ROCKY MOUNTAIN Catalog 2009-2010

Every effort has been made to ensure that this catalog is accurate and current. Information in the cata- log is correct according to information available to the administration at the time of publication. Rocky Mountain College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change the fees, change the rules and calendar, regulate admission and graduation requirements, and change any other regulations affecting the student body. Changes shall become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and shall apply not only to prospective students but also to those who at the time are matriculated in the College. Table of Contents

Academic Calendar General Policies ...... 25 Fall 2009 ...... 3 Harassment and Discrimination Policy ...... 25 Spring 2010 ...... 3 Complaint Resolution Procedure ...... 26 Summer 2010 ...... 4 Sexual Harassment Policy ...... 27 Degree Completion Programs ...... 5 Immunization Policy ...... 28 Master of Physician Assistant Program ...... 5 Alcohol and Drug Policy ...... 28 Master of Educational Leadership ...... 5 Other Policies ...... 29 Academic Standards Committee and Student Appeals . . 29 General Information Judicial Council ...... 30 History of Rocky Mountain College ...... 6 Mission ...... 6 Academic Information Core Values ...... 6 General Information ...... 31 Church Relations ...... 7 Academic Policies ...... 34 Peace Studies ...... 7 The Campus ...... 7 The Curriculum Accreditation ...... 8 Baccalaureate Degree Programs ...... 39 Degree Requirements ...... 39 Requirements for Admission General Education Requirements ...... 40 Freshman Student Admission ...... 9 Nontraditional Freshman Student Admission ...... 9 Academic Programs Transfer Student Admission ...... 9 Applied Management (Degree Completion) ...... 43 International Student Admission ...... 10 Art ...... 44 International Transfer Student Admission ...... 10 Aviation ...... 48 International Exchange Students ...... 10 Biology ...... 53 Readmission Guidelines ...... 10 Business Administration ...... 56 Veterans Admission ...... 11 Master of Accountancy ...... 57 Early Admission ...... 11 Economics ...... 60 Explore College During High School ...... 11 Chemistry ...... 61 Audit Student Admission ...... 11 Communication Studies ...... 63 Process of Admission Confirmation ...... 11 Computer Science ...... 65 Master of Physician Assistant Studies ...... 12 Education ...... 69 Master of Educational Leadership ...... 13 Master of Educational Leadership ...... 75 English ...... 76 Financial Assistance Environmental Sciences and Studies ...... 81 Satisfactory Academic Progress ...... 14 Equestrian Studies ...... 84 Types of Financial Assistance ...... 15 Foreign Languages and Literature ...... 87 Geology ...... 89 Tuition and Fees History and Political Science ...... 92 2009-2010 Academic Year Schedule ...... 17 Honors Program ...... 96 Applied Management Science (Degree Completion) . . . 19 Individualized Program of Study (IPS) ...... 97 Physician Assistant Program ...... 19 Interdisciplinary Studies ...... 97 Master of Educational Leadership ...... 19 Mathematics ...... 98 Payment Policies ...... 19 Music ...... 101 Native American Studies ...... 107 Organizational Leadership ...... 108 Campus Life Philosophy and Religious Thought ...... 108 Cultural Opportunities ...... 21 Physical Education and Health ...... 111 Student Activities ...... 21 Physician Assistant Studies ...... 116 Clubs and Organizations ...... 21 Physics ...... 121 Campus Ministry ...... 23 Political Science ...... 123 Support Services ...... 23 Psychology ...... 123 Disability Services ...... 24 Sociology and Anthropology ...... 125 Housing and Residence Life ...... 24 Theatre Arts ...... 128 Food Service ...... 25 Intramural and Outdoor Recreation ...... 25

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Administration and Staff ...... 132

Division Structure ...... 135 Arts and Humanities ...... 135 Sciences and Mathematics ...... 135 Professional Studies ...... 135

Faculty ...... 136 Adjunct ...... 138 Emeriti ...... 139

National Advisory Council ...... 140

Board of Trustees ...... 141

Index ...... 142

Rocky Mountain College Contact Information ...... 145

Page - 2 - Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2009 Validation must be complete (confirm attendance and make payment arrangements). Aug. 7 (5 p.m.) Early check-in for new students Aug. 17 Classes begin Aug. 24 Internship contracts due Aug. 24 Labor Day-No classes Sept. 7 Last day to add a course/Last day to drop a course with no record on transcript (class changes are final) Sept. 4 Mid-term grades due in the Office of Student Records at Noon Oct. 14 Mid-term break Oct. 15 - 16 Last day to drop a course with a grade of ‘W’ Oct. 21 Online registration open for Spring 2009 Oct. 19 Applications for graduation in May 2009 are due in the Office of Student Records Oct. 31 Thanksgiving break Nov. 26 - 29 Dead week Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 Last day of classes Dec. 4 Final examinations Dec. 7 - 10 Final grades due in the Office of Student Records at Noon Dec. 16

Spring Semester 2010 Validation must be complete (confirm attendance and make payment arrangements). Jan. 8 (5 p.m.) Classes begin Jan. 11 Internship contracts due Jan. 11 Martin Luther King Day-No classes Jan. 18 Last day to add a course/Last day to drop a course with no record on transcript (class changes are final) Jan. 25 Mid-term break Mar. 1-5 Mid-term grades due in the Office of Student Records Mar. 10 Last day to drop a course with a grade of “W” Mar. 19 Online registration for Fall 2009 opens. Summer 2009 registration available through paper registration. Mar. 22 - Apr. 2 Easter Break-No classes Apr. 2 - 5 Classes resume Apr. 6 Dead week Apr. 26 - Apr. 30 Applications for graduation in December 2009 are due in the Office of Student Records. Apr. 30 Last day of classes Apr. 30 Final examinations May 3 - 6 Baccalaureate May 7 Commencement May 8 Final grades due in the Office of Student Records at noon. May 12

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Summer Session 2010 Session 1 May 7-May 28 Classes begin. Validation must be complete (confirm attendance and make payment arrangements). May 7 After this time, late penalties in effect (courses deleted and late fee charged). Last day to add a course. Last day to drop a course without record on transcript May 11 Last day to drop a course during Session 1 (with a “W” on transcript). May 20 Session 2 Jun. 1-Jul. 2 Classes begin. Validation must be complete (confirm attendance and make payment arrangements). Jun. 1 After this time, late penalties in effect (courses deleted and late fee charged). Last day to add a course. Last day to drop a course without record on transcript. Jun. 3 Last day to drop a course during Session 2 (with a “W” on transcript). Jun. 18 Combined Session May 10-Jul. 2 Classes begin. Validation must be complete (confirm attendance and make payment arrangements). May 10 After this time, late penalties in effect (courses deleted and late fee charged). Last day to add a course. Last day to drop a course without record on transcript. May 21 Memorial Day-no classes May 31 Last day to drop a course during Combined Session (with a “W” on transcript). Jun. 24

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Applied Management Program Elementary Education Program For current scheduling information, link here. The Applied Distance Learning Management program is currently under moratorium and is The distance-based Elementary Education program is cur- not accepting students. Contact program director, Stevie rently under moratorium and is not accepting students. Schmitz, at 657-1134 or [email protected] for further Contact program director, Stevie Schmitz, at 657-1134 or information. [email protected] for further information.

Master of Physician Assistant Calendar In addition to fall and spring semesters, physician assistant students have an initial summer term and a full summer semester. Initial Summer Term 2008 Jul. 2-Aug. 17 Validation must be complete (confirm attendance and make payment arrangements); classes begin. Jul. 2 Independence Day – no classes Jul. 4 Last day of classes Aug. 17 Full summer semester 2010 May 12-Aug. 15 Validation must be complete (confirm attendance and make payment arrangements); classes begin. May 12 Memorial Day – no classes May 26 Independence Day – no classes Jul. 4 Last day of classes Aug. 8 Final examinations Aug. 11-15

Master of Educational Leadership Calendar Fall 2009 Classes begin Aug. 3 Initial seminar at Rocky Mountain College Aug. 3-7 Applications for May 2010 graduation due Oct. 31 Last day of classes for fall term Dec. 22 Final grades due Jan. 4, 2010

Spring 2010 Classes begin Jan. 5 Baccalaureate May 7 Commencement May 8 Capstone Seminar at Rocky Mountain College Jun. 14-18 Final grades due Jun. 25

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History of Rocky Mountain College Another more recent but equally popular tradition is the Yule Rocky Mountain College is the oldest college in . Log Dinner and the Lighting of Losekamp. This Christmas Its history demonstrates a commitment to excellence and an ceremony involves the College community in a celebration openness to all points of view. Adversity has led to strength of the beauty, spirituality, and sentiment of the season. through the joining of a liberal arts tradition and the heritage of practical training for specific careers. The union of three Since the merger of Intermountain and distinct religious traditions has resulted in a church-related Billings Polytechnic Institute in 1947, Rocky Mountain college that considers all questions in an open and non-sec- College has been fortunate to have the following presidents tarian manner. as leaders: William D. Copeland – 1947-1951 In 1877, a small group of Methodists met in Bozeman to Herbert W. Hines – 1951-1958 establish a school in a principal area of the Territory. The Philip M. Widenhouse – 1958-1966 committee included former Governor Benjamin J. Potts and Lawrence F. Small – 1966-1975 minister-missionary Brother William Van Orsdel. Bruce T. Alton – 1975-1986 The committee encountered roadblocks along the path to James J. Ritterskamp, Jr. – 1986-1987 success, so a contingent from Deer Lodge, Montana decided Arthur H. DeRosier, Jr. – 1987-2002 to establish the Montana Collegiate Institute in 1878 with Thomas R. Oates – 2002-2005 three faculty, about two dozen students, and tuition of only Michael R. Mace – 2005-Present $15 to $25 (payable in advance, of course). Rocky Mountain College continues its tradition of joining Four years later, the Presbyterian Church assumed control practical skills and the liberal artsAll the strains of our histo- and chartered the with three brick build- ry are valued as students are prepared to be leaders in the ings and an initial student population numbering 160. 21st century. Tuition had risen to $5 per month. Meanwhile, in 1889, the Methodist Episcopal Church opened Montana , Mission later changed to Montana Wesleyan University, located in Rocky Mountain College educates students in the liberal arts Helena. The assets, organizations, and traditions of these and selected professional fields. The liberal arts underlie our Presbyterian and Methodist institutions merged in 1923 commitment to rational inquiry, creative expression, critical under the aegis of Intermountain Union College in Helena. thinking, and the practical application of knowledge. We In 1904, two decades prior to the founding of Intermountain strive to develop reflective, ethically responsible, and pro- Union College, two brothers from Maine, Lewis T. and ductive citizens. We celebrate and strengthen that which Ernest T. Eaton, leased the abandoned campus at the College unites all of humanity. of Montana and renamed it the Montana College and School of Manual Arts. In 1908, the brothers moved to Billings and Core Values established the Billings Polytechnic Institute, using the same With our roots in both the practical and liberal arts, we value blend of practicality, cultural arts, and civic and religious the broadly educated person who is skilled both within a spe- training of youth in its curriculum. Earthquakes seriously cific discipline and across other disciplines. damaged the Intermountain Union College buildings in 1935, and after a brief move to Great Falls, Intermountain We honor intellectual curiosity, scientific reasoning, and Union College accepted an invitation to relocate on the open discussion. We advocate for a life committed to excel- Billings Polytechnic Institute campus. As affiliates, the insti- lence and service to others, and we work to create a setting tutions developed integrated programs and then merged into in which students are prepared to confront the significant a single college named Rocky Mountain College by student challenges of our time. vote in 1947. As a college situated between the northern high plains and the Rocky Mountains, we recognize the distinctive cultural The College maintains this proud blend of traditions as part and environmental assets of our region, and we endeavor to of its heritage. One enduring tradition, the Candlelight address the complex issues that attend such abundance. Supper, heralds the anniversary of the day Billings As an independent college founded in the Christian tradition, Polytechnic Institute moved from downtown Billings to its we seek to understand that tradition in an open and non-sec- present location. The event was so named because on mov- tarian way. We uphold the importance of one's beliefs with ing day in 1910, there was no electricity in the buildings. A respect for and fair consideration of others' beliefs. supper of cold sliced meat, cold boiled potatoes, cold baked As a residential college, we treasure the personal and com- beans, and doughnuts was served by candlelight. Since then, munal aspects of our intimate campus atmosphere. We that first meal has been honored each year with a Candlelight approach learning as a mutual endeavor and believe that stu- Supper. The tradition is observed nationwide and in foreign dents learn best when invited to join a community of faculty countries as Rocky Mountain College alumni from far and and staff who are themselves learners. We are committed to wide convene for their Candlelight Suppers approximating student service in all its forms. the atmosphere, if not the menu, from that first supper. Page - 6 - General Information Church Relations Deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs, and perennials make Rocky Mountain College is affiliated with the United the campus particularly welcoming. Church of Christ, the , and the Presbyterian Church (USA). The College is non¬sectarian in Alden Hall, 1937. This attractive stone and stucco building, spirit and program. the gift of the Alden Trust and founded by the late George Alden, Worcester, Mass., served as a residence hall for men The College actively upholds the importance of religious until 1973. Currently, it houses faculty offices and the faith and the necessity for religious tolerance and free Institute for Peace Studies. inquiry. It encourages classroom discussion of the religious roots and implications of academic questions whenever rel- Anderson Hall, 1970; 1998. Anderson Hall offers tradition- evant. Students are encouraged to develop and/or strengthen al residence hall housing for 72 students, with common rest- their religious beliefs, while the religious convictions and rooms, showers, and kitchens. One of the campus's most questions of all members of the College community are popular spots, the ASRMC lounge, is located in the base- taken seriously. ment. Yoder Lounge, a comfortable space for study, comput- er use, and relaxation, connects Anderson to Widenhouse Hall. Anderson is named for Lula Anderson, a member of the Peace Studies first graduating class of Billings Polytechnic Institute. David Burt, Board Chair Cindy L. Kunz, Administrator Bair Family Center for the Sciences, 1981. Named for the family of Montana pioneer and rancher, Charles M. Bair, Founded in May of 1990, the Institute for Peace Studies at Rocky Mountain College's major science facility houses the Rocky Mountain College operates under a 28-member board science and mathematics disciplines and is complete with of advisors, with the administrator and the board chair classrooms, laboratories, seminar rooms, and faculty offices. reporting directly to the Rocky Mountain College board of It also houses the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) trustees. Its administrator, assisted by part-time staff, work- Spectrometer. The facility was made possible by a major gift study, and community volunteers, works year round to bring from Alberta M. Bair, daughter of Charles M. Bair, together programs like the Festival of Cultures, Peace Village, and with gifts from other donors to the Second Century Fund. "We Are Women" conferences to the region. Outreach Bair Family Student Center, 1961; 1997. Located in the cen- includes going into the classroom with Rocky Mountain ter of the campus, north of the Rocky Green, this structure College's international students and sharing a diversity pro- houses the dining room, snack bar, bookstore, game room, gram, bringing the "Second Step" conflict resolution cur- Fraley Lounge, campus mail services, the offices of riculum to rural and reservation elementary schools, and ASRMC, career services, and the office of the dean for stu- designing a recently completed program (Russian Farming - dent life. The building has been extensively expanded and A New Day) that involves working with Russian farmers as remodeled. they privatize agriculture in the Kuzbass region of southern Siberia. The Institute facilitates an upper-division political Lillis Chapel, 2007. Located in the lower level of the Bair science class ("Bross Peace Seminar") during each spring Family Student Center. semester, challenging students to review areas of current conflict and also areas where peace has been successfully Billings Studio Theatre, 1971. This building affords an maintained or restored. Each year, on the stage of the Alberta excellent facility for dramatic productions as well as a com- Bair Theater, the Institute presents the prestigious Jeannette modious lecture hall, seating 250. It was built in cooperation Rankin Peace Award and the Edith Gronhovd Peace Essay with the Billings Studio Theatre community drama group. Awards, and features a noted peacemaker along with out- standing entertainers who come together for an evening "In Rocky Mountain College Bookstore, 1961; 1997. The Praise of Peace." The Institute's mission, "to seek through College bookstore, stocked to meet students' needs for books education to examine and promote alternatives to violence in and supplies, is located in the Bair Family Student Center. the behavior of individuals, groups, organizations, commu- nities, and nations," continues to attract members from a Eaton Hall, 1909. Originally known as Science Hall, this wide variety of ethnic, political, and socioeconomic back- building, the gift of a group of pioneer businessmen in grounds. Billings, houses administrative offices as well as the distance learning program. The hall is named for the founders of Speakers are available, and visitors are welcome. The Peace Billings Polytechnic Institute, Lewis T. and Ernest T. Eaton. Institute is located in 103 Alden Hall. Contact the Institute via email at [email protected] or at (406) 657-1042. Educational Resource Center, 1958; 1999. This building houses the Paul M. Adams Memorial Library, computer- The Campus equipped writing, data, and business classrooms, and a dis- The campus of Rocky Mountain College occupies approxi- tance learning center. The library, now the largest part of the mately 60 park-like acres in a residential section of Billings. ERC, contains a collection of over 85,000 books and period-

Page - 7 - General Information icals accessible via the library's computer catalog. The ERC It currently houses administrative offices and serves as a also houses the Alice Giddings King Memorial Archives, the gathering place for the campus community. College's Heritage Archives and collections belonging to the United Methodist Church and the . Rimview Hall, 2004. Located on the western edge of cam- pus, this residence hall provides 200 private rooms within a Flight Training Operations, 2007. Aircraft with modern suite-style complex (four students with private sleeping navigation and avionics systems provide basic training quarters per suite). Each suite is equipped with a micro- resources for students. The location at the Billings Logan kitchen and 1.5 baths. Occupancy of this facility is restrict- International Airport provides close access to flight training ed to students with sophomore status or higher. and Class C airport operations. Rocky Hall, 1989. This stucco building, located on the cor- Fortin Education Center, 1969. Fortin Education Center ner of Rimrock Road and Augusta Lane, houses the aviation houses several academic programs, a gymnasium, auxiliary program and a daycare center. exercise areas, a swimming pool, a health suite, a large lec- ture hall, classrooms, laboratories, and offices for faculty Rocky Village, 1973. Rocky Village is a business and hous- and administrators. It is named for Philip Fortin, a Billings ing development on the south campus. businessman and philanthropist. Technology Hall, 1922. This sandstone structure contains Intermountain Equestrian Center. Located nine miles offices, classrooms, an art gallery, artstudios, and the from campus, Rocky Mountain College contracts facilities College's maintenance department. that include two large heated indoor arenas, two extensive outdoor arenas, round pens, numerous trails for pleasure rid- Tyler Hall, 1930. This beautiful sandstone building in the ing, and top-notch stabling for 75 horses. Collegiate Gothic style is architecturally one of the finest on campus. This gift of Mrs. G. W. Mehaffey, Brookline, Mass., Jorgenson Hall, 1964; 1998. This residence hall consists of is a memorial to her father, the late W. Graham Tyler. It 48 apartment units with private entrances. On the west end served until 1971 as a men's residence hall. It now houses of campus, Jorgenson is a fine retreat for our upper-class, faculty offices, laboratories for the computer science pro- nontraditional, and married students, as well as students with gram, and facilities for the teacher education program. families. Widenhouse Hall, 1961; 1998. Dedicated in 1973 to the Morledge - Kimball Hall, 1914. This stone and stucco memory of Philip M. Widenhouse, third president of Rocky building, formerly a residence hall for women, was named Mountain College, this residence hall provides traditional for the principal donor of funds, the late Mrs. Flora Kimball, and suite-style accommodations for 176 students. Each room Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This facility is currently has a private bathroom and kitchenette with refrigerator, undergoing renovation and will open in fall 2009 with facul- sink, and microwave with adjoining storage rooms and per- ty offices and classrooms. sonal laundry facilities.

Losekamp Hall, 1917. This sandstone building, in a modi- Accreditation fied Collegiate Gothic style, was a gift of the late John D. Rocky Mountain College is accredited by the Northwest Losekamp, a pioneer merchant of Billings. It houses the Commission on and , 8060 165th music and theatre arts programs and the Ruth and Vernon F. Avenue NE, Suite 100, Redmond, Washington 98052-3981, Taylor Auditorium, which is used for drama productions, and by the Office of Public Instruction for the State of recitals, and other special events. Losekamp houses studios, Montana for the preparation of elementary and secondary practice rooms, and classrooms. teachers. The physician assistant program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Morledge Facility Services Building, 2001. This structure, Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). provided by a generous gift from Dr. Charles and Patti Morledge, houses equipment used to maintain the campus buildings and grounds. Admissions The College invites applications for admission from students Prescott Hall, 1916; 2001. This stone building was erected who demonstrate academic ability and who are seriously through the generosity of the late Amos L. Prescott of New interested in the total development of character, intellect, York City. The commons, a large paneled room with a wood- leadership, and skills. Admission is based upon a careful and-beam ceiling, has large fireplaces at each end. Before review of the credentials presented by an applicant. 1961 it served as the College's dining hall. Extensive reno- Selection is made without regard to race, color, gender, age, vation and expansion were completed in fall 2001. religion, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disabil- ity, sexual orientation, or familial status.

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All applications for admission are reviewed on an individ- Admission Criteria ual, rolling basis. Criteria for admission to Rocky Mountain • Students with a high school diploma and a cumulative GPA College are listed below. Exceptions are clearly identified of 2.50 or higher meet the requirement for regular admi- for each group of applicants. Once an applicant's file is com- sion. ACT/SAT scores are not required for an admissions plete, the admissions committee will make a decision on the decision, but are helpful for placement into the appropr- student's application for admission. It is in the student's best ate college-level English and mathematics courses. interest to apply early for admission. • Students with a GED or a cumulative high school GPA of less than 2.50 are considered for admission by the admis- Students seeking admission must submit: sions committee as outlined above. ACT/SAT scores are 1. completed Rocky Mountain College application for not required for an admissions decision, but are recom- admission; mended. 2. official transcripts (high school, GED, and any from •Students are required to submit an essay and solicit two let- post-secondary institutions); ters of recommendation from references. 3. results of ACT and/or SAT tests for traditional freshman students; Transfer Student 4. non-refundable application fee of $35 (international Transfer students must have official transcripts from all col- students, $40); this fee is waived for online applications; leges, vocational schools, and other post-secondary schools and previously attended sent directly from their previous institu- 5. an essay and two letters of recommendation may be tions to Rocky Mountain College. Transfer students must required. complete all College degree requirements to graduate.

Traditional freshman applicants are encouraged to follow a Admission Criteria college-preparatory curriculum. • Students who have completed, at an accredited institution, a minimum of 27 semester hours that count toward Rocky The following may also be considered in reviewing applica- Mountain College general education requirements and/or tions for admission: a Rocky Mountain College established major; and who 1. community service and work experience; have a minimum of a 2.00 GPA, meet the requirement for 2. extracurricular activities; regular admission. 3. special circumstances (e.g., health or personal); • Students who have attempted 27 or more semester hours 4. recommendation information; and but have less than 27 semester hours that count toward 5. a personal essay Rocky Mountain College general education requirements and/or a Rocky Mountain College established major, will Freshman Student be reviewed by the admissions committee and may be Admission Criteria required to submit additional materials. • High school diploma and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or • Students who have attempted less than 27 semester credits higher and an ACT/SAT score of 21/1000 or higher. are reviewed according to the same criteria for admission • The admissions committee, composed of staff and faculty, as new freshmen (see Freshman Student Admission). will consider students with a cumulative GPA below 2.50 • Any student, regardless of the number of credits transfe- or a GED and an ACT/SAT score below 21/1000 for ring, who has been dismissed, placed on probation, or doc- admissions. umented as not in good standing with any prior institution • A student who does not meet the normal requirements for will be reviewed by the admissions committee and may be admission must submit a personal essay and two letters of required to submit additional materials. recommendation to the admissions office for review by the admissions committee, who will make a decision on Note: Although the College reserves the right to refuse that application. Appropriate references include teachers, incoming transfer credits, credits from equivalent accredited professors, counselors, employers, clergy, etc. colleges normally will be accepted, subject to these condi- • High school students may be considered for admission with tions: grades reported through their junior year in high school. a. No junior- or senior-level credit is allowed for courses Final official transcripts noting certification of graduation from two-year colleges. and class rank must also be submitted before a student b. No "D" or "F" grades are accepted. enrolls. Those students earning a GED must submit an c. No preparatory/developmental classes below the 100 level official record of their scores directly from the granting are accepted. agency to the College. Failure to reveal records of previous college attendance is grounds for dismissal. The office of student records makes Nontraditional Freshman Student final determination concerning acceptance of credit. Nontraditional students are those students who are at least 25 years old and have not attended a post¬secondary institution. Page - 9 - Requirements for Admission

International Student Admission Criteria Rocky Mountain College invites students from other nations • Students who have completed 27 or more transferable to apply for admission. These prerequisites must be met for semester credit hours from an accredited college or uni- admission consideration: versity and who have a cumulative college GPA of 2.00 or higher and evidence of academic language proficiency Admission Criteria meet the requirements for regular admission. Students for whom English is a second language, scores • Students transferring from colleges or universities in from a standardized test of English proficiency as follows: another country may have to pay an additional fee to have • TOEFL (paper) score of 525 or higher. their credentials evaluated by an independent agency. • TOEFL (computer-based) score of 203 or higher. • Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 may be con- • TOEFL (internet-based) score of 72 or higher. sidered for admission as outlined in the "International • IELTS score of 5.5 or higher. Student Admission" section. Upon acceptance to Rocky • Students with a high school diploma and a cumulative GPA Mountain College, international students will be forward- of 2.50 or higher are considered for admission. ed an admissions packet containing the following items: • Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.50 are required to 1. official acceptance letter; submit additional information, including an essay and two 2. I-20 AB (used by the student to obtain an F-1 recommendations from references prior to review by the student visa); admissions committee. 3. a pre-arrival packet of information; 4. a residence hall contract; For additional information, contact the office of admissions 5. an insurance guide and form; and at 1-800-87-ROCKY. 6. a student health form and a news and informa- tion form. Admission Checklist Items 5 and 6 above and a non-refundable $250 tuition 1. completed Rocky Mountain College application for deposit should be submitted to Rocky Mountain College admission and $40 application fee; after receipt of the acceptance packet. The deposit reserves 2. certified copies of transcripts (credentials) from all sec- space in the student's major, is credited to the student's ondary and post-secondary schools attended (transcripts account, and initiates pre-registration in courses for the first must be in native language and in a certified translation to semester. English); 3. a one-page essay which explains the student's academic For more information, contact the office of international goals; admissions at [email protected] or (406) 657-1107. 4. evidence of English language proficiency, such as test scores (if English is a second language); and International Exchange Student 5. an International Student Financial Statement (part of the These students are not seeking degrees from the College but application) certifying that the student has adequate are enrolled as visiting students for a semester or a year with resources to pay expenses for the first year, such as the goal of improving their English language skills, explor- tuition, fees, room, board, books, and other living expens- ing the region and American culture, and taking courses of es, and supporting documents from the student, the stu- interest to them. dent's family, or sponsor's bank. Admission Criteria The following may also be considered in reviewing applica- • The usual requirements for admission are waived for visit- tions for admission: ing international exchange students. Instead, articulation 1. results of standardized tests, such as ACT and/or SAT agreements between partner institutions will establish tests; and mutual requirements. 2. letters of recommendation • Students are screened by committees at the partner institu- tions or meet criteria set by the consortia through which International Transfer Student exchanges are facilitated. Typically, students must be If transferring from a college or university within the United "C+" or better students and must have English language States, an Intent to Transfer Form must be completed and proficiencies near that of the College's requirement, but submitted. This form is provided by Rocky Mountain standardized test scores are not required. Students receive College upon acceptance. Refer to the transfer student sec- letter grades unless otherwise specified in the exchange tion for additional requirements. If transferring from a col- agreements. lege or university outside of the United States, an evaluation of non-U.S. post-secondary credentials may be required. The Readmission Guidelines form can be provided by Rocky Mountain College. Students who previously attended Rocky Mountain College but were not enrolled during the previous semester must apply

Page - 10 - Requirements for Admission for readmission. Applications for readmission may be down- freshman-year curriculum for the student with coursework loaded from the Rocky Mountain College website or from the that parallels the high school classes for which credit is office of student records. Students must submit the application needed. Through this procedure, the student may earn a high along with all transcripts from institutions attended since their school diploma while attending college. The student's prin- last enrollment at Rocky Mountain College. cipal and/or local school board must approve such an arrangement. Admission Criteria Students who left Rocky Mountain College in good academ- "Explore College During High School" ic standing will be approved for readmission if they High school juniors or seniors who wish to take college • have a minimum of 2.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale from any courses while still in high school need to complete the appli- institution attended since their last enrollment at Rocky cation for admission (high school) and submit a letter of rec- Mountain College; ommendation from a high school counselor or principal. • are in good standing at that/those institution(s); and There is no application fee for this program. Students may • have not been convicted of a criminal offense. enroll for up to six semester hours each semester while they are juniors and seniors, including summer session between The admissions committee will consider any student for their junior and senior years. Students wishing to continue readmission who does not meet these criteria, including stu- their education at Rocky Mountain College after high school dents with a Rocky Mountain College cumulative GPA must follow the guidelines outlined in the "Freshman below a 2.00. In addition to the readmission application, stu- Student Admission" section. dents are required to submit an essay for review by the com- mittee. The essay should address the following: • an explanation of past performance; Audit Student • strategies the student will employ to improve his or her Individuals may attend classes without receiving credit by academic standing; and auditing the course. There are no admission requirements; • changes in the student's personal life which will contribute however, students are required to pay an audit fee in addition to academic success. to any materials fees. Audit class availability is dependent on space and permission of the instructor. Contact the office of Veterans Admission student records for more information. Veterans of the armed services are encouraged to apply for admission and should follow the guidelines for "Freshman Students with Disabilities Admission" or "Transfer Admission." The College will give Admissions Process appropriate credit for college-level courses taken while in There is no separate admissions process for students with the armed services. Credit evaluation is based on American disabilities. Students apply through the regular admissions Council of Education guidelines and is awarded after suc- process and must meet the College's admissions criteria. For cessful completion of one semester (see the "Academics" services, refer to "disability services" and "services for aca- section of the catalog). Veterans and children of deceased demic success (SAS)" in the "support services" section. veterans who are eligible for veteran's administration (VA) funding must secure a certificate of eligibility through a Process of Confirmation regional VA office. The financial aid office serves as the The College will make a decision on a student's application campus VA representative. for admission after required credentials have been presented. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout Early Admission the year, and students may be admitted any semester. After a Students who wish to complete their senior year in high decision has been made regarding a student's application for school concurrently with their freshman year in college may admission, the student will be notified immediately. apply for early admission. Students who apply for early admission are required to submit material outlined in the Upon acceptance to Rocky Mountain College, students will "Freshman Student Admission" section in this catalog. In be sent a letter of acceptance, as well as the following forms: addition, the following items are required: 1. Residence hall contract or off-campus residency applica- 1. a letter of approval from parent or legal guardian; letter tion from the student's high school principal recommending 2. News and information form early admission; and 3. Student health service form 2. a letter from the student's high school counselor or teacher 4. Services for academic success (SAS) application form indicating the level of student's academic ability, emotion- 5. Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) form al maturity, and social development. Students are asked to submit a $250 non-refundable A student accepted under the early admission policy is not tuition deposit (non-refundable after May 1). The deposit required to show evidence of having earned a high school will be credited to the student's account and will guaran- diploma. Upon request, the College will attempt to arrange a tee enrollment in the student's chosen major.

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The College reserves the right to deny admission to any We highly encourage 1 year of undergraduate physics or applicant whose academic history or personal qualifications additional quantitative courses and/or laboratory experi- are judged to be unsuitable for college work and living at ences. We also recommend additional writing classes. Rocky Mountain College. Students must use CASPA—the computerized application For information and application material, contact: service—so that all student profiles look similar. Early sub- Rocky Mountain College mission of applications is highly encouraged as we will inter- Director of Admissions view students on a rolling basis. CASPA applications must be 1511 Poly Drive electronically submitted by October 1 to be considered. Billings, MT 59102-1796 Patient care experience Master of Physician Assistant Studies 2000 hours of patient care experience that demonstrates your Robert Wilmouth, MD ability with patient interaction. The higher the quality of Program Director patient care experience, the more competitive the applicant will be judged. For example, a certified nurse assistant, a Admission to the physician assistant program is highly com- medical assistant, and a phlebotomist will be less competi- petitive and multi-faceted. Application through the CASPA tive than an athletic trainer, emergency room technician, system is required. Applicants are selected based on their licensed practical nurse, or paramedic; a registered nurse and academic preparation, health care experience, maturity, master’s trained dietician are more competitive than the for- interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the physician assis- mer professions. However, all applicants with direct patient tant profession and its role in health care delivery. care and high quality patient interactions are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to applicants who graduate from high schools in rural areas and who are residents of Montana, Graduates of Rocky Mountain College who have met all the Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, or prerequisites and have earned a bachelor’s degree will be Utah. granted an automatic interview. Please note, this interview DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the program—Rocky Applicants need the following to be considered: Mountain College graduates will compete with all other 1. bachelor’s degree required upon matriculation to MPAS interviewing students for matriculating status. 2. science GPA of a B-or 2.7. No science prerequisite may be lower than a “C”; a “C-” is not included in the “C.” Note: Applicants who have not completed the program spe- 3. cumulative GPA of 3.0 cific prerequisite coursework or who are currently enrolled 4. a one-year sequence in general/organic/biochemistry, or 2 in a bachelor's degree program will be required to provide a semesters of organic chemistry, or 1 semester of organic written feasible plan for completion before the scheduled chemistry and 1 semester of biochemistry class matriculation date for which the applicant wishes to be 5. biology coursework to include 12 credits of: considered. This plan must be sent to the PA admissions a. 2 semesters of anatomy & physiology with labo- coordinator. ratory (from a biology or physiology depart- ment) 8 credits Applications which do not include this plan for prerequisite b. 1 semester of microbiology with laboratory completion will be considered incomplete and will not be 4 credits evaluated during the admissions cycle. 6. 4 credits of other biology or chemistry coursework at the 200 or higher level No transfer credit or advanced placement is allowed to 7. Prerequisite biology and chemistry may not be taken by replace any portion of the MPAS curriculum. an on-line or correspondence format. 8. medical terminology (on-line course acceptable) Applications are only valid for the admissions cycle during 9. minimum combined score (verbal + quantitative) of 900 which they are submitted. Individuals who wish to re-apply on the Graduate Record Examination during the admissions cycle of a subsequent year are 10. TOEFL required of all applicants when English is not the required to submit a new and complete application. first language 11. Mathematics to include a pre-calculus course (or higher) All applicants who are accepted for admission to the Rocky and a statistics/probability course (6 credits) Mountain College Master of Physician Assistant Studies 12. 6 credits earned in two different 3 credit social science program are required to submit official copies (i.e., not classes including one semester of psychology (develop- copies issued to the student) of their transcripts from all mental or abnormal highly recommended) institutions of higher education previously attended (includ- 13. one course in English composition (3 credits) ing non-U.S. schools). This set of transcripts is in addition to 14. 2000 hours of direct, hands-on patient care experience those submitted to CASPA.

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Master of Educational Leadership Acceptance into the program for either certification or comple- Stevie Schmitz, Director tion of a master's degree will also include a successful inter- Jo Swain, Assistant Professor view prior to admission. Christine Unquera, Program Assistant Master of Accountancy Program Admission to the master of educational leadership program is Anthony R. Piltz, Professor competitive and will be based on the following requirements Sandra L. Barz, Professor for admission. Complete the following if applying to the edu- Rockland J. Tollefson, Visiting Assistant Professor cational leadership program for certification only. A master's degree must have been earned at another institution: Traditional Graduate Admission • Complete a separate application for admission Applicants for the program who possess undergraduate degrees • Submit a current resume to include educational will be considered for admission based on the following: degrees/professional experiences as well as relevant • Possession of an earned bachelor’s degree from an accred- awards, publications, presentations or other achievements; ited institution. The candidate’s major field of study must • Submit one set of official transcripts from all degree-grant- be a field other than accounting. ing institutions and any institution where graded credits • Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or above have been received; • Completion of the GMAT Exam • Submit three professional reference forms (Rocky Mountain • Completion of the following nine prerequisite courses. College reference forms must be used) completed by: The cumulative GPA for the courses must be 3.0, or above 1. the applicant's principal 1. BSA201 Principles of Accounting I (or 2. a teacher the principal chooses, and equivalent) 3. a teacher of the applicant's choice. If the appli- 2. BSA202 Principles of Accounting II (or cant is not currently teaching, a supervisor must equivalent) be chosen who can describe the applicant's 3. ECO201 Principles of Macroeconomics (or work. equivalent) • Submit a photocopy of the applicant's valid (current) teach- 4. ECO202 Principles of Microeconomics (or ing certificate. If this certificate has expired, the applicant equivalent) will be required to submit a renewed certificate before apply- 5. BSA209 Basic Statistical Methods (or equiv- ing for the principal certificate. Interested individuals should alent) complete the following if they are interested in a master's- 6. BSA351 Financial Reporting I (or equivalent) level program in educational leadership: 7. BSA352 - Financial Reporting II (or equivalent) • Complete online application. Submit a copy to the educa- 8. BSA311 - Principles of Finance tional leadership program and to the education program; • Submit a current resume with a defined goal statement. The 3-2 Program Admission goal statement is 4-7 pages, double-spaced, which explains: Current RMC undergraduate students and undergraduate 1. the applicant's philosophy of education; transfers to RMC are subject to a two-tiered admission 2. qualities or characteristics of exemplary leaders; process. Students are first admitted to the Accounting 3. how the applicant demonstrates or embodies these Program for the fourth year of study then, contingent upon qualities or characteristics in his or her profession- sufficient academic progress, to the Master of Accountancy al experience; Program for the fifth year of study. The specific admission 4. why the applicant is applying to the Rocky requirements are: Mountain College educational leadership program • For admission to the Accounting Program, candidates must and wishes to become an educational leader in the have completed 90 semester-hours of college-level credit 21st century; and with a cumulative GPA of 2.75, or above. The 90 earned 5. what pledge of support from the applicant's credits must include: BSA201, BSA202, ECO201, school district has been secured and how the ECO202, BSA209, BSA351, BSA352, and BSA311. The applicant will arrange release time for the cumulative GPA for these eight courses must be 3.0, or internship required in the Rocky Mountain above. College program. • Upon completing 125 college-level credits, candidates are • Submit one set of official transcripts from all degree-grant- eligible for formal admission to the Master of ing institutions and any institution where the applicant has Accountancy Program. To be admitted, candidates must: received graded credits; 1. Complete the GMAT Exam • Submit three professional reference forms (Rocky Mountain 2. Be currently enrolled in the Accounting College reference forms must be used) completed by: Program and be in good academic standing. 1. the applicant's principal 2. a teacher the principal chooses, and Course Sequence 3. a teacher of the applicant's choice. If the appli- Courses are taught on a four semester rotating cycle. cant is not currently teaching, a supervisor must Therefore, the program will take a minimum of four semes- be chosen who can describe the applicant's work. ters to complete. Current RMC students will generally begin • Submit a photocopy of a valid (current) teaching certificate. the program in the first semester of the senior year (see 3-2 If the applicant's certificate has expired, he or she will be re- admission above). The program is designed to avoid any quired to submit a renewed certificate before applying for the sequencing problems, so a student may begin the program in principal certificate. any individual semester. The only prerequisite for any of the master’s level courses is BSA352 (Financial Reporting II).

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Jessica Francischetti the grade for the last course attempted will be used to com- Director of Financial Assistance pute the academic record.

Students who intend to apply for financial assistance must be Institutional and federal assistance is available to full-time accepted for admission to Rocky Mountain College (see the students up to the number of semesters it would take to nor- "admissions" section of the catalog). If a student is applying mally receive the degree they are seeking. If a student is in a for federal financial assistance, Rocky Mountain College four-year program, institutional aid will be granted for four will also need results from a completed Free Application for years. Federal guidelines expect students to complete their Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). With this form, the student's degree objective within 150 percent of the published length financial need and eligibility for the federal student financial of the educational program. For instance, a student enrolled aid programs and many Rocky Mountain College scholar- in a bachelor's degree program requiring 124 semester cred- ships/grants are determined. The FAFSA is available online, its in order to graduate could attempt up to 186 credits before or a paper FAFSA can be requested at the College's financial federal student financial aid would be terminated. Transfer aid office. The preferred method for completing the FAFSA credits will be included in the overall number of attempted is online. The College will receive the results electronically and completed credits. when a student lists Rocky Mountain College as a college choice. Students who wish to be considered for federal Satisfactory academic progress is reviewed at the end of financial assistance will need to complete the FAFSA each each semester, including summer terms. Students who fail to academic year that they attend Rocky Mountain College. maintain satisfactory academic progress during the semester will be placed on financial aid probation for the next semes- When a student's financial assistance eligibility has been ter enrolled. Students on probation may receive all financial determined, a financial assistance award notice will be aid except for federal or Rocky Mountain College work- mailed to new students. Returning students' award notices study aid for one semester and must meet the conditions of will made available online. A postcard with instructions probation. Students who fail to meet the conditions of their about accessing the online award will be mailed when the financial aid probation will be suspended from further finan- award is complete. All consumer information regarding the cial aid at Rocky Mountain College. award is also available online. Suspensions from work-study may be appealed to the direc- Satisfactory Academic Progress tor of financial assistance within 15 days of notification of The federal government and Rocky Mountain College suspension. A written appeal must include an explanation of require students to maintain satisfactory academic progress probationary status, a plan of action to meet the conditions toward a degree in order to continue receiving both federal of probation, and why working will not jeopardize that plan. and institutional financial aid. The following requirements A decision regarding the appeal will be sent by mail to the are consistently applied to all students, full-time or part- student in a timely manner. Any student who earns a GPA of time, who are receiving financial assistance: 1.00 or less during any term, regardless of his or her cumu- lative GPA, will be placed on academic probation or may be 1. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 1.75 suspended. If the student's cumulative GPA is at least a 2.00 until they have completed 26 credits, including transfer after earning less than a 1.00 GPA during any term, the stu- credits; dent will be put on financial aid probation. The student must 2. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 meet satisfactory academic progress by completing at least after completing 27 credits, including transfer credits. 67% of credits attempted with at least a 2.00 GPA during the Transfer students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of probationary semester in order to remove the financial aid 2.00 in the credits attempted at Rocky Mountain College. probation. The student may be suspended from all financial 3. Students must complete at least 67 percent of all credits aid if the conditions of probation are not met, regardless of attempted, including transfer credits. that student's cumulative GPA.

Grades of "I," "W," "F," "X," and "NP" are counted as cours- Financial assistance suspensions may be appealed to the es attempted but not successfully completed and will be director of financial assistance within 15 days of notification counted as such in the determination of completion ratios. If of suspension. Generally, appeals will be granted for extraor- a student completed a class with a grade of "I" during a pro- dinary circumstances beyond the student's ability to control, bationary semester, the actual grade will be registered, the such as prolonged illness or injury or death of an immediate student will receive credit for the course, and the grade will family member. The appeal must be in writing and be docu- be factored into the qualitative component. It is up to the stu- mented to the extent that proof exists. A decision regarding dent to notify financial aid personnel of this change in order the appeal will be sent to the student in a timely manner. to re-examine the student's probationary status. Noncredit Students on financial aid suspension may regain eligibility remedial courses are not considered when determining satis- for financial assistance by re-establishing the required GPA factory academic progress. When a student repeats a course, and/or completion ratios using their own resources.

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A student who repeatedly violates the standards for satisfac- 3.00 in order to keep academic scholarships. The complete tory academic progress may be suspended from further awarding policy is located in the financial aid office. financial aid eligibility at Rocky Mountain College without a probationary period. It is the responsibility of the student Athletic Grants are available for football, men's/women's to notify financial aid personnel when he or she has re-estab- basketball, men's/women's alpine skiing, men's/women's lished satisfactory academic progress. cross country, women's volleyball, women's golf, women's soccer, and cheerleading. Awards are made by the office of If a student does not maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a financial assistance in consultation with each sport's coach. 2.00 after completing his or her second academic year at Annual renewal of grants is determined by the coach. Rocky Mountain College (four semesters of attendance), the student will be suspended from all financial assistance with- Merit-Based Scholarships: These scholarships include but out a probationary period until the cumulative GPA is at least are not limited to: a 2.00. Academic Scholarship: This scholarship is based on academic performance and on a calculated Types of Financial Assistance index based on an ACT/SAT score and high school There are three types of financial assistance available to stu- GPA for incoming freshmen. Transfer students are dents attending Rocky Mountain College: awarded academic scholarships based on prior academic performance at their former school(s). 1. grants and scholarships 2. loans Students are eligible for only one institutionally 3. work opportunities funded academic scholarship each year. Students falling below a cumulative GPA of 3.00 will lose Grants and Scholarships their academic scholarship. Reinstatement of an Federal Pell Grant: Based on the demonstrated financial academic scholarship is at the discretion of the need of the student as determined by the federal government office of financial assistance and is dependent when a student submits the Free Application for Federal upon the availability of institutional funds. Student Aid (FAFSA). Other Grant and Scholarship Opportunities Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Annually Funded and Endowed Scholarships: (FSEOG): Based on the demonstrated financial need of the Rocky Mountain College funds students through student and awarded by the financial aid office as long as the generosity of many donors. Students will be funds are available. considered for these scholarships based on the information provided on their admissions applica- Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG): Students must tion. be a U.S citizen, eligible for the Pell Grant, be enrolled full time, and must have completed a rigorous course of study in Scholarship Eligibility: Rocky Mountain College high school. This grant is available to first- or second-year students obtaining their first baccalaureate degree students; second-year students must have a 3.0 cumulative who are in good academic standing and enrolled GPA. full-time are eligible for institutionally funded financial assistance for up to four years unless they National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain are enrolled in a five-year program. Students Talent Grants (SMART): Students must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled in a master's degree program are not eli- be eligible for the Pell Grant, be in their third or fourth aca- gible for institutionally funded financial assis- demic year, be enrolled full time, have a cumulative GPA of tance. Contact financial assistance personnel for at least 3.0, and be majoring in an eligible major. complete policies and procedures regarding finan- cial assistance. Institutional Grants and Scholarships: Rocky Mountain College provides institutional grants and scholarships from Scholarships not administered by Rocky Mountain College the College's financial resources based on financial need provide many students with aid to attend college. In most and/or merit. A student is not required to apply for federal cases the student must apply directly to the donor group. student assistance in order to be eligible for Rocky Mountain These grants must be reported to the office of financial assis- College financial assistance. The maximum institutional tance. Many Rocky Mountain College students have amount for which a student is eligible is awarded to the received help from such organizations as the Veterans incoming student and is guaranteed to the student within Administration, Indian Health Service, Social Security institutional packaging policy requirements. The student Administration, fraternal organizations, service clubs, and must be making satisfactory academic progress toward his or local and national churches. her degree and must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a

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Loans amount available is determined by subtracting total financial The Federal Perkins Loan program is awarded to students assistance from the cost of attendance. The interest rate is who have a high unmet need after all grant aid is awarded. fixed at 8.5%. Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is Because this is a federal program, the student must complete fully disbursed. For more information regarding this loan, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This please contact the financial aid office. loan is granted to the student by Rocky Mountain College. A student accepting a federal Perkins loan will sign a promis- The Grad PLUS loan is available to graduate students. The sory note before classes start. Loan funds are limited so the student must be credit worthy. The maximum amount avail- federal Perkins loan is awarded to students on a first-come, able is determined by subtracting the total financial assis- first-served basis. Repayment of the loan and accumulation tance from the cost of attendance. The interest rate is fixed of the 5% interest does not begin until nine months after the at 8.5%, and repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully student graduates, drops below half time or withdraws from disbursed. For more information, contact the office of finan- college. Cancellation provisions exist for students perform- cial assistance. ing certain types of volunteer work, teaching, military serv- ice, or law enforcement. Work Opportunities Work opportunities are available to qualified students in the The Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program form of work-study. Work-study will be awarded to eligible provides low-interest loans to students in order to pay for students as part of their financial aid package. Work-study is their educational expenses. Loan funds are available from available in various areas on campus or with off-campus participating lending institutions. The interest rate for all community service jobs such as reading and math tutors. loans borrowed after July 1, 1993 is variable with a cap of Although every effort is made to provide students with 8.25%. Loan borrowers must be aware they may be paying work-study jobs, the College cannot guarantee a student will different interest rates on loans when they go into repay- be able to earn the amount of money initially awarded. Job ment. The interest rate is stated on the master promissory availability, funding issues, and class schedules can prevent note. The Federal Family Education Loan program offers a student from participating in work-study. both subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans. Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid There are two types of work-study programs available. (FAFSA) in order to determine the type of student loan for 1. The Federal College Work-Study program is a federally which the student qualifies. funded, need-based program. Students who complete a FAFSA and have need may be awarded federal work- A subsidized Stafford student loan is need-based. Interest on study. loans borrowed is paid by taxpayers, and the principal pay- 2. The Rocky Mountain College Work-Study program also ment is deferred while the student is attending college at offers work-study to those students who do not apply for least half time. or qualify for federal assistance.

An unsubsidized Stafford student loan is not based on need. Off-campus employment is available throughout the Billings Interest accrues to the student when the loan is disbursed. area. The career services office receives inquiries for all off- The principal payment is deferred while the student is campus job opportunities. attending college at least half time. The student borrower is responsible for the interest by either paying the interest or asking the lender to capitalize the interest when the student goes into repayment. Independent students and those dependent students whose parents have been denied a parent loan may be eligible to borrow additional unsubsidized Stafford loan amounts. The financial aid office determines eligibility for either of the above loans. The type of loan for which the student is eligible will be included with the finan- cial aid award letter with instructions regarding lenders and loan amounts requested. The student will complete a master promissory note the first time a loan is borrowed.

Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is also part of the Federal Family Education Loan program. As the name states, the parent is the borrower. This loan is not based on need and all families are eligible to apply. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) does not need to be completed if the parent so desires. The maximum

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The board of trustees of Rocky Mountain College reserves the right to change the fee schedule without prior notice. For the 2009-2010 academic year tuition and fee schedule, see the office of the chief financial officer.

2009-2010 Academic Year Schedule Tuition and general fees (12-19) $9834.00 Tuition, part-time (per credit) 820.00 Tuition, summer session (per credit) 331.00 Teacher Recertification program (summer; per credit) 115.00 Academic lab fee (per semester) 59.00 Campus technology fee 35.00 ASRMC student government fee (per semester) 55.00 ASRMC publication fee (per year) 25.00 Audit fee (per course) 105.00 Audit fee, age 60 or above (per course) 62.00 "Explore College During High School" tuition (per credit) 148.00 Credit for prior learning portfolio evaluation/development fee 200.00 Non-traditional credit transcripting fee (per credit) 39.00 CLEP/DANTES fee (per credit) 39.00 DANTES test fee (per test) 75.00 CLEP test fee (per test) 70.00 ACT test fee (per test) 30.00 Study Abroad Fee (outgoing-includes ISEP) 150.00 ISEP Exchange Fee (outgoing) 405.00 International Orientation (incoming – not ISEP students) 150.00

Miscellaneous Fees Admissions deposit (applied to tuition, non-refundable) 250.00 Application fee (non-refundable; waived for online applications) 35.00 International student application fee 40.00 Late registration/validation fee 100.00 Graduation application fee 75.00 Late graduation application fee 25.00 Transcript Fee (each) 7.00 Transcript Rush Fee (each) 15.00 ID card replacement 5.00 Parking card replacement 10.00 MMR injections 10.00 Overload fee (per credit over 19 credits) 820.00 Returned check fee (per check) 25.00 Online course fee (fully online) 54.00 Education student transcript review and licensure audit 75.00

Page - 17 - Tuition and Fees Housing Fees (per semester) Aviation Lab Fees Widenhouse Hall Flight orientation AVS170 800.00 Single 1751.00 Private Pilot Flight Lab AVS153 9800.00 Double 1545.00 Winter Survival AVS 243 20.00 Triple 1339.00 Instrument Rating flight Lab AVS253 8800.00 Quad 1185.00 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab I AVS272 4000.00 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab II AVS273 4800.00 Anderson Hall Commercial Pilot Flight Lab III AVS274 6200.00 Large single 1545.00 Search Pilot Clinic AVS 322 75.00 Small single 1082.00 Altitude Chamber Training AVS 343 5700.00 Double 1082.00 150.00Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab Triple 824.00 AVS361 (FAA part 141) Jorgenson Hall Instrument Flight Instructor AVS362 (FAA part 3100.00 Cost differs for each unit. Refer to the housing office. 141) Apartment deposit 450.00 Multi-Engine Flight Instructor AVS363 (FAA 8400.00 part 61) Rimview Hall Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab AVS371 3900.00 (FAA part 61) Private room (4-room suite) 1854.00 Residence hall deposit 150.00 Instrument Flight Instructor AVS372 (FAA part 1500.00 61) Forfeiture (residence hall contract penalty) 150.00 Multi-Engine Flight Instructor AVS373 (FAA 2500.00 part 61) The above housing fees include a $10 per semester residence life fee. Multi-Engine rating Flight Lab AVS376 5700.00 Crew Resource Management with Lab AVS404 450.00 Residence Board Meal Plans (per semester) Air Transportation & Flight Operations AVS 405 50.00 19 meals/week (the carte blanche meal plan) 1695.00 Intercollegiate flight team 250.00 10 meals/week 1497.00 Cost per flight hour 100 meals total 754.00 Piper Archer III 125.00 50 meals total 414.00 Beechcraft Bonanza 165.00 Piper Seminole 215.00 Insurance for athletics (per year) ...... 160.00 Foreign student health and accident insurance In the event of a significant increase in the price of fuel, a fuel (per semester) ...... Varies surcharge could be added to the cost of each hour of flight to Private music fee (per semester hour) ...... 200.00 reflect current prices. P.E. activities (refer to course schedule) Other Fees: Fees for supplies and services will be charged to the student as necessary in certain programs. Education Program Fees Field practicum fee 52.00 There are inherent risks involved in the athletic programs offered by the College. Students are required to carry extra sec- Student teaching fee (K-12) 283.00 ondary insurance coverage to participate and to sign a waiver Student teaching fee (Elementary) 250.00 indicating their understanding of the risk. Student teaching fee (Secondary) 250.00 The student pays the equestrian boarding fee to Rocky Mountain College. A non-refundable student deposit paid by Equestrian Fees the student to Rocky Mountain College on or before July 1 Equestrian boarding deposit (per semester; guarantees stalls. The College requires full payment of the paid against boarding fee) boarding fee within five days of the beginning of the semester. Returning students 300.00 The boarding fee (per semester, per horse) is $2380.00 for a New students 500.00 stall. The vet/farrier deposit is also required at the beginning of Equestrian boarding fee (per semester) 2480.00 each semester. The equestrian stall schedule for each semester begins two days prior to registration for classes and ends the Equestrian vet/farrier deposit 300.00 last day of finals week. Equestrian summer boarding fee 1000.00

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Applied Management Science applied to any balance due Rocky Mountain College, or in the case of no balance, will be returned to the student at the (Degree Completion) end of the academic year. Likewise, excess charges on the Degree completion students can pay the semester's tuition deposit account will be placed on the student's regular and fees at registration or sign up for a payment plan through account statement. Excess deposits will be processed within the College. Contact a student accounts representative at 60 days of the completion of the spring semester. 406-657-1016 to enroll in the payment plan option. Enrollment deposit (applied to tuition, non- 100.00 Validation and Payment Terms refundable) Validation is the process of paying tuition and fees and con- Tuition (per semester) 4988.00 firming enrollment at Rocky Mountain College. Validation occurs in the student accounts office before the beginning of Credit for prior learning (per credit) 39.00 each semester. All students must validate regardless of Academic lab fee 50.00 whether fees are paid by financial aid or scholarships. A late validation fee of $100 is assessed to students not validated Materials fee 25.00 by 5 p.m. on the validation deadline (see the academic cal- Overload fee (non-applied management courses 415.67 endar). A student may attend classes only if he or she is val- per credit) idated.

The College offers two payment methods: Physician Assistant Studies 1. Full Payment at time of validation. Rocky Mountain College's regular fees apply to students in 2. Installment Payment Plan divides the semester's tuition, the physician assistant program except as noted below: fees, and room and board charges into four payments. The Application fee (non-refundable, to CASPA) 35.00 first payment is due in full at the time of validation. First summer term tuition (per credit) 820.00 Subsequent monthly payments of the principal plus a 1% Fall tuition and fees (12-19 credits) 12044.00 finance charge are due by the 10th of each month. Failure to Spring tuition and fees (12-19 credits) 12044.00 make monthly payments may result in declaring all remain- Fall summer semester tuition and fees (12-19 12044.00 ing installments due and payable. If the student withdraws credits) from school and the budget payment plan contract is not paid in full, any refund due the student is applied first to the Physician assistant masters assessment fee 710.00 unpaid balance of the contract. Withdrawal from school does (included in tuition) not void the contract. Physician assistant clinical training (included in 1500.00 tuition) Student Account Policies Enrollment deposit (applied to tuition, non- 1000.00 No student is allowed to validate or attend classes if he or refundable) she currently has a balance due to the College, excluding the amount due Rocky Mountain College as it relates to the fed- eral Perkins loan program. Master of Educational Leadership Students can elect to pay the semester's tuition and fees in It is the student's responsibility to remain current in payment full at registration or may sign up for a payment plan through of charges to his or her account. the College. Contact the student accounts representative at 406-657-1016 to enroll in the payment plan option. The privilege of attending classes may be denied for failure Financial aid is available to those who quality. Call the to pay account balances or failure to make payments in financial aid office at 406-657-1031 for more information. accordance with the installment payment plan contract. A hold is placed on a student's transcripts with account bal- Payment Policies ances due and removed only when the obligation is cleared. Tuition (per semester) 9100.00 Rocky Mountain College will not release the transcript of anyone subject to such a hold.

Deposits Past due accounts can result in financial suspension and/or The admissions deposit (non-refundable) for all Rocky the account being turned over to a collection agency or attor- Mountain College students, including degree completion ney. The College reserves the right to add to the debt any col- and physician assistant students, is applied toward the stu- lection and court costs subsequently associated with collec- dent's account and is valid for the next academic year. tion of the debt.

The residence hall deposit will be refunded within 60 days Return of Title IV Funds - Return of Institutional Funds of termination of the housing contract, provided satisfactory When a student withdraws before 60% of the semester elaps- evacuation conditions have been met. es, the College must return to the Department of Education any unearned federal financial aid funds up to the unearned The veterinarian/farrier deposit is applied to veterinarian and percentage of institutional charges for the portion of the peri- farrier charges. Excess credit on the deposit account will be od the student did not complete. Federal dollars which need

Page - 19 - Tuition and Fees to be returned will be applied in the following order: unsub- sidized federal Stafford loan, subsidized federal Stafford Other Refunds after the "Add" Deadline loan, federal Perkins loan, federal PLUS loan, federal Pell No financial adjustment is made for credit load reduction grant, federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, after the last day to add a course, unless the academic vice and Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership program president has ordered the reduction. funds. The calculation of the return of these funds may result in the student owing a balance to either the College and/or the federal government.

If the student owes a balance to the College, the amount is due at the time of withdrawal. Arrangements for monthly payments may be set up if the student cannot pay the total amount. The student will not be able to validate his or her enrollment, attend future classes, or obtain transcripts or diplomas until the balance is either paid in full or satisfacto- ry payment arrangements have been made. If the student owes an overpayment to the Department of Education, the College will report the amount owed to the Department of Education through the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). The student will not be eligible for future federal financial aid funds until payment arrangements have been set up with the Department of Education or until the over- payment has been paid in full.

The withdrawal calculation for those students receiving institutional assistance or those receiving no assistance, who withdraw from the College before they have completed 60% of the term will be evaluated in the same manner as a student receiving federal financial aid.

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Brad Nason, Vice President Other Groups Dean of Student Life Other performing groups such as the opera workshop, brass quintet, woodwind quintet, four-hand and eight-hand piano The primary responsibility of college students is academic ensemble, and jazz quintet are often formed during the year achievement. However, the broadly educated citizen to supplement the program. requires non-academic experiences also. Rocky Mountain College, through its co-curricular program, offers each stu- Publications dent an opportunity for personal and social growth outside of The College newspaper, the Top of the Rock, is printed the classroom. monthly, and staff membership is open to all interested stu- dents. Soliloquy, a collection of students' poetry, fiction, and The College recognizes the educational value of these co- artwork, is published each spring, and all students are invit- curricular activities. Through them, the student may gain an ed to submit their work. A yearbook is published each spring understanding of fellow students, increase his or her desire by interested student staff membership (open to all). to serve the world, and acquire the technique of living and working with others. Student Government The Associated Students of Rocky Mountain College Cultural Opportunities (ASRMC) consists of all students who register for six or The cultural advantages of the Billings metropolitan area can more credit hours and such others as choose to pay the mem- make an important contribution to the student's educational bership fee. ASRMC operates under a constitution available progress. The Billings Symphony, the Symphony Chorale, here or from the office of the vice president/dean for student and the Billings Studio Theatre (on campus) afford opportu- life. The ASRMC governing council is the executive board nities for participation by qualified students as well as an aes- of the associated students, duly elected and appointed in thetic appreciation gained by attending concerts and produc- accordance with the ASRMC constitution. The executive tions. The Alberta Bair Theater regularly presents nationally committee consists of the president, vice president, financial touring musicals and performances of classical and contem- administrator, and secretary. The student senate consists of porary music and theater. The galleries at the Yellowstone Art 12 senators representing various campus constituencies. Center and Western Heritage Center are open to students and Three standing committees, appointed by the executive provide a basis for the exploration and appreciation of council, are responsible for social, cultural/political, and Western art. The Audubon lecture series, special programs at publication activities and events. other educational institutions, and varied presentations of civic-minded groups are among the finest in Montana. Theatre Students perform as many as three mainstage shows per Cultural Series year, often using the 260-seat Billings Studio Theatre on The cultural series events held on campus supplement the campus. A number of student-directed plays are also per- College's objectives as a church-related, liberal arts school formed in Losekamp Hall's Taylor Auditorium throughout concerned with the development of the student in every facet the year. of his or her personality. Clubs and Organizations Students are encouraged to augment their formal instruction Alpha Chapter, Pi Kappa Delta-National Honorary with a wide variety of programs, including chapel, concerts, Forensics Fraternity lectures, and similar performances. Cultural events stimulate Rocky Mountain College's chapter, established in 1920, was an appreciation of the role of aesthetic values and of moral the first Montana chapter. and spiritual qualities in contemporary life. Speakers on campus include authorities in areas not included in the Alpha Eta Rho National Aviation Fraternity College's curriculum as well as those individuals especially This fraternity provides students majoring in aviation an qualified to speak on critical contemporary issues. opportunity to become more knowledgeable about careers in aviation by sponsoring activities and programs of interest to Student Activities the aviation student. Scholarships are available to members. The Concert Band The concert band is a combination wind ensemble and pep Ambassador's Club band. The wind ensemble rehearses and performs selected The Ambassador's Club members assist the admissions band literature; the pep band supports the athletic functions office and represent the College to prospective students and of the College. their families.

The Concert Choir American Indian Cultural Association (AICA) The concert choir is the foundation of choral study at the col- AICA provides a social outlet to ease the transition into both lege. Choristers rehearse daily, sing for church services, and the academic and social aspects of the College experience. present special programs. The choir tours annually. The club strives for unity of purpose in promoting and pre- serving American Indian values, beliefs, and traditions. The Jazz Ensemble The jazz ensemble performs in a variety of big band styles. The ensemble tours annually.

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American Indian Science and Engineering Society students stay closely affiliated with their church, succeed in (AISES) their studies, and achieve a balanced life while on campus. AISES is a private, nonprofit organization that nurtures the LDSSA provides Latter-Day Saint students with meaningful building of community by bridging science and technology activities which are consistent with church standards. with traditional native values. The society helps American Indian students with the academic, financial, and social Music Club challenges of college life. Music club members receive an opportunity for profession- al development, learn about the privileges and responsibili- Aviation Ambassadors ties of the music education profession, and become acquaint- Students provide tours to prospective students, speak in ed with leaders in music education. schools, represent the Rocky Mountain College aviation pro- gram at state aviation conferences, and promote the program Newman Club to the public. The Newman Club affords Catholic students an opportunity to get together for prayer and discussion. Mass and dinner is BACCHUS held once a month, usually at a faculty home. The club The Rocky Mountain college BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol encourages students to become involved in community and Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) church activities. focuses on alcohol abuse prevention and other student health and safety issues. Through education and activities designed Non-Traditional Students Club to increase awareness of changing student health and safety The goal of this club is to develop a community of students issues, BACCHUS focuses on the development and promo- who have had other life experiences before returning to col- tion of positive lifestyles and decision-making skills. lege. Members receive an opportunity to support one anoth- er via social activities and using their combined wisdom Chemistry Club about the everyday demands on the nontraditional student. The purpose of the chemistry club is to bring awareness of Non¬-trads meet regularly to plan activities and events to chemistry and science to the Rocky Mountain College and meet the interests of the group. Billings communities. Members participate in on-campus activities (mole day activities, demonstrations, etc.) and in OISTERS outreach activities with local school children. And we eat a The Rocky Mountain College OISTERS (Organization of lot of pizza. The chemistry club is open to all students at Interested Students Toward Environmentally Responsible Rocky Mountain College, not just chemistry majors and Solutions) strives to raise environmental awareness on cam- minors. pus with activities throughout the year and special events on Earth Day. The club also coordinates a campus-wide recy- Equestrian Club cling program. Open to anyone interested in environmental This club enables members to become better horse people issues. through events, live competition, horse shows, and fundrais- ing activities to promote equestrian studies. Intercollegiate Flight Team The flight team gives students in the aviation program an Geology Club opportunity to compete in the National Intercollegiate Flying The purpose of the Geology Club is to learn about and enjoy Association regional and national flight meets with other geology outside of the formal classroom setting. Members collegiate aviation programs. participate in field trips to places of geologic interest and enjoy other activities related to geology. Geology Club is Residence Hall Association (RHA) open to all students, not just Geology majors and minors. RHA serves to encourage the College's residents to voice concerns, suggestions, and feedback; get involved in deci- Intervarsity Christian Fellowship sion making; govern themselves; create policies and pro- The mission of this organization is to build a collegiate fel- grams to educate themselves about current issues; and help lowship that will engage the campus in its ethnic diversity create a learning community within the residence halls. with the gospel of Jesus Christ and develop disciples who embody Biblical values. Ski Club The ski club provides a basis for students with similar ski Investing Club interests to meet socially. It also teaches non-skiing students Students assist in managing an endowment of approximate- how to ski downhill and cross-country each academic year. ly $200,000. This endowment was funded through the gen- The ski club familiarizes students with the role of skiing in erous gift of a Rocky Mountain College alumnus. Students tourism and recreation in Montana and the Northwest. apply financial management concepts acquired in investing courses. These concepts include stock analysis and asset Sojourner Club allocation. Proceeds from the endowment fund student The Sojourner Club promotes intercultural understanding scholarships. within the College and in the community. The club, com- posed of international and domestic students, sponsors vari- Latter-Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) ous activities and events on campus that relate to internation- The goal of this club is to help all Latter-Day Saint college al and intercultural issues.

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Student Theater Association of Rocky (STARs) tional plans that lead to the successful completion of a STARs provides additional opportunities beyond mainstage degree and the development of an interest in lifelong learn- shows to students interested in theater. In addition, it spon- ing. More information is available in the Rocky Mountain sors various events STARs provides sound and entertain- College Advising Manual. ment for many campus events. Counseling Services Student Alumni Association Rocky Mountain College counseling services are available The mission of the SAA is to nourish the relationship to all students. The counseling center provides support for between current and future alumni. To that end, SAA strives students experiencing personal, social, or adjustment diffi- to establish contact between the two groups by providing culties. The campus counselors also sponsor special events networking opportunities and utilizing alumni as on- and and programming within the College community and pro- off-campus resources. The SAA also produces the College vide referrals to community resources. directory in conjunction with ASRMC. Career Services Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) The career services office provides assistance to students in SIFE provides Rocky Mountain College students the oppor- career awareness and decision-making, career-educational tunity to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication planning, and job searching. In addition, the career services skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the princi- office maintains a current list of full and part-time jobs, ples of free enterprise. Members may attend a regional col- internships, and seasonal work available to Rocky Mountain lege competition and career fair to demonstrate their abili- College students. Information is accessible from the career ties. services website. Career services assists students in estab- lishing credentials, developing resume-writing and inter- If students are interested in becoming involved in any of viewing skills, and making contact with employers. these clubs or activities or want more information, contact Brad Nason, vice president/dean for student life, or the Internships facilitated by career services provide students at ASRMC office. the junior and senior level an opportunity to work off-cam- pus for a qualified employer and earn college credit in their Campus Ministry major or minor fields. Upon successful completion of the Rocky Mountain College is committed to the concept that internship, students will have: faith development and academic achievement go hand-in- • applied theory to practical work situations; hand. To that end, the College – along with students, facul- • tested their aptitude and interest in a particular field; ty, and staff – will strive to provide a variety of opportunities • used skills in a work environment directly applicable to a for people to study and grow. Throughout the College, the career; and Christian spirit and Christian ideals are affirmed. Special • demonstrated characteristics of professionalism required in emphasis is placed on the ministries of the three supporting a specific career field. denominations: the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Methodist Church, and the United Church of Christ. An internship usually lasts a full semester (3.5 months), depending on the position. For every 45 hours worked dur- In collaboration with student leaders, faculty, and staff mem- ing the internship, one semester hour is earned. General bers, opportunities for worship, study and discussion groups, requirements for the internship program include the follow- retreats, lectures, and community and international service ing: are provided. Participation and leadership in all activities are • Students must have achieved at least a 2.00 cumulative open to everyone. Rocky Mountain College strives to pro- GPA and achieved a 2.25 GPA within the major; vide an atmosphere in which students, faculty, and staff can • Students are required by faculty to complete both an grow in Christian discipleship, or can shape their own reli- assignment that coincides with the internship experience, gious perspective and grow in personal and social awareness as well as an internship orientation; as well as service. • Students may register for up to 15 semester hours of intern- ship credit with the approval of a faculty member; and Support Services • Students must be registered for an internship by the first As an institution grounded in the liberal arts, Rocky day of classes for the semester in which they will be Mountain College is interested primarily in the development interning. of the whole person. A caring, personal atmosphere fosters this development. Students are encouraged to seek the coun- The following is a guide for students to use to plan for the sel of any faculty member, and special counseling services internship experience: through the vice president/dean of student life office and • Discuss the internship with an academic advisor and decide services for academic success (SAS). Residence hall staff on an appropriate time to register for the internship. also provides support in educational, vocational, social, and • If the student plans to register for a fall internship, he or she personal matters. should meet with career services by March 15 of the pre- vious academic year. If the student plans to register for a Academic Advising spring or summer internship, he or she should meet with The primary purpose of the Academic Advising program is career services by October 15. to assist students in the development of meaningful educa-

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Some internship opportunites require extensive advance International students are required to have adequate med- planning (one year or more in advance). It is the responsibil- ical/health insurance. After a student is admitted to the ity of the student to arrange for housing and transportation if College, a packet describing minimum benefits will be pro- the student plans to intern outside of Billings. vided.

Disability Services Services for Academic Success Rocky Mountain College is committed to assuring an equal Services for academic success (SAS) is a federally funded educational opportunity for students with disabilities. The TRIO program providing the skills and support needed for dean of students serves as the Section 504/ADA coordinator eligible students to successfully complete college. SAS pro- for the College. Undergraduate students should request vides a comprehensive support program tailored to meet a accommodations through the services for academic success student's individual needs. Services are free to participants (SAS) office (657-1070). and include tutoring; academic, career, and personal coun- seling; supplemental instruction; cultural and academic Graduate students should request accommodations through enrichment opportunities; use of computer labs; graduate the office of the dean of students (657-1018). These offices school counseling; and accommodations for students with provide accommodations in accordance with Section 504 physical and/or learning disabilities. SAS also offers devel- and ADA regulations to ensure that all courses, programs, opmental coursework in mathematics, writing, and study services, and facilities are accessible to students with dis- skills. abilities. Students are responsible for identifying them- selves, providing documentation, and requesting reasonable To be eligible for the program, participants must meet one of accommodations. (For further details see the disability serv- the following criteria: ices section under "general policies.") 1. a low-income threshold; 2. a first-generation college student (neither parent complet- Admissions Process ed a baccalaureate degree); There is no separate admissions process for students with 3. a physical disability or a learning disability. disabilities. Students apply through the regular admissions process and must meet the College's admissions criteria. Participants must also be U.S. citizens and demonstrate an academic need for the program. International Student and Scholar Services The office of international programs provides services for The program is located in the Fortin Education Center and is foreign students and scholars,including pre-departure infor- staffed by a director and four academic specialists. mation, orientation programs upon arrival, a resource hand- Enrollment is limited to 250 participants. To determine eligi- book, initial academic advising, and assistance with employ- bility and/or apply, contact SAS at (406) 657-1070 and ask ment and internships. The office also provides events and for an application form. activities through which the culture of Montana can be explored. Housing and Residence Life The office of housing and residence life serves to ensure that Student Health Service residence life facilities allow students to live in safe, com- The College maintains a health service office in Fortin fortable surroundings that are conducive to the pursuit of Center on a half-time basis under the direction of a nurse academic excellence; develop programs which address stu- practitioner and consulting physician. Examinations, the dents' cultural, emotional, intellectual, occupational, physi- diagnosis of minor illness, and the primary treatment of cal, social, and spiritual needs; integrate residence life with injuries are available to all students at no charge. Prior to students' academic experiences and self-awareness; and enrollment, every student must submit a completed medical encourage opportunities that permit students to interact with history form and provide documentation of two MMR inoc- residents of different lifestyles and cultural backgrounds. ulations. As a residential College, all first- and second-year students The student must assume the cost of illness and injury enrolled in nine semester hours or more are required to live requiring hospitalization or other referrals. The College is on campus. This requirement is based upon long-term not responsible in the case of accidents incurred by students research that indicates greater success among on-campus in pursuit of their work, on field trips, involved in athletics, students. Exceptions to this policy include married students, or participating in any other student activity. students 21 years of age or older on the first day of fall semester classes, or students living in the Billings area with Student Insurance their parents. All students are encouraged to carry personal health insur- ance. The College does not offer an institutional health poli- The above mentioned residency requirements imply a con- cy; therefore, students should contact an independent insur- tractual agreement between the student and the College for ance agent to secure health insurance coverage. A free the academic year, while school is in session. In addition, brochure on college student health insurance is available in students living in College housing must participate in an the student services office. approved board plan in order to promote healthy eating habits. There will be no financial adjustment for room changes after the sixth week of the semester.

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Residence Halls Intramural and Outdoor Recreation The Anderson-Widenhouse complex is comprised of two co- Rocky's intramural and outdoor recreation programs provide educational residence halls for freshman, joined by an students with experiences that encourage the development of annex. Rimview Hall residents must have at least sophomore a healthy balance between physical and mental needs, both status. in the present and for a lifetime. The recreational experi- ences permit students to discover goals experientially while Applications for room reservations for new students are becoming more aware of themselves and their environment. made through the office of admissions in connection with other admissions procedures. Assignments are made and fur- Outdoor Recreation Activities ther correspondence relating to room assignments are han- The outdoor recreation program includes organized outings, dled through the office of housing and residence life. a resource center, academic classes, seminars, and lectures. Assignments are made in the order in which room deposits Among activities offered are skiing trips to Red Lodge and are received. Returning students make their room reserva- Big Sky; river rafting, kayaking, and canoeing on the tions in the spring of the year preceding occupancy, and new Yellowstone River; and hiking in the Beartooth Mountains. students are assigned in early summer with notification let- ters sent in July and August. The College reserves the right Intramural Athletics to change a student's room assignment. The intramural athletics program offers both individual and team sport activities that include soccer, basketball, tennis, Rooms are furnished with bunkable beds, mattresses, golf, racquetball, softball, and volleyball. Leisure and infor- dressers, desks, closets, and chairs. Students furnish blan- mal recreation such as open swimming, an indoor climbing kets, sheets, pillows, pillowcases, towels, rugs, and other wall, and kayak pool sessions are also offered. personal items. In addition, a microwave and refrigerator are provided for Rimview and Widenhouse suites. Laundry Intercollegiate Athletics facilities are available in each of the residence halls free of Rocky Mountain College is a member of the National charge. Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the . Rocky Mountain College's approximately 180 Apartments student athletes participate in eight varsity sports, including Jorgenson Hall apartments offer an alternative to students football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, men's eligible to live off campus. These apartments, typically 728 and women's ski racing, men's and women's golf, men’s and square feet, are unfurnished and include a living room, women’s cross country and men’s and women's soccer. All kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and study area. Units are student athletes are required to purchase insurance (see the leased to an individual student, who in turn may share the "Tuition and Fees" section of the catalog). A primary goal of costs with a roommate or live with his or her family. Leases Rocky intercollegiate sports is to encourage success on the are available through December 31, or June 30, of any year. athletic field and in the classroom, carrying on the Rocky Information about prices and applications are available at the Mountain College tradition of the scholar-athlete. office of housing and residence life. General Policies Food Service Rocky Mountain College does not discriminate on the basis Several options are available for all members of the Rocky of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability or Mountain College community. The McDonald Commons is sexual orientation in admissions or its policies and/or pro- open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through grams, employment or other activities. Thursday; 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Harassment and Discrimination Policy holidays when classes are in session. The Commons features Members of the Rocky Mountain College community have hot entrees, soups, salads, bagels, cereals, sandwich bars, the right to work and study in an environment free of harass- beverages, baked goods, and ice cream. ment and discrimination. Rocky Mountain College strongly disapproves of and forbids the harassment of students and The carte blanche meal plan (recommended) allows unlimit- employees. The College will not tolerate discrimination or ed access to the Commons when it is open. The 10-meal plan harassment, which includes discrimination or harassment allows the user any ten visits to the Commons each week. based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, dis- Students who live off-campus or in Jorgenson or Rimview ability, or sexual orientation. may purchase a block of 50 or 100 meals to be used over the course of the year. To encourage healthy eating habits, Student claims of harassment and discrimination should be Anderson and Widenhouse residents are required to pur- reported to the dean of students office, who will determine chase the carte blanche or the 10-meal plan. These plans are an appropriate course of action based on the nature of the available through the office of housing and residence life. claim, which may include filing a charge of harassment as outlined in the student judicial system or referring the com- In addition, the "munch money" program allows individuals plaint via the complaint resolution procedure outlined below. to purchase a declining balance plan at a 10% discounted Student claims of harassment or discrimination by an rate. "Munch money" can be used in the McDonald employee of the College will be addressed in conjunction Commons or in the Sodexho Grill and can be purchased with the dean of students (administration and staff) or the directly through the food service office. provost's office (faculty). Page - 25 - Campus Life

Any student who has a question or concern that he or she is The Complaint Process being or has been harassed or discriminated against should The timetable set forth below is approximate. The investiga- contact the dean of students office (657-1018) or one of the tive officer may, at his or her discretion, allow additional liaisons listed below. The liaisons have training that can help time for any of the steps noted. identify the types of behavior, verbal or physical, that consti- 1. Within three working days of receiving the written com- tute harassment and discrimination and will assist in deter- plaint, the investigative officer will consult with the com- mining an appropriate response to an alleged incident. For plainant and with the accused, and others if appropriate, instances involving alleged sexual misconduct, refer to the in order to ascertain the facts and views of both parties. sexual harassment policy in the student handbook located on 2. Within ten to fourteen working days from the date on the College's homepage under current students. which the complaint was filed, the investigative officer or a panel (see panel composition below) will conduct an Students may contact one of the following College commu- inquiry and prepare a report, in confidence, summarizing nity members if they have questions or concerns about the relevant evidence. harassment and discrimination: 3. When a complaint is brought, either the complainant, the accused, or the investigative officer may choose to refer Dean of Students ...... 657-1018 the matter to be formally heard, at any point prior to final Academic Vice President/Provost ...... 657-1020 disposition by the president of the College, by a five-per- Vice President Enrollment Services ...... 657-1032 son panel appropriate to the position of the accused (see Services for Academic Success ...... 657-1070 panel composition below). Director of Human Resources ...... 657-1160 4. The report of the investigative officer or panel will be sent to the president of the College and shown to the com- Complaint Resolution Procedure plainant and to the accused. Within five working days The following represents the procedure for resolving inci- thereafter, the complainant and the respondent may each dents where harassment or discrimination has been alleged. submit a final statement to the president of the College concerning the report. Informal Resolution 5. The investigative officer or panel may at any point dismiss Individuals are encouraged to contact the offending party a complaint if it is found to be clearly without merit. The directly if they are comfortable doing so. If, however, an complainant may appeal this determination using appeal individual is not comfortable with informal or direct con- procedures outlined in this policy. frontation, the formal complaint procedure is available. 6. Within five working days after the submission of any final statements from the complainant and the accused, the Formal Complaint president of the College will decide whether a violation 1. Students, faculty, and staff may bring formal complaints of this policy has occurred, and if so what the conse- to designated officers. For students with a complaint, the quences shall be. These may range from reprimand, sus- investigative officer is the vice president for student serv- pension or probation, to termination or expulsion. ices/dean of students. For faculty with a complaint, the 7. If the accused individual is one of the potential investiga- investigative officer is the vice president for academic tive officers, or an administrator at the College, or if the affairs/provost. For staff with a complaint, the investiga- president of the College believes it appropriate in any tive officer is the director of human resources. Any one case, the College may employ an independent investiga- of the investigative officers named above may be appoin- tor. Such an independent investigator will report directly ted by the president of the College to investigate a com- to the president of the College. plaint if the investigator originally contacted encounters a 8. If the accused is the president of the College or is a mem- conflict of interest or of time. Other investigative officers ber of the board of trustees, then the matter shall be inves- may be designated by the president of the College as tigated by an independent investigator and reported to a needed. special committee of the board of trustees for final deter- 2. The complainant may have another member of the Rocky mination. community or a friend present information at discussions of the complaint. 3. After discussion with the designated officer, the com- plainant submits a signed petition describing the com- plaint and requesting a formal investigation. In some cases it may be appropriate for the designated officer to draft the petition. 4. The petition will be shown to the accused person, who may then file a written response. This response will in turn be shown to the complainant. 5. The proceedings described here are not those of a court of law and the participation of legal counsel is not permitted during these discussions.

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Panel Composition Protection of Rights Both parties will be informed of the facts developed in the Accused Composition of Panel course of the investigation and will be promptly informed Faculty Investigative officer, four members of the about the final outcome of the proceedings. member faculty judicial council and one person of the president's choice. To the extent reasonably possible, all proceedings will be Administrator Ad hoc panel of five persons appointed by conducted in a way calculated to protect the confidentiality interests of both parties. Moreover, all reasonable action will the president. One panel member must be be taken to ensure that the complainant and those testifying the investigative officer and at least two on behalf of either party will suffer no retaliation as a result of the members must be from the presi- of their actions. dent's council. Other Investigative officer, three staff chosen by In the event that the allegations are not substantiated, all rea- employee the director of personnel, and one person sonable steps will be taken to restore the accused if he or she of the president's choice. may have been damaged by the proceedings. If a com- plainant is found to have been intentionally dishonest in Student Investigative officer, two RA's from hous- making the allegations or to have made allegations mali- ing and two students from the student ciously, the complainant is subject to institutional discipline. council appointed by the vice president for student services. Sexual Harassment Policy It is the policy of the College to provide a working, learning, and teaching environment free from unlawful harassment of Appeals Related to Harassment or Discrimination any kind, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment of Following the disposition of a case, any party who is dissat- any student, on or off campus, is prohibited and will not be isfied with the decision may appeal by submitting a state- tolerated. Retaliation against a person who reports or com- ment to the chair of the board of trustees within 30 days stat- plains about harassment, or who participates in the investi- ing with specificity the reasons for his or her dissatisfaction. gation of a harassment complaint, is also prohibited. The chair, within 30 days of submission of such a request, shall either affirm the decision or submit the matter to a spe- The director of human resources will distribute copies of this cial committee of the board of trustees to review the finding policy to all current students and to all those who join the of violation or non-violation and/or the nature and extent of College community. A periodic notice will be sent to facul- sanctions invoked by the president of the College. ty, staff, and students to remind them of the policy. A copy of the policy will be distributed at new student orientation, and Appeals will be based upon the record made before the pres- copies of the policy will be available at appropriate campus ident of the College and will not constitute a rehearing of the centers and offices. A "no harassment" policy notice will be evidence. The person accused, however, and/or his or her posted in residence halls, instructional buildings, and admin- counsel will be given the opportunity to present oral argu- istrative office areas. ment on such review provided, however, that nothing in the foregoing will be construed to prevent the reviewing com- Disability Services mittee in its discretion from hearing newly discovered evi- Rocky Mountain College is committed to providing courses, dence. The written response of the chair of the board of programs, services, and facilities that are accessible to stu- trustees or the specially designated board committee for such dents with disabilities. So that the College can identify and appeals, will constitute the final determination of the com- provide necessary support services as soon as possible, plaint. undergraduate students with disabilities are encouraged to complete an application with services for academic success Sanctions (SAS) at the same time they apply for admission to Rocky College sanctions for harassment or discrimination will be Mountain College (657-1070). Graduate students should appropriate to the nature and severity of the offense and will request services through the office of the dean of students be consistent with relevant College policy guidelines. (657-1018). Sanctions may include, but not limited to, an oral reprimand, a written reprimand, or warning added to the accused per- The College offers a comprehensive program of individual- son's personnel file; suspension or expulsion of a student; or ized services to accommodate the needs of all undergraduate termination for cause of a staff or faculty member. or graduate students with disabilities. Typical services may include advocacy, test taking accommodations, and tutoring. If the president of the College finds that harassment or dis- crimination has occurred, the president may impose sanc- The College provides a variety of services which allows dis- tions as described above, and will act to redress actions for abled students access to all College programs. Classes and which the complainant has suffered. (For example, the pres- programs located in inaccessible areas will be relocated to ident of the College may recommend to the academic vice accommodate individual needs. Academic support services president that a student's grade be changed.) include counseling, tutoring, note taking, testing, and gener- al advocacy for all disabled students.

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Students with disabilities are responsible for identifying The following documentation is needed to determine eligi- themselves, providing appropriate documentation, and bility for modifications or accommodations: requesting reasonable accommodations. Diagnostic services • A current ADD assessment, preferably within the last three are not available through the College. years, with the exact DSM-IV diagnosis. • The assessment must be from an individual qualified to Disability Documentation Requirements diagnose ADD, such as a medical doctor. Diagnostic The following documentation is needed to determine eligi- reports must include the name and title of the evaluator as bility for modifications or accommodations: well as the date(s) of testing. • A detailed evaluation from a professional qualified to diag- • A list of the questionnaires, interviews and observations nose a disability. The evaluation should have been com- used to identify the ADD behaviors. pleted within the last three years. • A summary of information regarding the onset, longevity • Evaluations from a licensed clinical psychologist, school and severity of the symptoms. psychologist, LD specialist, medical doctor, and/or neu- • Medication history and current recommendations regard- ropsychologist. ing medication. • For learning disabilities, evaluations which include test • Recommendations for appropriate accommodations for the results, with composite and subtest scores, for intelli- college setting (such as testing in a quiet place free from gence, reading, math, written language, processing skills, distractions). and speech and language, when appropriate. • Information concerning co-morbidity. • Reports that state the disability as a diagnosis. • Recommended but not required: A complete psycho-educa- • Recommended, but not required: A current IEP or 504 tional evaluation, including test results with composite Plan that states modifications and accommodations. and subtest scores, for: intelligence, reading, math, writ- ten language, processing skills, and speech and language, Policy and Procedures for Accommodations when appropriate. 1. All students must submit documentation of a disability to the appropriate office (SAS for undergraduate students or All documentation is confidential. the dean of students for graduate students) and have it approved before any accommodations can be granted (see Undergraduates should submit documentation to: "documentation requirements"). Rocky Mountain College 2. The documentation provided by the student must support Services for Academic Success the need for the academic adjustments or accommoda- 1511 Poly Drive tions that the student requests. Billings, MT 59102 3. Undergraduate students must meet with their SAS advisor at least three days prior to the date of the test for testing Graduate students should submit documentation to: accommodations. The SAS advisor will fill out and sign a Rocky Mountain College test taking accommodations form ("green sheet"). The stu- Dean of Students dent will take the form to the professor for instructions on 1511 Poly Drive the level of proctoring needed, how the test will be deliv- Billings, MT 59102 ered to SAS, and how it will be returned to the professor. The professor's signature is required for approval. Complaints concerning accommodations for disabilities fol- 4. SAS staff will reserve a testing room for the student and low the process outlined in the section "complaint resolution be responsible for the appropriate monitoring or proctor- procedure" under "harassment and discrimination policy." ing. 5. For students needing extra time on tests, the standard is Immunization Policy double time, unless documentation indicates that the stu- Entering students must present documentation of immuniza- dent needs more time. tion as part of the enrollment process at Rocky Mountain 6. Failure to abide by these procedures may result in a loss College. Montana state law requires proof of two measles of accommodations. and rubella immunizations for all students unless born 7. Graduate students should request these services through before Jan. 1, 1957. Prior to enrollment at Rocky Mountain the dean of students. College, prospective students must complete the immuniza- tion section of the health service form. If adequate documen- Guidelines for Documentation of tation is not available, immunization must be performed at Attention Deficit Disorder the Rocky Mountain College health service upon arrival. Both undergraduate and graduate students who seek support services from Rocky Mountain College on the basis of Students with incomplete immunization records will not be Attention Deficit Disorder are required to submit documen- allowed to register for classes. tation to verify eligibility. Students with ADD are responsi- ble for identifying themselves, providing appropriate docu- Alcohol and Drug Policy mentation, and requesting reasonable accommodations. Rocky Mountain College believes the key to successful con- Diagnostic services are not available through Rocky trol of alcohol abuse lies in education, providing healthy Mountain College or the SAS program. alternatives, and supporting and promoting healthy lifestyles. To this end, the College is committed to providing students the most current information available regarding

Page - 28 - Campus Life alcohol and alcohol use; developing and implementing alco- Information pertaining to the student's scholastic records is hol-free social programming; and encouraging and support- kept in permanent records available only to the academic ing those students who choose to abstain from use. vice president, the student records director, and others with the student's written consent; and in an academic profile, Alcohol is not permitted in the College's residence halls. which includes grades, semester and cumulative averages, Further, the use or possession of illegal drugs and conduct and progress toward the completion of degree requirements. deemed unlawful by the state or federal government is pro- Particularly helpful at the time of registration, the latter hibited on campus. records are available to the student and those serving as the student's academic advisors. Other Policies Motor Vehicles Other items (for example, copies of letters sent to students All motorized vehicles owned or operated by Rocky regarding academic and/or social disciplinary action) are Mountain College students are subject to campus regula- placed in the student's personal file. This information is peri- tions. odically destroyed after the student has left the College and when the files are sorted for storage. Firearms and Weapons Firearms and weapons are not permitted on campus. Students have the right to request the privilege of looking at their files. However, the College reserves the right to delay Pets access to a student's personal file for a period of up to 45 Students may not bring or keep pets on campus. days in accordance with the provisions of the Buckley/Pell Amendment. Transcripts of records will be sent only upon Student Right to Know Act and Campus Information the individual student's written request except where grades The Department of Education (DOE) and federal regulations determine eligibility for a scholarship, which the student has require all colleges and universities to make available to stu- accepted or for which the student has applied. dents, prospective students, faculty, and staff information regarding campus crime rates (Clery Act), freshmen reten- Final grades will be available on Campus Portal approxi- tion and graduation rates (Student Right-to-Know Act), and mately one week after the end of each term. Students may athletics programs (Equity in Athletics). This information is request that grades be mailed to an address of their choice by available in the dean of students office. notifying the office of student records before the beginning of finals week. Directory Information Policy Directory information will be released upon inquiry unless a Rocky Mountain College has the responsibility and the request to withhold this information is filed by the student in authority to establish standards for scholarship, student con- the office of student records by the last day to add a class duct, and campus life. The policies which govern these stan- each semester. Directory information includes name of stu- dards recognize the College as part of the larger community dent, local address, local phone, Rocky Mountain College e- bound by federal, state, and local legislation; as a unique mail address, hometown, class, major, dates of attendance, academic enterprise, the College embraces regulations degree and date awarded, honors, and/or varsity sport partic- which are intended to create, preserve, and foster the free- ipation. dom to learn.

Currently, registered students have the right to request that Academic Standards Committee and the College not release this information. Any student wish- Student Appeals ing to withhold directory information must inform the office The academic atandards committee is the body of original of student records in writing. Students must submit a request jurisdiction for student requests to be granted exceptions to to withhold information each semester they are enrolled. the standard academic policies of the College. The academic Students should be aware that a request to withhold informa- standards committee has jurisdiction over all such matters tion would preclude release of verifications of enrollment or unless specifically noted otherwise in this document (see graduation. More information about this policy is available waivers and substitutions of program requirements, academic from the office of student records. standing, and academic integrity). Common examples of stu- dent requests appropriate to the academic standards commit- Please notify the office of student records of any change of tee involve exceptions to the general education requirements name (requires legal proof), address, and/or phone number and other requirements for graduation, exceptions to the either in person or via CampusPortal. College’s drop/add policy, and exceptions to the College’s policy related to participation in graduation ceremonies. Student Records Official academic records of students are kept only in the Requests for exceptions must be submitted in writing to the office of student records. The information is of three types: office of student records. Most requests should be accom- personal information supplied by the applicant; educational panied by a letter of support from the student’s academic records, including records from previous institutions, includ- advisor or an appropriate faculty member. Students should ing high school and/or colleges attended; and scholastic take steps to ensure that their requests reference specific records as supplied by the student's college teachers. policies to which they are seeking exceptions and specific desired remedies.

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Decisions of the academic standards committee may be Judicial Council appealed to the academic vice president/provost. Any appeal This council is comprised of four students appointed by must be submitted, in writing, within 10 days of receipt of ASRMC and five faculty members elected by their col- the academic standards committee’s decision. leagues. The council adjudicates matters of academic and due process on campus. The council or a subcommittee of In some cases, requests made of the academic standards the council may also act to assign consequences in cases committee may be referred to an appropriate faculty member where regulations of the College have been violated. and/or academic division chair for informal resolution. In such cases, students should provide documentation of the In the event that a violation of campus regulations occurs, results of said attempts should they desire to reinstate their students are guaranteed their right to due process and appeal. request with the committee. Students are reminded that the act of enrollment is interpret- ed as a contractual agreement to accept and abide by the reg- ulations and disciplinary structures of the College

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Anthony Piltz Faculty teaching the courses within each RFE group devel- Academic Vice President/Provost op their classes together and attend each other's courses. A variety of staff members teach the freshman seminar sec- General Academic Information tions, thereby providing students access to counselors and Degrees other student service personnel and exposure to Rocky Rocky Mountain College offers two baccalaureate Mountain College resources. Students meet with their degrees—the bachelor of arts degree and the bachelor of sci- cohorts for both classes, which are frequently scheduled ence degree. Other degrees include the associate of arts back-to-back, allowing flexibility for shared activities. degree, the master of accountancy, the master of physician assistant studies, and the master of educational leadership. The primary RFE goals are to challenge students to think across disciplines, to use the liberal arts as a catalyst for The Semester Plan improving writing, to create a sense of academic communi- College credit is offered on a semester basis. Courses offered ty, to engage in classroom activities that encourage collabo- in the summer session meet more frequently and for a longer ration in small groups, and to be exposed to campus policies period of time at each meeting. Enrollment is always for a and resources. semester or a summer session except in the case of a special workshop. Regular Courses All regular course offerings are listed in this catalog. Course Hours Courses cross-listed at a lower-division and upper-division In general, a course for one semester hour of credit meets for level may be taken only once for credit unless otherwise a 50-minute period once a week for the semester. For each noted. class session, the student is expected to spend at least two hours in preparation. In studio, laboratory, or activity cours- The course schedule is available on CampusPortal and in the es, at least two hours of attendance are required weekly for office of student records. Courses for which there is small one semester hour of credit. In the case of seminars or inde- demand are typically offered alternate years or on demand. pendent study courses, less class attendance may be required A course designated as on demand will be offered when and a proportionately larger amount of time spent in prepa- there is sufficient number of students requesting the course, ration. For regularly enrolled students, the usual class load is usually five or more, and if suitable arrangements can be 15 to 16 semester hours per semester. made. Students should plan their schedules carefully with their advisors to take required courses when they are offered. Levels of Courses The course schedule is subject to change. It is recommended that students take courses at the level of their class standing (freshman 100-level, sophomore 200- Special Courses level, junior 300-level, senior 400-level) provided that spe- Guidelines: Special courses use the following workload cific prerequisites have been met. Taking a course two levels standards for a credit: 45 hours of student time for each or more above or below the level of class standing is not per- semester hour; or completion of certain prescribed amounts mitted, except with the approval of the instructor. All cours- of work or readings, determined at the beginning of the es are further classified as either lower-division, upper-divi- course. sion, or graduate-level. The former are courses numbered 100 to 299; upper-division courses are those numbered 300 The faculty member in charge is responsible for evaluating to 499. Courses numbered 500 to 699 are graduate level. A the student through oral or written tests, through the presen- minimum of 40 semester hours must be completed in upper- tation of a paper or completed project, or by any other sound division courses, at least twelve of which must be in the stu- means of evaluation. dent's major. If a student chooses a minor, six upper-division credits must be completed in the minor. All special courses are to be taken seriously as academic courses based on advanced planning. They are to be com- Rocky Freshman Experience (RFE) pleted by the end of the semester or term when they are start- The concept of the Rocky Freshman Experience (RFE) grew ed, just as regular classes. Incomplete grades will be given from research compiled by Rocky Mountain College profes- only under unusual circumstances and with the instructor's sors Dr. Ron Cochran and Dr. Jay Cassel, who concluded consent. See "grades" under "academic policies" in the "aca- that Rocky Mountain College students who associated with demics" section of this catalog. small groups enjoyed more academic and social success dur- ing their first year of college than those who did not. These Note: Under special circumstances a student may take a reg- findings suggested that small learning communities would ular course by arrangement with a member of the faculty if benefit incoming freshmen. As a result, the RFE was estab- the student is legitimately unable to attend the regular class lished and is required of all new freshmen. Incoming fresh- sessions and has the instructor's approval. In this case the men choose from a variety of RFE groups ranging from six student should enroll in the course under its regular number, to eight semester hours and typically limited to around 20 not under directed reading or any other special course num- students per RFE group. The discipline-specific courses ber. The guidelines for special courses, however, must be from which students may choose often fulfill a general edu- followed when regular courses are taken by arrangement. cation requirement. Special Topics 180, 280, 380, 480, 580, 680

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Faculty members may arrange, with the approval of the aca- accepted in transfer from another institution and may apply demic vice president, to offer under a special topics number to no more than 31 semester hours for a baccalaureate degree courses not regularly listed in the catalog. or 15 semester hours for an associate's degree.

Independent Study 299 Nontraditional credit is posted on the transcript after suc- Offered to freshmen or sophomores only by initiation of a cessful completion of one semester of full-time enrollment. faculty member and approval of the academic vice president. Students may apply for non-traditional credit up to the end Its purpose is to allow work outside of the regularly offered of their second term of attendance at Rocky Mountain course schedule in exceptional circumstances. College for work completed prior to enrolling at the college. Applications after the second term of attendance will not be Field Practicum 291, 391 accepted; non-traditional credit will not be granted for work All programs may offer a field practicum for one to three done while enrolled at Rocky. semester hours, with the possibility of being repeated up to a total of 12 semester hours There must be a faculty evalua- Non-traditional credits granted are indicated on student tran- tion of the student's performance, with a statement of the scripts with a grade of "P." There is a $39/credit transcripting evaluation to be kept with the student's records. Practicum fee. In all cases of nontraditional credit, it is the responsibility courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis. of the student to provide sufficient evidence to clearly show that he or she has earned the credit. For further information Directed Reading 399 concerning the application process for nontraditional credit, Directed reading courses are authorized for each program, to including guidelines for the specific materials that need to be be offered at the discretion of the instructor and subject to submitted for each type of nontraditional credit, and associat- the approval of the academic vice president. Each professor ed fees, contact the office of student records (657-1030). offering directed reading is responsible for providing a read- Details about the types of non-traditional credit that can be ing list or series of study question, or a syllabus to the stu- earned at Rocky Mountain College follow. dent, so the course is indeed directed reading, not just read- ing. This course may be taken for 1 to 3 semester hours. Challenge of a Course Students may challenge courses not previously taken. Internship 450 Approval of the faculty in the discipline and the academic An internship offers a learning experience in a workplace vice president must be obtained, and written notification of setting for juniors and seniors in any major. To be eligible for successful challenge must be filed with the office of student an internship, a student must have a cumulative GPA of at records. A challenge of a course involves a process whereby least 2.00 and a major GPA of at least 2.25. Students are faculty members can effectively evaluate the student's awarded a letter grade at the completion of an internship. knowledge and skills in the content area. Examples of meth- Internships should be related to the student's major or minor ods faculty may use to evaluate a challenge include exams, area of study and are arranged among a faculty member, the having the student write a paper or give a presentation, student, and an employer with assistance from the career and/or having the student demonstrate skills in relevant services office. Up to 15 semester hours may be earned in activities. internships throughout a student's degree program. A com- pleted internship learning contract is required prior to regis- CLEP and DANTES tration. Contracts and more information about internship Rocky Mountain College recognizes, for college credit, suc- requirements are available from the career services office. cessful completion of one or more of the general examina- tions or subject examinations of the College-Level Seminar 490, 690 Examination Program (CLEP). Credit may also be earned Many academic programs offer a seminar as a capstone through the Defense Activity for Traditional Educational course carrying two to three semester hours of upper-divi- Support (DANTES) program. Any CLEP or DANTES sion credit. Admission is restricted to juniors and seniors. examinations for credit must be completed by the end of the second semester of enrollment at Rocky Mountain College. Independent Study 499, 699 More information is available at the student records office The purpose of Independent Study 499 is to allow a superi- (657-1030). or student to devise and pursue independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation with a faculty member who will Credit for Military Experience and Training supervise the study, subject to approval of the academic vice Credit is evaluated based on the American Council on president. In order to qualify for such study, a student must Education (ACE) recommendations for credit for military 1) major or minor in the program, 2) be a junior or a senior, experience. Students should submit their information to and 3) carry a GPA of at least 3.00. Each independent study ACE for evaluation. Once the ACE evaluation is returned, it is 1 to 3 semester hours. should be brought to the office of student records who will then evaluate the ACE recommendations and make determi- Nontraditional Credit nations about which credits will transfer to Rocky Mountain Recognizing that valuable learning often takes place outside College and how those credits will count toward graduation the classroom, the College offers the opportunity to obtain requirements. academic credit for nontraditional learning experiences within certain guidelines. Nontraditional credits are not

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Credit for Advanced Learning in High School stitution pertains to requirements of a student’s major or College credit is awarded for advanced work in high school minor area of study, an exception to the stated requirements through the advanced placement test of the College Entrance may be granted at the discretion of the faculty in the relevant Examination Board and International Baccalaureate diplomas. discipline subject to the approval of the Academic Vice President. Waivers or substitutions related to the general Advanced Placement Program education requirements are, like other exceptions to stated In order for credit to be granted by Rocky Mountain College, academic policy beyond those already noted, the purview of the institution must have a copy of the student's score sheet the academic standards committee (see academic standards sent directly from the College Board advanced placement ccommittee and student appeals elsewhere in this catalog). program. Use 4660 as the Rocky Mountain College code. A waiver or substitution may be granted, for example, if a Rocky Mountain College uses the American Council on student unexpectedly does not have the opportunity to meet Education (ACE) guidelines for determining the minimum a program requirement because of an unavoidable conflict or score requirements for college credit on each AP exam. because of a course cancellation. Substitutions are preferred over waivers so that the student will have an opportunity to Although Rocky Mountain College accepts the ACE recom- learn most or all of the material by taking another course or mendation for minimum scores (which, for most subjects, is combination of courses. When waivers or substitutions are a 3), students often struggle in higher level courses at if they approved, the student must still meet the minimum credit do not achieve at least a score of 4 on the AP exam. requirement for the major or minor – the student may need Academic advisors may advise students to take the Rocky to take additional elective courses in the discipline. Students Mountain College equivalent course even though they have are not awarded credit for waivers. Waivers and substitutions already received credit through AP. Students are only are not appropriate in cases in which a student believes he or encouraged, not required, to take this advice. she has already learned the material necessary for the requirement. In such cases, the student should challenge the International Baccalaureate Program course (see "challenge of a course" in the non-traditional Rocky Mountain College recognizes the standards set by the credit). International Baccalaureate program for awarding college credit. For more information about the program, link here. Cancellation of Courses Contact the student records office (657-1030) for more The College reserves the right to cancel any course at any information on how IB credits transfer to Rocky Mountain time. Courses are sometimes cancelled if enrollment is low: College. when enrollment is not at least six for fall or spring semes- ter courses, or at least four for summer session courses. Credit for Prior Learning This category of non-traditional credit is only appropriate International Learning Experiences under restricted and unusual circumstances; it applies to sit- Rocky International: Study, Intern, Work, or uations where students can document college-level learning Volunteer Abroad in disciplines for which there is no corresponding course to challenge at Rocky Mountain College or any appropriate The office of international programs helps students choose external examination, such as CLEP or DANTES. an international experience that best enhances their educa- tional and career goals. Students may choose from semester The academic standards committee is responsible for mak- or year-long exchange programs, short-term faculty-led pro- ing final decisions about the granting of credit for prior grams, and courses in which students study on campus for learning; those decisions are typically made after consulta- the majority of the semester and travel abroad to culminate tion with appropriate faculty from within the College when the experience. With good planning, an international experi- available, or from other colleges if necessary. To earn aca- ence will not delay graduation. The office of international demic credit, students are required to provide sufficient evi- programs also assists students to find internships, work, or dence to demonstrate that their learning outside of the class- volunteer opportunities abroad. room is equivalent to the content of an academic course. Evidence is presented in the form of a portfolio and typical- Rocky International Exchange Programs ly includes performance tests, essay examinations, and sam- • Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland ples of student work. Interviews with faculty or outside • University of Ulster, Northern Ireland experts may also be appropriate. • Shikoku Gakuin University, Japan • Obirin University, Japan There is a fee of $200 for the development and evaluation of • Häme Polytechnic University, Finland the portfolio. Credits granted are subject to a $39/credit tran- • University of Gävle, Sweden scripting fee. Students wishing to pursue this option should • Writtle College, England consult with the office of student records (657-1030) to • Yangtze University, China begin the process. • Guangxi University, China • Guangxi Normal University, China Waivers and Substitutions of Program Requirements In exceptional circumstances specific program requirements may be waived or substituted. If the requested waiver or sub-

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Academic Policies dent may request the rescheduling of a final exam when the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act published schedule would require the student to take more The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) than two final examinations on a single day. Since the final (20U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) protects the privacy of examination schedule is published well in advance, excep- student education records. The law applies to all schools that tions related to personal/travel reasons will not be granted. receive funds under an applicable program of the US Department of Education. Requests for exceptions to the published schedule are initi- ated through the office of the academic vice FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their chil- president/provost, and an official request form may be dren's education records. These rights transfer to the student obtained therefrom. Requests will be granted only upon the when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school approval of the academic vice president and the course beyond the high school level. Further information can be instructor. Completed forms indicating instructor approval found here. Schools may disclose, without consent, "directo- must be returned to the office of the academic vice presi- ry" information such as a student's name, address, telephone dent/provost prior to the earlier of the scheduled examina- number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and tion time or the requested alternate examination time. dates of attendance unless a student requests a "directory hold." Dead Week With the exception of performance and laboratory examina- Rocky Mountain College asks that each student fill out a tions, no examinations may be scheduled during the final FERPA form indicating a waiver of his or her right, so that academic week of classes. The academic vice president must staff and faculty can speak to parents or other individuals approve any exceptions. that the student identifies on the form. A student also has the right to indicate that he or she does not waive these FERPA Course Load rights and thus does not give permission for staff and facul- A normal load is considered to be 15 to 16 semester hours. ty to share academic information. FERPA waiver forms are Students in good academic standing may register for up to a available in the office of student records. total of 19 semester hours with the approval of their primary academic advisor. The advisor and the academic vice presi- Attendance dent must approve all other overload registrations. For each Students are expected to be in class regularly and promptly. semester hour over 19, a student is charged an overload fee. They are responsible for all assignments, including but not limited to written papers, quizzes, class tests, midterm tests, Note: A student must average 15.5 semester hours for eight and/or final examinations, even when ill or representing semesters to complete the required minimum of 124 semes- Rocky Mountain College officially in extracurricular activi- ter hours. ties such as sporting events. Part-time Enrollment After warning students who have excessive absences (in Once a student has enrolled at Rocky Mountain College, all writing) and notifying the academic vice president of this coursework in the major or to be applied to the degree and/or warning, instructors may drop such students from courses certificate must be done in residence at Rocky Mountain with grades of "F" by notifying the office of student records. College. If coursework is to be done at another university or The academic vice president may, by written notice, place college, prior approval should be obtained from the director such students on a "no-cut" basis in some classes or in all of advising. Courses submitted in transfer must have a grade classes. If, after this notice is given, students are absent from of "C" or better. class without adequate reason, the academic vice president may dismiss such students from the College. In the event Addition of a Course or Change of Section students are dismissed under the terms of this paragraph, a Necessary registration changes, such as a change in a course grade of "F" will be recorded in each course for which the or section, may be made within two weeks of the beginning students are registered. of the fall or spring terms. Students may not earn credit in any course for which they have failed to register. Examinations Final examinations are given at the close of each semester. Withdrawal from a Course No change in the stated schedule may be made, except by the A student may withdraw from a course with a grade of "W" academic vice president. up to and including the last day to drop a class as published in the academic calendar. An exception to this date occurs Faculty members shall report the final grade for each student for classes that only meet for part of the semester. For these missing a final examination as "F" unless the academic vice classes, the student may withdraw from the course with a president has excused this absence. grade of "W" up to and including the day of the 50% point in the course. After that day a student who withdraws from a Requesting a Change in the Final Examination Schedule course shall receive a grade of "F" in that course. (Students Students may request exceptions to the published final exam who officially withdraw from the College are not subject to schedule in cases where adherence to the published schedule this regulation.) It is required that both the student's advisor would cause undue academic hardship. For example, a stu- and the instructor concerned initial the withdrawal form obtained from the office of student records. Failure to with-

Page - 34 - Academic Information draw in the official manner will result in a grade of "F." No Course Grades withdrawal is official until the proper form has been filed in Grades in courses are recorded as follows: "A" – outstand- the office of student records. ing; "B" – above average; "C" – average; "D" – below aver- age; "P" – pass; "NP" – no pass; "F" – unsatisfactory; "I" – Withdrawal from College incomplete; "X" – no grade received from the instructor, and Students contemplating withdrawing from the College must "W" – withdrawn. All grades except "I" and "X" become a meet with the vice president/dean of student life (or the matter of permanent record. director of degree completion, if applicable) to discuss the academic and financial implications associated with with- The "I" grade is given only under unusual circumstances and drawing from the College before the end of a semester. The with the instructor's consent. The instructor must file a com- office of the vice president/dean of student life is located in pleted "request for grade of incomplete" form in the office of the Bair Family Student Center. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to student records before the assignment of a grade as "I" 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Failure to withdraw in the (incomplete). An "I" must be made up within one year. After official manner will result in a grade of "F" for each course. one year it will be permanently recorded as an "F."

The official withdrawal date will be the date the student noti- A grade of "F" can be made up only by repeating the course. fies the vice president/dean of student life (or the director of The previous "F" is not removed from the permanent record, degree completion, if applicable) of his or her intent to with- but is removed from the GPA calculation. Students who have draw. If the student provides official notification of with- an "F" in required courses should give precedence to re-tak- drawal to the College by sending a letter to the designated ing those courses in planning subsequent schedules. Grades office stating his or her intention to withdraw, the official not submitted to the office of student records by the due date withdrawal date is the date the College receives the letter. will be recorded as "X." The College has the option of using a later date if it has evi- dence of attendance by the student at an academically relat- Grades not received from faculty by 10 days after the grade ed activity after that date. An academically related activity due date will be recorded as "F." Grades submitted to the includes, but is not limited to, a lecture, a lab, an exam, a office of student records are final and may not be changed tutorial, academic counseling, turning in a class assignment, except upon request of the instructor. No grade change can or attending a study group assigned by the institution. be made more than one year after the end of the semester in which the course was taken. If a student leaves without official notification, the College will attempt to determine a last day of attendance. Although If a student believes that their grade is incorrect, the student not required to take attendance, many faculty members do should first discuss the matter with the instructor. The stu- take attendance, thus allowing the College to document an dent has the right to appeal their case to the academic academically related activity. If a last day of attendance can- appeals committee in care of the vice president for enroll- not be identified, and the College can verify the student ment services if talking to the faculty member does not attended at least one class during the semester, the 50% mid- resolve the issue. point of the semester will be used as the withdrawal date. Rocky Mountain College does not have a leave of absence Pass/No Pass Grading Option policy. Junior and senior students may elect to take one course on a pass/no pass basis each semester of their last two years in Grade Points and Grade Point Average residence at Rocky Mountain College. The student must In order to determine students' scholastic averages, grade indicate (to the office of student records) a decision to enter points are awarded for each hour of credit as follows: A" – 4 a course on a pass/no pass basis within two weeks of the points; "B" – 3 points; "C" – 2 points; "D" – 1 point; "F" – 0 beginning of the semester. Faculty will turn in letter grades points. Grades of "I," "P," and "W" are not used in calcula- to the office of student records. To receive a grade of “Pass” tion of the grade point average (GPA). A plus (+) or minus in this context, the student must achieve a grade of “C” or (-) does not change the value of the grade for calculation of better. Students are warned that many graduate and profes- the GPA. sional schools equate a grade of “P” with a grade of “C” in determining admission to the school. GPA is determined by dividing the number of earned grade points by the number of attempted credit hours. The GPA is The following courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis used in determining academic probation and suspension, eli- only: COM247/447, IDS220, music recital courses gibility for intercollegiate athletics, determining scholastic (MUS020, MUS030, MUS040), varsity sports (PEH100), honors, and granting of degrees. physical education activity courses (PEH101, PEH102), all practicum courses (course numbers end with number X81). GPA is understood to mean cumulative GPA unless indicat- All other courses will be graded on the regular basis (“A”, ed for one semester. Grade point average for all uses in the “B”, “C”, “D”, “F”), unless noted. The academic vice presi- college shall be based on all courses accepted in transfer and dent must approve any exceptions. A grade of pass/no pass all courses attempted at Rocky Mountain College. When a is not used in computing GPA. student repeats a course, the most recent grade will count toward GPA calculation.

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Report of Grades Students will be permitted to participate in graduation cere- Mid-semester grade reports are progress reports and thus monies under the following conditions: provide students with excellent opportunities to consult with • Applications must be received by the respective deadline. instructors and advisors about problems they may be having. See above for timeline. Mid-semester grade reports are available on Campus Portal • All coursework must be scheduled for completion by the after mid-term break. These grades are not recorded on tran- end of the last term of enrollment. Students applying for scripts. Only final grades are recorded on transcripts in the spring graduation may complete a maximum of six cred- office of student records. its in the summer term if a plan and enrollment documen- tation is submitted to the student records office by March 1. Final grades are available on Campus Portal approximately • Student accounts must be in good standing by April 1. one week after the end of the term. Students may request that grades be mailed to an address of their choice by notifying Transcripts the office of student records before the beginning of finals Transcripts are available upon the student's written request week. Grades are mailed by request only. to the office of student records. Each official transcript costs $7.00, which must be paid before transcripts will be issued. Dean’s List Students who carry a full load (12 or more semester hours) No transcripts will be issued within two weeks of com- of work graded with grade points and who earn a GPA of mencement. Transcripts will not be issued for students who 3.60 or higher for the semester are placed on the Dean’s List. are not in good financial standing with the College. Those with a GPA of 4.00 for the semester are recognized with high honors. Diplomas Official diplomas are awarded upon completion of all degree Only students who complete all credits attempted for the requirements at Rocky Mountain College. Individuals who semester are eligible for these lists. wish to order replacement copies of previously awarded diplomas may do so by submitting a written, signed request Graduation with Honors to the office of student records. A replacement fee of $35.00 Honors at graduation are designated for associate of arts, is required along with the request. bachelor of arts, and bachelor of science degrees as follows: summa cum laude, GPA 3.80 or above; magna cum laude, Replacement diplomas will reflect the date in which the GPA 3.60-3.79; cum laude, GPA 3.40-3.59. An honors des- degree was awarded, however, it will include the signatures ignation is not calculated for those earning the master's of current officers of the College. degree.

The grade point average for graduation with honors is com- puted on the basis of all courses attempted, both at Rocky Mountain College and at any other college. The GPA for all work taken at Rocky Mountain College must be above the level for the honor awarded.

Honors listed in the graduation program are calculated through the December prior to graduation ceremonies. Honors at the point of graduation will be noted on both the diploma and on the student's transcript.

Application for Graduation All students intending to graduate in May during the current academic year must file an application for graduation by October 31. There is a $75 graduation application fee. Applications received after October 31 and on or before February 15 will incur an additional late graduation applica- tion fee of $25. After February 15, any student filing an application for graduation will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

All students intending to graduate in December must file an application for graduation by April 30 of the previous aca- demic year ($75 fee). Applications received after April 30 and on or before August 15 will incur a late graduation fee ($25). Graduation ceremonies for the academic year are in May.

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Academic Standing: Probation and Suspension Suspended students may be re-admitted after one semester’s Students at Rocky Mountain College are expected to make absence. Re-admission requires submission of an application progress toward attaining their degree. The criteria for good for re-admission to the office of student records, and consid- academic standing are as follows: eration by the academic progress committee. If re-admission is approved, the probationary status shall be continued until If ... Then ... good academic standing is restored.

Semester GPA 1.00 - 1.75 Academic Probation Students may lose eligibility for financial aid while on pro- bation. Check with the financial aid office for more informa- and ≤ 26 credits completed for next semester (P) tion.

Academic Dismissal Semestr GPA < 1.00 Academic Suspension If a student is suspended a second time, the student is dis- and comulative GPA for next semester (S) missed with no further opportunity to enroll at Rocky is < 2.00 Mountain College. Probation, suspension, and dismissal are permanently recorded on the student’s transcript.

Semester GPA < 1.00 Academic Probation Academic Integrity and comulative GPA for next semester (P) Academic integrity at Rocky Mountain College is based on is ≥ 2 .00 a respect for individual achievement that lies at the heart of academic culture. Every faculty member and student belongs to a community of learners where academic integri- Cumulative GPA between Academic Probation ty is a fundamental commitment. This statement broadly 1.00 and 2.00 and more for next semester (P) describes principles of student academic conduct supported than 27 credits completed by all academic programs. It is the responsibility of every member of the academic community to be familiar with these policies. Cumulative GPA < 2.00 Academic Probation Basic Standards of Academic Integrity 27+ credits completed for next semester (P) A student's registration at Rocky Mountain College implies agreement with and requires adherence to the College's stan- dards of academic integrity. These standards cannot be list- Semester GPA 0.00 Academic Suspension ed exhaustively; however, the following examples represent for next semester (S) some types of behavior that violate the basic standards of academic integrity and which are, therefore, unacceptable: 1. Cheating: using unauthorized notes, study aids, or infor- While on Probation and Academic Probation mation on an examination; altering a graded work after it semester GPA ≥ 2.00 and continues for next semester has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grad- cumulative GPA < 2.00 (P) ing; allowing another person to do one's work and submit- ting work under one's own name; submitting identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without While on Probation and Academic Suspension prior permission from the course instructors. semester < 2.00 and for next semester (S) 2. Plagiarism: submitting material that in part or whole is not cumulative GPA < 2.00 entirely one's own work without attributing those same portions to their correct source; not properly attributing words or ideas to a source even if not quoting directly; Note: Each major has a minimum cumulative GPA required quoting from another author's writing without citing that for graduation. Check with your academic advisor. author's work, including material taken from the World Wide Web, books, and/or papers; citing, with quotation A student may appeal an academic suspension by indicating marks, portions of another author's work but using more in writing the reasons why he or she did not make satisfac- of that work without proper attribution; taking a paper, in tory academic progress, submitting a letter of support from a whole or part, from a site on the Web or a "library" of faculty member or academic advisor and submitting a plan already-written papers, copying work from another student. for improvement. The appeal must be made within 15 days 3. Fabrication: falsifying or inventing any information, data of notification of suspension and directed to the office of stu- or citation; presenting data that were not gathered in dent records. The office of student records will forward accordance with standard guidelines defining the appro- appeals to the academic progress committee for review. priate methods for collecting or generating data and fail- ing to include an accurate account of the method by which Students on probation must follow specific steps to remove the data were gathered or collected. probationary status. These include enrolling for no more 4. Obtaining an unfair advantage: (a) stealing, reproducing, than 13 credits, meeting weekly with his or her academic circulating or otherwise gaining access to examination advisor and seeking assistance from other resources. materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor;

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(b) stealing, destroying, defacing or concealing library All incidents of academic dishonesty will be reported to the materials with the purpose of depriving others of their use; student records director who reserves the right to forward the unauthorized collaboration on an academic assignment; matter to the academic progress committee for further (d) retaining, possessing, using or circulating previously action. The committee may take the following actions: given examination materials, where those materials clear- 1. define a period of probation, with or without the attach- ly indicate that they are to be returned to the instructor at ment of conditions; the conclusion of the examination; (e) intentionally 2. withdraw College scholarship funding; obstructing or interfering with another student's academic 3. define a period of suspension, with or without the attach- work; or (f) otherwise undertaking activity with the pur- ment of conditions; pose of creating or obtaining an unfair academic advan- 4. expel the student from the College; tage over other students. 5. make a notation on the official record; 5. Aiding and abetting academic dishonesty: (a) providing 6. revoke an awarded degree; or material, information, or other assistance to another per- 7. act on any appropriate combination of 1-6 above. son with knowledge that such aid could be used in any of the violations stated above, or (b) providing false informa- Faculty and Administrative Responsibilities tion in connection with any inquiry regarding academic In order to implement these principles of academic integrity, integrity. it is necessary for the administration and faculty to take cer- 6. Falsification of records and official documents: altering tain steps that will discourage academic dishonesty and pro- documents affecting academic records; forging signatures tect academic integrity: of authorization or falsifying information on an official 1. Rocky Mountain College will regularly communicate to academic document, grade report, letter of permission, the College community its academic standards and expec- petition, drop/add form, ID card, or any other official tations through its institutional publications. Further, the College document. College will encourage and promote open dialog and dis- 7. Unauthorized access to computerized academic or admin- cussion about issues affecting academic integrity. istrative records or systems: viewing or altering computer 2. Instructors should inform students of the academic records, modifying computer programs or systems, releas- requirements of each course. Such information may ing or dispensing information gained via unauthorized include (a) notice of the scope of permitted collaboration; access, or interfering with the use or availability of com- (b) notice of the conventions of citation and attribution puter systems or information. within the discipline of the course; and (c) notice of the materials that may be used during examinations and on Due Process and Student Rights other assignments. Enforcement of the standards of academic integrity lies with the faculty and the academic division. In all cases involving academic dishonesty, the student charged or suspected shall, at a minimum, be accorded the following rights: 1. be apprised of the charge(s) against him or her; 2. be provided with an opportunity to present information on his or her behalf; 3. be given the right to appeal any decision of an individual faculty member or the academic progress committee to the academic vice president or judicial council. Appeals to the academic vice president must be submitted in writing within 48 hours of the student being formally sanctioned.

Appeals utilizing the Rocky Mountain College judicial process should follow the procedures outlined in the student handbook. Sanctions All proven cases of academic dishonesty will be penalized as appropriate under the circumstances. Individual faculty members may take the following actions: • issue a private reprimand; • issue a formal letter of reprimand; • reduce the student's grade or fail him or her in the course.

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Baccalaureate Degree Programs Proposals offered after the sophomore year require approval of Students may earn a bachelor degree in the following pro- submission to the committee by the academic vice president. grams. Some majors have several options; see the depart- ment description for details. IPS proposals are reviewed by the curriculum committee for approval. Applications should include the educational Bachelor of Arts rationale behind the program along with a list of all courses Art to be applied toward the program. The application should Communication Studies also include requirements of similar programs from at least Education two other accredited institutions. All IPS majors and minors English must meet the minimum criteria listed in the requirements Environmental Studies for a baccalaureate degree. Proposals are evaluated on the History basis of whether or not an IPS provides a coherent program Individualized Program of Study of study, whether the proposed program is similar in breadth Music and depth to programs at other institutions, whether such a Philosophy and Religious Thought program can better meet the needs of the student, and Theatre whether or not the student can offer evidence of the ability to plan and carry out such an individualized program. To be Bachelor of Science eligible for consideration, the student must be available for Applied Management (currently not accepting new students) regular on-campus contact with the major advisor. Please Aviation contact the office of student records (657-1030) for further Biology guidance on the preparation of an IPS proposal. Business Management Chemistry Teaching Licensure Computer Science For information about licensure, see "education" in the "aca- Environmental Science demic programs" section of the catalog. Equestrian Studies Geology Associate of Arts Degree Requirements History and Political Science A minimum of 62 semester hours is required, of which at Individualized Program of Study least the last 31 have been taken at Rocky Mountain College; Managerial Accounting the general education requirements listed below must be Math met, except for BSA 365, reducing the social science Physical Education and Health requirements to six credits. A candidate must have a cumu- Psychology lative GPA of 2.00 ("C") for all courses applying to the Sociology and Anthropology degree.

Minors Baccalaureate Degree Requirements Minors are offered in all of the major programs listed above A minimum of 124 semester hours (certain programs may (except applied management). In addition, minors are also require more) is required. No more than 64 semester hours offered in the following programs: (96 quarter hours) are acceptable in transfer from a two-year college. Unless being counted toward a major, a maximum Organizational Leadership of eight credits in applied music, eight credits in ensemble, Physics eight credits in theatre production, or eight credits in physi- Writing cal education activity courses (only two courses in the same physical education activity) may be counted toward gradua- Masters tion. Unless being counted toward the major, no more than a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) total of 12 of these activity credits can count toward the total Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) credit requirement. Master of Educational Leadership (MEd) The general education requirements listed below must be Individualized Program of Study (IPS) met: An individualized program of study allows students to • A candidate must have a cumulative grade point average design a program that is not regularly offered by Rocky (GPA) of at least 2.00 for all courses applying to the Mountain College. A student determines, with the help of degree, and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in all cour- faculty advisors, a program of study tailored to meet individ- ses taken at Rocky Mountain College. ual needs and interests. An IPS can be developed for either a • Students must complete a major with a GPA of at least 2.25 major or a minor. All other graduation requirements must be in courses in the major. The specific requirements for a completed, including all general education requirements. particular major are listed in the catalog under the pro- gram concerned. The student must complete at least three An IPS must be a pre-planned program of study; therefore, courses in their major field at Rocky Mountain College. IPS proposals should be submitted to the curriculum com- mittee by the end of the sophomore year.

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Forty semester hours must be earned in upper-division and practice through coursework and an intensive internship, courses, including at least 12 in the major field. If a minor is candidates will be prepared to be instructional leaders at the chosen, it must include a minimum of six upper-division K-12 level. The program is 34 credits in length depending semester hours. on previous coursework. This program has a minimal resi- dency requirement. A candidate for a baccalaureate degree must complete a min- imum of 30 semester hours at Rocky Mountain College, General Education Requirements including at least 20 upper-division semester hours (toward Students must complete the following general education the required 40 semester hours of upper-division credits). requirements (GERs) to earn a baccalaureate degree at Rocky Mountain College. Methods of completing each Twenty-four of the last 30 semester hours required for grad- requirement are explained below. From time to time, special uation must be earned in residence. This requirement may be topics courses may be offered that can satisfy a particular waived in exceptional cases upon approval of the academic GER. Contact the student records office to confirm if a given vice president. special topics course is appropriate as a GER.

Master of Accountancy Degree Requirements Mathematics The accountancy program at Rocky Mountain College is Students are introduced to college level mathematics and the designed to prepare students for careers in public, govern- role and relevance of mathematics in our increasingly com- mental, not-for-profit, or industrial accounting. The program plex and diverse society. There are two requirements in is designed to allow students to build on skills and knowl- mathematics. For the first requirement, students must edge developed through undergraduate coursework to demonstrate the mathematical skills and quantitative and become skilled, entry-level professional accountants upon logical reasoning ability needed for informed citizenship and graduation. The curriculum is based on the American success in the workplace. For the second requirement, stu- Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) core com- dents must demonstrate basic knowledge of the infinitesimal petencies and prepares students to sit for the certified public or stochastic elements in mathematics and apply advanced accountant exam. In its entirety, the program is comprised of mathematical methods to modeling and problem solving. both undergraduate and graduate study, which leads, ulti- mately, to the master of accountancy degree. Requirement 1: Math Skills (3 semester hours) Fulfilled by successfully completing: Students who begin the accountancy program as undergrad- • MAT100 – College Algebra; uates will graduate, upon completion of all requirements, • MAT110 – Elementary Functions; with both a bachelor of science in business administration • MAT103 – Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I; and a master of accountancy. The entire curriculum consists or of 150 semester hours for both the bachelor of science and • by achieving a satisfactory score on a math achievement master of accountancy. test (at least 27 on ACT-math, at least 610 on SAT-math, or at least a 41 on the trigonometry portion of the COM- Students who enter the accountancy program as baccalaure- PASS math test (can be taken at Rocky Mountain College ). ate degree holders from an institution other than Rocky Mountain College must meet only the Master of Requirement 2: Mathematical Thought (3 semester hours) Accountancy requirements and graduate only with the Fulfilled by successfully completing one of the following Master of Accountancy. These students should consult with courses: their academic advisor to ensure that, in total, their academ- • MAT175 – Calculus I ic preparation makes them eligible for the CPA exam. • MAT176 – Calculus II Depending upon the student's academic background, addi- • MAT210 – Probability and Statistics tional courses may be necessary to become eligible for the CPA exam. Writing Effective writing serves as a means for individuals to com- Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree Requirements municate clearly and persuasively. Upon completing the A minimum of 63 sequential semester hours in the didactic writing requirement, students should be able to write effec- phase, followed by 42 semester hours in the clinical instruc- tively in terms of both form and style. Furthermore, students tion phase, is required. Students must satisfactorily complete should be positioned to develop their writing skills through- all courses in the professional program with a GPA of at least out the rest of their academic careers and beyond. 3.00. Requirement: (6 semester hours) Students must successfully Master of Educational Leadership Degree Requirements complete both ENG119 – First Year Writing and ENG120 – The Master of Educational Leadership program at Rocky Critical Reading and Evaluative Writing. Advanced place- Mountain College is designed to prepare educational leaders ment courses may not be used to satisfy this requirement. for a career as a principal or superintendent. This cohort- based program begins in the early fall and completes in late spring over a course of eleven months. The program follows the state and national standards for educational leadership and is rooted in Effective School Research. Blending theory

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Communication Requirement 1: History (3 semester hours) Students must Communication is one of the most important skills required successfully complete a course in history of at least three by employers and, for that matter, to lead a successful life. semester hours. Upon completing the communication requirements, students will be able to competently speak in front of an audience. Requirement 2: Literature (3 semester hours) Students must Also, students will be able to practice the communication successfully complete a course in literature of at least three skills necessary to discuss and decide upon contemporary semester hours. Options include: issues. ENG223, ENG224, ENG231, ENG236, ENG238, ENG241, ENG242, ENG245, ENG247, ENG252, ENG253, ENG258, Requirement 1: Public Speaking (3 semester hours) Fulfilled ENG270, ENG272, ENG273, ENG282, ENG283, ENG291, by successfully completing COM102 – Public Speaking. ENG314, ENG322, ENG333, ENG334, ENG344, ENG347, ENG356, ENG358, ENG362, ENG370, ENG445, ENG447, Requirement 2: Group Communication Skills (3 semester ENG452, ENG458, or ENG471. hours) Fulfilled by successfully completing either: • COM250 – Small Group Communication; or Requirement 3: Philosophy and Religious Thought (3 semes- • COM260 – Debating Contemporary Issues ter hours) Students must successfully complete a course in philosophy and religious thought of at least three semester Health and Wellness hours. The ability to make informed choices regarding one's health is a key element of living a fulfilled life. To this end, the Social Sciences health and wellness requirement is designed to afford stu- A study of the social sciences leads to a better understanding dents the opportunity to discover lifestyle approaches that of how human beings behave as individuals and in organiza- lead to enhanced health and well-being. tions. Key elements of such an understanding are the recog- nition of the forces that shape behavior and the ability to Requirement: (1 semester hour) Fulfilled either by success- assess the impact of those forces using the methods of scien- fully completing PEH 115 – Introduction to Wellness tific inquiry. Concepts, or by achieving a satisfactory score on a challenge exam. The challenge exam is offered once each semester. Requirement 1: Economic Decision Making (3 semester Contact the student records office for the scheduled time and hours) Fulfilled by successfully completing either: location of the exam. This requirement should be completed • a major or minor in business administration, managerial by the end of a student's second semester of attendance at accounting, equine business, aviation management, sports Rocky Mountain College. management, or applied management • BSA365 – Economic Decision Making Fine Arts An educated person must be able to employ creative Requirement 2: (6 semester hours) Students must complete processes to solve problems, develop new ideas, and com- two courses of at least three semester hours each in psychol- municate effectively to varying audiences. Through this ogy, sociology and anthropology, or political science. These GER, students learn skills and techniques necessary to two courses must be in different disciplines. Courses satisfy- employ creative processes in the fine arts, as well as to apply ing this GER include: aesthetic judgment to evaluate creative works and describe • in psychology: PSY101, PSY205, or PSY206 the interrelationship between the fine arts, history, and cul- • in sociology/anthropology: SOC101, , SOC240, SOC241, ture. SOC242 • in political science: POL101 , POL313, POL318, POL325, Requirement: (6 semester hours) Fulfilled by successfully or POL343. completing two courses of at least three semester hours each in art, theatre, or music. The two courses must be in differ- Natural Sciences ent disciplines. Six semester hours in choir (MUS271/371) Through this GER, students explore the natural world, seek- or concert band (MUS283/383) can substitute for one of the ing to understand science as a way of knowing. A thorough two fine arts requirements. understanding of the process of science, experimental design, and the scientific method are essential for evaluating Humanities scientific information used in decision making, informed Study of the humanities provides students with the critical voting, and good citizenship. perspective to examine the human condition and the nature of the world, address compelling social issues through Requirement: (7 semester hours) Fulfilled by successfully reflection, and synthesize ideas into new forms. An educa- completing two courses in biology, chemistry, environmen- tion in the humanities requires reading significant works in tal science, geology, or physics. At least one of the courses various disciplines, gaining an exposure to a variety of must have a lab component. Both courses can be in the same methodologies, and learning to apply these via written and discipline. Courses that satisfy this GER include: oral forms of communication. An education in the humani- • in biology: any course of at least three semester hours in ties is a necessary part of becoming a citizen with a broad biology. knowledge of the diversity of cultures with well-considered • in chemistry: CHM100*, CHM101*, CHM102*, and moral, philosophical, aesthetic, and intellectual convictions. CHM260.

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• in environmental science: ESS105*, ESS115*, ESS207*, Registration Status ESS225, ESS230, ESS307*, ESS321, and ES S436*. • Regular: Admission requirements fulfilled and systemati- • in geology: GEO101 (if taken with GEO104 will count as cally pursuing a definite course of study toward a degree. a lab science), GEO105*, or GEO204*. • Conditional: Does not meet requirements for regular • in physics: PHS100, PHS101*, PHS102*, PHS105*, admission. Must establish regular (non-probationary) PHS201*, or PHS202*. standing by the end of the first semester in residence. • Special: A student who is not a candidate for a degree at Courses marked with * have a laboratory component. Rocky Mountain College. • Auditor: A student who attends class regularly but does not Transfer Credits for GER's receive credit or grade. A regular student may audit a Although the College reserves the right to refuse incoming course without charge, providing his or her course load transfer credits, credits from accredited colleges normally remains within the 12- to 19-credit range. will be accepted subject to these conditions: 1. No more than 94 semester hours or 135 quarter-hours of Academic Advisors credit are acceptable from four-year colleges. Academic advisors are assigned to students based on their 2. No more than 64 semester hours or 96 quarter-hours are area of major interest upon entrance to Rocky Mountain acceptable from two-year colleges. College. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisors 3. No junior- or senior-level credit will be allowed for cours- frequently to review graduation requirements, plan class es from two-year colleges. schedules, and talk about their futures. Students may change 4. No "D" or "F" grades will be accepted. academic advisors at any time during the year by filing a 5. No preparatory/developmental classes below 100- level request for change of academic advisor available in the will be accepted. office of student records. For more information about aca- demic advising, contact the director of academic advising at Second Degree [email protected]. A student may earn a second bachelor's degree at Rocky Mountain College by taking a minimum of 30 additional credits in residence beyond the credits earned for the first bachelor's degree and by completing all requirements for a second major. Nine of the minimum additional credits for the second degree must be at the upper-division level. Students at the College may concurrently earn both bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees if they have a mini- mum of 150 credits and have fulfilled all requirements for both degrees. Students may also transfer to Rocky Mountain College to attain a second degree. These students must meet all degree requirements outlined for transfer students to Rocky Mountain College. Students wanting to obtain a sec- ond degree must file a written application to the office of stu- dent records.

Registration Students are expected to register on the days specified in the academic calendar. Registration is not complete until finan- cial arrangements are made with the business office. After one week of classes, permission from the instructor must be obtained before entering a course. After two weeks of class- es, no student will be allowed to register in regular classes.

Classification of Students Students are classified at the beginning of each semester in each academic year according to the following definitions of class standing:

Freshman A student who has earned fewer than 27 semester hours. Sophomore A student who has earned 27 to 59 semester hours. Junior A student who has earned from 60 to 89 semester hours. Senior A student who has earned 90 or more semester hours.

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Applied Management (Degree Completion) AMS 318 Stephanie "Stevie" Schmitz, Director Entrepreneurship 3 semester hours. This program is currently under moratorium Students learn the characteristics of successful entrepre- and is not accepting new students. neurs, how to seek and evaluate opportunities for new ven- tures, how to prepare a complete business plan, and how to The degree completion program is designed to meet the plan strategies and gather resources to create business oppor- needs of adult students who have completed some college tunities. courses previously. These students are typically working full-time and are interested in completing their degree in the AMS 355 evening while continuing to work. The bachelor's degree in Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis applied management is designed to apply closely to career 3 semester hours. goals. Classes are taught in a manner that is conducive to Students learn how to analyze financial statements by devel- learning for adults. oping an ability to critically evaluate corporate financial rep- resentations and related information. Financial Statement Curriculum Analysis is the art and science of examining the components The curriculum contains 15 classes (45 credits), including 14 of a company's monetary disclosures, called financial state- management classes and one advanced writing class ments. Opinions can then be formed about a firm's past, (ENG325). All AMS classes and ENG325 are required for present, and future operations that influence internal and/or program completion. Classes meet one night per week, gen- external decision-making. erally for five weeks. AMS 402 Graduation Requirements Small Business Finance In addition to fulfilling all requirements for a baccalaureate 3 semester hours. degree (see "academics" section), degree completion stu- Financial management is often the difference between the dents must complete all applied management courses with a survival and failure of a small business. Students learn how minimum GPA of 2.25. to use financial tools to manage cash flow, measure prof- itability and liquidity, determine leverage, and value a busi- Applied Management ness. The use of ratio analysis within the balance sheet and Note: AMS courses are offered in an accelerated format one income statement are coupled with budgeting and break- evening a week, generally for five weeks. even analysis to complete the picture.

AMS 201 AMS 405 Principles of Macroeconomics Human Resource Management 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours. This course is the study of aggregate economic problems, This course provides an analysis of the policies and practices including an introduction to the economics of full employ- of employee recruitment, selection, training, development, ment, economic growth, and price stability. and compensation.

AMS 202 AMS 407 Principles of Microeconomics Marketing 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours. Students study individual economic problems. This course This course is a study of the marketing process, including offers an introduction to production and exchange, pricing examination of consumer buying behavior, products and policies, and resource allocation under alternative competi- product development, distribution channels, pricing policies, tive situations. and promotion.

AMS 301 AMS 415 Small Group and Organizational Behavior Managerial Accounting 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours. Students study small group behaviors and how those behav- Students examine how managers use accounting information iors interact with organizational objectives. to make sound business decisions. The course emphasizes the need for a "parallel information system" that enhances AMS 312 decision-making by providing managers with information Management Concepts not found in typical accounting reports. Cost behavior, per- 3 semester hours. formance analysis, capital investment analysis, and the the- Students examine management functions, basic concepts, ory and mechanics of budgeting are among topics examined. and principles of management, including group dynamics, motivation, planning, organizational problems, coordination control, job design, and power structures.

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AMS 420 Committed to the liberal arts, the art department strives to Managerial Ethics provide a learning environment that is challenging, yet 3 semester hours. encouraging, to art majors and non-majors alike. Some will This course presents different perspectives on the basic con- go on to graduate school, some to teach or work in an art- cepts and concerns of business ethics. Ideas on how to incor- related field, some will acquire an avocational skill, others porate these concepts into the policies and decision-making will become educated consumers of art; but all will look at, processes of businesses are introduced through a case study truly see, the world with all of its visual wealth and its amaz- approach. ing peoples in a new light.

AMS 426 Note: Strategic Planning 1. Students with exceptional preparation in some area of art 3 semester hours. study may consult with faculty concerning substitutions or This course introduces various management planning mod- waivers of prerequisites. els and techniques and applies them to business cases. The 2. Independent study, directed reading, field practica, among concept of strategic planning used in achieving organization- others, may not be taken in art until at least 15 semester al goals is stressed. hours of regular coursework have been satisfactorily com- pleted. AMS 443 3. Internship credits may be used for no more than three Literature of Leadership semester hours of the required total for the major or minor. 3 semester hours. 4. Art education majors must complete the professional edu- This course is a review of the current literature regarding ucation program for K-12 teaching. See the "education" leadership. Different management/ leadership theories are section of the catalog. explored in the context of current literature. 5. Students wishing more depth in a studio course may take that course a second time at a higher level, with instruc- AMS 455 tor's approval. Research 6. Additional expenses for tools and materials can be expec- 3 semester hours. ted in most art courses. Research provides information that facilitates decision-mak- ing. This research class follows the steps involved in the Major in Art process of research. These steps include gathering, analyz- Requirements include a minimum of 36 semester hours ing, and reporting information. Students use these steps in including the following 30 hours: ART101, ART121, designing a research project. ART220, ART221, ART222, ART231 or ART232, ART251 or ART252 or ART350, ART483, ART490, and two of the AMS 483 following: ART321, ART322, ART323. The additional six Management Simulation semester hours for the major may be elected from the 3 semester hours. remaining art courses listed. A significant exhibit of work is Students focus on business strategy, planning, competitor required during the art major's senior year. analysis, cross-functional integration, and team building through the use of a computer simulation drawn from real- Major in Art Education world situations. Over several rounds, teammates see the Requirements include a minimum of 41 semester hours impact of their decisions on profits and market position. including the 36 hours listed under the major in art plus Students use what has been learned in previous modules to ART338. Discipline-based art education, art production, art learn the forces that drive the marketplace. Along the way history, aesthetics, and criticism are the focus for this major. they learn about a company's inner workings and how vari- Art education majors must complete the professional educa- ous functional areas integrate into a working whole. tion program for K-12 teaching as described in the "educa- tion" section of the catalog. Art James A. Baken, Professor Minor in Art Mark S. Moak, Professor Requirements include a minimum of 21 semester hours including ART101 or ART121; two of the following: Students who participate in the art program can expect to ART220, ART221, ART222; one of the following: ART321, discover and explore materials, techniques, and cultures ART322, ART323; and nine semester hours of electives. from the dawn of human artistic experience to today. They will be guided on their journey by faculty who are passion- Minor in Art Education ate about art and believe in the importance of individualized Requirements include a minimum of 27 semester hours instruction and experience; creativity as a problem-solving including ART101 or ART121; two of the following: endeavor; critical thinking; traveling to monuments and ART220, ART221, ART222; one of the following: ART321, museums of the region, nation, and the world; alternative 322, 323; ART338; ART483: ART490, and six semester methods of learning; and the interrelatedness of the studio, hours of electives in art. Discipline-based art education is the art history, aesthetics, art criticism, and a variety of other dis- goal of this minor. Art education minors must complete the ciplines. The ultimate goal is self-expression through self- professional education program for K-12 teaching as discovery. described in the "education" section of the catalog.

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Art courses reception and advertising for the student show, helping with the hanging, reception, and advertising of all other exhibits ART 101 including senior shows and those of guest artists, and work- Drawing I ing with art faculty. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This foundation course explores basic drawing techniques in ART/MUS/THR 215 a variety of dry and wet drawing media. This studio course Creativity offers the student an opportunity to learn about pictures as Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. language and expressions using the vocabulary of the ele- This course approaches creativity as a skill to develop, not as ments of art: line, value, shape, form, texture, perspective, a magical gift bestowed on a few select people. The last and composition. Students will create, critique, and display three weeks of the course will be devoted to a large-scale original works of art. project in an area chosen by the student at the time of regis- tration. Two important elements of the course involve a spe- ART 114 cific style of journaling, and a weekly artist's date. Through Gallery the activities in this course, students will bring a higher Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. degree of creativity to their daily lives. This course may be This course is designed to provide the student with gallery taken either at the lower-division level or at the upper-divi- experience. Responsibilities include preparing the gallery sion level, but not both. for all exhibits, providing and collecting entry forms, cata- loguing, making and placing labels for all student show ART 220 work, hanging the student show, organizing the artist's Art History Survey I reception and advertising for the student show, helping with Fall semester. 3 semester hours. the hanging/reception/ advertising of all other exhibits This is a general survey of art historical periods including including senior shows and those of guest artists, and work- the Prehistoric in Europe, the Near East, and the Americas; ing with art faculty. Ancient Egypt; the Bronze Age and Ancient Greece; the Etruscans; and the Romans. Study focuses on the materials, ART 121 techniques, style, historical context, aesthetics, and criticism Design of this wide variety of art. Traditional art historical methods Spring semester. 3 semester hours. of slide lecture, discussion, written exams, and papers are de This studio course closely examines both two- and three- rigueur as well as exploration of relevant topics on the dimensional design by studying the principles of design and Internet and via the course website. Though sequential, the elements of art. Students will create, display, and formal- ART220, ART221, and ART222 may be taken separately. ly present for criticism to the course academic exercises and works of art. ART 221 Art History Survey II ART170 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. History of Architecture This is a general survey of art historical periods including On demand. 3 semester hours. the Early Christian, Byzantine, Islamic, Early Medieval, This is a survey of the history of architecture. The course Gothic, and Renaissance. Study focuses on the materials, will look at periods of architecture and how they were affect- techniques, style, historical context, aesthetics, and criticism ed by the politics, religion, economies, and ideas of their of this wide variety of art. Traditional art historical methods times. Each period will culminate in a detailed analysis of a of slide lecture, discussion, written exams, and papers are de building representative of that period. rigueur as well as exploration of relevant topics on the Internet and via the course website. Though sequential, ART 176 ART220, ART221, and ART222 may be taken separately. Architectural Graphic Communication On demand. 3 semester hours. ART 222 This course surveys basic graphic principles and a variety of Art History Survey III techniques, media, and applications (both technical and Fall semester. 3 semester hours. artistic) to enhance visual communication skills in portray- This is a general survey of art historical periods and move- ing the real, and equally important, the imagined architectur- ments during the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. al form. Study focuses on the materials, techniques, style, historical context, aesthetics, and criticism of this wide variety of art. ART 214 Traditional art historical methods of slide lecture, discus- Gallery sion, written exams, and papers are de rigueur as well as Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. exploration of relevant topics on the Internet and via the This course is designed to provide the student with gallery course website. Though sequential, ART220, ART221, and experience. Responsibilities include preparing the gallery ART222 may be taken separately. for all exhibits, providing and collecting entry forms, cata- loguing, making and placing labels for all student show work, hanging the student show, organizing the artist's

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ART 231 of design elements in the clay medium. They are also expect- Painting I ed to be able to identify and articulate qualities that charac- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. terize notable ceramic works by studying both modern and This studio course explores techniques of oil and acrylic historic ceramic pieces. Students will create, critique, and paints as well as mixed media. The contemporary view as display original works of art. well as the traditional is examined. Students will create, cri- tique, and display original works of art. Prerequisite: ART 252 ART101. Jewelry and Metalwork I Spring semester. 3 semester hours. ART 232 This course is an introduction to basic jewelry and metal- Painting II working processes and techniques, such as lost wax casting, Fall semester. 3 semester hours. raising, forging, fabrication, and lapidary work. Copper, This course explores the theories and techniques of tradition- brass, bronze, sterling silver, and semi¬precious stones are al watercolor painting. However, non-traditional approaches commonly used; more expensive materials may be used if to watercolor and other types of painting, e.g. mixed media, the student can afford them. Functional and non-functional are often introduced. Students will create, critique, and dis- objects may be made with an emphasis on craftsmanship and play original works of art. Prerequisite: ART101. aesthetics. Designs from nature, art history, and contempo- rary culture are encouraged. Students will create, critique, ART 243 and display original works of art. ART352 is a continuation Digital Photography of ART252. On demand. 3 semester hours. This course introduces the process of digital photography. ART 271 Camera handling, editing techniques, and the elements of Design of the Earth's Landscape design are covered. Students are encouraged to pursue this On demand. 3 semester hours. art form in the surrounding community and landscape. This course is an overview of the influence of geography and culture on historical and contemporary human settlement ART 244 patterns. It explores the interrelationships between climate, Calligraphy natural resources, cultural values, and technology in the evo- On demand. 3 semester hours. lution of a variety of land use patterns around the globe. The purpose of this course is to connect with scribes, past and present, to learn their skills and apply them today. ART 275 Though immersed in art history, students of calligraphy Elements of Architecture spend most of the course studying, practicing, and laying out On demand. 3 semester hours. a variety of hands including Roman, Insular, National, This is a lecture/studio course concerned with the elemental Caroline, Gothic, Italian, Humanist, and post-Renaissance "building blocks" of architecture as well as with basic two- scripts. Traditional tool-making and usage include quill, dimensional architectural graphic expression. reed, and bamboo pens and ink; other tools, media, and tech- niques may include brushes, steel pens, paper, papyrus, vel- ART 301 lum, watercolor, gouache, embossing, relief printing, resist, Drawing II computer-generated layouts, and more. Projects range from On demand. 3 semester hours. quotes to cards to wine labels to small books. Students will This is primarily a life drawing class. Working mainly from create, critique, and display original works of art. the human nude and from animals, the student is allowed to explore techniques and create drawings in dry and wet ART 245/SOC 244 media. "Nature as teacher" is the academic approach in live Introduction to Flint Knapping I model sessions; however, other drawing approaches, subject Summer semester. 3 semester hours. matter, and advanced techniques may be explored. Students Students manufacture a variety of stone tools to learn about will create, critique, and display original works of art. the evolution of prehistoric technology. Obsidian, flint, and Prerequisite: ART101. bottle glass are worked with stone, antler, bone, and wood to fashion arrowheads, spear points, knives, and scrapers. ART 314 Normally offered May term. Non¬refundable materials fee Gallery required. Preference is given to majors and minors. This Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. course may be taken either at the lower-division level or at This course is designed to provide the student with gallery the upper-division level, but not both. experience. Responsibilities include preparing the gallery for exhibits, providing and collecting entry forms, catalogu- ART 251 ing, making and placing labels for student show work, hang- Clay I ing the student show, organizing the artist's reception and Fall semester and on demand. 3 semester hours. advertising for the student show, helping with the hanging/ Students in this studio course create original works of art reception/advertising of all other exhibits including senior using hand-building techniques such as pinching, slab-build- shows and those of guest artists, and working with art facul- ing, coiling, and modeling (sculpting). Wheel-throwing is ty. also introduced. Students are encouraged to explore the use

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ART/MUS 315 ART/EDC 338 Creativity Methods and Materials: Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Teaching Art in the Elementary School This course approaches creativity as a skill to develop, not as Spring semester. 3 semester hours. a magical gift bestowed on a few select people. The last This course focuses on the methods and materials for teach- three weeks of the course will be devoted to a large-scale ing art in the elementary and middle school. Prerequisite: project in an area chosen by the student at the time of regis- admission to the teacher education program or permission of tration. Two important elements of the course involve a spe- instructor. cific style of journaling, and a weekly artist's date. Through the activities in this course, students will bring a higher ART 342 degree of creativity to their daily lives. This course may be Printmaking taken either at the lower-division level or at the upper-divi- On demand. 3 semester hours. sion level, but not both. Students are introduced to basic relief printmaking as well as techniques such as linoleum and wood cut and calligraphy. ART 321 Other processes include monoprint, intaglio, silkscreen, Topics in Art History I and/or computer-generated graphics. Students will create, On demand. 3 semester hours. critique, and display original works of art. Prerequisite: Choosing from the prehistoric (as early as 30,000 BC) ART101. through the Gothic (as late as AD 1500), this course may explore such topics as Ancient Egypt, Bronze Age and ART 345/SOC 344 Classical Greece, Imperial Rome, or Medieval Europe. Introduction to Flint Knapping II Study focuses on art materials, techniques, style, pre-histor- Summer semester. 3 semester hours. ical and historical context, aesthetics, and criticism. While Students manufacture a variety of stone tools to learn about traditional methods of studying art history are used (e.g. the evolution of prehistoric technology. Obsidian, flint, and slide lectures, discussion, written exams, and papers), stu- bottle glass are worked with stone, antler, bone, and wood to dents are expected to authentically replicate an objet d'art fashion arrowheads, spear points, knives, and scrapers. from the studied historical periods as a major project. This Requirements for ART345 are the same as for ART245 with course is also web-enhanced, with an interactive class web- the addition of either 1) a 10- page research paper on prehis- site and required web research and project presentation. toric paleolithic tool manufacturing, or 2) the manufacture of punch struck blade (upper paleolithic) tools. Normally ART 322 offered May term. Non-refundable materials fee required. Topics in Art History II Preference is given to majors and minors. This course may On demand. 3 semester hours. be taken either at the lower-division level or at the upper- The topic for this course is chosen from Western artistic tra- division level, but not both. ditions ranging from the Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, the nineteenth, or the twentieth centuries. Study focuses on art ART 350 materials, techniques, style, historical context, aesthetics, Sculpture and criticism. While traditional methods of studying art his- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. tory are used (e.g. slide lectures, discussion, written exams, Students will explore the third dimension by creating works and papers), students are expected to authentically replicate in a variety of materials such as clay, plaster, wood, metal, an objet d'art from the studied historical periods as a major found objects, and mixed media. Processes and techniques project. This course is also web-enhanced, with an interac- include modeling, carving, lost wax casting, and construc- tive class website and required web research and project tion. Students will create, critique, and display original presentation. works of art. Prerequisite: ART 121.

ART 323 ART 351 Topics in Art History III Clay II On demand. 3 semester hours. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This is a study of the peoples and their art from the non- This clay class offers the student an opportunity to expand European traditions. Topics vary and may include Native ceramic skills according to individual interests. Student and American cultures such as the Anasazi, Mogollon, or instructor will develop a mutually agreeable plan of study at Mimbres and/or the art of Africa or Asia, among others. the beginning of the semester. Students will create, critique, Study focuses on art materials, techniques, style, prehistori- and display original works of art. Usually ART351 is offered cal and historical context, aesthetics, and criticism. While concurrently with ART251. Prerequisite: ART251. traditional methods of studying art history are used (e.g. slide lectures, discussion, written exams, and papers), stu- ART 352 dents are expected to authentically replicate an objet d'art Jewelry and Metalwork II from the studied historical periods as a major project. This Spring semester. 3 semester hours. course is also web-enhanced, with an interactive class web- Students are allowed to pursue areas of individual interest by site and required web research and project investigating advanced techniques and/or by expanding presentation. basic jewelry and metalworking skills. Student and instruc- tor will develop a mutually agreeable plan of study at the

Page - 47 - Academic Programs beginning of the semester. Students will create, critique, and exciting world of professional aviation. Rocky Mountain display original works of art. ART352 is a continuation of College offers bachelor of science degrees in aeronautical and is offered concurrently with ART252. Prerequisite: science (professional pilot) and aviation management. ART252. Graduates are prepared to begin careers as pilots or man- agers in the airline, business, air cargo, military or other sec- ART 450 tors in the aviation industry. Internship On demand. 1-12 semester hours. Flight training is conducted in Piper and Beechcraft aircraft This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- owned by the College. Glass cockpit aircraft and sophisticat- lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- ed simulators are used in training to prepare graduates for ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career competitive careers in aviation. Further training is conduct- services. Contract is required. Prerequisites: junior or senior ed using state-of-the-art Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) flight standing. management system (FMS) simulation. The program emphasizes professional experiences, relevant classroom ART 483 instruction and safe flight operations that will help transition Senior Project the students to a successful career after graduation. On demand. 1 semester hour. For art majors and art education majors and minors, this Majors are offered in aeronautical science and aviation man- course is designed to help students develop the concept, phi- agement, and a minor is offered in aeronautical science. The losophy, and direction of a body of work for their senior aeronautical science major combines pilot certification with show. Students meet with professor(s) on a weekly basis. studies of the air transportation-operating environment. The Prerequisite: permission of professor. aviation management major combines studies of aviation with business and economics. Pilot certification is elective ART 490 under this major. Art Seminar Fall semester, alternate years. 2 semester hours. The minor in aeronautical science includes private pilot cer- Designed for art majors and art education majors and tification, plus the knowledge to safely and efficiently use air minors, this course explores what it means to be an art pro- transportation as part of a business operation or for personal fessional. Discussion, field trips (e.g. to museums, galleries, use. artists' studios), art community service, and preparation of a resume, a portfolio, an artist's statement, and a senior show The program emphasizes professional relationships with are the focus of the course. The art seminar is further companies and individuals across the aviation industry and enhanced by visits from a career counselor and art profes- internship opportunities tailored to the desires of each indi- sionals. The course not only serves as an opportunity for vidual student. self-assessment by each student, but also requires the assess- ment of fellow classmates, the art program, and, in the case Pilot Certification of art education majors and minors, the application of age- Flight education is conducted under Federal Aviation appropriate assessment formats. Prerequisite: permission of Regulation Part 141 certification. Classroom instruction is professor. conducted on campus, and flight instruction is conducted at flight operations at the airport. Students majoring in aero- ART 499 nautical science may receive credit for prior learning for the Independent Study private pilot certificate and the instrument rating completed On demand. 1-3 semester hours. prior to enrollment. Credit for other FAA certification is This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis. Once stu- independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation dents enroll in the aviation program, all subsequent flight with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should instruction must be received through the Rocky Mountain be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of College aviation program. 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Medical Certification Aviation Aeronautical science majors must obtain a minimum of a Daniel Hargrove, Professor and Director of Aviation Class II FAA medical certificate prior to acceptance into the Scott Wilson, Professor aviation program. A Class I certificate is recommended. David Ison, Assistant Professor Students minoring in aeronautical science must obtain at Clete Knaub, Assistant Professor of Aviation Management least a Class III FAA medical certificate, which is required Chris Wiens, Director of Flight Operations for the private pilot certificate.

The mission of the Rocky Mountain College aviation pro- Admission Criteria gram is to educate and train individuals to be professionals Admission to the aviation program is based on demonstrated and leaders in the aviation industry. academic leadership and responsibility, appropriate FAA med- ical certification, and admission to the College. The number of The Rocky Mountain College aviation program provides students admitted to the program each year may be restricted students with the knowledge and skills required to enter the to balance classroom and flight instruction capabilities.

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Program Costs AVS 101 The cost of flight training is in addition to normal college Private Pilot Ground School tuition and fees. The fee for each flight laboratory course is Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 4 semester hours. payable at the time of registration. These fees are based on Prepares the student for the FAA private pilot knowledge the cost for an average student to complete the flight instruc- examination. The student is introduced to the principles of tion in the specified syllabus and include costs for FAA aerodynamics, aircraft systems and performance, meteorolo- knowledge and flight exams. Flight lab completion may gy and aviation weather data, aviation physiology, naviga- carry over from one semester to another. tion, flight planning, and aviation decision-making. Corequisite: AVS153. Citizenship All students must show proof of citizenship before begin- AVS 150 ning flight training. Acceptable forms of proof of U.S. citi- Aviation Meteorology zenship include an original birth certificate or current pass- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. port. International students may take flight training but must Provides a detailed knowledge of the environmental factors comply with procedures established by the U.S. critical to safe flight operations. The course covers weather Transportation Security Administration. Contact flight oper- systems, upper-air characteristics, flight hazards, weather- ations for details. related topics in flight safety, meteorological flight planning, use of weather information systems, and the reports and Major in Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot) charts used for aviation weather reporting and forecasting. The following are required as part of the general education core courses: PSY101; PHS101 or PHS105 or PHS201; and AVS 153 MAT110. A minimum of 52 semester hours is required in Private Pilot Flight Lab the major, including AVS100, AVS101, AVS150, AVS153, Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 2 semester hours. EL. AVS201, AVS202, AVS203, AVS205, AVS253, AVS272, Students complete all three stages of the Private pilot flight AVS273, AVS274, AVS306, AVS308, AVS312, AVS317, syllabus. This course includes dual and solo flight and cov- AVS318, AVS376, AVS400, AVS404, AVS405, AVS419, ers pre-flight preparation, aircraft operation procedures, and three semester hours of upper-division aviation elec- proper aircraft flight control, air and ground safety, flight tives. No internship is required, but is recommended. The maneuvers, air traffic control procedures and communica- first three credits of an internship will be graded. Additional tion, and VFR navigation. This course prepares students for credits up to a maximum of 9 will be graded pass/fail. the FAA private pilot oral and flight examinations. The FAA private pilot certificate must be completed to fulfill course Major in Aviation Management requirements. Corequisite: AVS101. The following are required as part of the general education core courses: PSY101; PHS101, PHS105, or PHS201; and AVS 170 MAT110. A minimum of 52 hours is required, including Flight Orientation Lab AVS100, AVS101, AVS150, AVS170 or AVS153; AVS307, Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. AVS308, AVS312, AVS400, AVS405, BSA201, BSA202, This course is for students majoring in aviation management BSA311, BSA321, BSA343, ECO201, ECO202, MAT210 who do not want to earn a private pilot certificate. The and six semester hours of upper division electives in aviation course provides students approximately five hours of dual or business. Three credits of internship are required and will flight instruction designed to provide an understanding of be graded. Additional credits up to a maximum of 9 will be the theory of flight and factors basic to flight operations, graded pass/fail. including meteorology, air traffic control, and navigation. Corequisite: AVS101. Minor in Aeronautical Science Aminimum of 20 semester hours, including AVS101, AVS 200 AVS150, AVS153, AVS203, AVS308, and five semester Intercollegiate Flight Team Competition hours of aviation electives. At least six semester hours must Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. be in upper-division courses. Students train for and participate in intercollegiate flight competition as a member of the Rocky Mountain College Aviation courses Flight Team. Additional fee required during semesters in which the team travels to competition. AVS 100 Introduction to Professional Aviation AVS 201 Fall semester. 1 semester hour. Instrument Rating Ground School Introduces students to the aviation curriculum and the liber- Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 3 semester hours. al arts core curriculum as a foundation for personal growth This course prepares students for the FAA instrument rating and development. Investigates aviation career options with knowledge examination, providing an in-depth study of an emphasis on the necessary knowledge, skills, and attrib- flight instruments, physiology of flight, aviation weather utes of an aviation professional. Introduces aviation safety reports and forecasting, radio navigation, IFR departure, en and human factor issues. Learning activities include profes- route and arrival procedures, IFR flight planning, and emer- sional reading and writing. gency procedures. Prerequisites: AVS101, AVS153; or per- mission of the director of aviation. Corequisite: AVS253.

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AVS 202 training device (simulator). This course prepares students for Commercial Pilot Ground School the FAA instrument rating oral and flight examinations. FAA Fall and spring semesters 3 semester hours. instrument rating must be completed to fulfill course This course prepares students for the FAA commercial pilot requirements. Prerequisites: AVS101 and AVS153 or private knowledge examination, covering meteorology, airspace, pilot certificate. Corequisite: AVS201. pilotage, aviation physiology, advanced aerodynamics, com- mercial flight maneuvers, aircraft stability and performance, AVS 272 flight in complex aircraft, flight management and emergency Commercial Pilot Flight Lab I procedures, and regulations related to commercial flight Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. operations. Prerequisites: AVS201, AVS253 ; or permission This course provides flight instruction covering commercial of the director of aviation. Corequisite: AVS272. navigation, cross-country flights, and night flying proce- dures allowing students to complete stage 1 of the flight syl- AVS 203 labus. Prerequisites: AVS253. Corequisite: AVS202. Introduction to Air Traffic Control Fall semester. 3 semester hours. AVS 273 This course provides a detailed study of the science of air Commercial Pilot Flight Lab II traffic control for professional pilots and aviation managers. Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. Topics include the national airspace system, air traffic con- This course provides flight instruction covering commercial trol, navigation aids, communications and operations proce- flight maneuvers allowing students to complete Stage two of dures, airport traffic control, radar operations, and ATC facil- the flight syllabus. Prerequisite: AVS272. ity management. Prerequisite: AVS101. AVS 274 AVS 205 Commercial Pilot Flight Lab III Global Positioning System and Glass Cockpit Lab Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. This course provides flight instruction providing a continua- Students complete hands-on global positioning system and tion of commercial flight maneuvers and complex aircraft glass cockpit training using software in the classroom and flight procedures. Students complete stage three of the flight hardware in flight training devices in order to integrate and syllabus and become prepared for the FAA commercial pilot apply these systems in instrument flight. Prerequisites: oral and flight examinations. The FAA commercial pilot cer- AVS101, AVS153. Corequisite: AVS201 and AVS253. tificate must be completed to fulfill course requirements. Prerequisite: AVS273. AVS/HST 231 Aviation History AVS 301 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Certified Flight Instructor Ground School This course outlines the evolution of aviation from early Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. glider and balloon flights to modern jets and the space age. This is a two-part course that prepares students for the FAA The course examines the multiple ways that technology Fundamentals of Instruction and Flight Instructor advances and warfare have advanced aviation. Topics of Knowledge Examinations. Part one covers fundamentals of study include specific flights, significant aviators, and par- teaching and learning, including effective teaching methods, ticular aircraft that have improved general, commercial, and aerodynamics analysis, instructional syllabus development, military aviation. The course discusses current develop- and flight instructor responsibilities. Part two addresses the ments and future trends in aviation. analysis of flight maneuvers involved in the private, com- mercial, and flight instructor certificates. Prerequisites: AVS 243 AVS201, AVS202, and AVS274; or permission of the direc- Aviation Winter Survival tor of aviation. Spring semester. 1 semester hour. This course consists of a trip to another town in Montana for AVS 306 training over a weekend in January. The course includes Multi-Engine Rating Ground School classroom and field work on how to survive in winter condi- Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. tions. Training includes staying in the field overnight for This course covers the operation of multi-engine airplanes one night. There is a small fee, plus cost of travel and one including performance, normal and emergency operating night lodging. Registration with the Montana Aeronautics procedures, electrical and hydraulic systems, and other Division, which is the sponsor, must be completed by Dec installed equipment commonly found on multi-engine air- 1st. Pass/no pass grading. planes. Prerequisite: AVS202, AVS273, or permission of the Prerequisite: AVS101. director of aviation. Corequisite: AVS376.

AVS 253 AVS 307 Instrument Rating Flight Lab FBO and General Aviation Operations Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 2 semester hours. Spring, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students complete all three stages of the instrument pilot This course examines the factors involved in running a suc- flight syllabus, which includes instrument departure, en cessful fixed base operation (FBO) and operating a general route and approach procedures in both the airplane and flight aviation business. The course includes the certification

Page - 50 - Academic Programs process, management operations, and marketing strategies. Division (the sponsor) must be completed by May 1st. Each The course also studies the evolving role of FBOs, from their participant must be a Montana pilot registered with the pilot-oriented roots to their business-oriented future. Montana Aeronautics Division. Pass/no pass grading. Prerequisite: AVS274 and permission of the director of avi- AVS 308 ation. Aviation Safety Spring semester. 3 semester hours. AVS 325 This course provides a forum for understanding the safe Advanced Flight Systems operation of aircraft. The focus is on human factors in the Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. aviation safety environment. Topics of study include aircraft This course provides an introduction to modern cockpit tech- technology, human physiology, psychology, air traffic con- nology used in air transport aircraft. The course addresses trol, navigational facilities, weather, accident investigation, the function and operation of glass cockpit aircraft operating and crew resource management. Prerequisite: sophomore equipment such as satellite-based and inertial navigation standing, junior preferred. systems, auto-pilots, flight management systems, electronic flight information systems, ground proximity warning sys- AVS 310 tems, traffic collision avoidance systems, datalink systems, Airport Planning and Administration electronic flight bags, weather radar, enhanced/synthetic Fall, alternate years. 3 semester hours. vision systems, and flight data and cockpit voice recording This course provides a forum for understanding the elements systems. Prerequisites: AVS201, AVS253 of proper airport planning and the importance of achieving a successful airport operation. The course studies the duties AVS 343 and responsibilities of an airport manager at a large airport, Altitude Chamber Training as well as departments such as crash/fire/rescue, facilities, Spring semester. 1 semester hour. administration, and maintenance. The course also covers the This course provides classroom instruction and hands-on criteria for blending the airport into federal and state plans training on the physiological effects and hazards associated and for achieving FAA approval. Prerequisite: sophomore with high altitude flight. The course includes a field trip to standing, junior preferred. a U.S. Air Force base to participate in training in an altitude chamber. Pass/no pass grading. Prerequisite: AVS101, AVS 312 AVS153. Aviation Law Fall semester. 3 semester hours. AVS 345 This course provides a forum for understanding the statutes, Tail Wheel Endorsement regulations, and case law governing aviation. Topics of Fall, spring and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. study include administrative law, aircraft accidents, airport This course includes flight and ground training required to liability, aircraft transactions, and airline labor law. obtain a log book endorsement to fly a tail wheel aircraft, as Prerequisite: sophomore standing. specified by the FAA. Coordination with academic advisor and director of flight operations is required before start of AVS 317 training. Pass/no pass grading. Prerequisite: AVS101, Aircraft Power Plants AVS153. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. An in-depth study of reciprocating, turbine, and turbo-prop AVS 361 engines and propeller systems and the engine accessory Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab (FAA Part 141) equipment used on modern aircraft: Prerequisite: AVS202, Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 2 semester hours. PHS101 or PHS105 or PHS201, or permission of professor. This course provides flight instruction under FAR Part 141 prepares students for the FAA flight instructor oral and flight AVS 318 examinations. The course includes dual flights covering all Advanced Aircraft Systems maneuvers necessary to instruct students for the private and Spring semester. 3 semester hours. commercial pilot certificates. The FAA flight instructor cer- An in-depth study of advanced aircraft systems including tificate must be completed to fulfill course requirements. fuel, hydraulic, electrical, engine accessory, and auxiliary Prerequisite: AVS274. Corequisite: AVS301. systems. Prerequisite: AVS202 or permission of professor. AVS 362 AVS 322 Instrument Flight Instructor (FAA Part 141) Search Pilot Clinic Fall, spring and summer semesters. 3 semester hours. Fall semester. 1 semester hour. This course provides ground and flight instruction under This course consists of a trip to another town in Montana for FAR Part 141 prepares students for the FAA instrument training over a weekend in September. The course includes flight instructor written, oral, and flight examinations. The classroom and field training on survival skills and two hours FAA instrument instructor rating must be completed to ful- of flight time for search pilot training. This is not a moun- fill course requirements. Prerequisite: AVS361 or AVS371. tain flying course. The course fee covers classroom instruc- tion, field training, and flight time. Cost of travel and lodg- ing is extra. Registration with the Montana Aeronautics

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AVS 363 AVS 404 Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (FAA Part 141) Crew Resource Management with Lab Fall, spring and summer semesters. 3 semester hours. Fall and spring semesters. 2 semester hours. This course provides ground and flight instruction under This course provides advanced ground and simulator FAR Part 141, preparing students for the FAA multi-engine instruction with an emphasis on the application of aviation flight instructor rating oral and flight examinations. The and human factors in Crew Resource Management skills. FAA multi-engine instructor rating must be completed to ful- The lab includes Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) ses- fill course requirements. Prerequisite: AVS361 or AVS371. sions in a flight-training device to develop crew resource management skills in a variety of realistic situations encoun- AVS 371 tered by flight crews. Prerequisite: AVS376 or permission of Certified Flight Instructor Flight Lab (FAA Part 61) the director of aviation. Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 2 semester hour. This course provides flight instruction under FAR Part 61, AVS/BSA 405 preparing students for the FAA flight instructor oral and Air Transportation Management flight examinations. The course includes dual flights cover- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. ing all maneuvers necessary to instruct students for the pri- This course provides a comprehensive experience for the vate and commercial pilot certificates. The FAA flight aviation or business student by examining the air transporta- instructor certificate must be completed to fulfill course tion industry. Areas of concentration: airline operation, requirements. Prerequisite: AVS274. Corequisite: AVS301. maintenance, marketing, and economic factors affecting the industry. The class uses a simulation program where stu- AVS 372 dents create an airline and then compete with other students. Instrument Flight Instructor (FAA Part 61) Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Fall, spring and summer semesters. 2 semester hours. This course provides ground and flight instruction under AVS 410 FAR Part 61, preparing students for the FAA instrument Advanced Aerodynamics and Aircraft Performance flight instructor written, oral, and flight examinations. The Spring, alternate years. 3 semester hours. FAA instrument instructor rating must be completed to ful- This course covers advanced theories of flight and perform- fill course requirements. Prerequisite: AVS361 or AVS371. ance factors including airfoil shape; theories of lift and drag; velocity; power and thrust; stability and control; high speed AVS 373 aerodynamics; Mach effect; advanced principles of perform- Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (FAA Part 61) ance, capabilities, and limitations; performance design crite- Fall, spring and summer semesters. 2 semester hours. ria; and load factors. Prerequisites: AVS202 and MAT110; This course provides ground and flight instruction under AVS274 is preferred. FAR Part 61, preparing students for the FAA multi-engine flight instructor rating oral and flight examinations. The AVS 419 FAA multi-engine instructor rating must be completed to ful- Air Carrier Operations fill course requirements. Prerequisite: AVS361 or AVS371. Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. This course focuses on a study of transport category aircraft AVS 376 systems; flight planning; airport analysis; advanced weather Multi-Engine Rating Flight Lab analysis; and economic and safety issues related to transport Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. category aircraft operations, including HMR 175 and FAR This course provides flight instruction, preparing students Part 135 and 121 regulatory requirements. This course pro- for the FAA Multi-engine rating oral and flight examina- vides the knowledge required to qualify for the FAA airline tions. Areas covered include emergency procedures, single transport pilot and aircraft dispatcher knowledge examina- engine operations, and control of the aircraft by sole refer- tions. Prerequisites: AVS202, AVS405. ence to flight instruments. The FAA multi-engine rating must be completed to fulfill course requirements. AVS 443 Prerequisite: AVS274. Corequisite: AVS306. Airline Dispatcher Certification Spring semester. 2 semester hours. AVS 400 This course is a culminating study of airline operations, Aviation Professional Development preparing students for the FAA dispatcher certification Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. knowledge and practical examinations. The course includes This culminating course focuses on professional issues and 20 hours of practical experience and observation of airline integrates all facets of the student's college educational expe- dispatch operations. Students must be 21 years of age by the rience. Students explore issues in aviation including profes- middle of the semester that the course is taken to meet FAA sional standards, ethics, and career advancement. Guest lec- examination requirements. Prerequisites: AVS150, tures will provide perspectives from leaders in the aviation AVS201, AVS203, AVS205, AVS318, AVS419. The FAA industry. Prepares the graduate for transition to a career in dispatcher written exam (ADX) is also a prerequisite. aviation and develops job placement skills. Prerequisite: senior standing.

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AVS 447 Biology students at Rocky Mountain College get a broad Boeing 737 Aircraft Systems exposure to the three main areas of biology. Our goal is that Fall, spring and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. graduates, no matter what career path they may choose, will This course is an in-depth study of the systems of the Boeing have a solid understanding of the cellular and molecular 737 aircraft, including hydraulics, avionics, electrics, air basis of life, the design and function of individual organ- conditioning, and flight controls. Students work with com- isms, and the ecological interactions between organisms. puter-based training software as used by numerous airlines. Furthermore, we emphasize research skills, experimental This independent study course is conducted and tested much design, and data analysis throughout all courses. The pro- like initial 737 ground training at an airline. Prerequisite: gram provides biology majors with a broad foundation, AVS202. Corequisite: AVS318. which prepares them for professional schools, the workplace or graduate school. AVS 449 Regional Jet Aircraft Systems Major in Biology: Fall, spring and summer semesters. 1 semester hour. 1. A minimum of 33 semester hours of biology courses; This course is an in-depth study of the systems of the 2. Biology core: BIO111 and BIO112 (8 cr), BIO203 Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) aircraft, including hydraulics, Genetics (3 cr), and BIO306 Evolution (3 cr); avionics, electrics, air conditioning, flight controls, etc. 3. One course from each of the following three categories: Students work with computer-based training software as a) Cell and Molecular Biology: BIO250 used by numerous airlines. This independent study course is Microbiology, BIO426 Biotechnology, conducted and tested much like initial CRJ ground training BIO/CHM452 Biochemistry I, BIO/ CHM460 at an airline. Prerequisite: AVS202. Corequisite: AVS318. Biochemistry II, any cell biology course; b) Ecology and Behavior: BIO241 Biological AVS 450 Anthropology, BIO311 Botany, BIO317 Internship Ornithology, BIO347 Animal Behavior, BIO410 Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 1-12 semester hours. Conservation Bio, BIO415 Ecology; This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- c) Animal Structure and Function: BIO252 Animal lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- Physiology, BIO305 Vertebrate Anatomy, ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career BIO321 Anatomy and Physiology I, BIO322 services. The internship should relate to the student's major Anatomy and Physiology II or any developmen- or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisites: tal biology class. junior or senior standing and permission of the director of 4. Biology capstone course (5 cr). As students choose cour- aviation. ses from the three categories listed above, they must take BIO/CHM452 (biochemistry) OR BIO415 (ecology) as AVS 499 their capstone course; Independent Study 5. Internship: BIO450 credits do not count toward the 33 On demand. 1-3 semester hours. credit minimum. This course allows a strong student to devise and pursue 6. In addition: IDS243 (Scientific Writing and Analysis), independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation CHM101, CHM102, CHM300, CHM301, and either with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should PHS101 and PHS102 or PHS201 and PHS202. be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Students completing BIO111, BIO112 and either of the cap- stone courses (BIO415 or BIO452) satisfy the Rocky Biology Mountain College general education requirement for experi- Daniel Albrecht, Professor ential learning. Cristi Hunnes, Professor Jennifer Lyman, Professor Major in Biology Education Claire Oakley, Professor Students must complete the above biology major and the Phillip Jensen, Assistant Professor required secondary education courses. Mark Osterlund, Assistant Professor Kayhan Ostovar, Assistant Professor Minor in Biology A minimum of 20 semester hours in biology (6 credits of The biology program studies the breadth of life, from cellu- upper-division courses), IDS243, plus one course in chem- lar mechanisms to ecosystem processes. Students are istry with a laboratory component is required. encouraged to view biological concepts from historical, political, and ethical perspectives as they integrate new ideas Minor in Biology Education and concepts with older ones. The faculty stresses the For students pursuing a teaching minor in biology, the fol- process of science and the ability to analyze the surrounding lowing courses must be taken in addition to coursework world by generating hypotheses, testing hypotheses, analyz- required in the secondary education program: a minimum of ing data, and drawing conclusions. Students develop oral 24 hours in biology including BIO111, BIO112, BIO203; a and written communication skills through active participa- choice of BIO250 or BIO311 or BIO317; either BIO252 or tion in lecture/discussions and collaborative projects both in BIO321; BIO306; and BIO415, IDS243. Additionally, one the classroom and in laboratory/field settings. chemistry course with a laboratory component is required.

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Note: The following courses are eligible for biology credit: and trapping, experimental design, data analysis, and report ESS307, ESS314, and ESS325. EQS300 will be accepted as completion. Once identification and survey skills are a biology elective for students who have successfully com- learned, field teams will be formed and assigned to survey pleted BIO111, BIO112, CHM101, and CHM102. Note: and inventory local habitats of concern with the goal of help- EQS300 and EQS400 are highly recommended for students ing guide local management and restoration of these habi- pursuing veterinary school or graduate programs in animal tats. Additional fee required. Prerequisite ESS105 and/or science. BIO112 or permission from the instructor.

Biology courses BIO/SOC 241 Biological Anthropology BIO 102 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Introduction to Biology History of the theory of evolution, including the modern Summer semester. 4 semester hours. synthetic theory of evolution, population genetics, hominoid This course is a broad survey of biology approaching differ- evolution from the Miocene hominids to Homo sapiens, pri- ent levels of biological organization from the perspective of mate ethnology, and sociobiology. the organism in the environment. Specific topics include genetics, evolution, ecology, metabolism, and the cell. The BIO 250 laboratory emphasizes the process of scientific investigation, Microbiology including the design, conduct, analysis, and presentation of Spring semester. 4 semester hours. biological experiments. This course is appropriate for non- This course focuses on the biology of microorganisms biology majors and does not count toward a major or minor including bacteria, viruses, yeasts, protozoa, and fungi. An in biology. investigation of the structure, metabolism, and reproduction of microorganisms lays the groundwork for health-oriented BIO 111 microbial topics including epidemiology, immunology, General Biology I immunity, antimicrobials, and major microbial diseases. In Fall semester. 4 semester hours. the laboratory, students learn techniques for the isolation, An introductory survey emphasizes the cell, cellular respira- detection, identification, and characterization of bacteria tion, photosynthesis, genetics, and molecular biology. The within various types of samples. Three hours of lecture and weekly laboratories teach basic laboratory skills, safety, one two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites are experimental design, and the application of statistics. Three BIO111 and CHM101. hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. BIO 252 Animal Physiology BIO 112 Spring semester, even years. 3 semester hours. General Biology II Designed for students pursuing studies in ecology, biodiver- Spring semester. 4 semester hours. sity, and environmental science. This class introduces stu- An introductory course emphasizes organization within the dents to the basic concepts of animal regulation. Feedback individual, population, and community levels of biology. and homeostasis are foundational concepts in biology. An Topics include basic genetics, population genetics, evolu- introductory biology and introductory chemistry class are tion, diversity of organisms, and ecology. The laboratory highly recommended. emphasizes the process of scientific investigation, including the design, analysis, and presentation of biological experi- BIO 305 ments. Field trips outside of regular class time may be General Vertebrate Zoology required. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laborato- Fall semester, odd years. 4 semester hours. ry session per week. This course provides a detailed overview of the species diversity, natural history, and evolution of vertebrates. These BIO 203 concepts are highlighted through comparisons within and Genetics between vertebrate groups. Special emphasis is placed on Fall semester. 4 semester hours. evolutionary relationships to track key innovations in mor- The course provides a detailed overview of the mechanisms phology, physiology, and ecology that have contributed to of heredity. Topics include Mendelian, quantitative, and vertebrate diversification. Three hours of lecture and one molecular genetics. Three hours of lecture per week and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: BIO306. two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: BIO111, BIO112, and CHM101. BIO 306 Evolution BIO 216 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Research Techniques in Ecology A broad but detailed discussion of the genetic, ontogenetic, Spring semester, even years. 4 semester hours. and morphologic changes inherent in populations. Topics A field and laboratory course covering basic field techniques include population genetics, molecular evolution, natural to survey and inventory areas to assess biodiversity, with an selection, genetic drift, gene flow, speciation, phylogenetics, emphasis on Montana mammal, bird, reptile, amphibians and coevolution. Three hours of lecture per week. and fish fauna. Topics include species identification, survey Prerequisites: BIO203 and MAT110 or above.

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BIO 311 expression, and control of behavior. This course provides a Botany foundation for understanding animal ecology, revealing evo- Spring semester, odd years. 4 semester hours. lutionary relationships, and managing fish and wildlife pop- This course provides a detailed exploration of plant anatomy ulations. Topics include communication, predation, forag- and physiology. Microscope study allows for detailed obser- ing, mating, parental care, and sociality. One two-hour lab- vation of roots, stems and leaves and their component tis- oratory session per week. Corequisite: BIO347. sues. Examination of flowers, fruits, and seeds provides the details of pollination, fertilization, dispersal and germina- BIO 410 tion. During the laboratory, students explore topics such as Conservation Biology plant physiological responses to hormones and nutrients, Spring semester, odd years. 2-3 semester hours. characteristics and mechanisms of genetic inheritance, and Students experience a multi-disciplinary approach to conser- ecological aspects of plant competition. The course empha- vation encompassing genetics to ethics. Discussions empha- sizes the relationship between plant form and function. size biological diversity, extinction probability theory, Prerequisites: BIO111, BIO112, and CHM101. reserve design, management, and reintroduction strategies. Written and oral presentations are required. Prerequisite: BIO 317 BIO415. Ornithology On demand. 4 semester hours. BIO 415 A lecture and field/laboratory course detailing anatomy and Ecology physiology, ecology, evolution, and identification of birds. Fall semester. 5 semester hours. Topics include morphology, flight, foraging, migration, mat- Students are provided with an overview of the interactions ing systems, and bird conservation. Three hours of lecture among biotic and abiotic environments. Topics include cli- and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: mate and vegetation, resource acquisition and allocation, BIO111, BIO112, and BIO306. demography, population growth and regulation, sociality, competition, niche theory, predation, and community and BIO 321 ecosystem ecology. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour Human Anatomy and Physiology I laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: BIO306 and Fall semester. 4 semester hours. MAT110 or above. A course requiring students to incorporate concepts from physics, chemistry, and biology to understand the interface BIO 420 between human structure and function and the regulatory Methods and Materials of Teaching Secondary Science mechanisms in play. Topics include tissue types, skeletal, On demand. 2 semester hours. muscular, nervous, respiratory, and reproductive anatomy This course requires focused study with a science teacher in and physiology. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour an accredited secondary school or other acceptable profes- laboratory session per week. Human cadavers are used in the sional. Hours will be arranged in consultation with the con- laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO111 and CHM101 required. tent area professor, the secondary education professor, the CHM301 and PHS102 or PHS 202 highly recommended. student, and the professional mentor. The course provides competence for the delivery and evaluation of planned learn- BIO 322 ing activities. Areas of concentration include active hands- Human Anatomy and Physiology II on experiences, reviewing texts for content appropriate to Spring semester. 4 semester hours. various grade levels, and the use of technology in the class- In this continuation of BIO321, topics include digestive, car- room. Prerequisites: acceptance in the teacher education pro- diovascular, renal, urinary acid-base balance, endocrine, and gram; senior standing required. immune system anatomy and physiology. Three hours of lec- ture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. Human BIO 426 cadavers are used in the laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO321. Biotechnology Spring semester. 4 semester hours. BIO 347 Students learn the basic tools used in modern biotechnology Animal Behavior including techniques involved in DNA manipulation, Fall semester, even years. 3 semester hours. cloning, molecular diagnostics, and sequence information This course provides a broad overview of the development, analysis. This course includes an extensive, hands-on labo- expression, and control of behavior. This course provides a ratory-based introduction to basic molecular biology tech- foundation for understanding animal ecology, revealing evo- niques. Students learn how these techniques are used in lutionary relationships, and managing fish and wildlife pop- many exciting fields of research such as gene therapy, ulations. Topics include communication, predation, forag- genomics, and proteomics. The ethical implications of ing, mating, parental care, and sociality. Prerequisite: selected topics are discussed. Three hours of lecture and one BIO306. three-hour laboratory session per week. Significant time working independently in the laboratory is required. BIO 349 Prerequisites: BIO203 and CHN301. Animal Behavior Lab Fall semester, even years. 1 semester hours. This course provides a broad overview of the development,

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BIO 450 Business Administration and Accountancy Internship Sandra L. Barz, Professor On demand. 1-12 semester hours. Pass/fail. James I. McDowell, Professor An internship is arranged between a member of the disci- Anthony R. Piltz, Professor pline's faculty and the student. The internship will not count Scott Severance, Associate Professor as part of the minimum number of required credits to the James Smith, Associate Professor major or minor. Contract required. If an internship is two or Karen Beiser, Assistant Professor more credits, the student will typically be required to write a Clete Knaub, Assistant Professor paper. The contract will specify the minimum length of the James D. Anderson, Visiting Assistant Professor paper and the required scholarly sources. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. The objective of the business administration program is to provide graduates with the skills necessary for successful BIO/CHM 452 careers in business. To this end, several degree options are Biochemistry I available, all of which are built on a traditional liberal arts Fall semester. 5 semester hours. foundation. Students may explore interests in business man- Biochemistry is a capstone course in the biology program agement and accounting. These options are designed to pro- focusing on the study of the molecules and chemical reac- vide not only a strong business background, but also basic tions essential to life. After an introduction to the chemistry foundational skills. In combination with the liberal arts core, and structure of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, discus- the major provides students with the opportunity to develop sions of enzyme structure and kinetics set the stage for a communication and teamwork skills. Graduates should also detailed exploration of metabolism and its regulation. The be prepared to be effective problem solvers, ready to face the laboratory component of this course involves a semester- challenges of an ever-changing business environment. long integrated project that requires independent student work. Three lecture hours plus one laboratory lecture hour An important part of the major for many students is the per week. Significant time working independently in the lab- opportunity to apply what they have learned through an oratory is required. Prerequisites: CHM301 and BIO111. internship experience. As a part of the major, students work in organizations and earn credit for the experience. The BIO/CHM 460 internship requirement provides students with valuable, real- Biochemistry II world, practical experiences that are helpful in finding and On demand. 3 semester hours. performing well in later employment. Another hands-on An introduction to the chemistry and structure of nucleotides learning opportunity is available through an investment and nucleic acids is followed by a detailed study of DNA course in which the students determine how to invest replication and repair, RNA transcription and processing, $100,000 of the Anderson Special Endowment. protein synthesis, and the regulation of these processes. Bioethics, an important and interesting topic, is covered as Major in Business Management an extension to the scientific content. This course covers top- BSA201, BSA202, BSA311, BSA321 or BSA422, BSA343, ics in more depth and with a different emphasis than genet- BSA450, ECO201, ECO202, ENG325, MAT210, and nine ics. Prerequisites: CHM301 and either BIO/CHM452 or semester hours of electives. BIO203. Major in Managerial Accounting BIO 483 BSA201, BSA202, BSA450, BSA311, BSA320, BSA321, Dissection BSA324, BSA351, BSA352, BSA371, BSA422, ECO201, Summer semester, May term. 2-3 semester hours. and MAT210. Students begin to learn how to dissect a human cadaver. Each student chooses or is assigned to a region. By permis- Minor in Business Management sion of the instructor only. Prerequisites: BIO322. Required: BSA321, ECO201, MAT210, BSA201, BSA202 One elective from the following: AVS405, BSA412, BIO 490 BSA331, BSA318, COM306, BSA311, BSA315, BSA343, Seminar BSA347, BSA361, BSA371, BSA422, ECO301, ECO345, Spring semester. 1 semester hour. ECO346 Selected topics in biology are explored. Minor in Accounting BIO 499 BSA201, BSA202, BSA324, BSA351, BSA352, and Independent Study BSA371. On demand. 1-3 semester hours. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue Minor in Economics independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation ECO201, ECO202, ECO345, ECO346, ECO402, and one of with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should the following; ECO301, ECO305, ECO354, ECO401. be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

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Master of Accountancy BSA 201 The accountancy program at Rocky Mountain College is Principles of Accounting I designed to prepare students for careers in public, govern- Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. mental, not-for-profit, or industrial accounting. The program A course designed to develop an understanding of the uses is designed to allow students to build on skills and knowl- and limitations of accounting for economic measurement in edge developed through undergraduate coursework to decision-making. This course includes basic transactions, become skilled, entry-level professional accountants upon adjusting entries, preparation of worksheets and financial graduation. The curriculum is based on the American statements, receivables, inventory, fixed assets, and payroll. Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) core com- petencies and prepares students to sit for the certified public BSA 202 accountant exam. In its entirety, the program is comprised of Principles of Accounting II both undergraduate and graduate study, which leads, ulti- Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. mately, to the master of accountancy degree. A continuation of BSA201, which includes long-term liabil- ities, partnerships, corporate accounting, statement of cash Students who begin the accountancy program as undergrad- flow, basic financial statement analysis, and the use of uates will graduate, upon completion of all requirements, accounting data in decision-making. Prerequisite: BSA201. with both a bachelor of science in business administration and accountancy and a master of accountancy. The entire BSA 291 curriculum consists of 150 semester hours, and students are Field Practicum required to meet all Rocky Mountain College degree On demand. 1-3 semester hours. requirements. In addition to the College's general education This course provides practical experience in an organization requirements, degree candidates must complete the follow- for students interested in exploring career opportunities. The ing coursework for the bachelor of science: course does not satisfy the experiential learning requirement, nor does it count toward the major. Prerequisite: permission Master of Accountancy with a BS in Business Management of professor. Required courses include: BSA201, BSA202, BSA311, BSA321 or BSA422, BSA343, BSA450, ECO201, ECO202, BSA 311 ECO301, MAT210, and nine semester hours of electives. To Principles of Finance ensure CPA Exam eligibility, candidates should take care to Fall semester. 3 semester hours. select electives in business administration and accountancy Students are introduced to the principles of business finance. disciplines other than accounting. BSA331 is highly recom- Topics covered include financial analysis and planning, mended as one of these electives. In addition to the require- working capital management, the time value of money, and ments noted above, candidates should also complete capital budgeting. Prerequisites: ECO201, ECO202, BSA371. In all cases, CPA exam eligibility requirements for BSA201, and BSA202. the state in which the candidate intends to sit for the exam should be consulted to ensure that the candidate's education- BSA 313 al program satisfies exam eligibility requirements. Students in Free Enterprise Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Master of Accountancy Students will develop skills in leadership, communication, Degree candidates must complete the following: BSA505, and teamwork through learning and practicing the principles BSA507, BSA521, BSA522, BSA553, BSA608, BSA653, of free enterprise. Students select, plan, and implement real- BSA672, and BSA673. BSA352 is a prerequisite for the mas- world projects and compete annually at the regional SIFE ter-level courses. Students who enter the accountancy program competition. This course can be taken a maximum of three as baccalaureate degree holders from an institution other than times, but only three credits may count toward the major. Rocky Mountain College must meet only the master of accountancy requirements and will graduate only with the BSA 315 master of accountancy. These students should consult with Principles of International Business their academic advisor to ensure that, in total, their academic Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. preparation makes them eligible for the CPAexam. Depending Introduction to the principles of international business with upon the student's academic background, additional courses an emphasis on the influence of culture, rules and regula- may be necessary to become eligible for the CPA exam. tions, language, use of modern technology in the manage- ment of international firms, international finance, and mon- Business Administration and Accountancy Courses etary problems. Case studies show how major corporations have been organized in foreign markets. The roles of the BSA 101 IMF/World Bank, WTO, and other international agencies are Introduction to Business discussed. Problems relating to globalization are stressed. Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Class participation and research of important roles and prob- A beginning business course designed to introduce students lems facing international corporations in the world's markets to the areas of business study: historical foundations of are an important part of this course. Prerequisites: BSA201, America's free enterprise system, ethics and social responsi- BSA202, ECO201, ECO202; and junior standing. bility in the business setting, entrepreneurship, the legal structures of business, marketing, and general management.

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BSA 318 with their role in the marketing process. Prerequisite: junior Entrepreneurship or senior standing. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students will learn the characteristics of successful entrepre- BSA 347 neurs, how to seek and evaluate opportunities for new ven- Principles of Investing tures, how to prepare a complete business plan, and how to Fall semester. 3 semester hours. plan strategies and gather resources to create business oppor- This course explores those financial institutions that serve tunities. our free market society. Along the way, students will learn about common stocks and bonds and how to analyze those BSA 320 instruments. Students will be exposed to "contrary thinking" Management Information Systems and will be encouraged to think for themselves. All of these Spring semester. 3 semester hours. issues will be interwoven with logical lessons about life and Students study information technology and its relationship to the pursuit of high ethical standards. the business world. Designed to provide business students with general insights into information technology beyond BSA 351 the introductory level. This course is often required as a pre- Financial Reporting I requisite for master’s level business programs. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. A course which covers proper income statement and balance BSA 321 sheet presentation in accordance with current professional Principles of Management pronouncements. Other topics included are current value Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. concepts, inventory, cash and receivables, plant assets, and Students examine the management functions and basic con- intangible assets. Prerequisite: BSA202. cepts and principles of management, including planning, organization, coordination, control, job design, and human BSA 352 resource management. Topics in human resource manage- Financial Reporting II ment include recruitment, selection, administration of per- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. sonnel policies, and dismissals. Prerequisite: junior or senior This course, a continuation of BSA351, considers proper standing. This course is often required as a prerequisite for accounting for current and long-term liabilities, investments, master’s level business programs. pensions, and leases. Various aspects of stockholders' equity and the analysis of financial statements are also included. BSA 324 Prerequisite: BSA351. Taxation for Managers Spring semester. 3 semester hours. BSA 356 This course provides an analysis of the effects of tax law Economic Decision Making upon business transactions and related decision-making. Fall and Spring semesters 3 semester hours. Emphasis is placed on tax planning and tax minimization This course provides an introduction to the principles of strategies. Prerequisite: BSA202. sound economic and financial decision making both for organizations and for individuals. Students also become BSA 331 familiar with the foundational principles of management, Business Law planning, and performance assessment. This course does not Fall semester. 3 semester hours. count toward a major or minor in business management or Acourse that explores the legal principles relating to business accounting. transactions: contracts, sales, commercial paper, intellectual property, and e-commerce. A study of the legal environment BSA 361 of business is emphasized. This course is often required as a Retailing prerequisite for master’s level business programs. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course focuses on the study of retail institutions, basic BSA 336 principles of retail merchandising, buying and selling prod- Human Resource Management ucts, the importance of store location and layout, and the Spring semester. 3 semester hours. principles of store and personnel management. Prerequisite: Introduction to the Human Resource functions of workforce junior or senior standing. planning, legal requirements, work design, recruiting, selec- tion, training and development, performance management, BSA 362 labor and employee relations. Professional Sales Fall semester. 3 semester hours. BSA 343 This course teaches the basic concepts required to become Principles of Marketing successful in the field of sales, focusing primarily on busi- Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. ness-to-business selling. It includes such topics as under- This course studies the marketing process from product standing the sales cycle, how to make successful sales pre- development through consumer purchase. Includes examina- sentations, understanding the importance of relationships in tion of consumer buying behavior, marketing channels, the sales process, handling objections, and how to close. physical distribution, pricing policies and promotion along Prerequisites: Junior or senior level.

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BSA 371 BSA 450 Managerial Accounting Internship Fall or spring semester. 3 semester hours. On demand. 1-12 semester hours. Students examine how managers use accounting information Guided work experience and study of a professional nature and how that information should be gathered and provided. in an established business, government agency, or other Topics include the measurement and use of cost information, institution. Contract is required. A minimum of three semes- cost control, budgeting, performance appraisal, and deci- ter hours is required, but no more than three semester hours sion-making using accounting information. Prerequisites: will count toward the major. Prerequisites: junior or senior BSA202 and ECO202. standing and consent of the business faculty.

BSA/AVS 405 BSA 490 Air Transportation Management Seminar Fall semester. 3 semester hours. On demand. 1-3 semester hours. This course provides a comprehensive experience for the Selected topics in business are explored. aviation or business student by examining the air transporta- tion industry. Areas of concentration: airline operation, BSA 499 maintenance, marketing, and economic factors affecting the Independent Study industry. The class uses a simulation program where stu- On demand. 1-3 semester hours. dents create an airline and then compete with other students. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should BSA 412 be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of Business Ethics 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. A study of the ethical problems that evolve in the modern BSA 505 business world, including a brief history of ethics and the Cost Accounting practical ethical problems associated with running a busi- Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. ness. Knowledge of ethical concepts as they apply to busi- This course introduces the primary principle of cost manage- ness management is explored through case studies and stu- ment – costs do not just happen; they are the results of man- dent class presentations. Emphasis is on the role of manage- agement decisions. Topics of study include cost concepts ment as it affects stockholders, employees, customers, and and applications, costing methods, the value chain, cost- competitors. Issues such as product safety, plant closures, profit-volume analysis, best cost management practices and advertising, doing business in other countries, and the over- other techniques to aid management in planning and control- all role of business and society are discussed. Prerequisite: ling business activities. Prerequisite: BSA352. junior or senior standing. BSA 507 BSA 421 Taxation of Individuals Strategic Management Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. A study of federal income tax law as it applies to individual This course provides a capstone experience for the econom- taxpayers, including sole-proprietorship business entities. ics/business major. Topics will vary from year to year The course also includes an introduction to the tax research depending on the instructor's interests, the needs of the stu- process. Cases will be used to apply the tax research process. dents, and topicality. Prerequisite: senior standing. Prerequisite: BSA352.

BSA 422 BSA 521 Production and Operations Management Advanced Financial Management Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. An introduction to various aspects of production, resource, An advanced study of financial management issues as they and operations management, which focuses on production pertain to public and private corporations. Topics include methodologies, scheduling, inventory control, quality con- capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure, financing trol, and project management. Performance evaluation and strategy, dividend policy and business valuation. resource planning are also emphasized. This course is often Prerequisite: BSA352. required as a prerequisite for Masters-level business pro- grams. Prerequisites: BSA202, ECO202. BSA 522 Accounting Information Systems BSA 425 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Small Business Operations Students explore the elements of both manual and computer- On demand. 3 semester hours. ized accounting information systems. Topics include system This course focuses on how owners and managers grow development, internal control, and the companies in a professional manner while maintaining the role of database and network technology in accounting infor- entrepreneurial spirit. Students draw from varied disciplines mation systems. Prerequisite: BSA352. to create and understand strategies for building and growing a successful venture. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Page - 59 - Academic Programs

BSA 553 ECO 202 Financial Reporting III Principles of Microeconomics Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Students examine advanced topics in the financial reporting Students study individual economic problems. This course process including leases, post-retirement benefits, deferred offers an introduction to production and exchange, pricing taxes, revenue recognition, and investments. The FASB stan- policies, and resource allocation under alternative competi- dard setting process will also be discussed, and accounting tive situations. research processes will be introduced. Prerequisite: BSA352. ECO 301 Money and Banking BSA 608 Fall or spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Taxation of Partnerships, Corporations, Estates and Trusts This course provides a critical analysis of the theoretical and Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. practical operations of modern financial intermediaries and A study of federal income tax law as it applies to partner- their relation to the Federal Reserve Bank and international ships, corporations, estates and trusts. Further application of money markets. Prerequisite: ECO201. the tax research process through case analysis is also addressed. Prerequisite: BSA352. ECO 305 American Economic History BSA 653 On demand. 3 semester hours. Financial Reporting IV Students explore a history of the American economy from Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. colonial to modern times with emphasis on industrial This course introduces the theory and practice relative to growth, government policy, and agriculture. business combinations, mergers, consolidations, and acqui- sitions. Other topics include partnerships, foreign opera- ECO 345 tions, financial reporting and the Securities and Exchange Intermediate Microeconomics Commission, segment and interim reporting, legal reorgani- Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. zations and liquidations, estates and trusts, and governmen- Students explore a theoretical study of industry, business, tal and not-for-profit accounting. Prerequisite: BSA352. and household decision-making in the context of perfect and imperfect competition. The theory of production, exchange, BSA 672 and distribution under static and dynamic conditions will be Auditing examined. Prerequisite: ECO202. Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course addresses the many changes implemented in the ECO 346 corporate sector and the auditing profession since the pas- Intermediate Macroeconomics sage of the Sarbannes-Oxley Act and the implementation of Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. the Public Company Accounting oversight Board (PCAOB). This course examines an analysis of Keynesian and post- Areas of study include professional ethics, auditor's legal lia- Keynesian economic theories of national income, employ- bility, the auditing environment, internal controls, working ment, and growth. Prerequisite: ECO201. papers, the auditor's report, and the accounting profession's credibility crisis. Prerequisite: BSA352. ECO 354 Environmental Economics BSA 673 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Not-For-Profit Accounting Students examine the application of microeconomics to y Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. problems of the environment. This course is offered both for This course provides the fundamental knowledge necessary the major and for those interested in environmental prob- to learn about the operation of governments, universities, lems. Prerequisite: ECO202. hospitals, and other nonprofits. The specific accounting, auditing, and financial reporting practices and standards ECO 401 used by these entities will be emphasized. Prerequisite: International Trade BSA352. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. The structure of world trade, the effect of international trade Economics courses upon national income, exchange rates, problems of foreign aid and investment, and industrialization of underdeveloped ECO 201 countries. Prerequisites: ECO201 and ECO202. Principles of Macroeconomics Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. ECO 402 This course is the study of aggregate economic problems, Development of Economic Ideas including an introduction to the economics of full employ- Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. ment, economic growth, and price stability. Historic development of economic theory. Emphasis is ana- lytical; consideration is given to institutional and philosoph- ical backgrounds.

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ECO 450 Minor in Chemistry Internship A minimum of 24 semester hours in chemistry, including On demand. 1-12 semester hours. CHM101, CHM102, and CHM300. The remaining 12 cred- This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- it hours may be selected from the following courses: lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- CHM201, any 300-level chemistry course or any 400-level ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career chemistry course and IDS243. A maximum of one internship services. The internship should relate to the student's major credit can be applied toward the chemistry requirements for or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisites: a minor. junior or senior standing. Chemistry courses ECO 490 Seminar CHM 100 On demand. 1-3 semester hours. Chemistry of Everyday Life Selected topics in economics are explored. Spring semester, even years. 4 semester hours. An introductory course for students interested in learning ECO 499 about the major role that chemistry plays in our modern soci- Independent Study ety and in our daily lives. Emphasis will be on how chemi- On demand. 1-3 semester hours. cal principles relate to topics such as diet and nutrition, food This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue additives, pharmaceutical compounds, household chemicals, independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation natural and synthetic fibers, pesticides, batteries, and alter- with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should native energy sources. This course is a lab science elective be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of for non-science majors but does not count as credit toward a 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. chemistry major or minor. A previous background in science or college-level mathematics is not required for enrollment. Chemistry Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session Cristi H. Hunnes, Professor per week. John Barbaro, Associate Professor Robin Jose, Assistant Professor CHM 101 Gavin Kirton, Assistant Professor General Chemistry I Fall semester. 4 semester hours. Chemistry is an important component of a liberal arts educa- This course introduces students to the science of chemistry. tion. The chemistry program at Rocky Mountain College The concepts of atoms, molecules, bonding, and energy suc- uses an interdisciplinary approach to teaching that draws cessfully explain the properties of matter and how reactions from the other sciences, the arts, and the humanities. The happen. Goals of this course include introducing students to goal of this approach is to ignite our students' interest in representative materials and reactions, to important models chemistry by showing them the relevance that chemistry has and theories of the science, and to the symbols and language in their lives. The curriculum goes beyond simply covering of chemists. The laboratory will involve observations of ele- the fundamentals of the principle areas of inorganic, organ- ments, compounds and their reactions (including synthesis), ic, analytical, physical, and biological chemistry. Students and quantitative measurements of properties or amounts of develop creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, matter. Three hours of lecture, one two-hour laboratory ses- while exploring current ethical issues of chemistry. All stu- sion, and one hour of recitation per week. Prerequisite: dents receive hands-on training using a variety of modern MAT100 or higher mathematics course or placement into analytical instrumentation. Students are also encouraged to MAT110 or higher mathematics course. participate in research projects. CHM 102 The chemistry program prepares students for graduate study General Chemistry II in chemistry and chemistry-related areas, for acceptance into Spring semester. 4 semester hours. medical, veterinary, pharmacy, physical therapy, or law This course will further develop the principles presented in school, or for entry directly into a chemistry-related career. CHM 101 with emphasis on the following core concepts: Graduates of our chemistry program have excelled in gradu- chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, solution and acid- ate and professional schools and in their careers. base chemistry, thermodynamics of reactions, and electro- chemistry. Examples used in this course will point to the var- Major in Chemistry ious branches of chemical studies (organic, physical, biolog- A minimum of 37 semester hours in chemistry including ical, inorganic, analytical, geological, materials, and CHM101, CHM102, CHM201, CHM300, CHM301, nuclear). The knowledge and skills gained over the two CHM401, CHM452 and CHM490. In addition, IDS243, semesters will be applied to the analysis of a contemporary MAT175, MAT176, PHS201, and PHS202 are corequisites. topic or issue in chemistry. The laboratory experiments are A maximum of 3 semester hours of internship can be applied designed to explore chemical principles and to expose stu- toward the chemistry requirements for a major. Completion dents to more advanced chemical instrumentation in the of this major satisfies the experiential learning general edu- department. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour labora- cation requirement. tory session per week. Prerequisite: CHM101.

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CHM 201 seeing the fascinating role that chemistry plays in many cur- Chemical Analysis rent challenges to our environment (air, water, and soil) and Fall semester, even years. 4 semester hours. to our energy needs. The chemistry of natural processes will Determining the composition of materials is fundamental to be discussed, along with the causes of, and potential solu- the chemical and physical sciences. Students in this course tions to, various environmental problems. The laboratory will apply the methods of gravimetry, titrimetry, spec- portion of the course includes analytical techniques, separa- troscopy and electrochemistry to the analysis of chemical tions, chemical synthesis, modeling, and experimental samples. Analyses will incorporate chemical equilibria and design. Three lecture hours plus one three-hour laboratory the principles of precipitation, acid-base, redox and com- session per week. Independent laboratory work is required. plex-formation reactions. In addition, the treatment of quan- Prerequisite: CHM300. (Completion or concurrent enroll- titative data and forming conclusions will be presented. The ment in CHM201 and CHM301 is advised.) laboratory will emphasize the refinement of technique to enable both precision and accuracy in determinations. Three CHM 401 hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Biophysical Chemistry Prerequisite: CHM102. Fall semester, odd years. 4 semester hours. The relationship between heat and work (thermodynamics) CHM 260 is enormously powerful for predicting the properties and History of Chemistry: Chemical Connections behavior of material systems in chemistry and biology. Fall semester, even years. 3 semester hours. Students will explore the properties of matter (gases, liquids, Considering history as a web of related events rather than as solids, solutions and mixtures) from the perspective of clas- a series of unrelated time-lines allows interesting connec- sical thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium with an tions between seemingly unrelated historical events. This emphasis on biological molecules and their interactions. course looks at how seemingly unrelated events in history Students will also explore a complementary view in the rate are connected to various chemical discoveries, and also how at which systems change (kinetics) including matter trans- these chemical discoveries led to unforeseen future results. port processes like diffusion. The laboratory will involve Although chemistry will be the recurring thread throughout students developing and refining various apparatus for the the connections made in the course, the discussions of chem- measurement of physical properties. Three hours of lecture ical concepts and discoveries will be at a level easily under- and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: standable by students with just a basic background in chem- CHM102, PHS201 and MAT175. istry and science. CHM 402 CHM 300 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy Organic Chemistry I Spring semester, even years. 4 semester hours Fall semester. 4 semester hours. The topics from Biophysical chemistry will be explored An introduction to the chemistry of carbon-containing com- from the atomic and molecular viewpoint using quantum pounds, concentrating on the structures, properties, and reac- mechanics. This allows a deeper understanding of bonding tions of some of the important families of organic com- structures and computer molecular models, especially of pounds. Considerable emphasis is placed on reaction mech- biological macromolecules. Students will also explore the anisms and stereochemistry. The laboratory experiments principles of spectroscopic methods, including NMR, that introduce important techniques for the isolation and prepara- probe molecular structure and properties. The laboratory will tion of compounds, chromatographic methods of analysis, be largely based on using molecular modeling software and and IR and NMR spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture and the use of instrumentation for molecular spectroscopy. Three one three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. CHM102. Prerequisite: CHM401.

CHM 301 CHM 411 Organic Chemistry II Instrumental Analysis Spring semester. 4 semester hours. Spring semester, odd years. 4 semester hours. This course, a continuation of CHM300, concentrates on the This course will present the principles of modern chemical chemistry of additional important families of organic com- instrumentation and the role of the chemist in the interpreta- pounds, emphasizing reaction mechanisms, synthesis, stere- tion of the output of instruments such as spectra. Skills ochemistry, and biological molecules. The laboratory exper- developed by students in this course are directly transferable iments include the synthesis and analysis of compounds with to many careers in chemical and biochemical analysis or biological and industrial importance, qualitative analysis, research. The preparation of samples and selection of suit- and advanced NMR techniques. Three hours of lecture and able instrument parameters will also be considered. Three one three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. CHM300. Prerequisite: CHM201. Recommended corequisite is CHM300. CHM 340 Environmental Chemistry Spring semester, odd years. 4 semester hours. An upper-level science elective for students interested in

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CHM 443 CHM 499 Applications of NMR Spectroscopy Independent Study Spring semester, even years. 3 semester hours. On demand. 1-3 semester hours. The theory and instrumentation of nuclear magnetic reso- This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue nance spectroscopy (NMR) will be examined. This course independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation emphasizes structure elucidation using 1-D and 2-D NMR with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should techniques. Students will get hands-on experience in acquir- be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of ing, processing, and interpreting NMR spectra. They will 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. also address designing suitable NMR experiments for specif- ic applications. Three hours of lecture/laboratory per week. Communication Studies Corequisite: CHM301. Victoria Christie, Professor Shelby Jo Long, Assistant Professor CHM 450 Erin Reser, Assistant Professor Internship On demand. 1-12 semester hours. The word "communicate" has the same root as the word A maximum of three semester hours can be counted toward "community," the Latin communis. To communicate is to the major in chemistry. This course is a guided work experi- create community. In studying communication students ence in an already established place of business. The student learn to express themselves, to develop critical thinking must arrange the internship in agreement with a chemistry skills and to explore ethical issues. Whether competing on a advisor and the office of career services. The internship collegiate debate team or analyzing mass media, students should relate to the student's major or minor area of study. strive to become articulate and intentional communicators, Contract is required. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing. respecting the power of the spoken and written word. The skills learned when studying communication are some of CHM/BIO 452 those most sought after by employers. Students may choose Biochemistry I to major or minor in communication studies or tailor their Fall semester. 5 semester hours. major through an independent program of study. These paths Biochemistry is a capstone course in the Biology program will lead students to careers in diverse professions such as focusing on the study of the molecules and chemical reac- human relations, organizational design, teaching or law. tions essential to life. After an introduction to the chemistry and structure of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, discus- Major in Communication Studies sions of enzyme structure and kinetics set the stage for a A minimum of 36 semester hours, including COM102, detailed exploration of metabolism and its regulation. The COM240, COM250, COM260, COM306, COM310, laboratory component of this course involves a semester- COM/ENG355, COM402, COM490, and two out of the fol- long integrated project that requires independent student lowing four: COM308, ENG325, ENG365, or any three- work. Three lecture hours plus one laboratory lecture hour credit COM special topics course at the 300 or 400 level and per week. Significant time working independently in the lab- one rhetoric course at the 300 or 400 level. A maximum of oratory is required. Prerequisites: CHM301 and BIO111. three semester hours of internship may be applied toward the BIO321 and BIO322 are strongly advised. major or minor.

CHM/BIO 460 Minor in Communication Studies Biochemistry II A minimum of 21 semester hours, including COM102, On demand. 3 semester hours. COM250, COM260, COM306, COM310, COM402, and An introduction to the chemistry and structure of nucleotides one course from the following: COM101, COM308, and nucleic acids is followed by a detailed study of DNA COM355. Three semester hours of electives may be taken replication and repair, RNA transcription and processing, within the communication studies program or within a relat- protein synthesis, and the regulation of these processes. ed field such as theatre or English. Courses outside the com- Bioethics, an important and interesting topic, is covered as munication studies program are to be chosen in consultation an extension to the scientific content. This course covers top- with the faculty. ics in more depth and with a different emphasis than genet- ics. Prerequisite: CHM301 and either BIO/CHM452 or Communication courses BIO203. COM 101 CHM 490 Interpersonal Communication Seminar Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring or fall semester. 1-3 semester hours. This course examines how intimate, personal, and profes- This course is a discussion of a specialized area in chemistry. sional relationships are created and maintained. Students The subject matter and requirements of the course will vary develop an increased awareness of and sensitivity to behav- semester to semester and by instructor. Students should see iors, which facilitate effective interpersonal communication the instructor of that semester's seminar for information as well as to those behaviors, which serve as obstacles. The about the course description and the prerequisites. Students course addresses topics such as perception, self-concept, lis- may take this course up to three times for credit; a maximum tening, and interpersonal conflict. of three credit hours can count toward the major or minor.

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COM 102 work settings. Students learn how to supervise people, Public Speaking attract customers and clients, and understand the values and Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. cultures of the organization within which they work. In this skills-based course, students deliver informative and Knowledge of organizational communication is especially persuasive speeches. The course examines audience analy- useful for future employees of corporate and non-profit sis, speech organization and delivery, developing support organizations, since effective communication is a critical materials, and persuasive appeals. By the end of the course, skill for success. Prerequisite: COM102. students are able to speak competently and confidently to many types of audiences. COM 308 Intercultural Communication COM 240 Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Language, Rhetoric of Western Thought thought, and a particular way of viewing the world are all Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. conveyed through culture, which can refer to people bound Language is a series of symbols that allows us to communi- together by a shared language or to a sub-set of people con- cate with other people. Language symbols also enable the tained within a larger society. Intercultural communication comprehension of feelings, intentions, persuasion, and examines the way in which culture influences communica- meaning. The study of rhetoric explores how communica- tive practices behaviorally, affectively, and cognitively. tion shapes our culture, our leaders, our ethics and our soci- Students who expect to participate in an international work ety. The course investigates the evolution of rhetorical the- place will better understand the importance of intercultural ories from ancient Greece to contemporary models of com- communication. Prerequisite: COM102. munication. Additionally, the course will focus on the appli- cation of theories to contemporary communication events. COM 310 Communication Theory COM 247 Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Communication Projects This course explores theories that explain communication On demand. 1 semester hour. behavior in relationships, in group decision-making, in work Students pursue special research in communication organizations, and in the media. Communication theory studies. Prerequisite: permission of professor. explains how and why people construct meaning, how theo- ries explain fact patterns, and what constitutes an appropri- COM 250 ate test of a theory. Students will appreciate some of the Small Group Communication strange and wonderful things humans do as we create and Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. interpret symbols. Prerequisite: COM102. This course explores how and why people come together in groups, how groups develop norms for COM/ENG 355 acceptable behavior, and how individuals can help Mass Media groups work efficiently. Students examine group Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. processes, learning the reasons why groups succeed or This course explores how communication media, whether fail. Students learn how to run meetings fairly and smoke signals, newspapers, television or the Internet, influ- efficiently. ence human communication. We are different people than in the past because we can instantaneously reach people around COM 257 the globe. With each change in technology, communication Intercollegiate Forensics changes. These changes alter what it means to be human. Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. Students must be able to understand the power of media to This course is designed for students actively preparing for, better manage its influence in their personal and profession- and/or participating in, individual intercollegiate events or al lives. Prerequisite: COM102. debate. Pass/no pass grading. COM 402 COM 260 Interviewing Debating Contemporary Issues Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Interviewing is a skill with both theoretical and practical The course explores how people reason and what makes a applications. This course prepares students to be excellent good persuasive speaking style. After choosing topics on interviewers and interviewees in employment, information- current events, students prepare their arguments and then al, survey, and performance appraisal interviewing. Students debate. Students learn to develop effective persuasive speak- also learn resume writing and how to write recommenda- ing skills and to constructively analyze the arguments of oth- tions, as well as how to create and sustain supportive net- ers. Prerequisite: COM102. works in the work-world. Prerequisite: COM102.

COM 306 COM 404 Organizational Communication Rhetoric of Protest and Dissent Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Organizational communication is the study of how commu- Throughout history, people have protested injustice, preju- nication occurs in large cooperative networks, especially in dice, inhumanity, and colonialism. They have tried, and even

Page - 64 - Academic Programs sometimes succeeded, in protesting without violence. Computer Science Persuasion is an alternative to physical aggression. This K. Stuart Smith, Associate Professor course examines why and how protest occurs, the challenges Aaron Benner, Instructor protesters face rhetorically, and the available options from which protesters can choose. Students will emerge with an The computer science program combines the analysis of appreciation of how difficult protest is and how important it computing systems with the art and science of creating com- is for a vital society. Prerequisite COM102, COM240. puter software. The program emphasizes the development of software solutions and the study of the hardware and soft- COM 447 ware systems that provides the execution environment for Communication Projects those solutions. We firmly believe that the development of On demand.1 semester hour. software has two distinct components: creation of programs Students pursue special research in communication studies. to solve problems and the subsequent translation of those Prerequisite: permission of professor. programs into code using an appropriate language.

COM 450 Students choosing computer science will receive education Internship far beyond the ability to write functional programs. The pro- On demand. 1-12 semester hours. gram is designed to serve as a basis for obtaining employ- This course is a guided work experience in an established ment in industry or as a foundation for graduate studies institution such as a non-profit or for-profit organization or a through required internships and undergraduate research governmental institution. The student must arrange the opportunities. internship in agreement with the instructor and with the office of career services, and the internship must be a learn- Major in Computer Science ing experience that is connected with the professional com- A minimum of 42 semester hours in computer science is munication degree. A contract is required. A maximum of required, including either CSC130, CSC131, CSC132, and three semester hours can be counted toward the major in CSC133 or CSC143; also required are CSC214, CSC251, communication. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing. CSC255, CSC330, CSC345 or CSC360, CSC352, CSC353, CSC354, and either CSC450 or CSC499 (CSC450 is very COM 457 strongly preferred to CSC499). An additional nine semester Intercollegiate Forensics hours of elective computer science coursework is require to Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. complete the major, of which at least seven semester hours This course is designed for students actively preparing for, must be upper-division coursework. Students must success- and/or participating in, individual intercollegiate events or fully complete MAT175. debate. Pass/no pass grading. A minimum grade of "C" is required in each of the non-elec- COM 490 tive computer science courses. Computer science prerequi- Seminar in Communication site courses must have a minimum grade of "C" in order to Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. proceed to dependent coursework. At the basis of communication is the creation of community. Through writing and speaking, students in Notes: this capstone course explores why and how people create • Neither CSC240 nor CSC415 may be applied toward com- communities and what kind of communities they create. pletion of the major. Each seminar will focus upon a special theme, such as the • CSC352 and CSC353 may each be taken twice and applied implications of free speech or postmodern organizational to the major requirements so long as each study represents ethics. For example, in the free speech seminar, students a different programming language. At least one credit each analyze the origins and controversies surrounding free of CSC352 and CSC353 is required for completion of the speech, and the consequences free speech, or the lack of it, major. has upon self-government. Prerequisite: COM102 • No more than three semester hours of CSC450 can be applied toward completion of the computer science COM 499 major requirements and a "pass/fail" grade will be award- Independent Study ed for CSC450 after the first three semester hours. On demand. 1-3 semester hours. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue Minor in Computer Science independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation A minimum of 21 semester hours in computer science with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should including either CSC130, CSC131, CSC132, and CSC133 or be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of CSC143; also required are CSC251, plus CSC352, CSC353, 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. or CSC354 and six semester hours of upper-division com- puter science coursework.

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Computer Science courses unaware public. Even those involved in the development of technology are often inconsiderate of the social implications CSC 130 of the technologies they introduce. This course explores Fundamentals of Programming I technology development from several perspectives. Students Fall semester. 3 semester hours. consider several past and present visions of the near future Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of com- as expressed in the writings of several notable (and less puter programming and the practical aspects of composing, notable) futurists, particularly as related to computer-based testing, proving, and documenting computer programs. technologies. Topics include consideration of why we're not Topics covered include development of programmable living in the future predicted only several decades ago, what processes, representation and manipulation of foundation today's technology futurists are envisioning as our unavoid- data types, simple input/output processing, and elementary able future and how accelerating technological change is program control structures. Corequisite: CSC132 (lab). impacting every facet of modern life, from the playground to the workplace and from home to school, while technological CSC 131 rifts open across semi-generations. Great potential benefits Fundamentals of Programming II are balanced against equally impressive opportunities for Spring semester. 3 semester hours. abuse; society expects that those responsible for the creation This course builds upon the foundation established in and application of technology accept the role of faithful Fundamentals of Programming I with treatments of arrays, stewards. Therefore this course includes a concurrent explo- exception handling, event models and elementary GUI ration of the personal, organizational and legal decisions frameworks. Students are introduced to basic object-orient- encountered in the development and deployment of comput- ed design patterns. Corequisite: CSC133 (lab). Prerequisite: er-based technology. CSC130. CSC 240 CSC 132 Technical Problem Solving Fundamentals of Programming Lab I On demand. 2 semester hours. Fall semester. 1 semester hour Students gain hands on experience diagnosing and repairing A weekly laboratory allowing students to gain experience technology equipment including computers, printers and and familiarity with the tools and mechanical procedures other peripherals. This course focuses on problem solving necessary for success in computer programming. In addition, and techniques for complex problem analysis. This course students are introduced to formal models for program devel- does not apply toward completion of the major or minor in opment and gain experience with programming languages Computer Science. being introduced in CSC130. Corequisite: CSC130 (lecture). CSC 251 CSC 133 Data Structures Fundamentals of Programming Lab II Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 1 semester hour. Data structures and their characteristic algorithms are stud- Aweekly laboratory introducing students to integrated ied including analysis of performance predictions inherent to development environments (IDEs) and continuing develop- the various data organizations. Lists, stacks, queues, trees, ment of programming techniques. Corequisite: CSC131 and elementary graphs are considered. Prerequisite: CSC131 (lecture). or CSC143.

CSC 143 CSC 255 Programming Foundations Assembler Language Programming Fall semester. 5 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course, intended for students with significant prior pro- This course studies the representation of data and programs gramming experience, provides a foundation in object-ori- in the fundamental language of the computer. Students will ented programming through an accelerated presentation, learn how numeric and non-numeric data are represented in including the use of APIs, basic design patterns, and IDEs. the processor and memory of modern computers and be led Formal models for program development, including flow- to understand how the basic operations familiar in high-level charts, requirements models, and state models are intro- languages are implemented by the instructions executed by duced. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. the processor. Successful programming in assembler lan- Prerequisite: permission of the department. guage requires great attention to detail. Prerequisite: CSC131 or CSC143. It is strongly recommended that CSC 214 CSC354 be taken concurrently with CSC255. Technology and Society Fall semester. 3 semester hours. CSC 256 Accelerating development in technology (computer-centric Discrete Structures and Computability technology in particular) underlies enormous changes in the On demand. 3 semester hours. acquisition, application and extension of knowledge and The mathematical and theoretical underpinnings of comput- information, impacting virtually every aspect of modern life er science will be explored. Students will be introduced to in ways that are often under-appreciated by a generally- Boolean algebra and elementary logic and their application to computer implementation and algorithm development.

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This course explores the historical development of comput- and tools that are used therein. The student is assumed to er science from its roots in mathematical models including have a fundamental knowledge of the protocol layering early models of computation, such as Turing machines and model of networking as well as an understanding of the net- other finite state machines. Prerequisite: CSC131 or work, transport and application layers of the Internet proto- CSC143 and either MAT110 or MAT175. col stack. The material for the course focuses on Java's streams and IP-based protocols. The discussion is extended CSC 258 to include topics such as RMI, servlets, and other compo- Topics in Computer Science nents from the Java API. Prerequisites: CSC330. On demand. 3 semester hours. This occasional offering will study special areas of comput- CSC 335 er science not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Database Systems Prerequisite: permission of professor. On demand. 3 semester hours. This course will introduce the student to the fundamental CSC 309 concepts and implementation of modern database systems, Computer Organization and Architecture including relational and object-oriented databases. Topics Every third semester. 3 semester hours. include entity relationship models, transaction processing, Modern computers represent a powerful synergy of hard- concurrency, and query processing. Prerequisite: CSC251. ware and software, represented in deeply nested abstraction layers. In this course, students study computer architecture CSC 345 and organization as influenced by hardware-software inter- Advanced Algorithms and Parallel Processing faces. The organization of processors to support the funda- Annually. 3 semester hours. mental execution cycle is explored. Additional topics Most programming problems encountered by undergraduate include computer arithmetic, pipelines, performance factors computer science students are solvable using straightfor- and specialized architectures. Prerequisite: CSC255. ward approaches. There are a number of important and chal- lenging problems whose efficient solutions demand more CSC 320 sophisticated techniques. This course presents an organized Numerical Methods study of major algorithmic strategies (Divide and Conquer, On demand. 3 semester hours. Dynamic Programming, Backtracking, Greedy, Branch and The study of numerical methods involves the design and use Bound) and introduces students to advanced topics including of algorithms for solving large mathematical problems with computability, fixed-point algorithms, and NP-complete a computer. Topics include estimation of accuracy, the use of problems. Algorithms for parallel processing are explored series and approximation, and numerical integration and dif- through the use of a Beowulf processor cluster as a target ferentiation. Prerequisites: CSC251 and MAT176. platform for programming exercises. Prerequisites: CSC251, CSC354, and senior standing. CSC 326 Graphics CSC 352 Every third semester. 3 semester hours. Programming Language Study I (Traditional Languages) The use of computer technology to create and display infor- Fall semester. 1 semester hour. mation in a visual manner is studied. Topics include display This course provides instruction and experience using mod- technology, graphic user interfaces (GUI), graphics algo- ern computer programming languages. Students are required rithms, and computer-based imagery. Exercises will involve to implement basic and intermediate programming tasks in the use of current graphics software and systems. order to explore the syntax, semantics, and dominant para- Prerequisite: CSC251 and CSC354. digm of the topic language. Students cannot apply more than two semester hours of CSC352 toward completion of the CS CSC 330 major requirements. Prerequisite: either CSC131 or Computer Networking CSC143. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. The organization of computer systems into networks and the CSC 353 theory of computer communication across those networks Programming Language Study II (Web Languages) will be studied. Communications protocols from design to On demand. 1 semester hour. implementation perspectives will be considered with a focus This course provides instruction and experience using mod- on current technology and software. Students will construct ern computer programming languages. Students are required and test software implementations of the technologies as to implement basic and intermediate programming tasks in they are discussed. Prerequisite: CSC251. CSC255 is recom- order to explore the syntax, semantics, and dominant para- mended. digm of the topic language. Students cannot apply more than two semester hours of CSC353 toward completion of the CS CSC 333 major requirements. Prerequisite: either CSC131 or Network Programming CSC143. On demand. 3 semester hours. Network Programming picks up where CSC330 leaves off. The goal of the course is to provide students with an in-depth look at network application programming and the techniques

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CSC 354 CSC 430 Programming in C Advanced Networking and Security On demand. 2 semester hours. On demand. 3 semester hours. The C programming language is nearly omnipresent and has Participants will explore the techniques and study issues rel- been described as an "assembly language with improved evant to maintaining and securing computers in a modern syntax." C data types, reference operators and memory man- networked environment. The course will focus on tech- agement, along with a remarkably broad library, has made C niques and methods used to compromise networked comput- the language of choice for the implementation of operating er systems and the methods that are used to counter these systems, compilers, and most high-performance applications attacks. Topics covered will include human and automated written since the mid-1970s. Most popular languages intro- intrusion, viruses, and social engineering. Prerequisite: duced in the past few decades (e.g., PERL, C++, Java) owe CSC330. their syntactic and semantic construction to C, and funda- mental C library functions have been incorporated in the CSC 433 common jargon of programmers, regardless of the language Compiler Construction in which they work. This course provides students with an On demand. 4 semester hours. introduction to the C programming language with particular This course considers algorithms and data structures used in emphasis on C data structure definition and reference mech- translation of high-level languages to executable machine anisms, and those libraries that are used for I/O and operat- language. Topics include general organization, lexicograph- ing system interfaces. This course has a substantial program- ic analysis, management of name spaces and storage, error ming component with labs often replacing lectures. detection and recovery, code generation and optimization. Prerequisite: CSC251. It is strongly recommended that This course requires significant programming. Evaluation is CSC255 be taken concurrently with CSC354. heavily dependent upon the successful development of sub- stantial portions of a compiler. Students should expect to CSC 360 spend a minimum of 10 hours weekly on this course. Programming Paradigms Prerequisites: CSC255, CSC360. Senior standing is recom- Annually. 3 semester hours. mended. The history, development and evolution of programming languages are studied in this course, which deals with the CSC 450 programming paradigms utilized by modern languages. Internship Experience with alternative paradigms is gained through Fall, Spring, and summer semesters. 1-12 semester hours. programming exercises. Related topics covered in this This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- course include regular expressions, interpreters and compil- lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- ers, and tools for language processing. Prerequisite: either ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career CSC251, CSC131, or CSC143. services. The internship should relate to the student's major or minor area of study. A maximum of three semester hours CSC 376 will be counted toward a computer science major and a Object-Oriented Analysis and Design "pass/fail" grade will be awarded for CSC450 after the first On demand. 3 semester hours. three semester hours.. Contract is required. Prerequisites: This course will introduce the student to techniques for per- junior or senior standing or permission of the department. forming requirements analysis and design using object-ori- ented approaches. Topics include the role of modeling, cre- CSC 490 ation of use cases, risk analysis, the "unified software devel- Computer Science Research Seminar opment process," and iterative design. Prerequisite: permis- Annually. 3 semester hours. sion of the professor. Students participate in on-going research and development projects. Areas of focus vary as projects are undertaken and CSC 410 evolve. Participants are expected to be active contributors to Operating Systems research and development teams operating under the guid- On demand. 3 semester hours. ance of faculty sponsors, and are required to make both for- This course will introduce the student to the principles, mech- mal and information presentations based on team progress, anisms, and algorithms underlying modern operating systems. and participate in critical project reviews. Students should Topics will include management of memory, I/O and proces- expect to contribute at least nine hours each week toward sor resources, elementary queuing theory, and inter-process team efforts. Prerequisite: junior standing. Note: CSC 490 is communication. Prerequisites: CSC255 and CSC354. required to fulfill the requirements of the major in computer science; CSC 490 may be taken a second time to fulfill an CSC 415 upper-division elective in the major. System Administration On demand. 3 semester hours. CSC 499 Students completing this course learn the fundamentals of Independent Study multi-user operating system management. Topics include On demand. 1-3 semester hours. installation, manage-ment, maintenance and security of mod- Under the guidance of a faculty sponsor, students may study ern operating systems. This course does not apply toward com- facets of computer science not available for study through pletion of the major. Prerequisite: permission of the professor. offered CS courses. Independent study is an ideal vehicle for

Page - 68 - Academic Programs students wishing to explore interdisciplinary applications of ate reading materials across the content areas; computer-related technology. Students should be either a • teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills appro- major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or priate to students' ability levels and content areas; greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. • design and organize learning environments that accommo- date individual learning styles that enable students to be Economics active, self-directed learners; For course listings, see the "business administration and • implement classroom management strategies to create a accountancy" section of this catalog. cooperative learning environment, one that promotes stu- dents' self-esteem and helps them respect the rights, inter- Education ests, heritage, and abilities of others; Shelley M. Ellis, Professor • choose and create appropriate, authentic means of assess- Paul A. Roper, Professor ing student learning and progress; Mark Damico, Assistant Professor • select and design strategies and materials for interdiscipli- Jo Swain, Assistant Professor nary teaching and learning experiences as well as for Stevie Schmitz, Academic Advisor teaching discrete subject areas; and • educate American Indian students via an exploration of To address the educational needs of America's diverse stu- unique cultures, family backgrounds and traditions, and dent population, the professional preparation program in subtle differences in values and of ways of learning, thus teacher education at Rocky Mountain College utilizes a ensuring that American Indian students feel included in the strong theoretical component and applies that theory to the classroom. classroom via two practica, many volunteer opportunities, and numerous in-class teaching situations. Rocky Mountain Career Paths: Completion of the program provides a strong College's program also provides pre-service teachers with base for students who wish to pursue advanced professional opportunities to explore personal and group relationships so training in specialized educational programs such as special they will have confidence in facilitating student interaction education, guidance and counseling, and school administra- in their own future classrooms. tion.

The goal of Rocky Mountain College's education program is Program Basics for Admittance to the to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and disposi- Teacher Education Program tions necessary to be successful as beginning teachers in The competencies expected by the Rocky Mountain College schools today and to continue as life-long reflective profes- teacher education program include sionals. To achieve this goal, Rocky Mountain College pro- 1. Communication: Communication competencies are vides students with a strong liberal arts background, in-depth demonstrated by such behaviors as using the appropriate study in the fields in which they plan to teach, the profes- syntax, inflection, and word choice in oral communica- sional knowledge and skills essential for effective teaching, tion; speaking distinctly and with confidence; and using and extensive school-based experience in a variety of school correct spelling, standard English language mechanics, settings. and meaningful word choice in written expression. Further, communication with students and families is The teacher education program at Rocky Mountain College demonstrated by sensitivity to the situation and family cir- will enable its graduates to cumstances of the students. • apply their knowledge of human growth, development, and 2. Intellectual ability (conceptual, integrative, and quantita- learning to the individual learning styles of all students; tive) for problem solving and effective teaching: The stu- • demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the professional lit- dent must have the cognitive abilities necessary to master erature and the current trends, issues, research, and relevant content in subjects commonly taught in K-12 research methods across disciplines and in each pertinent schools and pedagogical principles and their application content area; in field settings at a level deemed appropriate by the fac- • communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally, in ulty. speech and writing, to peers, colleagues, parents/fami- These skills may be described as the ability to compre- lies, community persons, and other community organiza- hend, memorize, analyze, and synthesize material. tions; Students must be able to develop reasoning and decision- • demonstrate knowledge of the legal and ethical responsibil- making skills appropriate to the practice of teaching. ities of educators as well as the underlying foundations 3. Dispositions: The candidate must demonstrate the profes- and history of education in the United States; sional, behavioral, and social dispositions necessary for • engage students in learning activities that promote critical the effective performance of a teacher. as well as creative thinking; • describe major educational aspects of the American school, including its purpose, administrative organization, finan- cial aspects, board functions, and general operations; • reflectively analyze their teaching and learning in order to improve throughout their careers; • diagnose and remediate reading deficiencies in their stu- dents and confidently select age- and skill-level appropri-

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Admission to the Teacher Education Program Transfer Students To be admitted to the teacher education program, students Students transferring into the teacher education program must do the following: must meet all Rocky Mountain College requirements for 1. successfully complete, or be in the current process of suc- transfer students and must complete a minimum of 12 cessfully completing, ENG119 or an equivalent writing semester hours in the Rocky Mountain College teacher edu- course, EDC202, PSY205, PSY206, and EDC302; earn- cation program prior to student teaching; ing at least a grade of "C-" in each; 2. successfully complete, or be in the current process of suc- Students with Degrees from Other Colleges cessfully completing, the first of two required field prac- 1. must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours at Rocky tica (EDC291E or EDC291S); Mountain College before student teaching; 3. receive a passing score on the education department's 2. must meet all Rocky Mountain College teacher education supervised writing examination; program requirements for student teaching; and 4. conduct a satisfactory interview with representatives of 3. must meet all Rocky Mountain College teacher education the teacher education committee; and program requirements for the teaching major and minor 5. have an overall minimum GPA of 2.25 with a minimum and be recommended by the respective department before GPA of 2.50 in the major field and in the education cour- student teaching. ses. Major in Elementary Education Students who receive a grade lower than "C-" in any A major in elementary education prepares students for teach- required course, even if that grade does not result in a GPA ing at the elementary school level (K-8). Prerequisite cours- lower than the required 2.50 GPA, must re-take that es for entry into the elementary teacher education program course(s). A grade of C- or better will be required for the are ENG119, PSY205, PSY206, EDC202, EDC291E, and repeated course(s). EDC302. Required courses in the elementary education pro- gram are EDC310, EDC330, EDC336, EDC341, EDC342, Students admitted to the teacher education program must EDC/ ART338, EDC/MUS 344, EDC349, EDC350, continue to meet minimum program standards or they will EDC355, EDC356, EDC360, EDC/NAS365, EDC370, be dropped from the program. These standards include main- EDC391E, EDC402, EDC427, EDC453, and EDC490E. taining the required GPA (see #5 above) and demonstrating Other related required courses are HST211 or HST212, responsible dispositions toward learning in all college work MAT103, and MAT104. as indicated under the "dispositions" section of the teacher education program handbook. The teacher education pro- The assessment for content knowledge required by the No gram handbook is on the College's website under the "aca- Child Left Behind Act for elementary education majors con- demics" and then "education" links. All education students sists of the following multiple measures: are required to adhere to the requirements and guidelines in 1. Thirty credits of content coursework. A GPA of that the handbook. coursework will be calculated on a 0 to 4 point scale prior to program completion. The range will be 3.00-4.00=4 Praxis II Exam points; 2.50-2.99=3 points; 2.00-2.49=1 point; below All students must take and pass the appropriate portions of 2.00=0 points; the Praxis II exam (consult your advisor for the required por- 2. Assessment of content knowledge demonstrated during tions) before or directly subsequent to the student teaching student teaching by a highly qualified teacher and a col- semester. This is a licensure requirement. lege supervisor on a scale of 0 to 3 based on demonstra- tion of content knowledge. The following descriptors will Admission to Student Teaching be used: "knowledge is advanced"=3 points; "knowledge To be admitted to student teaching, students must meet the is proficient"=2 points; "knowledge is basic"=1 point; following requirements: "knowledge is unacceptable"=0 points. 1. admission to the teacher education program (see the teacher education program handbook for details); Score on the PRAXIS II Elementary Content Knowledge 2. senior standing with a minimum overall GPA of 2.25 and Test determined as follows: 164-200=6 points; 154-163=5 a GPA of 2.50 in major, minor, and professional education points; 139-153=3 points; 125-138=1 point; 100-124=0 courses; points. 3. completion of all required coursework except student teaching and its related seminar; and Rocky Mountain College's education department will use 4. approval of the teacher education committee. the above components to develop a Content Knowledge Score (CKS) to be calculated as follows: CKS=Content GPA Transfer Courses points + Student Teaching Assessment points + PRAXIS All transfer courses used to substitute for courses required in points. The possible range for the CKS is 0-13. Students the teacher education program must be approved by the scoring lower than CKS=8, or who score zero on any of the teacher education committee. An official transcript must be three multiple measures, shall not be recommended for sent directly to the office of student records from any previ- licensure. ous institution(s).

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A score of one (1) on any of the multiple measures will trig- Education courses ger an individualized review of the student's content knowl- edge and teaching skill by Rocky Mountain College's EDC 202 teacher education program faculty before recommending Foundations of Education that student for licensure. Fall and spring semesters. 2 semester hours. This is an introductory course for students considering Major in Secondary Education teaching as a career. It provides an overview of the purposes A major in secondary education prepares students for teach- of education, the legal basis for schools, school organization ing at the secondary school level (5-12). Prerequisite cours- and finance, the job of the teacher, general curriculum con- es for entry into the secondary teacher education program cepts, school-community relationships, partnering with par- are ENG119, PSY205, PSY206, EDC202, EDC291S, and ents, multicultural education, gender equity in the class- EDC302. Required courses in the secondary education pro- room, and other issues in education today. Students are gram are EDC310, EDC330, EDC336, EDC353, assisted in clarifying their career goals related to teaching EDC/NAS365, EDC370, EDC391S, EDC402, EDC420, and in planning an educational program to meet those goals. EDC427, EDC452, and EDC490S. Corequisite: ENG119 or equivalent.

Students must complete an education major in one of the fol- EDC 291E lowing fields: biology, English, history, mathematics, psy- Field Practicum: Elementary School chology, or social studies broadfield. Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. This course provides practical field experience in an elemen- Students must complete an education minor in one of the fol- tary classroom. Each credit hour requires 40 hours of expe- lowing fields: biology, English, history, mathematics, politi- rience. Students must complete the practicum during the fall cal science, psychology, reading, or theatre arts. In some or spring semester over a period of between 10-14 weeks. cases, an extended single-field education major of at least 40 Students must complete a field practicum before they can be credits may be substituted for the major-plus-minor plan. admitted to the teacher education program. Sophomore Secondary education students should carefully study depart- standing is required. mental requirements listed under the various departments in the catalog, since in many cases, requirements for teaching EDC 291S licensure are different from general majors or minors. Field Practicum: Secondary and/or K-12 School Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. Major in K-12 Education This course provides practical field experience in a middle To become a teacher of art, music, or physical education and or secondary school. Each credit hour requires 40 hours of health, the student must be prepared to teach at all levels, K- experience. Students must complete the practicum during 12. Students must complete an education major in one of the the fall or spring semester over a period of between 10-14 following fields: art, music, or physical education and weeks. Students must complete a field practicum before they health. Prerequisite courses for entry into the K-12 teacher can be admitted to the teacher education program. education program are ENG119, PSY205, PSY206, Sophomore standing is required. EDC202, EDC291S or EDC291E, and EDC302. Required courses for the K-12 education major are EDC310, EDC330, EDC/PSY 302 EDC336, EDC353, EDC/NAS365, EDC370, EDC391S or Educational Psychology EDC391E, EDC402, EDC420, EDC427, EDC454, and Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. EDC490S. This course is designed to aid the student in continuing to develop an understanding of human behavior, especially as Note: Music education majors are exempt from EDC 420. that understanding applies to elementary and secondary K-12 majors must have one elementary-level practicum classrooms. Emphasis will be on why and how human learn- experience and one secondary-level practicum experience. ing takes place and how that learning relates to schools and teaching situations where the needs of each student must be Minor in Reading considered. The course also includes participation in and the The Rocky Mountain College reading minor is targeted at K- analysis of interpersonal relations and communication skills. 12 education majors aspiring to obtain a K-12 reading Students must complete EDC302 before they can be admit- endorsement. Upon successful completion of the required ted to the teacher education program. Prerequisites: PSY205 courses, the candidate is eligible to apply for the State of or PSY206. Montana Reading Specialists K-12 endorsement. Following the completion of eight required courses, Rocky Mountain EDC 305 College students are eligible for the reading endorsement. Emergent Literacy Required courses: EDC305, EDC318, EDC350, EDC353, Spring and summer. 3 semester hours. EDC357, EDC360, EDC362, and EDC376. This course will provide students with in-depth information regarding the acquisition of language as it pertains to the reading process. Primary focus will be on birth to age 5 and the importance of expressive and receptive language acqui- sition as it relates to the reading and writing process.

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Particular emphasis will be placed on key research relating learn ways of creating strong parental contacts. The course to English as a Second Language, Limited English will culminate in a comprehensive, student-designed multi- Proficient, and bilingual learners as that research relates to media presentation. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher overall reading and writing achievement. Students will be education program or permission of instructor. required to administer reading and writing assessments that will guide instruction for the emergent reader. The alphabet- EDC/ART 338 ic principle and phonemic awareness will be of primary Methods and Materials: focus. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education pro- Teaching Art in the Elementary School gram or permission of instructor. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course focuses on the methods and materials for teach- EDC 310 ing art in the elementary and middle school. Prerequisite: Classroom Management admission to the teacher education program or permission of Spring semester. 2 semester hours. instructor. This course reviews the fundamental skills of classroom management. Students will be presented with a systemic EDC 341 approach to classroom management. Enforcing classroom Methods and Materials: standards, building patterns of cooperation, maximizing Teaching Health in the Elementary School learning, and minimizing disruptions in order to establish Fall Semester. 2 semester hours. and maintain an effective and safe classroom-learning envi- This course provides competency in the delivery and evalu- ronment will be emphasized. Prerequisite: admission to the ation of planned learning programs for elementary school teacher education program or permission of instructor. children. Content will include knowledge of the purpose and scope of a health curriculum, appropriate health topics, and EDC 318 lesson planning. Multimedia based learning will be exam- Diagnostic Assessment of Reading ined. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education pro- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. gram or permission of instructor. This course will provide students with extensive knowledge relating to reading assessment tools. Students will become EDC 342 knowledgeable about reading diagnostic tools that provide Methods and Materials: information about placing children at instructional and inde- Teaching Physical Education in the Elementary School pendent reading levels, improving sight word vocabulary Spring semester. 2 semester hours. (DIBELS), improving oral reading fluency (DIBELS) and This course provides competency in the delivery and evalu- miscue analysis (running records.) Students will also ation of planned learning programs for elementary school become skilled in the use of criterion and norm-referenced children. Content will include knowledge of the physiologi- reading and writing assessments to drive reading and writing cal, psychological, and motor developmental needs of ele- instruction. Students will be required to acquire all reading mentary-age children and the implication for curriculum data on a specific student, create, and then implement both development and implementation. Includes experience an enrichment and remediation plan for the student(s). Must working with children in an on-campus Saturday morning be taken concurrently with EDC357. Prerequisite: admission program. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education pro- to the teacher education program or permission of instructor. gram or permission of instructor.

EDC 330 EDC/MUS 344 Introduction to Teaching Exceptional Learners Methods and Materials: Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Teaching General Music in the Elementary School This course introduces students to the characteristics, legal Fall semester. 3 semester hours. requirements, programming, and service requirements for This course provides a study of trends in philosophy, cur- exceptional learners, including gifted and talented students. riculum and program development, traditional instructional Categories of disabilities addressed will be those outlined materials, Orff/Kodaly, and other innovative teaching tech- within PL94-142. Emphasis will be given to education with- niques for elementary school and early childhood general in the least restrictive environment. Prerequisite: admission music. Prerequisites: Prerequisite: admission to the teacher to teacher education program or permission of instructor. education program or permission of instructor.

EDC 336 EDC 349 Educational Technology Methods and Materials: Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School This course is designed to prepare preservice elementary, Spring semester. 3 semester hours. secondary, and K-12 teachers in the appropriate use of This course focuses on the methods and materials for teach- instructional technology, thus fostering an intellectually ing mathematics in the elementary school based on the active and technologically supportive classroom. Students National Council of Teachers of Math standards. will explore and evaluate instructional software packages, Prerequisites: MAT103, MAT104, and admission to the assess Internet resources, build a portfolio of resources teacher education program or permission of instructor. appropriate to a grade level and content area, design lesson plans, create and explore tests and other evaluative tools, and

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EDC 350 EDC 357 Methods and Materials: Reading Clinic Teaching Reading and Language Arts in the Fall semester. 2 semester hours. Elementary School This course will provide students the opportunity to work Fall semester. 4 semester hours. with off level readers in a clinical setting. Students will This course provides an integrated approach to the language complete 40 hours of clinical instruction for a reluctant or arts curriculum of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, underachieving reader or writer. Individualized prescriptive an approach which corresponds to the development of lan- plans will be developed based on reading and writing assess- guage skills. Methods of teaching the language arts; the use ments given in the clinical setting. Special attention will be of books, other written materials, and audiovisual materials; placed on reading and writing assessment driving reading the use of computer programs; methods of assessing and and writing instruction through the use of one-to-one evaluating achievement; and ways of organizing the curricu- instruction. Students will become familiar with K-12 read- lum form a major portion of the course. The course provides ing/writing curriculum to use for instruction. A written clin- increased familiarity with literature appropriate for elemen- ical report will be the culminating project for the reading tary school children. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher clinic course. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher educa- education program or permission of instructor. Junior stand- tion program or permission of instructor. ing required. EDC 360 EDC 353 Children's Literature Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 2 semester hours. This course is designed to increase familiarity with a variety This course provides K-12 music, art, and physical educa- of genres of literature appropriate to the elementary class- tion and health preservice teachers as well as secondary- room: traditional, modern fantasy, contemporary realistic level preservice teachers with the tools to teach listening, fiction, poetry, historical fiction, biography, and multi-ethnic speaking, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, writing, and study literature. Students will evaluate literature for its personal, skills with the aim of helping their future students achieve social, and aesthetic values and will develop effective read- content area literacy and basic necessary reading skills. ing selection criteria. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher Learners with special reading needs are addressed, and the education program or permission of instructor. writing process and the use of literature in the content class- room are examined. Students also evaluate content-based EDC 362 materials for their reading difficulty level and appropriate- Adolescent Readers ness and apply the 6-Traits Writing Projects' techniques Summer and fall semesters. 3 semester hours. across disciplines. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher This course will provide information on how to work with education program or permission of instructor. struggling readers at the middle and high school level. Students will become familiar with high-interest/low-vocab- EDC 355 ulary literature and how to infuse this tool as part of a reme- Methods and Materials: diation plan. Students will be required to develop and imple- Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School ment an individualized remediation plan for a middle or high Fall semester. 3 semester hours. school student who is reading off level. Prerequisite: admis- This course provides an integrated approach to the social sion to the teacher education program or permission of studies K-8 curriculum in elementary and middle schools. instructor. Emphasis is on the development of daily, weekly, and unit lesson plans. A variety of instructional strategies will be EDC/NAS 365 reviewed and practiced. Methods of organizing the curricu- Native American Education: History and Best Practices lum, methods of teaching, and the use of various technolog- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. ical tools are emphasized. The scope and sequence of vari- This course examines the forms of traditional American ous curricula will be examined. Prerequisite: admission to Indian education, historic federal boarding schools, and sec- the teacher education program or permission of instructor. tarian and public school approaches to American Indian edu- cation. Federal educational policies are reviewed, including EDC 356 1930's Indian school reform, 1960's community control, Methods and Materials: civil rights related developments, and 1970's tribal control of Teaching Science in the Elementary School education. American Indian education best practices include Fall semester. 3 semester hours. approaches to language and culture issues, intergenerational This course is designed to provide an integrated approach to learning, dropout prevention, American Indian student edu- the science K-8 curriculum in elementary and middle cational experiences, and pedagogical practice that works schools. Emphasis is on the development of daily, weekly, best with Indian students. Prerequisite: admission to the and unit lesson plans. A variety of instructional strategies, teacher education program or permission of instructor. including hands-on activities, will be reviewed and prac- ticed. Students will be expected to participate in a teaching team and create integrated thematic lessons. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program or permission of instructor.

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EDC 370 grated approach to studying curriculum and instruction, Student Health and Safety grades K-12, will emphasize planning, classroom communi- Spring semester. 2 semester hours. cation, student motivation, positive classroom management, This course focuses on the recognition of issues that obstruct instructional methods, individualized instruction, the teach- student learning and on referral to appropriate services, since ing of culturally diverse students, and professionalism as it teachers must help ensure a healthy and safe learning envi- applies to the job of the teacher. Prerequisite: admission to ronment. Topics to be studied are classroom safety, commu- the teacher education program; junior standing required. nicable diseases, drug abuse, first aid, nutritional deficien- Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. cies, physical and emotional abuse, psychological disorders and school violence. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher EDC 420 education program or permission of instructor. Methods and Materials: Teaching Content Courses in Secondary Education EDC 376 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Writing Process for K-12 Students This course requires students to design and execute unit Fall semester. 3 semester hours. plans and lesson plans specific to their content areas. This course will provide students with knowledge about the Students will review and practice a variety of instructional writing process starting from the emergent level to the strategies; will examine the scope and sequence of various advanced level. In addition, students will become knowl- content-area curricula; will address hot topics in education edgeable about numerous researched-based writing models, and the challenges middle and high school teachers face; which implement both an analytical and holistic rubric for will become familiar with methods of teaching study skills assessment. Focus will be how writing assessment drives the strategies; will apply the 6-Traits Writing Project's diagnos- writing instructional process. Using literature to teach writ- tic and evaluative techniques across the content areas; and ing will be a key component of this course. Topics will will acquire expertise in building and maintaining include student conferencing, conducting a writing assess- parent/family relationships. Prerequisite: admission to the ment and revision and editing process. Prerequisite: admis- teacher education program; senior standing required. Music sion to the teacher education program or permission of education majors are exempt. Prerequisite: admission to the instructor. teacher education program.

EDC 391E EDC 427 Field Practicum: Elementary School Standards, Instruction, and Student Assessment Fall and spring Semesters. 1 semester hour. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course provides practical field experience in an elemen- This course focuses on various forms of assessment includ- tary classroom. Each credit hour requires 40 hours of expe- ing federal, state, and local testing and the appropriate use of rience. Students are required to take an active part in class- assessment results. Ways of establishing meaningful and fair room activities by teaching a minimum of two full lessons. assessments will be explored. The reliability and validity of Students must complete the practicum during the fall or some assessment tools will be examined, and methods of spring semester over a period of between 10-14 weeks. item analysis discussed. Prerequisite: MAT100 or equiva- Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program. lent, and admission to teacher education program or permis- Junior standing is required. Prerequisite: admission to the sion of instructor. Junior standing strongly recommended. teacher education program or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. Junior standing strongly recommended. EDC 391S Field Practicum: Secondary or K-12 School EDC 452 Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. Student Teaching in the Secondary School This course provides practical field experience in a middle Fall and spring semesters. 9 semester hours. or secondary school. Each credit hour requires 40 hours of This course requires a minimum of 15 weeks of practice experience. Students are required to take an active part in teaching at the 5-12 grade level; student teachers are classroom activities by teaching a minimum of two full les- required to modify their assignment according to the host sons. Students must complete the practicum during the fall school's calendar. Students must pay a student teaching fee or spring semester over a period of between 10-14 weeks. in addition to regular college expenses. Prerequisite: admis- Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education program. sion to student teaching (see the education department's Junior standing is required. Prerequisite: admission to the handbook under the "education" link in "academics" on the teacher education program or permission of instructor. College's website). Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. EDC 402 Contemporary Issues in Curriculum EDC 453 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Student Teaching in the Elementary School This course blends theory and practice to provide a compre- Fall and spring semesters. 9 semester hours. hensive overview of the foundations, principles, and issues This course requires a minimum or 15 weeks of practice of curriculum. The philosophical, historical, psychological, teaching at the K-8 grade level; student teachers are required and theoretical foundations of curriculum will be explored as to modify their assignment according to the host school's well as present issues, trends, and future directions. An inte- calendar. Students must pay a student teaching fee in addi-

Page - 74 - Academic Programs tion to regular college expenses. Prerequisite: admission to Master of Educational Leadership Courses student teaching (see the education department's handbook under the "education" link in "academics" on the College's EDL 500 website). Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education Foundations of Leadership program. Fall semester. 2 semester hours The focus of this course is on public school education, past, EDC 454 present and future. Course content will include exploration Student Teaching (Grades K-12) of the roles of federal, state, and local governance systems as Fall and spring semesters. 9 semester hours. they pertain to leadership roles in public education. No This course requires a minimum of 15 weeks of practice Child Left Behind legislation will be discussed and analyzed teaching at both the K-8 and 5-12 grade levels for physical from the perspective of the building or district leader. In education and health, art, and music education majors. addition, participants will be introduced to the process of Student teachers are required to modify their assignment creating a school ethnography, and exploring the school cul- according to the host school's calendar. Students must pay a ture, climate, and dynamics from the perspective of a school student teaching fee in addition to regular college expenses. as a social organization. This experiential course invites Prerequisite: admission to student teaching (see the educa- class participation, team building and group activities, role- tion department's handbook under the "education" link on playing, guest lecturers, and group dynamics. the College's website). Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program. EDL 505 Dimensions of Leadership I EDC 490E Fall semester. 3 semester hours Seminar: Elementary Education The focus of this course is on the roles and responsibilities Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. of K-12 school administrators including leadership styles This course examines selected topics in elementary educa- and behaviors. Additionally, the influence leadership has on tion at regularly scheduled meetings. Registration in this the overall operation of a school building will be explored. seminar is mandatory for all elementary education student Participants will discuss such topics as defining school cli- teachers. Corequisite: EDC453. Prerequisite: admission to mate and culture, sustaining partnerships and building colle- the teacher education program. gial teams, and sharing leadership.

EDC 490S EDL 510 Seminar: Secondary/K-12 Education Dimensions of Leadership II Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours This course examines selected topics in secondary and K-12 The focus of this course is to build on the knowledge and education at regularly scheduled meetings. Registration in understanding of how leadership influences instruction and this seminar is mandatory for all secondary and K-12 stu- teacher practice. Participants will explore the leadership dents. Corequisite: EDC452 or EDC454. Prerequisite: skills required to nurture instructional improvement in admission to the teacher education program. schools.

Master of Educational Leadership EDL 520 Stevie Schmitz, Director Supervision of Educational Personnel Jo Swain, Assistant Professor Spring semester. 3 semester hours Christine Unquera, Program Assistant The focus of this course is on improving, coordinating, and evaluating modern trends of supervisory practice. Students The master of educational leadership program at Rocky will evaluate and develop instruments for use in the forma- Mountain College is designed to prepare educational leaders tive and summative evaluation of teaching, as well as for for careers as principals or superintendents. This cohort- support roles within the school environment. Participants based program incorporates state and national standards for will explore best practice instructional models from which to educational leadership and is based on Effective School base the evaluation instrument or process. Participants will Research. Blending theory and practice through coursework become familiar with the evaluation process as it pertains to and intensive internship, candidates will be prepared to be marginal staff. Students will be required to recommend spe- instructional leaders at the K-12 level. The program is 34 cific staff development options aligned to improvement of credits in length depending on previous coursework and has instruction. a minimal residency requirement. Graduates of this program will meet the educational requirements for licensure as a EDL 530 principal or superintendent. Candidates should check with Public School Law the Office of Public Instruction for other licensure require- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. ments. This course will study the legal framework of public educa- tion (Constitutional law, case law and Montana law) with Master of Educational Leadership (MEd.) emphases on Montana and national legislation and case law Required courses: EDL500, EDL505, EDL510, EDL520, pertaining to public education and the rights of board mem- EDL530, EDL554, EDL560, EDL570, EDL575, EDL590, bers, administrators, students, and parents. EDL591, EDL683, EDL690, and EDL691.

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EDL 554 EDL 683 Public School Finance Educational Leadership Capstone Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 2 semester hours. This course will focus on the development of educational This course will be the culminating experience for students budgets within the confines of available revenue. Taxation, in the educational leadership program. A comprehensive policy analysis, applicable case law, and reporting will be review of material covered as well as an exit interview will covered. be components of this experience. Theories and principles of advanced leadership practiced in educational settings will EDL 560 be explored within the context of the overall program. Organizational Change Fall semester. 3 semester hours. EDL 690 The focus of this course is on topics such as the theory of Leadership Seminar II management, communication, human relations, social sys- Spring semester. 1 semester hour. tems, motivation, decision-making, and change. A particular This course is a continuation of EDL590 and will focus on focus in this course is on the role of the building administra- problem-solving and best practices in the administrative tor in improving student achievement in a school reform practicum. Practical application of theories will be imple- effort. Practical application of analyzing school data fol- mented in fieldwork. Discussions will evolve around the lowed by program intervention will be explored. ISLLC, ELCC and PEPP standards. Initial development of Participants will explore how today's leaders must create and the administrative portfolio will be completed during this nurture a culture of collaboration, collegiality, and continu- course. Continued review and development of the school ous improvement. ethnography will be a part of the seminar. Corequisite: EDL691. EDL 570 School Curriculum EDL 691 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Administrative Practicum II The focus of this course is on the role of leadership in cur- Spring semester. 2 semester hours. riculum planning and development with topics including A directed internship experience designed to relate theories educational and cultural foundations, curricular outcomes, and concepts explored in coursework to educational settings K-12 alignment, standards and community values, develop- are the primary focus of the field experience. Practical ing, managing, and evaluating curriculum, multicultural application of theories will be implemented in fieldwork. education, equal access, differentiated instruction, academic Corequisite: EDL690. freedom, technology, scheduling, censorship, and curricu- lum associated with various student populations. English Linaya L. Leaf, Professor EDL 575 Susan McDaniel, Professor Public School and Community Relationships Andrew Kirk, Associate Professor Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Stephen Germic, Associate Professor This course will focus on the interdependence of school and Jacqueline Dundas, Assistant Professor community; identifying and defining societal expectation of schools and the effects of those expectations on educational The English program hopes to instill in students a lifelong policy; impact of social, political, economic, and demo- passion for reading and writing. Students immerse them- graphic changes on public school policy. selves in important works of the Western and non-Western traditions. Whether analyzing themes, characters, and styles EDL 590 or synthesizing ideas into new and unique forms of oral and Leadership Seminar I written communication, students develop fluency with lan- Fall semester. 1 semester hour. guage. They work as hard at generating theses and support- The focus of this course will be reflection and inquiry ing them with evidence and their own critical thinking as regarding the administrative practicum. Problem-solving they do at finding their own voices in poetry, fiction, and the and best practices will be a component of this course. writing of plays. Discussions will evolve around the ISLLC, ELCC, and PEPP standards. Initial development of the administrative Students discover that each word has energy and that their portfolio will be completed during this course. Corequisite: own words matter. They learn to view texts as a bridge to EDL591. self-discovery, interdisciplinary learning, and knowledge of other cultures, as well as a basis from which to discuss ethi- EDL 591 cal issues. Through the revision process, students practice Administrative Practicum I the art of listening to and giving positive criticism, using rel- Fall semester. 2 semester hours. evant evaluation to improve their work. A directed internship experience designed to relate theories and concepts explored in coursework to educational settings The English program firmly connects to the liberal arts mis- is the primary focus of the field experience. Practical appli- sion of Rocky Mountain College. Students are encouraged to cation of theories will be implemented in fieldwork. supplement their knowledge of texts through courses in Corequisite: EDL590. other disciplines such as history, psychology, foreign lan-

Page - 76 - Academic Programs guages and literatures, and philosophy. To read with real ENG 091 comprehension, students discover they must challenge them- Support ESL II selves to incorporate multiple strands of learning into their On demand. 0 semester hours. own disciplinary analysis. Students for whom English is a second language may request this course or may be required to take this course Major in Literary Studies which will help build intermediate academic English skills. A minimum of 36 semester hours. The following courses are The course will be customized to meet the needs of a partic- required: ENG252, ENG272, ENG273, ENG282, ENG283, ular student or group of students. ENG331 and ENG471. In addition, 15 additional English credits, at least nine of which must be at the 300-level or ENG 103 higher. Advanced ESL I On demand. 1-3 semester hours. Major in Creative Writing This advanced level course is offered to students for whom A minimum of 42 semester hours. The following courses are English is a second language and who wish to refine their required: ENG251, ENG252, ENG272 or ENG273, English language skills. The course will be customized to ENG282 or ENG283, ENG319, ENG325, ENG365, meet the needs of a particular student or group of students. ENG451, ENG490W, ENG499, ENG471; and one of the following three: ENG223, ENG224, ENG291; and two of ENG 104 the following four: ENG445, ENG447, ENG452, ENG456. Advanced ESL II Major in English Education: A minimum of 27 semester On demand. 1-3 semester hours. hours. The following courses are required: ENG252, This advanced level course is offered to students for whom ENG272 or ENG273; ENG282 or ENG283; ENG319, English is a second language and who wish to refine their ENG331, ENG355, ENG420and ENG471. One of the fol- English language skills. The course will be customized to lowing courses is required: ENG223, ENG224, or ENG291. meet the needs of a particular student or group of students. In addition, students must complete the professional educa- tion program for secondary teaching (grades 5-12) as ENG 118 described in the "education" section of the catalog. Basic Composition Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Minor in Literary Studies This course introduces students to the basic skills necessary A minimum of 18 semester hours, including ENG252 and for writing effectively at the college level and prepares stu- ENG331; one of the following two courses: ENG272 or dents for the writing demands of other college courses. ENG273; one of the following two courses: ENG282 or Students explore many types of writing projects, beginning ENG283; plus six additional upper-division credits in litera- with a personal essay and ending with a formal critique. ture. Using writing theory, the course emphasizes writing as a process, the importance of revising, and the value of peer Minor in Writing editing and evaluating. Sponsored by services for academic A minimum of 18 semester hours, including ENG251, success (SAS), this course is linked with Introduction to the ENG319, ENG325, ENG365, ENG451, and ENG490-W Humanities as part of the Rocky Freshman Experience. (Writing). ENG119 and ENG120 do not count toward the ENG118 may not be taken to satisfy general education credits for this minor. requirements.

Minor in English Education ENG 119 A minimum of 27 semester hours. The following courses are First-Year Writing required: ENG222; one of the following three courses: Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. ENG223, ENG224, or ENG291; ENG272 or ENG273; This course is an introduction to college writing. Students ENG282 or ENG283; ENG319; ENG331; ENG355; critically read and discuss texts, learn that writing is a ENG420; and ENG471. process, experiment with academic prose, develop the skills necessary to create and support a thesis, practice incorporat- English courses ing research into their analysis, and develop grammatical and stylistic competence. Further, working in collaboration ENG 090 with a second discipline, students learn to integrate knowl- Support ESL I edge. Students keep a portfolio of their work, which includes On demand. 0 semester hours. a self-evaluation of their writing progress. Required of all Students for whom English is a second language may students entering as freshmen as part of the Rocky Freshman request this course or may be required to take this course, Experience. which will help build intermediate academic English skills. The course will be customized to meet the needs of a partic- ENG 120 ular student or group of students. Critical Reading and Evaluative Writing Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Designed to follow First-Year Writing, students analyze texts and create effective writing based on their insights. Students practice generating questions that lead to the for-

Page - 77 - Academic Programs mation of complex thesis and effective support. Building on course covers fictional and non-fictional works from various the idea of integrated knowledge, students develop strategies historical and literacy periods as well as genres such as epic aiding them in cross-disciplinary and multi-cultural reason- and lyric poetry, romance, and drama. ing. They compose essays deploying diverse strategies, such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, analysis, ENG 251 and argumentation. Students keep a portfolio of their work, Imaginative Writing which includes a self-evaluation of their writing progress. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: ENG119. This introduction to imaginative writing explores poetry and short fiction. The course is a workshop focusing on the ENG/NAS 223 stages of free writing, drafting, presenting, and revising Introduction to Native American Literature poems and prose. Elements of poetry discussed include tone, Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. voice, image, metaphor, and devices of sound, meter, tradi- An examination of selected literature produced by such tional structure, and innovations. Elements of fiction empha- Native American writers as Momaday, Welch, Erdrich, sized include setting, character development, dialogue, plot, McNickle, Silko, and others. Students will consider issues of and conflict. Prerequisite: ENG119. genre, history, and politics as they relate to American litera- ture. Special emphasis is given to the oral tradition and its ENG 252 relationship to contemporary American writing. Close Reading of Poetry Fall semester. 3 semester hours. ENG 224 Students are introduced to the genre of poetry. The course Introduction to African American Literature provides students with a foundation in the methods of Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. detailed reading and analysis essential to an understanding This course is a study of selected topics in African American of poetry and, more broadly, to the study of literature. The literature and criticism. Topics vary but may include such course addresses the basics of prosody, poetic devices such areas as the literature of civil rights, African American mem- as diction, metaphor, image, tone, and major verse forms oir, captivity and freedom narratives, African American such as the sonnet, elegy, ode, ballad, dramatic monologue, poetry, theories of race and class, and Black feminist writing, and free verse. The texts reflect the continuity and variation among others. in the history of British and American poetry and provide a sample of works from the 16th century to the present. ENG 236 Literature and Photography ENG/THR 253 Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Classical Dramatic Literature This course is an interdisciplinary study of the relationship Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. between photography and the literature, art, politics, and his- Focusing on script analysis, this course provides a chrono- tory from the nineteenth-century to the present. It introduces logical study of the major theatrical periods of dramatic lit- theories of photography as well as works of individual erature from the emergence of Greek tragedy in the 5th cen- artists. tury BC to the development of European realism in the late 19th century. The course also encourages cross-cultural ENG/THR 242 understanding. Modern Dramatic Literature Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. ENG 258 Focusing on script analysis, students consider diverse trends Topics in Language and Literature in play-writing and theatrical performances over the past On demand. 3 semester hours. hundred years as viewed through the works of the major Content varies, including comparative literature topics, playwrights of Europe and the United States. Trends studied problems in literature topics, and language topics. This include expressionism, surrealism, cubism, and absurdism. course may be taken more than once. This course encourages cross-cultural understanding. ENG 270 ENG 245 Literature of Montana and the American West Travel Literature On demand. 3 semester hours. On demand. 3 semester hours. This course examines literature written by and about people Students in this course explore the world of travel writing living in Montana and the western United States, including through the diverse narratives of selected contemporary and American Indians, women, and immigrants. classic travel writers. The course emphasizes literary analy- sis, with particular attention paid to understanding the cul- ENG 272 tural and historical contexts of this literature. British Literature: 800 to 1800 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. ENG 247 The first in the sequence of two British literature surveys, War Literature this course provides an introduction to the formative period Spring semester, alternating years. 3 semester hours. of British language and literature. Students read representa- Students explore how a variety of writers through time have tive works from the Anglo-Saxon, Middle English, represented the tragedy, trauma, and psychology of war. The Renaissance, Restoration, and 18th century periods against

Page - 78 - Academic Programs their literary, historical, linguistic, and philosophical back- ENG 325 grounds. Professional Writing Fall semester. 3 semester hours. ENG 273 This course teaches concepts, practices, and skills for com- British Literature: 1800 to Present municating technical, scientific, or business-related informa- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. tion. Topics include understanding how people read, design- The second in the sequence of two British literature surveys, ing documents, incorporating graphics, writing about statis- this course introduces students to Romantic, Victorian, tical results, rewriting, editing, and using the Internet. This Modern and Postmodern literature, analyzing selected texts, course may be especially useful for non-English majors, pro- from the end of the 18th century to the end of the 20th, viding them with the tools and techniques to communicate against their literary, historical, ideological, and cultural their messages effectively. Prerequisite: ENG119. backgrounds. ENG 331 ENG 282 Literary Criticism American Literature: Origins to 1865 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This course introduces students to current controversies in This course provides a survey of major literary works from literary criticism. The course discusses approaches to literary the Puritan, Enlightenment, and Romantic periods. analysis such as deconstruction, cultural criticism, and post- Emphasis is placed on such figures as Edwards, Franklin, colonialism. Students typically use a casebook method, Emerson, Hawthorne, Poe, Thoreau, Jacobs, Whitman, observing how critics from divergent backgrounds interpret Douglass, Melville, and Dickinson. The literature is exam- a single text. Students critique these various approaches and ined in the context of literary, historical, and philosophical refine their own critical practices. backgrounds. ENG 333 ENG 283 British Romantic Literature American Literature: 1865 to Present Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course examines a wide range of British Romantic This course provides a survey of major literary works since texts. Students read and analyze selected works against the the Civil War. Emphasis is placed on such figures as Twain, literary, historical, and philosophical background of late 18th James, Crane, DuBois, Chopin, Wharton, Toomer, Cather, and early 19th century England. Representative authors Hughes, Hemingway, and Stevens. The literature is exam- include Blake, Radcliffe, Wordsworth, Wollstonecraft, ined in the context of literary, historical, and philosophical Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats, and DeQuincy. backgrounds. ENG 334 ENG 291 The British Novel Contemporary World Fiction Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course surveys the rise and development of the British This course introduces students to recent prose fiction, with novel. It includes an analysis of such Eighteenth-century special attention paid to non-Western and non-American writers as Defoe, Sterne, Fielding, Radcliffe, and Burney; works. early Nineteenth-century writers such as Austen, Shelley, and Scott; such Victorian novelists as Dickens, the Bronte ENG 319 sisters, Eliot, Thackeray, Trollope, and Hardy; and such Creative Nonfiction Writing Modernists as Conrad, Woolf, Joyce, Forster, and Lawrence. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Students study examples of creative nonfiction and practice ENG 338 writing their own. They also gain experience-incorporating Literature, Film, and Media research into their prose. Prerequisite: ENG119. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course investigates interrelations among literature, ENG 322 film, and other forms of non-print media. Subject matter Renaissance Literature will include literary works, films, television, web-content, Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. and emerging technologies through which cultural narratives Students examine the Renaissance as expressed in British lit- are increasingly transmitted and developed. Theories of erature. Typical subjects of study include the early human- audience reception, textual production, and modes of critical ism of More, the courtly poetry of Wyatt and Surrey, the son- interpretation will be emphasized. nets of Drayton, Sidney, and Wroth, the chivalric romance of Spencer, the satire of Nashe, the drama of Kyd, Marlow, ENG 344 Shakespeare, Webster, Jonson, and Ford, the essays of Literature and the Environment Francis Bacon, and the poetry of Donne, Herbert, Herrick, Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. and Marvel. This course is a comparative study of the environmental imagination as expressed in literature. By reading and dis- cussing a wide range of literary texts, students investigate the question "What is nature?" In contrast to environmental

Page - 79 - Academic Programs science, environmental philosophy, or environmental policy, this period? Authors may include Joyce, Stein, Pound, Eliot, emphasis is placed upon the form of expression as well as Williams, Cather, Toomer, Ford, Lawrence, Woolf, the ideas presented by the various writers considered. Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Faulkner. Representative authors include Henry David Thoreau, Mary Austin, James Baldwin, Louis Owens, and Jane Hirshfield. ENG 365 Journalism ENG 347 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. The American Renaissance Providing an introduction to writing print, broadcast, and Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. multimedia articles and producing a professional publica- Students examine the extraordinary quickening of American tion, this course is strongly recommended for all students writing in the years before the Civil War. of central concern participating on the student newspaper. are the different visions of "America" these literary texts propose. Authors may include Emerson, Hawthorne, Poe, ENG/PHR 370 Thoreau, Child, Fuller, Douglass, Whitman, Jacobs, Religion and Literature Melville, and Dickinson. On demand. 3 semester hours. A study of religious issues, conflict, and hopes in modern lit- ENG/COM 355 erature. Studied works will vary from year to year, but they Mass Media may include texts by authors such as Melville, Tolstoy, Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Hemingway, Flannery O'Connor, and John Updike. This is a This course explores how the communication medium, writing-intensive course. whether smoke signals, newspapers, television or the Internet, influences human communication. With each ENG 420 change in technology, communication changes. These Methods and Materials changes alter what it means to be human. Students must be Teaching English in the Secondary School able to understand the power of the media to better manage Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. its influence in their personal and professional lives. This seminar requires focused study and consultation with a public school English/language arts teacher or other accept- ENG 356 able professional in the field. Hours will be arranged in con- American Naturalism and Realism sultation with the content area professor, the appropriate Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. education professor, the student, and the professional men- Considers literary realism and naturalism in terms of its phi- tor. The course focuses on English pedagogy with special losophy, influence, and development during the period in attention to reading and writing instruction. Students study American culture that Mark Twain called "The Gilded Age." methods for creating a classroom conducive to learning, Authors may include Twain, James, Jewett, Chopin, London, select materials for motivational and instructional purposes, Norris, DuBois, Crane, Frederick, and Dreiser. incorporate technology in classroom strategies, evaluate and assess student work, integrate the language arts with other ENG 357 content areas, and examine the scope and sequence of liter- Topics in Language and Literature ature and writing for grades 5-12. This seminar strongly On demand. 3 semester hours. emphasizes practical methodologies and is the capstone Content varies, including comparative literature topics, course for the English education major. Prerequisites: admis- problems in literature topics, and language topics. This sion to the teacher education program, senior standing. course may be taken more than once. ENG 445 ENG 359 The American Novel History and Grammar of English Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students examine American novels from the nineteenth-cen- Students are introduced to the linguistic and theoretic tury to the present. Attention is given both to the genre of the approaches to the study of English, including phonology and novel as well as to the individual literary works. Content morphology. Students pursue an in-depth study of syntax, varies, but representative topics include the way in which focusing on the grammar of words, phrases, clauses, and personal and national identities are shaped or defined in the sentences. Students also review the history of English from fictional texts, the role of the marketplace in influencing lit- proto-Germanic to the development of regional dialects, cul- erary practice, and the relation between American fiction tural variations, and “global” English. and philosophy.

ENG 362 ENG 447 Literary Modernism The American Short Story Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students examine the major movement in Western art in the Students are introduced to the genre of the short story, empha- first half of the twentieth century as reflected in representa- sizing major American writers from the nineteenth century to tive literary texts. Attention focused on the questions: What the present. Particular attention is directed to historical and is modernism? What is its relation to naturalism and real- cultural backgrounds. Students cultivate skills in critical ism? How does literary art fuse with the other arts during analysis by focusing on issues of character, plot, theme, point

Page - 80 - Academic Programs of view, setting, tone, style, and other literary devices as they ENG 490-L function within the context of individual stories. Seminar in Literary Studies Fall semester, alternate years. 2-3 semester hours. ENG 450 Intensive work is done in a selected area of literary studies. Internship This course includes a major research essay or creative proj- On demand. 1-12 semester hours. ect. Students are encouraged to visit a research library while This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- completing their major project. lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career ENG 490-W services. The internship should relate to the student's major Seminar in Writing or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisites: Spring semester. 3 semester hours. junior or senior standing. This seminar examines writing as a communicative art form from three points of view: creator, editor, and performer. ENG 451 Students submit their revised work to the student writing Advanced Imaginative Writing competition; take responsibility for the literary journal, Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Soliloquy; and organize the "Focus on Rocky Writers" This course offers extensive imaginative work in a broad evening, where selected works are shared with an audience. range of genres. Students explore the creative process and The goal of the course is to have students own and share the challenge themselves with longer and more complex assign- meaning of their lives. ments than in Imaginative Writing. They experiment with points of view other than their own and with styles of writ- ENG 499 ing. They also work independently to produce a significant Independent Study amount of polished work in a writing portfolio. Students On demand. 1-3 semester hours. keep a writing journal and have considerable input into the This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue development of assignments. Prerequisite: ENG251. independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should ENG 452 be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of American Poetry in the 20th-Century 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. An in-depth study of American poetry in the twentieth-cen- Environmental Sciences and Studies tury, focusing on representative poets in the context of liter- Daniel Albrecht, Professor ary and cultural history. Representative poets include Pound, Lawrence Jones, Assistant Professor Lowell, HD, Eliot, Frost, Stevens, Williams, Oppen, Thomas Kalakay, Associate Professor Niedecker, Sexton, Rich, Kerouac, Rexroth, and Ronan. Jennifer Lyman, Professor Particular emphasis is on developing and strengthening stu- Kayhan Ostovar, Assistant Professor dents' skills in the close reading of poetry. Mission ENG 456 The environmental science and studies program at Rocky Studies in Drama Mountain College, while simultaneously cultivating skills in Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. critical thinking and effective communication, provides stu- Students examine authors, themes, and/or movements sig- dents with the intellectual training necessary for understand- nificant in British, American, European, or world drama. It ing the complexity of natural ecosystems as they interface includes reading and analysis of selected plays. Focus is on with human concerns. variety in period, type, and technique. Content varies. Program Description ENG 458 Environmental science and studies majors pursue a liberal Major Author arts education by taking relevant courses in the natural sci- On demand. 3 semester hours. ences, social sciences, and humanities. Students in the pro- Students explore, in-depth, one major writer from the British gram first enroll in a core of introductory courses designed or American literary tradition. Content varies. This course to familiarize them with the diversity and complexity of can be taken a maximum of two times. environmental issues. Each student then selects between one of two baccalaureate degree tracks—the BA in environmen- ENG 471 tal studies or the BS in environmental science. Upon gradu- Studies in Shakespeare ation, students in both tracks are prepared for a wide and rap- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. idly evolving range of careers concerned with the interface Students engage in the advanced study of Shakespeare's between human beings and their environment. Similarly, for works, analyzing them within their literary, historical, the- those students whose career choices require graduate or pro- atrical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Particular attention fessional study, the environmental science and studies pro- in this course is devoted to the major critical and theoretical gram provides the training and discipline necessary for the approaches to Shakespeare, providing a foundation for stu- pursuit of an advanced degree. dents intending to go to graduate school in English or teach English at the secondary level.

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Environmental Science Environmental Science, the curriculum in Environmental The curriculum for the bachelor of science in environmental Studies is based in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, science includes an interdisciplinary core that encourages emphasizing the political, economic, and social organization students to explore the scientific, ethical, and social aspects of human cultures in relation to the natural world, as well as of environmental questions. Students are then encouraged to the artistic, philosophical, and experiential responses to nat- pursue specialization in a focused discipline within environ- ural and built environments. mental science to gain expertise in approaching questions using more technical tools and in-depth knowledge. Major in Environmental Studies A minimum of 37 credits required. Core requirements: Internships and faculty-mentored research projects are vital ESS101, ESS105, ESS490, BIO216, PHR304, ENG344, parts of the program, providing real-world experience. POL313, HST365, PHR378, One of the following courses Environmental science majors at Rocky Mountain College are required: ART222, or ART243; one of the following have completed internships with government agencies such COM404, COM/ENG355, and one additional course chosen as the US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land in consultation with an Environmental Studies advisor. Management, local environmental consulting firms, and other environmental organizations. Environmental Science and Studies courses

Major in Environmental Science ESS 101 Core requirements: ESS101, ESS105; GEO101 and Introduction to Environmental Studies GEO104 or GEO105; ESS225 or BIO216; and ESS436. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Other required courses: BIO112, CHM101, CHM102, This course explores the complexity of environmental issues IDS243, and MAT210. Two of the following are required: as approached from the perspectives of the arts, humanities, HST365, PHR304, ENG344, PHR378. One of the following and social sciences. Since environmental issues are inherent- is required: POL313, ECO354. One of the following is ly complex, attention is focused on how human beings per- required as a field experience: ESS351, ESS243, ESS307, ceive, understand, and respond to environmental change. GEO 343, GEO350, BIO216. An internship is also required Emphasis is placed on developing students' abilities to inves- and can be used for up to 4 credits of science electives with tigate matters critically and to respond in original, thought- permission from faculty. A minimum of 15 semester hours ful, and imaginative ways. of electives, with at least nine upper-division semester hours, are required from the following list: any upper-division ESS ESS 105 or GEO course, BIO250, BIO311, BIO306, BIO410, Environmental Science: Living with Nature BIO415, ESS230, GEO204, GEO305, CHM201, CHM300, Fall and spring semesters. 4 semester hours. CHM301, CHM411. Students are strongly recommended to An introductory course designed for students entering the take electives that satisfy one of three specializations: chem- environmental sciences and studies program and for other istry, ecology, or geology. Successful completion of an students who would like to take an ecology lab course. option will be noted on academic transcripts. Topics address the central concepts of ecology including the physical environment in which life exists. Students will Option in chemistry: CHM201, CHM300, CHM301, explore the properties and processes of populations and CHM411, plus two additional upper division chemistry communities, ecosystem dynamics, biogeography and biodi- courses or PHS101/102 or PHS201/202. versity, as well as issues in conservation and restoration ecology. In laboratory students will apply these concepts to Option in Ecology: ESS330. In addition, four of the follow- ecological studies in the natural environment and learn how ing courses: BIO216, BIO250, BIO311, BIO317, BIO347, to present their results in a scientific report. Three hours of BIO415, ESS225, ESS230, ESS307, ESS314, ESS321, lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. ESS325, ESS345. ESS 115 Option in Geology: GEO204. In addition, three of the fol- Current Issues in Environmental Science lowing: GEO302, GEO305, GEO310, GEO320, GEO343, Fall semester. 4 semester hours. GEO350, GEO411, GEO415. A non-majors course designed to introduce students to the science of environmental issues. Students gain an under- Minor in Environmental Science standing of how the natural world works and ways that sci- One of the following is required: ESS 105 or ESS 115. In ence can be used to address problems concerning the envi- addition, either CHM101, BIO112, or GEO101 and GEO104 ronment. Emphasis will be placed on examining global and or GEO105. ESS225 and IDS243 are required. In addition, 8 regional environmental issues relating to water, air, land, and semester hours in upper-division courses are required from biodiversity. Laboratory activities include the application of the following list: any upper division ESS course, GEO302, scientific methods for environmental assessments, as well as GEO310, GEO320, BIO410, BIO415, CHM300, CHM301. field trips to local facilities to illustrate how a variety of fac- tors can be applied to improve the quality of the Yellowstone Environmental Studies region environment. Three hours of lecture and one two- The environmental studies major provides students with an hour laboratory session per week. interdisciplinary opportunity to investigate the relationship between humans and their environment. As distinct from

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ESS 207 ecosystems. Opportunities will exist for nature hikes, bird Field Botany/Spring Wildflowers watching and snorkeling. No prerequisites. Additional travel Spring semester. 4 semester hours. fees required. Students receive an intensive introduction to the evolution- ary relationships of vascular plants and their classification. ESS 307 The course emphasizes plant identification based on use of Advanced Field Botany/Spring Wildflowers taxonomic keys and focuses on angiosperm species in the Summer semester. 4 semester hours. Yellowstone River watershed, particularly the prairie habi- Students receive an intensive introduction to the evolution- tats, the Pryor Mountains, the riparian habitats of the ary relationships of vascular plants and their classification. Yellowstone, and the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains. The course emphasizes plant identification based on use of Field trips are required. This course may be taken at the taxonomic keys and focuses on angiosperm species in the lower-division level or at the upper-division level, but not Yellowstone River watershed, particularly the prairie habi- both. Prerequisite: BIO112 or ESS105. tats, the Pryor Mountains, the riparian habitats of the Yellowstone, and the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains. ESS 225 Field trips are required. Students in the 300-level course will Energy and Society collect, identify, and prepare a greater number of plants for Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. the herbarium. This course may be taken at the lower-divi- Students are introduced to the concepts of energy, power and sion level or at the upper-division level, but not both. the physical laws that control their transformations. This Prerequisite: BIO112 or ESS 105. understanding is applied to analyze human use of energy. Issues considered include the various sources of energy and ESS 314 their limits, the technologies of energy conversion, the end Range Ecology uses of energy, and the environmental consequences of ener- Fall semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. gy use. Range ecology is the study of mixed grass prairies of the West and an introduction to ecological concepts applicable ESS 230 to that area. Topics include historical and current land use, Rainforest Ecology ecosystem responses to change, methods for maintaining Spring semester. 3 semester hours. natural prairie habitats, the use of prairies as rangelands, and This course introduces students to the concepts of population determinations of ecological conditions and trends on range- and community ecology through studies of rainforest geog- lands. The laboratory focuses on identification of common raphy, flora, and fauna. Students read scientific papers focus- prairie plant species and their importance for both wildlife ing on rain forest plants and animals and the complex inter- and domestic animals. Three hours of lecture and one two- actions of these organisms in rainforest environments. hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: BIO112, Students discuss environmental issues such as sustainable CHM101, and CHM102. agriculture, global cycling of air and water, and conservation biology as those issues pertain to rainforest issues today. ESS 321 Prerequisites: ENG119 and ENG120. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems On demand. 4 semester hours. ESS 243 This course introduces students to the theory and practical Environments of Costa Rica application of geographic information systems (GIS). Topics Spring semester. 4 semester hours. include fundamentals of cartography, GIS data types, data This field course takes place in Costa Rica during spring input, GIS database structure and management, analysis of break. In lectures and in Costa Rica over spring break stu- spatially distributed data, and report preparations using GIS. dents will learn about the complexity and diversity of tropi- Prerequisite: MAT100 and a previous science course. cal forest ecosystems. Lectures and field activities focus on those ecological concepts particular to rainforests, natural ESS 325 history walks, bird studies, field activities that explore adap- Wetlands and Riparian Ecology tations of plants and animals to tropical ecosystems, and Fall semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. examination of issues of tropical conservation. Students The biology and chemistry of wetlands is studied in this stay at field stations in different tropical forests environ- course. Topics include the investigation of wetland structure, ments. No prerequisites. Additional travel fees required. wetland functions, and the ecological value of wetlands. The laboratory introduces protocols for analyzing wetland plant ESS 244 communities and includes a field study of a wetland in the Island Biogeography in the Galapagos Billings community. Students learn legally acceptable meth- Spring Semester. 4 semester hours. ods for determining wetland boundaries. The course exam- This field course takes place in the Galapagos Islands over ines the ecology of rivers and compares differences in spring break. Students will have the opportunity to examine hydrological processes of rivers and wetlands. Three hours various islands and their associated species in the Galapagos of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per week. from a small sleep-aboard boat. Lectures and readings will Prerequisites: BIO112, CHM101, and CHM102. cover the theory of island biogeography, unique flora and fauna of the islands, speciation of Darwin's Finches, conser- vation in developing countries, ecotourism and marine

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ESS 330 ESS 490 Wildlife Management and Conservation Seminar Spring semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. On demand. 2-3 semester hours. A multidisciplinary approach to conservation and manage- Selected topics in environmental sciences or environmental ment issues encompassing genetics to ethics. Topics include studies are explored. population genetics, evolutionary mechanisms, biodiversity, reserve design, and re- introduction strategies. Written ESS 499 reports and oral presentations required. Additional fee Independent Study required. Prerequisites: BIO112 and ESS105. On demand. 1-3 semester hours. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue ESS 345 independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation Soil Science with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should Fall semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of This course provides an introduction to the physical, chemi- 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. cal, and biological properties of soils; soil formation and classification; nutrient cycling; and land resource planning Equestrian Studies and protection. The laboratory includes field trips. Three Scott Neuman, Director of Equestrian Studies, hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory session per Assistant Professor week. Prerequisites: CHM101, GEO101 and GEO104. Marilyn Randall, Associate Professor Ray Randall, DVM, Assistant Professor ESS 351 Nona Austin, Instructor Montana Field Studies Christi M. Brown, Instructor On demand. 4 semester hours. Amy Neuman, Instructor An intensive field experience provides an interdisciplinary approach to exploring and solving scientif- The equestrian studies program at Rocky Mountain College ic problems. Additional field fee required. Prerequisites: provides the student a venue for his or her passion for hors- GEO101, GEO104, ESS105 and BIO112. es. The program offers a firm foundation in equitation to increase skills as a rider; a progressive training approach to ESS 401 encourage the student to form a valuable structure for edu- Application of Geographic Information Systems cating a horse using generally accepted training principles; On demand. 3 semester hours. and a solid background in equine management fundamen- Application of GIS is used to produce a professional report tals. These fundamentals include a broad-based series of using real world data in cooperation with a business, an courses designed to give each student exposure to the reali- industry, or a government agency. Software and projects ty of living with and being responsible for horses. From the vary from year to year. Three two-hour sessions per week. basic care of the horse through veterinary courses and stable Prerequisite: ESS321. management to responsible breeding program development with selection and reproduction or managing a program of ESS 436 therapeutic riding, the program encourages each student to Yellowstone Ecosystems Studies find his or her place. On demand. 4 semester hours. This course focuses on the ecology of Yellowstone National When core subjects are met, the student can choose a pro- Park, particularly emphasizing the complex interactions of gram increasingly more tailored to his or her interests large mammals with the forest and range plant communities. whether it is teaching, training, writing, business, therapeu- Students explore the methods used by the National Park tic riding, technology implementation, or marketing. Service to establish natural resource policies and examine Combined with Rocky Mountain College's traditional liber- the Park's scientific research priorities. Two extended week- al arts program, students are provided a variety of experi- end laboratories provide research opportunities that include ences promoting lifelong learning and an understanding of topics in winter ecology and aspects of the role of large the world around them. This multifaceted approach not only mammals in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Additional fee prepares the equine student to succeed in a complex and required. Prerequisites: ENG119, ENG120, and BIO112. ever-changing global equestrian industry but to meet the challenges of life in a world of diversity as well. ESS 450 Internship Equestrian facility use fees are not included in basic tuition On demand. 1-12 semester hours. and are charged in addition to tuition, college fees, and other A maximum of three semester hours can be counted toward incidental expenses normally charged during registration a major in environmental studies or a major or minor in envi- (see the "tuition and fees" section). ronmental science. This course is a guided work experience in an already established place of business. The student must Major in Equestrian Studies arrange the internship in agreement with the instructor and Students have a choice of one of five options: the office of career services. Contract is required. Equitation and Training Option: A minimum of 45 semester Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. hours is required in EQS courses, including EQS101, EQS102, EQS121, EQS122, EQS201, EQS225, EQS226;

Page - 84 - Academic Programs either EQS231 and EQS232 or EQS251 and EQS252; EQS 102 EQS300, EQS302, EQS321, EQS322, EQS402, and Equine Conformation and Selection EQS450. Students in this major are strongly recommended Spring semester. 3 semester hours. to take EQS401, EQS421, and EQS422 as electives. This course focuses on equine structure and the evaluation of how structural anomalies relate to lameness. Students learn Equine Business Option and practice selecting horses best suited for intended uses in Aminimum of 42 semester hours is required in terms of breed, structure, and temperament. Prerequisite: EQS/BSA/ECO courses, including EQS101, EQS102, EQS101. EQS121, EQS122, EQS201, EQS302, EQS402, EQS450, BSA201, BSA202, ECO202, and nine hours of upper-divi- EQS 121 sion electives in business administration and accountancy or Fundamental Horsemanship I economics. Other recommended courses include EQS231 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. and EQS232 or EQS251 and EQS252. This class introduces the basic theories of horsemanship, the centered seat, and balanced riding. While these theories Equine Writing and Publications Option apply equally to both English and Western disciplines, only Aminimum of 45 semester hours is required in Western tack is used. Additionally, students develop EQS/ENG/COM courses, including EQS101, EQS102, strength, agility, and coordination as well as maintain their EQS121, EQS122, EQS201, EQS302, EQS402, EQS450, assigned horse in a show barn atmosphere with emphasis on ENG251 or ENG451, ENG319, ENG325, ENG365, stall maintenance and safe feeding practices. ENG490W (Writing), COM355, and COM402. Other rec- ommended courses include EQS231 and EQS232 or EQS 122 EQS251 and EQS252. Fundamental Horsemanship II Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Riding Instructor Option This class is a continuation of Fundamental Horsemanship I Aminimum of 45 semester hours is required in and builds on those skills with further emphasis upon devel- EQS/PSY/EDC courses, including EQS101, EQS102, oping proficiency. A logical training progression is estab- EQS121, EQS122, EQS201, EQS231, EQS232, EQS321, lished within a variety of Western venues. The emphasis EQS322, EQS401, EQS402, EQS405, EQS450, EDC302, upon maintaining a healthy horse in a show barn atmosphere and PSY312. Recommended electives are EQS225, is continued. Prerequisite: EQS121. EQS226, EQS421, and EQS422. EQS 201 Therapeutic Riding Option Equine Preventive Medicine A minimum of 52 semester hours in EQS/EDC/PEH cours- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. es is required, including EQS100, EQS101, EQS102, Students study common equine health practices including EQS121, EQS122; EQS201, EQS209, either EQS251 and parasitology, diseases, pre-purchase examinations, lame- EQS252 or EQS231 and EQS232; EQS302, EQS309, ness, first aid measures, and the establishment of horse EQS401, EQS405, EQS410, EQS450 (6 semester hours), health programs. Prerequisites: EQS101 and EQS102. EDC330, PEH122, PEH204, and PEH315. In addition, a minor in psychology must be completed. EQS 209 Principles of Therapeutic Riding Minor in Equestrian Studies Spring semester. 3 semester hours. A minimum of 21 semester hours is required, including In this introductory course to therapeutic riding, students EQS101, EQS102, EQS121, EQS122, EQS201, EQS302, will explore the basic principles of therapeutic riding; med- and either EQS300 or EQS402. ical terminology; physical, cognitive, and sensory impair- ments; and the use of safety and adaptive equipment. Equestrian Studies courses Interaction with therapy students, their parents, and health professionals will be stressed. Students will have the oppor- EQS 100 tunity to participate in a variety of hands-on experiences. Volunteer Experience in Therapeutic Riding Fall semester. 1 semester hour. EQS 214 All students interested in entering the therapeutic riding pro- Equine Judging gram must first participate in the volunteer experience. Fall semester. 2 semester hours. Students will volunteer in an established therapeutic riding Students learn and actively practice the evaluation of horses program. and riders in various types of competition, including classes in halter, Western pleasure, and hunter under saddle. There is EQS 101 a strong speech and critical thinking component in this Introduction to Equestrian Studies course as students learn to develop oral reasons for defend- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. ing class placement. The student focuses on the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse. Equine evolution, the study of various breeds, and genetics are also emphasized, along with an overview of the horse industry.

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EQS 225 EQS 300 Basic Colt Training I Reproduction and Growth Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Through practical application, the student develops skills Anatomy and physiology of reproduction in the horse, and techniques by following a logical progression of training endocrinology, principles of artificial insemination, embryo for a two- or three-year-old colt in a stress-free atmosphere. transfer, genetics, breeding systems, application of the scien- Prerequisites: sophomore standing and EQS122. tific method, care and management of breeding stock. This course will be accepted as a biology elective, provided stu- EQS 226 dents have completed BIO111, BIO112, CHM101, and Basic Colt Training II CHM102. This course is highly recommended for students Spring semester. 3 semester hours. pursuing veterinary school or graduate studies in animal sci- This course, a continuation of Basic Colt Training I, will ence. Prerequisites: EQS101, EQS102, and EQS201. cover the assessment of a colt's capabilities and begin advanced training techniques. Prerequisites: sophomore EQS 302 standing and EQS225. Nutrition, Stable and Ranch Management Fall semester. 3 semester hours. EQS 231 The student masters the fundamental principles of equine Hunter Seat Equitation I nutrition, learning the management skills necessary to run a Fall semester. 3 semester hours. successful stable, including establishing a budget and record Through the development and assessment of rider and horse keeping. Prerequisites: EQS101 and EQS102. skill level, this course establishes a training program for starting a horse over fences. Show ring etiquette develops EQS 309 fundamentals for successful competition and deepens the Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor Training student's understanding of the equine industry. Prerequisite: Fall semester. 2 semester hours. EQS122. All aspects of being a therapeutic riding instructor, including teaching to the appropriate therapeutic level of a student's EQS 232 physical and cognitive abilities, the precautions and contra- Hunter Seat Equitation II indications to therapeutic riding, therapy student assessment Spring semester. 3 semester hours. and program development, and facility and therapy horse This course is a continuation of Hunter Seat Equitation I. By management. Students will organize and teach lessons, furthering the skills necessary to show a hunter over fences, assign students to horses and volunteers, and maintain students gain in strength, balance, and control. Prerequisite: progress notes. Prerequisites: PEH122, EQS100, EQS209. EQS231. EQS 310 EQS 251 Equine Journalism Fundamental Horsemanship III Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. The student writes articles suitable for publication in equine This course offers a continuation of the skills developed in publications. Attention is also given to page and ad layout Fundamental Horsemanship I and II with emphasis on both and ad copy. Prerequisites: ENG119 and ENG120. equitation and training skills, including advanced lateral and collection exercises, extension and collection at all gaits EQS 315 with and without contact, spinning, and stopping. Students Intermediate Equine Judging expand equitation skills through rigorous physical work with Fall semester. 3 semester hours. and without stirrups and through riding multiple horses. Students engage in and practice the evaluation of horses and Attention is given to skills involved in riding and the presen- riders for competition on an advanced level, including class- tation of the show horse. Students are exposed to show ring es in trail, Western riding, reining, hunter hack, and working etiquette, terminology, and riding styles as they work on a hunter. Students continue developing oral reasoning and variety of specific events including Western riding, trail, presentation skills for defending class placement. hunter under saddle, Western pleasure, equitation, horse- Prerequisite: EQS214. manship, reining, and showmanship. This course features horses ridden in Western tack, emphasizing Western riding EQS 321 strategies. Prerequisite: EQS122. Advanced Horse Training I On demand. 3 semester hours. EQS 252 Students learn and practice advanced training procedures Fundamental Horsemanship IV and the selection of proper horses for individual events, per- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. fecting both the rider's and the horse's skills to an intermedi- This course is a continuation of Fundamental Horsemanship ate competitive level. Prerequisites: junior standing, III featuring English tack and English riding. Students not EQS121, EQS122, EQS225, EQS226, EQS231, and only ride but evaluate other horse/rider combinations to EQS232. develop an eye for equine talent as well as equitation skills. Prerequisite: EQS251.

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EQS 322 EQS 415 Advanced Horse Training II Advanced Equine Judging On demand. 3 semester hours. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This course is a continuation of Advanced Horse Training I Students review the principles learned in Equine Judging I with a higher level of skill and expertise employed. and Intermediate Equine Judging and broaden their knowl- Prerequisite: junior standing. edge of competition rules. They further develop oral and thinking skills for the presentation of reasons at the intercol- EQS 400 legiate competitive level. There may be opportunities for Advanced Reproduction intercollegiate judge competition. Prerequisites: EQS214 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. and EQS315. The student focuses on common breeding problems such as organizing and operating a routine teasing program, natural EQS 421 breeding, artificial insemination, and improving conception Advanced Horse Training III rates. Students engage in practical application in this course. On demand. 3 semester hours. Class is limited to six students. This course is highly recom- For the furthering of training and riding skills, this course mended for students pursuing veterinary school or graduate leads the student toward a more independent development of studies in animal science. Prerequisite: EQS300. his or her own training program. Students are expected to develop, organize, and produce a training plan suited to their EQS 401 specific goals. Prerequisite: senior standing. Techniques of Teaching Riding Fall semester. 3 semester hours. EQS 422 Students practice methods of teaching riding and engage in Advanced Horse Training IV practical experience as a tutor or aide in teaching basic equi- On demand. 3 semester hours. tation. The student also learns and practices the scope and This course is a continuation of Advanced Horse Training sequence of planning lessons and teaching student skills. III. Prerequisite: EQS421. There is a strong speech component in this course. Prerequisites: EQS121, EQS122, EQS231, and EQS232. EQS 450 Internship EQS 402 On demand. 1-12 semester hours. Equine Marketing This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- This class is an introduction to the marketing process ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career involved in the horse industry. The student examines con- services. The internship should relate to the student's major sumer buying behavior, marketing channels, and promotion- or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisite: al techniques and their role in the marketing process. junior or senior standing. Prerequisite: BSA343. EQS 499 EQS 405 Independent Study Advanced Techniques of Teaching Riding On demand. 1-3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue The student furthers his or her teaching techniques through independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation experience as an equitation tutor or aide with an emphasis with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should upon the development of riding activities such as clinics or be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of riding camps. There is a strong speech component in this 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. course. Prerequisite: EQS401. Foreign Languages and Literature EQS 410 Therapeutic Riding, Issues and Ethics The foreign languages and literatures program introduces Spring semester. 2 semester hours. students to other languages and cultures. Learning another Students will focus on the administration of and teaching in language within the context of its culture promotes under- a therapeutic riding program, including organization, emer- standing and acceptance of others and their culture and helps gency procedures, safety regulations, risk management, doc- us understand our own culture, individually and as a group. umentation, and written policies and procedures. Students will learn to provide proper documentation for recognized The program uses the four basic language acquisition skills legal business structures and organization including those of reading, writing, listening, and speaking to learn at each for corporations and 501(c)3's as well as the standards for successive level. In addition to being instrumental and vital NARHA centers. Students with the required amount of to learning another language, honing these skills also instructional hours will be prepared to take the NARHA advances English language development. national registered instructor examination upon completion. This course includes a senior project. The program is integral to the liberal arts mission of the College. Students discover that one cannot categorize mean- ing into compartmentalized boxes. Language and the culture

Page - 87 - Academic Programs in which those words are imbedded help students comprehend knowledge of continental French culture, then compare and economic systems, the fine arts, and history/political science. contrast it to cultures around the world influenced by French: Africa, island nations (Haiti), Canada, and more. The aim of the foreign languages and literatures program is Students will research an area of interest from specific coun- for the student to be able to read, write, and converse with tries and report to the class. Prerequisite: FRN250 or appro- increasing ability as he or she moves to the next course. The priate background in French. goal of this gradual improvement is to make the student an effective communicator in a native-speaking environment. Greek courses Toward this end, Rocky Mountain College strives to make opportunities available for travel and study abroad. GRK 131 Fall Introduction to 5th-Century B.C.E. Attic Greek I The foreign languages and literatures program offers a minor On demand. 4 semester hours. in Spanish. Courses in Italian language and culture are Students will learn the ancient Greek language of offered on demand. French courses will be offered on Thucydides, Plato, Herodotus, Homer, and the 5th-century demand. Opportunities to study other languages, such as dramatists. This course is also excellent preparation for stu- Greek, are periodically available. dents who wish to read New Testament (Koine) Greek.

Minor in Spanish GRK 132 Spring A minimum of 20 semester hours is required, six of which Introduction to 5th-Century B.C.E. Attic Greek II credits must be upper-division hours. On demand. 4 semester hours. Students will continue to learn the ancient Greek language of French courses Thucydides, Plato, Herodotus, Homer, and the 5th-century dramatists. This course is also excellent preparation for stu- FRN 131 dents who wish to read New Testament (Koine) Greek. Beginning French I Prerequisite: GRK131. Fall semester. 4 semester hours. This is a beginning French course. Emphasis is on basic lan- Italian Courses guage structure, pronunciation, and simple conversation. ITN 110 FRN 132 Spring From Caesar to the Mafia (Restricted to RFE) Beginning French II Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Crosslisted as HST110. Spring semester. 4 semester hours. An introduction to the culture and history of Italy, the course Continuing development of basic skills with an introduction highlights major historical, literary, and artistic, periods. to the historical and cultural background of France. The course examines the Roman Republic and Empire, Medieval, and Renaissance thought and literature, the FRN 231 Fall Unification of Italy, the Mafia and its influence, and Fascism French Conversation and Composition and World War II. Students will explore the works of select- On demand. 3 semester hours. ed Roman writers, Dante and Machiavelli, and modern writ- Selected readings on aspects of French arts and sciences ers Leonardo Sciascia and Giorgro Bassani. with continued practice in writing and conversation. Prerequisite: FRN132 or appropriate background in French. ITN 131 Fall Beginning Italian I FRN 250 Fall semester. 4 semester hours. Culture and Civilization This course provides an introduction to Italian speech, lan- On demand. 3 semester hours. guage, culture and communication through listening, speak- This course provides an overview of the culture of France ing, reading, and writing. The approach integrates culture through representative literary works of authors from the and language with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and continent. Works examined will include short stories, poetry basic grammatical structures. Class work emphasizes partic- and excerpts of longer works. The course will consider the ipation, small group work, and opportunities for hearing and culture and historical milieu, and students will discuss, pres- speaking Italian. ent and write about both the literary movements and corre- sponding areas of art, music, and popular culture. ITN 132 Prerequisite: FRN231 or appropriate background in French. Beginning Italian II Spring semester. 4 semester hours. FRN 301 The course builds on foundations established in Beginning The Culture and Literature of France and Italian I. Through the use of the four language skills – listen- Francophone Countries ing, speaking, reading, and writing – students acquire greater On demand. 3 semester hours. proficiency in Italian vocabulary, grammar, and culture. A continuation of French culture explored in FRN250, with Emphasis is on oral and written expression, with a variety of the addition of a cultural broadening into the diversity of learning experiences to reinforce language acquisition. other francophone countries through literature, art, history Prerequisite: ITN131, permission of professor, or a place- and music and modern media. Students will expand their ment exam in the Rocky Mountain College Program.

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Spanish courses America through their writers. Forms of expression and of preserving knowledge used by ancient civilizations to con- SPN 131 temporary writers will be explored. Carvings, ancient writ- Beginning Spanish I ings, short stories, and excerpts from novels and plays will Fall semester. 4 semester hours. be studied via both written works and film. Students will This course provides an introduction to Spanish speech, lan- take part in classroom discussions as well as write analytical guage, culture, and communication through reading, writing, essays in Spanish. listening, and speaking. A culture- and language-integrated approach with an emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and SPN 311 basic grammatical structures is used. The Art of Spanish Conversation and Composition On demand. 3 semester hours. SPN 132 This course, conducted in Spanish, is an interactive commu- Beginning Spanish II nication course where students will work with the syntax and Spring semester. 4 semester hours. the syntactical analysis of spoken and written Spanish. This course builds on the foundation established in SPN131. Pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency will be enhanced Through the use of the four language skills of reading, writ- through textbook and simulated situations as well as on- ing, listening, and speaking, basic grammar skills, vocabu- campus and off-campus excursions. These real-life situa- lary acquisition, and cultural readings will increase. Greater tions and dialogue encounters will be used to encourage con- emphasis is placed on oral and written expression. versation and elicit discussion, and students will follow up Prerequisite: SPN131. on the situations by writing well-formulated and coherently arranged written works describing their experience. These SPN 211 essays will be marked, shared with the class, and then ana- Intermediate Spanish I lyzed for correctness. This analytical exercise will be done Fall semester. 3 semester hours. individually as homework and then collectively as class dis- This course utilizes the methodical review and practice of cussions. In addition to readings, research, and discussion, basic vocabulary and grammatical structures, combined with students will make oral presentations in class or at special the integrated development of proficiency in the four lan- events. guage skills. Expansion of cultural knowledge and function- al vocabulary will occur through intermediate-level reading SPN 450 and discussions. Emphasis is on intermediate-level grammar Internship and reading proficiency. Prerequisite: SPN132. On demand. 1-15 semester hours. Students are provided with an on-site, hands-on language SPN 212 experience where students are paired with schools, churches, Intermediate Spanish II businesses, government, and/or non¬profit organizations in Spring semester. On demand. 3 semester hours. the Billings area, the state(s) or abroad. Contract is required. As a continuation of SPN211 in which students continue to Contact and feedback will be maintained throughout the review, expand, and practice basic vocabulary and grammat- course. The student must arrange the internship in agreement ical structures, while more advanced grammatical structures with the instructor and the office of career services. are introduced and practiced. Expansion of cultural knowl- Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. edge and functional vocabulary continues through increas- ingly advanced intermediate-level readings and discussions. Geology Emphasis is on intermediate-level grammar, reading, and Lawrence S. Jones, Assistant Professor communicating proficiency. Prerequisite: SPN211. Thomas J. Kalakay, Associate Professor and O. A. Esther T. Seager, Chair in Geology SPN 301 Culture and Literature of Spain The science of geology integrates physics, chemistry, mathe- On demand. 3 semester hours. matics, and biology in order to better understand the planet This course provides an overview of the culture of Spain earth. Students typically choose geology because of an inter- through representative literary works of peninsular authors. est in the natural world and a desire to work outdoors. Some Works will be examined from the Middle Ages, the Siglo de geologists explore for energy, mineral, and water resources; Oro, and contemporary authors, including an introduction to some evaluate the potential hazards of earthquakes, floods, literary genres. Poetry, short stories, and excerpts of longer landslides, and volcanic eruptions; and others locate, contain, works will be studied, via both written works and film. or remove pollutants. The geology program prepares students Students will take part in classroom discussions as well as for professional careers in the geosciences and provides the write analytical essays in Spanish. background required for graduate studies. The program offers a major and a minor in geology. A geology emphasis is also SPN 302 offered with the environmental science degree. Cultures and Literature of Latin America On demand. 3 semester hours. The geology program is broadly based in the traditional geo- This course provides an introduction to the richness and logic disciplines with an emphasis on field studies in the Rocky diversity of the different countries and cultures of Latin Mountains. Graduates are highly prized by the oil, gas, mining, and environmental industries. Rocky Mountain College geolo-

Page - 89 - Academic Programs gy students work on independent study/research projects with tectonics. Topics include minerals, rocks, volcanoes, earth- individual faculty. Students have access to state-of-the-art lab- quakes, rock deformation, metamorphism, deposition, oratories and analytical equipment within the geology depart- weathering, and erosion. Special emphasis is placed on inter- ment and through collaboration with other academic institu- preting the geologic landscape and history of the Rocky tions. Mountains. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour field trip or lab per week. Students will not receive credit for both Major in Geology GEO101 and GEO105. A minimum of 47 semester hours is required, including either GEO101/104 or GEO105, GEO204, GEO302, GEO 204 GEO305, GEO343, GEO411, GEO490, CHM101, IDS243, Earth Materials I PHS101 or PHS201, MAT175 or MAT210; and 12 semester Fall semester. 4 semester hours. hours from GEO209, GEO301, GEO310, GEO320, This course involves detailed study of rocks and minerals GEO350, GEO409, GEO415, GEO483, or other courses and the environments in which they form. The course is very approved by the geology faculty. hands-on with emphasis placed on the identification of min- erals and rocks in hand specimens and under the optical Minor in Geology microscope. Three hours of lecture, one two-hour laboratory A minimum of 19 semester hours is required including either per week, and occasional all-afternoon field trips. GEO101/104 or GEO105, GEO204, GEO302, GEO343, Prerequisite: either GEO101/104 or GEO105; corequisite: IDS243, plus four semester hours of geology electives CHM101. approved by the geology faculty (of which at least two semester hours must be upper division). GEO 209 Student Research Major in Environmental Science, Geology Option On demand. 2-4 semester hours. See listing under "environmental science and studies." A full Students complete an independent research project under the description of the program, faculty, and courses is available mentorship of a geology faculty member. Prerequisite: per- here. mission of instructor.

Geology courses GEO 301 Paleontology GEO 101 On demand. 4 semester hours. Fundamentals of Geology, Option 1 This course explores the morphology, classification, paleoe- Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. cology, biogeography and biostratigraphy of important fossil This course provides an introduction to the science of earth groups. Three hours of lectures and one two-hour laboratory materials, earth systems, and earth history, including the per week, plus fossil collecting trips. Prerequisite: either study of minerals, rocks, volcanoes, earthquakes, rock defor- GEO101/104 or GEO105, and GEO 204. mation and metamorphism, weathering, and erosion within the modern paradigm of plate tectonics. Special emphasis is GEO 302 placed on interpreting the geologic landscape and history of Stratigraphy and Sedimentology the Rocky Mountains through an understanding of Earth Alternate years, 4 semester hours. processes. Three hours of lecture and one recommended This course provides an introduction to the properties, clas- two-hour laboratory per week, plus field trips. This course sification, depositional environments, and diagenesis of sed- fulfills a natural lab science general education requirement if iments and sedimentary rocks and their stratigraphic nomen- taken concurrently with GEO104. Students cannot take both clature and correlation. Field trips required. Three hours of GEO101 and GEO105 for credit. lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: GEO204 and GEO343. GEO 104 Fundamentals of Geology Laboratory GEO 305 Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. Earth Materials II Focus on description of the earth materials and earth systems Spring semester. 4 semester hours. within the framework of plate tectonic theory. Introduction Build on skills learned in Earth Materials I with emphasis on to identification of minerals, rocks, geologic maps and struc- origin and makeup of igneous and metamorphic rocks. tures. Corequisite: GEO101. Recognition, description, and classification using hand spec- imen and optical microscopy. Textures, occurrences, and GEO 105 processes are emphasized in practical exercises. The course Fundamentals of Geology, Option 2 provides an introduction to geochemical data and field Annually. 4 semester hours. occurrences of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Three hours This course is designed for students who want to get out and of lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week, and occasion- do geology. Participants will hike hills, hug rocks, ford al all-afternoon field trips. Final project is a poster presenta- rivers, climb canyons, whatever it takes to get first-hand tion involving literature review and synthesis of a major experience and understanding of geology and geologic prob- igneous or metamorphic region (e.g., Yellowstone, Hawaii, lems. Students are introduced to earth materials, earth sys- Beartooth Mountain Range). Prerequisites: GEO204. tems, and earth history within the modern paradigm of plate GEO 310

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Geomorphology struction of accurate cross sections, and kinematic analysis. Annually. 4 semester hours. Three hours of lecture, one two-hour laboratory per week, Students study landforms and the processes that create them. and occasional all-afternoon field trips. Final project is a Topics include surface processes of erosion and deposition poster presentation involving literature review and synthesis by rivers, glaciers, wind, waves, and mass wasting. Field of a major orogenic belt. Prerequisites: GEO204, GEO343, trips required. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour lab- MAT110 or satisfactory score on a math placement exam. oratory per week. Prerequisites: GEO305 and GEO343. GEO 415 GEO 320 Hydrogeology The Geology of Natural Resources On demand. 4 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. Students explore the qualitative and quantitative relation- This course involves the study of geologic processes that ships among geologic materials, geologic processes, and produce mineral, coal, crude oil and natural gas (e.g. coal- water. Includes precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, bed methane) deposits and environmental issues associated streamflow, aquifers, groundwater flow, wells, water chem- with their extraction and use. Emphasis is placed on region- istry, water quality, and contamination. Field trips required. al deposits with field trips to appropriate sites. Two hours of Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per lecture per week and field trips. Prerequisite: either week. Prerequisites: either GEO101/104 or GEO105, and GEO101/104 or GEO105. MAT175.

GEO 343 GEO 450 Field Methods for Geoscientists Internship Annually. 3 semester hours On demand. 1-12 semester hours. This practical course in basic field techniques focuses on the This course is a guided experience either in industry or gov- use of the fundamental tools of geologic field work includ- ernmental work or as a teaching assistant in Geology. The ing topographic maps, air photos, the Brunton compass, field student must arrange the internship in agreement with the notebook, hand-held GPS, Jacob's staff, and elementary sur- instructor and the office of career services. The internship veying instruments. Students draft profiles, cross-sections, should relate to the student's major or minor area of study. geologic maps, and stratigraphic columns, and prepare geo- Pass/no pass grading. Contract is required. Prerequisites: logic reports. This course should be taken during sophomore junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. or junior year. Two hours of lecture and a two-hour labora- tory per week. Prerequisite: GEO101/104 or GEO105 and GEO 483 MAT110 or satisfactory score on a math placement exam. Thesis in Geology On demand. 3 semester hours. GEO 350 This course provides research in geology resulting in a for- Applied Field Geology mal written paper, oral presentation, and approval by facul- Summer session, on demand. 6 semester hours. ty. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and permission of Geologic mapping methods are explored, including the use professor. of aerial photographs, geologic compass, and GPS. Students learn the preparation and interpretation of geologic maps and GEO 490 cross sections, and the measurement and interpretation of Geology Field Seminar stratigraphic sections. A special emphasis is placed on using On demand. 1-4 semester hours. appropriate methods to solve a variety of complex geologic This capstone course in the geology degree program com- problems. Five or six weeks. Additional field fee required. bines literature reviews with local field research to focus on Prerequisites: GEO305, GEO302, GEO411, and GEO343. practical methods for the investigation of real geologic field problems. Oral and written presentations are emphasized. GEO 409 Prerequisite: senior standing in geology. Student Research On demand. 2-4 semester hours. GEO 499 Students complete an independent research project based Independent Study upon course material covering the theory, methodology, and On demand. 1-3 semester hours. practice of geo-science research. Prerequisites: junior or This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue senior standing and permission of instructor. independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should GEO 411 be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of Structural Geology and Tectonics 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Annually. 4 semester hours. This course involves the study of rock deformation at all scales, from microscopic analysis of fault rocks to mountain building processes. Topics include the classification and characterization of structural elements such as faults, folds, foliations and lineations. Emphasis is placed on methods of structural analysis including stereographic projection, con-

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History and Political Science Major in Social Studies Broadfield Education Timothy Lehman, Professor This major serves those who desire to teach in smaller Matthew O’Gara, Assistant Professor school districts. Required is a minimum of 25 credits in his- tory, 15 in political science, and 12 psychology. In addition, The program in history and political science prepares stu- students must complete the professional education program dents for professional work in the disciplines and supports for secondary teaching as described in the "education" sec- the liberal arts mission of the College. Whether serving the tion of the catalog. Required are the following courses: major or a general education requirement, courses are char- acterized by attention to careful reading of texts, analysis of History: HST103 or HST104; one of the following: important issues of interpretation and meaning, and effective HST203, HST204, HST313; HST260/360 or HST311; writing. Most classes are moderate in size, which allows HST490; and two of the following: HST211, HST212, ample opportunity for discussion and the development of HST363, HST365; HST422; plus six credits history elec- critical thinking. These habits of mind are essential for suc- tives; and cess in professional life and prepare students for an active and engaged life as a citizen of our region, the nation, and Political Science: POL101, POL203, POL321, and six cred- the world. its of upper-division electives; and

The history and political science majors prepare students for Psychology: PSY101, PSY206, and six credits of upper- graduate study or for careers in teaching and public service. division electives. In recent years, the program has sent students to law school, careers in teaching, graduate study in history and political History courses science, political consulting, and careers in government and public service. HST 103 History of Civilization I Major in History Fall semester. 3 semester hours. A minimum of 30 semester hours, including at least two This course provides a survey of the origin and development courses in world or European history, at least two courses in of world culture, with an emphasis on basic ideas. The rele- American history, HST490, and a series of electives chosen vant geography of each area will be covered. in consultation with faculty in the program. Major in History and Political Science: A minimum of 30 HST 104 semester hours chosen in consultation with faculty in the History of Civilization II program, and including HST490. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course provides a survey of the origin and development Major in History Education of world culture, with emphasis on basic ideas. Relevant Aminimum of 31 semester hours, including at least one course geography of each area will be covered. in world history, at least two courses in European history, at least two American history courses, one course in the regional HST 110 history of the American West, HST422, HST490, and electives From Caesar to the Mafia (Restricted to RFE) chosen in consultation with faculty in the program. Fall Semester. 3 semester hours. Crosslisted as ITN110. An introduction to the culture and history of Italy, this course Minor in History highlights major historical, literary and artistic, periods and A minimum of 20 semester hours chosen in consultation examines the Roman Republic and Empire, Medieval, and with faculty in the program. Renaissance thought and literature, the Unification of Italy, the Mafia and its influence, and Fascism and World War II. Minor in Political Science Students will explore the works of selected Roman writers, A minimum of 20 semester hours chosen in consultation Dante and Machiavelli, and modern writers Leonardo with faculty in the program. Sciascia and Giorgro Bassani.

Minor in History Education HST 203 A minimum of 21 semester hours, including one course in Reformation, Absolutism, and Enlightenment world history, one course in European history, two courses in Europe, 1500-1789 American history, one course in western regional history, Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. HST490, and electives chosen in consultation with faculty in Students examine an analysis of the religious, political, and the program. intellectual changes, which structured early modern European society. The course attempts to show the relation- Minor in Political Science (Government) Education ship of the ideas and institutions of that period to the present A minimum of 21 semester hours is required, including time. Students may take either HST203 or HST303 for cred- POL101, POL203, POL321, and 12 semester hours of elec- it, but not both. tives. In addition, students must complete the professional education program for secondary teaching (grades 5-12) as described in the "education" section of the catalog.

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HST 204 HST 304 The Age of Revolution The Age of Revolution Europe, 1789-1914 Europe, 1789-1914 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course provides a study of the French Revolution, the This course provides a study of the French Revolution, the Napoleonic era, the movement toward national unification in Napoleonic era, the movement toward national unification in Germany and Italy, and the impact of political democracy, Germany and Italy, and the impact of political democracy, capitalism, socialism, and imperialism on European culture. capitalism, socialism, and imperialism on European culture. Students may take either HST204 or HST304 for credit, but Students may take either HST204 or HST304 for credit, but not both. not both.

HST 211 HST/POL 309 American History I The United States in World Affairs Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course explores a theme-focused approach to United This course studies United States foreign policy and diplo- States history from its beginning through Reconstruction. macy, including other American international activities, Students will consider themes such as Indian-Caucasian from 1917 to the present. relations, slavery and race, religion and society, republican- ism, the origins of democracy, and the Civil War. HST 311 History of Western America HST 212 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. American History II The development of the American West from the first explo- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. rations to the 20th century is examined. This course explores a theme-focused approach to United Prerequisites: HST21 1 or HST212. States history from the Gilded Age to the present. Students will consider such themes as industrialism, the rise of the HST 313 state, America in the world, and reform movements. Europe Since 1914 Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. HST/AVS 231 Students examine political, cultural, and economic develop- Aviation History ments in Europe from the beginning of World War I to the Spring semester. 3 semester hours. present. Prerequisite: a lower-division history course. This course outlines the evolution of aviation from early glider and balloon flights to modern jets and the space age. HST 315 The course examines the multiple ways that technology Latin American History advances and warfare have advanced aviation. Topics of On demand. 3 semester hours. study include specific flights, significant aviators, and par- This course surveys the contact of cultures, independence, ticular aircraft that have improved general, commercial, and and economic/cultural perspectives. military aviation. The course discusses current develop- ments and future trends in aviation. HST 317 Archaeological Dig in Israel HST 260 Summer semester. 6 semester hours. History of Montana Students must register for three credits each in two of the Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. departmental areas this course is offered in. Those areas are Students explore a survey of the history of the state of history, philosophy and religious thought, and sociology. Montana during the 19th- and 20th-centuries. This course Students are afforded the opportunity to participate in the may be taken either at the lower-division level or at the archaeological excavations at Bethsaida in Israel for three upper-division level, but not both. weeks. They learn the techniques of excavating, recording, dating, and evaluating finds while exploring the history of HST 303 the region through visits to other archaeological and Biblical Reformation, Absolutism, and Enlightenment sites and through daily lectures. Living accommodations are Europe, 1500-1789 provided at an Israeli kibbutz where the students intermingle Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. with kibbutzim, gain first-hand experience of kibbutz living, Students examine an analysis of the religious, political, and and interview people who have lived for many years in the intellectual changes, which structured early modern kibbutz. Several days are spent in Jerusalem where the European society. The course attempts to show the relation- opportunity is provided to visit Christian sites. Students are ship of the ideas and institutions of that period to the present taken to the University of Bethlehem to hear a lecture on the time. Students may take either HST203 or HST303 for cred- Arab situation and to interview Palestinian Arab students. it, but not both.

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HST 320 acceptable professional. Hours will be arranged in consulta- History of England tion with the content area professor, the secondary education Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. professor, the student, and the professional mentor. Methods Students survey the history of England from Roman and of teaching history/social studies content appropriate for Saxon times to the present day. Prerequisite: a lower-divi- grades 5-12 are explored. Appropriate use of technology and sion history course. implications of current research in history education are dis- cussed. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education HST 324 program, senior standing. History of Russia Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. HST 450 Students survey political, social, economic, and cultural Internship developments from the founding of the Russian state to On demand. 1-12 semester hours. 1917. Prerequisite: a lower-division history course. This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- HST 325 ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career History of The Soviet Union services. The internship should relate to the student's major Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisite: Students examine the Bolshevik Revolution and problems of junior or senior standing. Soviet Russian history from 1917 to 1991. Prerequisite: a lower-division history course. HST 490 Seminar HST 327 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. History of Modern Asia This seminar explores such topics as the methods and mate- On demand. 3 semester hours. rials of research, trends in historical research and writing, Students study the major trends in the political and cultural and a survey of historiography and the philosophy of histo- development of Asian countries. Emphasis will be on their ry. A major research paper is required. contact with the West and the influence of imperialism, nationalism, and communism. HST 499 Independent Study HST 360 On demand. 1-3 semester hours. History of Montana This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation Students explore a survey of the history of the state of with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should Montana during the 19th- and 20th-centuries. A research be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of paper is required. This course may be taken either at the 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. lower-division level or at the upper-division level, but not both. Political Science courses

HST 363 POL 101 Recent America Introduction to Political Science Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This course is an exploration of major currents in American This course provides an examination of the basic concepts of society since 1945, including war, reform, the rise of wel- political science in light of contemporary political events. fare, civil rights, Vietnam, feminism, and conservative reac- Students approach such important concepts as freedom, tion to these issues. power, democracy, authority, revolution, and dictatorship.

HST 365 POL 203 American Environmental History American National, State, and Local Government Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course examines the interrelationship of human society This course provides an analysis of the American system of and nature in American history. Topics will include ecology government on three levels. Students will examine the ori- as it relates to European conquest of the Americas, Native gins of our system of government, the nature and role of our American peoples, public lands policies, American national Constitution with its functional and territorial distribution of character, technological society, conservation, and the mod- powers, and the importance of government at the three lev- ern environmental movement. els.

HST 422 POL 220 Methods and Materials Political Leadership Teaching History/Social Studies in the Secondary School Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. On demand. 2 semester hours. This course will survey various theories of leadership as This course requires focused study and consultation with a applied to politics, as well as explore the biographies of the public school history or social studies teacher, or other men and women who have shaped both local as well as global

Page - 94 - Academic Programs events. Theory is grounded to practical application, with an Rocky Mountain College Institute for Peace Studies which emphasis on the various styles, methods, and particular con- explores alternatives to violence in the behavior of individu- texts within which individual leaders have come to power, and als, groups, and nations. This upper division course is inter- how the exercise thereof has altered or reinforced their original disciplinary, inter-generational, and team taught. We have goals and programs. presenters from Rocky Mountain College and -Billings, with international guest speakers and POL 225 guest speakers from the professional and business communi- Film and Politics ties. Enrollment is limited to 20 students and 20 auditors to Spring semester. 3 semester hours. allow for active discussion and exchange. Prerequisite: jun- Serves as an introduction to the study of politics and power ior standing relations through the modern medium of cinema. Films are treated as texts, and cover a wide-ranging and diverse set of POL 405 themes, such as electoral politics, race relations, education, Mass Movements and Global Terrorism censorship, political violence, capitalism, and gender issues. Spring semester. 3 semester hours An advanced seminar which focuses upon the sociocultural POL 301 causes of violent mass movements. Terrorism is more prop- International Relations erly understood as a specific type of political violence, and Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. thus the course will seek to explain and understand the Students examine an analysis of the way nations interact dynamic power struggles that underlie the phenomenon. with one another and how the necessities of power and the Ultimately, strategies of counterterrorism and the prospect desire to regulate the use of power in the international arena for peaceful reconciliation will be considered. have influenced twentieth-century world politics. Prerequisite: a lower-division history course. POL 422 Revolutions and Revolutionaries POL/HST 309 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. The United States in World Affairs An advanced seminar that seeks to answer one of the most Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. important questions in the field: why men rebel. Relying This course studies United States foreign policy and diplo- heavily on primary sources, readings will include works of macy, including other American international activities, political theory, political biography, and narrative accounts from 1917 to the present. of various historical examples of revolution as well as sever- al profiles of the men and women engaged in both violent POL 313 and non-violent rebellion. Environmental Politics Spring semester. 3 semester hours. POL 427 Political problems associated with the human impact on the The Crisis of Modernity natural environment: pollution, natural resources, public Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. lands, land use, energy, cultural/social justice, and popula- The dawn of the scientific revolution is much heralded as a tion. turning point in world history, at which time man was eman- cipated from earlier forms of traditional rule. However, the POL 318 divorce between tradition and the modern world is wrought Visions of Utopia with challenges and contradictions, such as the often Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. dichotomous relationships between religion and secularism, An exploration of the persistent yet elusive quest for the science and faith, technology and nature. A primary goal of ideal system of governance. The course explores how “per- this course is to question whether mankind is headed in the fect” systems have been visualized in theory, attempted in right direction, or if modernity has resulted in a net-negative practice, and often lamented in retrospect. Readings are for the human condition. drawn from a variety of historical examples, dating back to the ancient world, and include several utopian and dystopian POL 450 novels that illuminate the inherent conflict between neces- Internship sary order and perfect freedom. On demand. 1-12 semester hours. This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- POL 321 lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- History of Political and Social Thought ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. services. The internship should relate to the student's major The development of political and social ideas from ancient or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisites: Greece to the present is examined. Prerequisite: POL101. junior or senior standing.

POL 343 POL 483 Bross Peace Seminar Research Assistantship Spring semester. 3 semester hours. On demand. 3 semester hours. The Drs. John R. and Helen H. Bross Peace Seminar devel- As an advanced research course designed primarily for stu- ops a theme that stems from the mission statement of the dents considering further study at the graduate level, this is

Page - 95 - Academic Programs an opportunity for students to work individually and in close posals with research outlines and planning future course- consultation with a member of the faculty, based on the work germane to their proposals. Only well developed pro- supervising advisor’s particular research agenda. Principal posals will be approved for possible academic support and tasks include data collection, literature review, preliminary funding by the honors committee, although a student may analysis, and/or other duties stipulated in an initial course submit a revised proposal during the semester. Honors stu- contract. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. dents with approved proposals then pursue courses relevant to their projects in the following semester and continue their POL 499 research. Independent Study On demand. 1-3 semester hours. Fall semester senior year This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue Honors students commence work on their projects in independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation HON490, Senior Honors Project, as well as participate in a with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should leadership course, HON409. be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Spring semester senior year Honors students register for a second semester of HON490, Honors Program Senior Honors Project as well as HON491, Project Susan McDaniel, Director Presentation, a rehearsal seminar climaxing in the graded public presentation of the completed project. In cases of The honors program enhances the education of some of our mid-year graduation, HON491 will also be provided for the finest students within an eight-credit-hour curriculum that fall semester. allows them to work intensively with a single professor in the production of a project relevant to their career or gradu- Honors courses ate education interests. The projects vary widely in scope. Some students elect creative works in music, drama, or spa- HON 309 SPRING tial arts. Others may do specialized research on historical or Honors Proposal Development literary topics. Students in the sciences may wish to com- Spring semester, junior year. 2 semester hours. plete original research. Often, topics will be interdiscipli- Working with a faculty facilitator who secures the assistance nary. In all cases, students' projects are begun and complet- of specialist mentors as needed, honors students explore pos- ed with the approval and close support of the honors com- sibilities and share development problems and other com- mittee, their divisions, and their readers, as explained in the mon concerns in structuring a cogent honors project propos- sequence below. al. Although all participants will create and submit a propos- al, only those proposals approved by the honors committee Successful honors students find that participation in this pro- and divisions the project encompasses will receive approval gram not only brings them closer to professionals in their and possible academic support. Proposals not approved or chosen fields, but also grants them substantial credentials in requiring changes must be resubmitted with appropriate their applications to graduate schools or employment oppor- modifications for acceptance. tunities. HON 409 FALL The honors program at Rocky Mountain College is open to Leadership students who, at completion of the second semester of their Fall semester, senior year. 1 semester hour. sophomore year, have achieved a GPA of 3.40 or better or A course that considers classical and contemporary leader- are recommended by a faculty member. Interested students ship issues and focuses on an issue determined by students may also petition the honors committee for admittance to the and the faculty instructor. Corequisite: HON490. program. HON 490 Honors students enjoy reserved carrels in the library, free- Senior Honors Project dom from academic overload fees (students are exempt from Fall and spring semesters. overload fees due to enrollment in their honors courses; any 4 semester hours (2 credits each semester). extra credits students taken beyond the 19 non-honors cred- Students undertake senior papers/projects approved by the its would normally be subject to the overload fee), and an honors committee and their divisions. Students sign a con- increase in scholarship assistance as they pursue projects tract with their faculty readers (mentors) outlining their during their senior year (honors students enrolled in objectives, timelines and final project. Students are expected HON490 are eligible for a $300 scholarship each semester to finish a rough draft of their projects by midterm of their they are enrolled in HON490). second semester. Copies of the completed paper or a description of the project are due to the first (and second) Spring semester junior year reader and the director of the honors program by 4 p.m. on Approved honors entrants participate in HON309, Honors the second Friday in April (fourth Friday in November for Proposal Development. A single leader will bring to this those planning to graduate in December). Students present course faculty guests appropriate to the academic interests of their projects to the college community in the second week the participants. Honors students will share development before finals in each semester. Pre- and Corequisites: issues and other common concerns, producing honors pro- HON309 and 409.

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HON 491 IDS 110 Project Presentation Seminar Introduction to the Humanities Spring semester (fall on demand). 1 semester hour. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. A regular meeting of honors students preparing to deliver This course introduces students to the humanities through a graded public presentations of their senior honors projects. series of basic lectures and discussions on history, mytholo- Rehearsals, student and mentor critiques, use of audio/visu- gy, philosophy, religion, drama, poetry, literature, music, art, al aids, and presentation techniques constitute the foci of and politics along with an emphasis on the importance of these workshops. Corequisite: HON490. these subjects in contributing to our development as humans.

Individualized Program of Study (IPS) IDS 112 Student Leadership An individualized program of study allows students to Fall semester. 1 semester hour. design a program that is not regularly offered by Rocky This course assists student leaders in confronting campus Mountain College. A student determines, with the help of issues and challenges. Emphasis is on student development faculty advisors, a program of study tailored to meet individ- theory, basic leadership skills, communication, and social ual needs and interests. An IPS can be developed for either a issues. It is mandatory for resident assistants but greatly ben- major or a minor. All other graduation requirements must be eficial to all students in or aspiring to campus leadership completed, including all general education requirements. roles. Recommended for ASRMC, hall council, and other An IPS must be a pre-planned program of study; therefore, club officers. IPS proposals should be submitted by the end of the sopho- more year. IDS 115 Indispensable Qualities of Leadership The vice president of enrollment services and the academic Fall semester. 3 semester hours. vice president must approve all IPS programs. Applications This course is the study of the art of leadership and how should include the educational rationale behind the program leadership skills can be developed. We will study leaders along with a list of all courses to be applied toward the pro- throughout history, from Sun Tzu (of over 2,000 years ago) gram. The application should also include requirements of to the latest leadership examples. This course will utilize similar programs from at least two other accredited institu- reading, classroom discussions, group participation efforts, tions. All IPS majors and minors must meet the minimum and two films in the attempt to dissect the idea of leadership. criteria listed in the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. This course will also look at “personal leadership” character- Proposals are evaluated on the basis of whether or not an IPS istics that will enable the student to achieve success at Rocky provides a coherent program of study, whether the proposed Mountain College and in society. program is similar in breadth and depth to programs at other institutions, whether such a program can better meet the IDS 120 needs of the student, and whether or not the student can offer College Study Skills/Developmental Reading evidence of the ability to plan and carry out such an individ- Fall and spring semesters. 2 semester hours. ualized program. To be eligible for consideration, the student Sponsored by services for academic success (SAS), this must be available for regular on-campus contact with the course introduces major learning strategies which lead to major advisor. Contact the student records office (657-1030) academic success. Key topics include note-taking systems, for further guidance on the preparation of an IPS proposal. scheduling methods, memory principles, academic resources and test-taking strategies. Students are provided with class- Interdisciplinary Studies related assignments that encourage study skills mastery. In addition, students are provided individualized reading pro- Interdisciplinary Studies courses grams based on their present reading skills.

IDS 101 IDS 202 Freshman Seminar Career Exploration and Planning Fall semester. 1 semester hour. On demand. 2 semester hours. This course introduces the freshman student to college life This course focuses on the various facets of career search and academics. Topics include note taking, study techniques, and choice. Students will assess their skills, values, interests, test taking, time management, personal growth, and more. and aptitudes to see where they fit in the world of work. The course meets twice a week for the first six weeks of the Topics include information about job market trends, job semester. search skills, resume writing, and interviewing.

IDS 105 IDS 205 Humanities Enrichment Negotiations Spring semester. 1 semester hour. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This course introduces students to the humanities and famil- Negotiation constitutes the primary form of dispute resolu- iarizes them with cultural opportunities in that area. Students tion. Negotiation is a comprehensible social process, not a will investigate museums, poetry, painting, live performanc- mystical process in a black box; it can be analyzed, under- es, reading, and music. stood, and modeled. Negotiation is a learnable and teach- able skill. Negotiator’s are made not born, and skills can be

Page - 97 - Academic Programs improved and relearned throughout life. The goal of this Mathematics course is to empower the student, to become a comfortable Debra Wiens, Professor negotiator—to appreciate the professional and personal Ulrich Hoensch, Associate Professor enjoyment to be derived from negotiating. Robyn Cummings, Assistant Instructor

IDS 220 Mathematics is one of the most intellectually challenging College Newspaper and academically pure subjects. Mathematical thought is a On demand. 1-3 semester hours. creative process of the mind that uses only logical deduction Requires permission of the faculty advisor. Pass/no pass and established results which, in turn, have been derived grading. from a few unarguable assumptions (axioms). Mathematical modeling is the process of critically investigating a given IDS 243 object (e.g., the functioning of a biological system); and of Scientific Writing and Analysis choosing or creating mathematical structures that explain the Fall and spring semesters, 2 semester hours observed behavior and allow for prediction and manipula- Students will write clear and concise scientific papers and tion of this object. reports. Writing assignments will focus on grammatical requirements for formal scientific writing; abstracts; outlines The mathematics program at Rocky Mountain College and organization including paper, paragraph, and sentence emphasizes both the pure and applied aspects of mathemat- structure; paraphrasing and citation usage; and methods of ics. At its core, its curriculum is designed to provide students data presentation. A portion of the course will be devoted to with a solid foundation in the art of providing mathematical- data analysis, drafting of tables, and preparation of graphs. ly sound arguments, and with a thorough knowledge of the IDS243 is required for all natural science majors and minors. most important modern mathematical tools and methods. In Prerequisite: ENG120 and declared major or minor in a nat- addition, the mathematics program offers elective courses ural science, or permission of instructor. that give students the opportunity to branch out and pursue their own interests. Many elective courses emphasize con- IDS 305 nections to other fields (such as computer science, engineer- Mediation ing, finance, and the natural sciences). Spring Semester. 3 semester hours Mediation is an interdisciplinary field. Mediators come from Major in Mathematics all disciplines and walks of life. A potential mediator ought A minimum of 34 semester hours, including MAT175, to possess including; the patience of Job, the hide of a rhi- MAT176, MAT275, MAT212, MAT311, MAT313, noceros, and the wisdom of Solomon. Mediation is an alter- MAT317, MAT481, and two electives numbered 219 or native to a decision rendered by a judge, arbitrator, or other above. decision maker. Mediators help the parties in a dispute to engage in constructive and creative communication, which Major in Mathematics Education will allow them to explore the issues and reach a mutually A minimum of 31 semester hours, including MAT175, acceptable resolution of their dispute. The goal of the course MAT176, MAT275, MAT210, MAT212, MAT220, is to provide those basic skills necessary to further pursue MAT306, MAT312, MAT317, and MAT422. In addition, mediation, either as a profession or as another arrow in the students must complete the professional education program student’s quiver of practical and life skills. for secondary teaching (grades 5-12) as described in the "education" section of the catalog. IDS 443 Literature of Leadership Minor in Mathematics On demand. 3 semester hours. A minimum of 21 semester hours, including MAT175, This course reviews current literature regarding leadership. MAT176, MAT275, and three courses from the following Different leadership theories are explored in the context of list: MAT212, MAT256, MAT310, MAT311, MAT313, current literature. MAT317, MAT320, and MAT481.

IDS 483 Minor in Mathematics Education Organizational Leadership A minimum of 29 semester hours, including MAT175, Spring semester, even years. 3 semester hours. MAT176, MAT210, MAT212, MAT220, MAT306, This course operates on a format of open discussion, risk- MAT312, MAT317, and MAT422. In addition, students must taking, initiative, honest self-assessment, experiential exer- complete the professional education program for secondary cises, and observation of real-life leadership practice. It will teaching (grades 5-12) as described in the "education" sec- challenge students to craft their own perspectives strength- tion of the catalog. ened through critical examination of case studies, work- shops, readings, and local public leaders who will share their own leadership perspectives.

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Mathematics courses MAT 175 Calculus I MAT 090 Fall semester. 5 semester hours. Refresher Math: Algebra This course is a study of the functions of one real variable Fall and spring semester. 3 semester hours. and includes a brief review of circular functions. The ideas These credits will count for the semester in which it is taken of limit, continuity, and differentiation are explained and but will not be counted toward the 124 credits needed for grad- applied to physical problems. Topics include the use of uation. Sponsored by services for academic success (SAS), this approximations and problem solving. The use of graphing course is designed to prepare students for college algebra. calculators is required. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on a placement exam or MAT110. Elementary algebra topics are covered, which include solv- ing equations and inequalities, simplifying algebraic expres- MAT 176 sions, simplifying expressions involving integers and ration- Calculus II al numbers, and graphing equations. Spring semester. 5 semester hours. Continuing the study of the functions of one real variable, MAT 100 the idea of integration is applied to physical problems. College Algebra Introduction to sequences and series. The use of graphing Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. calculators is required. Prerequisite: MAT175. This is a basic course in intermediate and advanced algebra. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on a placement exam. MAT 210 Probability and Statistics MAT 103 Fall, spring, and summer semesters. 3 semester hours. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I This course provides a non-calculus-based study of discrete Fall semester. 3 semester hours. probability theory and its statistical applications. Use of per- A survey of various mathematical topics normally taught in mutations and combinations in computing the probability of grades K–8, specifically numeration systems, number theo- discrete events is explored. Distribution theory and its appli- ry, patterns and relationships, and fractions. This course is cations in hypothesis testing and setting confidence intervals intended for elementary education students only. Students are discussed. Prerequisite: MAT100 or satisfactory score on must earn a grade of "C-" or better to fulfill requirements for a placement exam. the elementary education program. Prerequisite: MAT100 or satisfactory score on a placement exam. MAT 212 How to Read and Write Proofs MAT 104 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II Students are introduced to the different methods of mathe- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. matical proofs. Emphasis is placed on critical reading of A survey of various mathematical topics normally taught in proofs and the ability to correct errors as well as on writing grades K-8, specifically probability and statistics, geometric correct proofs. This course is designed as a precursor to basic concepts and structures, measurement, and coordinate advanced math courses and should be taken during the fresh- geometry. This course is intended for elementary education man or sophomore year. Prerequisite: MAT175. students only. Students must earn a grade of "C-" or better to fulfill requirements for the elementary education program. MAT 219 Prerequisite: MAT103 or satisfactory score on a placement Graph Theory exam. On demand. 3 semester hours. Topics include paths, Euler and Hamiltonian problems, pla- MAT 110 nar graphs, trees, directed and undirected graphs, networks, Elementary Functions and connectedness. Applications to various disciplines will Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. be included. Computational algorithms will be developed as A standard pre-calculus course emphasizing the function appropriate. Prerequisite: MAT100 or satisfactory score on a concept. Special attention is paid to trigonometric, exponen- placement exam. tial, and logarithmic functions. Analytical geometry may also be discussed. Prerequisite: MAT100 or satisfactory MAT 220 score on a placement exam. Elementary Number Theory Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. MAT 152 Topics include axiomatic development of the positive inte- To Infinity and Beyond gers, construction of the real number system, and study of Spring semester. 3 semester hours. equations with integral solutions. Divisibility properties, Exploration of a variety of modern mathematical topics. prime numbers, and the analysis of congruencies will be Topics will illustrate mathematics as a way of representing studied. Prerequisites: MAT175 and MAT212. and understanding patterns and structures, as an art, as a tool in other disciplines and as a historical force. Topics may MAT 256 include infinity, chaos, fractals, symmetry, networks and Discrete Structures and Computability others. Prerequisite: MAT100 or the equivalent. On demand. 3 semester hours.

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The mathematical and theoretical underpinnings of the sci- vector and geometric methods for linear systems with con- ence of computer science will be explored. Students will be stant coefficients; equilibrium point analysis of nonlinear introduced to Boolean algebra and elementary logic and systems; analysis of limit cycles. Applications from biology, their application to computer implementation and algorithm physics, and economics are presented. Prerequisite: development. This course explores the historical develop- MAT311. ment of computer science from its roots in mathematical models including early models of computation, such as MAT 316 Turing machines and other finite state machines. Complex Variables Prerequisite: CSC131 or CSC143 and either MAT110 or On demand. 3 semester hours. MAT175. This is a basic undergraduate course in complex variables. Topics will include analytic functions, Cauchy's integral for- MAT 275 mula, the residue calculus, and conformal mapping. Calculus III Prerequisite: MAT275. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Vector functions of one or more real variables, scalar func- MAT 317 tions of several variables, multiple integration, and surface Abstract Algebra I theory via vectors are among the topics studied. Increasing Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. emphasis on modeling of physical problems and the analysis This course provides an introduction to algebraic structures of geometrical problems in higher dimensional space. via group theory. Students explore a careful development of Prerequisite: MAT176. the concept of a group and their elementary properties. Emphasis is placed on creating mathematical proofs. Some MAT 306 applications to physical problems are included. History and Philosophy of Mathematics Prerequisites: MAT275 and MAT212. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course provides a survey of mathematicians of histori- MAT 318 cal note, including their motivations and studies. Students Abstract Algebra II will also examine classical problems and how they were Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. solved. Unsolved problems in mathematics will be dis- This course is an extension of Abstract Algebra I, with ring, cussed. Prerequisite: MAT175. ideal, and field theory introduced and examined. Some Galois theory may be covered. Prerequisite: MAT317. MAT 310 Mathematical Statistics MAT 320 On demand. 3 semester hours. Numerical Methods Estimation, decision theory, testing hypotheses, relation- On demand. 3 semester hours. ships in a set of random variables, basic model and design The study of numerical methods involves the design and use theory, and stochastic processes are examined. Prerequisite: of algorithms for solving large mathematical problems with MAT176. a computer. Topics include estimation of accuracy, the use of series and approximation, and numerical integration and dif- MAT 311 ferentiation. Prerequisites: CSC251 and MAT176. Linear Algebra Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. MAT 325 This course introduces students to the basic structures of lin- Combinatorics ear algebra, which include the following: matrices, determi- On demand. 3 semester hours. nants, vectors and vector spaces, inner product spaces, This basic course in enumerative Combinatorics emphasizes eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications and computa- developing combinatorical reasoning skills and applying tional aspects of these topics will be presented. Prerequisite: these to solve problems in various areas of math and com- MAT175. Corequisite: MAT176. puter science. Topics covered will include basic counting principles, generating functions, recurrence relations, the MAT 312 principle of inclusion/exclusion, estimation, and modeling. Modern Geometric Theories Prerequisite: MAT219. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course provides a study of Euclidean and non- MAT 422 Euclidean geometries. Prerequisites: MAT175 and MAT212. Methods and Materials Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School MAT 313 On demand. 2 semester hours. Differential Equations This course requires focused study and consultation with a Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. public school mathematics teacher, or other acceptable pro- This course examines analytic, numerical, and geometric fessional. Hours will be arranged in consultation with the techniques for solving first-order differential equations; content area professor, the secondary education professor, bifurcations of first-order autonomous differential equations; the student, and the professional mentor. Methods of teach- second-order differential equations, with emphasis on the ing mathematical content appropriate for grades 5-12 are harmonic oscillator; Laplace transforms; eigenvalue/eigen- explored. Appropriate use of technology and implications of

Page - 100 - Academic Programs current research in mathematics education are discussed. and experiences in music performance, music history, and Current NCTM curriculum standards are used as the founda- music theory, interested participants can develop an aware- tion of the course. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher ness of the role of music in the enrichment of the human spir- education program, senior standing. it. But beyond this informed appreciation of music's positive influence in diverse cultures, the music program strives to MAT 450 develop disciplined and skilled teachers and performers Internship through personal coaching in both private lessons and ensem- On demand. 1-12 semester hours. ble rehearsals. The critical and analytical skills encouraged in An internship in mathematics arranged between a member of these activities can be potent forces in equipping students with the math faculty and the student. The internship will satisfy both the cultural and technical perspectives essential to effec- general education requirements but will not count as part of tive participation in an ever-changing society. the minimum number of credits required in the major. The requirements will be based on the number of credits. Students majoring in music performance or music education Contract is required. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing. can expect to receive a detailed, intense education covering a wide variety of musical subjects. The performance curricu- MAT 481 lum is well-suited to students preparing for graduate study in Real Variables I music, while studies in music education, taken in conjunc- Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. tion with the fulfillment of state education requirements, Standard introductory course in real variables. Topics qualify graduates to teach choral and instrumental music in include: axioms of real numbers, cardinality of sets, topolo- kindergarten through twelfth grades. gy of the real number line, supremum and infimum, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, sequences of real numbers, The minor in music is an extremely flexible and accessible convergence of sequences, Cauchy sequences, limit theo- academic structure designed for the musically talented stu- rems, continuity and uniform continuity of functions. dent pursuing a major in another field. Prerequisites: MAT275 and MAT212. Piano Proficiency Test MAT 482 All music education majors must pass a proficiency exam in Real Variables II piano. Elements of the exam include: All major and minor On demand. 3 semester hours. scales, chord progressions, score reading, transposition, har- Further topics in real variables, including: Riemann integra- monization, and the playing of solo repertoire, popular and tion, differentiation of functions, mean value theorem and patriotic songs. the fundamental theorem of calculus, sequences of func- tions, pointwise and uniform convergence, limit theorems, Performance Requirements special functions. Other topics if time permits may include All music majors must participate in at least one performing the following: metric spaces, uniform norm, spaces of func- ensemble each semester of enrollment. No more than eight tions, series of real numbers, and others. Prerequisite: semester hours of ensemble credit may be applied to the MAT481. major. Music education majors must complete at least two semester hours in the concert choir and at least two semester MAT 490 hours in the concert band. A senior recital is required of all Seminar music education and music performance majors. A half jun- On demand. 2-3 semester hours. ior recital is required of all music education and music per- Selected topics in mathematics are explored. Prerequisite: formance majors. permission of professor. Recital Attendance MAT 499 Music majors and minors are required to attend all music Independent Study department recitals throughout their program of study. On demand. 1-3 semester hours. This course allows interested students to devise and pursue Major in Music Performance independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation A minimum of 50 semester hours is required, including with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should MUS020, MUS030, MUS040, MUS111, MUS112, be either a major or minor in mathematics or mathematics MUS201, MUS202, MUS211, MUS212, MUS311, education and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. MUS312, MUS402, eight semester hours in applied study, Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. and eight semester hours in ensemble participation. Major in K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music Education Music A minimum of 58 semester hours is required, including Steven Hart, Associate Professor Samuel J. Hamm, Assistant Professor Music Jennifer Bratz, Assistant Professor MUS020, MUS030, MUS040, MUS111, MUS112, MUS140, MUS153, MUS201, MUS202, MUS211, The music program provides students of Rocky Mountain MUS212, MUS402, eight semester hours in applied study, College with substantive training in music education, which is and eight semester hours in ensemble participation. fully integrated into the liberal arts tradition. Through courses

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Music Education MUS 111 MUS291E, MUS319, MUS325, MUS326, MUS344, and Theory I MUS415. Fall semester. 4 semester hours. This course examines the fundamental elements of music-- Music education majors participate in a field practicum dur- melodic, rhythmic, harmonic--through hearing, playing and ing both their sophomore and junior years. In addition, writing of theoretical material. Aural perception of scales, music education majors must complete the professional intervals, and rhythmic patterns is developed. education program for K-12 teaching as described in the "education" section of the catalog. Music education majors MUS 112 are not required to take EDC 420. Theory II Spring semester. 4 semester hours. Minor in Music This course examines the fundamental elements of music-- A minimum of 20 hours is required, including MUS020, melodic, rhythmic, harmonic--through hearing, playing, and MUS111, MUS112, MUS140, MUS201, and MUS202. writing of theoretical material. Aural perception of scales, Electives must include applied music and ensemble partici- intervals, and rhythmic patterns is developed further. pation. Prerequisite: MUS 111.

Music courses MUS 140 Introduction to Music of the World's Peoples MUS 020 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Recital Attendance This course is an introduction to music from non-Western Fall and spring semesters. 0 semester hours. civilizations, including music from Montana, and is Music majors and minors are required to attend all depart- designed for both the non-music major and music education mental recitals throughout their program of study. Music major. Students study how people make music in other cul- majors and minors enrolled in MUS 111, MUS112, tures and how the product often becomes a basis of culture. MUS201, and MUS202 co-enroll in MUS 020. Written In addition, students will develop listening skills and study reviews are required. selected pieces of music from a variety of geographic areas. This course is a requirement for music education majors, MUS 030 music minors, and can be used to satisfy general education Junior Recital requirements. Fall and spring semesters. 0 semester hours. Junior recital. MUS 153 Beginning Group Guitar MUS 040 Spring semester, odd years. 1 semester hour. Senior Recital Group guitar is designed to acquaint the student with the Fall and spring semesters. 0 semester hours. basic knowledge of fretted guitar performance. Emphasis is Senior recital. placed on learning to tune and care for the instrument and acquiring the basic skills necessary to accompany folk songs MUS 100 and children's songs. Elements of Music Fall semester. 2 semester hours. MUS 201 This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Music Through the Centuries I music, including basic music reading (notation), rhythm, Fall semester. 3 semester hours. meter, and harmony. Not open to music majors. This course provides a study of Western music history and literature from the medieval world through the cultural MUS 101 milieu of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Introduction to Music On demand. 3 semester hours MUS 202 This course provides an historical overview of the way Music Through the Centuries II music has developed in Western culture. It is designed for Spring semester. 3 semester hours. non-music majors and begins with the elements and princi- This course provides a study of Western music history and ples of music, including notation, rhythm, melody, harmony, literature from the Rococo through contemporary composi- color, texture, and form. Students will develop listening tional trends. skills and study selected pieces of music from a variety of periods in history to learn how they relate to the culture in MUS 204 which they were created. This course is not applicable to History of Jazz music major requirements, but it may be used to satisfy gen- On demand. 3 semester hours. eral education requirements. Students examine the evolution of jazz from its roots to con- temporary trends. This course may be taken either at the lower-division or the upper-division level, but not both.

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MUS 205 MUS 252 History of Rock Applied Music On demand. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 1-2 semester hours Students study rock and roll, from its roots in blues through Private vocal and instrumental lessons are offered for music its social and musical evolution to the present day. Period majors, music minors and non-music majors. In the area of context, performer personality, and extensive recorded instrumental music, instruction is offered on wind instru- examples constitute the course content. This course may be ments, strings, percussion and keyboards. Majors and taken either at the lower-division or the upper-division level, minors can register for 200 or 300 level lessons while non- but not both. music majors usually register at the 200 level. Students who enroll for one credit hour receive 13 half-hour lessons, while MUS 211 students enrolling for two credit hours receive 13 one-hour Theory III lessons or 26 half-hour lessons. Music education majors nor- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. mally enroll for one credit of applied lessons on their major Students are trained in more advanced melodic, harmonic, instrument or voice during every semester of attendance, and rhythmic aspects of music through hearing, playing, and except when student teaching. Music performance majors writing. Further ear training and normally enroll for two credits of applied lessons on their sight singing of scales, harmonies, and intricacies are devel- major instrument during every semester of attendance. oped. Prerequisite: MUS1 12. MUS 261 MUS 212 Piano Class Theory IV Fall semester. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. On demand. 1 semester hour. Students are trained in more advanced melodic, harmonic, Beginning group piano instruction is designed for the music and rhythmic aspects of music through hearing, playing, and major with no previous piano experience. writing. Further ear training and sight singing of scales, har- monies, and intricacies are developed. Prerequisite: MUS 262 MUS211. Piano Class Spring semester. MUS/ART/THR 215 On demand. 1 semester hour. Creativity Beginning group piano instruction is designed for the music Fall semester. 3 semester hours. major with no previous piano experience. This course approaches creativity as a skill to develop, not as a magical gift bestowed on a few select people. The last MUS 271 three weeks of the course will be devoted to a large-scale Concert Choir project in an area chosen by the student at the time of regis- Fall semester. 1 semester hour tration. Two important elements of the course involve a spe- The Rocky Mountain College Choir is dedicated to the study cific style of journaling, and a weekly artist's date. Through and performance of choral literature. Repertoire will be the activities in this course, students will bring a higher selected from the history of Western choral music as well as degree of creativity to their daily lives. This course may be contemporary literature and music from a global perspec- taken either at the lower-division level or at the upper-divi- tive. Although there is no prerequisite, students are expected sion level, but not both. to have had prior high school or collegiate experience in per- forming ensembles. Six semesters of concert band or concert MUS 251 choir will fulfill one three-credit fine arts general education Applied Music requirement. Fall semester. 1-2 semester hours Private vocal and instrumental lessons are offered for music MUS 272 majors, music minors and non-music majors. In the area of Concert Choir instrumental music, instruction is offered on wind instru- Spring semester. 1 semester hour ments, strings, percussion and keyboards. Majors and The Rocky Mountain College Choir is dedicated to the study minors can register for 200 or 300 level lessons while non- and performance of choral literature. Repertoire will be music majors usually register at the 200 level. Students who selected from the history of Western choral music as well as enroll for one credit hour receive 13 half-hour lessons, while contemporary literature and music from a global perspec- students enrolling for two credit hours receive 13 one-hour tive. Although there is no prerequisite, students are expected lessons or 26 half-hour lessons. Music education majors nor- to have had prior high school or collegiate experience in per- mally enroll for one credit of applied lessons on their major forming ensembles. Six semesters of concert band or concert instrument or voice during every semester of attendance, choir will fulfill one three-credit fine arts general education except when student teaching. Music performance majors requirement. normally enroll for two credits of applied lessons on their major instrument during every semester of attendance.

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MUS 275 MUS 287 Opera Workshop Jazz Ensemble Fall semester. Spring semester. 1 semester hour. On demand. 2-3 semester hours. The jazz ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance Students are involved with the production of chamber opera of jazz literature and jazz improvisation. Repertoire will be and opera scenes. Participation in all facets of production is selected from the global history of jazz. Although there is no included. prerequisite, students are expected to have had prior high school or collegiate experience in performing ensembles. MUS 276 Membership is by permission of professor. Opera Workshop Spring semester. MUS 291E On demand. 2-3 semester hours. Field Practicum: Elementary School Students are involved with the production of chamber opera On demand. 1-3 semester hours. and opera scenes. Participation in all facets of production is This course provides practical field experience in the ele- included. mentary school. Each semester hour requires 40 hours of experience. Students will keep a journal and write a report MUS 283 on the experience. This experience may be completed during Concert Band the semester on a part-time basis or during the January break Fall semester. 1 semester hour or May term on a full-time basis. Part-time experience is rec- The Rocky Mountain College Concert Band is dedicated to ommended. the study and performance of wind ensemble literature. Repertoire will be selected from the traditions of Western MUS/EDC 291S instrumental music and include music composed from a Field Practicum: Secondary School global perspective. In addition, the ensemble will perform at Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. a limited number of athletic events as a pep band. Students This course provides practical field experience in a second- should have prior performing experience at the high school ary school. Each credit hour requires 40 hours of experience. or college level on their instrument. Those who have not Students must complete the practicum during the fall or played in a high school or collegiate ensemble will need to spring semester over a period of between 10-14 weeks. complete an audition to enroll in the course. Six semesters of Students must complete a field practicum before they can be concert band or concert choir will fulfill one three-credit fine admitted to the teacher education program. Sophomore arts general education requirement. Prerequisite: prior per- standing is required. forming experience on the student's instrument MUS 293 MUS 284 Symphony Orchestra Concert Band Fall semester. 1 semester hour. Spring semester. 1 semester hour Students participate in the Billings Symphony Orchestra The Rocky Mountain College Concert Band is dedicated to under college supervision. Admission is only by audition the study and performance of wind ensemble literature. and by contract with the Symphony. Repertoire will be selected from the traditions of Western instrumental music and include music composed from a MUS 294 global perspective. In addition, the ensemble will perform at Symphony Orchestra a limited number of athletic events as a pep band. Students Spring semester. 1 semester hour. should have prior performing experience at the high school Students participate in the Billings Symphony Orchestra or college level on their instrument. Those who have not under college supervision. Admission is only by audition played in a high school or collegiate ensemble will need to and by contract with the Symphony. complete an audition to enroll in the course. Six semesters of concert band or concert choir will fulfill one three-credit fine MUS 295 arts general education requirement. Prerequisite: prior per- Chamber Ensemble forming experience on their instrument Fall semester. 1 semester hour. Selected groups such as brass, woodwind, string, vocal, MUS 286 instrumental, piano, percussion, or other mixed combina- Jazz Ensemble tions form with the intention of performing a specific musi- Fall semester. 1 semester hour. cal genre. The jazz ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of jazz literature and jazz improvisation. Repertoire will be MUS 296 selected from the global history of jazz. Although there is no Chamber Ensemble prerequisite, students are expected to have had prior high Spring semester. 1 semester hour. school or collegiate experience in performing ensembles. Selected groups such as brass, woodwind, string, vocal, Membership is by permission of professor. instrumental, piano, percussion, or other mixed combina- tions form with the intention of performing a specific musi- cal genre.

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MUS 304 as how to work with instrumentalists, vocalists, and ensem- History of Jazz bles. This course requires instructor consent and may be On demand. 3 semester hours. taken multiple times. For music majors. Students examine the evolution of jazz from its roots to contemporary trends. This course may be MUS 322 taken either at the lower-division or the upper-division level, Accompanying II but not both. Spring semester, on demand. 2 credit hours. This course is an overall study of the art of accompanying MUS 305 with an emphasis on working with vocalists, instrumental- History of Rock ists, ensembles, and repertoire. Requires weekly rehearsals On demand. 3 semester hours. and lessons with student vocalists and/or instrumentalists to For music majors. Students study rock and roll from its roots be critiqued and coached by instructor. in blues through its social and musical evolution to the pres- Prerequisite: MUS321. ent day. Period context, performer personality, and extensive recorded examples constitute the course content. This course MUS 325 may be taken either at the lower-division or the upper-divi- Instrumental Methods I sion level, but not both. Fall semester, even years. 3 semester hours. This course provides a comprehensive approach to the per- MUS 311 formance and pedagogy of brass and percussion instruments Counterpoint I for music education majors in preparation for teaching ele- On demand. 2 credit hours mentary and secondary instrumental music. Trumpet, horn, This course emphasizes the reading and writing of polypho- trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, bass drum, snare ny, based upon 16th-century contrapuntal techniques. drum, xylophone, marimba, cymbals, and drum set are some Prerequisites: MUS212 instruments covered in this course. Emphasis is on tone pro- duction, development of technical proficiency, understand- MUS 312 ing pedagogical principals, and basic instrument care and Counterpoint II maintenance. Prerequisites: MUS112, permission of the On demand. 2 credit hours instructor This course emphasizes the reading and writing of polypho- ny, based on 18th-century contrapuntal techniques. MUS 326 Prerequisite: MUS311 Instrumental Methods II Spring semester, odd years. 3 semester hours MUS/ART 315 This course provides a comprehensive approach to the per- Creativity formance and pedagogy of string and woodwind instruments Fall semester. 3 semester hours. for music education majors in preparation for teaching ele- This course approaches creativity as a skill to develop, not as mentary and secondary instrumental music. Flute, piccolo, a magical gift bestowed on a few select people. The last oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, cello and three weeks of the course will be devoted to a large-scale string bass are some of the instruments covered in this project in an area chosen by the student at the time of regis- course. Emphasis is placed on tone production, development tration. Two important elements of the course involve a spe- of technical proficiency, the understanding of pedagogical cific style of journaling, and a weekly artist's date. Through principals, and basic instrument care and maintenance. the activities in this course, students will bring a higher Prerequisites: MUS112, permission of the instructor degree of creativity to their daily lives. This course may be taken either at the lower-division or the upper-division level, MUS/EDC 344 but not both. Methods and Materials Teaching General Music in the Elementary School MUS 319 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Pedagogy of Voice This course provides a study of trends in philosophy, cur- Spring semester, odd years. 3 semester hours. riculum and program development, traditional instructional Use of the singing voice; basic principles of singing, physi- materials, Orff/Kodaly, and other innovative teaching tech- ology of breathing, tone production, resonance, diction; niques for elementary school and early childhood general application of basic principles to the singing voice; pronun- music. Prerequisites: K-12 music education major status. ciation, articulation, intonation, attack of tone, legato and sostenuto, flexibility, and dynamics. MUS 351 Applied Music MUS 321 Fall semester. 1-2 semester hours Accompanying I Private vocal and instrumental lessons are offered for music On demand. 2 semester hour. majors, music minors and non-music majors. In the area of This course offers study techniques for improving sight- instrumental music, instruction is offered on wind instru- reading skills at the keyboard with practical work in solo, ments, strings, percussion and keyboards. Majors and duet, instrumental, ensemble, and choral literature. Students minors can register for 200 or 300 level lessons while non- will learn score reading and transposition techniques as well music majors usually register at the 200 level. Students who

Page - 105 - Academic Programs enroll for 1 credit hour receive 13 half-hour lessons, while MUS 376 students enrolling for two credit hours receive 13 one-hour Opera Workshop lessons or 26 half-hour lessons. Music education majors nor- On demand. 2-3 semester hours. mally enroll for one credit of applied lessons on their major Students are involved with the production of chamber opera instrument or voice during every semester of attendance, and opera scenes. Participation in all facets of production is except when student teaching. Music performance majors included. normally enroll for two credits of applied lessons on their major instrument during every semester of attendance. MUS 383 Concert Band MUS 352 Fall semester. 1 semester hour Applied Music The Rocky Mountain College Concert Band is dedicated to Spring semester. 1-2 semester hours the study and performance of wind ensemble literature. Private vocal and instrumental lessons are offered for music Repertoire will be selected from the traditions of Western majors, music minors and non-music majors. In the area of instrumental music and include music composed from a instrumental music, instruction is offered on wind instru- global perspective. In addition, the ensemble will perform at ments, strings, percussion and keyboards. Majors and a limited number of athletic events as a pep band. Students minors can register for 200 or 300 level lessons while non- should have prior performing experience at the high school music majors usually register at the 200 level. Students who or college level on their instrument. Those who have not enroll for one credit hour receive 13 half-hour lessons, while played in a high school or collegiate ensemble will need to students enrolling for two credit hours receive 13 one-hour complete an audition to enroll in the course. Six semesters of lessons or 26 half-hour lessons. Music education majors nor- concert band or concert choir will fulfill one three-credit fine mally enroll for one credit of applied lessons on their major arts general education requirement. Prerequisite: prior per- instrument or voice during every semester of attendance, forming experience on the student's instrument except when student teaching. Music performance majors normally enroll for two credits of applied lessons on their MUS 384 major instrument during every semester of attendance. Concert Band Spring semester. 1 semester hour MUS 371 The Rocky Mountain College Concert Band is dedicated to Concert Choir the study and performance of wind ensemble literature. Fall semester. 1 semester hour Repertoire will be selected from the traditions of Western The Rocky Mountain College Choir is dedicated to the study instrumental music and include music composed from a and performance of choral literature. Repertoire will be global perspective. In addition, the ensemble will perform at selected from the history of Western choral music as well as a limited number of athletic events as a pep band. Students contemporary literature and music from a global perspec- should have prior performing experience at the high school tive. Although there is no prerequisite, students are expected or college level on their instrument. Those who have not to have had prior high school or collegiate experience in per- played in a high school or collegiate ensemble will need to forming ensembles. Six semesters of concert band or concert complete an audition to enroll in the course. Six semesters of choir will fulfill one three-credit fine arts general education concert band or concert choir will fulfill one three-credit fine requirement. arts general education requirement. Prerequisite: prior per- forming experience on the student's instrument MUS 372 Concert Choir MUS 386 Spring semester. 1 semester hour Jazz Ensemble The Rocky Mountain College Choir is dedicated to the study Fall semester. 1 semester hour. and performance of choral literature. Repertoire will be The jazz ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance selected from the history of Western choral music as well as of jazz literature and jazz improvisation. Repertoire will be contemporary literature and music from a global perspec- selected from the global history of jazz. Although there is no tive. Although there is no prerequisite, students are expected prerequisite, students are expected to have had prior high to have had prior high school or collegiate experience in per- school or collegiate experience in performing ensembles. forming ensembles. Six semesters of concert band or concert Membership is by permission of professor. choir will fulfill one three-credit fine arts general education requirement. MUS 387 Jazz Ensemble MUS 375 Spring semester. 1 semester hour. Opera Workshop The jazz ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance On demand. 2-3 semester hours. of jazz literature and jazz improvisation. Repertoire will be Students are involved with the production of chamber opera selected from the global history of jazz. Although there is no and opera scenes. Participation in all facets of production is prerequisite, students are expected to have had prior high included. school or collegiate experience in performing ensembles. Membership is by permission of professor.

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MUS 393 Internship Symphony Orchestra On demand. 1-12 semester hours. Fall semester. 1 semester hour. This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- Students participate in the Billings Symphony Orchestra lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- under college supervision. Admission is only by audition ship in agreement with the instructor of record and the office and by contract with the Symphony. of career services. The internship should relate to the stu- dent's major or minor area of study. Contract is required. MUS 394 Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Symphony Orchestra Spring semester. 1 semester hour. MUS 499 Students participate in the Billings Symphony Orchestra Independent Study under college supervision. Admission is only by audition On demand. 1-3 semester hours. and by contract with the Symphony. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation MUS 395 with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should Chamber Ensemble be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of Fall semester. 1 semester hour. 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Selected groups such as brass, woodwind, string, vocal, instrumental, piano, percussion, or other mixed combina- Native American Studies tions form with the intention of performing a specific musi- cal genre. This program is currently under moratorium and not accepting new students. MUS 396 Chamber Ensemble Native American Studies is a series of interdisciplinary cours- Spring semester. 1 semester hour. es about Native America. The curriculum comes from history, Selected groups such as brass, woodwind, string, vocal, instru- political science, education, art, literature, economics, and mental, piano, percussion, or other mixed combinations form anthropology and complements many degree choices. with the intention of performing a specific musical genre. Perspective and worldview as well as Native knowledge guide this interdisciplinary exploration. Issues of tribal sovereignty, MUS 402 self-determination, assimilation, culture and tradition, oral tra- Conducting dition, and religious freedom are depicted in times past as well Fall semester, odd years. 3 semester hours. as in contemporary American Indian times. This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of baton technique; choral, orchestral, and symphonic score Native American Studies courses reading; and choral and instrumental rehearsal and conduct- ing techniques. Prerequisite: MUS212. NAS 110 Introduction to Native American Studies MUS 406 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Choral Literature This course is a survey of American Indian history, culture On demand. 3 semester hours. and contemporary issues. A special emphasis will be placed This course examines selected sacred and secular works of on key federal policies affecting Native Americans, the the choral repertoires. Emphasis is placed upon the practical diversity among tribal nations' resources, cultures and sys- realization of the works studied. Prerequisite: MUS212. tems of self-government.

MUS 415 NAS 212 Methods and Materials Native American Arts Teaching Music in the Secondary School Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, even years. 3 semester hours. The students will explore the nature and expression of This course is designed to prepare teachers to develop innova- American Indian aesthetics, from aboriginal times (pre-con- tive secondary music programs and explores the philosophy, tact) to contemporary eras. Students will examine regalia, methodology, and materials for teaching band, orchestra, choir, music, dance, drama, photography and the arts (drawing, and general music at the secondary level. This is a seminar- painting and traditional art forms). style course that covers a variety of topics, including conduct- ing, classroom management, professionalism, rehearsal prepa- NAS/ENG 223 ration, budgets, literature, marching band, jazz ensemble, con- Introduction to Native American Literature cert choir, show choir, general music, and other aspects of run- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. ning a music program. This class is designed to be one of the An examination of selected literature produced by Native final classes taken in the music education curriculum. American writers such as Momaday, Welch, Erdrich, Prerequisites: MUS212, MUS325, MUS326, MUS402, and McNickle, Silko, and others. Students will consider genre, EDC/MUS291E or EDC/MUS-291S. history, and politics as they relate to this literature. Emphasis is given to the oral tradition and its relationship to contem- MUS 450 porary American writing.

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NAS 270 NAS 499 Native American History Independent Study Fall semester. 3 semester hours. On demand. 1-3 semester hours. Students are introduced to the history of Native America. The student undertakes a specialized topic of inquiry of a Special emphasis will be given to the historic eras in selected area of Native American studies under the supervi- American Indian history. Students will explore tribal nations' sion of a member of the faculty. Students should be a Native historic initiatives, colonial, federal and state policy devel- American studies minor and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 opment, impacts on Indian people, and the American Indian or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. role in key social movements in the United States. Organizational Leadership NAS/EDC 365 Native American Education: History and Best Practices This interdisciplinary minor covers a range of leadership Spring semester. 3 semester hours concepts: self-management, which includes values, ethics, This course examines traditional American Indian education and attitudes; problem-solving; decision- making; and cre- forms: historic federal boarding schools and sectarian and ative thinking skills; management of others, which includes public school approaches to American Indian education. creative and collaborative management; delegation; man- Federal educational policies are reviewed, including the agement of change; and communication and feedback; team 1930's Indian school reform movement, the 1960's commu- management, which includes the development and growth of nity control movement, civil rights-related developments, group dynamics; and the critical competency of leading by and the 1970's tribal control of education. American Indian serving, which includes empathy, persuasion, foresight, education best practices include approaches to language and humility, and the ethical use of power and influence. culture issues, intergenerational learning, dropout preven- tion, American Indian student educational experiences, and Minor in Organizational Leadership what works with American Indian students. Prerequisite: BSA 356 - Economic Decision Making EDC202. COM 250 - Small Group Communication ENG 325 - Professional Writing NAS 370 ART/ MUS/THR 215 - Creativity Special Problems in Native American Studies PHR 303 - Ethics or PHR 340 - Christian Ethics On demand. 3 semester hours. POL 220 – Political Leadership Students investigate, in depth, an aspect of American Indian Choose one of the following two courses: affairs. Various topics may include American Indian litera- · PSY 101 General Psychology ture, history, art, anthropology or education. · SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology IDS 483 – Organizational Leadership NAS 450 Internship Philosophy and Religious Thought On demand. 1-12 semester hours. Jay Cassel, Professor This course enables students to gain valuable experience David Strong, Professor within an agency, organization or business serving American Elizabeth McNamer, Assistant Professor Indian people, business, or natural resources. The internship may be for three semester credits and must involve both fac- Literally, "philosophy" means "love of wisdom." Pursuing ulty and workplace supervision and evaluation. The student wisdom through carefully reasoned reflection, philosophy must arrange the internship in agreement with the instructor inquires into questions concerning the meaning of life, and the office of career services. Contract is required. virtue, morality, freedom, God, and death. Religious thinkers Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. ask the same questions, but in the context of religious tradi- tions and sacred texts. On more theoretical levels, philoso- NAS 486 phy is concerned with reality and knowledge, often examin- Topics in Native American Literature ing the unstated assumptions underlying other disciplines. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Both religion and philosophy are vitally interested in ethics. Students will undertake an advanced study of writing pro- This combined program is designed to give students an duced by Native American authors. Topics of inquiry will introduction to the issues of religious thought and philoso- include fiction, nonfiction, ethnohistory, poetry, drama, phy; to allow them to investigate the philosophical and reli- and/or film. gious implications of what they are studying, doing, and thinking; and to prepare majors for a wide variety of possi- NAS 490 ble further study, including graduate school, seminary, or Senior Seminar professional fields such as law school. We encourage capa- On demand. 2-3 semester hours. ble students to double major in philosophy and religious This course emphasizes research and documentation in the thought and some other field, such as English education. exploration of historical or contemporary issues in Indian Country. This course will be arranged based on the student's Major in Philosophy and Religious Thought major field of study and the expertise of the Native A minimum of 27 semester hours, selected in consultation American studies faculty member(s). with department faculty, normally to include at least one course in the Biblical tradition (PHR210, 220, or 310), at

Page - 108 - Academic Programs least one course in the philosophical tradition (PHR211, 212, designed to promote a study of primary texts from 312, 321, 375, or 378), one course in ethics (PHR303, 304, Descartes, Hume, Kant, and others, as well as to present an or 340), and at least one course at the 400-level. Students overview of the period from secondary sources. considering graduate school are urged to do an independent project (PHR499). PHR 218 Topics in Catholicism Minor in Philosophy and Religious Thought Spring semester. 3 semester hours. A minimum of 18 semester hours, at least 15 above the 100- This course explores the central principles of the Catholic level and nine above the 200-level, normally to include one religion. From year to year the course focuses on a different course in ethics (PHR303, 304, or 340). aspect of Catholicism. Topics covered might include the cre- ation of basic beliefs in the first three centuries, issues in Philosophy and Religion courses modern Catholic thinking, Catholics and the Bible, a history of the Church, or great figures in Catholicism. PHR 100 Introduction to Philosophy and Religious Thought PHR 220 Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Jesus This course attempts to address the question "Does thinking Every three years. 3 semester hours. about the meaning of one's life help us live better?" by study- Students will look at both Biblical sources and modern liter- ing a particular issue and some thought-provoking respons- ary and theological interpretations to answer the question es to it. The particular issue and texts will vary from year to "Who was, or is, Jesus?" Questions to be addressed include year. Not open to juniors and seniors without instructor's the quest for the "historical Jesus," classical and contempo- permission. rary christology, and hermeneutics of Biblical texts.

PHR 120 PHR 236 Classic Texts in Western Thought Religions of The World Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. On demand. 3 semester hours. Intensive readings in primary texts crucial to the Western tra- This course examines the central religious principles and dition. Students will read from such authors as Homer, the ideas of major non-Christian religions. From year to year, Bible, the Greek dramatists, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, the focus may be on different religions or areas of the world. Dante, Shakespeare, Hobbes, Freud, and Nietzsche. PHR 303 PHR 205 Ethics Logic Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. A study relating ethics, as traditionally conceived in philos- An introductory course in the principles and methods used to ophy, to one or more current philosophical works in ethics. distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning. This course This course will provide students with a solid background in aims to help students think and read critically and to write ethics from Plato to Nietzsche. A discussion of a contempo- argumentative papers. Both inductive and deductive logic rary work in ethics will introduce students to topics that may will be studied. be covered in depth in later seminars.

PHR 210 PHR 304 Genres of Biblical Literature Environmental Ethics Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course provides an investigation of one specific genre This course will address issues such as whether natural of Biblical literature. Students have recently studied Biblical beings and the natural world have rights or whether only narrative, Gospels, the Psalms and Paul. humans have rights. Students will determine what is ethical- ly appropriate for humans in their relationship with the envi- PHR 211 ronment as well as what environmental ethics must take Ancient Philosophy account of to be consequential in the world today. Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course introduces students to some great primary philo- PHR 310 sophical texts of the Western tradition, such as Plato's Issues in Biblical Scholarship Republic, and provides them with an overview of philoso- Every 3 years. 3 semester hours. phy during this early period of its development. This course provides an introduction to a current problem in Biblical study and scholarship. Examples of topics are apoca- PHR 212 lyptic literature; narrative studies; Biblical hermeneutics, text, Modern Philosophy and history; and Biblical theology. Where PHR210 concen- Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. trates on the Biblical texts themselves, PHR310 introduces Students examine a study of major philosophers, ideas, and students to the way contemporary scholars study the Bible. movements in philosophy from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century. This course is a continuation of Greek and Early Christian Philosophy and will be similarly

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PHR 312 ethicists to understand how they move from the beliefs of Modern Philosophy Christianity to recommendations for specific ethical action. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students examine a study of major philosophers, ideas, and PHR 362 movements in philosophy from the Renaissance through the Theology and Christian Beliefs nineteenth century. This course is a continuation of PHR21 Every three years. 3 semester hours. 1 and will be similarly designed to promote a study of pri- What does it mean to believe in God? When we talk about mary texts from Descartes, Hume, Kant, and others, as well God, are we talking about anything more than ourselves and as to present an overview of the period from secondary our ideals and aspirations? This course investigates classical sources. and modern Christian answers to this basic question.

PHR 317 PHR/ENG 370 Archaeological Dig in Israel Religion and Literature Summer semester. 6 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students must register for three credits each in two of the A study of religious issues, conflict, and hopes in modern lit- departmental areas in which this course is offered. Those areas erature. The works read will vary from year to year but will are history, philosophy and religious thought, and sociology. include such authors as Melville, Tolstoy, Hemingway, Students are afforded the opportunity to participate in the Flannery O'Connor, and John Updike. archaeological excavations at Bethsaida in Israel for three weeks. They learn the techniques of excavating, recording, dat- PHR 375 ing, and evaluating finds while exploring the history of the Styles of Contemporary Philosophy region through visits to other archaeological and Biblical sites Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. and through daily lectures. Living accommodations are provid- The 20th century is characterized by a plurality of philo- ed at an Israeli kibbutz where the students intermingle with sophical styles such as postmodernism, phenom-enology, kibbutzim, gain first-hand experience of kibbutz living, and existentialism, hermeneutics, deconstruction, analytic phi- interview people who have lived for many years in the kibbutz. losophy, pragmatism, and systematic philosophy. This Several days are spent in Jerusalem where the opportunity is course involves intensive study and critical evaluation of one provided to visit Christian sites. Students are taken to the or two of these styles. University of Bethlehem to hear a lecture on the Arab situation and to interview Palestinian Arab students. PHR 378 Philosophy of Technology and Modern Culture PHR 320 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Major Religious Figures It is often a difficult task to understand one's own culture and Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. age. Recent philosophical work offers profound insights into This course provides a study of the writings and the life of a our age and places these insights within a much wider context. major religious thinker in the Western tradition. Examples might be Luther, Augustine, or C. S. Lewis. In each case, PHR 421 students will relate the thinker to the general history of Philosophy of Religion Judaeo-Christian thought. This course may be taken more Every three years. 3 semester hours. than once. This course provides an investigation of some of the crucial philosophical ideas about religion. Students will study such PHR 321 issues as the idea of God, the arguments for and against the Major Philosophical Figures existence of God, the idea of revelation, and the problem of On demand. 3 semester hours. religious language. This course provides a study of the writings and, in some cases, the life of a major philosophical thinker in the Western PHR 450 tradition. Internship On demand. 1-12 semester hours. PHR 330 This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- Movies, Morals, and Meaning lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- On demand. 3 semester hours. ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career Analysis of several classic and modern films to understand services. The internship should relate to the student's major their implications for ethics, religious meaning, and the or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisites: nature of humanity. We will study films like The Maltese junior or senior standing. Falcon, Paths of Glory, The Godfather, Crimes and Misdemeanors, and Jesus of Montreal. PHR 460 Issues in Contemporary Religious Thought PHR 340 Every three years. 3 semester hours. Christian Ethics This course provides an inquiry into major issues in current Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. theology and new interpretations of basic religious ideas and How can a Christian make moral decisions? We will study texts. The specific content of this course will vary from year the biblical basis for ethics, and several modern Christian to year.

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PHR 483 Athletic Training Option Senior Project A minimum of 43 semester hours is required, including On demand. 1-3 semester hours. PEH122, PEH181, PEH182, PEH204, PEH210, PEH211, Students complete a senior project in consultation with a fac- PEH222, PEH281, PEH282, PEH320, PEH322, PEH345, ulty member. PEH356, PEH381 or PEH382, PEH425, and PEH481. Related requirements are PHA247 and PSY101. (Note: PHR 490 BIO321 may substitute for PEH204.) Seminar On demand. 2-3 semester hours. This program is designed to prepare students for an entry- Intensive study of a selected area or figure in philosophy or level graduate program in athletic training that will lead to religion is explored. eligibility to sit for the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification examination. The course- PHR 499 work will establish a knowledge base in sports medicine and Independent Study develop techniques in sports injury evaluation, management, On demand. 1-3 semester hours. and rehabilitation. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation K-12 Education Option with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should A minimum of 46 semester hours is required, including be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of PEH101 (swimming) or PEH105, PEH106, PEH107, 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. PEH122, PEH210, PEH211, PEH222, PEH315, PEH320, PEH325, PEH356, PEH391, PEH412, PEH420, PEH421, Physical Education and Health PEH441, EDC341, and EDC342. Related requirements are Clarece M. Lacy, Professor BIO321 or PEH204, and COM102. Paul A. Roper, Professor This option meets Montana's health certification require- The physical education and health program examines the ments. In addition, students must complete the professional many dimensions of health and human performance. The education program for K-12 education majors as described major goal of the program is to enable students to make in the "education" section of the catalog. Students seeking an informed health decisions. The program prepares students to endorsement in K-12 physical education must earn a mini- become competent entry-level professionals, as well as mum grade of "C" in all required PEH courses, including advanced study candidates. prerequisites.

To achieve these outcomes, the student will analyze the Exercise Science Option structure and function of the human body, apply physiologi- A minimum of 44 semester hours is required, including three cal and biomechanical concepts to human movement, exam- semester hours chosen from PEH101 and PEH102 (in con- ine the acquisition of motor skills, explore the multi-dimen- sultation with department faculty), PEH122, PEH210, sional nature of the health and human performance disci- PEH211, PEH222, PEH315, PEH320, PEH343, PEH345, pline, examine ethical issues and culturally diverse values PEH356, PEH412, PEH441, PEH450 (eight credits), and related to the discipline, achieve the specific physical skills PEH490. A related requirement is either BIO321 or PEH204. required to be competent in their profession, acquire a life- long quest for knowledge, and develop a commitment to act Certification either as a health/fitness instructor by the responsibly in one's profession and on behalf of one's com- American College of Sports Medicine or as a certified munity. strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association is strongly recommended. The physical education and health program offers varied This option is designed to prepare individuals for work with opportunities for guided work experiences with schools, fitness and health promotion programs in corporate, commu- hospitals, sports medicine clinics, wellness centers, corpo- nity, hospital, and health club settings. rate fitness programs, and fitness facilities. These capstone opportunities allow students to express their multidiscipli- Physical Education and Health Studies Option nary education by applying creative problem solving and A minimum of 35 semester hours is required, including four communication skills in professional settings. semester hours chosen from PEH101, PEH102, PEH105, PEH106, or PEH107; additional requirements are PEH122, Major in Physical Education and Health PEH210, PEH222, PEH315, PEH320, PEH356, PEH412, Five options are offered under the major: PEH450 (three semester hours), PEH490, and six semester 1. athletic training hours of electives approved by faculty in the program. 2. K-12 education Related requirements are BIO321 or PEH204. This option 3. exercise science requires a core of foundation courses with electives to be 4. physical education and health studies chosen dependent upon the student's career goal. 5. sport management

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Sport Management Option Physical Education and Health courses A minimum of 47 semester hours is required, including BSA201, BSA202, BSA321, BSA331, BSA343, BSA345, PEH 100 BSA371, ECO201 or ECO202, PEH300, PEH412, PEH421, Varsity Sports COM102, COM306, SOC101, PSY101, BSA450 or Fall semester. 1 semester hour. PEH450 (3 credits). Students can elect to obtain credit for conditioning and par- ticipation in varsity sports. Minor in Physical Education and Health Three options are offered under the minor in physical educa- PEH 101 tion and health: Physical Education Activity 1. athletic training Fall semester. 1 semester hour. 2. coaching Select from a variety of activities, such as aerobics, back- 3. physical education and health studies packing, badminton, canoeing, cardio resistance training, kayaking, dance, fitness, fly fishing, folf, golf, recreational Athletic Training Option horseback riding, rock climbing, skiing, swimming, team A minimum of 25 semester hours is required, including sports, tennis, weight training, wilderness navigation, and PEH122, PEH204, PEH210, PEH222, PEH281, PEH322, yoga. A specific activity may be taken twice for credit. PEH381 or PEH382, PEH425, and PEH481. This option Pass/no pass. No more than eight PEH activity credits may includes 600 hours working with a certified trainer and is count toward graduation. This rule does not apply to activi- designed to complement a major in areas such as teacher ties required in a PEH major. education, psychology, exercise science, and physician's assistant. The coursework will establish a knowledge base PEH 102 in sports medicine and develop techniques in sports injury Physical Education Activity evaluation, management, and rehabilitation. Spring semester. 1 semester hour. Select from a variety of activities, such as aerobics, back- Coaching Option packing, badminton, canoeing, cardio resistance training, A minimum of 25 semester hours is required, including kayaking, dance, fitness, fly fishing, folf, golf, recreational PEH122, PEH222, PEH300, PEH315, PEH320, PEH344, horseback riding, rock climbing, skiing, swimming, team PEH356, PEH412, and two of the following: PEH301, sports, tennis, weight training, wilderness navigation, and PEH302, PEH303, PEH305, PEH306, PEH307, PEH311. yoga. A specific activity may be taken twice for credit. Pass- Many state education departments do not require a coach to No Pass. No more than eight PEH activity credits may count be a certified teacher but do require that coaches meet qual- toward graduation. This rule does not apply to activities ification standards. This option prepares students to meet required in a PEH major. those qualification standards. PEH 105 Physical Education and Health Studies Option Professional Activities I A minimum of 25 semester hours is required, including three Fall semester. 2 semester hours. semester hours chosen from PEH101, PEH102, PEH105, This course is designed to introduce and direct students in PEH106, or PEH107; additional requirements are PEH122, attaining levels of proficiency in the following team-sports PEH204, PEH210, PEH222, PEH320, PEH356, and activities: soccer, team-handball, speedball, basketball, soft- PEH412. This option, when combined with majors such as ball, and volleyball. Students are expected to show increas- business or psychology, allows the student to prepare for es in, and are assessed on, their level of skill, knowledge of physical education-related careers. rules, and application of strategies within each activity.

Pre-Professional Program in PEH 106 Physical Education and Health Professional Activities II Spring semester. 2 semester hours. The Pre-Professional Athletic Training Option This course is designed to introduce and direct students Aminimum of 68 semester hours is required. The coursework toward a level of proficiency in the following individual is designed to complement the 2-3 program at the University sport activities: tennis, badminton, racquetball, pickleball, of Montana. Students spend an average of two years at Rocky squash, and various outdoor recreational activities. Students Mountain College satisfying prerequisite courses and then are expected to show increases in, and are assessed on, their transfer to the . Students are not guaran- level of skill, knowledge of rules, and application of strate- teed a position at the University of Montana; they must apply gies within each activity. and be accepted. The prerequisite courses are PEH122, PEH181, PEH182, PEH210, PEH222, PEH281, PEH282, PEH 107 PEH322, PEH345, PEH356, PEH425, BIO111, BIO250, Professional Activities III BIO321, BIO322, CHM101, CHM102, COM102, EDC370, Fall semester, even years. 2 semester hours. ENG119, ENG120, and MAT100. The University of Montana This course is designed to introduce and direct students requires a course in computer literacy. Students should consult toward a level of proficiency in the following life-time and with a PEH advisor to ensure that they will meet all of the fitness activities: orienteering, ultimate frisbee, cooperative entrance requirements for the University of Montana. activities, American Indian and multi¬cultural games, fit-

Page - 112 - Academic Programs ness testing, and educational gymnastics. Students are PEH 222 expected to show increases in, and are assessed on, their Beginning Athletic Training level of skill, knowledge of rules, and application of strate- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. gies within each activity. Students learn procedures and practices in prevention, immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and PEH 115 sudden illness. Topics include taping, bandaging, and condi- Introduction to Wellness Concepts tioning for athletic competition. Fall and spring semesters. 1 semester hour. Becoming fit and well affects the quality of one's life. PEH 281 Through class sessions and activity labs, students evaluate Athletic Training Field Practicum their fitness and plan for and initiate change in their exercise Fall semester. 2 semester hours. habits. Additional topics include nutrition and weight man- Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision agement, risk factor analysis and control, and major wellness of a certified trainer. Corequisite: PEH222. concerns. PEH 282 PEH 122 Athletic Training Field Practicum First Aid/CPR/Safety Education Spring semester. 2 semester hours. Fall and spring semesters. 2 semester hours. Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision This course focuses on the procedures and practices for of a certified trainer. Corequisite: PEH222. emergency care in the case of accident or sudden illness, and awareness of safety and accident prevention. Upon success- PEH 300 ful completion of this course, students earn certification in Current Issues and Practices in Coaching first aid through the American Red Cross and certification in Spring semester, odd years. 2 semester hours. CPR through the American Heart Association. Topics include philosophy, sport psychology and sociology, and team management skills. Course includes ACEP certifi- PEH 181 cation materials. Athletic Training Field Practicum Fall semester. 2 semester hours. PEH 301 Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision Officiating High School Sports of a certified trainer. Corequisite: PEH222. Fall semester. 2 semester hours. Students demonstrate knowledge and practical skills in offi- PEH 182 ciating a minimum of three high school sports from the fol- Athletic Training Field Practicum lowing: football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball and Spring semester. 2 semester hours. wrestling. Upon successful completion of the course, stu- Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision dents can be certified by the Montana Officials' Association, of a certified trainer. Corequisite: PEH222. which permits immediate employment as middle school, high school, or youth sports officials. PEH 204 Foundations of Human Structure and Function PEH 302 Fall semester. 4 semester hours. Basketball Coaching Students examine the basic foundations and functions of the Spring semester. 2 semester hours. human body, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, car- Coaching theories of basketball are examined, including diovascular, digestive, and respiratory systems. Lab experi- fundamentals, techniques, strategies, practice sessions, uti- ences focus on the nomenclature, structure, and function of lization of personnel, and the ethics of coaching. these systems. PEH 303 PEH 210 Football Coaching Health and Wellness Fall semester, even years. 2 semester hours. Fall semester. 4 semester hours. Coaching theories of football are examined, including skills, Topics include community/environmental health, consumer systems of play, practice sessions, strategies, conditioning, issues, death and dying, healthy lifestyles, infectious dis- personnel utilization, off-season programs, and the ethics of eases, medical ethics, psychological health, risk factor man- coaching. agement, sexuality, and substance abuse. PEH 305 PEH 211 Track and Field Coaching Nutrition On demand. 2 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Students examine the following topics: mechanical analysis This course focuses on the essential nutrients and their prin- of track and field events; conditioning and training methods; cipal sources and functions; the assessment, analysis, and teaching, coaching, and officiating techniques including modification of dietary intake; the relationship between practical experience in these areas; and management of track nutrition and fitness; and the stages of the life cycle. This is and field meets. not a chemistry-based course.

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PEH 306 PEH/PSY 343 Volleyball Coaching Psychology of Physical Activity and Exercise Fall semester, even years. 2 semester hours. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Mechanical analysis and study of coaching theories, includ- The purpose of this course is to promote understanding of ing but not limited to skills, strategies, and systems of play. psychological theory, research, and intervention strategies in psychology of physical activity and exercise. In studying PEH 307 both theory and practice, students are expected to develop Baseball and Softball Coaching their own views and ideas within the realm of their chosen On demand. 2 semester hours. field. The exchange and development of ideas is encouraged Theories of coaching baseball and softball are examined, and at the same time grounded in the current knowledge base including skills, strategies, practice sessions, conditioning, in this field. Students are expected to undertake extensive teaching, and coaching the young athlete. reviews within various health fields.

PEH 311 PEH/PSY 344 Soccer Coaching Sports Psychology On demand. 2 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Theories of coaching soccer are examined, including skills, Sport psychology is the scientific study of people and their strategies, practice sessions, conditioning, teaching, and behavior in sport and is concerned with the psychological coaching the young athlete. determinants of behavior in movement situations as well as the psychological effects of sport engagement. This course PEH 315 addresses the fundamental areas within sports psychology, Motor Learning including, but not limited to, motivation, attributions, Spring semester. 2 semester hours. imagery, goal setting, confidence, attentional focus, team This course focuses on the factors that influence the learning cohesion, leadership, anxiety, and stress. Students taking this of motor skills. Content includes features of skill develop- course will be expected to demonstrate an understanding and ment, processes of perception, and components of action as application of the topic when coaching children and youth. these relate to the acquisition and teaching of goal-directed movement. Practical application of theory is a central part of PEH 345 the course. Fitness Science Spring semester. 3 semester hours. PEH 320 In this course students examine the various aspects of health- Biomechanics related fitness and the relationship of fitness to health. The Fall semester. 3 semester hours. course includes an individual fitness assessment, develop- This course focuses on the principles of human movement. ment of exercise programs, and proper exercise technique. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating the ability to analyze Students become prepared for the American College of human motion in terms of improving human movement per- Sports Medicine certification exam as a health/fitness formance. Included are concepts of biological/mechanical instructor. Prerequisites: PEH204, PEH210, PEH211. aspects of musculoskeletal structures. Prerequisite: BIO321 or PEH204. PEH 356 Physiology of Exercise PEH 322 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Advanced Athletic Training Students explore the effects of exercise on the cardio respi- Spring semester, even years. 3 semester hours. ratory and neuromuscular systems. Physiological aspects of This course includes techniques of rehabilitation, use of various training methods are examined. Laboratory experi- modalities, advanced techniques of injury evaluation, ence is included. advanced taping techniques, administration and manage- ment of injuries and provides hands-on experience required PEH 381 under the supervision of an ATC (certified athletic trainer). Athletic Training Field Practicum Prerequisites: PEH204 or BIO321, PEH222, PEH356, and Fall semester. 2 semester hours. approval of the program advisor. Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision of a certified trainer. Prerequisites: PEH281 or PEH282. PEH 325 Corequisite: PEH322. Elementary Health Enhancement Seminar and Teaching Lab PEH 382 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Athletic Training Field Practicum The purpose of this course is to develop practical skills in the Spring semester. 2 semester hours. teaching of health enhancement with special attention given Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision to behavior management and curriculum development. Lab of a certified trainer. Prerequisites: PEH281 or PEH282. experiences include working with both the typical and the Corequisite: PEH322. exceptional student. Students are required to complete sev- eral hours in schools, in both classroom and gymnasium set- tings. Prerequisites: EDC330, EDC341.

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PEH 391 PEH 450 Field Practicum Internship On demand. 1 semester hour. On demand. 1-12 semester hours. Forty-five hours of experience on the job are required for Guided work experience in cooperation with an established one semester hour of credit. Majors in the K-12 education health-related program. Forty-five hours of experience on option can register for one credit earned as a teaching assis- the job are required for one hour of credit. Students in the tant in PEH115. exercise science option are required to earn seven credits in an off-campus program, and one credit as a teaching assis- PEH 412 tant in PEH115. The student must arrange the internship in Management of Health Enhancement agreement with the instructor and the office of career servic- and Sport Programs es. Contract is required. Prerequisite: junior or senior stand- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. ing. Students explore the organization, supervision, and adminis- tration of various health enhancement and sport programs. PEH 475 Advanced Theories of Strength Training PEH 420 and Conditioning Methods and Materials Spring semester. 2 semester hours. Teaching Secondary Health Enhancement This course prepares students for the National Strength and On demand. 3 semester hours. Conditioning Association's certification exam as a certified This course requires focused study and consultation with a strength and conditioning specialist. Prerequisites: PEH122, public school physical education and health teacher, or other PEH222, PEH320, PEH345, PEH356, and PEH441. acceptable professional. Hours will be arranged in consulta- tion with the content area professor, the secondary education PEH 481 professor, the student, and the professional mentor. This Athletic Training Field Practicum course provides competence for delivery and evaluation of Fall semester. 2 semester hours. planned learning activities. Areas of concentration include Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision emotional/mental health, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, weight of a certified trainer. Prerequisites: PEH281 or PEH282. control, community/ environmental health, medical ethical Corequisite: PEH322. issues, team and individual activities, lifetime sports, coop- erative games, and fitness activities. Prerequisites: admis- PEH 482 sion to the teacher education program, senior standing, Athletic Training Field Practicum PEH105, PEH106, PEH107, PEH210, PEH211. Spring semester. 2 semester hours. Students complete 200 clinical hours under the supervision PEH 421 of a certified trainer. Prerequisites: PEH281 or PEH282. Historical and Contemporary Issues Corequisite: PEH322. in Sport Sociology Spring semester, odd years. 3 semester hours. PEH 490 This course focuses on the study of historical and contempo- Senior Seminar rary issues affecting physical education and sport, including Fall semester. 2 semester hours. ethical and gender issues. This course encourages senior students in health and physi- cal education to develop job marketing and search skills, as PEH 425 well as prepare for graduate school or a professional career. Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Modalities Spring semester, odd years. 3 semester hours. PEH 499 The modalities portion of this course presents the theoretical Independent Study and applied principles and techniques for the application of On demand. 1-3 semester hours. modalities in sports injury care. The rehabilitation portion is This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue designed to explain the principles and apply the techniques independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation of rehabilitation as they relate to athletic injury. Corequisite: with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should PEH322. be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. PEH 441 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Enhancement and Exercise Science Fall semester. 2 semester hours. This course is designed to introduce students to, and engage them in, the process of measurement and evaluation as applied to the fields of health enhancement and exercise sci- ence. The course introduces students to the application of statistics, tests and measurement, report compilation, and interpretation of data. Students examine various types of assessment and test instrument design.

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Physician Assistant Studies The program is an integrated, full-time, 26-month program Robert Wilmouth, MD, Program Director consisting of both campus-based didactic instruction and David Klein, Co-Medical Director Physician Assistant clinical experiential learning. It is an intensely challenging Program (2006), B.A., PhD. curriculum, both intellectually and physically; thus, it Jeffrey Lakier, Co-Medical Director / Associate Professor of requires stamina as well as personal and financial sacrifice. Physician Assistant Program (2009), M.B.Ch, M.D., Witwaterseand University, F.C.P. (South Africa). The program matriculates one class per year and the course- Claire Oakley, Professor work begins in early July. The first 14 months of the pro- John Fields, Associate Professor gram include the fundamental behavioral and clinical sci- Dr. Patti States, Assistant Professor/Faculty Development ences required for the professional course of study, as well Coordinator as courses designed to better prepare the students for Deb Hayter, Administrative Assistant expanded health care roles that meet the developing needs of Eric Hart, Program Review Coordinator today's society. A total of 61 semester hours of credit are pre- sented using a combination of lecture, demonstration, dis- Location: Fortin Center (adjacent to Student Health Center) cussion, and laboratory formats requiring a significant time Phone: 406-657-1190 commitment. Students must successfully complete all com- Email: [email protected] ponents of the didactic phase prior to advancing to the clin- URL: http://pa.rocky.edu ical instruction phase.

The physician assistant (PA) is a primary healthcare provider The final 12 months of the program constitute the major who practices medicine under the supervision of a licensed period of clinical education, with an emphasis on primary physician. The concept of the physician assistant was devel- care. The clinical instruction includes a 12-week family oped from the basic premise that many tasks performed by practice rotation plus other rotations in various specialties. physicians can be carried out with equal competence by Students must be willing and able to relocate at their own other specially trained health professionals. expense to places distant from Billings, Montana for up to 12 months during the clinical phase of their education. The Rocky Mountain College master of physician assistant Employment while enrolled is strongly discouraged. program is an ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) accredited pro- The mission of the Rocky Mountain College master of physi- gram. Only graduates from ARC-PA accredited physician cian assistant program is to provide a quality medical educa- assistant programs are eligible to sit for the PANCE tion that integrates classroom training, professionalism, and (Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination) and clinical experience. The College's aim is to produce graduates become licensed to practice. The PANCE is the entry-level who have a commitment to others, particularly those in the exam physician assistants must pass to become nationally rural and medically underserved areas of this region. certified. Over the past five years, Rocky Mountain College graduates have an overall first attempt pass rate on the The liberal arts tradition and objectives of lifelong learning, PANCE of 94%. Individual class performance is as follows: critical thinking, communication skills, recognition of other cultures, and exploration of ethical issues are valuable and necessary parts of the physician assistant academic process Rocky first- National first- Graduating Class tesing pass rates testing pass rates and profession. 2007 100% 93% Graduation Requirements Students enrolled in the professional phase of the physician 2006 86% 92% assistant program must satisfactorily complete all of the fol- lowing requirements in order to successfully complete the 2005 94% 91% program and be awarded the master of physician assistant 2004 100% 90% studies (MPAS) degree: • All didactic phase coursework specified in the program of 2003 90% 89% study (outlined below) with a minimum grade of C in each course 2002 83% 90% • A minimum cumulative program GPA of 3.00 for the entire didactic phase of the program of study 2001 95% 92% • An overall professional behavior evaluation rating of acceptable/satisfactory (or better) on each of the last two 2000 86% 92% faculty evaluations of student professionalism, prepared 1999 100% 91% during the last two semesters of the didactic phase of the program of study 1998 100% 95% • The minimum passing grade on each of the three compo- nents (knowledge, patient assessment, and clinical skills) of the first year comprehensive student evaluation per- formed at the end of the didactic phase of the profession al program of study

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• The minimum passing grade (B) in each of the individual cal reasoning and evaluation of medical and scientific litera- clinical rotations specified in the program of study ture. The effects of public health information literacy on • The minimum passing grade on each preceptor evaluation health care delivery and the role of primary care providers in of student performance prepared near the conclusion of promoting patient health information literacy are also each clinical rotation explored. • The minimum passing grade on each end-of-rotation writ- ten examination PHA 501 • The minimum passing grade on each of the three compo- Clinical Medicine I nents (knowledge, patient assessment, and clinical skills) Fall semester. 3 semester hours. of the final summative student evaluation performed near This three-semester course sequence (PHA 501, 502, 503) is the end of the program a comprehensive study of diseases emphasizing etiology, • A cumulative program GPA of 3.00 or higher pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic proce- • Satisfactory completion of a master's degree capstone proj- dures, and clinical interventions/therapeutic measures ect involved in diagnosis and management of medical problems commonly seen by primary care practitioners. Material is Program of Study presented in clinical specialty modules correlated with the course content of PHA510, PHA530, PHA540 and PHA553. Master of Physician Assistant Studies The first semester focuses on the cardinal manifestations of A minimum of 61 sequential semester hours is required in disease and general aspects of clinical medicine, hematol- the didactic phase, to include the following: ogy, oncology, immunology/allergy, infectious diseases, endocrinology and ophthalmology. Initial Summer Term PHA513, PHA575, and PHA538. PHA 502 Fall Semester Clinical Medicine II PHA425, PHA501, PHA509, PHA510, PHA517, Spring semester. 3 semester hours. PHA520, PHA530, PHA540, and PHA553. This three-semester course sequence is a comprehensive Spring Semester study of diseases emphasizing etiology, pathophysiology, PHA502, PHA509, PHA511, PHA531, PHA532, signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and clinical PHA541, PHA545, PHA550 and PHA554. interventions/therapeutic measures involved in diagnosis Full Summer Semester: and management of medical problems commonly seen by PHA503, PHA509, PHA512, PHA534, PHA542, primary care practitioners. Material is presented in clinical PHA555, PHA610, PHA621 and PHA641. specialty modules correlated with the course content of PHA511, PHA532, PHA541 and PHA554. This semester The clinical instruction phase is 42 semester hours and focuses on otorhinolaryngology (ENT), pulmonology, cardi- includes PHA651, PHA652, PHA653, and PHA683. ology, gastroenterology, neurology, and orthopedics.

Note: All courses listed for the master of physician assistant PHA 503 studies degree are restricted to those students admitted to the Clinical Medicine III professional phase of the physician assistant program only. Summer semester. 3 semester hours. Physician Assistant courses This three-semester course sequence is a comprehensive study of diseases emphasizing etiology, pathophysiology, PHA 247 signs and symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and clinical Medical Terminology interventions/therapeutic measures involved in diagnosis On demand. 2 semester hours. and management of medical problems commonly seen by Open to any student. This course assists those studying in the primary care practitioners. Material is presented in clinical fields of medicine and health care. Through textbook read- specialty modules correlated with the course content of ings and the use of Web-related tools, the principles of med- PHA512, PHA534, PHA542 and PHA555. This final ical terminology will be described and applied. The course semester focuses on nephrology, urology/men's health, offers a broad introduction to concepts underlying medical obstetrics/ gynecology/women's health, dermatology and terminology. Medical examples will illustrate concepts and surgical care. methods. This course does not meet general education requirements. PHA 509 Professional and Medical Practice Issues PHA 425 Summer semester. 1 semester hours. Health Information Literacy This course, which is taken in each of the three full didactic 1 semester hour. semesters, examines a professional's obligations and a A critical component of health care practice is the ability to patient's rights in regard to ethical and social issues in med- recognize needs for information and possessing the icine. Thorny dilemmas, such as the role of using humans in skills/ability to locate, evaluate and use the needed informa- research studies, decisions not to treat or to resuscitate, tion effectively. This course is designed to enable students inherent conflicts in genetics and reproductive technologies, with the competencies needed to become independent life- as well as professional concerns about paternalism, patient long learners able to make informed decision based on criti- rights, and confidentiality are examined. Students learn to

Page - 117 - Academic Programs think critically, drawing upon their own experience, to to be a responsible dispenser of medical resources and a develop an understanding of how to handle ethical dilemmas knowledgeable consumer of the medical literature. Pitfalls while practicing primary care medicine. Preparation and biases of both medical practice and publications as they includes understanding how to interpret medical literature relate to statistics are a major focus. and how to ethically apply research. Additionally, students learn the history of the physician assistant profession and PHA 517 become culturally and socially aware of how professional Clinical Research: Basic Tools credentialing, the regulation of caregiver's clinical responsi- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. bilities, and ethical/legal considerations influence their inter- Students are introduced to the principles of clinical research action with patients, as well as their place in the profession. design, including the literature search, methodology, data collection, data management, and reporting of results and PHA 510 conclusions. Pharmacotherapeutics I Fall semester. 2 semester hours. PHA 520 This three-semester course discusses the principles of phar- Physical Assessment macological drugs and action followed by a review of the Fall semester. 3 semester hours. principal therapeutic agents in each clinical/medical area. This course prepares students to master the art of taking The relationship of pharmacology to other sciences and PHA medical histories and the performing physical examination courses is integrated. This course will examine drug classifi- techniques. The focus is on recognition of "normal" and the cations, mechanisms of action, utilization, drug metabolism, significance of "abnormal" findings. A systems approach is pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions, among other used and the material is taught using a lecture, demonstra- issues. Prescription writing and current standards of practice tion, and lab practicum format. A laboratory session is and regulation are also discussed. scheduled weekly to incorporate/practice skills presented in the lectures. PHA 511 Pharmacotherapeutics II PHA 530 Spring semester. 2 semester hours. Physiology/Pathophysiology I This three-semester course discusses principles of pharma- Fall semester. 2 semester hours. cological drugs and action followed by a review of the prin- Pathophysiology provides the basic link among the sciences cipal therapeutic agents in each clinical/medical area. The of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry and their applica- relationship of pharmacology to other sciences and PHA tion to the clinical practice of medicine. It is essential to courses is integrated. This course will examine drug classifi- study pathophysiology in order to understand the rationale cations, mechanisms of action, utilization, drug metabolism, for medical and surgical therapy. Topics will include basic pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions, among other physiology as well as inflammatory response, vascular and issues. Prescription writing and current standards of practice metabolic changes that result in altered structure and func- and regulation are also discussed. tion, and the examination of gross and microscopic structur- al changes and resulting bodily malfunctions. PHA 512 Pharmacotherapeutics III PHA 531 Summer semester. 2 semester hours. Behavioral Dynamics This three-semester course discusses principles of pharma- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. cological drugs and action followed by a review of the prin- The recognition and management of common psychosocial cipal therapeutic agents in each clinical/medical area. The problems is a critical skill to develop as a primary care relationship of pharmacology to other sciences and PHA provider. The fundamental role of interviewing and history courses is integrated. This course will examine drug classifi- taking will be emphasized as students are introduced to sev- cations, mechanisms of action, utilization, drug metabolism, eral techniques that will facilitate communicating and devel- pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions, among other oping rapport with the patient. Treatment will be discussed issues. Prescription writing and current standards of practice from a biopsychosocial perspective with reference to psy- and regulation are also discussed. chotherapies, psychopharmacology, and environmental intervention. The role that psychosocial dynamics play in all PHA 513 areas of medicine will be of major focus and case studies are Biostatistics and Epidemiology used to emphasize the delicate interplay. Psychiatric topics Summer semester. 2 semester hours. covered will include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psy- This course is designed to acquaint the student with the choses, organic conditions, substance use disorders, person- basics of biostatistics and epidemiology and emphasizes ality disorders, eating disorders, and psychiatric emergencies how an understanding of these areas is important in clinical and crises. Additionally, there is an introduction to the con- medicine. Epidemiologic data is invaluable to the medical cepts of death, dying, and bereavement. provider as it engenders perspective and guides clinical deci- sion making. An understanding of biostatistics is important not only for analyzing the results of research but also for understanding and reducing errors. This course centers on cases to illustrate pertinent concepts and prepares the student

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PHA 532 PHA 541 Physiology/Pathophysiology II Clinical and Interpretive Skills II Spring semester. 2 semester hours. Spring semester. 2 semester hours. Pathophysiology provides the basic link among the sciences This three-semester course will present common laboratory of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry and their applica- diagnostics employed in the evaluation of disease processes. tion to the clinical practice of medicine. It is essential to Students develop proficiency in performing and analyzing study pathophysiology in order to understand the rationale such routine procedures as a CBC, a urinalysis, gram stains, for medical and surgical therapy. Topics will include basic and cultures. Students will develop skills and screening tech- physiology as well as inflammatory response, vascular and niques in interpreting clinical laboratory values in relation to metabolic changes that result in altered structure and func- disease, therapy, and prognoses common to the delivery of tion, and the examination of gross and microscopic structur- primary care medicine. Students will also employ proper al changes and resulting bodily malfunctions. methods of performing various clinical procedures, such as intravenous catheter insertion, intramuscular injections, PHA 534 passing nasogastric tubes, applying plaster casts, phleboto- Physiology/Pathophysiology III my, suturing and sterile technique, wound care (pre/post op), Summer semester. 2 semester hours. vital signs, intubation, catheterization, ear irrigations, and Pathophysiology provides the basic link among the sciences removal of foreign bodies. Also, this course will present fun- of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry and their applica- damentals of radiology and imaging techniques and other tion to the clinical practice of medicine. It is essential to factors involved in the roentgenographic evaluation of dis- study pathophysiology in order to understand the rationale ease. Performing and interpreting of electrocardiograms will for medical and surgical therapy. Topics will include basic be presented. physiology as well as inflammatory response, vascular and metabolic changes that result in altered structure and func- PHA 542 tion, and the examination of gross and microscopic structur- Clinical and Interpretive Skills III al changes and resulting bodily malfunctions. Summer semester. 2 semester hours. This three-semester course will present common laboratory PHA 538 diagnostics employed in the evaluation of disease processes. Clinical Human Anatomy Students develop proficiency in performing and analyzing Summer semester. 3 semester hours. such routine procedures as a CBC, a urinalysis, gram stains, This course is designed to teach students the essentials of and cultures. Students will develop skills and screening tech- gross anatomy pertaining to clinical practice. Cadavers and niques in interpreting clinical laboratory values in relation to cadaveric specimens will play a fundamental role as we relate disease, therapy, and prognoses common to the delivery of lecture/discussions to laboratory study. Students will learn to primary care medicine. Students will also employ proper relate anatomical structures in the human body, skeletons, and methods of performing various clinical procedures, such as models to imaging studies. The surface anatomy component intravenous catheter insertion, intramuscular injections, introduces the student to the clinical setting and describes the passing nasogastric tubes, applying plaster casts, phleboto- visible and palpable anatomy that forms the basis of physical my, suturing and sterile technique, wound care (pre/post op), examination. Through laboratory workshops, students will vital signs, intubation, catheterization, ear irrigations, and learn to visualize how their interaction with the body’s surface removal of foreign bodies. Also, this course will present fun- interplays with internal anatomy. damentals of radiology and imaging techniques and other factors involved in the roentgenographic evaluation of dis- PHA 540 ease. Performing and interpreting of electrocardiograms will Clinical and Interpretive Skills I be presented. Fall semester. 2 semester hours. This three-semester course will present common laboratory PHA 545 diagnostics employed in the evaluation of disease processes. Pediatrics Students develop proficiency in performing and analyzing Summer semester. 2 semester hours. such routine procedures as a CBC, a urinalysis, gram stains, The course will examine infant and child development, and cultures. Students will develop skills and screening tech- focusing on major common pediatric illnesses and their niques in interpreting clinical laboratory values in relation to signs, symptoms, and management relative to the primary disease, therapy, and prognoses common to the delivery of health care provider. The problem-oriented medical record is primary care medicine. Students will also employ proper presented, i.e., the pediatric history and physical examina- methods of performing various clinical procedures, such as tion. Specific problems of the newborn and older child will intravenous catheter insertion, intramuscular injections, be presented for discussion in such areas as immunity and passing nasogastric tubes, applying plaster casts, phleboto- allergy, pharmacotherapy, medical emergencies, preventive my, suturing and sterile technique, wound care (pre/post op), health care, and the psychosocial and developmental disabil- vital signs, intubation, catheterization, ear irrigations, and ities specific to pediatrics. Students will learn to perform removal of foreign bodies. Also, this course will present fun- and demonstrate an infant exam. Specific strategies for damentals of radiology and imaging techniques and other physical examination of the pediatric patient will be learned factors involved in the roentgenographic evaluation of dis- and practiced on live patients in a skills lab. ease. Performing and interpreting of electrocardiograms will be presented.

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PHA 550 ease with an emphasis on clinical applications. The purpose Introduction to Clinical Practice of this course is to provide students with a basic and practi- Spring semester. 2 semester hours. cal fund of knowledge that can be applied throughout their This course introduces students to the diverse practices of study of medicine. medicine including: Rehabilitative medicine, occupational medicine and environmental medicine. It also introduces the PHA 610 student to the administrative functions associated with med- Emergency Medicine ical practice, such as various forms of medical documenta- Summer semester. 3 semester hours. tion, patient charts, CPT/ICD-9 coding, and third-party The course will present a systematic approach to the evalua- billing. Students will use their examination and history tak- tion, recognition, and management of medical and surgical ing skills on standardized patient models in the campus emergencies which might be frequently encountered by the physical assessment labs and then apply the administrative primary care physician assistant. Using a formal lecture/dis- functions to the patient model scenarios. In addition, they cussion format the course will focus on etiology, evaluation, will shadow volunteer medical providers or allied health emergency treatment and stabilization of more common professionals in the medical community throughout the emergency injuries and disease presentations. The focus of semester. the course is in providing students the necessary skill set to function in rural, underserved areas where the physician PHA 553 assistant might be responsible for identification of signifi- Health Maintenance I cant life threats, emergency treatment, and stabilization for Fall semester. 1 semester hour. evacuation to a higher level of care. Curriculum includes This three-semester course sequence (PHA 553, 554, 555) is instruction and certification in the American Heart presented as an integrated component of the study of the Association’s Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), clinical medicine specialties. The purpose of the Health Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Maintenance courses is to help students understand the Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses. Advanced training mechanisms and modalities for maintaining health and pre- is provided in trauma assessment and stabilization which venting disease in support of the national health objectives includes instruction and practical performance laboratory for delineated in the document "Health People 2010." all critical skills identified in the American College of Knowledge and skills needed to assess individual health Surgeon’s Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course. risks and provide patient education/counseling are empha- sized. PHA 621 Problem-Based Clinical Correlation PHA 554 Summer semester. 2 semester hours. Health Maintenance II This course is designed to assist students in becoming criti- Spring semester. 1 semester hour. cal thinkers who can apply the concepts of medical decision- This three-semester course is presented as an integrated making and problem solving. The course utilizes a Problem- component of the study of the clinical medicine specialties. Based Learning (PBL) approach to teach students to critical- The purpose of the Health Maintenance courses is to help ly evaluate and apply the clinical information they derive students understand the mechanisms and modalities for through medical history, physical examination, diagnostic maintaining health and preventing disease in support of the testing, and pertinent medical literature to the real-life reso- national health objectives delineated in the document lution and management of health care problems. "Health People 2010." Knowledge and skills needed to assess individual health risks and provide patient PHA 641 education/counseling are emphasized. Geriatrics Summer semester. 2 semester hours. PHA 555 This course provides an introduction to gerontology with an Health Maintenance III emphasis on the normal biological, sociological, behavioral, Summer semester. 1 semester hour. and environmental changes that occur with age. This three-semester course is presented as an integrated Consequences of aging from the perspective of the primary component of the study of the clinical medicine specialties. health care providers will be presented. Principles and meth- The purpose of the Health Maintenance courses is to help ods of multidimensional assessment relative to the recogni- students understand the mechanisms and modalities for tion and management of medical disease and mental illness maintaining health and preventing disease in support of the with an emphasis on maximizing functional independence is national health objectives delineated in the document discussed. The skills of history taking and physical assess- "Health People 2010." Knowledge and skills needed to ment in the geriatric population with hands on experience in assess individual health risks and provide patient nursing homes will be taught. Students will understand the education/counseling are emphasized. End of Life Issues and ethics in palliative care with review of the model of Advanced Care planning. Hospice care and PHA 575 advanced directives will be presented. Genetic and Molecular Basis of Health and Disease Second Year Clinical Rotations: Summer semester. 2 semester hours. The focus of this course is to gain an understanding of the biochemical, molecular, and genetic basis for health and dis-

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PHA 651 planning and birth control, recognition and treatment of sex- Clinical Rotations* ually transmitted disease, cancer detection, and evaluation of Fall semester. 12 semester hours. common gynecological problems. An exposure to the surgi- Students complete clinical rotations as assigned by the cal management of gynecological problems is also provided. physician assistant program. The exposure of obstetrical problems is balanced with the primary care/family practice clerkship. PHA 652 Clinical Rotations* General Surgery Rotation Spring semester. 12 semester hours. This core rotation of six weeks provides an orientation to Students complete clinical rotations as assigned by the patients of various ages with surgically manageable dis- physician assistant program. eases. The emphasis of the learning experiences are on the preoperative evaluation and preparation of patients for sur- PHA 653 gery, assistance during the intraoperative period to develop Clinical Rotations* an understanding of team member roles and operative proce- Summer semester. 12 semester hours. dures, and post-operative patient management and care of Students complete clinical rotations as assigned by the surgical wounds and complications. physician assistant program. Emergency Medicine Rotation PHA 683 This rotation of six weeks is designed to provide an in-depth Research Design/Project exposure to the illnesses and injuries sustained by children Completed by summer semester. 6 semester hours. and adults that necessitate emergency care. The educational Students will develop and research a clinically important experiences emphasize the focusing of interview and exam- question relevant to PA practice. Most projects are expected ination skills and the performance of techniques and proce- to be an analytical review of the literature. Collaborative dures essential to the proper management of life-threatening research with an established clinical researcher is possible illnesses and injury. Ventilatory assistance, cardiopulmonary and will be considered on a case by case basis. Survey resuscitation, fluid and electrolyte replacement, and acid- research is acceptable and must involve a review of the liter- base balance are also stressed. ature. Psychiatry (Behavioral Medicine) Rotation *These rotations will include the following: This core rotation of three weeks is designed to provide an understanding of the behavioral components of health, dis- Family Practice Rotation ease, and disability. Exposures to patients with a variety of This core rotation of 12 weeks is structured to provide an emotional illnesses and disabilities are used to develop understanding of various medical disorders and their compli- informed history-taking and mental status examination cations experienced by patients of all age groups. Within this skills, the ability to recognize and categorize psychiatric dis- setting, the emphasis is on the accurate collection, assess- turbances, and techniques for early intervention and psychi- ment, and presentation of patient data for physician review, atric referral. indications for laboratory diagnostics, and the education of patients regarding health risk behaviors and therapeutic reg- Elective Rotation imens. This rotation of six weeks is designed to give students an opportunity to explore professional options as physician General Pediatrics Rotation assistants and may include additional clinical practice time This core rotation of 3 weeks is performed under the super- in any of the core rotations, any medical or surgical subspe- vision of a pediatrician or other health care provider experi- cialty, or experiential learning in medical academia. enced in providing care exclusively to the pediatric/ adoles- cent population. Experiences in this rotation focus on the Physics unique perspectives associated with interviewing, examining Toby Anderson, Associate Professor and treating younger patients who are less able to clearly articulate their health problems and concerns. The concepts and principles of physics form the foundation on which all other sciences are built. Developments in the General Internal Medicine Rotation field of physics have also influenced thinking in philosophy, This core rotation of six weeks is designed to provide clini- politics, and art, among other areas. cal practice experience with the various acute and chronic medical disorders/complications that necessitate hospitaliza- Physics courses at Rocky Mountain College cover the major tion and further evaluation for patients of all ages, with spe- ideas of both classical and modern physics. Students can cial emphasis on geriatric patients and the care provided in gain the understanding required for majors in other sciences, both acute and long-term care facilities. including biology, chemistry, environmental science, and geology. Physics courses are also necessary for students Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women's Health) Rotation planning careers ranging from aviation and engineering to This core rotation of six weeks provides exposure to the the health sciences. Other physics courses provide an option spectrum of problems and issues associated with women's for non-science majors to satisfy general education require- health care. The learning experiences emphasize family ments while learning to better appreciate the physical uni-

Page - 121 - Academic Programs verse around them and also to be better-informed members PHS 105 of a technologically complex society living on an environ- Principles of Physics mentally challenged planet. 4 semester hours. A survey of the laws and phenomena of classical physics, Physics courses provide students the opportunity to learn including motion, force, energy, momentum, waves, and and practice rigorous, quantitative, and mathematical analy- thermodynamics. This course is algebra-based, and is ses as well as careful and precise verbal discussions. Courses intended for aviation majors. Others admitted with permis- are offered on a wide range of mathematical levels. Some sion of instructor when space allows. Three lecture periods levels require a proficiency in calculus; other levels require and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: little mathematics, but all levels expect students to have, or proficiency in high school algebra and trigonometry or develop, some ability at quantitative thinking. MAT110.

Minor in Physics PHS 201 A minimum of 18 semester hours is required, including General Physics I PHS201 and PHS202. Of these 18 semester hours at least Fall semester. 4 semester hours. six must be upper division This course is a calculus-based introduction to the laws and phenomena of classical physics, including force and motion, Physics courses energy and momentum, their conservation laws, and their oscillations. This sequence is required for chemistry majors PHS 100 and engineering students and is recommended for mathemat- Atoms to Stars ics, biology, and geology students. Three lecture periods and On demand. 3 semester hours. one two-hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: MAT175. A course designed for non-science majors. A selection of topics in physics will be discussed to give the student a PHS 202 greater understanding of the physical universe. This course General Physics II provides the background for an appreciation of the laws and Spring semester. 4 semester hours. phenomena of physics, which control the universe, from the This course is a calculus-based introduction to the laws and sub-atomic to the cosmological scale, including the scale of phenomena of classical physics, including mechanics, human existence. Topics discussed may include force and waves, light, electricity, and magnetism. This sequence is motion, energy, the nature of light, the structure of matter, required for chemistry majors and engineering students and and ideas of modern physics. Only minimal mathematics is recommended for mathematics, biology, and geology stu- will be used. dents. Three lecture periods and one two-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PHS201; corequisite: MAT176. PHS 101 Fundamental Physics I PHS 225 Fall semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. Modern Physics Students examine a survey of the laws and phenomena of Fall semester odd years. 3 semester hours. classical physics, including motion, force, energy, momen- This course covers selected concepts from early twentieth tum, waves, and thermodynamics. This course is suitable for century physics. Topics covered include special relativity, non-science majors who have a strong background in high photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, and the wave school algebra and who wish a more rigorous understanding nature of particles. Prerequisites: PHS 202 or permission of physics than provided in most courses for non-science from the instructor. majors. The course will satisfy the requirements of geology and biology majors. Students considering graduate work in PHS 300 these areas should take PHS201 and PHS202 instead. Three Physics Lab Projects lecture periods and one two-hour laboratory per week. On demand. 1-2 semester hours. Builds on students' experience in introductory labs with PHS 102 more complex and sophisticated experiments selected by Fundamental Physics II students in consultation with the instructor. Emphasis will be Spring semester, alternate years. 4 semester hours. on experimental design, analysis, and presentation of results. Students examine a survey of the laws and phenomena of The course will be available every semester on a directed classical and modern physics, including light, electricity, independent study basis. Students may work alone or in magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. This course is teams of two or three students. Prerequisite: permission of suitable for non-science majors who have a strong back- professor. ground in high school algebra and who wish a more rigorous understanding of physics than provided in most courses for PHS 310 non-science majors. This course will satisfy the require- Statics ments of geology and biology majors. Students considering On demand. 3 semester hours. graduate work in these areas should take PHS201 and Required for engineering students; involves a thorough PHS202 instead. Three lecture periods and one two-hour analysis of forces and stresses on particles, rigid bodies, laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PHS101. structures, and fluids in static equilibrium. Three lecture periods per week. Prerequisite: PHS201.

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PHS 311 come to see that people are the focus of the field. They strug- Dynamics gle to comprehend what it means to be caught in the human On demand. 3 semester hours. condition and discover that they can make choices and take Required for engineering students; involves a thorough responsibility for those choices. They develop empathy with analysis of the kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems themselves, each other, and the diverse populations who live of particles, and rigid bodies. Three lecture periods per on this planet. week. Prerequisite: PHS3 10. The program in psychology at Rocky Mountain College edu- PHS 320 cates students in the basic principles, language, and theories Relativity Theory of the science of psychology. Students learn to think critical- Fall semester, alternate years. 2 semester hours. ly, evaluating the evidence and reasoning upon which expla- Students are introduced to Einstein's theory of relativity with nations of human behavior are based. They collect data, emphasis on the special theory. Prerequisite: PHS201. design and conduct studies, interpret and apply research, and discover what that research means in the real world of peo- PHS 321 ple. When analysis is completed, they learn to communicate Quantum Theory their findings both orally and in writing. Such work prepares Spring semester, alternate years. 2 semester hours. them for graduate work in psychology. Students are introduced to quantum mechanics, including the historical evolution of the theory. Emphasis will be on Whether using statistics to support experimental research, the wave mechanical formulation of the theory and literary analysis to help explicate a psychological passage in Schrödinger's equation. Topics such as quantum tunneling a novel, or cultural history to broaden awareness of their and atoms will be analyzed. The impact of quantum theory field, students use the liberal arts as grounding for discipli- on the scientific worldview will be considered. Prerequisite: nary knowledge. PHS202. Major in Psychology PHS 325 A minimum of 30 semester hours in psychology courses is Nuclear and Particle Physics required, including PSY101, PSY205 or PSY206, PSY305, Fall semester, alternate years. 2 semester hours. PSY312, PSY410, PSY431, PSY450 (at least three semester Introduction to nuclear physics, including theory, experi- hours), PSY483, and six semester hours of psychology elec- ments, and nuclear processes, as well as a survey of modern tives. MAT210 is also required. A course in biology and a particle physics, including quantum chromodynamics. course in chemistry are recommended. Prerequisite: PHS202. Major in Psychology Education PHS 343 A minimum of 30 semester hours is required, including Classical and Modern Optics PSY101, PSY205, PSY206, PSY302, PSY305, PSY312, Spring semester odd years. 3 semester hours. PSY410, PSY420, PSY431, PSY450 (at least three semester This course covers concepts in geometrical and modern hours), and PSY483. In addition, students must complete all optics. Topics covered include reflection, refraction, disper- of the requirements of the professional education program sion, image formation, diffraction, superposition, interfer- for secondary teaching (grades 5-12) as described in the ence, and polarization. Prerequisites: PHS 202 or permission "education" section of the catalog. from the instructor. Minor in Psychology PHS 347 A minimum of 21 semester hours is required, including Introduction to Health Physics PSY101, PSY205 or PSY206, PSY410, and 12 credits of Fall semester even years. 3 semester hours. psychology electives. This course is an introduction to radiation physics and the biological effects of radiation exposure. Topics covered Minor in Psychology Education include atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, interac- A minimum of 21 semester hours is required including tion of radiation with matter, radiation dosimetry, and the PSY101, PSY205, PSY206, PSY302, PSY410, and biological effects of radiation. Prerequisites: PHS 202 or PSY420. PSY312, and PSY431 are recommended. In addi- permission from the instructor. tion, students must complete all of the requirements of the professional education program for secondary teaching Political Science (grades 5-12) as described in the "Education" section of the For course listings, see "political science" in the table of con- catalog. tents. Psychology courses Psychology Linda Scott DeRosier, Professor PSY 101 Barbara Vail, Professor General Psychology Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Psychology reflects the study of human behavior. Whether A survey of the field of psychology investigating such topics describing, explaining or predicting this behavior, students as learning, motivation, human development, personality,

Page - 123 - Academic Programs social psychology, and physiological psychology. In order to PSY 305 make inquiry into any academic discipline, the student must Abnormal Psychology first learn the language and methodology of that discipline; Spring semester. 3 semester hours. the field of psychology is no exception. Therefore, this This course reviews the history of mental illness from a course will include the study of major psychological theo- western perspective, and surveys the types of research used ries, terminology, and investigative methods, as well as lim- in the field. The symptoms, causes, and treatment of the ited opportunity to apply those methods. major mental disorders are investigated from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY101. PSY/SOC 201 Social Psychology PSY 306 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Personality Theories Students study the behavior of individuals as it is controlled, Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. influenced, or limited by the sociocultural environment, Designed to facilitate inquiry into the psychological theories social interaction, and basic interrelations of the individual, of personality. Students will explore the basic concepts society, and culture. This course is designed to enable stu- underlying major theories as well as apply those theories to dents to see themselves as both shaping and being shaped by hypothetical cases. Students will demonstrate a basic under- their culture. Attention is also focused on inclusion and standing of the fundamental principles underlying theories diversity. Prerequisite: PSY101. of personalities. Prerequisite: PSY101.

PSY 205 PSY 312 Human Development I Behavior Management Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Students examine a study of human growth from conception Students review behavior management techniques and ther- to puberty. Physical, cognitive, personality, and social devel- apies. Principles of operant conditioning and classical condi- opment will be investigated from theoretical and practical tioning are investigated in depth. The student will be able to perspectives. The student will explore stages of human use behavioral principles appropriately and understand the development through adolescence, be able to apply the ethical issues involved. Prerequisite: PSY101. major developmental theories, and make better choices as a parent or teacher. PSY 315 Community Problems/Contemporary Issues PSY 206 in Psychology Human Development II Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Provides students with the opportunity to research common Students examine a study of human development from adoles- issues facing mental health practitioners in today's society. cence through the lifespan, which makes use of recent Students will read conflicting arguments on each issue, write research studies in physical, cognitive, personality, and social a paper from each perspective, and explore their own biases development. The student will demonstrate a basic under- in regard to a series of issues. Prerequisite: PSY101. standing of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that occur as people move through the stages of adulthood. PSY 342 Psychology and The Soul PSY 212 Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Family Dynamics This course, delivered online, with some face-to-face ses- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. sions, is designed as an introduction of faith and psychology This course is a study of the main theories of family systems, concepts and theories through the development of current family patterns, and family-of-origin work. Material studied philosophers and psychologists. The focus is to explore con- will be taken from required texts, articles obtained at the cepts, theories and research that support the reunification of library, and class activities. The course will require some faith and psychological understanding of thought and behav- knowledge of the therapy models utilized in psychotherapy. ior. Attention will be given to methods of spiritual and psy- Prerequisite: PSY101. chosocial review of life development and methods of inter- viewing. Among authors work to be explored are Frattaroli, PSY/EDC 302 Schumacher, Wilber, Vaughan and Kabat-Zin. Prerequisites: Educational Psychology PSY101 or PSY205 or PSY206. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This course is designed to aid the student in continuing to PSY/PEH 343 develop an understanding of human behavior, especially as Psychology of Physical Activity and Exercise that understanding applies to elementary and secondary Fall semester. 3 semester hours. classrooms. Emphasis will be on why and how human learn- The purpose of this course is to promote understanding of ing takes place and how that learning relates to schools and psychological theory, research, and intervention strategies in teaching situations where the needs of each student must be psychology of physical activity and exercise. In studying considered. The course also includes participation in and the both theory and practice, students are expected to develop analysis of interpersonal relations and communication skills. their own views and ideas within the realm of their chosen Prerequisites: PSY205 or PSY206. field. The exchange and development of ideas is encouraged

Page - 124 - Academic Programs and at the same time grounded in the current knowledge base psychological tests. The student will become acquainted in this field. Students are expected to undertake extensive with the strengths and weaknesses of the major tests in use reviews within various health fields. Prerequisite: PSY101. today. Prerequisites: PSY101 and MAT210.

PSY/PEH 344 PSY 450 Sports Psychology Internship Spring semester. 3 semester hours. Fall and spring semesters. 1-12 semester hours. Sport psychology is the scientific study of people and their An applied course in which interviewing techniques, listen- behavior in sport, and is concerned with the psychological ing skills, observation and assessment procedures, and coun- determinants of behavior in movement situations, as well as seling skills will be reviewed and practiced at a local agency. the psychological effects of sport engagement. This course Observation of the student and feedback on developing skills would address the fundamental areas within sports psychol- will be shared throughout the training program. Pass/no pass ogy, including, but not be limited to, the following topics - grading. Contract is required. Prerequisites: PSY305; and motivation, attributions, imagery, goal setting, confidence, PSY306 or PSY483. attentional focus, team cohesion, leadership, anxiety and stress. Students taking this course will be expected to PSY 483 demonstrate understanding of, and the application of the Psychological Counseling topic when coaching children and youth. Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Students examine the theories and techniques used in the PSY 360 field of counseling. The course includes the discussion of History of Psychology psychopathologies, cultural diversity, privacy issues, coun- Spring semesters, alternate years. 3 semester hours. selor ethics, professionalism, and personality characteristics This course provides a detailed study of the important foun- of both counselor and client as well as the effects of these dation of the science and art of psychology. Students will issues on the counseling process. Prerequisites: PSY101 plus understand the history of the major fields of clinical psychol- six additional semester hours in psychology. ogy, psychometrics, physiological psychology, sensation perception, learning, and motivation. Prerequisites: PSY101 PSY 490 and junior standing. Seminar in Physiological Psychology Alternate spring semesters. 3 semester hours. PSY 410 This course provides a study of the anatomical, biochemical, Experimental Psychology and physiological aspects of human psychology. Students Fall semester. 3 semester hours. will have a detailed knowledge of the anatomy of the human Designed to acquaint the student with various methods used brain and nervous system, and understand the biochemical in psychological research. The student will learn to evaluate principles that relate to the human nervous system and the the quality of research, will design and execute various types physiology involved in phenomena such as sleep, memory, of research, and will be able to document research using schizophrenia, and depression. Prerequisites: PSY101, one APA guidelines. Prerequisites: PSY101 and MAT210. course in biology or one course in chemistry.

PSY 420 PSY 499 Methods and Materials Independent Study Teaching Psychology in the Secondary School On demand. 1-3 semester hours. On demand. 2 semester hours. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue This course requires focused study and consultation with a independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation public school psychology teacher or other acceptable profes- with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should sional. Hours will be arranged in consultation with the con- be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of tent area professor, the secondary education professor, the 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. student, and the professional mentor. This course deals with teaching high school psychology. Particular attention is Sociology and Anthropology focused on diverse and at-risk student populations. Methods Ronald P. Cochran, Professor of teaching psychology, reviewing psychology texts for con- tent appropriate to various grade levels, and the use of tech- The goal of the sociology/anthropology major is to develop nology in the classroom constitute majors parts of the students' sociocultural imaginations: to understand how, and course. Attention is also given to the performance of to what extent, individuals' behavior is influenced by others research in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: admission in their society and those who share their culture. The objec- to the teacher education program, senior standing. tive is to have students apply the many theories in this para- digm to various social phenomena, such as conformity, PSY 431 deviance, family, stratification, prehistory, evolution, social Psychological Testing and Assessment welfare, cultures other than their own, and their own culture. Spring semester. 3 semester hours. This course provides an introduction to the theory and prac- tice of testing and clinical assessment procedures. Emphasis will be on the development and standardization of current

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Major in Sociology and Anthropology SOC 240 A minimum of 30 semester hours is required, including Archaeology and Prehistory SOC101 or SOC242, SOC240 or SOC/BIO241, SOC324, Fall semester. 3 semester hours. SOC409, SOC477, and social science courses in one of the Students survey archaeological techniques and world prehis- following related fields: tory. The Old World is defined as the paleolithic, mesolithic, and neolithic ages; and the origin of cities and development Psychology Option: (6 semester hours) one lower-division of civilization is explored. The New World is defined as the psychology course and one upper-division psychology migration from Asia, archaic cultures, epipaleolithic adapta- course before SOC477. Recommended psychology courses: tions, and development of cities and civilization in Central PSY101 and PSY306. and South America.

Economics Option: (6 semester hours) one lower-division SOC/BIO 241 economics course and one upper-division economics course Biological Anthropology before SOC477. Recommended economics courses: Spring semester. 3 semester hours. ECO202 and ECO345. History of the theory of evolution, including the modern synthetic theory of evolution, population genetics, hominoid Political Science Option: (6 semester hours) one lower-divi- evolution from the Miocene hominids to Homo sapiens, pri- sion political science course and one upper-division political mate ethnology, and sociobiology. science course before SOC477. Recommended political sci- ence courses: POL101 and POL301. SOC 242 Cultural Anthropology Note: Courses in a second social science major meet the Spring semester. 3 semester hours. related field requirement. Courses taken in a minor field can Students are introduced to anthropological analysis of only be used to fulfill both the related field requirement and human behavior. Topics will include a cross-cultural exami- the minor requirement if the student exceeds the hour nation of the systemic relations among economic, social, requirement for the minor by six semester hours. For exam- political, and religious behaviors in various cultures. ple, a student majoring in sociology and anthropology with a minor in psychology must take an extra six semester hours SOC 244/ART 245 of psychology or fulfill the related field's requirement in eco- Introduction to Flint Knapping I nomics or political science. 3 semester hours. Students manufacture a variety of stone tools to learn about Minor in Sociology and Anthropology the evolution of prehistoric technology. Obsidian, flint, and A minimum of 18 semester hours is required, with at least bottle glass are worked with stone, antler, bone, and wood to nine at the upper-division level, or six semester hours at the fashion arrowheads, spear points, knives, and scrapers. upper-division level if SOC324 is completed. Normally offered May term. Non¬refundable materials fee required. Preference to majors and minors is given. This Sociology courses course may be taken either at the lower-division level or at the upper-division level, but not both. SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology SOC 310 Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Social Stratification Students examine the nature of the sociological perspective, Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. macro- and micro-sociological theory, and sociological Students examine the causes and consequences of the differ- methodology and research. Society's social organization, ential distribution of power, property, and prestige within social structure, social interaction, socialization, social insti- social groups. Consideration is given to conservative as well tutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, eth- as radical sociological perspectives on social stratification. nic and racial minorities, gender, the family, education, reli- Prerequisite: SOC101 or SOC242. gion, and other topics from a sociological perspective are also explored. SOC 317 Archaeological Dig in Israel SOC/PSY 201 Summer semester. 6 semester hours. Social Psychology Students must register for 3 credits each in two of the depart- Fall semester. 3 semester hours. mental areas in which this course is offered. Those areas are Students study the behavior of individuals as it is controlled, history, philosophy and religious thought, and sociology. influenced, or limited by the sociocultural environment, Students are afforded the opportunity to participate in the social interaction, and basic interrelations of the individual, archaeological excavations at Bethsaida in Israel for three society, and culture. This course is designed to enable stu- weeks. They learn the techniques of excavating, recording, dents to see themselves as both shaping and being shaped by dating, and evaluating finds while exploring the history of their culture. Attention is also focused on inclusion and the region through visits to other archaeological and Biblical diversity. Prerequisite: PSY101. sites and through daily lectures. Living accommodations are provided at an Israeli kibbutz where the students intermingle with kibbutzim, gain first-hand experience of kibbutz living,

Page - 126 - Academic Programs and interview people who have lived for many years in the SOC 350 kibbutz. Several days are spent in Jerusalem where the Social Welfare opportunity is provided to visit Christian sites. Students are Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. taken to the University of Bethlehem to hear a lecture on the Students will examine the purposes, philosophy, methods, Arab situation and to interview Palestinian Arab students. and values governing the establishment of welfare programs in response to social problems. This course provides a sur- SOC 321 vey of social service practice in various social agencies, such Criminology as probation, parole, education, welfare, mental health, and Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. institutional care. This course focuses on the nature and extent of crime and delinquency: an historical survey of explanatory theories SOC 353 focusing on the economic, social, and psychological causes Introduction to Social Work of criminal behavior; and current methods of treatment, pol- Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. icy, and prevention. Prerequisite: SOC101. This course will provide the student with a general under- standing of the professional field of social work and social SOC 324 work practice. The roles and functions of the professional History of Sociological and Anthropological Theory social worker, as well as intervention strategies, will be Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. addressed. The course will also acquaint students with A study of the historical development of the fields of anthro- important historical developments in, and the evolution of, pology and sociology with an emphasis on the contributions social work as a profession. Students will learn from a vari- of both classical and modern social theorists in the develop- ety of social workers from many different fields of social ment of key concepts in the study of social and cultural work. behavior. Prerequisite: SOC101 or SOC242. SOC 384 SOC 340 Evolution of Social Stratification Indians of North America Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. The objective of this course is to muse about how the wide- This course provides a study of the characteristics and diver- spread modern phenomenon of social stratification original- sity of traditional American Indian cultures, including pre- ly evolved. While humans lived as egalitarian hunters and history; the development of cultural areas; and the econom- gatherers for 99% of their history, and all scientifically stud- ic, social, religious, and aesthetic differences within these ied hunters and gatherers have an egalitarian social structure, areas. Students will examine a historical overview of Indian- no one knows how unequal power and wealth developed. White relations and contemporary American Indian life. How did societies in which having more than others, or try- Prerequisite: SOC242. ing to tell others what to do, were considered sure signs of insanity, change into stratified societies? This course SOC 342 explores ideas that chiefdoms, intermediate between tribes Deviance and states, hold some answers because they are the first to Spring semester. 3 semester hours. achieve non-kin based organization with stratified power This course investigates deviant (normative and statistical) and wealth. social behavior. A variety of psychological, economic, soci- ological, and anthropological theories are used to analyze SOC 409 the causes, consequences, and social responses to behaviors Social Research such as sexual violence, suicide, mental illness, illegal drug Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. use, homosexuality, and heterosexual deviance. Students complete an independent research project based on course material on the theory, methodology, practice, and SOC 344/ART 345 ethics of social science research. Prerequisite: SOC324. Introduction to Flint Knapping II Summer semester. 3 semester hours. SOC 450 Students manufacture a variety of stone tools to learn about Internship the evolution of prehistoric technology. Obsidian, flint, and On demand. 1-12 semester hours. bottle glass are worked with stone, antler, bone, and wood to This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- fashion arrowheads, spear points, knives, and scrapers. lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- Requirements for SOC344 are the same as for SOC244 with ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career the addition of either 1) a ten-page research paper on prehis- services. The internship should relate to the student's major toric paleolithic tool manufacturing, or 2) the manufacture of or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisite: punch struck blade (upper paleolithic) tools. Normally junior or senior standing. offered May term. Non-refundable materials fee required. Preference to majors and minors. This course may be taken SOC 477 either at the lower-division level or at the upper-division Sociocultural Analysis of Related Social Science Theory level, but not both. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students write a major paper in which they present elements of social science thought from the related social science

Page - 127 - Academic Programs courses and connect this body of thought to traditions of six semester hours selected from the following: THR135, sociological and anthropological thought. Prerequisites: one THR245, THR336, or THR391. lower-division and one upper-division course in a related social science field: psychology, economics, or political sci- Minor in Theatre Arts ence. SOC324 is recommended. A minimum of 19 semester hours is required, including THR101, THR131, THR132, THR135, THR291, THR433, SOC 499 and THR434. Independent Study On demand. 1-3 semester hours. Minor in Theatre Arts Education This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue A minimum of 27 semester hours is required, including independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation THR101, THR131, THR132, THR203, THR242 or with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should THR434, THR250, THR253, THR420, and THR433. In be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of addition, students must complete the professional education 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. program for secondary teaching (grades 5-12) as described in the "education" section of the catalog. Theatre Arts Linaya L. Leaf, Professor Theatre Arts courses Gearld B. Roe, Professor Sarah Myers, Assistant Professor THR 101 Introduction to Theatre The College's theatre program provides students with a lib- Spring semester. 3 semester hours. eral arts-based theatre education. Students explore their This course provides a survey of the unique world of live many faces through different characters they play using the theatre. Students will examine theatre as an art, exploring its creative process. The program encourages all students on various components: the actor, the playwright, the designer, campus to participate in theatre productions. It is hoped that the director, the dramatic structure, and the history of the- students will develop a lifelong passion for this collaborative atre. Emphasis will be placed on students exploring the basic art form. By its very nature, theatre is multi-disciplinary. skills necessary for performance onstage. Students will be required to present both a monologue and duet acting scene The theatre program provides both majors and non-majors for the course, as well as to critically review the performanc- with experience as performers, technical contributors, and es of their peers and the current productions. audience members. Whether building performance skills through the use of the imagination, the senses, emotion, THR 110 movement, and voice or learning the technical side of theater Introduction to Cinema through set, lighting, and costume design, students use the Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. dramatic text as the basis for analysis. Both the canon and This course is taught only in conjunction with the Rocky emerging multi¬cultural texts are considered. Freshman Experience. This course provides an introduction to the art of the cinema. Topics include history, genre, acting Theatre arts offers one major discipline, with two areas of and directing styles, and the industry's response to cultural emphasis, and two minors. Students may focus on perform- issues. ance or technical production. Either emphasis provides intensive professional training while preparing students for THR 131 graduate school in theatre. Students must select their empha- Technical Production sis by the end of the sophomore year. The theatre teaching Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. minor, in conjunction with state requirements, qualifies the Students examine a practical approach to the fundamentals student to teach theatre in the secondary school. The non- of technical theatre. The course includes becoming familiar teaching minor emphasizes general knowledge of theatre with tools, equipment, and the technology used in stage con- production, literature, and history. struction. Construction projects are required.

Major in Theatre, Performance Emphasis THR 132 A minimum of 42 semester hours is required, including Acting I: Beginning Acting THR132, THR232, THR240, THR242, THR250, THR253, Fall semester. 3 semester hours. THR335, three semesters of THR291, THR433, THR434, The student receives the fundamental skills and techniques THR435 and THR483. Also required are electives totaling for an in-depth exploration of the acting process. Through six semester hours selected from the following: THR135, monologue and scene work, improvisations and exercises, THR203, THR230, THR347, THR432. students will learn to communicate effectively with others on and off stage. Areas of concentration include the develop- Major in Theatre, Technical Emphasis ment of self-awareness, vocal production, physical flexibili- A minimum of 43 semester hours is required, including ty, and emotional exploration. THR101; THR131; THR235; THR242; THR250; THR253; four semesters of THR291 or THR391; two of the following three courses: THR310, THR315, or THR320; THR433; THR434; and THR483. Also required are electives totaling

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THR 135 THR 240 Stage Makeup Voice and Diction Fall semester. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students receive practical training in the design and applica- Fundamental concepts of vocal production are examined. tion of theatrical make-up. Class projects will include stan- Students take an in-depth look at the vocal mechanism and dard, corrective, animal, fantasy, monster, and other make- its importance to the live stage performance. The course pre- ups. pares the student to effectively produce audible, intelligible speech. Each student will become proficient utilizing THR 203 "Standard Stage" speech. Creative Drama Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. THR/ENG 242 Creative drama is a student-centered, process-oriented form Modern Dramatic Literature of drama in which the focus is on the personal development Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. of the participant. Students do drama exercises, which help Focusing on script analysis, students consider diverse trends them to develop skills in building character, relating to a set- in play-writing and theatrical performances over the past ting, improvisation, story dramatization, social drama, and hundred years as viewed through the works of the major applications of this process for more formal theatre work. playwrights of Europe and the United States. Trends studied Students create five scenes with fellow students, performing include realism, expressionism, surrealism, cubism, and roles in those scenes before class peers. This course fulfills absurdism. This course encourages cross-cultural under- the general education requirement for fine arts. standing.

THR /ART/MUS 215 THR 245 Creativity Scene Painting Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Spring semester, alternate odd years. 3 semester hours. This course approaches creativity as a skill to develop, not as An overview of various painting techniques used in a theatri- a magical gift bestowed on a few select people. The last cal setting. These may include, but are not limited to: wood- three weeks of the course will be devoted to a large-scale graining, marble, brick, and stenciling. A fee for materials project in an area chosen by the student at the time of regis- will be charged. tration. Two important elements of the course involve a spe- cific style of journaling, and a weekly artist's date. Through THR 247 the activities in this course, students will bring a higher Puppetry degree of creativity to their daily lives. This course may be On demand. 3 semester hours. taken either at the lower-division level or at the upper-divi- The course examines the use of puppets in educational, sion level, but not both. recreational, therapeutic, and religious settings. Design, con- struction, and manipulation of various kinds of puppets will THR 230 be covered. Students will be given opportunities to develop Movement for Theatre performance skills through theatrical processes. While the On demand. 3 semester hours. course will focus on fundamentals, students will be encour- In this course, the focus is on the principles, practices, and aged to pursue their special puppetry interests and needs. exercises in body technique and stage movement. The stu- dent learns concentration, centering, balance, agility, and THR 250 movement skills through various techniques. Directing I Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. THR 232 This course provides an introductory study of the numerous Acting II: Characterization functions of a stage director from play selection to the final Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. performance, emphasizing the development of directorial This course builds upon the principles developed in Acting I. skills. Students will direct a one-act play. It stretches the actor's range by exploring methods of creat- ing a character. Scene analysis is examined to discover the THR/ENG 253 essence of the character clarifying motivation and intention. Classical Dramatic Literature Selected scenes from realistic texts by Chekhov, Ibsen, Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Strindberg, and Shaw will be incorporated. Prerequisite: Focusing on script analysis, this course provides a chrono- THR132. logical study of the major theatrical periods of dramatic lit- erature from the emergence of Greek tragedy in the fifth cen- THR 235 tury BC to the development of European realism in the late Drafting for the Stage nineteenth century. The course also encourages cross-cultur- Fall semester, even years. 3 semester hours. al understanding. A study of the drafting skills and techniques required for technicians and designers. Time will be spent in the study of THR 291 hand-drafting as well as computer-aided drafting. Theatre Practicum Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Students participate in theatre productions under the super-

Page - 129 - Academic Programs vision of the theatre faculty. Credit may be given for light- THR 420 ing, set construction, house management, costuming, public- Methods and Materials ity, and more. Grades are on a pass/no pass basis only. Teaching Theatre Arts in the Secondary School On demand. 3 semester hours. THR 310 This course requires focused study and consultation with a Lighting Design public school theatre teacher or other acceptable profession- Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. al. Hours will be arranged in consultation with the content This course provides a study of the principles, technology, area professor, the secondary education professor, the stu- and aesthetics of designing stage lighting. Practical applica- dent, and the professional mentor. This course provides a tion is emphasized. Prerequisite: THR131. study of curriculum development and theatre production in the secondary school. Students study production possibilities THR 315 within various educational settings. Students also explore Scene Design methods for creating instructional and motivational curricu- Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. la. Prerequisites: admission to the teacher education pro- This advanced course examines the principles and aesthetics gram, senior standing. of generating practical, working designs for the modern stage. Requirements include several models and their justifi- THR 432 cations. Prerequisite: THR1 31. Audition Preparation On demand. 3 semester hours. THR 320 Cold readings, prepared auditions, and the interview will be Costuming for The Stage scrutinized. Upon completion of this course, students will be On demand. 3 semester hours. equipped to present diversified auditions. Effective resumes This course will investigate the role of costumes in theatri- and photographs will be examined. Prerequisite: THR132. cal production. Topics include costume history, color theory, and light/fabric relationships. Practical designs and con- THR 433 struction projects will be completed. Prerequisite: THR131. Theatre History I Beginnings through Neoclassicism THR 335 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Acting III: Shakespearean Techniques This course provides a chronological study of the history of Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. theatre from its origins to the 1850s. Critical theories, repre- Students will explore and apply the techniques necessary for sentative plays, and the physical conditions that contributed the preparation and performance of Shakespeare. The focus to the mainstream of theatrical history will be covered. of the work is on thorough script and verse analysis, inter- pretation, voice, and movement. Acting monologues and THR 434 several scenes are required. Prerequisite: THR232. Theatre History II Romanticism to The Present THR 336 Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Rendering for The Stage This course provides a chronological study of the history of Spring semester, alternate even years. 3 semester hours. theatre from Darwinism through modern drama. Critical the- A study of the media and techniques used to present a the- ories, representative plays, physical conditions, theatrical atrical design. Practical application in rendering a scenic, conventions, and cultural and social movements, which lighting, and costume design. Prerequisite: ART101. affect the mainstream of theatrical history, will be covered.

THR 347 THR 435 Musical Theatre Acting IV On demand. 3 semester hours. Period Acting Styles This course provides an introduction to musical theatre. Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Study includes such topics as musical conventions historical Students examine and perform fundamental styles of move- perspectives, act-ability of musical numbers and staging of ment and expression dictated by specific historical periods. numbers. The course will culminate in an evening perform- Prerequisites: THR335. ance of prepared audition numbers. THR 440 THR 391 Performance/Design Advanced Theatre Practicum On demand. 1-3 semester hours. Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. Performance Emphasis: Students prepare and perform a Students participate in theatre productions under the super- major role in a Rocky Mountain College production. Each vision of the theatre faculty. Credit may be given for light- role must be approved and supervised by faculty. A daily ing, set construction, house management, costuming, and rehearsal and performance journal and a major character publicity. Each project will be given a letter grade. analysis paper are required. The paper will address the role Prerequisite: permission of professor. being undertaken and how it fits into the thematic structure of the piece, as well as how the actor applies the arc of the character in performance. Credit is dependent on role. This

Page - 130 - Academic Programs course is repeatable to a maximum of three credits. Design THR 490 Emphasis: Students will prepare a design for a major ele- Seminar ment in a Rocky Mountain College production. A daily jour- On demand. 1-3 semester hours. nal during the building process and technical rehearsals is Selected topics in theatre are explored. needed. A critical paper is required, addressing struggles and successes within the process. Credit is dependent on devel- THR 499 opment and creation of the design. Independent Study On demand. 1-3 semester hours. THR 450 This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue Internship independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation On demand. 1-12 semester hours. with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should This course is a guided work experience in an already estab- be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of lished place of business. The student must arrange the intern- 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. ship in agreement with the instructor and the office of career services. The internship should relate to the student's major or minor area of study. Contract is required. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing.

THR 471 Shakespeare Spring semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Students are provided with an advanced examination of rep- resentative Shakespearean plays. Emphasis is placed equal- ly on script analysis and the acting process.

THR 483 Senior Project On demand. 3 semester hours. A course designed for the senior as a culmination of study in his/her area of concentration. Theatre faculty must approve and supervise each project. Requirements for this course can be met in one of four ways: • Acting: A student will act a major role in a full-length play. Journals and analysis required; • Directing: A student will direct a full-length play during Rocky Mountain College's main season. Journals and analysis required; • Play writing: A student will write a play and arrange for a public reading of that play. Journals and analysis required; • Technical: A student must complete a design for lights, cos- tumes, and/or sets for a Rocky Mountain College or Billings Studio Theatre production. Journals and analysis required.

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President Executive Assistant to the President ...... Pam Erickson Michael R. Mace, BS Secretary ...... Jenn Feiock Director of News and Information ...... Dan Burkhart, BA Publications Coordinator ...... OPEN Content Manager/Collegiate Photographer ...... David Shumway, BS Executive Director of Title III ...... Anthony Piltz, BS, MAc, CMA, CFM, CPA Executive Director of Human Resources ...... N. Greg Kohn, BA, MM, PHR Human Resources Administrator ...... Cindy Hessler, BS Administrator of the Institute for Peace Studies ...... Cindy Kunz, AA Office Assistant ...... OPEN

Academic Vice President / Provost Associate Academic Vice President ...... Barbara Vail, BA, MS, PhD Anthony Piltz, BS, MAc, CMA, Administrative Assistant ...... Shanna Semmens CFM, CPA Associate Vice President and Director Services for Academic Success (SAS) ...... Jane Van Dyk, BA, PhD Academic Specialist ...... Bob Ketchum, BS Academic Specialist ...... Elizabeth McNamer, BA, MA, MA, EdD Academic Specialist ...... Robyn Cummings, BS, MEd SAS Administrative Assistant/Academic Specialist ...... Mary Reiter, BS, MS Director of Aviation ...... Daniel G. Hargrove, BS, MS Flight Simulator and Training Manager ...... Gary Steubs, BA PT Flight Simulator Instructors...... Brad Koch, BS, Josh McDowell, BS Andrea Robinson, BS; Jessica Smith Computer Testing Administrator (Aviation) ...... Diane Cochran, BS Director of Flight Operations ...... Chris Wiens, BS Assistant Director of Flight Operations / Chief Flight Instructor . . . . Paul Thigpen, BS Office Manager, Flight Operations ...... Sharon Klem FT Flight Instructor ...... Matthew Cichosz, BS PT Flight Instructors ...... Aaron Andren, BS; Ryan Baer, BS Chelsie Farmer; Lindsay Gray; Traase Lear, BS; Josh McDowell, BS Andrea Robinson, BS; Jessica Smith; Chuck Sowell, BS; Doug Thorne Director of Maintenance ...... Doug Erickson A&P Mechanic ...... Trevor Smith Director of Equestrian Studies Program ...... Scott Neuman, BA Director of Library ...... Bill Kehler, BS, MLS Assistant Director of Library ...... Bobbi Otte, BA, MLS Library Associate ...... Bethany Dopp, BA Library Assistant ...... Alice Cachat-O’Reilly, BA, MLS Director of International Programs ...... Michael West, BA, MA Institutional Research Analyst ...... Erik Willborg, BS, MS Director of the Physician Assistant Program Associate Professor ...... Robert Wilmouth, BA, MD Co-Medical Director / Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Program ...... David Klein, BA, MD Co-Medical Director / Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Program ...... Jeffrey Lakier, M.B.Ch, M.D., F.C.P. Administrative Assistant ...... Deb Hayter, AA Director of Clinical Education / Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies ...... Patti States, BA, MD Assistant to the Director of Clinical Education ...... Eric Hart, BS Admissions Counselor for Graduate Programs ...... Margia Pretlow, BS Professor of Allied Health ...... Claire Oakley, BA, PhD Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies ...... John Fields, BS, MPAS Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies . Dwight Harley, BS, MS, BS, PA-C Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies . . . . M. Kelley McCormick, MSPAS

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Director of Educational Leadership and Distance Elementary Education ...... Stephanie “Stevie” Schmitz, BS, MS, EdD Assistant Director of Educational Leadership and Distance Elementary Education ...... Christine Unquera, BS Director of Academic Computing ...... Dan Wolters, BS, MS Linux System Administrator ...... Andrew Niemantsverdriet Director of Title III ...... Tom Kalakay, BSc, MSc, PhD

Chief Financial Officer Senior Accountant ...... Kathy McKibbin, BS, CPA Carol Jensen, BS, CPA Accountant II ...... Carol George, BA, MA, MS Accountant I ...... Tracy Czudak, BS Accounting Clerk II (Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator) . . . . . Vicki Montgomery Accounting Clerk I (Accounts Payable, Student Payroll) ...... Sara Loch Cashier ...... Ann Thomas

Vice President for Director of Financial Assistance ...... Jessica Francischetti, BA Enrollment Services Financial Assistance Counselor I ...... Coleen Schultz Lisa Browning, BA, MBA Financial Assistance Counselor II ...... Martha Thompson Accounts Receivable Representative ...... Pam Turner-Milligan, BS Director of Student Records ...... Carole Peterson Transcript Coordinator ...... Geralyn Hill Student Records Clerk ...... Marlene Arney Director of Admissions ...... Kelly Edwards, BS, MA Administrative Assistant /Events Coordinator ...... Toni Romersa Information and Application Manager ...... Matthew McGowan, BS Admissions Counselor ...... Scott Kunz BA, BS Admissions Counselor ...... Austin Mapston, BA Admissions Counselor ...... OPEN Admissions Counselor ...... Meghan Oliver, BS Transfer Coordinator ...... Kelsey Larson, BS Director of Administrative Computing ...... Kellee Pierce, AA Assistant to Director of Administrative Computing ...... Dave Gulbrandson, BA

Vice President / Office Manager for Student Life ...... Teresa Rowen, BA Dean of Student Life Athletic Director ...... Robert Beers, BS Brad Nason, BS, MS Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Information Director ...... Austin Tait, BS Graduate Assistant for Athletic Department ...... Josie Evans Head Varsity Women's Volleyball Coach ...... Laurie Kelly, BS Asst. Volleyball Coach II ...... Hailey Pearce, BS Head Varsity Women's Basketball Coach ...... Brian Henderson, BS Head Junior Varsity Women's Basketball Coach ...... Austin Tait, BS Graduate Assistant (Women’s Basketball) ...... Liz Lewis Head Varsity Men's Basketball Coach ...... Bill Dreikosen, BA, MEd Graduate Assistant ( Men's Basketball) ...... Len Wilkins Head Junior Varsity Men’s Basketball Coach ...... Wes Keller, BS Head Varsity Cross Country / Track Coac ...... Alan King, BS Head Varsity Men's and Women's Golf Coach ...... Randy Northrop, BA Director of Soccer Operations ...... Richard Duffy, BUS, MM Assistant Soccer Coach I (Women’s Soccer) ...... Kevin Luse Assistant Soccer Coach II99 (Women’s Soccer)...... Jared Dickerson Interim Head Varsity Football Coach ...... Brian Armstrong, MEd Varsity Football Offensive Coordinator ...... BJ Robertson, MA Varsity Football Defensive Coordinator ...... Matt Hollowell, BS, M.Ed. Graduate Assistants (Football) ...... Justin Bernhardt, BS; Danny Compton Markus Mayo Page - 133 - Administration and Staff

Head Varsity Men's and Women's Skiing Coach ...... Jerry Wolf, BA Graduate Assistant (Skiing) ...... OPEN Athletic Trainer ...... Shelly Turner, BS, MS Graduate Assistant to Athletic Trainer ...... OPEN Director of Intramurals/Outdoor Recreation ...... Tim Lohrenz, BA, MA Counselor ...... Cynthia Hutchinson, BA, MS, LCPC Director of Career Services ...... Blaire Martin Brush, BS College Chaplain / Director of Campus Ministries and Church Relations ...... Kristi Foster, BA, MDiv Nurse ...... Audrey Jurovich, RN Director of Housing and Residence Life ...... Katie Minick, BS, MSW Residence Director (Anderson) ...... Zach Renstrom Residence Director (Rimview) ...... Jessica Siegfried-Gruensfelder, BS, BA Residence Director (Widenhouse) ...... Lindsay Rossmiller, BA Jorgenson Apartment Manager Discipline Coordinator ...... Jade Kost Campus Safety and Programming Coordinator ...... Jayme Green, BA Student Activities Programmer ...... Heather Grotbo Director of Central Operations ...... Leon Bruner, BA Director of Facility Services ...... Terry Steiner, BA Office and Staff Assistant, ...... Crystal Voss Engineer ...... Bill Defferding Mechanical Technician ...... Bob Thomas Assistant Technician / Groundskeeper ...... Matt Rockeman, BA Carpenter ...... Bill Kimmerle PT Carpenter ...... George Grossi Custodial Supervisor ...... Joanne Bohlman Rimview Maintenance / Custodian ...... Evelyn Defferding Custodial Staff ...... Dianna Andrews, Lori Look, Terry Look Don Louis, Teri McWilliams, Earl Tate, Laurie Thompson PT Custodial Staff ...... Carl Kershner, Marty Wallace Operations Director Fortin Center ...... Gail Nutting Coordinator of Conferences and Camps ...... Wes Keller, BS Secretary for Fortin Center / Conferences and Camps ...... Nona Ouellette

Vice President for Executive Director of Development ...... Shari VanDelinder, BA Resource Development Office Manager ...... Deb Faw, BS Kathy Sabol, BA, MEd Development Accountant / Database Manager ...... Justin Rehklau Director of Major Gifts ...... Bob FitzGerald, BA, MBA Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Relations ...... Vicki Davison, BS Director of Planned Giving ...... Obert Undem, BA, MBA, JD Outreach and Development Coordinator ...... Jesse Murphy, BA, BS

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Associate Academic Arts and Humanities Vice President Jacqueline Dundas Barbara Vail Division Chair

Art Communications Studies English Foreign Languages and Literature History History and Political Science IDS Music Native American Studies Philosophy and Religious Thought Sociology/Anthropology Theatre Arts

Sciences and Mathematics John Barbaro Division Chair

Biology Chemistry/Biochemistry Computer Science and Information Technology Environmental Science and Studies Geology Mathematics Physics

Professional Studies Dan Hargrove Division Chair

Bachelor’s Programs Applied Management Aviation Business Administration and Accounting Education Equestrian Studies Library Physical Education and Health Psychology

Master’s Programs Accountancy Educational Leadership Physician Assistant Program

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Daniel Albrecht, Professor of Biology (2002). BA, St. John P. Fields, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Olaf College. MS, University of North Dakota. Studies (2008). BS, University of Oklahoma. PhD, University of New Mexico. MPAS, University of Nebraska. James D. Anderson, Assistant Professor of Business Stephen Germic, Associate Professor of English (2007). Administration/Economics (1999). BS, Rocky B.A. . PhD, Wayne State Mountain College. CMT. University. Toby S. Anderson, Associate Professor of Physics (2006). Samuel J. Hamm, Assistant Professor of Music (2006). BS, Belmont University. MS, PhD, Vanderbilt BM, University of Alabama, MM, PhD, University. University of Florida. James A. Baken, Professor of Art (1990). BA, Montana Anthony “Tony” Hammond, Visiting Instructor/Director State University-Bozeman. MFA, University of of Bands (2008). BA, BM, University of New Orleans. Montana. John Barbaro, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2004). Daniel G. Hargrove, Director of Aviation/Professor of BA, The Catholic University of America. PhD, Aviation (2003). BS, US Air Force Academy. Texas A&M University. MS, Montana State University-Bozeman. Sandra L. Barz, Professor of Business Administration/ Dwight Harley, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Economics (1980). BS, MBA, University of Studies, BS, MS, Georgia College. BS, Medical Montana. CPA. College of Georgia. PA-C Karen Beiser, Assistant Professor of Business Steven Hart, Associate Professor of Music (2000). BM, Administration/Economics (2007). BA, Western Western Michigan University. MM, University of Michigan University. MBA, St. Ambrose South Dakota. PhD, University of Colorado. University. PhD, Capella University. Ulrich Hoensch, Associate Professor of Mathematics Jennifer Bratz, Assistant Professor of Music (2008). BM, (2003). MSc, Technical University Darmstadt, MM, PD, Indiana University. DMA University of Germany. PhD, Michigan State University. Colorado. Cristi H. Hunnes, Professor of Chemistry (1995). BA, Sarah Brewer, Assistant Professor of Theatre (2005). BS, Carleton College. PhD, University of at Lamar University. MFA, Western Illinois Urbana-Champaign. University. David C. Ison, Assistant Professor of Aviation (2005). BS, Christi M. Brown, Instructor of Equestrian Studies (2003). Auburn University. MS, Emory-Riddle BS, Rocky Mountain College. Aeronautical University, PhD, University of Jay Cassel, Professor of Religious Thought (1983). BA, Nebraska-Lincoln. Carleton College. MA, University of Washington. Lisa Jellum, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physical PhD, University of Iowa. Education (2008). BS, MS, Montana State Cara Chamberlain, Instructor of English (2008). BA, University- Billings. University of Utah. MA, Purdue University. Philip A. Jensen, Assistant Professor of Biology (2009). Victoria Christie, Professor of Communication Studies BS, PhD, University of Minnesota. (1995). BA, University of Montana. MA, Larry Jones, Assistant Professor of Geology (2006). BS, University of New Mexico. PhD, University of Fort Lewis College. MS, Northern Arizona Kansas. University. PhD, University of Wyoming. Ronald P. Cochran, Professor of Sociology/Anthropology Robin Jose, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Director of (1978). BA, MA, PhD, . NMR Facilities (2007). BS, Mahatma Gandhi Robyn Cummings, Assistant Professor of Mathematics University. BS, University of Mumbai Institute of (1994). BS, MEd, North Dakota State University. Chemical Technology. PhD, University of Mark Damico, Assistant Professor of Elementary Wyoming. Education (2008). BS, Cornell University. MS, Thomas J. Kalakay, Associate Professor of Geology Syracuse University. (2004). BSc, Montana State University-Bozeman. Linda Scott DeRosier, Professor of Psychology (1987). MSc, PhD, University of Wyoming. BS, Pikeville College. MA, Eastern Kentucky William Kehler, Director of Library (1995). BS, 5th Year University. PhD, University of Kentucky. MEd, Degree, Eastern Montana College. MS, Harvard University. University of Arizona. Jacqueline Dundas, Assistant Professor of English (1998). Andrew Kirk, Professor of English (1997). BA, University BA, Rocky Mountain College. MEd, Montana of Washington. MA, University of State University-Billings. Hawaii-Manoa. PhD, University of California- Shelley M. Ellis, Professor of Secondary Education (2001). Davis. BA, University of Montana. MEd, EdD, Montana Gavin Kirton, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2007). State University-Bozeman. BSc, BSc, Murdoch University. PhD, Australian National University.

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David Klein, Co-Medical Director Physician Assistant Mark Osterlund, Assistant Professor of Biology (2008). Program (2006). BA, Dartmouth College, PhD, BS, Clemson University. Mphil, MS, PhD, Yale Harvard Medical School. University. Clete Knaub, Assistant Professor of Business and Aviation Kayhan Ostovar, Assistant Professor of Biology and (2007). BS, Montana State University-Bozeman. Environmental Science (2007). BS, North MS, University of North Dakota. MS, Air Force Carolina State University. MS, Montana State Institute of Technology. University. Clarece M. Lacy, Professor of Physical Education and Bobbi Otte, Assistant Director of Library (2000). BS, Health (1980). BS, Northern Arizona University. Montana State University-Billings. MLS, Drexel MAT, University of South Carolina. Graduate University. Study, Montana State University-Bozeman. Jenifer L. Parks, Assistant Professor of History (2009). Jeffrey Lakier, Assistant Professor of Physician Program BA, Oglethorpe University, MA, PhD, The (2009). M.B.Ch, M.D., Witwatersrand University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. F.C.P., (South Africa). Marilyn Randall, Associate Professor of Equestrian Linaya L. Leaf, Professor of English and Theatre (1990). Studies (1992). BS, Colorado State University. BA, Linfield College. MA, Northwestern RPT, . University. PhD, University of Oregon. Anthony Piltz,Professor of Business Administration / Timothy Lehman, Professor of History and Political Economics (1990). BS, Grand Canyon University. Science (1990). BA, Earlham College. MA, PhD, Mac, Truman State University. CMA, CFM, CPA. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ray Randall, Assistant Professor of Equestrian Studies Shelby Jo Long, Assistant Professor of Communications (1990). BS, DVM, Colorado State University. Studies (2006). BA, . MA, Erin Reser, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies University of Montana. (2007). BA, MA, Colorado State University. Jennifer Lyman, Professor of Environmental Science and PhD, University of Utah. Studies (1989- 91, 1994). BA, Wellesley College. Gearld B. Roe, Professor of Theatre Arts (1988). BA, MS, PhD, University of California-Riverside. MFA, University of Utah-Salt Lake. M. Kelley McCormick, Assistant Professor of Physician Paul A. Roper, Professor of Physical Education and Health Assistant Studies (2006). MSPAS, Rocky (1990). BEd, West Midlands College, West Mountain College. Midlands, England. MA, PhD, University of Susan R. McDaniel, Professor of Humanities and Connecticut. Composition (1994). BA, Smith College. MA, Stephanie “Stevie” Schmitz, Director of Educational Middlebury College. PhD, Yale University. Leadership and Distance Elementary Education James I. McDowell, Professor of Business (2004). BS, Eastern Montana College. MS, Administration/Economics (1965). BS, Colorado Montana State University-Billings. EdD, State University. MS, Oregon State University. Montana State University-Bozeman. PhD, Oklahoma State University. Scott Severance, Associate Professor of Business (1996). Elizabeth McNamer, Visiting Assistant Professor of BS, Rocky Mountain College. MA, University of Religious Thought/Zerek Chair of Religious Nevada-Las Vegas. Thought (1990). BA, University of London, MA Derek J. Sjostrom, Visiting Assistant Professor of Gonzaga University, MA, Eastern Montana Geology (2003, 2009). BS, University of College, EdD, Montana State University. Washington, MS, The University of Montana. Mark S. Moak, Professor of Art (1987). BFA, MFA, PhD, Dartmouth College. University of Georgia. James Smith, Associate Professor of Business (2001). BS, Amy Neuman, (1999-2000, 2003) Instructor of Equestrian Rocky Mountain College. MBA, University of Studies, BS, Rocky Mountain College. Montana. Scott Neuman, Director and Instructor of Equestrian K. Stuart Smith, Associate Professor of Computer Science Studies (1991-1999, 2001). BA, Rocky Mountain (2002). BA, State University of New York College. College at Potsdam. MS, University of Colorado- Claire Oakley, Professor of Biology/Physician Assistant Boulder. Studies (1986). BA, Ithaca College. PhD, Patti A. States, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Washington State University. Studies/ Director of Clinical Education (2007). Matthew O’Gara, Assistant Professor of Political Science BA, Carroll College, MD, University of (2008). BA, California State University, Washington. Northridge. MA, San Diego State University. David Strong, Professor of Philosophy (1988). BA, PhD, University of Southern California. University of Montana. PhD, State University of New York-Stony Brook.

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Jo Swain, Assistant Professor of Elementary Education (2004). BS, University of Montana. MS, Eastern Montana College. EdD, Montana State University-Bozeman. Rockland John Tollefson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting (2008). BS, MA, Rocky Mountain College. Debra Wiens, Professor of Mathematics (1988). BS, Rocky Mountain College. MS, Colorado State University. Andy Wildenberg, Visiting Associate Professor of Computer Science (2009). BS, University of Iowa. PhD, University of Oxford. Scott Wilson, Professor of Aviation (1995). BA, University of Colorado. MEd, Eastern Montana College. JD, University of Montana.

Page - 138 - Emeriti Faculty

Birdeena Dapples, Professor Emeritus, Computer Science Robert Morrison, Professor Emeritus, Art (1967-1987). and Mathematics (1982-2005). BS, Rocky BA, Carleton College. MA, University of New Mountain College. MA, Northwestern University. Mexico. EdD, Montana State University-Bozeman. George R. Nelson, Professor Emeritus, Education (1970- Arthur H. DeRosier, Jr., Professor Emeritus, 1996). BS, University of Oregon. MS, Southern History/Political Science (1987-2002). BS, Oregon College. DEd, University of Oregon. University of Southern Mississippi. MA, PhD, Bernard J. Rose, Professor Emeritus, Business University of South Carolina. Administration/Economics (1985). BA, Franklin Raymond Graham, Professor Emeritus, Chemistry (1970- and Marshall College. MA, Northwestern 2000). BS, Indiana State University. PhD, University. PhD, University of Colorado. Montana State University. Alice D. Ryniker, Professor Emeritus, Art (1952-1975). William H. Jamison, Professor Emeritus, Mathematics BS, Montana State University. MS, Eastern (1962-2005). BS, MS, Montana State University- Montana College. Graduate Study, University of Bozeman. Washington. Kathleen M. Joyce, Professor Emeritus, French and Lilian Seymour, Professor Emeritus, Education (1962- Spanish (1966-1986). BA Hons, French, 1972). BS, MS, Eastern Montana College. University of London. Diploma in Education, Lawrence F. Small, Professor Emeritus, History (1959- University of Cambridge, England. Docteur 1996). BA, MA, University of Maine. BD, D’Universite, University of Aix-Marseille, Bangor Theological Seminary. PhD, Harvard France. Diploma of Spanish Language and University. Culture, University of Santiago, Spain. James Taylor, Registrar Emeritus (1961-1994). BA, MA, David G. Kimball, Professor Emeritus, Aviation (1991- Marshall University. MDiv, Andover Newton 2003). BS, MS, Montana State University- Theological Seminary. Bozeman. Palma Wolverton, Professor Emeritus, Music (1963- James D. Masters, Professor Emeritus, Education (1970- 1996). BM, MM, Eastman School of Music of 1992). BA, MA, University of Kansas. PhD, the University of Rochester. University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dale E. Zimdars, Professor of History/Political Science Frank E. Mathew, Professor Emeritus, Physical Education (1965). BA. . BD, (1949-1982). BS, Polytechnic Intermountain Evangelical Theological Seminary. MA/PhD, Union College. MA, University of Wyoming. University .

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Ossie Abrams, Civic Leader, Billings, MT Scott Lillie, President, Creative Leadership Group, David Ballard, Business Leader, Billings, MT Billings, MT Beverly Bates Hall, Rancher, Billings, MT Gary Luhr, Executive Director, APCU, Louisville, KY Richard Black, President, ECRM, Inc.; Tewksbury, MA Dr. Melinda McClanahan, Associate Director, National and Moose, WY Center for Environmental Research and Quality Honorable John Bohlinger, Montana Lieutenant Assurance, Annapolis, MD Governor, Helena and Billings, MT Sanford McDonald, Business Leader (Retired), Ann Bowman, Aviator/Business Leader, Anacortes, WA Rosemount, MN Jon Bowman, Aviator/Business Leader, Anacortes, WA Juanita McIntire, Billings, MT Susan Butler, Grants Writer, Helena, MT Stan McIntire, Billings, MT Jim Canan, Educator, Billings, MT Bonnie Morscheck, Counselor/Therapist, Spokane, WA Kelly Coleman, President, Hancock Enterprises, Billings, John Mowell, EMS Technologies, Inc., Chairman, MT Tallahassee, FL Dr. Lawrence Cone, Physician (Retired), Rancho Mirage, Ron Nelson, Business Leader (Retired), Kailua-Kona, HI CA Carol Olson, Civic Leader, Seattle, WA Barbara Crews, Educator (Retired), Casper, WY Tom Olson, Attorney, Seattle, WA John Dahl, Business Leader, Molt, MT David Orser, Business Leader (Retired), Billings, MT Tom Dailey, Realtor, Billings, MT Dr. Arthur Peterson, College President (Retired), Sun Ruben Day, Insurance Executive, Hoiness Labar City, CA Insurance/Payne Financial Group, Billings, MT Sandra Reiter, Director, Empire Sand and Gravel, Sherry Dewane, Financial Advisor, Los Angeles, CA Billings, MT Jack Dorgan, Petroleum Executive (Retired), Palo Alto, Marcia Rieke, Civic Leader, Somers, MT CA Doug Saarel, Business Leader (Retired), Livingston, MT Pony Duke, Trout Creek Ranch, Absarokee, MT Abad Sandoval, Science Technology Manager, Los Jodie Erikson, Rosemount, MN Alamos, NM Nancy Erfle, Attorney, Portland, OR Mike Schaer, President, Computer Unlimited Corp., Harrison Fagg, Architect, HGFA Architects, Billings, MT Billings, MT Alice Forbes, CPA (Retired), Great Falls, MT James Scott, President, First Interstate Foundation, Dale Forbes, Attorney (Retired), Great Falls, MT Billings, MT Dick Goff, Business Leader, Towson, MD George Selover, Business Leader, Underriner Motors Huston Green, Pastor, United Methodist Church, (Retired), Billings, MT Kalispell, MT Dr. Richard Shadoan, San Francisco, CA Michael Greer, President/Managing Partner, Property Dr. Lawrence Small, Peace Institute, Rocky Mountain Management, Frankfort, KY College , Billings, MT Pat Greer, President/Managing Partner, Property David Spencer, Attorney, Minneapolis, MN Management, Frankfort, KY Sterling Starr, Business Leader/Aerospace (Retired), Donna Halpin, Hudson, OH Billings, MT George Harper, Pastor, United Methodist Church Donald Sterhan, Business Leader, Mountain Plains Equity (Retired), Helena, MT Group, Billings, MT Rusty Harper, Business Leader, Helena, MT Terri Stevenson, Business Leader, Miles City, MT Thomas Harper, Business Leader, Greyhound Lines, Inc., Todd Stevenson, Business Leader, Miles City, MT Billings, MT Dr. Edwin Stickney, Physician (Retired), Billings, MT Dr. Judy Henry, College Professor (Retired), Red Lodge, Dr. Jessica Stickney, Civic Leader, Billings, MT MT Jean Sutherland, Civic Leader, Fort Collins, CO Dr. Paul Henry, Manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dr. Thomas Sutherland, College Professor, Fort Collins, (Retired), Red Lodge, MT CO Jack Heyneman, Bench Ranch, Fishtail, MT Dr. Edward Swan, Paris, France Neil Isto, Executive, Shell Mining Company (Retired), Christopher Taggart, President, Taggart Company, Cody, Joliet, MT WY Margaret Johnson, Joliet, MT Tagen Vine, Whitefish, MT Dr. John Jurist, Chemist, CRM, Inc., Billings, MT Robert Waller, Banker (Retired), Billings, MT Joan Kappes, Business Leader, St. Paul, MN David Wass, President, Appraisers International, Billings, Bill Kennedy, County Commissioner, Billings, MT MT Marilyn Kohles, Civic Leader, Billings, MT JoAnne Wass, Billings, MT Gale Lair, President, Lair Petroleum, Inc., Big Timber, John Watson, Talbot Transportation, Great Falls, MT MT Richard Widmayer, College Professor/ Administrator Jack Lawson, Business Leader, Billings, MT (Retired), Boise, ID Marshall Lefthand, Lodge Grass, MT Page - 140 - Board of Trustees

Chairman: Barb Skelton, Business Leader, Billings, MT John Jones, Attorney, Billings, MT James Almond, Rancher (retired), Billings, MT David Kimball, US Air Force and Rocky Mountain Don Bottrell, Business Leader, Billings, MT College Aviation (retired), Billings, MT Rockwood Brown, Attorney, Billings, MT Nancy Larsen, Teacher (retired), Billings, MT Rev. David Burt, Dist. Superintendent, United Methodist Sam McDonald, Business Leader, Billings, MT Church, Billings, MT Patti Morledge, Community Volunteer, Billings, MT Rev. Zane Buxton, Synold Executive, Presbyterian Church Jack Mowell, Business Leader, Tallahassee, FL (USA), Denver, CO Phyllis Roberts, Community Volunteer, Billings, MT Dr. Larry Campodonico, Physician (retired), Billings, MT Randy Scott, Banker, Billings, MT Harry Cuff, Chief Financial Officer (retired), Billings, MT Steve Smith, Aviation Executive, Red Lodge, MT Bob Dayton, Financial Advisor (retired), Billings, MT Ron Sovey, Business Leader (retired), Davenport, IA Chris Dorr, Community Volunteer, Billings, MT Wallace Stadtfeld, Teacher (retired), Billings, MT John Eisenhauer, Business Leader, Bainbridge Island, WA Rod Svee, Business Leader, Billings, MT Thorm Forseth, Business Leader, Billings, MT Ron Tjaden, Business Leader (retired), Rollins, MT Carl Hansen, Financial Advisor, Billings, MT Chuck Tooley, Business Leader, Billings, MT Rev. Randall Hyvonen, Conference Minister, UCC, Mary Underriner, Community Volunteer, Billings, MT Billings, MT Rev. Jan Witman, United Methodist Church, Billings, MT Delmar Jones, Sales Executive, Medina, OH

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Computer Science, 65 A Core Values, 6 Academic Calendar, 3 Counseling, 23 Academic dishonesty, 37 Course Grades, 35 Academic integrity, 37 Course Load, 34 Academic Programs, 43 CPA exam, 40, 57 Accountancy, 56 Cultural Opportunities, 21 Accreditation, 8 Physician Assistant, 116 D Adjunct Faculty, 138 Dead Week, 34 Administration and Staff, 132 Degree Completion, 43 Admissions, 8-13 Degrees, 39 Advisor, 42 Deposits, 10, 11, 17, 18, 19 AICA, 21 Diploma, 36 AISES, 22 Directed Reading, 32 Alcohol and Drug Policy, 28 Disability Services, 24, 27 Alden Hall, 7 Division Structure, 135 Alpha Eta Rho National Aviation Fraternity, 21 Due Process, 38 Ambassador's Club, 21 American Indian Cultural Association, 21 E American Indian Science /Engineering Society, 22 Early Admission, 11 Anderson Hall, 7 Eaton Hall, 7 Anthropology, 125 Economics, 60 Apartments, 25 Education, 69 Applied Management, 43 Educational Resource Center, 7 Art, 44 Emeriti Faculty, 139 ASRMC, 21 English, 76 Athletic Grants, 15 Environmental Science, 81 Attendance, 34 Environmental Studies, 81 Aviation, 48 Equestrian Club, 22 Equestrian Studies, 84 B Equine Business, 55 BACCHUS, 22 ESL, 17 Bachelor of Arts, 39 Examinations, 34 Bachelor of Science, 39 Exercise Science, 111 Bair Family Center for the Sciences, 8 Experiential Learning, 42 Bair Family Student Center, 7 Explore College During High School, 11 Band, 21 Billings Studio Theatre, 7 F Biology, 53 Fabrication, 37 Board of Trustees, 140 Faculty, 136 Bookstore, 7 FAFSA, 14 Business Administration, 56 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 34 Federal Family Education Loan, 16 C FERPA, 34 Campus Life, 21 Field Practicum, 32 Campus Ministry, 23 Final examinations, 3, 34 Cancellation of Courses, 33 Financial Assistance, 14 Career Services, 23 Flight Training Operations, 8 Cheating, 37 Food Service, 25 Chemistry, 61 Foreign Languages, 87 Choir, 21 Fortin Education Center, 8 Church Relations, 7 French, 88 Coaching, 112 Freshman, 42 Communication Studies, 63 FSEOG, 5 Complaint Resolution Procedure, 26

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Master's programs, 43 G Mathematics, 98 GED, 9, 10 Merit-Based Scholarships, 15 General Education Requirements, 40 Ministry, 23 Geology, 89 Minors, 39 Grad PLUS, 16 Mission, 6 Grade Point Average, 35 Morledge Facility Services Building, 8 Grades, 35 Morledge-Kimball Hall, 8 Graduation, 36 Music, 101 Graduation with Honors, 36 Music Club, 22 Grants, 15 Greek, 88 N National Advisory Council, 139 H Native American Studies, 107 Health Insurance, 24 Newman Club, 22 Health Service, 24 Nontraditional Credit, 32 History, 92 Honors Program, 96 O Housing, 24 OISTERS, 22 Outdoor Recreation, 25 I Organizational Leadership Minor, 108 Immunization, 27 Independent Study, 32 P Individualized Program of Study, 97 Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students, 16 Integrity, 37 Payment Policies, 19 Intercollegiate Athletics, 25 Peace Studies, 7 Interdisciplinary Studies, 97 Pell Grant, 15 Intermountain Equestrian Center, 8 Perkins Loan, 16 International Exchange Programs, 33 Philosophy and Religious Thought, 108 International Exchange Students, 10 Physical Education and Health, 111 International Student Admission, 10 Physics, 121 International Student and Scholar Services, 24 Pi Kappa Delta, 21 Internship, 32 Plagiarism, 37 Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, 22 Political Science, 92 Intramural Athletics, 25 Pre-Professional Athletic Training, 111 Italian, 88 Prescott Hall, 8 Probation, 36 J Psychology, 123 Jazz Ensemble, 21 Jorgenson Hall, 8 R Judicial Council, 30 Reading Minor, 71 Readmission, 10 K Residence Halls, 25 Rimview Hall, 8 Rocky Freshman Experience (RFE), 31 L Rocky Hall, 8 Latter-Day Saint Student Association, 22 Rocky Village, 8 Literary Studies, 77 Loans, 16 Losekamp Hall, 8 S Satisfactory Academic Progress, 14 Scholarship Eligibility, 15 M Second Degree, 42 Managerial Accounting, 56 Services for Academic Success (SAS), 24 Master of Accountancy, 44 Sexual Harassment, 27 Master of Educational Leadership, 75 Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), 23 Master of Physician Assistant, 116

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Ski Club, 22 Social Studies Broadfield Education, 92 Sociology and Anthropology, 125 Sojourner Club, 22 Soliloquy, 21 Spanish, 88 Special Topics, 32 Sport Management, 111, 112 Stafford Student Loan, 16 Student Theater Association of Rocky (STARs), 23 Student Alumni Association, 23 Student Government, 21 Student Records, 29 Student Right to Know Act, 29 Student Rights, 38 Student Teaching, 70 Suspension, 36

T Teacher Education Program, 69 Technology Hall, 8 Theatre Arts, 128 Tyler Hall, 8

W Widenhouse Hall, 8

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Telephone Numbers Toll Free ...... 800-877-6259 Fax ...... 406-259-9751 Operator ...... 406-657-1000 Admissions ...... 406-657-1026 Financial Assistance ...... 406-657-1031 Finance ...... 406-657-1012 President ...... 406-657-1015 Academic Vice President ...... 406-657-1020 Office of Student Records ...... 406-657-1030 Degree Completion Program ...... 406-657-1134

Website www.rocky.edu

Mailing Address Rocky Mountain College 1511 Poly Drive Billings, Montana 59102-1796

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