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CORE 2.0 INFO FOR SUMMER 2008

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Core 2.0 Worksheet (PDF)

University Studies
Montana State University
418 Reid Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-3000
Tel: (406) 994-3532
Fax: (406) 994-6049

Director:
Philip Gaines, PhD
gaines@montana.edu

Associate Director:
Diane Donnelly, MEd
donnelly@montana.edu

Summer and Fall 2008 Academic Advising Update

***Link to ADVISOR'S TOOLKIT

Summer and Fall 2008 Registration

Advising for Summer & Fall 2008 registration begins Monday, March 24, 2008 and official registration begins the following Monday, March 31, 2008. Graduate students, seniors, and disabled students will register beginning Monday, March 31, 2008. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are scheduled to register in a randomly assigned order from April 1 through April 17, 2008 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 September 8, 2008 (the fifth day of instruction).

Important web links can be found on page 6 and the registration schedule can be found on page 15 in the Fall 2008 Registration Handbook which is now available in the Registrar's office and online at:

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

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 Fall 2008 Registration Handbook.

Important Dates

Summer 2008

Summer fee payment deadline information is available at the following web site:

www.montana.edu/summer/fees.shtml

Summer classes begin Monday, May 19, 2008.

Monday, May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day observed (no classes)

Friday, July 4, 2008 - Independence Day (no classes)

Fall 2008

Payment of fees or attendance confirmation for students who have registered prior to August 1, 2008 is due by Friday, August 15, 2008 or a late fee of $40 is assessed. Students who register after August 1, 2008 must pay their fees or do attendance confirmation by Monday, September 8, 2008 or a late fee of $40 is assessed.

Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - Election Day (no classes, offices closed)

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Day (no classes, offices closed)

Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2008 - Thanksgiving Day (no classes, offices closed)

For more information regarding fall policies and procedures, please see the Fall 2008 Registration Handbook.

Application for Graduation

Any student planning to graduate Fall 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:

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 proceeding Fall Semester.

Summer Term Graduation must be submitted by the 15th course day of the 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.

A-E	Melissa Hansen	994-5518	mahansen@montana.edu
F-K	Diane Ralston	994-5517	dralston@montana.edu
L-R	Dagny Mest	994-5089	dmest@montana.edu
S-Z	Jane Boyd	994-5519	aboyd@montana.edu

Orientation Programs for New Freshmen and Transfer Students

Orientation for new students will be held in June, July and August 2008. For information about orientation, e-mail the orientation office at orientation@montana.edu, or go the Orientation web site at:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwnss/orientation/.

You may also contact Jennifer Dunn, Orientation Coordinator, 120 Hamilton Hall. Phone: 406-994-2453. Email: jendunn@montana.edu

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.

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.

CORE 2.0 Information

CORE 2.0 Classes Offered for Spring 2008:

Click on this link to see what CORE 2.0 Classes will be offered for Summer 2008

Click on this link to see what CORE 2.0 Classes will be offered for Fall 2008

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

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.

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.

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 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)

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 email: core@montana.edu or check out the CORE 2.0 web site at http://www.montana/edu/core2/.

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.

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:

http://www.montana.edu/wwwgs/Advisorstoolkit.html

The Director of the AAC is Diane Donnelly who can be contacted through her email: donnelly@montana.edu . For more information, contact:

Academic Advising Center

University Studies

Reid Hall 418

994-3532

Or check out our web site: http://www.montana.edu/wwwgs/advising.html

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (offered Spring 2008 and first 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 (offered Spring 2008 and second six-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

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

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

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 Spring Schedule of Online Courses can be found by going to http://distance.msugf.edu/ and clicking on Spring Schedule on the bottom left.

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/

Pre-Registration for Art Majors

Pre-Registration for summer and fall art classes will take place on March 31 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 – March 31, 8-9
Juniors - March 31, 9-10
Sophomores - March 31, 10-11
Freshmen - March 31, 11-12

Please make sure students meet with their advisor if needed before these dates!

In order to change their major to Art, students must meet with an art advisor the week prior to registration.

Beginning April 1, art clases will be open to non majors. Non majors do not need to come to the office to register; they may email or phone Mandi McCarthy Rogers at 994-4501 to register, or email her at mmrogers@montana.edu with their request. Students will not get the art class they want if they have a time conflict with a class already registered on their schedule and they will not be called.

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

Earth Sciences

Several changes have been made in the Earth Sciences Department. Geology 102 Environmental Geology will become an every Fall Course starting in Fall 2008. The course has been offered in the Spring for a number of years. We hope the change of semester does not cause too much disruption.

Similarly, in the new catalog, Geology 204 Mineralogy will be offered in the Spring. For many years Mineralogy has been offered in the Fall. We hope that this change will allow those interested in mineralogy to take the prerequisites Chem 131 and Chem 132 BEFORE entering Mineralogy.

For more information about the Earth Sciences Department, contact Steve Custer at 994-6906 or email him at scuster@montana.edu.

Update from the Ecology Department

The Ecology Department no longer offers either BIOL 439 Stream Ecology or BIOL 404 Limnology. The new course is BIOL 424 Freshwater Ecology which is required for Fish and Wildlife Management Option Majors in Biological Sciences. Note also that BIOL 427 Aquatic Field Ecology has the prerequisite of BIOL 424 or may be taken concurrently with BIOL 424. Conservation Genetics, BIOL 448 is now offered every fall semester. The prerequisites have not changed.

The BIOLOGY TEACHING OPTION for majors in Biological Sciences for Ecology reflects the professional preparations changes. In addition, PSPP 305 Practical Genetics may be taken instead of BIOL 301 Genetics and MB 101 Microbiology may be taken instead of MB 301 General Microbiology.

The department does check for the required prerequisites before the semester begins for BIOL rubric courses that are assigned to us. Even if the prerequisite, such as BIOL 102, is waived by another department's instructor for their course, our instructor may insist that the prerequisite be met for our course.

This link will take advisors to a list of BIOL rubric courses in the 2008-20 Bulletin/Catalog so advisors may know which department to contact about a specific course.

For more information contact Judy Van Andel in the Ecology Department at 994-2911, or email her at jvanandel@montana.edu.

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

General Science Broadfield

Technology Education

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 for EDCI 102 in Reid 213 beginning March 24. Students must attend one of the mandatory orientations for this class. The orientations will be held April 22 or April 23. Students can obtain more information about the course in the Education Department, Reid 213.

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

More information regarding the Education Department can also be found at the Department of Education web site at http://www.montana.edu/wwweduc/.

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/.

For appointments or questions, Dr. Newman can be contacted by phone at 994-1670 or by email at hpa@montana.edu .

Department of Health & Human Development

Academic advising is offered in 121 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:

Exercise 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

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.

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 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:

http://www.math.montana.edu/undergrad/Math_Hierarchy.pdf.

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

LEVEL I: requires the student to begin with pre algebra.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 web site for details: http://www.montana.edu/wwwml.

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. A vocal interview is required to assess singer's ability to match pitch. The class meets MWF from 1:10 to 2:00. Any interested students can contact Dr. Harney for more information at jharney@montana.edu.

MUS 326 - University Chorale, is open to all MSU students, undergraduate, graduate and professional. Admission is by annual audition, which focuses on sight-reading and ensemble skills in addition to voice quality and technique. University Chorale meets MTWF, 12-12:50.

Audition dates for new singers for the 2008-2009 academic year are as follows (all auditions will be held in Howard Hall):

Saturday, May 3, 2008	11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday, May 5, 2008	4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6, 2008	5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 7, 2008	11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, May 8, 2008	11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Please call 406-994-3562 to schedule an audition or for more information about MSU's University Chorale program.

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."

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).

Any student interested in joining the University Band may simply register for Music 141 for Fall 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

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MAJOR: Course sequence for the Music Technology major is now online in the undergraduate course catalog:

http://www.montana.edu/music/musictech/index.html

For further information contact:

Kristi McGarity
Director of Music Technology
kristin.mcgarity@montana.edu
406-994-5762

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 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.

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 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. 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 Stat 216. SECTION 71 meets MWF from 9:00 - 9:50 a.m.; SECTION 72 meets MWF from 10:00 - 10:50 a.m.

TRiO/SSS Courses for Fall 2008:

MATH 085	Sec 71	Pre-Algebra	Lecture Pass/Fail	MWF 12:00 - 12:50 pm	3 credits
MATH 085	Sec 72	Pre-Algebra	Lecture Pass/Fail	MWF 1:10 - 2:00 pm	3 credits
MATH 103	Sec 71	Intro to Algebra	Lecture	MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am	3 credits
MATH 103	Sec 72	Intro to Algebra	Lecture	MWF 10:00 - 10:50 am	3 credits
EDCI 280	Sec 01	Applied Learning Strategies	Lecture	T/R 12:00 - 12:50 pm	1 credit

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.

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 2008 Registration Handbook online at:

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

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

NEW & SPECIAL COURSES - SUMMER 2008

ART

ART 202IA - ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL ART HISTORY - 3 CREDITS

DAYS & TIMES: ONLINE

Instructor: Marcia Fulton

Prerequisites: none

Description: This course examines the visual arts from their beginnings to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome through the medieval period. It focuses on an understanding of art as the nonverbal expression of universal cultural concepts.

ART 316 - INDIGENOUS CERAMICS - 3 CREDITS

DAYS & TIMES: MTWRFS 8am to 5pm - 6/23/08 thru 6/28/08

Instructor: Michael Peed

Prerequisites: ART 111, Junior standing or consent of instructor

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

ART 360 - TETON DIGITAL - 3 CREDITS

DAYS & TIMES: MTWRF - 8am to 5pm - 6/22/08 thru 6/27/08 or 7/20/08 thru 7/25/08

Instructor: Jeff Conger

Prerequisites: ART 224 or ART 238; or MTA 265 or ARCH 261

Description: A field workshop located along the Snake River in Wyoming using either a 35mm or a digital camera to create fine art digital prints. This course is designed for individuals with a working knowledge of photographic basics and a fundamental familiarity with their own equipment who desire to explore the new media of the fine art digital print.

ENGINEERING

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

DAYS & TIMES: TWR 12:30 to 2:50 pm 6/30/08 to 8/8/08

Instructor: 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.

ONLINE COURSES FOR SUMMER 2008

Whether you’re working a summer job, leaving Bozeman for a few months, or just trying to fit an extra class into your schedule, online learning offers the flexibility you need to continue your studies uninterrupted.

The following courses will be offered online during Summer Session 2008:

ART 202IA-02—Ancient through Medieval Art History

12-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Marsha Fulton

BUS 311-02—Information Systems

12-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Jerry Carvalho

BUS 341-02—Marketing

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructors: Omar Shehryar & Mike Kroff

CS 150-01—Computer Literacy

12-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Hunter Lloyd

ENGL 121W-01—College Writing I

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Josef Verbanac

ENGL 210D-01—Mythologies

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Marvin Lansverk

ENGL 236IH-01—Introduction to Language & Linguistics

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Phil Gaines

ENGL 308-01—Multicultural Literature

Second 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Lisa Eckert

HDCF 150IS-01 & 02—Lifespan Human Development

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Holly Hunts

HDCF 440-01—Parenting

Intersession (June 4-July 30), 3 credits

Instructor: Sandy Osborne

HDFN 221CS-02—Human Nutrition

Intersession (May 19-July 18), 3 credits

Instructor: Melody Anacker

HDHL 106-01—Drug Health Issues for Educators

First 6-week session, 1 credit

Instructor: Jim Carter

HIST 105IH-01—Origins of Western Civilization

First 6-week session, 4 credits

Instructor: David Cherry

HIST 156IH-01—America & the World After 1865

Second 6-week session, 4 credits

Instructor: Tim LeCain

MGMT 245D—Cultural Dimensions of International Business

Dates TBA, 3 credits

Instructor: Susan McAllister

SOC 101IS-01 & 02—Sociological Inquiry

First 6-week session, 3 credits

Instructor: Scott Myers

STAT 216Q-04 & 08—Elementary Statistics

First 6-week session

(Sec. 04), second 6-week session (Sec. 08), 3 credits

Instructor: Jeff Banfield

For more information visit the Summer Online Courses Web page at http://www.montana.edu/summer/online/.

NEW & SPECIAL COURSES - FALL 2008

ART

ART 204IH - EXPLORING ARTISTS ON FILM - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: W 6:10 - 9:00 pm

Instructor: Harvey Hamburgh

Prerequisites: none

Description: This course analyzes a variety of portals of art and artists throughout history in Hollywood and foreign feature films. Artists and their works will be studied in their historical context and in terms of how history is mediated by fictional depiction in film.

ART 340 - SURVEY OF ANCIENT ART - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 3:35 - 4:50 pm

Instructor: Regina Gee

Prerequisites: Art majors: ART 202; non-majors: Junior standing

Description: This course will examine the art and architecture of ancient civilizations surrounding the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Beginning with the Aegean civilizations, the course will then examine the rise of the historical Greeks and will conclude with the Roman world.

ART 418 - BEGINNINGS OF MODERN ART - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: M 6:10 - 9 pm

Instructor: Harvey Hamburgh

Prerequisites: Art majors: ART 203; non-majors: Junior standing

Description: From Post-Impressionism to World War I. Major artists include Gauguin, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and the German Expressionists.

ART 442 - MEDIEVAL ART HISTORY - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 10:00 - 11:15 am

Instructor: Regina Gee

Prerequisites: Art majors: ART 202; non-majors: Junior standing

Description: Early Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic periods.

ART 446 - EARLY RENAISSANCE ART - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Instructor: Harvey Hamburgh

Prerequisites: Art majors: ART 203; non-majors: Junior standing

Description: A study of painting, sculpture and architecture in Italy in the 15th century. Major artists include Donatello, Masaccio, Piero della Francesca and Botticelli, Michelangelo and Giorgione.

ART 457 - BAROQUE ART IN ITALY 1600-1700 - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: MWF 12:00 - 12:50 pm

Instructor: Todd Larkin

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Art majors: ART 203; non-majors: Junior standing

Description: This course is a history of painting, sculpture and architecture produced in Italy during the 17th century. Emphasis will be placed on major artists and stylistic trends a well as the various social, political and religious contexts for viewing art.

BUSINESS

MGMT 204 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: MWF 4:10 - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Staff

Prerequisites: Required for Business students who have US core credit in another course (no prerequisites)

Description: Explores the application of business principles and functions including forms of business ownership, management and leadership, marketing, finance, accounting, economics, and social responsibility. Intended for students transferring into the College of Business and non-majors interested in business.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CS 215CS - SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING - 3 CREDITS

Days & Times: TR 3:10 - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Denbigh Starkey

Prerequisites: W core and US core

Description: Social and ethical issues as they relate to computing, including privacy, risks, computer abuse, commerce, professionalism, free speech, intellectual property, social justice and current issues. History of Computing.

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