:00 - 10:50; LAB: M 1:10 - 3:00 or 3:10 - 5:00 |
Instructor: Tracy Dougher |
Prerequisites: CHEM 121 or 131 and BIOL 101 |
Description: Traditional sexual and asexual reproduction of plants including seed germination, stem and leaf cuttings, grafting, and layering. Lab includes experimentation with the various propagation methods using native plants as model systems. Plenty of hands-on experience and many plants to take home!
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PSYCHOLOGY |
PSY 394 - PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING - 3 CREDITS |
DAYS & TIMES: TR 9:30 - 10:45 am |
Instructor: Michelle Meade |
Prerequisites: PSY 100 & junior status, or consent of instructor |
Description: Provides a survey of different domains in which human behavior is influenced by aging. Topics include the influence of age on cognitive processes (e.g. attention and memory); social processes (e.g. personality and well being); and biological processes (e.g. brain related changes).
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PSY 454 - SOCIAL COGNITION - 3 CREDITS |
DAYS & TIMES: TR 11:00 - 12:15 |
Instructor: Ian Handley |
Prerequisites: PSY 100 & PSY 221 or STAT 216 |
Description: Addresses how fundamental cognitive processes (e.g., concept activation, attention, memory) influence social thought and behavior. Topics include impression formation, mental simulations of alternative realities, nonconscious mental processes, subliminal stimuli, mental representations, stereotypes, and heuristics and biases.
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| Online Courses for Spring 2008 |
| Still under construction |
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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. |
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For a quick look at what Extended University has to offer, see their info on pages 38 and 39 in the Spring 2008 Registration Handbook online at http://www.montana.edu/registrar/RegistrationHandbookFall07
RegistrationHandbookFall07.pdf. |
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| More detailed information about Extended University can be found on their web page: http://eu.montana.edu. |
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| For information regarding this page, please contact Patricia Lane at plane@montana.edu. |
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