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300 College Drive Glendive, Montana 59330 Phone: 406.377.9400 Toll-Free: 1.800.821.8320 Fax: 406.377.8132 www.dawson.edu ______

Accreditation Dawson Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), 8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100, Redmond, WA 98052-3981, 425.558.4224.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The College is in compliance with Executive Order 11246; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Title IX regulation Implementing Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the 1991 Civil Rights Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Title 49, the Montana Human Rights Act; and all other federal, state, and college rules, laws, regulations and policies.

Dawson Community College does not discriminate on the basis of creed, race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy status, marital status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation with respect to access, employment, programs, or services. Employees who engage in such unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of Leslie Weldon, Title IX Coordinator. Telephone: (406) 377-9412. Email: [email protected]. Office: 111. Mailing Address: 300 College Drive, Glendive, MT 59330.

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Message from President Mickelsen

Thank you for choosing Dawson Community College (DCC). For more than 75 years, we have promoted student success through access to quality programming and a commitment to affordability for our learners. We have many career and pre-professional programs along with the first two years of a degree that will allow you to transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. When you receive your education with us, you will be prepared to succeed anywhere – Learn today…Lead tomorrow.

We prepare students to be leaders of tomorrow who will enrich themselves, their communities, their families and their future employers. Our college is small and friendly and welcomes our students as they begin their educational journey. DCC is located in Glendive, Montana – between the badlands of Makoshika State Park and the banks of the Yellowstone River. We treat students, faculty, staff, and other members of our college with caring regard.

At Dawson Community College we have highly qualified and caring faculty along with wonderful and dedicated staff. These people are here to serve and assist you on your educational journey. You will find the support services you need to succeed.

You’ll find excellent opportunities with us. You’ll have leadership development choices along with extracurricular activities which allow you to participate in everything from clubs and sports to student government.

At DCC, a brighter future is just ahead. Join us on your road to success.

Sincerely, Scott R. Mickelsen, Ph.D. President

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2019-20 Academic Calendar 2019-20 DCCOnline Calendar Fall Semester 2019 Fall Semester 2019

Aug 24 ...... Residence Halls Open 15 Week Session Aug 25 ...... Residence Halls Open Sept 3 ...... Classes Begin Aug 25-27...... New Student Orientation, Sept 5 ...... Last Day to Add Classes Registration and Financial Aid Sept 9 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes Disbursement Sept 12 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Aug 28 ...... On-campus and Moodle Online Sept 18 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Classes Begin Nov 25 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Sept 2 ...... Holiday-Campus Closed Dec 14 ...... Last Day of Classes Sept 4 ...... Fee Payment/Financial Aid Refunds and Last Day Add/Drop Classes 6 Week Session with Advisor Sept 16 ...... Classes Begin Sept 9 ...... Last Day to Add On-Campus Sept 17 ...... Last Day to Add Classes Classes/Last Day to Drop Classes Sept 18 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes w/refund Sept 18 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Sept 10 ...... Late Fee Added to Unpaid Accts Sept 23 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Sept 30 ...... 30 Day Delayed Borrower Loans Oct 18 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Disbursement Oct 26 ...... Last Day of Classes Oct 18 ...... Fall Break/No Classes Oct 21 ...... Mid-term Grades Posted 10 Week Session Oct 28-Nov 1 ...... Registration for Grad Candidates Oct 7 ...... Classes Begin Nov 4 ...... Graduation Applications Due and Oct 8 ...... Last Day to Add Classes Spring Registration Opens Oct 9 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes Nov 6 ...... Advisee Day No Day Classes – Oct 11 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Evening Classes Meet Oct 17 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Nov 25 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Nov 2 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Nov 27-29 ...... Thanksgiving Break-Campus Closed Dec 14 ...... Last Day of Classes Dec 2 ...... Classes Resume Dec 17-19 ...... Final Exams 6 Week Session Dec 20 ...... End of Semester & Residence Hall Nov 4 ...... Classes Begin Checkout Nov 5 ...... Last Day to Add Classes Dec 23 ...... Grades Posted Nov 6 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes Nov 6 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Nov 11 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Dec 6 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Dec 14 ...... Last Day of Classes

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2019-20 Academic Calendar 2019-20 DCCOnline Calendar Spring Semester 2020 Spring Semester 2020

Jan 11 ...... Residence Halls Open 15 Week Session Jan 13-14...... New Student Orientation & Jan 27 ...... All Online Classes Begin Registration Jan 29 ...... Last Day to Add Classes Jan 13 ...... Financial Aid Disbursement Feb 3 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes Jan 15 ...... On-campus and Moodle Online Feb 5 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Classes Begin Feb 11 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Jan 20 ...... Holiday-Campus Closed April 20 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Jan 22 ...... Fee Payment/Financial Aid Refund May 9 ...... Last Day of Classes and Last Day Add/Drop Classes with Advisor 6 Week Session Jan 27 ...... Last Day to Add On-Campus Feb 10 ...... Classes Begin classes/Last Day to Drop Classes Feb 11 ...... Last Day to Add Classes w/refund Feb 12 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes Jan 28 ...... Late Fee Added to Unpaid Accts Feb 12 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Feb 13 ...... 30 Day Delayed Borrower Loan Feb 17 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Disbursement March 13 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Feb 17 ...... Holiday-Campus Closed March 21 ...... Last Day of Classes Mar 6 ...... Mid-term Grades Posted Mar 9-13 ...... Spring Break-No Classes 10 Week Session Mar 16 ...... Classes Resume March 2 ...... Classes Begin Mar 30 ...... Registration Opens March 3 ...... Last Day to Add Classes Apr 1 ...... Advisee Day No Day Classes – March 4 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes Evening Classes Meet March 6 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Apr 10 ...... No Classes-Campus Closed March 12 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade Apr 20 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes April 27 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes May 12-14 ...... Final Exams May 9 ...... Last Day of Classes May 14 ...... Commencement (6P) May 15 ...... End of Semester & Residence Halls 6 Week Session Checkout March 30 ...... Classes Begin May 18 ...... Grades Posted March 31 ...... Last Day to Add Classes April 1 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes April 1 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund

April 6 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade

May 1 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes

May 9 ...... Last Day of Classes

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2019-20 Academic Calendar 2019-20 DCCOnline Calendar Summer Semester 2020 Summer Session 2020

June 1 ...... On-campus & Moodle Summer 10 Week Session Session Begins* June 1 ...... Online Classes Begin June 12 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes June 2 ...... Last Day to Add Classes July 3 ...... Holiday—Campus Closed June 3 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes Aug 3 ...... On-campus Session Ends June 5 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund Aug 19 ...... Grades Posted June 11 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade July 27 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Summer session add/drop dates and refunds are Aug 8 ...... Last Day of Classes determined depending on each particular course start/end date. 6 Week Session * Please check summer bulletin as class start dates June 15 ...... Online Classes Begin vary. June 16 ...... Last Day to Add Classes June 17 ...... Last Day to Pay for Classes June 17 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/refund

June 22 ...... Last Day to Drop Classes w/o grade

July 17 ...... Last Day to Withdraw from Classes

July 25 ...... Last Day of Classes

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Dawson Intervarsity Christian Fellowship . 20 Dawson Community College Gardening Club ...... 21 Academic Catalog 2019-2020 Music Club ...... 21 Native American Club ...... 21 Phi Theta Kappa ...... 21 Table of Contents Recycling Club...... 21 General Information ...... 1 Rodeo Club ...... 21 Mission ...... 1 Science Club ...... 21 Campus Schedule ...... 2 Skills USA Club ...... 21 The College ...... 2 Academic Affairs ...... 21 Location and History...... 2 Academic Support Services ...... 22 Campus Locator ...... 3 Adult Basic Education ...... 22 Main Building ...... 3 High School Equivalency ...... 22 Ullman Center ...... 3 Academic Support Center ...... 22 Toepke Center ...... 3 Co-curricular Activities ...... 22 Residence Halls ...... 3 Intercollegiate Athletics ...... 22 Athletic Fields ...... 3 Performing Arts ...... 23 Getting Started at DCC ...... 3 Standards of Student Conduct ...... 23 Campus Wide Visits/Buccaneer Days ...... 3 Title IX ...... 25 Entrance Requirements/Procedures ...... 4 Academic Policies ...... 28 Admissions ...... 4 FERPA ...... 28 The Registration Process ...... 5 Institution Wide Learning Outcomes ...... 28 Tuition/Fees ...... 6 Student Academic Integrity Guidelines ...... 29 Residency Requirements ...... 6 Instructor Academic Integrity Guidelines ...... 30 Payment ...... 7 Student Grievance Procedure ...... 30 Course Fees ...... 8 Credits ...... 31 Senior Citizen Gold Card ...... 8 Auditing Courses ...... 31 Deferred Payment Plan ...... 9 Classification of Students ...... 31 Refunds...... 9 Curricula ...... 31 Financial Aid ...... 13 Online Courses ...... 32 Verification ...... 14 Accelerated Programs ...... 32 Eligibility ...... 14 Advanced Placement Exams...... 32 Payment ...... 15 Challenging Courses ...... 32 Grants ...... 15 CLEP ...... 32 Work Study Employment ...... 15 Course Substitution ...... 33 Loans ...... 16 CTE Course Waiver ...... 33 Vocational-Rehabilitation ...... 16 Experiential Learning ...... 33 Student Affairs ...... 17 Workforce Development/Continuing Ed ...... 33 Buc’s Brew Coffee Shop ...... 17 Online Non-credit Courses ...... 34 Campus Store ...... 17 Video/Audio Recording ...... 34 Food Service ...... 18 Cheating/Plagiarism ...... 34 Campus Housing ...... 18 Class Attendance Policy ...... 34 Library...... 19 Changing Course Registration ...... 35 Student Organizations/Clubs ...... 20 Adding a Course ...... 35 Associated Student Body (ASB) ...... 20 Dropping a Course ...... 35 Art Club ...... 20 Withdrawing From a Course ...... 35 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement ...... 20 Administrative Withdrawal ...... 35 Dawson FFA/Ag Club ...... 20 Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______

Fresh Start Policy ...... 35 Business Administration ...... 54 Grades/Grading Policy ...... 36 Chemistry ...... 55 Repeating Courses ...... 37 Criminal Justice ...... 55 Scholastic Honors ...... 37 Engineering ...... 56 Standards for Veterans ...... 38 Fish and Game Warden ...... 56 Graduation ...... 38 Fish Wildlife Management ...... 56 Catalog ...... 38 Geology/Enviro Science ...... 57 Scholastic Probation/Suspension ...... 38 Mathematics ...... 57 Transfer of Credits ...... 39 Occupational Safety Health ...... 57 MT Board Regents Transfer Policy ...... 39 Pharmacy ...... 58 Academic Programs ...... 40 Physics ...... 58 General Education Common Core ...... 40 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) ...... 58 Core I - Communications ...... 41 Animal Science Livestock Prod .... 60 Core II – Fine Arts and Humanities ...... 41 Animal Science Equitation...... 61 Core III – Social Sciences/History ...... 43 Business Management ...... 62 Core IV – Natural Sciences...... 43 Corrosion Technology ...... 63 Core V – Math and Computer Apps ...... 44 Criminal Justice ...... 64 Core VI – Multicultural/Global ...... 45 CJLE-Peace Officer ...... 65 Curriculum Transfer Plans ...... 46 CJLE-Private Security ...... 66 Associate of Arts (AA) ...... 46 Early Childhood Ed ...... 67 Associate of Science (AS) ...... 46 Engineering Technology ...... 68 AA Areas of Concentration ...... 47 Music Technology ...... 68 AA Plan of Study ...... 47 ROEM ...... 69 AA Curriculum Plans/Gen Ed Req ...... 47 Welding Technology ...... 70 Art ...... 47 Online Curriculum Plans of Study ...... 71 Chem Dependency Counseling ... 48 Certificate of Applied Science ...... 71 Communications ...... 49 Corrections Officer ...... 72 Education, Elementary ...... 49 Corrosion Technology ...... 77 Education, Secondary ...... 49 Early Childhood Ed ...... 78 Education, Para-educator ...... 49 Livestock Technology ...... 79 English ...... 50 Welding Technology ...... 81 History ...... 50 Certificate of Technical Studies ...... 82 Music ...... 50 Corrosion Technology ...... 82 Physical Education ...... 51 ROEM ...... 83 Political Science ...... 51 Welding Technology ...... 84 Psychology ...... 52 Course Listing/Descriptions ...... 85 Sociology ...... 52 Board of Trustees ...... 148 AS Areas of Concentration ...... 53 Personnel ...... 149 AS Plan of Study ...... 53 Administration ...... 149 As Curriculum Plans/Gen Ed Req ...... 53 Faculty ...... 150 Accounting ...... 53 Staff ...... 152 Agriculture ...... 53 Tuition and Fees Schedule ...... 155 Allied Health/Nursing ...... 54 Biology ...... 54

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technical, and workforce development as General Information well as personal enrichment for our faculty, staff, students and community Mission  Excellence through Facilities: This objective Dawson Community College fosters a culture of provides the management of all grounds excellence in education providing all students and facilities to help provide the best quality learning and opportunities for growth learning environment possible and partnerships in local and global communities. DCC Key Characteristics  Low student to faculty ratio Vision  Seamless transferability of courses for Dawson Community College strives to become all core classes the standard of excellence for institutions of  Quality career and technical programs higher education.  Career readiness educational

programming Core Themes  Highly qualified and dedicated faculty  Excellence through Academics: This and staff objective provides quality curriculum and  Student-focused modern library facilities instruction through multiple learning  Campus-wide WIFI along with pathways adaptive to the needs of a independent computer labs changing student body  Competitive athletic programs  Excellence through Student Engagement:  Active student government and student This objective provides a student-centered life programming focus through student and academic  Quality apartment-style housing support services, quality faculty and staff,  Quality learning environment in a residence life, clubs and organizations unique geographical region of the  Excellence through Community: This United States objective provides the greater community lifelong learning opportunities through DCC Principles open access to the College  Dedication to the development of all  Excellence through Outreach: This objective provides opportunities for students. workforce development, apprenticeships  Actively engage students to encourage a and internships, continuing education, desire for lifelong learning and gainful personal enrichment and youth employment or transfer. programming  Provide comprehensive practical and  Excellence through Recruiting: This applied educational opportunities to objective provides opportunities to invite all students and community. learners to be a part of DCC, maintain  Commitment to seek and teach relevant sustained growth with not only more and meaningful academic courses and applicants, but also better prepared programs. students equipped with tools for success  Inspire social responsibility and the  Excellence through Budgeting: This commitment to community engagement objective provides budget oversite and expansion for expanding opportunities in and leadership education for both transfer and career and

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 Commitment to personal integrity and Campus Schedule responsibility. Dawson Community College’s academic year  Respect for the expertise, contributions, consists of fall, spring, and summer semesters. perspectives and personal worth of all Each semester offers a variety of sessions, members of the college community. approximately 15, 10 and 6 weeks in length. The summer semester is condensed and Philosophy provides a variety of classes with flexible Dawson Community College is committed to schedules. quality, comprehensive programs. The College has an obligation to serve as an intellectual and Information Listed and cultural center for the community and its surrounding area. DCC is concerned with the Curriculum Offerings development of the human potential and The College reserves the right to make changes resources in the area; therefore, the institution in the program requirements as well as strives to create sensitive and responsible procedures described in this catalog. citizens. This institution stresses social values Furthermore, all courses listed in this and intellectual traditions. publication are not necessarily offered each semester, the college reserves the right to Dawson Community College believes in equality determine which courses will be offered each of opportunity for all students. Consequently, academic year. opportunities for admission, employment and ______financial assistance are freely offered to The College students without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, physical ability or national origin. Location and History Dawson Community College is located in Glendive, Montana. Within a mile of Glendive, Assessment and at the back door of DCC, one can Dawson Community College believes that the experience Makoshika, Montana’s largest state college can influence how well and how much park, a popular scenic and geological attraction students learn. As an institution of higher for thousands of tourists each year. Fossils in learning, the mission of assessment at DCC, “is the area are as plentiful as wild roses and dedicated to the development of innovative prickly pear cactus. individuals.” The city has a fine park system and public Academic assessment provides systematic, swimming pool, one of the best football and routine processes that allow the faculty and track stadiums in the state, an excellent city students to determine the degree that students library, and a local history museum. One can are achieving the stated student learning also enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing, hiking, outcomes. The following questions guide the tennis, mountain biking, skateboarding, and assessment process. cross country skiing. The Yellowstone River, the  Are our students learning? nation’s longest untamed river, flows through  How are students learning? the middle of Glendive, and is a source of agate  How much are students learning? hunting, fishing, and a variety of other  To what extent are students learning? recreational activities. Glendive Medical Center is staffed with outstanding health care

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______professionals. Glendive has churches of Support Center, computer classrooms, student numerous denominations, and an airport which center and lounge, and community room. offers daily connections to transportation hubs. The entire area welcomes community college Ullman Center students. The Ullman Center is located west of the Main Building and houses additional faculty offices, The climate is moderate with very low humidity. classrooms, agricultural lab, art room, lecture Glendive averages over 220 days of sunshine hall, and welding and corrosion labs. The and 24 inches of snow per year. outdoor corrosion field site and Frisbee golf

course is located to the south. Dawson Community College was established in

1940 as a public junior college. During the next several decades the junior college underwent Toepke Center several changes, including a separation from The Toepke Center is located east of the Main the Dawson County High School, a move to the Building and is home to DCC’s performing arts present location, a name change, and an and physical education activities. It has 54,420 expansion of its mission to become a full service square feet of space and includes a 2000 seat community college. gymnasium, weight room, cardio room, walking track, 300 seat auditorium, recording studio, Dawson Community College offers a wide range keyboard lab, band room, choir room, stage of transfer and career-technical programs, craft workshop, numerous practice rooms, Full- including one-semester certificates, one-year Stack Web Development classroom, Campus certificates, and two-year associate and Store, Buc’s Brew, and athletic offices. associate of applied science degrees to meet the educational needs of eastern Montana. The Residence Halls college also offers workshops, short courses, Located on campus are three apartment-style adult education opportunities, and workforce student residence halls, Gibson, Brueberg and development. Courses are available on campus Kettner, which can house a total of 140 and online. students. A commons area, adjoining the on- campus living complex, provides a great place Campus Locator for students to gather and socialize.

Athletic Fields Located past the residence halls are the varsity baseball and softball fields. Kolberg Field is home to our Buccaneer Men’s Baseball Team and Baker Memorial Field is home to our Buccaneer Women’s Softball Team. ______Getting Started at DCC

Main Building Campus Visits and The Main Building currently houses the administration, faculty and staff offices, Buccaneer Days classrooms, laboratories, library, Academic Campus tours are available through the Department of Enrollment Management. DCC

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Buccaneer Days give prospective students and letter from the County Superintendent their families a chance to meet with faculty, of Schools, State Superintendents of staff and students, explore academic facilities Public Instruction, etc., on their and programs, and tour the campus. letterhead) or a state issued diploma;  ACT/SAT for recent high school Please contact the main office at 406.377.9401, graduates (ACT preferred); or visit our website at www.dawson.edu to  MMR immunization records. register online. Walk in visits are also welcome. Transfer Student Admission Entrance Requirements and For transfer degree seeking students a Procedures complete admission file includes:  A completed DCC Application for Admission form;

Admissions  An application fee of $30 (non-refundable); Dawson Community College maintains an “open  An official and complete high school admissions” policy for those who are 16 years transcript from an accredited high school, or older. The college encourages students to or home school, with graduation date seek admission if its programs and services will posted, or an official state issued meet their educational needs. The admissions equivalency transcript (GED, HiSET, TASC). process is based on self-selection, and students Homeschooled graduates must also provide may enroll at any time throughout the year. Any documentation stating compliance with the person with a disability, who is concerned about state law in which their home school was accessibility and/or accommodation issues, located (i.e., letter from the County should contact the office of the Vice President Superintendent of Schools, State of Academic and Students Affairs. For more Superintendent of Public Instruction, etc., information about admissions please contact on their letterhead) or a state issued the Office of Admissions at 406.377.9400. diploma;

 ACT/SAT for recent high school graduates Degree Seeking Student Admission (ACT preferred); Requirements  Official transcripts from ALL previously First Time Student Admission attended colleges; For first time degree students, a complete  MMR immunization records. admission file includes:  A completed DCC Application for International Student Admission Admission form; In addition to the degree seeking admissions  An application fee of $30 (non- standards, international students are required refundable); to certify their proficiency in English by having  An official and complete high school an official copy of their TOEFL scores sent to transcript from an accredited high Dawson Community College. school, or home school, with graduation date posted, or an official state issued For International Students, a complete equivalency transcript (GED, HiSET, admission file includes: TASC). Homeschooled graduates must  A completed DCC Application for also provide documentation stating Admission form; compliance with the state law in which  An application fee of $30 (non- their home school was located (i.e., refundable);

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 An international paperwork processing  A completed DCC Application for fee of $70 (non-refundable); Admission form for non-degree  A complete high school transcript sent students; from the accredited high school after  MMR immunization records, if taking the student has graduated; if not in six or more credits on-campus. English must be accompanied by an official translation;  Official transcripts from each previously Dual Enrollment Admission attended college, if applicable, must be Dual enrollment classes offer students an sent directly to the Dawson Community opportunity to earn high school and college College Office of Admissions; if not in credit at the same time. Classes may take place English must be accompanied by an on campus or at the local high school. official translation;  Applicants whose native language is not For Dual Enrollment (Concurrent and Early English are required to submit official Start) a complete admission file includes: results on the Test of English as a  Completed Early Start Application form; Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. The  MMR immunization records; minimum score accepted is 500 on the  Approval from High School Principal, if paper test; 173 on the computerized enrolling in a day course. test; and 61 on the internet-based test;  Students born after December 31, 1956, Evidence of Immunization must submit a physician-validated Students who were born after December 31, record of TWO MMR vaccinations, 1956 and who plan to register for six (6) or diphtheria, tetanus, and skin testing for more credits on campus, as required by tuberculosis; if not in English must be Montana state law, show proof of immunization accompanied by an official translation. against measles and rubella on or after their

 A completed ‘DCC Source of Support first birthday and after December 31, 1967. Form’ with accompanying financial Immunizations that were administered after documentation, which certifies that June 11, 1993 must be measles/mumps/rubella funding, is available to cover all (MMR). The record must be signed by a estimated expenses for one calendar physician, health agency, or school official. The year. This documentation should date (day/month/year) of the immunizations consist of an original bank or must be included. International Students must employer’s letter on official letterhead. also show a physician validated immunization Photocopies of financial documentation record for diphtheria, tetanus, and skin testing are not acceptable; for tuberculosis; if not in English must be

 A completed Student Housing accompanied by an official translation. To learn application; of exceptions, contact Admissions.

 A non-refundable $150 housing application fee. The Registration Process Registration is the official process of enrolling in

Non-Degree Student Admission classes and is accomplished by meeting with an For students taking less than 12 credits, who advisor, registering for classes and paying are not seeking to obtain a degree from Dawson tuition and fees. The published academic Community College, a complete admission file calendar has information regarding registration includes: dates. Anyone who has been admitted is eligible

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______to enroll. Students may not enroll in more than Outreach is done prior to the semester starting 21 credit hours in a semester without approval and during Advanced Registration and/or from the office of Academic and Student Affairs. Orientation to arrange their class schedule and enroll in courses. Thereafter, the student and Students must be in good standing (academic, advisor work throughout the semester to plan financial and/or other) to register for classes. the student’s course of study for program Students with outstanding tuition and fees, completion and/or to meet the requirements of school fines, or other holds on their account a transfer institution. cannot register until such holds have been resolved. Changes in Registration Students can make changes to their class Orientation schedules after they have registered for classes. DCC provides a formal orientation to acquaint They should meet with their academic adviser new and transfer students with the policies and to discuss the changes as they pertain to organization of the college. Orientation days are graduation requirements and potential transfer scheduled prior to the beginning of each issues. Changes to class schedules may be semester for this process. Placement tests, completed within the time frames published in campus information sessions, library the academic calendar. Please refer to the orientation, and group advising are some of the Academic Affairs section for information activities that take place during orientation. regarding the College’s Drop/Add Policy.

Placement Testing Tuition and Fees Placement testing is conducted at the beginning of each term to help advisors assess any Residency Requirements reading, mathematics, writing or other support In-District students are those: needs that students may require. Advanced  Who pay or whose parents pay taxes on placement recommendations may also be made real property located within Dawson if the student is ready to enter higher-level County and who have resided in the coursework. All students entering DCC for the district for one continuous year or more first time must complete the placement tests or whose parents have had permanent provided by the office of Academic and Student residence for one full year or more in Affairs. Testing may be performed during the Dawson Community College advance registration or during orientation at District. Dawson Community College.  Who are real property taxpayers or whose parents are real property Advising taxpayers in Dawson County and who Academic advisors at DCC help students make have lived in the Dawson County for a the most of their college experience. They continuous year, and have taken all provide information about degree, certificate, reasonable steps to establish residency. and transfer requirements and assist students Out-of-District students are those: throughout their time at DCC. Likewise,  Residents of Montana who do not students have a responsibility to take an active qualify as “In-District” residents; those role in their academic planning and advising. whose parents are not real property taxpayers in the Dawson Community Students are assigned an on-campus or online College District. advisor, specific to their program of study.

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other foreign student admission requirements Growing Eastern Montana (GEM) students of DCC. are those:  Residents of North Dakota, South These students would be eligible for Dakota, and Wyoming are equivalent to continuation of this rate for up to four the out-of-district rate. consecutive terms. They must remain full-time students (12 or more credits) and maintain a Out-of-State students are those: minimal 2.00 grade point average (GPA) per  Who are neither residents of the state term. All fees are the responsibility of the nor whose parents are not Montana student. real-property taxpayers. Payment of Tuition and Fees Western Undergraduate Exchange Note: Tuition and Fees Chart is located at back Dawson Community College participates in the of catalog. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), a All tuition and fees must be paid or adjusted at program of the Western Interstate Commission the time of registration. Registration is not for Higher Education and other Western states. completed until this is done. Payments should Through WUE, students from Alaska, Arizona, be directed to the Business Office and may be California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the made in the form of cash, check, money order Northern Marianas Islands, Hawaii, Idaho, or bank credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Express or Discover). Please contact the South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming Business Office for information regarding third- may enroll at Dawson Community College in party billing and deferments. any program, paying resident tuition plus 50 percent of that amount (plus other fees that are A nonrefundable late fee of $40.00 is paid by all paid by all students). students who are taking more than six credits and who do not pay tuition and fees during the Because Dawson Community College period designated for registration, unless their participates in this program, residents of late registration was the fault of Dawson Montana may apply for admission at Community College. The late registration fee institutions in participating states. Each state applies to students enrolled for six credit hours and institution reserves the right to set its own or less after the second week of classes. limitations within the WUE program. Information about WUE may be obtained from If a bank declines payment on a personal check the Admissions Office. and returns it to Dawson Community College, the late registration fee and non-sufficient fund Canadian Cultural Exchange Scholarship fee will be charged to the student who has DCC offers a special tuition rate for residents of offered the check for the payment of fees. the Canadian provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, each A deferred payment plan is available by making year for two consecutive years. arrangements with Accounts Receivable in the Main Office. Student selection is made on a first-come, first- serve basis for those who apply to and are Payment must be made even though the accepted by the college for full-time student withdraws from school. Any refund enrollment. The student must also meet all that is owed to the student because of

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______withdrawal (either voluntary or involuntary) Early Start Per Credit ½ of Tuition and no will be applied toward the payment of the Hour Fee fees deferred fee obligation. Should the refund Experiential Learning On Tuition Schedule be larger than the amount that is Per Credit Hour Fee outstanding, the excess will be returned to Graduation Fee $80.00 the student. Any unpaid balance of the Meal Card $20.00 deferred obligation must be paid before the Replacement Fee student may re-enroll, graduate, or receive Non-sufficient Funds $30.00 transcripts. Check Fee Off-campus Site Per On Tuition/Fee Students who do not pay in accordance with the Credit Hour Fee Schedule terms of the deferred payment contract may Placement Test Re- $15.00 have their enrollment canceled. Students may testing Fee be denied the right to initiate another deferred Senior Citizen Gold Tuition Waived – payment. Deferred payment contracts must be Card Course Fee Fees Apply signed at the Business Office. * This plan is Student ID Card $20.00 subject to change. Replacement Fee Other Fees May Apply Contact Academic Course Fees to Some Courses Affairs Office Some courses, especially those in lab sciences, music, art, and the physical education and Senior Citizen Gold Card recreation departments, may require additional The Senior Citizen Gold Card is intended to fees. Students registering for courses can refer provide opportunities for senior citizens to to the course description section of the catalog participate in College activities and events. for courses with additional fees. A list of those Senior citizens who are at least 60 years of age fees is available in the Vice-President’s office. and reside in the Dawson Community College Application Fee (non- $30.00 service area are eligible for the following: refundable)  tuition waivers for college courses (fees Audit Fee On Tuition/Fee apply and minimum class enrollment Schedule (same as if and space available must be met before taking course for the College will honor Gold Card credit. registrations) DCCOnline Processing $30.00  free admittance to regular athletic Fee functions DCCOnline Handling $37.50  Cancellation policies still apply Fee (per course and non-refundable) Gold Card registrations exclude: DCCOnline Per Credit $197.00  Non-credit workshops Hour Fee  Enterprise and/or self-supporting Course Challenge $30.00 activities/events Handling Fee (per  DCCOnline courses course and non-  Course fees, Lab fees, and additional refundable) material/course fees Course Challenge Per On Tuition/Fee Credit Hour Fee Schedule Once an application has been submitted, a lifetime Gold Card will be issued. Senior

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______citizens who want to be Gold Card holders Fifteen (15) Week Fall and Spring Semesters are encouraged to contact the President’s Through the eighth (8th) day of classes – 100% Office at 406.377.9401 for an application. refund. After the eighth (8th) day of classes – No refund. Deferred Payment Plan The following deferred payment plan for tuition Ten (10) Week Fall and Spring Sessions th and fees is available*: Through the fifth (5 ) day of classes – 100%  Prior approval must be made before the refund. th day of registration. After the fifth (5 ) day of classes – No refund.  A non-refundable administrative charge of $25.00 per semester will be charged. Six (6) Week Fall and Spring Sessions rd  One third of total amount due must be Through the third (3 ) day of classes – 100% paid at the time of registration. refund. rd  Another third of total amount due must After the third (3 ) day of classes – No refund. be paid within 30 days.  Final third of total amount due must be Sessions Less Than Six (6) Weeks in Length paid within 60 days. Through ten (10) percent of class days that have occurred – 100% refund. Payment must be made even though the After ten (10) percent of class days have student withdraws from school. Any refund occurred – No refund. that is owed to the student because of withdrawal (either voluntary or involuntary) Summer Term will be applied toward the payment of the First (1st) through third (3rd) day of classes – deferred fee obligation. Should the refund 100% refund. be larger than the amount that is After the third (3rd) day of classes – No refund. outstanding, the excess will be returned to the student. Any unpaid balance of the Refund of Residence Halls and Dining deferred obligation must be paid before the Services: student may re-enroll, graduate, or receive No refunds are made to students unless the transcripts. official withdrawal process has been completed. The housing application fee is Students who do not pay in accordance with the non-refundable. terms of the deferred payment contract may have their enrollment canceled. Students may Fifteen (15) Week Fall and Spring Semesters be denied the right to initiate another deferred Through the eighth (8th) day of class – Full payment. Deferred payment contracts must be refund less funds used on meal card. signed at the Business Office. * This plan is After the eighth (8th) day of classes – No refund. subject to change. Summer Term Refunds – Institutional Policy and First (1st) through third (3rd) day of classes – Procedure 100% refund. For students withdrawing from all classes, the After third (3rd) day of classes – No refund. official withdrawal process must be completed. The withdrawal form may be obtained in the For purposes of this policy and procedure, class Registrar’s Office. Tuition and fees will be days mean from the first (1st) day classes start adjusted according to the following schedule: for that session, excluding weekends. A

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______percentage of a class will be rounded up (i.e. Withdrawal and Return to Title IV 1.67 days will be two (2) days). Funds (R2T4) Policy Credit balances are processed throughout the How a Withdrawal Affects Financial Aid Pell semester. If a student has a credit balance as a Grant: The Title IV (TIV) (federal) financial aid result of the financial aid credit to the account, funds are awarded under the assumption that the policy of the college is to refund the credit students will remain in classroom attendance to the student according to federal regulations. Credit balances caused by financial aid are for the entire period (semester) for which the refunded only after a careful review of the funds were awarded. student’s account and eligibility for aid. If a When students withdraw from all courses, credit balance is due the student, the refund is regardless of the reason, they may no longer be made to the student within 14 days after the eligible for the full amount of TIV funds financial aid is posted, as mandated by federal law. A refund will be issued only if the student’s originally awarded. The return of funds to the balance is paid in full. The refund will normally federal government is based on the premise be issued in the form of a check made payable that students earn financial aid in proportion to to the student and mailed to the student’s the length of time during which they remain preferred address. enrolled. A pro-rated schedule determines the amount of federal student aid funds they will Return of Military Tuition Assistance have earned at the time of full withdrawal. For Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a example, students who withdraw in the 2nd student under the assumption that the student week of the semester have earned less of their will attend college for the entire period for financial aid than students who withdraw in the which the assistance is awarded. When a 5th week. Once the 60% point in the semester is student withdraws, the student may no longer reached, students are considered to have be eligible for the full amount of TA funds earned all of the financial aid originally awarded originally awarded. To comply with the and will not be required to return any funds. Department of Defense policy, DCC will return any unearned TA funds on a prorate basis Federal regulations require a recalculation of through at least sixty (60) percent portion of the financial aid eligibility if students: period for which the funds were provided. TA  Completely withdraw; funds are earned proportionally during an  Stop attending before the semester’s end; enrollment period, with unearned funds or returned based upon when a student stops  Do not complete all modules (mini-sessions) attending. in which they are enrolled as of the start Refund Policy for Continuing Education, date of the mini-session. DCC students who receive federal financial aid Non-credit Courses, and Workshops A hundred (100) percent refund will be made and who do not remain in attendance through whenever students cancel their registration at the end of the semester could be responsible least two (2) business days prior to the first for repaying a portion of the financial aid class meeting or if the class is canceled by the originally received. College.

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Students who do not begin attendance in  The percent unearned is equal to 100 classes are not eligible for federal financial aid percent less the percent earned. and must repay all aid originally received.  Breaks of 5 days or longer are not included in the count of total days in the payment NOTE: DCC’s institutional tuition refund policy is period. separate from federal regulations to return unearned aid. Receiving a tuition/fee refund Institutional scholarship funds are not subject from DCC will have no impact on the amount to the R2T4 policy. students must repay to the federal aid programs. For Students Enrolled in Modules: Students are How Earned Financial Aid is Calculated: considered withdrawn if they do not complete Financial aid recipients “earn” the aid they all of the days in the payment period that they originally received by remaining in classes. The were scheduled to complete. DCC tracks amount of federal assistance earned is based on enrollment in each module that doesn’t span a pro-rated system. Students who withdraw or the entire 8 or 6-week summer or 15, 10 or 6- do not complete all classes in which they were week fall or spring semesters, and combines enrolled may be required to return some of the them to form a semester. If a student aid originally awarded. DCC is required to withdraws from a course in a later module determine the percentage of TIV aid “earned” while still attending a current module, they are by students and return the “unearned” portion not considered as withdrawn based on not to the appropriate federal aid programs. DCC is attending the later module. However, a required to perform this calculation within 30 recalculation of aid based on the change in days of the date the school determines that a enrollment status may be required. student has completely withdrawn. The school R2T4 Process must return the funds within 45 days of the  The Financial Aid Office is notified of the calculation. The R2T4 calculation is completed withdrawal. The withdrawal date is by the Financial Aid Office. determined by the Financial Aid Office. The The following explains the formula used to withdrawal date could be the date of determine the percentage of unearned aid to withdrawal or students' last date of be returned to the federal government: attendance.  The percent earned is equal to the number  The Financial Aid Office determines the of calendar days completed up to the amount of TIV aid originally awarded and withdrawal date divided by the total whether it is “disbursed” or “could have number of calendar days in the payment been disbursed.” period.  The Business Office provides the students'  The payment period for most students is original tuition and fee and bookstore the full, 15, 10 or 6-week fall and spring charges. semesters or the full, 8 or 6-week summer  An R2T4 worksheet is completed using the semester. However, for students enrolled in above data. modules (mini-sessions), the payment  The Financial Aid Office will post the period may only include those days for the recalculated amount of aid for which module in which students are enrolled. students are eligible (as per the results of

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the R2T4 worksheet) to their student When Students Fail to Begin Attendance: If account. financial aid is processed for students who  DCC will return funds to the federal never begin attendance in any class for which programs on students' behalf and will bill they registered in a term, all aid will be students. canceled. The instructor reports a grade of AW  In the instances in which students owe a after the census date of the payment period. federal grant repayment in addition to what Financial aid originally awarded is canceled for DCC has returned to the federal programs, students who failed to begin attendance in all they are notified in writing and the amount classes in which they were originally enrolled is reported by the Financial Aid Office as an and is adjusted for those who fail to begin overpayment. attendance in a portion of the classes in which  Students are responsible for all DCC charges they were originally enrolled. and federal overpayments resulting from an When Students Fail All Classes: If financial aid R2T4 calculation. recipients who have not officially withdrawn fail Post-Withdrawal Disbursement of Loan to receive a passing grade in at least one class Proceeds: When the R2T4 calculation results in during the term, the Financial Aid Office will students’ being eligible to receive either Federal determine whether they actually established Direct Stafford Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loan eligibility for the aid originally awarded. It is proceeds, they will be contacted via e-mail and assumed that students completed 50% of the U.S. Mail by the Financial Aid Office. Written semester unless they provide documentation to authorization from students will be requested the Financial Aid Office from their instructor and is required before loan proceeds can be indicating a later last date of attendance. If processed and awarded to them. students did not begin attendance, or stopped attending during the payment period, the Post-Withdrawal Disbursement of Federal Pell financial aid originally awarded will be canceled Grant Proceeds: When the R2T4 calculation or adjusted. results in students’ being eligible to receive Federal Pell Grant proceeds, the eligible funds Order of Return to Federal Aid Programs: In will be applied to the students account to pay accordance with federal regulations, unearned for current allowable charges. aid will be returned to the federal programs in the following order: Determination of Withdrawal Date: The withdrawal date used in the R2T4 calculation is  Federal Direct Loans: Unsubsidized, then the actual last date of attendance as provided Subsidized by the instructors or the date the withdrawal  Federal Direct Parent Loans process was started.  Federal Pell Grant  Federal Supplemental Educational Withdrawing Prior to the 60% Point of a Opportunity Grant Payment Period: Unless and until students  Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant complete 60% of the term in which financial aid was awarded, they will be required to return all Information Regarding Loan Repayment: The or part of the financial aid originally awarded R2T4 calculation may result in students and for the term. parents being responsible for directly returning additional loan amounts to the U.S. Department

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______of Education. The loan grace period begins on attend Dawson Community College. The the withdrawal date from the school, or when primary responsibility for financing a college students cease to be enrolled on at least a half- education rests with the student and his/her time basis. If students do not re-enroll as a half- family. Dawson Community College financial aid time students within 6 months of withdrawal or is viewed only as a supplement to less than half-time enrollment, the loans enter student/family support. repayment. Students should contact the loan All aid applicants must complete and submit the servicer or the U.S. Department of Education to Free Application for Federal Student Aid make repayment arrangements. The promissory (FAFSA) form which may be completed on-line note signed by the borrower outlines at www.fafsa.gov (a paper copy is available repayment obligations. Students should contact from the U.S. Department of Education by the servicer or the U.S. Department of calling 1-800-433-3243). When applying for Education with any questions. Consequences of financial aid, a student should use tax Non-Repayment: Students who owe the U.S. information from the prior tax year and list the Department of Education for an overpayment school code of 002529 for Dawson Community of TIV funds are not eligible for any additional College. Students attending DCC for the first federal financial aid until the overpayment is time must apply for admission as degree paid in full or payment arrangements are made seeking to be considered for financial aid. Students who apply early, usually before with the U.S. Department of Education. December 1 for fall enrollment, and who Students who owe DCC because of an R2T4 complete all other documentation calculation will be placed on a financial hold. requirements, are given priority for limited They will not be allowed to register for funds. Those who complete requirements later subsequent semesters or receive academic are considered only for Federal Direct Loan transcripts until the balance is paid. programs, Federal Pell Grants, and Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Services Grants. For more How a Withdrawal Affects Future Financial Aid information contact the DCC Office of Financial Eligibility: Refer to the Financial Aid Office Aid. Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to determine how a withdrawal impacts aid Application Procedure eligibility. To apply for financial aid, students must NOTE: This policy is subject to revision without complete: notice based on changes to federal laws and  FAFSA for each year enrolled regulations or DCC policies. If changes are  DCC Financial Aid Data Sheet  Complete Verification (if requested) made, students are held to the most current The FAFSA is available Oct. 1. Apply early, online policy. This statement is intended to provide an at fafsa.ed.gov. For those without easy access overview of policies and procedures related to a to computers, paper FAFSA applications may be complicated and very encompassing regulation. downloaded from the website. Once you have Additional information is available in the completed and submitted your FAFSA, allow Financial Aid Office. two to four business days for the college to receive your application. When applying for Financial Aid financial aid, a student should use tax Financial aid is available to eligible students information from the prior tax year and list the who, without such help, would be unable to school code of 002529 for Dawson Community

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College. Students attending DCC for the first students may be required to submit IRS Tax time must apply for admission as degree Return Transcripts and other documents to seeking to be considered for financial aid. verify the information on their application. If a Students who apply early, usually before student is selected, he/she will be advised December 1 for fall enrollment, and who concerning the documentation that is required. complete all other documentation Failure to provide requested documentation requirements, are given priority for limited will stop further processing of the financial aid funds. Those who complete requirements later application. are considered only for Federal Direct Loan programs, Federal Pell Grants, and Federal Iraq Determination of Eligibility and Afghanistan Services Grants. For more Most student aid is awarded on the basis of information contact the DCC Office of Financial need. “Need” is defined as the difference Aid. between cost of education, (tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation and Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements personal expenses), and the Expected Family To receive Title IV financial aid each recipient Contribution, which is the amount the student must meet the following eligibility and his/her family contribute as determined by requirements: the FAFSA.  Be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program. If educational cost exceeds the family’s ability  Not be enrolled in elementary or to contribute, need will exist, and every effort secondary school. will be made to provide adequate financial aid.  Have a high school diploma or To offer maximum assistance, awards often are recognized equivalent. made in the form of a financial aid “package”  Be a citizen of the United States or be combining two or more different types of aid an eligible non-citizen. (grants, scholarships, employment, and/or  Maintain satisfactory academic loans). progress.  Not be in default on a Title IV loan. Applications are processed in the order in  Not owe a repayment of any Title IV which they are received. The Financial Aid grant. Office reserves the right to make the final  Be registered with the Selective Service determination regarding the type(s) and Administration, if required. amount of aid awarded, based upon an  Not have borrowed in excess of loan evaluation of the applicant’s eligibility for a limits. particular type of aid and upon the availability  Have need, as defined by individual of funds under the various aid programs. program requirements (except for Direct Unsubsidized and PLUS Loans). Financial Aid Portal  Meet any other program-specific When the College receives your application, criteria. you can monitor your application status and download required forms online in the Verification student secure portal at DCC MyInfo. The Some students will be selected for the Financial Aid office will communicate your “Verification Process” which requires the eligibility and awards via the portal, email, Financial Aid Office to evaluate the accuracy of text message, and/or U.S. mail. It is the a student’s financial aid application. These student’s responsibility to monitor the

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______portal regularly for updates, even after student receives depends on his/her being awarded, and after grades have been enrollment status. assessed each quarter. Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Payment to Student Grant (FSEOG) is available on a limited basis to All financial aid is awarded and will be applied undergraduate students with exceptional need toward the student’s direct college costs of for assistance (Pell Grant recipients must be attendance (i.e., tuition, fees, and residence hall given priority). room and board charges). Aid is disbursed prior to the seventh (7th) classroom day of each Federal Iraq and Afghanistan Service semester to students who have: Grant. Students who are not eligible for a Pell  accepted their aid Grant but whose parent or guardian was a  submitted all required documents and member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a documents have been processed result of service performed in Iraq or  have finalized their schedule bill via Afghanistan after September 11, 2001 may be their “My Info” student account. able to receive this grant. Student must be under 24 years of age OR enrolled in college at If there is a balance due on these direct least part-time at the time of the parent’s or charges after scholarships, grants, and loan guardian’s death. assistance have been applied, the student will be responsible to pay the amount due Work Study Employment to the College or set up the necessary Federal and State Work Study are financial aid deferred payment plan, should the student programs that are funded by Federal and State be eligible. All federal/state financial governments and awarded based on student assistance and most scholarships will be financial need. These programs are awarded as disbursed in equal installments for each a part of the total aid package to students who semester. Work study students are paid will be enrolled at least half-time for Federal monthly, based on the time sheet and full-time for State. Eligible students may submitted by the student and the work work up to 10 hours per week in an on-campus supervisor. Loans may be canceled under or off-campus job. Off-campus work study jobs certain conditions if the student no longer are limited to community service employment. desires the debt.

Grants Loans The Federal Pell Grant program is designed Federal Direct Loan is a low interest loan made to provide undergraduate students with a by the United States Department of Education foundation of financial aid. The financial to students attending college at least half-time. need of the student is determined by a Federal Direct Loan applicants must show formula that has been developed by the financial need in order to qualify and this U.S. Congress and is applied consistently to requires completion of a financial aid all applicants using the information application. A maximum of $3,500 for freshman reported on the FAFSA. The award is to be and $4,500 for sophomore year may be used for education expenses, which include borrowed and must be repaid within 10 years of tuition, fees, room and board, books and leaving school. supplies. The amount of Pell Grant a

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Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan is a low the Financial Aid Office or download the interest loan that is made by the United States application. Department of Education to students attending school at least half-time. Students who may not State Vocational Rehabilitation be eligible for any or all of the Federal Direct Service: Students with certain disabilities may Loan may apply for assistance through the qualify for educational assistance through the Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan. Interest will Montana Department of Social and not be deferred while the student is attending Rehabilitation Service. Contact that office for college; therefore, the student must pay that more information. interest while in college. Students must apply for financial aid and meet all other general Tribal Grants: These funds are available to financial aid eligibility criteria. A maximum many Native American students who are $2,000 for dependent and $6,000 for enrolled in a full-time course of study. The independent students. award limits are based on the student’s need and the availability of funds. Further Federal Direct PLUS Loan is a fixed interest, information may be obtained by contacting the unsubsidized loan made to parents of student’s tribal office or the tribal higher dependent students. Parents may borrow the education office. cost of college attendance minus other financial aid. Federal Direct PLUS borrowers generally Waivers of Tuition: Tuition waivers are must begin repaying both principal and interest available for eligible veterans, senior citizens, within 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed faculty and staff, high school honor students, or delayed at borrower’s option. Interested athletes, art, and music students who display parents should contact the Financial Aid Office. great talent. PLUS is based on credit, so not all parents will be eligible. For students whose parents were Satisfactory Academic Progress denied the PLUS additional unsubsidized loan money loan, money is available. The maximum Requirements for Federal Financial additional is $4000 for the year. Aid Federal regulations require all students who All student borrowers of Perkins or Direct loans receive financial aid to maintain satisfactory are required, by law, to participate in entrance academic progress toward an eligible degree or counseling prior to receiving their first certificate by meeting GPA and completion disbursement from a loan. They are also requirements. Students who wish to be required to participate in exit counseling upon considered for financial aid at DCC must leaving the institution or dropping below half maintain satisfactory progress in their selected time enrollment. Information is available in the course of study by meeting the following Financial Aid Office. requirements:  2.0 Cumulative GPA Other Financial Aid Programs  67% Cumulative Pace Scholarships: Dawson Community College  Timely progression toward degree makes many scholarships available to students. completion; the number of credits The duration of assistance, scholarship attempted are within 150% of the amounts, requirements and criteria for each number of credits required for program scholarship varies. Any prospective or currently completion. enrolled student may obtain applications from

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Each student receiving financial assistance Coffee Shop. Grab-and-go snacks can also be is directed to the DCC website at found amidst the delicious scents wafting out of www.dawson.edu/future/ financial- the Coffee Shop. Located in the Toepke Center, aid/satisfactory-academic-progress for a students are encouraged to use the additional detailed explanation of the satisfactory seating for studying, board game nights, Open Academic Progress Standards. This Mic sessions, etc. Gift certificates and punch information is also available in the Financial cards are available for purchase. Aid Office and in the Student Handbook. Campus Store The Financial Aid Office evaluates student The Dawson Community College Campus Store academic progress at the end of each semester. serves our campus and community by providing The preceding does not reflect the entire policy a friendly atmosphere with excellent customer and is intended to provide a brief overview service while offering textbooks and supplies only. Students receiving financial aid should that cater to the educational needs of the understand the provisions of this policy; it is student. In addition, customers will find DCC assumed that the student will fulfill all apparel, Made in Montana products, art responsibilities in this regard. supplies, and gifts. ______Parents and loved ones should keep in mind the Student Affairs Campus Store when looking for care packages for their students. The Campus Store can put The division of Student Affairs exists to create together goodie bags and baskets for birthdays, and sustain an engaged, healthy and safe finals week, or whenever your son/daughter learning environment that promotes leadership may be needing a little pick-me-up. The Campus by providing support and building a sense of Store can be found in the Toepke Center and community for students. Services include but can be contacted at 406.377.9457. are not limited to: a wide range of social options; access to resources for those in need; Book Refunds student and residential life to create a sense of Books will be refunded at 100% of the belonging; food service, campus store and purchase price if the following criterion is coffee shop. We seek to challenge and support met: our students to become responsible, engaged  Full refunds only given during the first citizens of the campus, our community and week of the semester. their future communities.  Student must have a receipt. Student Affairs staff are trained to give students  New books must be in absolutely new support in a variety of ways to enhance their condition, free from all marks or personal and professional preparation for a writing, for a full refund. If shrink- successful future. Information about services wrapped books have been opened they and programs is available in Main Hall 131. Any are no longer considered new. Digital student who has questions relative to college books/pass-codes that have been policies/ procedures should feel free to discuss opened cannot be returned. the matter with staff.  A new book that is marked is considered to be a used book and will Buc’s Brew Coffee Shop be refunded at 50% of retail value. Students can purchase gourmet coffees, teas,  Refunds cannot be issued for smoothies, and protein drinks at Buc’s Brew workbooks or lab books that have been

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written in. Your name in a book problem situations and plan social, cultural and automatically makes it a used book. educational programming for the residents.

Book Buy Back Policy Students are encouraged to apply for housing The campus store has a Book Buy Back during immediately after being admitted to DCC. finals week (receipt is required). The status of a Students will not be eligible to participate in the book for buy back is established by the faculty room assignment process until they have been and the campus store. Books are bought back at officially accepted, completed the housing 50 percent of the purchase price. The campus application and paid the non-refundable store is not able to purchase a book if: housing application fee ($150).  It will not be used again at DCC.  It is superseded by a new edition. Housing is to be paid at the beginning of the  The book is in poor condition. semester following the fee schedule. Students  Highlighting is acceptable but ink is not. living on-campus are required to purchase a  Pencil marks are not erased. meal plan. Once a student has claimed the  Digital content has been opened. reservation by checking into the unit, he/she is financially obligated for the remainder of the Food Service semester. No deduction is made for late arrival Dawson Community College offers a wide at the beginning of the semester or for early variety of food options, great service, and a departure at the end of the semester. Charges quality dining experience to students, are subject to change with reasonable notice. employees, and visitors. The food service is located in the Main Hall. The offerings, Monday Housing Residency Requirement through Friday, are three meals a day and All students who have completed fewer than 30 Saturday one meal in a buffet style atmosphere. total credit hours of coursework or receiving Dawson Community College offers two meal scholarship directly from DCC (i.e., tuition plans to meet the varied needs of our students. waivers, books), are required to live in the Students living in campus housing are required residence halls. Exceptions are made for to purchase a meal plan. For information students who meet one of the following regarding food service and catering options or circumstances: prices call the Main Office at 406.377.9400.  Reside with parent(s) or legal guardian  Married students or students with Campus Housing dependents  Registered for eleven or fewer credit Our students enjoy living on-campus in hours apartment-style housing. Each apartment has  Over 21 years of age two-bedrooms accommodating four students, a  Transfer student with 30 credits or kitchen/dining area, living room, bathroom, and more storage space. These accommodations offer a  Non-degree seeking (under 12 credits) more independent living environment for  Have a particular hardship or other student residents. The housing complex extenuating circumstance that compels facilities include laundry rooms, study area, an exemption computer/printer, TV lounge, mail service, vending machines, a pool table, and a ping- Requests for housing residency exemption pong table. The housing complex is staffed with must be written and accompanied by residence life staff who are trained to assist in supporting documentation and submitted

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______to the Housing Office. Students are not room assignments. All conditions of the housing released from the residency requirement rental agreement are stated in the Student until they receive official notification from Housing Handbook. Please make the Director of Housing. accommodations with the Housing Director to remain on campus over Thanksgiving, All full-time students who have completed 30 or Christmas, and spring break. more credits may voluntarily apply for housing in the Student Living Complex on a semester Health Insurance basis. Health insurance is available to students through area insurance agents, or may be Occupancy of Campus Housing available through parents or legal guardian. Occupancy of campus housing is a privilege that is extended to full-time (12 credits) students of Library DCC with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Continuation The Jane Carey Memorial Library is located in of this privilege is dependent upon reasonable the Main Hall of the college and provides a and satisfactory personal conduct and proper care of the unit to which the student is spectacular view of the Yellowstone River Valley assigned. The college reserves the right to and the city of Glendive. Library services and refuse housing to anyone in order to ensure the resources include research and instructional health and safety of all residents. assistance; an extensive collection supplemented by interlibrary loan and consortia Each unit will have these minimum furnishings: partnerships; 26 Windows desktops, printing telephone, TV cable services, computer internet and scanning equipment; individual or group access, four extra-length (36 x 80 inch) single study rooms and tables; and comfort seating. beds with mattresses, window blinds, four desks with chairs, four wardrobes, a mirror, The Library collection supports DCC curriculum dining table and four chairs, stove, and by providing access to a wide variety of refrigerator. Furnishings and fixtures belonging information resources. The print collection to the Student Living Complex are not includes approximately 30,000 book volumes permitted to leave the unit. and 35 periodicals; the electronic collection includes 58 subject-specific and interdisciplinary The residents of the complex may provide other databases, reference resources, and eBooks. In common room furnishings, please refer to the addition, the library also has state documents, Student Housing Handbook for approved list. microfilm, microfiche, and a collection of No additional beds or mattresses are permitted. audiovisual materials. Interlibrary loan provides The residents of the complex may provide other furnishings, if they wish additional furniture. additional access to the world’s knowledge. Bedding, bath linen, kitchen utensils, dishes and Access to the library’s catalog and electronic personal items must be provided by the resources is available (on- and off-campus) residents. Roommates are urged to avoid through the library website. The online catalog duplication of small appliances, stereos, etc., provides quick and efficient access to library when possible. Pets are not allowed in the complex. materials, not only at DCC but also at a number of other Montana College and university Specific opening and closing dates for residence libraries. Cooperation with other Glendive halls will be sent to the students with their libraries is emphasized in order to offer a wide

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______variety of materials and services to area library for criminal justice law enforcement majors and users. students employed in the criminal justice field. The main objective of this organization is to The library is open Monday-Friday with some promote professional standards in criminal evening and weekend hours. Summer and justice and to develop understanding of the holiday hours vary and will be posted on the problems and objectives of those agencies that library’s website. are devoted to the administration of criminal justice. Student Organizations and Clubs Dawson FFA Alumni Chapter Associated Student Body (ASB) of DCC FFA stands for Future Farmers of America. All full-time students of the College are These letters are part of history and heritage members of the Associated Student Body of that will never change. However, FFA is not just Dawson Community College. A Student Senate, for students who want to be production elected as representatives of the freshman and farmers; FFA also welcomes members who sophomore classes, acts as a governing board aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, for the ASB. The Senate plans recreation and business owners and more. Today, the National social activities for students and participates FFA Organization remains committed to the with the faculty and the community in planning individual student, providing a path to other college and community events. The achievement in premier leadership, personal Senate also participates in DCC governance via growth and career success through agricultural appointments to college committees. A portion education. FFA Alumni also assist at FFA camps of student fees paid each semester is used by and conferences, the National FFA Convention ASB for activities. & Expo and other personal development programs. Through their commitment to FFA As the number of students at the College grows and agricultural education, FFA Alumni help and as their interests diversify, new clubs and guide the students in their communities down societies are formed on campus. Students or the path to success. We are still the Future groups wishing to discuss the possibility of Farmers of America, and we are the Future organizing a club or society should contact the Biologists, Future Chemists, Future office of the ASB body for club application and Veterinarians, Future Engineers and Future approval. Such new organizations will be Entrepreneurs of America, as well. subject to the approval of the student governing body. Dawson Intervarsity Christian Fellowship A part of a nationwide international student Art Club organization of college and university The goal of the Art Club is to support and enrich campuses, this group is concerned with the artistic life of its members and the presenting Christianity as an important part of community at large through creativity and college and university life. Meetings are initiative, with art related activities and events informal, infused with music and interaction. such as workshops, exhibits, fund-raisers, and Dawson Intervarsity Christian Fellowship is community service. All DCC students interested open to all students with any or no religious in art are welcome to participate. background.

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______propagation of eastern Montana’s native plant Recycling Club species, as well as promote the growth of The Recycling Club seeks to introduce a beneficial plants at DCC. comprehensive recycling program in DCC and the surrounding community through their Music Club efforts as well as by partnering with local The goal of the Music Club is to make a notable organizations. difference in the programs and social and extracurricular activities throughout DCC. Rodeo Club Participation is open to all students involved in Membership in this organization is open to all any aspect of the Music Department. DCC students who are interested in promoting the sport of rodeo on campus. Its primary The Dawson Community College Chapter of objective is to sponsor an annual rodeo for National Association for Music Education intercollegiate competition in the Big Sky (NAfME) promotes the advancement of music Region. education. It is a voluntary, nonprofit organization representing all phases of music Science Club education in schools, colleges, universities and The Science Club serves to promote interest, teacher education institutions. Students understanding, and knowledge of the science involved in music and wishing to promote music world. are encouraged to join. Skills USA Native American Club Like FFA, Skills USA is also a nationwide The Native American Club serves to provide to organization with a chapter at DCC. It allows and promote the well-being of Native American students, especially those in vocational- students at DCC, as well as celebrate their rich technical fields the opportunity to compete in a heritage and presence. chosen field. Contests are held at State, Regional, and National levels. Phi Theta Kappa ______Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society of the Two-Year College, is recognized by the Academic Affairs American Association of Community Colleges as The College provides quality curriculum and the official honor society for two-year colleges. instruction through multiple learning pathways Its purpose is to recognize and encourage expanding opportunities in education adaptive scholarship among associate degree students to the needs of a changing student body. having at least a 3.50 GPA. To achieve this At DCC, you will receive the attention you purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides deserve from qualified faculty. Working with opportunities for the development of faculty and staff, students will earn a transfer leadership and service for an intellectual degree with credits towards seamless transfer climate to exchange ideas and ideals, for lively or a terminal degree to prepare to enter the fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of workforce. interest in continuing academic excellence. Alpha Xi Epsilon, the DCC chapter of Phi Theta Academic Support Services Kappa, was chartered in 1988. Adult Education

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______level. The program is grant funded and free to charge, to meet the needs of students. Other all 16 years of age and up. Open five days per areas of need are handled through peer week, with flexible hours upon request, tutors tutoring. Students may make appointments or strive to meet the varied needs of clients as drop-in for services. The Academic Support they attain their HiSET/GED, transition to Center facilities are located adjacent to the college or technical programs, and improve library and include study areas and private their employment prospects by refining job testing rooms. skills while receiving career coaching using the Montana Career Information System (MCIS). Co-curricular Activities For more information, contact the Adult Career Dawson Community College welcomes students and Education Center at 406.377.9448. of all ages, backgrounds and needs. The College facilities and organizations offer a wide range of High School Equivalency (HiSET Testing) student opportunities for a full college Dawson Community College is authorized experience. Students may participate in by the Montana Department of Public intercollegiate athletics, intramural activities, Instruction to administer the High School theater, art, and student organizations. Equivalency Test (HiSET). To take the exam in the state of Montana, you must meet the Intercollegiate Athletics following eligibility requirements: The Dawson Community College Athletic  You must be at least 16 years of age, Department provides student-athletes with and cannot be enrolled in high school. opportunities to excel in intercollegiate athletic Note: if you are 16, 17 or 18 years of age, there are additional requirements competition within an educational and policies that apply. If you are 19 or environment. The department promotes older, you do not have any additional physical fitness, intellectual development, social age-related policies or requirements. interaction and sportsmanship. DCC is a  You must be a resident of Montana to member of the National Junior College Athletic take the HiSET exam at a test center in Association (NJCAA). Men’s and Women’s Montana. Basketball and Cross Country compete at the  You must provide identification on test NJCAA Division I level while Baseball, Softball day at the HiSET test center. A valid and Volleyball compete at the NJCAA Division II driver’s license, passport, military ID, or level. All six NJCAA sports are members of other form of government-issued Region XIII which includes schools from (national or foreign) identification that Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan shows name, address, date of birth, and Wisconsin. They are also a part of the Mon- signature and photograph are acceptable forms of identification. Dak Conference which consists of two-year  Additional information and schools from Montana and North Dakota. requirements are available at this Under the governing body of the National website: hiset.ets.org/requirements/mt Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), the

DCC Rodeo team competes in the Big Sky Mid-Rivers Academic Support Center Region, consisting of two-year and four-year (tutoring services) schools from Montana and Wyoming. Through The Academic Support Center is open to all students who may need help with their the strength of the program, DCC has produced academic subjects. Tutors are available, at no Regional and National Champions.

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The athletic programs at DCC compete for It is assumed that any student who enrolls at championships and also pride themselves in DCC is aware of the following expectations and serving the local community in a variety of responsibilities and that he/she will always ways. Athletic contests at the college provide abide by those realistic standards of DCC students and members in the community achievement and citizenship that are conducive great entertainment throughout the year and to self-growth and to the well-being of the also help bring together students and college community. community members as they cheer on their Buccaneers. Student conduct regulations are published in the student handbook which is available on the Performing Arts DCC website. Students may participate in band, choir, and/or community theater productions. These Alcohol/Drug Policy activities provide opportunities for the Dawson Community College requires standards development of performance skills and of conduct that prohibit the unlawful appreciation. These groups participate in many possession, use, and/or distribution of illegal college and community functions. and prescription drugs or alcohol by students and employees on institutional property. No Standards of Student Conduct alcohol/illegal drugs will be allowed in any of With enrollment, the student accepts both the the rooms at the DCC Living Complex or in any rights and responsibilities of DCC students. area of the DCC Campus. Any violation will be Accordingly, the College expects that each subject to report to law enforcement student will abide by civil laws and college authorities. For more information contact the policies/regulations. Students neither surrender office of the Vice President of Academic and their civil rights as citizens nor are they given Student Affairs. immunity or special consideration with reference to civil or criminal law. Loss of Personal Articles The College does not accept responsibility for As members of the DCC community, students loss of or damage to personal articles in the have the responsibility to study, to learn, and to event of theft or natural disasters such as flood, conduct themselves with academic integrity in fire, or wind. The College shall not be liable for relation to the college, its mission, and its damages if the college’s performance of its processes and functions as an institution of obligation is necessarily curtailed or suspended higher learning. Students, as citizens, are due to storm, flood, or other acts of nature; expected to be familiar with and comply with fire, war, rebellion, scarcity of water, existing federal, state and city laws governing insurrection, riots, strikes or any other cause civil and criminal behavior both on- and off- beyond the control of DCC. campus and during all DCC functions. Weapons/Ammunition Violations may result in disciplinary action by No person may carry or possess a weapon, the college in addition to any civil or criminal regardless of whether the person has a permit action. A student may be dropped from to carry a concealed weapon, except as enrollment whenever, in the opinion of the authorized by Board and College Policy. administration, his/her presence is not in “Weapon” means an instrument, article or harmony with the spirit of the college. substance that is designed, used or likely to be used to cause bodily harm or property damage.

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Weapons include the following items: firearms, employment on the basis of their demonstrated including rifles, shotguns, handguns; bowie, ability and competence without regard to such dirks and knives (other than kitchen knives) matters as race, color, religion, sex, national with blades 4 inches or longer, explosives, origin, age, veteran status, marital or parental swords, nun chucks, throwing stars and other status, or disability. martial arts weapons, crossbows, compound Students who feel that they have been unfairly bows, recurve bows, long bows, pepper spray treated by the college with regards to policy, or (except for small, personal protection disciplinary actions, have the right to request a dispensers), BB guns, paintball guns, hearing by an appeals board within two school ammunition and non-functioning replicas that days of any action that is taken. This may could be confused with actual firearms. include complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, If a student has a weapon for classroom use, it political belief, veteran status, marital or is his/her responsibility to make arrangements parental status, or existence of a disability. ahead of time with the instructor to store weapons. The college provides class related Reasonable Disability weapons for classroom instruction and use when applicable. Residents of residence halls Accommodation may store rifles, shotguns, crossbows, Dawson Community College will provide compound bows, recurve bows and long bows reasonable accommodations for qualified with field or broadhead points in a designated students with disabilities pursuant to Section storage space. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (Public Law 101- 336) to ensure equal access to its programs. Annual Crime Report Students with disabilities who request In November of 1990 the Student Right to Know accommodations must: Act was signed into law. The Act mandates that  Register with the Student Affairs office. institutions of higher education report and It is the student’s responsibility to make available to both current and prospective initiate the request for services. students and employees the occurrences of Students are encouraged to initiate the specific crimes on campus. In addition to the request for accommodations as soon as number of reported specified crimes, the possible. institution must report the number of arrests  Students who are requesting for liquor violations, drug-abuse violations, and accommodations must provide weapon violations. The report is available at documentation of their disability from www.dawson.edu, through the Vice President the appropriate medical or of Academic and Student Affairs and the EEO psychological professionals. Office, Room 131A. Documentation must be current;

usually within the previous three years. Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Documentation must include a specific Action diagnosis. Actual test scores must be Dawson Community College is committed to provided. A description of requested equal opportunity for all persons in all facets of accommodations including the rationale community college operations. Our policy has for those accommodations must be been, and will continue to be, one of provided. nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity  Students requesting accommodations to all students, employees, and applicants for should notify their instructors of their

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disability as soon as possible. Student Disciplinary action will be taken when instances Affairs personnel will assist in this of harassment, intimidation, or retaliation process if requested by the student. occur.  Requests for accommodations will be evaluated on an individual basis. Sexual Harassment is defined legally as If you believe you have been discriminated unwelcome sexual advances, requests for against based on disability and/or need a sexual favors, and other verbal or physical reasonable accommodation, talk to the Equal conduct of a sexual nature that affects an Opportunity Director/Vice President of individual’s education, employment or work Academic and Student Affairs to solve any performance. Examples, but not limited to, are: complaints. You also may contact the Montana  Activity or comments that create a Human Rights Commission at 406.444.2884 or hostile, intimidating or offensive 1.800.542.0807, TTD 406.444.0532. environment;  Harassment occurred in an extreme Title IX single incident or from repeated Title IX of the Educational Amendment of actions; 1972 states:  Unwelcomed comments or actions No person in the United States shall, on the made either directly or indirectly for basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, educational or employment benefits be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to “Quid pro quo”; discrimination under any education program or  The complainant and the alleged activity receiving Federal financial assistance. perpetrator may be of either gender The law has many applications such as providing and need not be of different genders. equitable educational opportunities to all students. Dawson Community College affirms Sexual Intimidation is defined as any the right of all employees and students to work unreasonable behavior, verbal or non-verbal, and study in an environment free from all forms which has the effect of subjecting members of of discrimination and harassment. either sex to humiliation, embarrassment or discomfort because of their gender. Discrimination on basis of sex includes sexual  Stalking or cyber stalking; harassment or sexual violence, such as rape,  Electronic recording or distribution sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual without knowledge and consent of all coercion. DCC is committed to providing a parties involved; climate of mutual respect and is opposed to  Comments or actions referring to every practice that denies human dignity or different sexual orientation. actions that infringe upon academic and  Sexual Assault is a particular type of sexual personal freedom. harassment that includes physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will Harassment Policy and Complaint including an individual who is incapable of giving consent due to alcohol or drugs use. Procedures  Non-Consensual Sexual Contact; Sexual harassment and/or intimidation are a  Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse; violation of federal and state laws. The State of  Sexual exploitation and misconduct; Montana prohibits retaliation against any  An act of power and control. employee or student because he or she has filed a report of alleged harassment. Other forms of Harassment may be defined as:

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 Messages which one can regard as evidence a forensic exam must be performed irritating and offensive, violent or non- within 72 hours. violent in nature;  A behavior which acts in flagrant Each complaint will be investigated to disrespect for the well-being of others; determine what occurred. DCC will take steps to  Threats, whether or not a person has protect the complainant as deemed necessary the intention of carrying out a threat, during the pendency of the investigation and are a serious matter with possible resolution process such as, but not limited to; criminal implications; no-contact order, restriction of access to  Bullying classroom by students, or the College grounds by non-students or non-employees in certain Reporting circumstances. A complainant may seek a Anyone who knows someone or has been Temporary Order of Protection (TOP) that will subject to harassment or discrimination issue a “no contact” order from a court of (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, appropriate jurisdiction against the accused. sexual coercion or gender gender-based harassment) can and should report the incident. Through the reporting process, the complainant has the right to assistance or consultation by a If an assault occurred: friend or trained advocate. The College offers  Get to a safe place as soon as possible; services to students through Student Affairs  Talk to someone you trust; personnel. The Student Affairs staff will provide  Preserve all the physical evidence; assistance and information on local resources  Seek Medical attention. available in a safe, supportive, and confidential setting. A discrimination or harassment complaint may be brought forth by any member of the college Complaints shall be defined as any informal community; administrators, faculty members, (oral) or formal (written) allegation. Allegations staff members, or students. Complaints will also of sexual assault may not be resolved by an be addressed if you are not employed or informal resolution process. However, some attending DCC but believe some form of harassment allegations may use an informal discrimination or harassment may have approach to resolve some cases involving the occurred. Contact: Title IX Coordinator, Room following: 111, 406.377.9412.  The individual takes some steps which may stop the behavior; Other possible contacts to report  The school initiates some actions violations: An Academic Advisor, Team Coach, informal or formal; Residence Hall Director, any employee, or Law Enforcement (911). Formal charges under the school’s sexual harassment procedures can be filed by Although there is no specific time limit for either the victim or the institution against reporting we encourage you to report this with the offender at any time. the Title IX Coordinator as soon as possible. Seeking help immediately is critical as you can Individual procedure is one option you can do have evidence collected and stored without as an individual. If you feel comfortable doing reporting the crime. In order to obtain essential so, confront the harasser or write a letter informing the individual that his/her behavior is

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______unwelcome, offensive or inappropriate and Formal procedure. A written formal complaint must stop. Other things to do: keep notes, write will be filed with the Title IX Coordinator/ down your feelings, list any witnesses etc. Affirmative Action Officer. An investigation will Documentation is strongly recommended; be conducted to determine the facts of the notify your supervisor, advisor, coach, an incident. The college official designated to instructor, or Title IX Coordinator for assistance conduct the investigation will make an impartial with this or other procedures. judgment as to whether or not misconduct occurred, and, if so, propose appropriate Informal procedure is aimed at stopping the sanctions. During this time, each person is given behavior rather than determining culpability or a chance to respond to evidence and potential intent, with the assistance of the Title charges. Individuals subjected to disciplinary IX/Affirmative Action Officer. It simply provides action as the result of a report may file a an alternative method for getting sexual grievance under the college grievance policy in harassment to end, which is usually what the Student Handbook located under the recipients of harassment want, rather than a Student Conduct Code. vindication of their civil rights or achieving revenge. Why some choose informal Reporting Procedures procedures: The College encourages reporting of all  Less frightening; incidents of sexual misconduct, and respects  Confidentially is easier to maintain; the choices that individuals make regarding the  Process may be educational for methods of reporting: harasser;  Question/statements of he said…she 1. File a report said and similar issues may not be  Any campus employee informed of an addressed; allegation of sexual violence involving a  The complainant may play an active student must, and will, report it role in resolving the situation and this promptly to the Title IX Coordinator. may feel empowered and less  Reporting is not the same as pressing victimized; charges but investigation is initiated  Process provides several options for the  If the report involves crime being victim; committed, the Coordinator will contact  The parties will not be required to deal the local law enforcement agency. At directly with one another; any time the complainant can report to  At any time, either the complainant or the Glendive Police Department at the accused may request that the 406.377.2364 or crisis line at informal resolution process be 406.989.1318. terminated, in which case the formal  If the evidence indicates that a threat of resolution process would begin. continued violence exists, a public warning will be issued. The timely An informal grievance will involve the warning will be made through a variety complainant, the Title IX/Affirmative Action of resources that may include: DCC’s Officer, and the appropriate administrator. alert notification, email and phone mail, Every effort should be made to find an website, and local media. acceptable solution at the lowest possible 2. The complainant will be advised of the management level. options and services available on campus or within the local community.

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3. Complaints will be investigated to Academic and Student Affairs, DCC Website at determined what occurred https://www.dawson.edu/students/crime-  The college will conduct its own report or http://ope.ed.gov/security. investigation and reserves the right to commence and/or complete its own Academic Policies investigation prior to the completion of any criminal investigation or criminal FERPA proceeding. It is independent of the Student records are guaranteed to be private Criminal Justice process. under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy 4. All Parties will have an equal opportunity Act of 1974. Information about a student, to present witnesses and other evidence for including his/her personnel file and academic the investigation. record, will be released only with written 5. All parties will be provided with the permission. investigation status and updates after 30 days. Directory information (name, address, phone 6. The standard of a preponderance of number, e-mail address, photograph, major, evidence will be used (i.e. it is more likely dates of attendance, enrollment status, than not that sexual harassment or violence participation in officially recognized activities/ occurred). sports, height/weight of athletic team 7. Parties will be notified in writing of the members, degrees/honors/awards received) investigation, outcome and discipline may be disclosed at the discretion of the sanctions imposed. Registrar, unless students specifically request 8. Mediation may not be an option used to this information to be withheld. resolve complaints of sexual assault. 9. Both parties will have the right to the Those to whom information is given about a same appeal process. student (e.g., a four-year college to which 10. Retaliation against any person reporting he/she is applying) will be cautioned that the or participating in an investigation of sexual information obtained from Dawson Community harassment or sexual violence is prohibited. College is to remain confidential unless further Federal law requires the College to collect, permission for its release is granted by the publish, and distribute an annual security and student. DCC will keep a record of persons crime report that includes statistics concerning other than Dawson Community College faculty the incidence of sexual offense and other and staff who request or obtain access to serious crimes occurring on campus and on student files. Students may inspect their own public property, in non-College buildings, or on educational records at any time. non-College property. The reports do not include identifying information about survivors, Institution-Wide Learning Outcomes but incidents included within the reports Students who graduate from Dawson require confirmation. The function of these Community College with an Associate’s Degree reports is to increase awareness of the extent of will be able to demonstrate knowledge crime on campus and to foster the attainment in six Institution-Wide Learning development of policies, procedures, and Outcomes. The learning outcomes identified for programs to prevent and report crime. each general education core align with one or The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security more of the Institution-Wide Learning Policy and Campus Crime Report is made Outcomes. DCC provides the opportunity for available through the Vice President of students to successfully complete courses

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______which incorporate knowledge in each of these wide range of personal, political, social, and areas for successful transfer and be prepared to business needs. The use of technology to store, enter the workforce. organize, and access information is integral to this competency. Critical Thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of issues, ideas, or assertions by Mastery of Emphasis Area Content collecting, researching, and judging relevant comprises familiarity with a body of knowledge, data, artifacts, perspectives, and their sources which may include a concentration or emphasis to form a judgment. area and/or applied understanding and skills related to specific program objectives and Effective Communication comprises oral and outcomes developed at the program level. written communication. Oral Communication is expression designed to inform, instruct, Student Academic Integrity persuade, or entertain the receiver. Written Guidelines Communication is the development and The student is responsible for cooperating with expression of a message through the written the instructor in his/her efforts to create a word. Written communication involves working classroom environment that is conducive to the in multiple genres and styles, using relevant teaching/learning process. In order to do this, technologies, and skillfully combines test, data, the student must become an active participant and images to convey information to the in the process and maintain an attitude of reader. respect toward the instructor and other

students. Students must conduct themselves in Cultural Competency is the attainment of a an orderly and responsible fashion or they will set of cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills not be allowed to remain in the class. More and characteristics that support effective and specifically: appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural  Students should be prompt and regular contexts. in attending classes, make Scientific & Mathematical Proficiency in appointments when necessary to meet science refers to the ability to use the body of with faculty and keep such knowledge and the scientific method to explain appointments, be well-prepared for the natural world, identify questions, and to classes, and submit required draw evidence-based conclusions. assignments in a timely manner. Mathematical proficiency is the ability to  Integrity of the academic process develop and apply mathematical thinking in requires that credit be given where order to solve a range of problems in everyday credit is due. Accordingly, it is a breach situations. Building on a sound mastery of of academic integrity to present as numeracy, the emphasis is on process and one’s own work, the ideas, activity, as well as knowledge. Mathematical representation or works of another, or competence involves, to different degrees, the to permit another to present one’s ability and willingness to use mathematical work without customary and proper modes of thought (logical and spatial thinking) acknowledgment of authorship. and presentation (formulas, models, constructs, Students are expected to conduct graphs, charts). themselves at all times within permissible limits of assistance as Information Literacy is the ability to obtain stated by the faculty. and evaluate specific information to meet a

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 Some of the more common breaches of President of Academic and Student academic integrity are as follows: Affairs. The attempted corrective unauthorized talking or moving about in actions should be documented by the class; heckling, badgering, or ridiculing instructor and should accompany the classmates or the instructor; disruptive withdrawal form. neglect of personal hygiene; disorderly,  If the disruptive behavior is occurring in lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct; other classes, or if it is of sufficient discriminating remarks or actions; duration, intensity, or frequency, the verbal abuse; threatening actions or Vice President of Academic and Student words; dishonesty (i.e., plagiarism, Affairs may impose a two-week cheating, etc.); willful disobedience of disciplinary suspension. the instructor in the performance of  The student will attend a hearing with his/her duties. the President, the result of which may be expulsion. Consequences for Infractions Each instructor will be responsible for Instructor Academic Integrity determining when the frequency, duration, or Guidelines intensity of the behavior is beginning to Individuals with teaching responsibilities compromise the instructional environment. This present scholarship fairly, accurately, and determination allows for differences in objectively. Derivative scholarship instructor style and tolerance and the content acknowledges the source of intellectual and context of each respective course. When an property, and personal views, beliefs, and instructor judges a student to be violating these opinions are identified as such. The instructor integrity guidelines and informal correction retains the primary responsibility for methods have not been effective, he/she will establishing and maintaining an effective follow this procedure: teaching/learning relationship with and among  The instructor will indicate to the students. He/she must assure classroom student, during class, that the behavior conditions are such that they promote each is unacceptable. student’s development, but not at the expense  If the behavior persists the instructor of other students. More specifically, the will discuss the problem with the instructor is responsible for establishing and student outside of the classroom. This implementing academic standards, establishing discussion should include a clear and maintaining communication, and enforcing statement of what the instructor behavioral standards in the classroom that expects and of what will happen if the support these academic standards. If a student behavior continues. If the behavior feels that an instructor has been remiss in continues, the student may be asked to honoring this responsibility, he/she may utilize leave class. At this time, the instructor the student grievance procedure to pursue should notify the Vice President of resolution. Academic and Student Affairs, in writing, that he/she may have to Student Grievance Procedure remove the student from the course if  The student should arrange a time to the behavior does not improve. discuss the specific problem with the  If the behavior continues the instructor course instructor within one week of may withdraw the student from the the occurrence of the problem. class, with concurrence of the Vice

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 If the problem persists the student student involvement – usually 15 hours of should discuss the problem with his/her classroom contact and 30 hours of outside class academic advisor. The advisor should studying, researching, reading, etc. In general, a take some action within one week of class that meets one hour per week throughout being notified of the problem by the semester yields one semester hour of discussing the problem with the credit. Exceptions to this general rule would be instructor and/or the Vice President of courses with labs; these courses are adjusted on Academic and Student Affairs, the semester course schedules to reflect the documenting the problem and possible proper meeting requirements. Partial credit resolution(s). may be awarded in .5 credit increments,  If a resolution is not met within one reflecting at least eight hours, but less than 15 week of the advisor’s action/decision, hours, of direct contact or the equivalent. the student/advisor may request a hearing with the Vice President of Auditing Courses Academic and Student Affairs. This A student who registers as an auditor attends request must be in writing, class regularly but does not take the final documenting specifically the problem, examination, does not receive an achievement the dates and results of attempts to grade, and does not receive credit for the reconcile the problem, and the course. Students wishing to audit must meet all student’s desired resolution. The Vice prerequisites required for the course and President of Academic and Student indicate their intention to audit at the time they Affairs will then arrange a hearing with register and pay for the course. Audited courses the student/advisor, instructor, and any cannot be applied toward a degree or parties involved to determine a course certificate and cannot be used to meet of action. All efforts to complete this prerequisites. process within one week of receiving the written appeal will be made. Credit Overload  If the resolution is unsatisfactory the Students wanting to take more than 21 credits student may request, again in writing, a in a semester must have at least a 2.50 GPA and hearing with the Institutional obtain permission from their advisor and Effectiveness Committee. The request approved by the office of the Vice President of should be forwarded to the Vice Academic and Student Affairs before being President of Academic and Student allowed to register. Affairs who will place the issue on the agenda of the next Institutional Classification of Students Effectiveness Committee meeting. The  Full-time: students registered for 12 or student will then be informed of the more credit hours per semester recommended resolution by the  Part-time: students registered for fewer Committee members. At this level the than 12 credit hours per semester decision is final.  Freshman: students having fewer than

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______courses in a variety of disciplines. College-level online part-time with an extended completion classes are numbered 100 to 299. Generally, date of nine (9) months to earn a “Web those identified as 100 to 199 are freshman Developer Certificate”. DCC partners with level and those identified as 200 to 299 are Bottega, the only independently accredited sophomore level. Some sub-100 courses are software “bootcamp” in the U.S. (Northwest also taught. Students should select sub-100 Accreditation Commission; AdvancED). Jobs courses only on the recommendation of their available after completion include software advisor. developer, graphic designer, project manager, data analyst, app development and more. Online Courses Dawson Community College offers two types of Accelerated Programs online courses. Online delivery utilizes media Academic work toward completion of a degree rich virtual classrooms to deliver the same may be accelerated in certain areas under the instructional experience to students on and off following provisions. Students should initiate campus. This tool allows online students to such requests by consulting first with their stream video and share textbook or classroom advisor. notes presented during lecture and discussion. Dawson’s online delivery allows full interaction Advanced Placement Exams: DCC credit may between students and instructors for the best be granted for students who successfully possible learning opportunity. DCC employs complete Advanced Placement Examinations in Moodle and DCCOnline platforms. approved courses. Scores must be mailed

directly to the DCC Registrar from the College Students may take online courses towards their Entrance Examination Board. A course will be DCC degree in the following areas: posted as advance placement with a grade of ‘S’  Associate of Arts when the student has completed a minimum of  Associate of Arts in Chemical 12 DCC credits. A complete list of all equivalent Dependency Counseling courses for Advanced Placement is available  Associate of Science from the Registrar’s office.  Associate of Applied Science in Business

Management Challenging Courses: Any course may be  Associate of Applied Science in Criminal challenged. Prior to challenging a course, a Justice “request to challenge” form must be completed  Associate of Applied Science in Early with the approval of the faculty member and Childhood Education Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.  Associate of Applied Science in Rural Any course previously taken as an audit course Organization Employee Management or as a credit course may not be challenged for  Rural Organization Employee credit. Management Certificate

 Human Resources Certificate College-Level Examination Program All DCConline students will be charged a (CLEP): DCC recognizes the vast differences in $37.50 distance learning fee per course in background and preparation of individuals who addition to the per credit hour fee. are preparing to enter college. DCC utilizes the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). The DCC also offers a non-credit online Full Stack purpose of this program is to allow students Web Development Bootcamp. The same and prospective students to take examinations courses that are offered full-time are offered which measure knowledge in a variety of

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______subject matter areas. Evaluation of the results relationship to the curriculum and credit determines whether proficiency is equivalent to recommendations from the American Council that which would be expected upon completion on Education (ACE) may be reviewed and of a college level course in that subject. Credits considered for credit. Experiential learning will be posted after the student earns 12 credits credit granted by another institution may not at DCC. Credits earned through CLEP apply be accepted for transfer to DCC. In addition, toward graduation requirements. A satisfactory experiential learning credits granted by DCC (S) grade is granted upon earning the required may or may not transfer to other institutions. examination score. Students should consult with the Admissions Office for information Students seeking experiential learning credits concerning registration, cost, administration, must complete twelve (12) semester credits and standards. with a minimum GPA of 2.00 at Dawson Community College. Upon completion of the Course Substitution: Students may request a credit requirement, students should work with substitution for any stated course if they have their academic advisor to complete an previously completed a college course in which “Experiential Learning Request” form. The the subject learning outcomes closely parallels appropriate DCC Program Director and/or that of the course for which they request the instructor will make a recommendation substitution. All substitutions must be approved whether to grant experiential learning credit by the program director/instructor and Vice (and the number of credits as applicable) to the President of Academic and Student Affairs. In Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. no instance will a reduction be made in the The Vice President of Academic and Student number of credits required for any academic Affairs makes the final decision on whether the program. Forms are available in the experiential learning credits are granted and, if Instructional Services Office. so, how many credits are awarded.

CTE Course Waiver: A required program (CTE) Credit for prior experiential learning may course may be waived if the student has constitute no more than 25% of the credits previously completed equivalent work. All needed for a degree and/or certificate. Credits waivers must be approved by the appropriate will only be granted to students enrolled in the program director and the Vice President of semester during which an “Experiential Academic and Student Affairs. General Learning Request” form is submitted. Approved education core requirements cannot be waived. credits will be posted on a student’s transcript In no instance will college credit be given for a with a grade of satisfactory (S) and denoted as waiver. Forms are available in the Instructional credit for experiential learning. Services Office. Workforce Development and Experiential Learning: Dawson Community Continuing Education College recognizes learning acquired outside of Workforce Development the traditional classroom setting and follows Courses that provide sustainable growth and NWCCU Standard 2.C.7 for granting of success for the workforce. Courses can be experiential credit. Documentation submitted customized based on business and industry by the student for accomplishments on the job, needs. Categories include business through volunteer work, or through training, development, teacher renewal units, workshops and seminars based on time in supervisory skills, and more. service, job description, supervisor’s evaluation,

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Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp is Individuals may also prepare for employment being offered on-campus and online. Each on- with comprehensive, affordable, and self-paced campus cohort takes 12 weeks to get through Advanced Career Training online courses. 600 hours of education and project based Learners can begin these courses at any time learning to earn a “Web Developer Certificate”. and learn at their own pace. Upon successful completion of all required coursework, DCC partners with Bottega, the only participants will receive a Certificate of independently accredited software “bootcamp” Completion. For more information visit in the U.S. (Northwest Accreditation www.careertraining.ed2go.com/dcc. Commission; AdvancED). Jobs available after completion include software developer, graphic Video/Audio Recording designer, project manager, data analyst, app Students must obtain the instructor’s advance development and more. Classes may be taken permission before recording any classroom online with an extended completion date of lectures/presentations. This permission will nine (9) months. include specifications of what may be recorded, how it may be used, and for how long. This Continuing Education “intellectual property” policy has been adopted Continuing Education classes at DCC provide to protect the integrity of these presentations. intriguing and engaging learning opportunities. These non-credit courses cover a range of Cheating and Plagiarism personal enrichment and development areas Students at Dawson Community College are and include workshops, classes, online, and expected to do their own work and in their own hands-on activities. words and with their own ideas. If they quote or paraphrase the words of others, they are Workshops/Seminars/Special Topics expected to indicate who it is they are Periodically during the year, the college offers paraphrasing. An instructor, who believes a special workshops or seminars to meet the student has cheated or claimed the work of needs of the community for industry related, someone else as his/her own, may take governmental, or re-certification training. These disciplinary steps as outlined under Academic workshops and seminars may carry college Integrity Guidelines. This may include, but not credit and are advertised in advance. be limited to, giving a failing grade or referring the student to others for further discipline. Online Non-Credit Courses Ed2Go has over 250 non-credit, online courses Class Attendance Policy available. Though these course cannot be taken Dawson Community College supports the for credit, renewal units may be available. philosophy that learning is optimal when students attend classes regularly and Individual looking to gain new personal and participate in the learning environment through professional skills have two ways to learn: interaction with colleagues and instructors. instructor-led or independent-learner. Most Therefore, the student is responsible for courses run for six to eight weeks with new maintaining regular attendance in registered sessions beginning the third Wednesday of each classes. Approved absences due to college month. For more information visit sponsored activities are excused. Absences due www.ed2go.com/dcc. to serious illness or strictly unavoidable circumstances may be excused if the instructor is completely satisfied as to the cause. An

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______excused absence does not, under any Through the third (3rd) day of classes circumstances, relieve the student of the  Sessions Less Than Six (6) Weeks in Length: responsibility for completing the course work to Through ten (10) percent of class days that the satisfaction of the instructor. have occurred  Refunds for Summer Term: First (1st) Changing Course Registration through third (3rd) day of classes Students may make changes to their course schedules after they have registered for classes. Withdrawing From a Course They should meet with their academic advisor Students may withdraw from a course on any to discuss the changes as they pertain to class day during the regular class semester, but graduation requirements and potential transfer not after finals have commenced. If the issues. Changes to course schedules may be withdrawal takes place on the 9th-55th completed within the time frames published in instructional day a grade of ‘W’ will be placed the academic calendar. Please refer to the on the transcript. A ‘W’ grade has no grade Academic Affairs section of the catalog for point average (GPA) value and will not change information regarding the College’s Drop/Add the student’s previous cumulative GPA. Policy. If the withdrawal takes place after the 55th instructional day a grade of ‘WF’ will be placed Adding a Course on the transcript. A ‘WF’ grade will be Students may add a class up through the 8th calculated within the GPA in the same manner instructional day of the fall and spring as an ‘F’. semesters. Workshops, short-courses (including summer courses) and other nontraditional Students wanting to withdraw from all courses courses may be added within the first 10% must complete a ‘Withdrawal from School” (approximately) of the course, subject to form and submit it to the Registrar’s Office. approval by the instructor. A student seeking to add a course that results in a course load of 21 Administrative Withdrawal or more semester credits requires the approval Students who fail to attend the first two (2) of the Vice President of Academic and Student meetings of a limited-enrollment course may be Affairs. dropped from the course by the instructor. If a student knows that he/she will not be able to Dropping a Course attend either of the first two (2) meetings Students may drop a class for a refund based on should contact the instructor prior to the first the Refund Policy (page 9). A course that has day of class. An administrative withdrawal will been dropped within this time-frame will not only be enforced if a limited-enrollment course appear on a student’s transcript. Students are is full. Students should not rely on an strongly encouraged to work with their administrative withdrawal but rather are academic advisor as dropping a class may expected to take the initiative to complete the impact progress toward a degree/certificate, required procedure to drop a course. enrollment status and financial aid status.  Fifteen (15) Week Fall and Spring Fresh Start Policy (Academic Semesters: Through the eight (8th) day of Bankruptcy) classes The Fresh Start option is a one-time opportunity  Ten (10) Week Fall and Spring Sessions: for DCC students to begin a new cumulative (or Through the fifth (5th) day of classes Fresh Start) GPA. This allows students to  Six (6) Week Fall and Spring Sessions:

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“bankrupt” previous coursework they have D 1.0 completed at DCC in which they received poor D – Minimum Achievement grades. Although the bankrupted coursework F Failure to Meet Course Standards will remain on the student’s academic record, W Withdrawal (given pursuant to drop/add the credits and grades will not be carried policy) forward into the student’s cumulative GPA. WF Withdrawal after the 55th day. Included in Students should note that all previous DCC GPA as “F” grades and credits will be excluded and will not I Incomplete (given pursuant to be used to fulfill any degree requirements when incomplete policy). The work must be the Fresh Start option is chosen. To be eligible completed by the following regular for the Fresh Start option, students: semester. A permanent grade of A-F or  Must not be enrolled in any institution S/U will then be assigned of higher education for a minimum of N No credit is earned. Audit must be five years, and; declared at time of registration.  Will be placed on academic probation S/U Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory when returning to college, and; S = Satisfactory (C- or better), U = Unsatisfactory (D+ or less). S/U  Must complete 15 credits in residence grade option may be given for physical with at least a GPA of 2.50 upon their education activity courses, extension return to DCC, and; classes, seminars, and workshops. S/U  Must apply for the Fresh Start option is mandatory for work and field within one calendar year after returning internships. to DCC, and during the semester following that in which he/she meets The instructor for the course selects the the eligibility requirements. grading option as outlined in the course  Students wishing to petition for a Fresh syllabus, and utilizes it for the entire class Start GPA should contact the Registrar. and term.

Grades/Grading Policy Special Note: A course that is used to satisfy the A student’s evaluation is based upon grades. prerequisites or required courses in an Grade reports are issued after each semester, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, providing the student’s credentials and financial Associate of Applied Science or a Certificate of obligations to the college are fulfilled. The Applied Science must be passed with a “C-” or grading system values (A through F), as better. A course that is used to satisfy a general established by the Montana Board of Regents, education program must be passed with a “C-” are listed below. or better. (Montana Board of Regents Policy 301.5.3). A Excellent A – 3.7 The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points by the number of B + 3.3 credits attempted. Grades of S, U, W, I and B Above Average N/Audit are not included in calculating the GPA. B – 2.7 C + 2.3 Grade Changes C Average Students questioning a grade received on their C – 1.7 official transcript must contact the instructor D + 1.3 before the completion of the following term.

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Grade changes are not allowed after one  A grade of “incomplete” that is not semester has elapsed except in unusual made up in the prescribed time will circumstances. Student appeals must go automatically become an “F”. through the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. Methods of Determining Credit Course credit is based on semester hours. One Incomplete (“I”) Grades semester hour of credit usually represents 50 Students are expected to complete the course minutes of class time per week for a semester. work for a class during the time designated. Some courses with laboratory sessions meet for Occasionally, circumstances prevent timely longer periods of time per semester hour of completion and the student may request extra credit. time to finish the work. A form to apply for such an extension is available from the Registrar. This Repeating Courses form must be signed by the student, the Any course at DCC may be repeated. Only the instructor, and the Vice President of Academic most recent grade and credits earned for a and Student Affairs. course toward cumulative GPA calculations and graduation requirements is used. This applies In all cases, an “I” is given at the discretion of for all grades including a lower grade than the instructor with the concurrence of the Vice previous attempts. Repeated courses are President of Academic and Student Affairs denoted on a student’s transcript with the use following these guidelines: of “I” Included and “E” Excluded for the first  The student has been in attendance, is and second attempts, respectively. Students doing passing work (C- or better), and receiving financial aid should check with the has completed a minimum of 75 Financial Aid Office before repeating a course. percent of the course.  For reasons beyond the student’s Special Note: A course that is used to satisfy the control, and which are acceptable to prerequisites or required courses in an the instructor, he/she has been unable Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, to complete the requirements of the Associate of Applied Science or a Certificate of course on time. In certain cases the Vice Applied Science must be passed with a C- or President of Academic and Student better. A course that is used to satisfy a general Affairs may be requested to certify education program must be passed with a C- or personal hardship cases. better.  The instructor must set the conditions for the removal of the incomplete on an Scholastic Honors “application for incomplete” form Students who carry a full load (12 or more which is provided by the Registrar. semester hours) of work graded with grade When completed by the instructor and points and who earn a G.P.A. of a 3.5 or higher signed by the instructor and the for the semester will be placed on the student, this form must be filed with Presidential Honor List. the Registrar.

 The instructor determines the deadline Those students who have a G.P.A. of at least for a student to fulfill the requirements 3.25 and less than 3.50 are given honorable outlined in the “application for mention. Names of students with “I” incomplete” form (not to exceed the (incomplete) grades for the semester will not be last day of the following semester). placed on these lists.

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Standards for Veterans Distinguished Service Cross, or the U.S. Air Any student receiving benefits from the Force’s Distinguished Flying Cross. Veterans Administration will be counseled by the certifying official about benefits, credit load, Graduation withdrawal procedures, remedial and tutorial Those who are eligible for degrees or assistance, and his/her own responsibilities in certificates must file an application in the these matters. Registrar’s office during the semester preceding the semester in which they expect to graduate. Satisfactory Progress: Any veteran receiving Graduation fee must be paid before the end of educational benefits from the Veterans the semester in which you graduate. Administration is expected to progress satisfactorily toward an educational goal and An accumulative G.P.A. of 2.00 is needed to must meet the following standards: graduate. A student may graduate by fulfilling  Any veteran whose grade point average requirements for a certificate or degree in any is 1.75 or below in any given semester DCC catalog under which he/she has been will be placed on scholastic probation enrolled as a full-time student during the five and will be required to receive special years prior to graduation. The catalog in effect counseling by the certifying official at the time of matriculation will be used unless before registering the next semester. otherwise specified by the student.  VA educational benefits will be terminated for any veteran whose A student who completes all of the degree cumulative grade point average is less requirements and has at least a 3.5 to 3.74 than 2.00 for two consecutive overall G.P.A. will graduate from DCC with semesters. Honors; students with a G.P.A. of 3.75-4.00 will  A “W” will be reported to the Veterans graduate with High Honors. Administration.  A 2.00 G.P.A. is required at the Catalog completion of 60 credits. A student may graduate under the degree/certificate curriculum in any one DCC Veterans Benefits catalog under which she/he has been enrolled Subsistence payments from the Veterans as a full-time student during the five (5) years Administration are based on the number of prior to graduation. The catalog in effect at the credit hours for which the student is registered. time of matriculation will be used unless A minimum of 12 credit hours is required for full otherwise specified by the student (per the payment of benefits. An “Application for graduation application). Students who are not Education Benefits” should be filed with the VA enrolled at DCC for twelve (12) continuous well before the beginning of the college months must use the catalog in effect at the semester. Certificates of Eligibility must be time they return to school. submitted to the Registrar’s Office. Scholastic Probation/Suspension Veterans Policy A student whose grade point average is 1.75 or For veterans with outstanding service, policy below in any given semester will be placed on states that all tuition and fees will be waived for scholastic probation. This student must then any veteran who has been awarded either the consult with his/her advisor before being Medal of Honor of the Army or the Navy’s allowed to register for more than 12 credits. A student whose cumulative GPA remains below

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2.00 after the probation semester may be will recognize the integrity of general education suspended from school and one full semester of programs and courses offered by units of the non-enrollment may be required. MUS, Montana’s three publicly supported community colleges, the seven tribal colleges, Tests and regionally accredited independent colleges All tests, including final examinations which are in the state of Montana. All campuses in the counted as part of the instructional calendar, MUS shall also recognize the integrity and should be taken at the designated time. In transferability of the MUS transferable core. emergency cases, the instructor’s approval is required before the student is released of Procedures his/her exam responsibility. A. Campus General Education Programs: An undergraduate student who has completed the Transfer of Credits lower division coursework in an approved The student who wishes to transfer his/her general education program at one of the credits to another institution should be aware institutions noted above, and who transfers to of the transfer institution’s requirements. another of those institutions, cannot be Although students receive academic advising, required to take additional general education the student must assume the responsibility for coursework at the lower division level. knowing the requirements of the college to The student may be required to take additional which he/she will transfer. coursework at the upper division level that is part of an approved general education program Colleges and universities vary in their policies at the new campus. regarding what courses may be credited toward advanced standing. Dawson Community College B. The MUS Transferable Core: An has every assurance from the units of the undergraduate student who has completed Montana University System that courses that courses identified as part of the MUS were properly selected and credits that were transferable core hereafter referred to as the earned will be accepted. MUS core, will be governed by the following rules. Official transcripts of credits earned at DCC will  If the student has completed the entire 30- be sent to other institutions only upon the credit MUS core, following the operating written request of the student. Forms are rules approved by the Montana board of available in the DCC Main Office and online. regents, and transfers to another unit in the DCC reserves the right to withhold transcripts MUS that student cannot be required to from students who have holds on their take additional general education courses accounts. Students have the right to discuss the at the lower division level. matter with the business office personnel to  If that student has completed fewer than 20 resolve any disputes. MUS core credits, that student will be required to complete the approved general Montana Board of Regents of Higher education program at the campus to which he/she transfers. All general education Education Transfer Policy transfer credits that are part of the MUS The Montana University System (MUS) is core will be reviewed for possible committed to facilitating the ease of application in the approved general undergraduate student transfer to its education program at the campus. campuses, particularly in the area of general education. Therefore, all campuses of the MUS

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 If that student has completed 20 or more and transfers to another unit, cannot be MUS core credits, that student may choose required to take additional general education to complete either the MUS core or the coursework at the lower division level. approved general education program at the campus to which he/she transfers. The The student may be required to take additional student should make that decision in coursework at the upper division level that is consultation with a faculty advisor. part of an approved general education program  The student may be required to take at the new campus. additional coursework at the upper division level that is part of an approved general Note: students should be aware that Associate education program at the new campus. of Arts or Associate of Science degrees  Transfer students and student advisors ordinarily do not have a designated field of should also be familiar with the additional study in their title. If they do, they may not guidelines that have been adopted by the satisfy the requirements of this policy. Montana board of regents for students who use the MUS core to satisfy their lower Before the new institution will accept the division general education requirement. courses, a student will have to earn a grade of “C-“ or better in each of the classes described in C. Other ‘General Education” Coursework: the preceding sections. An undergraduate student, in the following situations, will have his/her classes analyzed on (Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education a course-by-course basis to determine how Policy and Procedures Manual 301.10, General those classes might satisfy the general Education Transfer Policy: Montana University education program requirements of the System Adopted: May 20, 2005. Revised: student’s new campus: November 16, 2007. Issued: December 3, 2007.  A student who completes postsecondary ______coursework outside of the MUS. Academic Programs  A student who completes postsecondary coursework in the MUS that does not fall General Education Common Core within the MUS core described in paragraph  Core I: Communications II.B of this policy.  Core II: Fine Arts/Humanities

Category I Production/Performance The guarantees set out in the Procedures, A. Category II Appreciation/Theory and B. of this policy do not apply to students in  Core III: Social Sciences/History these situations. The institutions that make up  Core IV: Natural Sciences the MUS are encouraged to assist those  Core V: Math & Computer Applications students as much as possible, however, so the  Core VI: Multicultural/Global intent of this policy applies to as many students Perspective and as many courses as possible.

The mission of General Education Core D. Associate of Arts and Associate of courses is to ensure a broad based general Science Degrees: A student who has education to all Dawson Community College completed an Associate of Arts or an Associate students regardless of their area of study. of Science degree with an approved general The goals of the General Education Core are education component package at one unit of to provide students with the opportunity to the MUS, as defined under board policy 301.12 develop his/her creative and intellectual

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______potential. Beginning in school, and  Communicate in standard American continuing at successively higher levels English; across their college studies, students should  Write extended essays and speeches prepare for twenty-first century challenges. which effectively develop and support Students completing the requirements of theses, narratives, events, and/or the general education common core will express feelings, insights, and personal have met minimum learning outcomes in values; broad based general education with  Incorporate and cite research materials abilities in the areas of: into informative and analytical  Critical Thinking communication;  Effective Communication  Demonstrate the ability to  Cultural Competency communicate effectively with a variety  Scientific and Mathematical Proficiency of audiences;  Information Literacy  Demonstrate effective listening skills by  Mastery of Emphasis Area Content critiquing the communication of others. In determining the core requirements cited below, the Dawson Community College Core I Graduation Requirements General Education Assessment Committee  WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr reviewed the Montana University System Select three credits from the following: General Education Core criteria as  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking guidelines to determine the common core  WRIT201 College Writing II for our transfer students. Please note in  WRIT202 College Writing III some cases an individual course may transfer to one school, but not another. Core II Both the AA and AS degrees utilize a Fine Arts and Humanities common core, this means that the general 6 credit hours education requirements are the same for The Fine Arts and Humanities core is designed both degrees. No course may be used to to facilitate and prepare transfer students to satisfy the requirement for more than one achieve junior level status at a senior core. Courses taken in addition to the institution. The curriculum explores those common core will determine whether the components of the liberal arts education degree will be an AA or an AS. related to literature, visual arts, music, theater, humanities, ethics, and philosophy. Parallel Core I courses in theory and performance provide a Communications complete experience within these vital components of higher education. These 6 credit hours courses, also, supplement occupational The Communications core supports the student programs, provide and promote lifelong achievement of junior level transfer to a learning, and achieve basic knowledge of the university. It also provides a vital component of creative endeavors of humanity. the occupational skills curriculum and promotes life-long learning opportunities. Students are The student will be able to accomplish two or provided with knowledge and skills that will aid more of the following: in the accomplishment of life goals. The student Category I Production and Performance: will be able to accomplish four or more of the following:

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 Demonstrate the technical and the way family and culture have shaped expressive skill, methods, practice, and one’s beliefs in light of the models and production of a fine art form. theories of human behavior one has  Demonstrate an aspiration and encountered in their studies. appreciation for the beneficial application of traditional and Select three credits from each Category experimental inquiry, focused practice, Category I: Production/Performance 3cr and the conceptual precepts of the  ARTH101 Foundations of Art 3cr creative process in developing a fine art  ARTZ105 Visual Language – Drawing 3cr work.  ARTZ106 Visual Language – 2D Fnds 3cr Category II Appreciation and Theory:  ARTZ108 Visual Language – 3D Fnds 3cr  Articulate an understanding of the basic  ARTZ211 Drawing I – Figure 3cr elements, principles, and practices of a  ARTZ212 Drawing Studio 3cr fine art during the historic eras of its  ARTZ214 Illustration 3cr development and its relationship to  ARTZ221 Painting I 3cr other academic disciplines and applied  ARTZ222 Painting Studio 3cr fields.  ARTZ224 Watercolor I 3cr  Compare and contrast world cultures,  ARTZ225 Watercolor Studio 3cr their global influence, social beliefs, and  ARTZ231 Ceramics I 3cr their practices and production of works  CRWR240 Intro to Creative Writing 3cr of art.  MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr  Explain the important insights works of  MUSI112 Choir: Dawson 1cr art have contributed to the expression  MUSI114 Band: Dawson 1cr and understanding of human  MUSI115 Drumline I 1cr capabilities, dilemmas, and aspirations.  MUSI135 Keyboard Skills I 1cr  Discuss great works of art which have  MUSI136 Keyboard Skills II 1cr decisively influenced or been influenced  MUSI147 Choral Ensemble: Dawson 1cr by the course of history.  MUSI150 Beginning Voice 1cr  Describe and critically assess prominent  MUSI151 Beginning Voice II 1cr theories on the nature of reality, and  MUSI160 Beginning Guitar 1cr the qualities and requirements of a  MUSI195 Applied Music I 1cr meaningful life.  MUSI212 Choir II: Dawson 1cr  MUSI214 Band: Dawson 1cr Category I and II:  MUSI215 Drumline II 1cr  Make informed observations and  MUSI235 Keyboard Skills III 1cr evaluations concerning the aesthetic,  MUSI236 Keyboard Skills IV 1cr entertainment, intellectual, and social  MUSI250 Beginning Voice III 1cr value of a work of art.  MUSI251 Beginning Voice IV 1cr  Demonstrate an appreciation of the  MUSI262 Chamber Ensembles II 1cr creative process.  MUSI295 Applied Music II 1cr  Demonstrate empathy for the personal  PHOT154 Exploring Digital Photo 3cr in the universal, as revealed in the fine  THTR108 Theater Experience 1cr arts and humanities. Formulate and Category II: Appreciation/Theory 3cr articulate a tentative personal  ARTH101 Foundations of Art 3cr philosophy of life, after reflecting on  ARTH160 Global Visual Culture: 3cr important personal experiences, and  ARTH200 Art of World Civilization I 3cr

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 ARTH201 Art of World Civilization II 3cr  Describe the major focuses/purposes of  ARTZ106 Visual Language – 2D Fnds 3cr the social sciences (psychology,  ARTZ108 Visual Language – 3D Fnds 3cr sociology, history, geography, and  LIT110 Introduction to Literature 3cr economics);  LIT210 American Literature I 3cr  Name at least two major social  LIT211 American Literature II 3cr institutions and describe their impacts  LIT220 British Lit Medieval to on the daily existence of individual; Renaissance 3cr  Gather information, analyze data, and  LIT223 British Literature I 3cr draw conclusions in selected areas of  LIT224 British Literature II 3cr the social sciences;  LIT230 World Literature Survey 3cr  Synthesize ideas and information  LIT231 Ancient to Renaissance World explaining historical events, their causes Literature 3cr and some of their consequences;  LIT233 Classical Foundations of Lit 3cr  Analyze human ideas and behaviors  LIT285 Mythologies 3cr behind selected social institutions for  LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr historical and cultural meaning; and,  LSH201 Intro to Humanities 3cr  Apply the concepts used to describe  MUSI101 Enjoyment of Music 3cr relationships between humans,  MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr organizations, and the environment.  MUSI106 Music Theory II 3cr  MUSI202 Intro to Music Literature 3cr Select courses from the following (two  MUSI203 American Popular Music 3cr different disciplines must be represented):  MUSI207 World Music 3cr  ANTY101 Anthro & Human Exp 3cr  PHL101 Introduction to Philosophy 3cr  CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3cr  PHL110 Introduction to Ethics 3cr  ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr  THTR101 Introduction to Theater 3cr  ECNS202 Principles Macroecon 3cr  GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr Core III  HSTA101 American History I 3cr Social Sciences/History  HSTA102 American History II 3cr  HSTA160 Intro to American West 3cr 6 credit hours  HSTR101 Western Civilization I 3cr Students will study people and institutions, and  HSTR102 Western Civilization II 3cr the forces and movements that affect them.  NASX105 Intro Native Am Studies 3cr This knowledge will help us understand the  PSCI210 Intro American Govt 3cr history so we can anticipate the future with  PSCI260 Intro State/Local Govt 3cr more clarity. The perspectives and methods of  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr the social sciences provide a basic foundation  PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr for understanding, evaluating, and decision-  PSYX272 Educational Psychology 3cr making related to the human phenomena and  SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr experience. These courses support transfer to  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr senior institutions and supplement the occupational program curricula and lifelong Core IV learning. Natural Sciences The student will demonstrate mastery in the 7 credit hours following areas: The natural science core provides the student with the fundamental concepts of physical and

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______biological sciences. These will be broad-based  CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr courses that introduce a student to the field of  CHMY142 College Chemistry Lab I 1cr science. Students must take at least one  CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr designated laboratory course selected from  CHMY144 College Chemistry Lab II 1cr physics, chemistry, geography, geology, or  GEO101 Intro Physical Geology 3cr biology to provide direct experience with  GEO102 Intro Physical Geology Lab 1cr scientific inquiry.  GEO125 Intro Dinosaur Paleo 3cr  GEO126 Intro to Dinosaur Paleo Lab 1cr The goals of the natural science core curriculum  GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr are to enable the student to accomplish two or  GPHY112 Physical Geography Lab 1cr more of the following:  PHSX105 Fundamentals Physical Sci 3cr  Define the fundamental concepts of  PHSX106 Fund Physical Sci Lab 1cr modern science through courses in the  PHSX220 Physics I 3cr natural sciences;  PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr  Continue education in scientifically  PHSX222 Physics II 3cr oriented fields at senior institutions;  PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr  Identify and solve problems using methods of the discipline; Courses without labs:  Gather empirical data through scientific  GEO111 Dinosaurs 3cr experimentation and analyze this data  ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr to make predictions about the natural world; Core V  Demonstrate how the scientific method Mathematics & Computer Apps is used to develop scientific knowledge. 6 credit hours (3M/3CAPP) Select courses from the list below: Comprehension of elementary quantitative Courses with labs: concepts, development of quantitative  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr reasoning skills, and the ability to reasonably  BIOB161 Prin Living Systems Lab 1cr ascertain the implications of quantitative  BIOB170 Prin Biological Diversity 3cr information are the goals of the mathematics  BIOB171 Prin Biological Div Lab 1cr courses. This will include classes that prepare  BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr the student for transfer to a senior institution,  BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr as well as introductory classes to prepare  BIOO105 Introduction to Botany 3cr students for college level classes and/or a  BIOO106 Introduction to Botany Lab 1cr certificate program. Based on placement  BIOB110 Plant Science 3cr testing, some courses in the Math Core may  BIOH201 Hum Anatomy/Physio I 3cr require a co-requisite model. Students take the  BIOH202 Hum Anatomy/Physio I Lab 1cr college level course at the same time they take  BIOH211 Hum Anatomy/Physio II 3cr additional lab time. Upon satisfaction of both  BIOH212 Hum Anatomy/Phys II Lab 1cr the course and lab, the student earns the  BIOM250 Microbiology Health Sci 3cr college level math credit on their transcript.  BIOM251 Microbio Health Sci Lab 1cr  CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr The computer applications core requirement  CHMY122 Intro Gen Chemistry Lab 1cr supports the needs of all students to be  CHMY123 Intro Organic/Biochem 3cr computer literate in our technological world.  CHMY124 Intro Organic/Bio Lab 1cr The curriculum supports the requirements of transfer students, occupational students and

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______the community for lifelong learning. Graduates of Dawson Community College face Information retrieval, communications, and e- an ever changing and increasingly complex commerce require that the mission of the world. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, college support the basic need for knowledge other cultural perspectives prepares them to and skills in computer applications. function in the global community. Multicultural courses focus on cultures that differ Sub-100 classes are intended to help students substantially from the dominant U.S. culture achieve a level of knowledge and skill that will and/or western European influences. The values help insure successful performance in higher and belief systems of these cultures are level courses. These courses cannot be used for explored and interaction among cultures is graduation as Math or English requirements. examined. Multicultural global perspective courses address ethical, economic, religious, Upon completion of Core V, students will be and political relationships among interacting able to: cultures.  Apply acquired skills to other courses;  Reason analytically and quantitatively; Upon completion of Core VI, students will be  Think critically and independently about able to: mathematical situations;  Describe various belief systems as to  Understand the quantitative aspects of their significance in shaping culture’s current events; values and norms.  Make informed decisions that involve  Discuss ethnocentrism and how it interpreting quantitative information; impacts cross-cultural communication.  Create, edit, format, save, and print  Describe the significance of the core documents in common software areas of ancient civilizations; to include applications; China, India, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and  Use Internet tools to research and the Americas. communicate electronically.  Analyze the structural relationship in multicultural societies with regard to Select courses from the list below: power and influence.  M121 College Algebra 4cr  M130 Math Elementary Teachers I 4cr Select courses from the list below:  M131 Math Elementary Teachers II 4cr  ANTY101 Anthro & Human Exp 3cr  M105 Contemporary Math 3cr  ARTH160 Global Visual Culture 3cr  M151 Pre-calculus 4cr  ARTH200 Art of World Civilization I 3cr  M171 Calculus I 5cr  ARTH201 Art of World Civilization II 3cr  M172 Calculus II 5cr  EDU211 Multicultural Education 3cr  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr  EDU231 Literature & Literacy Child 3cr  GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr Computer Course (required)  HSTA250 Plains Indian History 3cr  CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr  HSTR160 Modern World History 3cr  HSTR286 World Religions & Society 3cr  LIT230 World Literature Survey 3cr Core VI  LIT231 Ancient to Renaissance World Multicultural/Global Perspective Literature 3cr 3 credit hours  LIT285 Mythologies 3cr  LSH201 Intro to Humanities 3cr

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 MUSI101 Enjoyment of Music 3cr  CAPP131 Basic MS Office  MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr  WRIT101 College Writing  MUSI202 Intro to Music Literature 3cr  DCC101 Dawson College Success  MUSI203 American Popular Music 3cr  MUSI207 World Music 3cr Students may follow the curriculum suggested  NASX105 Intro to Native Am Studies 3cr in one of the areas of concentration listed  SIGN120 Sign Language I 3cr below. If a student wishes to earn an additional  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr Associate Degree he/she must take an  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr additional 15 credits. Nine of these 15 must be  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr taken from the AA/AS concentration of the  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr second degree.  THTR101 Introduction to Theater 3cr If a student wishes to earn an A.A. or A.S. Curriculum Transfer Plans degree along with an A.A.S. degree, he/she must complete the 60 credit requirement for Associate of Arts and Associate of the transfer degree along with the A.A.S. Science program requirements. Some core classes may overlap and count for both degrees. The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of

Science (AS) are transfer degrees that are Curriculum transfer plans are included for most awarded without designation of major, but do major fields of study to facilitate the completion follow curriculum transfer plans. These degrees of course requirements toward transfer into indicate that a student has completed a course higher education degree (BA/BS) programs. The of study that is essentially equivalent to the first courses listed are suggested for their high two years of a baccalaureate degree. Usually, potential to transfer. Students who are planning the AA degree is the best choice for students to transfer should obtain a catalog from the majoring in humanities, liberal arts or the social university they wish to attend. They should then sciences; the AS degree is usually the best work with a DCC advisor to assure that the option for students majoring in math, science, proper courses are being taken. Together the engineering or business. Students who are student and advisor will select courses that will seeking an AA or AS degree must complete the fit into the program at the transfer institution. general education core requirements and transfer credits to fulfill the 60 credits needed In all instances, students considering a specific for the degree. transfer area should: AA and AS Transfer Degree Requirements:  Determine, as soon as possible, the  34 credit hours of General Education school to which one wishes to transfer Core courses and obtain a catalog from that school.  9 credits from AA or AS disciplines  Study the entrance requirements and depending on transfer degree being find the specific course requirements pursued for freshmen and sophomores in the  60 credit hours in courses numbered major field of interest. 100 or above  Upon being assigned a DCC faculty  2.00 GPA advisor, meet with him/her to  minimum of 20 credits completed at determine the DCC and senior DCC institution requirements. All AA/AS Transfer Degrees require:

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 Confer, either by letter or by personal Students must complete: interview, with an admissions officer or  college general education core department chair of the university requirements consisting of 34 credit program for further information about hours curriculum and transfer regulations.  a minimum of nine additional credits in  A semester before the transfer, check AA disciplines for an Associate of Arts with the senior institution to confirm degree that all requirements have been  minimum of 20 credits completed at satisfactorily met. DCC  Check with the senior institution for  2.00 (C) grade point average specific directions regarding where to  minimum of 60 total credits send the DCC transcript, how to apply for admission, and if there are any The courses listed in each area are special requirements such as minimum reflective of those most commonly required GPA or special tests which could be a in preparation for transfer to another part of their entrance requirements. college or university. When selecting courses, students should consult the catalog Associate of Arts of the school to which they intend to transfer. Areas of Concentration

An AA designated degree will require a Art (Visual Art) – Curriculum Plan AA concentration of nine (9) credits beyond the General Education Core requirements from: (suggested)  Art The art curriculum at DCC prepares students for  Chemical Dependency Counseling transfer to baccalaureate level institutions  Communications which offer terminal degrees in art and other  Economics areas of study. Those pursuing degrees in  Education graphic design, fine arts, art education, and  English general education are encouraged to select, in  Foreign Language consultation with their advisor, from the  Geography courses listed below. Students who wish to  History pursue art for personal enrichment are  Liberal Studies/Humanities encouraged to participate in our program  Music offerings. Art professionals are employed in a  Native American Studies variety of occupational fields including, but not  Physical Education Activities limited to the following: advertising, gallery and  Psychology museum specialties, publishing, medical  Political Science illustrators, set designers, interior design  Sociology specialists, landscape designers, art therapists,  Theater art educators, and as fine artists.

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 ARTZ105 Visual Language – Drawing 3cr State licensure requires a clinical internship  ARTZ211 Drawing I – Figure 3cr and taking the National Certified Addiction  ARTZ212 Drawing Studio 3cr Counselor I or II (NCAC) board exam.  ARTZ221 Painting I 3cr  ARTZ222 Painting Studio 3cr Completion of this curriculum indicates the  ARTZ224 Watercolor I 3cr graduate has acquired the necessary skills  ARTZ225 Watercolor Studio 3cr for entry-level employment. Following  GDSN250 Graphic Design I 3cr successful completion of this program,  HSTR101 Western Civilization I 3cr 1,000 hours of supervised work experience  HSTR102 Western Civilization II 3cr in a state-licensed substance abuse  LIT110 Intro to Lit 3cr program is required in order to apply for  LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr the Montana Licensed Addiction  PHOT154 Exploring Digital Photo 3cr Counselor’s test. (This requirement is  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr subject to change).  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr Students who earn the designated Associate of  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr Arts Degree in Chemical Dependency ______Counseling may also desire to transfer to a Chemical Dependency Counseling – university to gain a Bachelor’s degree in Curriculum Plan AA (mandatory and Chemical Dependency studies. suggested) Montana has a continuing need of entry- Out-of-state students should check their State’s level chemical dependency and addiction general licensing criteria. counselors who can earn licensure. This online program is designed to meet the Chemical Dependency Counseling education requirements for the State of Plan of Study Montana’s Licensed Addiction Counselor. Freshman Year Fall Semester – 17 credits Upon completion students will: DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr  Understand, through application, the CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr clinical assessment of addictions. CAS233 Chem Dep/Add Counseling 3cr  Administer, score, and interpret the CAS260 Addiction Assess/Document 4cr results of screening and assessment PSYX100 Into to Psychology 3cr instruments. WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr  On the basis of screening and assessments, arrive at clinical diagnosis. Freshman Year  Understand the importance of diagnosis Spring Semester – 15-18 credits and its role in the treatment process. CAS231 Pharmacology in Addictions 2cr  Understand the basic principles of CAS252 Gambling/Gaming Disorders 2cr individual and group counseling for CAS254 Co-Occurring Disorders 2cr addictions. Core III Social Sciences/History 3cr  Demonstrate an understanding of the SOCI101 Intro Sociology 3cr pharmacology of drugs. Core V Math 3-5

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Core IV Natural Science 3cr Core IV Natural Science 3/4cr Core V Natural Science Lab 1cr M132 Numbers & Ops for K-8 3cr CAS256 Addiction Counseling II 3cr CAS265 Multicultural Competence 2cr Freshman Year Core I Communications 3cr Spring Semester – 15-16 credits Core: Choose 3cr of Core II or IV 3cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office or WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr Sophomore Year Core IV Natural Science 3/4cr Spring Semester – 13 credits M133 Geometry & Geo Meas 3cr CAS262 Addiction Treatment 2cr EDU211 Multicultural Edu 3cr CAS268 Alcohol/Drug Studies 2cr HTH201 Health Issues for Educators 3cr PSYX240 Fund Abnormal Psychology or PSXY230 Development Psychology 3cr Sophomore Year Core: Choose 6cr of Core II or IV 6cr Fall Semester – 15 credits ______Core II Fine Arts & Humanities 3cr Communications – Curriculum Plan AA Core III Social Sciences/History 3cr (suggested) EDU222 Educ Psyx & Child Dev 3cr A communications curriculum provides an M234 Higher Math for K-8 3cr interested student with a sound base in a PSCI210 Intro to Am Govt 3cr variety of perspectives including speaking, writing, and the delivery of media messages. Sophomore Year Spring Semester – 15 credits Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy EDU231 Lit & Literacy for Children 3cr General Education Core Requirements) Core III Social Sciences/History 3cr  STAT216 Introduction to Stats COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr  WRIT201 College Writing II Core II Fine Arts & Humanities 3cr  WRIT202 College Writing III Electives 3cr  Core courses ______Education – Secondary Education – Education – Elementary – Emphasis Emphasis Elementary education prepares students to The secondary education curriculum prepares teach in elementary schools. Related areas students to work in high school settings. A are pre-K, kindergarten, special education, middle school endorsement may be earned and middle school endorsement. Please with additional and appropriate coursework. work with your academic advisor on Please work with your academic advisor and the pathways that have been developed for catalog of the transfer institution to determine transfer. specific courses that should be taken.

Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy Freshman Year General Education Core Requirements) Fall Semester – 14-15 credits Freshman Year DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr Fall Semester – 14-15 credits WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr DCC101 Dawson College Success 1cr EDU201 Intro to Education 4cr CAPP131 Basic MS Office or WRIT101 CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr College Writing I 3cr Core IV Natural Science 3/4cr EDU201 Intro to Education 4cr

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Freshman Year  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr Spring Semester – 15-18 credits  WRIT202 College Writing III 3cr Core III Social Sciences/History 3cr ______Core IV Natural Science 3/4cr History – Curriculum Plan AA Core V Math 3/5cr (suggested) EDU211 Multicultural Edu 3cr History majors usually pursue careers in Elective 3cr education, public service, writing, or law. The following curriculum will help students Sophomore Year prepare for the pursuit of a baccalaureate Fall Semester – 15 credits degree in History. Students should consult Core II Fine Arts & Humanities 3cr with their advisers before choosing courses Core III Social Science/History 3cr in order to verify their transferability and COMX111 Public Speaking 3cr applicability to the institution and program EDU222 Educ Psyx & Child Dev 3cr into which they expect to transfer. Elective 3cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy General Education Core Requirements) Sophomore Year  ANTY101 Anthropology Human Exp 3cr Spring Semester – 15-18 credits  ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr EDU231 Lit & Literacy for Children 3cr  ECNS202 Principles Macroecon 3cr Core II Fine Arts & Humanities 3cr  GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr HTH201 Health Issues for Educators 3cr  HSTA101 American History I 3cr Electives in Area of Study 6cr+  HSTA102 American History II 3cr ______ HSTA111 Am Civil Rights Movement 1cr English – Curriculum Plan AA (suggested)  HSTA250 Plains Indian History 3cr The curriculum provides students with a basic  HSTA255 Montana History 3cr foundation in academic and practical writing  HSTR101 Western Civilization I 3cr with the options of exploring creative writing  HSTR102 Western Civilization II 3cr and the critical analysis of literature. Students  LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr with an English degree often pursue careers in  NASX105 Intro Native Am Studies 3cr law, professional writing, teaching, public  PSCI201 Intro American Gov 3cr relations, editing for the publishing industry,  PSCI260 Intro to State & Local Gov 3cr creating handbooks for the business world and  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr writing news reports.  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr General Education Core Requirements)  EDU231 Literature & Literacy Child 3cr ______ CRWR240 Intro to Creative Writing 3cr Music – Curriculum Plan AA (suggested)  LIT110 Intro to Lit 3cr Enrollment in the following courses will  LIT210 American Lit I 3cr prepare the student for transfer to a  LIT211 American Lit II 3cr baccalaureate level music program in music  LIT223 British Lit I 3cr education, performance, business, therapy,  LIT224 British Lit II 3cr technology, studio recording, or elementary  LIT285 Mythologies 3cr education with a music option. Students  LSH101 Humanities Contemporary 3cr should consult their advisor for a plan of  SPNS100 Conversational Spanish 2cr study that meets their programmatic needs.

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Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy General Education Core Requirements) General Education Core Requirements)  EDU201 Introduction to Education 4cr  BIOH201 Hum Anatomy/Physio I 3cr  EDU211 Multicultural Ed 3cr  BIOH202 Hum Anatomy/Physio I Lab 1cr  EDU222 Educational Psychology 3cr  ECP100 First Aid & CPR 1cr  MUSI101 Enjoyment of Music 3cr  EDU201 Introduction to Education  MUSI103 Fund of Musical Creation 3cr w/Field Experience 4cr  MUSI105 Music Theory I 3cr  EDU222 Educational Psychology and  MUSI106 Music Theory II 3cr Child Development 3cr  MUSI112 Choir :Dawson 1cr  NUTR221 Basic Human Nutrition  MUSI114 Band: Dawson 1cr  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr  MUSI115 Drumline I 1cr  PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr  MUSI140 Aural Perception I 2cr  Physical Ed Activity Courses (ACT)  MUSI141 Aural Perception II 2cr ______ MUSI195 Applied Music I 1cr Political Science – Curriculum Plan AA  MUSI202 Intro Music Literature 3cr (suggested)  MUSI203 American Popular Music 3cr Political Science is the study of politics,  MUSI205 Music Theory III 3cr government, and public affairs. It provides  MUSI206 Music Theory IV 3cr the student with knowledge and  MUSI207 World Music 3cr understanding of the theory, organization,  MUSI212 Choir II: Dawson 1cr functions, and processes of domestic and  MUSI214 Band: Dawson 1cr international governance. Potential  MUSI215 Drumline II 1cr employment opportunities include  MUSI240 Aural Perception III 2cr campaign manager/assistant, policy  MUSI241 Aural Perception IV 2cr analyst/public affairs specialist, community  MUSI295 Applied Music II 1cr development specialist, public servant,  MUSI296 Upper Division Required social studies teacher, or pre-law. Performance 3cr  MUST118 MIDI Sequencing 3cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  MUST120 Intro to Studio Recording 3cr General Education Core Requirements)  MUST215 Studio Recording 3cr  ARTH101 Foundations of Art 3cr  MUST299 Capstone Project 3cr  ARTZ105 Visual Language-Drawing 3cr  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr  BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr  PSYX230 Developmental Psych 3cr  BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr ______ BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr Physical Education – Curriculum Plan AS  BIOB161 Prin Living Systems Lab 1cr (suggested)  CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr A student majoring in physical education may  ECNS201 Prin of Microeconomics 3cr pursue work as a K-12 teacher, a recreation  ECNS202 Prin of Macroeconomics 3cr director, fitness trainer, athletic coach, sports  ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr trainer, or in other related fields. When  GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr planning to transfer to a baccalaureate  GPHY112 Intro Physical Geog Lab 1cr institution students should check specific  GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr requirements at the school of their choice and  HSTA101 American History I 3cr include selection of a minor area of study along  HSTA102 American History II 3cr with a physical education major.  M121 College Algebra 4cr

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 M105 Contemporary Math 3cr Sociology is the study of human behavior in  NASX105 Intro Native Am Studies 3cr groups. Human interaction is examined  PHL101 Intro to Philosophy 3cr within the context of cultures, social  PHL110 Ethics 3cr structures, social institutions, and the  PSCI210 Intro American Gov 3cr socialization process. The self and social  PSCI260 Intro to State and Local Gov 3cr roles integrate individuals into the fabric of  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr society. Individuals with a sociology  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr background can find employment in nearly  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr all walks of life, including business,  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr agricultural organizations, labor relations,  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr industrial research, market analysis, and  STAT216 Introduction Statistics 4cr academic institutions. Many graduates in ______sociology find their way into the fields of Psychology – Curriculum Plan AA social work and criminal justice. (suggested) The curriculum focuses on understanding Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy individual behavior – relationships among General Education Core Requirements) the physical world (biology and behavior),  ANTY101 Anthro & Human Exp 3cr thought, emotion, memory, and spirit.  ARTH101 Foundations of Art 3cr Psychology majors may pursue many  BIOB101 Discover Biology 3cr potential avenues of study and  BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1cr employment, including: counseling (mental  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr health, school, and addiction), or specialties  BIOB161 Prin Living Systems Lab 1cr in psychology such as physiological,  CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr cognitive, and behavioral.  CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3cr  GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  GPHY112 Intro Physical Geog Lab 1cr General Education Core Requirements)  GPHY141 Geography World Regions 3cr  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr  ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr  BIOB161 Prin of Living Systems Lab 1cr  M121 College Algebra 4cr  CAS231 Pharmacology/Addictions 4cr  M105 Contemporary Math 3cr  M121 College Algebra 4cr  NASX105 Intro to Native Am Studies 3cr  PSYX100 Introduction to Psychology 3cr  PHL101 Intro to Philosophy 3cr  PSYX211 Personality & Adjustment 3cr  PHL110 Ethics 3cr  PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr  PSCI210 Intro American Gov 3cr  PSYX272 Educational Psychology 3cr  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr  SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr  SOCI160 Intro Juvenile Delinquency 3cr  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr  SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr  SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr  SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr  SOCI211 Intro to Criminology 3cr  SOCI215 Intro Sociology of Family 3cr  SOCI215 Intro Sociology of Family 3cr  SOCI246 Intro to Rural Sociology 3cr  SOCI241 Intro to Social Psychology 3cr  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr  SOCI246 Intro to Rural Sociology 3cr ______ SOCI260 Intro Juvenile Delinquency 3cr Sociology – Curriculum Plan AA  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr (suggested)

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Associate of Science complete the following courses in order to be Areas of Concentration prepared to transfer into an accounting program at a senior institution. The suggested An AS designated degree will require a courses will help students improve their skills concentration of nine (9) credits beyond the for processing information, analytical thinking, General Education Core requirements from: interpersonal relations and communications.  Accounting Career possibilities could include accountant,  Agriculture financial analyst or planner, stock analyst or  Biology broker, bank officer or auditor.  Business

 Computer Science Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  Chemistry General Education Core Requirements)  Criminal Justice  ACTG201 Principles Financial Acctg I 3cr  Geology  ACTG202 Prin Managerial Acctg 3cr  Health  BGEN105 Introduction to Business 3cr  Mathematics  CAPP136 Basic MS Excel 3cr  Physics  ECNS201 Prin of Microeconomics 3cr  Science  ECNS202 Prin of Macroeconomics 3cr

 M121 College Algebra 4cr or Associate of Science Placement test for M171 Calculus I 5cr Curriculum Plans and General  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Education Core Requirements  SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr Students must complete the college general  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr education core requirements consisting of 34 ______credit hours and a minimum of nine additional Agriculture – Curriculum Plan AS credits in AS disciplines for an Associate of (suggested) Science degree and Students who are interested in an agriculture  minimum of 20 credits completed at transfer program should complete the following DCC courses in order to be prepared to transfer into  2.00 (C) grade point average an agriculture-related program at a  minimum of 60 total credits baccalaureate institution. Such programs may focus on animal science, crop and soil science, The courses listed in each area are reflective of agricultural mechanics, agricultural economics, those most commonly required in preparation or agribusiness management. for transfer to another college or university. Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy When selecting courses, students should General Education Core Requirements) consult the catalog of the school to which they  ACTG201 Prin of Financial Acctg 3cr intend to transfer.  AGBE210 Econ Agricultural Business 3cr  AGED105 Microcomputers in Ag 3cr Accounting – Curriculum Plan AS  AGED140 Leadership Dev Ag 3cr (suggested)  ANSC100 Introduction to Animal Sci 3cr Accounting remains an essential priority for all  ANSC202 Livestock Feed Nutrition 4cr types of organizations since it provides the  ANSC265 A & P of Domestic Animals 3cr information required for informed financial  ANSC266 A & P of Domestic Ani Lab 1cr decisions and planning. Students who are  BIOO110 Plant Science 3cr interested in an accounting degree should  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr

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 BIOB161 Prin Living Systems Lab 1cr Biology – Curriculum Plan AS (suggested)  CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr Completion of the following courses will  CHMY122 Intro General Chem Lab 1cr prepare the student for transfer into a biology  ECNS201 Prin Microeconomics 3cr program at a baccalaureate institution. The  ECNS202 Prin Macroeconomics 3cr biology career options that are available  M121 College Algebra 4cr include, but are not limited to, the following:  M105 Contemporary Math 3cr Biology, Biology Teaching, Biomedical Science,  NRSM101 Natural Res Conservation 3cr Fish and Wildlife Management, Ecology, and  NRSM102 Nat Res Conservation Lab 1cr Environmental Science. If the student intends to  SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology 3cr complete a bachelor’s degree in biology  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr education (for high school teaching) he/she ______would be advised to take secondary education Allied Health/Nursing – Curriculum courses as well (see Education, Secondary in Plan AS (suggested) this section). Students planning on entering a Completion of the following courses will program in pre-medicine, pre-optometry, or prepare the student for transfer into a pre-dental could also benefit from the medical science program. This program curriculum. could be at a four-year school or a technical school that provides training in a specific Suggested Courses Credits (some may satisfy medical field. Career options include, but General Education Core Requirements) are not limited to, the following: Nursing,  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr Respiratory Therapy, X-Ray Technology,  BIOB161 Prin Living Systems Lab 1cr Dental Hygiene, Laboratory Assistant, and  BIOB170 Prin of Biological Diversity 3cr Physical Therapy. DCC has an articulation  BIOB171 Prin Biological Div Lab 1cr agreement in Nursing with Montana Tech of  BIOM250 Microbiology Health Sci 3cr the University of Montana, Butte.  BIOM251 Microbiology Hlth Sci Lab 1cr  CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  CHMY142 College Chemistry I Lab 1cr General Education Core Requirements)  CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr  BIOH201 Hum Anatomy/Physio I 3cr  CHMY144 College Chemistry II Lab 1cr  BIOH202 Hum Anatomy/Physio I Lab 1cr  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr  BIOH211 Hum Anatomy/Physio II 3cr  M121 College Algebra 4cr or  BIOH212 Hum Anatomy/Phys II Lab 1cr  M151 Precalculus 4cr  BIOM250 Microbiology Health Sci 3cr  PHSX220 Physics I 3cr  BIOM251 Microbio Health Sci Lab 1cr  PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr  CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr  PHSX222 Physics II 3cr  CHMY122 Intro General Chem Lab 1cr  PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr  CHMY123 Intro Organic & Biochem 3cr  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr  CHMY124 Intro Organic Bio Lab 1cr  WRIT101 College Writing I 3cr  M121 College Algebra 4cr  WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr  PHL110 Introduction to Ethics 3cr ______ PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr Business Administration – Curriculum Plan  PSYX230 Developmental Psychology 3cr AS (suggested)  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr The Business Administration transfer curriculum  WRIT201 Composition II 3cr will provide students with the educational ______background to be successful in a business

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 SOCI201 Social Problems 3cr Fish and Game Warden at a transfer institution  SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr would be advised to take the following courses.  SOCI211 Intro to Criminology 3cr  SOCI260 Intro Juvenile Delinquency 3cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr General Education Core Requirements)  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr  ARTH101 Foundations of Art 3cr  STAT216 Introduction Statistics 4cr  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr ______ BIOB161 Prin Living Systems Lab 1cr Engineering – Curriculum Plan AS  BIOB170 Prin Biological Diversity 3cr (suggested)  BIOB171 Prin Biological Div Lab 1cr The courses in this area of emphasis will help  CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3cr prepare a student to transfer to a university  CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr that trains engineers. University programs of  CHMY142 College Chemistry I Lab 1cr this nature require high concentrations of math  CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr and science courses. Check carefully with the  CHMY144 College Chemistry II Lab 1cr university to assure maximum transferability.  CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3cr DCC has an articulation agreement in  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Engineering with Montana Tech of the  ENSC105 Intro Environmental Sci 3cr University of Montana, Butte.  GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr  GPHY112 Intro Physical Geog Lab 1cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  M121 College Algebra 4cr General Education Core Requirements)  M105 Contemporary Math 3cr  CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr  NASX105 Intro Native Am Studies 3cr  CHMY142 College Chemistry Lab I 1cr  PHL110 Ethics 3cr  CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr  PSCI210 Intro American Govt 3cr  CHMY144 College Chemistry Lab II 1cr  PSCI260 Intro State/Local Govt 3cr  DDSN113 Technical Drafting 3cr  PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3cr  DDSN114 Introduction to CAD 3cr  SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3cr  ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr  SPNS101 Elementary Spanish I 4cr  ECNS202 Prin Macroeconomics 3cr  SPNS102 Elementary Spanish II 4cr  EGEN101 Intro to Engineering  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr Calculations and Design 3cr  WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr  EGEN201 Eng Mechanics: Statics 3cr  EGEN202 Eng Mechanics: Dynamics 3cr ______ M171 Calculus I 5cr Fish and Wildlife Management –  M172 Calculus II 5cr Curriculum Plan AS (suggested)  M273 Multivariable Calculus 5cr Students with a bachelor’s degree in  PHSX220 Physics I 3cr Fish/Wildlife Management are qualified for  PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr entry-level positions in natural resource  PHSX222 Physics II 3cr management fields. Students should be advised  PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr that most professional level jobs in this field ______require a master’s degree in Biology, Ecology, or Fish and Game Warden – Curriculum Plan related field. A student intending on completing AS (suggested) a degree in Fish/Wildlife Management at a A student intending on completing a degree in transfer institution would be advised to take the following courses.

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Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy Environmental Science majors should also take General Education Core Requirements)  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr  BIOB160 Principles of Living Systems 3cr  BIOB161 Prin Living Systems Lab 1cr  BIOB161 Prin of Living Systems Lab 1cr  ENSC105 Environmental Science 3cr  BIOB170 Prin Biological Diversity 3cr ______ BIOB171 Prin Biological Div Lab 1cr Mathematics – Curriculum Plan AS  BIOO105 Introduction to Botany 3cr (suggested)  BIOO106 Introduction to Botany Lab 1cr The Associate of Science degree with  CHMY121 Intro General Chemistry 3cr emphasis in mathematics prepares students  CHMY122 Intro General Chem Lab 1cr to transfer to a university for a major in  CHMY123 Intro Organic/Biochem 3cr mathematics, statistics, applied  CHMY124 Intro Organic/Biochem Lab mathematics, or mathematics education. 1cr (must take full year: CHMY121 and Statistics trains students in analysis of data. CHMY123 Labs CHMY122 and Employment is often found in insurance CHMY124) companies, research, and government.  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr Applied mathematics emphasizes  ECNS201 Prin of Microeconomics 3cr applications and computer programming  M171 Calculus I 5cr and prepares students to find employment  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr in business, industry and government.  WRIT201 College Writing II 3cr Mathematics education prepares students ______to teach at the secondary level. Geology/Environmental Science – Curriculum Plan AS (suggested) Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy The courses listed will help prepare a student to General Education Core Requirements) transfer to a university to complete a bachelor’s  M171 Calculus I 5cr degree in geology, earth science, or  M172 Calculus II 5cr environmental science. If the student intends to  M273 Multivariable Calculus 5cr complete a bachelor’s degree in education,  PHSX220 Physics I 3cr he/she would be advised to take secondary  PHSX221 Physics I Lab 1cr education courses as well (see Ed, Secondary).  PHSX222 Physics II 3cr  PHSX223 Physics II Lab 1cr Suggested Courses/Credits (some may satisfy  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr General Education Core Requirements) (depending on Math background,  CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr MA121, M151 may be required)  CHMY142 College Chemistry Lab I 1cr ______ CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr Occupational Safety and Health –  CHMY144 College Chemistry Lab II 1cr Curriculum Plan AS (suggested)  GEO101 Intro to Physical Geology 3cr A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in  GEO102 Intro Physical Geology Lab 1cr Occupational Safety and Health may work for a  GEO211 Earth History and Evolution 3cr wide variety of employers in both private  GEO212 Earth History/Evolution Lab 1cr industry and government, wherever workplace  GPHY111 Intro Physical Geography 3cr safety is a concern. Employment opportunities  GPHY112 Intro Physical Geog Lab 1cr exist in mining, manufacturing, petroleum  M151 Precalculus 4cr extraction, government, insurance, and  STAT216 Introduction to Statistics 4cr consulting firms. A student interested in a

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 CHMY141 College Chemistry I 4cr General Information  CHMY142 College Chemistry Lab I 1cr Minimum Competency Standards for  CHMY143 College Chemistry II 4cr Program Admission  CHMY144 College Chemistry Lab II 1cr Research indicates that students who  COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3cr participate in, and apply the results of basic  ECNS201 Principles Microeconomics 3cr skills assessment in a program of study, have a

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______much higher rate of academic success than  Successful completion of CAPP131 Basic those who do not follow or utilize such advice. MS Office Therefore, Dawson Community College uses the  Successful completion of course in results of a basic skills assessment test to direct Computation students into appropriate English, reading, and o Math courses mathematics course(s) and to advise students in  Successful completion of course in the selection of other courses. Communications o Intro to Public Speaking Exceptions which preclude the necessity for the o College Writing basic skills assessment and placement include o Interpersonal Communications documentation of one or all of the following  Successful completion of course in criteria: Human Relations  college degree or acceptable ACT or SAT o Human Relations in Business test scores o Intro to Sociology  ACT composite of 22 or SAT score of 468 in o Intro to Psychology math and 425 in English. The following career-technical curricula are The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) designed to prepare the student for immediate degrees are awarded in specific career employment upon completion of a specific occupational fields. Course requirements for program: earning A.A.S. degrees are very specific and  Animal Science: Livestock Production students seeking these degrees should follow  Animal Science-Equitation Option the outlined programs exactly and see their  Business Management advisor each semester.  Corrosion Technology  Criminal Justice A.A.S. Degree Requirements  Criminal Justice Law Enforcement-  Completion of the coursework that is Peace Officer Option outlined in the Plan of Study  Criminal Justice Law Enforcement-  Successful completion of at least 60 Private Security Option credit hours in courses numbered 100  Early Childhood Education or above  Rural Organization Employee  Earning a minimum 2.00 cumulative Management (ROEM) grade point average from DCC  Technical Skills  Successful completion of a minimum of  Welding Technology 20 credits completed at DCC  Successful completion of DCC101 All courses or programs are subject to Dawson College Success scheduling changes or cancellations. Every effort to inform students in advance of such changes and/or cancellations will be made.

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A.A.S. Animal Science: Livestock Production The Animal Science program at Dawson Community College prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber, and natural resources industries. Students develop entry- level knowledge, skills, aptitudes and experiences in agricultural business, science and production. This includes careers in supplies, sales, services, product processing, and natural resources.  Students will build a strong knowledge base in the field of Agriculture and practical skilled-based exposure in its related industries (Animal Sciences, Range and Soil Sciences, Business and Marketing)  The course of study in Agribusiness Technology will give the student the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practical experiences for entry-level employment or self-employment in the agricultural industry segments.  Serve those students seeking a career in Agriculture and/or planning to pursue an education beyond the associate’s level.  Expose students to courses in computation, communications, and human relations, and will assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social responsibility and the participation in public affairs.  Provide students with opportunities for practical experience in the Agriculture system via internships, fieldwork, and skills-based course offerings.  Assist students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to conceptualize ideas. Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 66 credits 15 credits 17 credits 15 credits 15 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X ANSC100 Introduction to Animal Science 3 X ANSC102 Animal Husbandry 3 X BIOB101 Discover Biology 3 X BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1 X NRSM101 Natural Resource 3 X Conservation NRSM102 Montana Range Plants 1 X ANSC202 Livestock Feeding & Nutrition 4 X ANSC215 Calving Management 3 X ANSC265 A&P of Domestic Animals 3 X ANSC266 A&P of Domestic Animals Lab 1 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I 3 X (Communications) ACTG101, 202 or 205 3 X ANSC205 Intro to Meat Evaluation 3 X ANSC240 Animal Reproduction 3 X ANSC262 Range Livestock Production 3 X M105 Contemporary Math or Higher 3 X (Computation) AGBE210 Economics of Ag Business 3 X ANSC299 Ag Capstone 3 X BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3 X (Human Relations) COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3 X ENSC105 Environmental Science 3 X Recommended: ECP100 First Aid/CPR 1 Summer semester Internship is recommended and strongly encouraged but not required.

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A.A.S. Animal Science: Equitation Option The equitation option is provided for students who have an interest in working in general agriculture and first and foremost the horse industry. The A.A.S. degree is intended to provide basic, practical, and theoretical grounds from which they can choose a field in the industry. Students work with young horses to acquire knowledge and skills in horsemanship, training, safe horse handling, and husbandry. Furthermore, a background in general agriculture is added to make for a very well rounded individual in knowledge that is important in livestock, feeds, range condition, business and marketing.  Students will build a strong knowledge base in the field of Ag/Equine Science and practical skilled-based exposure in its related industries (Animal Sciences, Equine Sciences, Range and Soil Sciences, Business and Marketing).  Give the student the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and practical experiences for entry-level employment or self-employment in the equine and agricultural industry segments.  Expose students to courses in computation, communications, and human relations, and assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social responsibility and the participation in public affairs.  Provide students with opportunities for practical experience in the Agriculture/Equine Industry via internships, fieldwork, and skills-based course offerings.  Assist students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to conceptualize ideas.  Serve those students seeking a career as an Equine Professional by providing in-depth and practical skills- based exposure to the equine training and sciences component of Agriculture. Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 66 credits 15 credits 17 credits 17 credits 14 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X ANSC100 Intro to Animal Science 3 X BIOB101 Discover Biology 3 X BIOB102 Discover Biology Lab 1 X EQUH110 Western Equitation 3 X NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3 X NRSM102 Montana Range Plants 1 X ANSC202 Livestock Feeding & Nutrition 4 X ANSC265 A&P of Domestic Animals 3 X ANSC266 A&P of Domestic Animals Lab 1 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X EQUH210 Interm Western Equitation 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I (Communications) 3 X ACTG101, 201 or 205 3 X ANSC102 Animal Husbandry 3 X ANSC240 Animal Reproduction 3 X EQUH253 Starting Colts 2 X EQUS150 Equine Production OR 3 X ANSC262 Range Livestock Production M105 Contemporary Math or Higher 3 X (Computation) AGBE210 Economics of Ag Business 3 X ANSC299 Ag Capstone 3 X BMGT237 Human Relations (Human Rel) 3 X COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3 X EQUH256 Developing the Young Horse 2 X Recommended: ECP100 First Aid/CPR 1 Summer semester Internship is recommended and strongly encouraged but not required.

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A.A.S. Business Management The Business Management program prepares students for entry-level positions in business enterprises. Students will receive a solid grounding in accounting, computers, personnel management, marketing and business management. This program will provide students with an understanding of the business environment through both theoretical analysis and practical application of the principles of business management, making them a more valued employee. The program supports both the goals of employment and academic transfer, should the student wish to continue his/her education. Upon successful completion of this plan of study, students will be able to:  Prepare, read and understand a company’s financial statements.  Compose written and oral messages in a clear, concise, and complete manner.  Operate computerized systems that are essential to small business success.  Apply human relation theories to improve workplace efficiency within the legal environment.  Define, price, distribute, and promote a company’s product within a target market.  Solve common mathematical and statistical problems that are faced in business.  Understand the economic, socio-cultural, and regulatory business environments.

Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 62 credits 16 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X ACTG201 Principles Financial Acctg 3 X BGEN105 Introduction to Business 3 X BMKT225 Marketing 3 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X Elective 3 X ACTG202 Principles Managerial Acctg 3 X BGEN235 Business Law I 3 X CAPP156 MS Excel 3 X COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3 X (Communications) M105 Contemporary Math (or above) 3 X (Computation) Elective X ACTG205 Computerized Acctg 3 X BMGT215 Human Resource Mngt 3 X ECNS201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I 3 X (Communications) Elective X BMGT210 Small Business 3 X Entrepreneurship BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3 X (Human Relations) ECNS202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 X WRIT122 Intro Business Writing 3 X Elective X

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A.A.S. Corrosion Technology The Corrosion Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Corrosion Technician in the fields of manufacturing, oil and gas, government, pipeline maintenance, and general corrosion management. Corrosion Technicians have a basic understanding of electricity, chemistry, metallurgy, and the properties of materials. Careers in corrosion apply these sciences to detect and control chemical and mechanical deterioration.

Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:  Utilize basic knowledge of mathematics, electricity, chemistry, metallurgy, and the properties of materials to prevent or control corrosion.  Apply corrosion theory to prevent, assess, and correct corrosion problems.  Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and remedy corrosion problems.  Adhere to safe work practices and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.  Identify and safely use cathodic testing equipment.  Identify and apply coatings and linings.  Interpret, produce, and explain technical reports, and perform field surveys.

Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 63 credits 17 credits 17 credits 13 credits 15 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X CORR101 Safety 1 X CORR102 Intro to Corrosion 3 X CORR103 DC Circuits 3 X CORR104 Coatings and Linings 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I 3 X (Communications) CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X BMGT237 Hum Relations in Business 3 X (Human Relations) CORR105 Electricity, Electrical Reactions 3 X CORR106 Cathodic Protection 4 X CORR107 Corrosion Technology 4 X M111 Technical Math (Computation) 3 X CORR208 Rectifiers 3 X CORR209 Internal Corrosion Control 4 X CORR214 Atmospheric Corrosion 3 X CORR298 Internship OR 3 X CORR292 Independent Study CORR210 Diagrams, Schematics, GIS 4 X CORR213 Metallurgy and Corrosion 3 X CORR215 Field Surveys 4 X CORR216 Capstone Project 4 X

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A.A.S. Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice degree provides students with a foundation of knowledge and prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the diverse and dynamic field of criminal justice. The degree supports the student’s desire to seek immediate employment in the profession and/or to continue his/her education beyond the associate degree level.

Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:  Identify and explain the basic structures and functions of the criminal justice system.  Interpret the basic concepts and functions of criminal law.  Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of individuals and regulate criminal justice practices and procedures.  Integrate multidisciplinary theories which constitute the basis for understanding criminality and victimization.  Identify and describe key social and cultural issues confronting the criminal justice system.  Explain basic theories and concepts of criminal justice and the ethical issues involved.

Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 61 credits 16 credits 16 credits 15 credits 15 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I 3 X (Communications) PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3 X SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3 X (Human Relations) CJUS/CJLE Professional Electives 3 X X X Freshman Year – select one 1st Sem and 3-4 X X X X two 2nd Sem Sophomore Year – select two 1st Sem and all remaining 2nd Sem CAPP131 Basic MS Office M111 Technical Math or other approved Math course (Computation) PSYX101 Intro Psychology (Human Rel) COMX111 Intro Public Speaking (Comm) CJUS215 CJ Community Relations 3 X PSCI260 Intro to State/Local Government 3 X CJUS200 Principles Criminal Law 3 X CJUS220 Introduction to Corrections 3 X CJLE109 Police Report Writing OR 3 X WRIT201 College Writing II OR WRIT122 Intro to Business Comm SOCI211 Intro Criminology OR 3 X SOCI260 Intro Juvenile Delinquency* CJUS231 Criminal Evidence/Procedure 3 X CJUS208 CJ Ethics/Leadership 3 X SOCI201 Social Problems OR 3 X SOCI206 Deviant Behavior *Students must choose between SOCI211 Intro to Criminology or SOCI260 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency AND between SOCI201 Social Problems or SOCI206 Deviant Behavior. Students must take at least nine (9) credits of CJLE/CJUS professional electives.

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A.A.S. Criminal Justice Law Enforcement: Peace Officer Option The Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Peace Officer Option degree provides students with a foundation of knowledge in the field of public safety and prepares students for a career in the profession of law enforcement. Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:  Identify and explain the basic structures and functions of the criminal justice system.  Interpret the basic concepts and functions of criminal law.  Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of individuals and regulate criminal justice practices and procedures.  Integrate multidisciplinary theories which constitute the basis for understanding criminality and victimization.  Identify and describe key social and cultural issues confronting the criminal justice system.  Explain basic theories and concepts of criminal justice and the ethical issues involved.  Demonstrate technical proficiency in law enforcement.  Apply knowledge of the operations of policing to various situations and scenarios. Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 64 credits 18 credits 15 credits 15 credits 16 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I 3 X (Communications) CJLE105 Police Patrol Procedures OR 3 X CJLE109 Police Report Writing PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3 X SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3 X (Human Relations) Freshman – one 1st Sem, two 2nd Sem 3-4 X X X X Soph – two 1st Sem, remaining 2nd Sem CAPP131 Basic MS Office M111 Technical Math or other approved Math course (Computation) PSYX101 Intro Psychology (Human Rel) COMX111 Intro Public Speaking (Comm) CJUS215 CJ Community Relations 3 X CJLE108 Traffic Accident Invest OR 3 X X CJLE209 Criminal Investigation CJLE110 Interviewing/Interrogation OR 1-2 X X CJLE212 Defensive Tactics PSCI260 Intro to State/Local Government 3 X CJUS200 Principles Criminal Law 3 X CJLE106 Basic Police Firearms Training 2 X CJLE105 Police Patrol Procedures OR 3 X CJLE109 Police Report Writing CJLE298 CJLE Internship 1 X SOCI211 Intro Criminology OR 3 X SOCI260 Intro Juvenile Delinquency* CJUS231 Criminal Evidence/Procedures 3 X CJUS208 CJ Ethics/Leadership 3 X ECP100 First Aid and CPR 1 X SOCI201 Social Problems OR 3 X SOCI206 Deviant Behavior * *Students must choose between SOCI211 Intro to Criminology or SOCI260 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency AND between SOCI201 Social Problems or SOCI206 Deviant Behavior. Students must take CJLE105, CJLE108, CJLE109, CJLE209 (offered alternate years)

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A.A.S. Criminal Justice Law Enforcement: Private Security Option The Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Private Security Option degree provides students with a foundation of knowledge in the field of private security and prepares students for a career in the profession of security and loss prevention.

Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:  Identify and explain the basic structures and functions of the criminal justice system.  Interpret the basic concepts and functions of criminal law.  Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of individuals and regulate criminal justice practices and procedures.  Integrate multidisciplinary theories which constitute the basis for understanding criminality and victimization.  Identify and describe key social and cultural issues confronting the criminal justice system.  Explain basic theories and concepts of criminal justice and the ethical issues involved.  Demonstrate technical proficiency in private security and loss prevention.  Apply knowledge of the operations of private security to various situations and scenarios.

Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 60 credits 16 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X CJUS121 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 X CJLE225 Intro Security & Loss Prevention 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I 3 X (Communications) PSCI210 Intro to American Government 3 X SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3 X (Human Relations) Freshman Year – select one 1st Sem and 3-4 X X X X two 2nd Sem Sophomore Year – select two 1st Sem and all remaining 2nd Sem CAPP131 Basic MS Office M111 Technical Math or other approved Math course (Computation) PSYX101 Intro Psychology (Human Rel) COMX111 Intro Public Speaking (Comm) CJUS215 CJ Community Relations 3 X CJLE245 Security Systems 3 X PSCI260 Intro to State and Local Govt 3 X CJUS200 Principles of Criminal Law 3 X CJLE109 Police Report Writing OR 3 X WRIT201 College Writing II OR WRIT122 Intro to Bus Comm SOCI211 Intro to Criminology* OR 3 X SOCI260 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency CJUS231Criminal Evidence/Procedure 3 X CJUS208 CJ Ethics/Leadership 3 X CJLE240 Security Administration 3 X SOCI201 Social Problems* OR 3 X SOCI206 Deviant Behavior 3cr *Students must choose between SOCI211 Intro to Criminology or SOCI260 Intro to Juvenile Delinquency AND between SOCI201 Social Problems or SOCI206 Deviant Behavior.

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A.A.S. Early Childhood Education Students successfully completing the Early Childhood Education A.A.S. degree will have acquired the requisite skills for obtaining employment or advancement in the field of early childhood care and education. The program incorporates both an academic base and lab courses to provide a balanced program to prepare highly qualified early childhood teachers/practitioners. Students completing this program will be able to:  Use knowledge of how children develop and learn to provide opportunities that support the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of children from birth through age eight.  Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual children, special needs, the community, the importance of play, and curriculum goals and content.  Use individual and group guidance techniques to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, encourage positive social interaction among children, and promote positive strategies that will develop personal self- control and self-esteem in children.  Establish and maintain physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environments for young children.  Use informal and formal assessment strategies as an on-going integral part of planning and individualizing curriculum and teaching practices.  Establish and maintain positive family and community relationships by communicating effectively, demonstrating sensitivity to differences, respecting parental choices and involving families in planning for their children.  Demonstrate an understanding of the early childhood profession by being informed about professional development, legal issues, resource information, state and national regulations and opportunities that would improve quality of programs and services for young children.  Demonstrate the ability to work effectively during at least 300 hours of supervised lab experience in appropriate settings that serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or school age children up to grade three.

Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 61 credits 16 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X EDEC108 Intro to Early Childhood Ed 2 X EDEC105 Observation and Assessment 1 1 X EDEC247 Child Adolescent Development 4 X EDEC230 Positive Child Guidance 3 X EDEC130 Health, Safety, Nutrition in EC 4 X EDEC273 Curriculum and Environments I 4 X EDEC210 Meeting the Needs of Families 3 X EDEC275 Integrated Curr/Enviro II 4 X EDEC265 Leadership Professionalism EC 2 X Competencies Required: May take any time Communications: 6 WRIT101 College Writing I COMX115 Intro Interpersonal Comm or COMX111 Intro Public Speaking Computations: 3 CAPP131 Basic MS Office M105 Contemporary Math, M108 Business Math, or higher Human Relations: 3 PSYX100 Intro Psychology or SOCI101 Intro Sociology ECE Professional Electives: 13+ credits Strongly Recommended course areas 13+ X X X X (other may also apply) SEE ADVISOR EDEC, EDU, NASX, PSYX, SOCI and Art, Drama, Music electives

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A.A.S Engineering Technology (This program is currently under revision) The Engineering Technology program prepares students for employment in the growing technical fields associated with engineering, construction, oil-development, as well as power generation and transfer.

A.A.S. Music Technology This program is in moratorium. This means that currently Dawson Community College determines we cannot offer this program under current circumstances, however, we do not wish to terminate the program.

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A.A.S. Rural Organization Employee Management (ROEM) The management of employees is critical to the success of any business or organization. The ROEM is designed for current owners, managers, supervisors or team leaders in rural organizations. It provides rural organizations the knowledge, skill and applications opportunities to better manage people and lead their organizations to greater success. There are three levels of involvement available with this program; the ROEM Certificate (15 credit hours), Human Resources Certificate (15 credit hours) and the Associate of Applied Science ROEM. This laddered approach to the program will afford participants three options which build on one another. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:  Demonstrate knowledge and use of available resources which answer legal, ethical, process and practice questions encountered as they lead their organizations.  Assimilate and synthesize the practical skills necessary to be a successful manager of the human capital within an organization.  Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and concepts related to the study of organizations and human resource management.  Apply what they are learning through a practicum and/or internship or simulations.  This program is designed as an online (OL) program although some courses are offered on-campus (OC). Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 62-63 credits 16 credits 15 credits 16 credits 15-16 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X OC X OC BGEN105 Intro to Business or 3 X OC/OL BMGT210 Small Business Entrepreneurship X OL BMGT215 Human Resources Mngt 3 X OC/OL BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3 X OL (Human Relations) WRIT122 Intro to Business Writing or 3 X OC/OL WRIT121 Intro Technical Writing X OL PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3 X OC/OL BMGT225 Employee Staffing & Selection 3 X OL for Rural Business BMGT226 Employee Mngt & Success 3 X OL BMGT227 Admin Compensation/Benefits 3 X OL BMGT228 Ethical, Social & Legal Issues for HR 3 X OL CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X OC/OL ACTG101 Accounting Procedures 3 X OC/OL COMX111 Intro to Public Speaking 3 X OC/OL PHL110 Intro to Ethics 3 X OC/OL STAT216 Intro Statistics (Computation) 4 X OC/OL WRIT101 Intro College Writing I (Comm) 3 X OC/OL BMGT290 Practicum in ROEM 3 X OL SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3 X OC/OL Electives (take two to total six credits) BGEN291 Special Topics 3 X OC/OL SPAN101 Elementary Spanish I 4 X OL BGEN235 Business Law I 3 X OL BMKT225 Marketing 3 X OC/OL CAPP158 MS Access 3 X OC/OL ECNS201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 X OL ECNS202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 X OC/OL Take any course in any discipline 3 X OC/OL

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A.A.S. Welding Technology Students learn the basics of welding technology that will permit the individual to enter the field at entry level as a fabrication/welder. The student will also take academic courses to provide a well-balanced curriculum. Graduates may enter the workforce immediately or transfer for more advanced training. The welding courses in this program build on each other making the welding course sequence listed in the plan of study a fall semester start program. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:  Demonstrate safe work habits in welding/metal fabrication.  Identify and use a variety of techniques and materials to achieve the desired weld.  Perform quality welds on mild steel using arc and gas methods.  Layout and cut flat structural steel.

Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 64 credits 17 credits 18 credits 17 credits 13 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X WLDG110 Welding Theory I 2 X WLDG111 Welding Theory I Practical 1 X WLDG133 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 X WLDG180 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5 X WRIT101 Intro College Writing I 3 X (Communications) BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3 X (Human Relations) M111 Technical Math (Computation) 3 X WLDG140 Intro GTAW w/ Integrated Lab 3 X WLDG145 Fabrication Basics 4 X WLDG146 Fabrication Basics II 2 X WLDG185 Welding Qualification Test Prep 1 X WLDG186 Welding Qualification Test Lab 2 X WLDG192 Open Lab 1 X (optional) WLDG201 Weld, Measure, Trade Tools 1 X WLDG225 Structural Fabrication 3 X WLDG237 Aluminum Welding Processes 2 X WLDG241 Metal Fabrication I 4 X WLDG242 Metal Fabrication II 4 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X WLDG210 Pipe Welding 6 X WLDG212 Pipe Welding Layout 1 X WLDG280 Welding Testing Certification 1 X WLDG281 Welding Test Certification Lab 2 X ECP100 Standard First Aid/CPR 1 X

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Online Curriculum (AA/AS, These students may also be eligible for Financial Aid. A.A.S., and Certificate)  DCC accepts registration for multiple Dawson Community College’s online courses sessions: 15 week, 10 week, or six are designed and developed in accordance with week. best practices to emphasize communication, collaboration, and engagement. DCC online Where do I start? Call 406.377.9400 or go courses are completely accessible online. to https://www.dawson.edu for more information or questions. DCC offers fully online programs in the ______following areas: Certificate of Applied Science  Associate of Arts The primary purpose of the Career-Technical o Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate Programs is to provide the student  Associate of Science with the skills that are necessary to obtain  Associate of Applied Science Degree in entrance level employment in the field of their Business Management educational program. Training includes job skill  Associate of Applied Science Degree in development as well as the necessary related Criminal Justice technical information that is necessary to  Associate of Applied Science Degree in enhance an individual’s productivity in the Early Childhood Education world of work.  Associate of Applied Science Degree in

Law Enforcement While the primary design of a certificate  Associate of Applied Science Degree in curriculum is to prepare the student for Rural Organization Employee immediate employment, certain occupational Management education courses which are equivalent to  Rural Organization Employee college level academic course offerings may be Management Certificate accepted by some college disciplines later if the  Human Resources Certificate student decides to transfer to a four year

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 All online students, degree or non- degree seeking, will be charged a $30 Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.) processing fee. Programs  All online students will be charged a  Corrections Officer $37.50 distance learning fee, per  Corrosion Technology course, in addition to the per credit  Early Childhood Education hour fee.  Livestock Technology  All online students will be charged  Technical Skills $197.00 per credit, per course.  Welding Technology  Some courses have additional fees.  If you are taking a lab course, there will be Certificate Requirements additional lab fees.  Completion of coursework that is  $76.00 digital content fee, includes e-text outlined in the Plan of Study. for course.  Earning a minimum 2.00 cumulative  Students must apply for admission or as a grade point average from DCC. non-degree seeking student to the college.  Course in Computation

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o Math courses  Course in Communications o Intro to Public Speaking o College Writing o Interpersonal Communications

 Course in Human Relations o Human Relations in Business o Intro to Sociology o Intro to Psychology

C.A.S. Corrections Officer The Corrections Officer certificate provides students with a foundation of knowledge in the field of corrections and the institutionalization of criminal offenders. The certificate program prepares students for a career in both public and private corrections and detention facilities. Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:  Identify and explain the basic structures and functions of the corrections process.  Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of individuals and regulate criminal justice practices and procedures.  Integrate multidisciplinary theories which constitute the basis for understanding criminality and victimization.  Explain basic theories and concepts of criminal justice and the ethical issues involved.  Demonstrate technical proficiency in corrections.

Freshman Freshman Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 35 credits 18-19 credits 17-19 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X CJUS220 Introduction to Corrections 3 X CJLE109 Police Report Writing 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I (Communications) 3 X SOCI101 Intro to Sociology 3 X (Human Relations) SOCI211* Intro to Criminology 3 X May take two or three of the following 6-9 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office M111 Technical Math or other approved Math course (Computation) PSYX101 Intro Psychology (Human Rel) COMX111 Intro Public Speaking (Comm) CJUS231 Criminal Evidence/Procedure 3 X CJLE212 Defensive Tactics 2 X CJUS208 CJ Ethics and Leadership 3 X SOCI201 Social Problems* 3 X Must take all of the remaining 6-7 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office M111 Technical Math or higher level (Computation) PSYX101 Intro Psychology (Human Rel) COMX111 Intro Public Speaking (Comm) ECP100 First Aid/CPR Must take SOCI211 or SOCI201.

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C.A.S. Corrosion Technology The Corrosion Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment as a Corrosion Technician in the fields of manufacturing, oil and gas, government, pipeline maintenance, and general corrosion management. Corrosion Technicians have a basic understanding of electricity, chemistry, metallurgy, and the properties of materials. Careers in corrosion apply these sciences to detect and control chemical and mechanical deterioration.

Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:  Adhere to safe work practices and ensure compliance of requirements pertaining to corrosion.  Demonstrate knowledge of components of a corrosion system and theory.  Apply safety practices while working with direct and alternating current.  Identify and safely use cathodic testing equipment.  Identify and apply coatings and linings.

Freshman Freshman Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 34 credits 17 credits 17 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X CORR101 Safety 1 X CORR102 Intro to Corrosion 3 X CORR103 DC Circuits 3 X CORR104 Coatings and Linings 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I (Communications) 3 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X CORR105 Electricity, Electrical Reactions 3 X CORR106 Cathodic Protection 4 X CORR107 Corrosion Technology 4 X BMGT237 Hum Relations in Business (Human 3 X Relations) M111 Technical Math (Computation) 3 X

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C.A.S. Early Childhood Education The Early Childhood Education Certificate program provides a competency based curriculum and lab experience for students who wish to work in a professional childcare setting. When entering the Early Childhood Education Program proof of immunization and a criminal background check are required for the lab experience at a registered childcare facility. Students completing this program will be able to:  Use knowledge of how children develop and learn to provide opportunities that support the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of all young children from birth through age eight.  Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instructional practices based on knowledge of individual children, special needs, the community, the importance of play, and curriculum goals and content.  Use individual and group guidance techniques to develop positive and supportive relationships with children, encourage positive social interaction among children, and promote positive strategies that will develop personal self-control and self-esteem in children.  Establish and maintain physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environment for young children.  Use informal and formal assessment strategies as an on-going integral part of planning and individualizing curriculum and teaching practices.  Establish and maintain positive family and community relationships by communicating effectively, demonstrating sensitivity to differences, respecting parental choices and involving families in planning for their children.  Demonstrate an understanding of the early childhood profession by being informed about professional development, legal issues, resource information, state and national regulations and opportunities that would improve quality of programs and services for young children.  Demonstrate ability to work effectively during at least 300 hours of supervised lab experience in appropriate settings serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or school age children.

Freshman Freshman Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 37 credits 18 credits 19 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X EDEC108 Intro to Early Childhood Ed 2 X EDEC105 Observation and Assessment 1 X EDEC247 Child Adolescent Development 4 X EDEC273 Curriculum and Environments I 4 X EDEC210 Meeting the Needs of Families 3 X EDEC230 Positive Child Guidance 3 X EDEC130 Health, Safety, Nutrition in EC 4 X EDEC275 Integrated Curr/Enviro II 4 X EDEC265 Leadership Professionalism EC 2 X Competencies Required: May take any time Communications: 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I COMX115 Intro Interpersonal Comm OR COMX111 Intro Public Speaking Computations: 3 X M105 Contemporary Math, M108 Business Math, or higher Human Relations: 3 X PSYX100 Intro Psychology OR SOCI101 Intro Sociology

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C.A.S. Livestock Technology This program is designed for the person who plans to return to the farm or ranch to pursue a career working in the livestock production industry. The curriculum stresses production techniques that can be applied immediately to the livestock enterprise. Basic academic courses are included to provide a well- rounded education.

Upon completion of the program a student will:  Build a strong base of knowledge in the field of Agriculture  Prepare students for entry level employment in public and private Agriculture-related organizations.  Assist students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to conceptualize ideas.  Expose students to courses in computation, communication, and human relations, and will assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social responsibility and the participation in public affairs.  Serve those students seeking a career in Agriculture by providing in-depth and practical skills- based exposure to general Agriculture.

Freshman Freshman Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 36 credits 17 credits 20 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X ANSC100 Introduction to Animal Science 3 X ANSC240 Animal Reproduction 3 X EQUS150 Equine Production OR 3 X ANSC262 Range Livestock Production M105 Contemporary Math or Higher 3 X (Computation) NRSM101 Natural Resource Conservation 3 X NRSM102 Montana Range Plants 1 X ANSC202 Livestock Feeding and Nutrition 4 X ANSC215 Calving Management 3 X ANSC265 A and P of Domestic Animals 3 X ANSC266 A and P Domestic Animals Lab 1 X BMGT237 Human Relations in Business (Human 3 X Relations) CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X WRIT101 College Writing I (Communications) 3 X

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C.A.S. Technical Skills The Technical Skills program prepares students for entry-level employment as a across multiple technical and trade disciplines or for advancement based on their individual needs and provides flexibility and customization.

Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:  Adhere to safe work practices.  Demonstrate skills, knowledge, and attitudes for entry-level employment.  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Freshman Freshman Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 34 credits 17 credits 17 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X Technical Credits 8-10 X WRIT101 College Writing I (Communications) 3 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X Technical Credits 9-12 3 X BMGT237 Hum Relations in Business (Human 3 X Relations) M111 Technical Math (Computation) 3 X

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C.A.S. Welding Technology The Welding Technology Certificate program provides fundamental knowledge and lab practice needed in welding and related career fields. The welding courses in this program build on each other making the welding course sequence listed in the plan of study a fall semester start program.

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:  Demonstrate safe work habits in welding/metal fabrication.  Identify and use a variety of techniques and materials to achieve the desired weld.

Freshman Freshman Plan of Study Fall Semester Spr Semester Degree to total 33 credits 20 credits 19 credits Course Credit DCC101 Dawson College Success 1 X CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X WLDG110 Welding Theory I 2 X WLDG111 Welding Theory I Practical 1 X WLDG133 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 X WLDG180 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5 X WRIT101 Intro College Writing I (Communications) 3 X BMGT237 Human Relations in Business 3 X (Human Relations) ECP100First Aid/CPR 1 X M111 Technical Math (Computation) 3 X WLDG140 Intro GTAW w/ Integrated Lab 3 X WLDG145 Fabrication Basics 4 X WLDG146 Fabrication Basics II 2 X WLDG185 Welding Qualification Test Prep 1 X WLDG186 Welding Qualification Test Lab 2 X WLDG192 Independent Study (Open Lab) 1 X optional

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Certificate of Technical Studies Programs  C.T.S., Corrosion Technology

(C.T.S.)  C.T.S., Rural Organization Employee Certificates of Technical Studies are awarded Management (ROEM) after successful completion of a short program  C.T.S., Rural Organization Employee of study resulting in an industry-recognized Management – Human Resources credential, a credential focused on a specific  C.T.S., Technical Skills area of skill and knowledge, and/or an added  C.T.S., Welding Technology specialty or upgraded credential within an occupational area. These certificates typically Certificate Requirements do not require related instruction/general  Completion of coursework that is education courses. They provide the student outlined in the Plan of Study. with skills that are necessary to obtain entrance  Earning a minimum 2.00 cumulative level employment. A student must take 16 grade point average from DCC. credits to be eligible for financial aid.

C.T.S. Corrosion Technology The C.T.S. Corrosion Technology Tier I provides students with entry-level corrosion knowledge to be proficient in the workforce. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.

Plan of Study – Tier I Certificate to total 10 credits Course Credit On campus Semester CORR101 Safety 1 X F CORR102 Intro to Corrosion 3 X F CORR103 DC Circuits 3 X F CORR104 Coatings and Linings 3 X F

The Tier II is a stackable C.T.S., providing further corrosion knowledge and building upon the C.T.S. Tier I. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.

Plan of Study – Tier II Certificate to total 11 credits Course Credit On campus Semester CORR105 Electricity, Electrical Reactions 3 X S CORR106 Cathodic Protection 4 X S CORR107 Corrosion Technology 4 X S

The Tier III stackable C.T.S. takes the electrical knowledge and applies it to rectifiers as well as internal and atmospheric corrosion. An internship or independent study is recommended in tier III or IV.* A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.

Plan of Study – Tier III Certificate to total 13 credits Course Credit On campus Semester CORR208 Rectifiers 3 X F CORR209 Internal Corrosion Control 4 X F CORR214 Atmospheric Corrosion 3 X F CORR298 Internship OR 3 X F

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CORR292 Independent Study*

The Tier IV stackable C.T.S. provides further information on diagrams, schematics, GIS, metallurgy and corrosion, field surveys and a capstone project round out the curriculum. If an internship or independent study has not been completed, student will also take it this tier.* A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.

Plan of Study – Tier IV Certificate to total 15 credits Course Credit On campus Semester CORR210 Diagrams, Schematics, GIS 4 X S CORR213 Metallurgy and Corrosion 3 X S CORR215 Field Surveys 4 X S CORR216 Capstone Project 4 X S

C.T.S. Rural Organization Employee Management (ROEM) Certificate and ROEM- Human Resources The Certificate in ROEM is designed to give participants a basic understanding of the business environment, interaction of people within that environment and strategies a manager can apply to assure efficiency and effectiveness. Building on each other the C.T.S. ROEM and C.T.S. Human Resources certificates can lead to the A.A.S. ROEM degree. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid. Plan of Study – ROEM Certificate Certificate to total 15 credits Course Credit On campus Semester Online Semester BGEN105 Intro to Business OR 3 X F X F and S BMGT210 Small Business Entrepreneurship X S X F and S WRIT122 Intro Business Writing OR 3 X F X F and S WRIT121 Intro Technical Writing X S X F and S PSYX100 Intro to Psychology 3 X F and S X F and S BMGT231 Human Relations in Business 3 X S X F and S BMGT215 Human Resources Management 3 X F X F and S

The Certificate in ROEM Human Resources is designed to give participants a basic understanding of the business environment, interaction of people within that environment and strategies a manager can apply to assure efficiency and effectiveness. Building on each other the C.T.S. ROEM and C.T.S. Human Resources certificates can lead to the A.A.S. ROEM degree. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid. Plan of Study – ROEM Human Resources Certificate Certificate to total 15 credits Course Credit On campus Semester Online Semester CAPP131 Basic MS Office 3 X F and S X F and S BMGT225 Employee Staffing/Selection for Rural Business 3 X S BMGT226 Employee Management and Success 3 X S BMGT227 Admin of Compensation and Benefits 3 X S

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BMGT228 Ethical, Social and Legal Issues for HR 3 X S

C.T.S. Technical Skills The C.T.S. Certificate in Technical Skills Tier I provides students with entry-level knowledge to be proficient in the workforce as well as soft skills. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.

Plan of Study Course Credit Technical Credits 12-16 Tiers II, III, and IV are stackable credentials, providing further corrosion knowledge and building upon the C.T.S. Tier I. Each semester a student should take 12-16 credits of Technical Credits. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid. ECP100 First Aid/CPR is recommended.

Plan of Study Full-Stack Web Development Course Credit CSCI221 System Analysis and Design 3 CSCI240 Databases and SQL 3 CSCI258 Web Application Development 3 CSCI259 Test Driven and Behavior Driven Development 2 CSCI260 Object Oriented Programming 3 CSCI262 Front End Foundations 2 TOTAL 16

C.T.S. Welding The C.T.S. Certificate in Welding Tier I provides students with entry-level welding knowledge to be proficient in the workforce. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.

Plan of Study Course Credit On campus Semester WLDG110 Welding Theory I 2 X F WLDG111 Welding Theory I (practical) 1 x F WLDG180 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 5 X F WLDG133 – GMAW, FCAW 3 X F Electives 15 F or S

The C.T.S. Certificate in Welding Tier III builds upon the Certificate of Applied Science in order for the student to gain additional skill sets. A student must take 16 credits to be eligible for financial aid.

Plan of Study Certificate to total 14 credits Course Credit On campus Semester WLDG237 Aluminum Welding Processes 2 X F WLDG201 Weld, Measure, Trade Tools 1 X F WLDG241 Metal Fabrication I 4 X F WLDG242 Metal Fabrication II 4 X F WLDG225 Structural Fabrication 3 X F Electives 2 F or S

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President of Academic and Student Affairs, Course Listing/Descriptions the class may be offered.

All courses listed in this catalog appear alphabetically by subject area and in numerical Accounting sequence with listings broken down as follows: ACTG101 F, 3 credits  The capital letters preceding the course Accounting Procedures I indicate the subject area in which the This basic course covers the purpose and scope course is offered and are used as a of accounting. Students study the difference code. between assets, liabilities, equity, income, and  The three digits immediately following expenses. Financial statement preparation and the subject area code identify individual analysis is stressed. The emphasis of this course course offerings within the area of is learning how to make decisions with the study. In general, a 100 number information accounting provides. indicates a first year subject and a 200 ACTG201 F, 3 credits rubric indicates a second year subject. Principles of Financial Accounting Sub-100 courses (e.g. WRIT095) are This course is an introduction to financial non-transferable sub-college level accounting principles and other specific topics courses. such as: the study of a complete accounting  The words following the course number cycle for retail and other businesses; assets, are course titles and describe the liability, and equity accounts; financial course in a few words. statement preparation; corporation,  The capital letters following the course partnership and sole-proprietorship entities; title and course description indicate and financial statement analysis. when the course is generally offered. F ACTG202 S, 3 credits indicates the course is offered in the Principles of Managerial Accounting fall, and S indicates spring. Courses may This course is a second semester course for also be offered at additional times as non-accounting business students. The course is determined by the Vice President of designed to introduce the various needs and Academic and Student Affairs. uses for accounting information within a  The entry listed after the semester decision-making framework. The course will indicates the number of semester hours cover cost-volume-profit relationships, cost of credit the course carries. flows, capital budgeting, and traditional cost The listing of a course in this or any other management. college publication does not constitute a ACTG205 F, 3 credits guarantee or contract that the particular Computerized Accounting course will be offered during the time Prerequisite: ACTG101 or ACTG201 listed. All courses are subject to scheduling In this course computers are used to apply the changes or cancellations. Every effort will basic principles and procedures of accrual be made to inform students of such accounting. Computer accounting applications changes and/or cancellations. include general ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoicing, payroll, and Classes may be listed as on demand status inventory. Upon completion of this course the which means they are offered on a limited student will have a working familiarity with basis providing there is sufficient demand three popular accounting packages. or if the class is needed to satisfy a program requirement. At the discretion of the Vice

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ACTG272 S, 3 credits Rodeo Team as a competing member of two Principles of Financial Accounting II college sponsored teams. Prerequisite: ACTG201 ACT127 S, 1 credit A continuation of Principles of Accounting I with Ranch Rodeo II an emphasis on those accounting concepts Prerequisite: ACT126 designed to provide information necessary for This course will expand on the fundamentals of management use. Specific topics include competition at Ranch Rodeo events with in the interpreting financial statement information, NILE Region. Ranch broncs, wild cow milking, study of cost systems, cost-volume-profit and proper horse and livestock handling will analysis, and organizational concepts – all of also be expanded upon. Students will be which facilitate the managerial control, introduced to team penning and team sorting. planning, and decision making processes. This class may lead to a spot on the DCC Ranch ______Rodeo Team as a competing member of two Activities college sponsored teams. May only be repeated ONCE for credit. ACT134 F/S, 1 credit ACT104 S, 1 credit Dancing for Exercise Beginning Bowling Lifetime dancing skills in an exercise format. Instruction and practice of the fundamental ACT146 F/S, 1 credit skills in bowling. Additional fee required. Beginning Golf ACT106 F/S, 1 credit Instruction and practice of the fundamentals of Beginning Conditioning and Fitness golf. Additional fee required. Fundamentals of physical fitness. The needs and ACT150 F/S, 1 credit interest of participants are emphasized through Beginning Yoga skilled or health related components. Introduction of the fundamentals of yoga. ACT107 F/S, 1 credit Additional fee required. Beginning Aerobic Dance ACT154 F/S, 1 credit Instruction in aerobic exercise. Beginning Tai Qi ACT109 F/S, 1 credit Students will learn the basic concept of Qi Beginning Racquetball including its functions and how to feel and use Instruction and practice of the fundamentals of one’s own Qi to achieve optimum health. racquetball. Additional fee required. Students will physically execute the basic moves ACT110 F, 1 credit in proper order in the first half of Tai Qi Yang Beginning Weight Training style. These include basic stance, ward off, Instruction in the sport of weight training. single whip, white crane spreads wings, brush ACT113 S, 1 credit knee, wave hands at clouds, playing flute, etc. Beginning Softball ACT159 S, 2 credits Instruction and practice of the fundamentals of Team/Individual Sports softball. This course offers a survey of the basic ACT126 F, 1 credit terminology, skills and rules of selected team Ranch Rodeo I sports and individual sports, and their use in Ranch Rodeo I will introduce the student to the recreation and physical education. Emphasis is fundamentals of competition at Ranch Rodeo upon knowledge and understanding of the events within the NILE Region. Ranch broncs, organization, administration, and promotion of wild cow milking, and proper horse and sports, rather than mastery of performance livestock handling will also be introduced. This skills. class may lead to a spot on the DCC Ranch

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ACT169 S, 1 credit This class may lead to a spot on the DCC Ranch Beginning Tennis Rodeo team as a competing member of two Instruction and practice of the fundamentals of college sponsored teams. tennis. ACT284 F, 1 credit ACT173 S, 1 credit Rifle Cartridge Ballistics/Reloading Beginning Fly Fishing/Fly Tying The fundamentals of rifle cartridge This is a special interest class. Learn the basics components, interior ballistics, exterior of fly fishing and fly tying. Use the techniques ballistics, reloading equipment and procedures, learned in class during an optional weekend and how to shoot for accuracy. fishing trip. Students will learn how to select ACT191/291 F/S, variable and prepare equipment, tie knots, and cast a fly Special Topics line. Basic entomology will be covered. Students Courses not required in any curriculum, for will tie fly patterns to imitate insects found in which there is a particular need, or given on a Montana streams and rivers. Students will learn trial basis to determine demand. proper fishing techniques and etiquette. ACT192/292 F/S, variable Additional fee required. Independent Study ACT219 F, 1 credit Student follows a course of study and works Folf with a faculty member to decide how the Students will demonstrate their knowledge and student will meet defined course objectives. ability in the sport of disk-golf (folf) through Both student and instructor agree on what the participation in the sport. student will do (e.g., readings, research, and ACT226 F, 1 credit work projects), how the student’s work will be Ranch Rodeo III evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. Prerequisite: ACT127 The student must interact with the faculty This course will continue with the fundamentals member on a regular and substantive basis to of competition at Ranch Rodeo events within assure progress within the course or program. the NILE Region. Ranch broncs, wild cow ACT294 F/S, variable milking, and proper horse and livestock Workshop handling, team penning, and team sorting will This is concentrated class sessions on a topic for also continue to be presented. Students will be which a particular need has been identified. introduced to team doctoring and team ______trailering. This class may lead to a spot on the Activities-Varsity DCC Ranch Rodeo Team as a competing ACTV120 F/S, 1 credit member of two college sponsored teams. Basketball I-Varsity ACT227 S, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in Ranch Rodeo IV the collegiate-level of basketball. (Varsity) Prerequisite: ACT226 Students participate as a member of the This course will bring together all that was intercollegiate sport. learned/presented in Ranch Rodeo I/II/III. The ACTV121 F/S, 1 credit student will continue to work on, and perfect, Basketball II-Varsity skills in the fundamentals presented in the Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in previous courses (fundamentals of competition the collegiate-level of basketball. (Varsity) at ranch rodeo events within the NILE Region: Students participate as a member of the ranch broncs, wild cow milking, proper horse intercollegiate sport. and livestock handling, team penning, team sorting, team doctoring, and team trailering).

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ACTV125 F, 1 credit ACTV163 F/S, 1 credit Cross Country I-Varsity Rodeo II-Varsity Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in Fundamentals of rodeo events in practices and the collegiate-level of Cross Country. (Varsity) competition with emphasis on NIRA rules, team Students participate as a member of the spirit, conditioning, and safety measures. intercollegiate sport. (Varsity) Students participate as a member of ACTV126 S, 1 credit the intercollegiate sport and DCC NIRA Card Track and Field I-Varsity holders. Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in ACTV170 F/S, 1 credit the collegiate-level of Track. (Varsity) Students Volleyball I-Varsity participate as a member of the intercollegiate Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in sport. the collegiate-level of Volleyball. (Varsity) ACTV131 F/S, 1 credit Students participate as a member of the Softball I-Varsity intercollegiate sport. Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in ACTV173 F/S, 1 credit the collegiate-level of softball. (Varsity) Volleyball II-Varsity Students participate as a member of the Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in intercollegiate sport. the collegiate-level of Volleyball. (Varsity) ACTV133 F/S, 1 credit Students participate as a member of the Softball II-Varsity intercollegiate sport. Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in ACTV184 F/S, 1 credit the collegiate-level of softball. (Varsity) Pep Squad Students participate as a member of the This is a course designed to promote school intercollegiate sport. spirit on campus, school functions, and at ACTV140 F/S, 1 credit games. Baseball I-Varsity ACTV185 F/S, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in Golf I-Varsity the collegiate-level of baseball. (Varsity) Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in Students participate as a member of the the collegiate-level of Golf. (Varsity) Students intercollegiate sport. participate as a member of the intercollegiate ACTV143 F/S, 1 credit sport. Baseball II-Varsity ACTV186 F/S, 1 credit Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in Golf II-Varsity the collegiate-level of baseball. (Varsity) Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in Students participate as a member of the the collegiate-level of Golf. (Varsity) Students intercollegiate sport. participate as a member of the intercollegiate ACTV160 F/S, 1 credit sport. Rodeo I-Varsity ACTV220 F/S, 1 credit Fundamentals of rodeo events in practices and Basketball III-Varsity competition with emphasis on NIRA rules, team Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in spirit, conditioning, and safety measures. the collegiate-level of basketball. (Varsity) (Varsity) Students participate as a member of Students participate as a member of the the intercollegiate sport and DCC NIRA Card intercollegiate sport. holders. ACTV221 F/S, 1 credit Basketball IV-Varsity Instruction and practice of fundamental skills in

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AGBE278 Alt Yr, S, 3 credits to one credit. The work experience program is Agri-Business Planning directed by the college and the student’s work A capstone course encompassing all of the skill is controlled by the supervising instructor. sets taught in the Ag curriculum. AGSC291 F/S, variable ______Special Topics Agricultural Education Courses not required in any curriculum, for AGED105 F, 3 credits which there is a particular need, or given on a Microcomputers in Agriculture trial basis to determine demand. The course deals with utilizing and selecting AGSC292 F/S, variable microcomputer software for the broad field of Independent Study agriculture. Decision aid software, Student follows a course of study and works spreadsheets, database, telecommunication, with a faculty member to decide how the financial records, GPS, and mapping programs student will meet defined course objectives. are emphasized. The course also involves Both student and instructor agree on what the computer applications to control, monitor, and student will do (e.g., readings, research, and calibrate devices. work projects), how the student’s work will be AGED140 F, 3 credits evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. Leadership Development for Agri The student must interact with the faculty This course deals with the process of developing member on a regular and substantive basis to and managing individuals by providing assure progress within the course or program. leadership and guidance at all levels of AGSC294 F/S, variable personnel development. Self-concepts are Seminar/Workshop developed through situational leadership and Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which management, principles of people a particular need has been identified. management, goal setting, and belief systems. ______Collaborative learning and field experience are Agriculture Technology utilized. AGTE194/294 F/S, variable ______Workshop Agricultural Sciences Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which AGSC194 F/S, variable a particular need has been identified. Workshop AGTE198/298 F/S, variable Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which Internship: Ag Power/Machinery a particular need has been identified. A maximum of three credits may be earned for AGSC198 F/S, variable work experience with approved agencies. Internship Students must be enrolled in a vocational/ A maximum of 10 total credits may be earned technical program and be working actively for work experience with approved agencies. toward a degree. The student will work under The student must be enrolled in a the supervision of an instructor who will vocational/technical program offering work determine the number of credits to be earned experience and be working actively toward a based on the number of working hours and degree. The student will work under the work responsibility. In general, 45 hours of work supervision of an instructor who will determine experience including the seminar, is equivalent the number of credits to be earned based on to one credit. The internship program is the number of working hours and work directed by the college and the student’s work responsibility. In general, 45 hours of work is controlled by the supervising instructor. experience, including the seminar, is equivalent

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AGTE291 F/S, variable and Latin word roots, using a body system Special Topics approach. Courses not required in any curriculum, for AHMS154 S, 3 credits which there is a particular need, or given on a Advanced Medical Terminology trial basis to determine demand. Prerequisite: AHMS144 AGTE292 F/S, variable This is an integral, helpful course for any Independent Study student planning to work in a medical Student follows a course of study and works environment. Nursing, pre-med, medical with a faculty member to decide how the technology, veterinary science, veterinary student will meet defined course objectives. technician, pharmacy, pharmacy technician, Both student and instructor agree on what the occupational or physical therapy, occupational student will do (e.g., readings, research, and or physical therapy technician, medical record work projects), how the student’s work will be coder, medical billing technician, medical evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. insurance, and medical transcription are all The student must interact with the faculty fields which involve the language of medicine. A member on a regular and substantive basis to continuation of AHMS144 completes the study assure progress within the course or program. of medical terms using a body system approach. ______AHMS255 S, 3 credits Allied Health: Athletic Training Medical Transcription I AHAT210 F, 3 credits This course emphasizes development of Prevention/Care of Athletic Injuries accuracy, speed and medical knowledge for This course is designed to introduce the transcription of letters, chart notes, history and prospective coach and physical educator to the physical examination reports, consultations, role of the trainer in injury prevention, emergency room reports and discharge treatment, and rehabilitation. Identification of summaries, etc., and/or other reports. injuries common to major sports is also studied. ______The student is given the opportunity to develop Animal Science skills in taping techniques and the use of heat ANSC100 F, 3 credits and cryogenic therapy. Introduction to Animal Science ______This course is an introductory animal science Allied Health: Medical Support course which includes basic principles of animal AHMS144 F, 3 credits genetics, nutrition, live animal evaluation, Medical Terminology reproduction, and application to the production This is an integral, helpful course for any of beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, horses, student who is planning to work in a medical and poultry. environment. Nursing, pre-med, medical ANSC102 F, 3 credits technology, veterinary science, veterinary Small Farm Animal Husbandry technician, pharmacy, pharmacy technician, This course focuses on the welfare and occupational or physical therapy, occupational management of small farm animals. This or physical therapy technician, medical record includes, but is not limited to, behavior, coder, medical billing technician, medical nutritional requirements, proper restraining insurance, and medical transcriptionists are all methods, and the best management of diseases fields which involve the language of medicine. in farm animals. This course is an introduction to medical word ANSC202 S, 4 credits building through the study of prefixes, suffixes, Livestock Feeding and Nutrition This course deals with the digestion and

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ANTY192/292 F/S, variable ARTH200 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits Independent Study Art of World Civilization I (Art History) Student follows a course of study and works Core II, Category II or Core VI with a faculty member to decide how the A well-rounded student requires an exposure to student will meet defined course objectives. the history of mankind’s artistic achievements. Both student and instructor agree on what the The purpose of this class is to acquaint the student will do (e.g., readings, research, and student with an historic panorama of the visual work projects), how the student’s work will be arts, the trends, and the creative spirit of the evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. masters. The scope of this section of art history The student must interact with the faculty covers visual arts traditions from around the member on a regular and substantive basis to world including the Paleolithic period through assure progress within the course or program. the medieval period. ANTY194/294 F/S, variable ARTH201 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits Workshop Art of World Civilization II (Art History) Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which Core II, Category II a particular need has been identified. Art of World Civilization II continues with a ______chronological overview of visual arts traditions Art: Art History from around the world including the Gothic ARTH101 F/S, 3 credits period through the present. One may enter Art Foundations of Art of World Civilization II without taking Art of Core II, Category I or Category II World Civilization I. This course is designed to provide an ______introductory overview to the elements and Art: Visual Arts principles of visual arts. Students are presented Please Note: Studio Art Courses – Students are with a variety of art experiences including required to furnish their own supplies for studio various media and production processes, the art classes. Cost of these supplies will vary from language of aesthetics, and art criticism. The class to class. Supply lists are available at the objective of this course is to give students the college bookstore and students are expected to opportunity to create art, to view art, to explore come prepared for the first class session. The aesthetics, and to develop an awareness of the student may contact the instructor prior to the important contribution the visual arts make to start of class with any questions or concerns our culture and the constructs of our world regarding the requisite supplies. view. Students interested in an introduction to ARTZ105 F/S, 3 credits the basic language of art, education majors, or Visual Language – Drawing those seeking an AA degree are encouraged to Core II, Category I enroll. Additional fee required. This introductory lecture/production class is ARTH160 F/S, 3 credits designed to provide study and practice in the Global Visual Culture (Art Appreciation) basic elements of drawing. The traditional Core II, Category II or Core VI subject areas of still life, landscape, and This course is a foundation for the portraiture are presented for study and understanding and appreciation of many art exploration in a variety of media and forms of the world including major movements, techniques. Recommended for all levels of artists, and specific works. The interrelationship experience, this course has no prerequisites, of art to society is explored via lectures, but is fundamental for students planning to imagery, class discussion, and written continue to explore the visual arts. Additional assignments. fee required.

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ARTZ106 F/S, 3 credits one has successfully completed ARTZ105. Visual Language – 2D Foundations Consent of the instructor is required for those Core II, Category I or Category II not fulfilling this prerequisite. Additional fee The development of basic two-dimensional required. technical and aesthetic concepts through an ARTZ214 F, 3 credits emphasis on design elements and principles. Illustration Visual problem-solving in 2D pictorial Core II, Category I construction, and color theory. Critiques This course provides an opportunity to explore develop student's ability to formulate and a variety of methods and materials used in verbalize knowledgeable responses to visual illustration. Students practice a range of production. Required weekly lecture on various techniques, which can be used to enhance the aspects of visual arts practice. Additional fee expressive potential of illustration. The course required. examines different genres in illustration ARTZ108 F/S, 3 credits including children’s books, graphic novels, Visual Language – 3D Foundations Core II, Category I or Category II character design, and sequential art, and builds The development of basic three-dimensional upon design and communication practices technical and aesthetic concepts through an taught in Foundations and Drawing courses. emphasis on design elements and principles. Students interested in using art and sequential Visual problem-solving in 3D construction, and art to communicate, education majors, or those some color theory. Critiques develop student's seeking an AA degree are encouraged to enroll. ability to formulate and verbalize Additional fee required. knowledgeable responses to visual production. ARTZ221 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits Required weekly lecture on various aspects of Painting I visual arts practice. Additional fee required. Core II, Category I ARTZ211 F/S, 3 credits This course introduces students to the basic Drawing I – Figure technical aspects of paint handling and Core II, Category I manipulation, composition, color theory and Utilizing the lecture/production format mixing. Students will explore critical and presented in ARTZ105, students will study the conceptual concerns, such as visual problem human figure and anatomy with a focus on solving and development of personal expression developing observational drawing skills and and visual language. This course is creative approaches to rendering the body. recommended for beginning and advanced Additional fee required. students. Additional fee required. ARTZ212 F/S, 3 credits ARTZ222 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits Drawing Studio Painting Studio Core II, Category I Core II, Category I Utilizing the lecture/production format Prerequisite: ARTZ221, or consent of instructor presented in ARTZ105, this course expands the This course continues to explore the technical study & practice in the basic elements of and conceptual concerns of ARTZ221 drawing. The traditional subject areas of still Assignments foster the creative use of materials life, landscape, and portraiture are presented and personal artistic growth through expansion for study & exploration in a variety of media of styles and subject matter. Additional fee and techniques with emphasis placed upon required. design principles and expressive use of materials. One should consider this course if

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ARTZ224 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits work projects), how the student’s work will be Watercolor I evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. Core II, Category I The student must interact with the faculty Prerequisite: ARTH101, ARTZ105 or consent of member on a regular and substantive basis to instructor assure progress within the course or program. Watercolor I is designed to introduce a variety ARTZ294 F/S, variable of techniques applicable to watercolor painting Workshop to the beginning student. The class Concentrated class sessions will be held on a concentrates on building skills and development topic for which a particular need has been of confidence with the medium. Additional fee identified. required. ______ARTZ225 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits Astronomy Watercolor Studio ASTR110 On demand, 3 credits Core II, Category I Intro to Astronomy Prerequisite: ARTZ224 Co-requisite: ASTR111 Watercolor II provides the opportunity to This course is a general study of astronomy: the develop individual style and explore a variety of earth’s movements, the solar system, stars and creative techniques applicable to watercolor galaxies. Telescope observations of planets, procedure. Additional fee required. stars, and nebulae are made. It includes ARTZ231 F/S, 3 credits demonstrations of optics and spectrum analysis Ceramics I by grating interference. It is designed for non- Core II, Category I science majors. Introduction to clay as a historical and ASTR111 On demand, 1 credit contemporary art-making medium. This course Intro to Astronomy Lab is designed to take the beginner through a Co-requisite: ASTR110 series of clay projects to give the skills to create Hands-on lab work to accompany ASTR110. a variety of subject matter through the basic ______methods of hand-building, sculpting, mold Basic Skills casting, and wheel throwing techniques. Design DCC101 F/S, 1 credit aspects of mainly form working with function Dawson College Success will be produced. A variety of surface Required Freshman Course decoration techniques will be explored. Dawson College Success provides the first-time Additional fee required. College student with the connections, tools, and ARTZ291 F/S, variable best practices for full success in college. Special Topics Students will establish connections to academic Courses not required in any curriculum, for advising and student services; integrate into which there is a particular need, or given on a campus-wide community; maximize academic trial basis to determine demand. Additional fee and career options including transfer and required. placement; and develop the advanced study ARTZ292 F/S, variable skills and information literacy appropriate to Independent Study the advanced collegiate level. Students will Student follows a course of study and works cultivate self-care and reflection on the with a faculty member to decide how the collegiate experience. student will meet defined course objectives. ______Both student and instructor agree on what the student will do (e.g., readings, research, and

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Biology: General BIOB161 F, 1 credit BIOB101 F, 3 credits Principles of Living Systems Lab Discover Biology Core IV Core IV Co-requisite: BIOB160 Co-requisite: BIOB102 A series of laboratory experiments and This is a general survey course providing an exercises illustrating and supporting concepts overview of biology. The course includes an studied in BIOB160. Additional fee required. introduction to cells (both plant and animal), BIOB170 S, 3 credits the relationship between cells and energy Principles of Biological Diversity (cellular respiration and photosynthesis) and Core IV the cell cycle (mitosis). Inheritance and the role Prerequisite: BIOB160/161, or consent of of genetics in today’s world is also presented. instructor BIOB102 F, 1 credit Co-requisite: BIOB170 Discover Biology Laboratory This course is designed to help students Core IV understand and apply major concepts in Co-requisite: BIOB101 organismal biology including the diversity, Includes laboratory experiments and exercises evolution, and ecology of organisms. The origin from different areas of biology and is used to of life and the evolution of cells, classification supplement material covered in the lecture and evolution of organisms, major domains and course. Additional fee required. kingdoms of life, natural selection and BIOB110 S, 3 credits evolution, species diversity, ecosystems Plant Science organization and energy flow, community Core IV interactions, population ecology and behavioral Prerequisite: NRSM101 ecology will be discussed. This course provides an understanding of basic BIOB171 S, 1 credit plant science principles and environmental Principles of Biological Diversity Lab components that impact plant growth and plant Core IV interaction with agriculture and humankind. Co-requisite: BIOB170 Students develop solutions to problems. A series of laboratory experiments and BIOB160 F, 3 credits exercises illustrating and supporting concepts Principles of Living Systems studied in BIOB170. Additional fee required. Core IV BIOB291 F/S, variable Co-requisite: BIOB161 Special Topics This course is designed to be an introductory These courses are designed to meet particular course for other biology courses. Students will needs or are given on a trial basis to determine understand and apply major concepts in demand. molecular and cellular biology including: BIOB292 F/S, variable biological macromolecules, cell structure and Independent Study function, major biochemical pathways (cellular Student follows a course of study and works respiration and photosynthesis), cell division, with a faculty member to decide how the Mendelian genetics, modern biotechnology, student will meet defined course objectives. early development, and major control Both student and instructor agree on what the mechanisms within the body. Students will also student will do (e.g., readings, research, and examine the scientific method. work projects), how the student’s work will be evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. The student must interact with the faculty

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______member on a regular and substantive basis to exercises illustrating and supporting concepts assure progress within the course or program. studied in BIOH211. Additional fee required. BIOB294 F/S, variable ______Seminar/Workshop Biology: Micro Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which BIOM250 S, 3 credits a particular need has been identified Microbiology for Health Sciences ______Core IV Biology: Human Prerequisite: BIOB160/161 or consent of BIOH201 F, 3 credits instructor Human Anatomy and Physiology I Co-requisite: BIOM251 Core IV An introduction to microorganisms, Prerequisite: BIOB160 or consent of instructor emphasizing bacteria. Major topics include the Co-requisite: BIOH202 history of microbiology; bacterial structure, This class will be a study of human physiology function, metabolism and genetics; viral and anatomy that is particularly suitable for structure and replication, sub viral particles, and nurses, physical education majors, biology an introduction to fungi and protozoans. Also majors, and the allied health professions. This included are the role of microorganisms in semester will include cellular biology, the ecology and human health, disease processes skeletal system, the integumentary system, and the immune response. muscular system, and the nervous system. BIOM251 S, 1 credit BIOH202 F 1 credit Microbiology for Health Sciences Lab Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Core IV Core IV Co-requisite: BIOM250 Co-requisite: BIOH201 Laboratory work to accompany BIOM250. This A series of laboratory experiments and course includes microscopy, staining and exercises illustrating and supporting concepts culture techniques, metabolism, UV induced studied in BIOH201. Additional fee required. mutations, differentiation of bacteria, and BIOH211 S, 3 credits effectiveness of various antibiotics and Human Anatomy and Physiology II disinfectants. Emphasis will be placed on safe Core IV practice in all aspects of microbiology Prerequisite: BIOH201 or consent of instructor laboratory work. Additional fee required. Co-requisite: BIOH212 ______This class will be a study of human physiology Business: Finance and anatomy that is particularly suitable for BFIN150 On demand, 3 credits nurses, physical education majors, biology Personal Finance majors, and the allied health professions. The This course will enable the student to study second part of this two semester course personal financial planning, money sequence will incorporate the nervous system, management, credit and tax planning, and endocrine system, cardiovascular system, major expenditures. digestive system, respiratory system, urinary ______system, and reproductive system. Business: General BIOH212 S, 1 credit BGEN105 F, 3 credits Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Introduction to Business Core IV This course covers the meaning and the Co-requisite: BIOH211 purpose of business in our society. The A series of laboratory experiments and development of business, current trends, and

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______an introduction to the following business areas: the number of working hours and work forms of business organization, business responsibility. In general, 45 hours of work planning and management, human resource experience, including the seminar, is equivalent management, marketing, money and finance, to one credit. The work experience program is and the social responsibilities of business. directed by the college and the student’s work BGEN235 S, 3 credits is controlled by the supervising instructor. Business Law ______This course examines the legal environment Business: Management faced by the members of the business BMGT210 S, 3 credits community including employers, employees, Small Business Entrepreneurship property owners, retailers, consumers, lenders Prerequisite: BGEN105 and borrowers. After developing a basic outline This course acquaints the student with the of the legal system, the course focuses on the basics of management through the study of the topics of contract law and commercial problems and procedures involved in transactions. organizing, planning, directing, and controlling a BGEN291 F/S, variable small business. Writing a business plan is Special Topics central to this course. Courses not required in any curriculum, for BMGT215 F, 3 credits which there is a particular need, or given on a Human Resource Management trial basis to determine demand. This course covers the major legislation BGEN292 F/S, variable affecting the management of people including Independent Study the topics of discrimination, sexual harassment, Student follows a course of study and works employment at will, and the Americans with with a faculty member to decide how the Disabilities Act. The course also covers the student will meet defined course objectives. topics of hiring and firing employees, discipline, Both student and instructor agree on what the evaluation processes, compensation, and student will do (e.g., readings, research, and business ethics. work projects), how the student’s work will be BMGT225 S, 3 credits evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. Employee Staffing and Selection The student must interact with the faculty This course addresses the core concepts of member on a regular and substantive basis to staffing, strategy, and systems while supporting assure progress within the course or program. the idea that it is people who drive an BGEN294 F/S, variable organization to sustainable competitive Workshop advantage. Recruitment and selection are Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which introduced from both the organizational and a particular need has been identified. applicant perspective to ensure that new BGEN298 F/S, variable employees have the experience necessary to Internship reduce costs and staff turnover and achieve A maximum of 10 total credits may be earned desired outcomes. for work experience with approved agencies. BMGT226 S, 3 credits The student must be enrolled in a Employee Management and Success vocational/technical program offering work Organizations with motivated, talented experience and be working actively toward a employees that offer outstanding customer degree. The student will work under the service are more likely to pull ahead of the supervision of an instructor who will determine competition. Successful performance the number of credits to be earned based on management, job analysis, and training and

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______development are just a few of the strategies Business: Management Information used to gain this competitive edge in business. Systems Leaders who reflect strong employee BMIS122 S, 1 credit management skills contribute to the success of Internet as Value Added Marketing Tool their organizations. Students will learn the basic principles of using BMGT227 S, 3 credits the internet as a marketing tool. Topics will Administration of Compensation and Benefits include researching options, developing a This course will focus on wage and salary profitable strategy, implementation of that administration in organizations; total strategy, and evaluating the outcome. compensation systems; interrelationship among ______employee performance, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, internal and external pay equity, and Business: Marketing employee satisfaction; employee benefits; and BMKT225 F, 3 credits employee incentive programs. Marketing BMGT228 S, 3 credits This course is designed to acquaint the student Ethical, Social, and Legal Issues for Human with the study of the marketing mix (product, Resources price, promotion and distribution), consumer This course focuses on the ethical, social, and behavior, and the implication of marketing legal issues managed by the human resources decisions. A specific point of emphasis is personnel. Knowledge and understanding of marketing in today’s electronic commerce and these issues will help assure legal compliance of social media environments. local, state, and federal law. Additionally, ______professional organizations may provide ethical Chemical Addiction Studies and social standards that are in the best Relationship of courses to professional interest of both the client and the business. organizations: these courses address BMGT237 S, 3 credits requirements of the following professional Human Relations in Business organizations: The study of the interaction of people in work  Montana Department of Labor and Industry and life situations is the focus of this course. requirement that Licensed Addiction The course will acquaint the student with Counselor candidates complete substance organizational issues, the ability to work with abuse counseling course work addressing people and how to deal with problems fundamentals of substance abuse rationally. The course also deals with how to counseling. develop a greater sensitivity toward behavioral  Council for the Accreditation of Counseling patterns, distinct ways of thinking, feeling and and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) acting. area standards for community counseling BMGT290 S, 3 credits programs. Practicum  American Counseling Association Code of Students taking the practicum in Rural Ethics requirement that counselors Organization Employee Management will establish counselor education and training perform needs analysis to identify an area of programs that make students aware of the improvement related to Human Resources in an ethical responsibilities and standards of the existing business or not for profit. profession. ______

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CAS194/294 F/S, variable perspective. What is a dysfunctional family? Seminar/Workshop What sorts of problems does it contain? What These are concentrated class sessions on a topic are typical psycho-dynamic defenses and how for which a particular need has been identified. do they manifest in the roles assumed in such a CAS210 F/Alt Yr, 4 credits family? Focus will shift to the developmental Individual Counseling process behind relationships: what are the This course examines the principles of effective formative factors behind successful helping and counseling individuals one at a relationships? How do we recognize and time. Basic counseling and interviewing theories improve good relationships? are learned and concept competence CAS252 F, 2 credits demonstrated through exams and writing Gambling/Gaming Disorders in Substance assignments. These concepts provide the Abuse Counseling philosophies and approaches to work with any This course provides 30 hours of training to client. assess, place and treat individuals with CAS225 S/Alt Yr, 4 credits gambling and gaming disorders, and includes Group Counseling online addictions as described in DSM-5. This This course covers therapies in small groups. course is taught online. The major stages in group development, with CAS254 S, 2 credits their unique challenges for leaders, co-leaders Co-occurring Disorders and members, are learned. Students learn to This course examines commonly co-occurring set goals and objectives, anticipate problems, psychological conditions that often exist with develop plans, and devise techniques to use in people with addictions. group. CAS256 F/Alt Yr, 3 credits CAS231 F, 2 credits Addiction Counseling II Pharmacology/Addictions Prerequisite: PSYX100 and CAS233 This course examines medications that are This course provides advanced and additional commonly prescribed for psychiatric disabilities; information for addiction counseling with a descriptions of medication effects, interaction, short review and update of drug and alcohol and side effects. This course addresses counseling before delving into diversity issues in requirements of professional organizations. This treatment, up-to-date information on drug course is taught online. effects, how to best assess-diagnose-interview- CAS233 F, 3 credits treat persons with addictions, differences Chem Dependence & Addiction Theory between persons with different levels of This course provides an overall introduction to addiction, differential treatment and treatment addiction counseling by examining the theories settings, developmental approaches in and empirical evidence behind chemical differential treatment , family treatment, addiction and dependence. This class will also counseling for loss and grief in addiction, group provide an introduction to the assessment and counseling for addictions, relapse prevention treatment of alcoholism and other chemical and recovery services, the role of support dependencies, with emphasis on the application groups and spirituality in addiction recovery of specific clinical strategies to this specialized (AA, NA, CR), and professional issues for problem area. This class is taught online. Addiction Counselors. CAS234 S/Alt Yr, 3 credits CAS260 F, 4 credits Family Counseling Addiction Assess/Documentation This course is designed to help students This course provides instruction and experience understand family dynamics from an addiction in assessment, treatment planning, and patient

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______progress/discharge documentation for Chemical to integrate approaches for the client’s benefit. Dependency students. Additional time is This course is taught online. dedicated to examining the laws, principles, and CAS270 F, 1 credit practices of documentation. Students will learn Gambling/Gaming Disorder Assessment & the principles of Measurement and Assessment Counseling I and apply Assessment Instruments in This course sequence satisfies the Montana simulations, learning how to administer, score, State 2016 requirement for all LAC licensees to interpret and use the acquired information to complete 15 hours of training to assess, place, make diagnoses, prepare treatment plans, and and treat individuals with online gambling and decide how and where to place clients for their gaming disorders, and includes online maximum benefit. This course is taught online. addictions as described in the new DSM-5. In CAS262 S, 2 credits conjunction with CAS272, it is one half of the 30 Addiction Treatment and Documentation hours required for licensee applicants. Prerequisite: CAS260 CAS272 F, 1 credit This course is an in-depth study for creating Gambling/Gaming Disorder Assessment & effective treatment plans for persons with Counseling II addictions of all types. Students gain both the This 15 hour course in sequence with CAS270 resources and the experience needed to completes the Montana State 2016 formulate and write DSM-5 compliant requirement for all LAC candidates to complete treatment plans. This course is taught online. 30 hours of training to assess, place, and treat CAS265 S, 2 credits individuals with gambling and gaming disorders, Multicultural Competence and Ethics and includes online addictions as in the new This course is designed to examine cultural and DSM-5. ethical constructs related to addictions CAS291 F/S, variable counseling. It examines culturally-based Special Topics perspectives to counseling clients from non- Courses not required in any curriculum, for dominant cultures, including the approaches which there is a particular need, or given on a counselors must take to meet culturally-based trial basis to determine demand. Such as Ethics rules and expectations. Included is an for CD Counselors and Culturally Effective exploration of all the related ethics for Substance Abuse Counseling. counseling competence in Chemical CAS292 F/S, variable Dependency Counselor behavior. This course is Independent Study taught online. Student follows a course of study and works CAS266 S, 1 credit with a faculty member to decide how the Ethics for CAS student will meet defined course objectives. This course explores the concept of ethics as Both student and instructor agree on what the applied to the Chemical Dependency counselor student will do (e.g., readings, research, and behaviors. work projects), how the student’s work will be CAS268 S, 2 credits evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. Alcohol and Drug Studies The student must interact with the faculty This course is designed as a comprehensive and member on a regular and substantive basis to practical overview for counseling all people with assure progress within the course or program. addictions – helping the counselor both chose a CAS294 F/S, variable model of addiction and clarify their role in the Workshop counseling relationship for all categories and Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which through all phases of addictions – including how a particular need has been identified.

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Chemistry CHMY141 F, 4 credits CHMY121 F, 3 credits College Chemistry I Intro to General Chemistry Core IV Core IV Prerequisite: minimum of two years high Prerequisite: high school algebra or consent of school algebra or consent of instructor instructor Co-requisite: CHMY142 Co-requisite: CHMY122 A more mathematically intensive approach to The basic principles of modern chemistry, the topics of general chemistry, intended for including measurement, atomic theory and science-oriented majors. Topics covered include structure, the periodic table, covalent and ionic matter and measurement, atomic theory, bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, the gas chemical reactions, stoichiometry, aqueous laws, solutions, acids and bases, chemical reactions, solution stoichiometry, equilibrium, and nuclear chemistry. thermochemistry, electronic structure, the CHMY122 F, 1 credit periodic table, chemical bonding, molecular Intro to General Chemistry Lab geometry, and gases. Core IV CHMY142 F, 1 credit Co-requisite: CHMY121 College Chemistry Laboratory I Laboratory work to accompany CHMY121. This Core IV course includes basic experiments which Co-requisite: CHMY141 support the concepts covered in CHMY121. Laboratory work to accompany CHMY141. This Gathering and analysis of empirical data, along course includes basic experiments which with laboratory safety and technique, will be support the concepts covered in CHMY141. emphasized. Additional fee required. Gathering and analysis of empirical data, along CHMY123 S, 3 credits with laboratory safety and technique, will be Intro to Organic and Biochemistry emphasized. Additional fee required. Core IV CHMY143 S, 4 credits Prerequisite: CHMY121/CHMY122 or College Chemistry II equivalent course. Core IV Co-requisite: CHMY124 Prerequisite: CHMY141/CHMY142 or consent A continuation of CHMY121, emphasizing of instructor organic and biochemistry. Topics covered Co-requisite: CHMY144 include organic nomenclature, functional A continuation of CHMY141 including groups, organic reactions, major classes of intermolecular forces, solutions, chemical biological molecules, and metabolism. kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid/base CHMY124 S, 1 credit equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, Intro to Organic & Biochemistry Lab nuclear chemistry, and miscellaneous Core IV descriptive chemistry topics relevant to lab Co-requisite: CHMY123 work. Laboratory work to accompany CHMY123. This CHMY144 S, 1 credit course includes basic experiments which College Chemistry Laboratory II support the concepts covered in CH109, Core IV emphasizing laboratory safety and technique. Co-requisite: CHMY143 Included are organic synthesis and purification, Laboratory work to accompany CHMY143. This properties and differentiation of functional course includes basic experiments which groups, and properties and differentiation of support the concepts covered in CHMY143. biological molecules. Additional fee required. Gathering and analysis of empirical data, along

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______with laboratory safety and technique, will be COA205 F, 3 credits emphasized. Additional fee required. Introduction to Coaching CHMY194/294 F/S, variable This course is designed to prepare the student Seminar/Workshop to meet the challenges of modern-day These are concentrated class sessions on a topic coaching. The intention is to expose the student for which a particular need has been identified. to a variety of coaching philosophies. This CHMY290 F/S, variable course will provide the student with coaching Undergraduate Research techniques to meet the needs of today’s These courses are directed research or study on athlete. an individual basis. Requires the consent of the COA210 F, 2 credits instructor. Introduction to Sports Officiating CHMY291 F/S, variable This is a survey of games and sports with special Special Topics/Experimental Course emphasis on rules and officiating. Courses not required in any curriculum, for COA291 F/S, variable which there is a particular need, or given on a Special Topics trial basis to determine demand. Courses not required in any curriculum, for CHMY292 F/S, variable which there is a particular need, or given on a Independent Study trial basis to determine demand. Student follows a course of study and works ______with a faculty member to decide how the Communications student will meet defined course objectives. COMX111 F/S 3 credits Both student and instructor agree on what the Introduction to Public Speaking student will do (e.g., readings, research, and Core I work projects), how the student’s work will be Public Speaking is a foundational evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. communication and academic course. This The student must interact with the faculty course emphasizes building skills to become a member on a regular and substantive basis to more effective communicator in the classroom, assure progress within the course or program. in the workplace, and within the community, ______including the responsible use of information Coaching through research, organizational preparation, COA192/292 F/S, variable ability to critique information, and speech Independent Study delivery. Students are expected to participate in Student follows a course of study and works daily class discussions and activities focused on with a faculty member to decide how the the craft of public speaking. student will meet defined course objectives. COMX115 F/S, 3 credits Both student and instructor agree on what the Intro Interpersonal Communications student will do (e.g., readings, research, and This course attempts to develop an awareness work products), how the student’s work will be of, and insight into, the choices made by evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. participants in face-to-face, non-public, human The student must interact with the faculty communication. Experiential exercises member on a regular and substantive basis to encourage the student to apply this assure progress within the course or program. understanding, and to use it in interpreting COA194/294 F/S, variable his/her own and other people’s attempts at Workshop communication. This is concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a particular need has been identified.

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COMX194/294 F/S, variable CAPP156 S, 3 credits Seminar/Workshop MS Excel Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which Prerequisite: CAPP131 or consent of instructor a particular need has been identified. This course introduces the use of Excel for the COMX291 F/S, variable organization, display, and analysis of numerical Special Topics data. Topics include creating, editing and Courses not required in any curriculum, for formatting worksheets, charting, lists, which there is a particular need, or given on a integration, macros, and multiple worksheets. trial basis to determine demand. CAPP158 S, 3 credits COMX292 F/S, variable MS Access Independent Study Prerequisite: CAPP131 Student follows a course of study and works This course introduces the use of a database for with a faculty member to decide how the the organization. Students will learn to use to student will meet defined course objectives. use Microsoft Access to complete a series of Both student and instructor agree on what the projects serve to illustrate how data is handled student will do (e.g., readings, research, and in the business world, by creating relational work projects), how the student’s work will be tables, multi-table queries, forms, and reports. evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. ______The student must interact with the faculty Computer Science/Programming member on a regular and substantive basis to CSCI103 F, 3 credits assure progress within the course or program. Breadth-First Programming ______This is the first class for Web Development Computer Applications majors. In this class, students will be introduced CAPP131 F/S, 3 credits to computer programming at the lowest level. Basic MS Office Students will learn how the CPU interacts with Core V (Required) RAM to process data through several Prerequisite: Consent of instructor programming activities and assignments. Topics This course provides an overview of the include numbering systems (binary, decimal, Microsoft Office Suite of applications including and hexadecimal), machine code, MS Debug, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Students 16-bit assembly, and 32 bit assembly. will also learn to use the Internet/World Wide CSCI100 F, 4 credits Web as a business tool. Introduction to Programming CAPP154 S, 3 credits This is an introductory course in computer MS Word science that focuses on the architecture of Prerequisite: CAPP131 or equivalent current microcomputers, the role of the Word processing software has a wide variety of operating system, simple data types, data applications, and this course continues to structures, functions, pointers, and modular provide instruction in these applications using programming. Students will study these topics MS Word. Topics covered include merge, by creating simple programs in a common sorting, macros, creating forms, working with programming language. Students will also be tables, creating charts, working with styles and introduced to object-oriented programming. creating outlines, master documents, sub- CSCI110 On demand, 3 credits documents, and shared documents. Students Programming with Visual Basic I completing this course may qualify for Prerequisite: CAPP138 Microsoft Certification. This course is an introduction to Microsoft Visual Basic Net. Students will create object-

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assure progress within the course or program. CSCIXXX ______Reserved for Full-Stack Web Development Corrosion Technology CORR101 F, 1 credit CSCIXXX Safety Reserved for Full-Stack Web Development Provides safety orientation including the role of ______OSHA in job-site safety, OSHA policies, Construction Trades procedures and standards, construction safety CSTN100 F, 3 credits and health (29 CFR 1926), safety protocols, safe Fundamentals of Construction Tech use of hand and power tools, and locating A survey of construction techniques from basic equipment, recognition and correction of carpentry to plumbing and electrical wiring. hazardous conditions, and the use of personal Additional fee required. protective equipment. Additional fee required. CSTN215 F/S, 2 credits CORR102 F, 3 credits Woodworking I Introduction to Corrosion This course involves selection, care, and use of Introduces the fundamentals of corrosion woodworking tools; principles of joinery and including causes of common corrosion simple woodworking exercises, along with the problems, environments in which corrosion care and use of woodworking machines. occurs, methods for controlling corrosion, Additional fee required. corrosion testing and monitoring, and the type CSTN216 F/S, 2 credits of work performed by a corrosion Woodworking II technician. Additional fee required. Continuation of CSTN215 involving more CORR103 F 3 credits advanced woodworking exercises. Additional DC Circuits fee required. Introduces the terms, concepts, and theories of CSTN294 F/S, variable basic electricity specific to DC (Direct Current). Workshop Focuses on the fundamentals of direct current, These are concentrated class sessions on a topic electrical safety, application of electrical laws, for which a particular need has been identified. methods for basic circuit analysis, functions of CSTN291 F/S, variable devices using DC current, and the use of Special Topics measuring devices. Additional fee required. Courses not required in any curriculum, for CORR104 F, 3 credits which there is a particular need, or given on a Coatings and Linings trial basis to determine demand. This course will address the science, types, CSTN292 F/S, variable application, use and management of industrial Independent Study coatings and linings in combating corrosion. Student follows a course of study and works Emphasis is on coating selection, surface with a faculty member to decide how the preparation, corrosion protection and student will meet defined course objectives. containment of pipelines. Additional fee Both student and instructor agree on what the required. student will do (e.g., readings, research, and CORR105 S, 3 credits work projects), how the student’s work will be Electricity and Electrical Reactions evaluated, and the time-frame for completion. This course introduces the terms and concepts The student must interact with the faculty of basic electricity specific to AC (Alternating member on a regular and substantive basis to Current). Focus is on AC reactive components, AC power, AC generators, voltage regulators, AC

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______the course or program. CJUS194/294 F/S, variable CORR298 F, 3 credits Workshop Internship This is a concentrated class session on a topic Prerequisite: CORR101, CORR105, CAPP131, for which a particular need has been M111, CORR102. determined. A maximum of three total credits may be CJUS200 F 3 credits earned for work experience with approved Principles of Criminal Law agencies. The student must be enrolled in a Criminal Law is the study of the development of vocational/technical program offering work criminal liability. This class covers limitations of experience and be working actively toward a liability, the basic requirements of an act and degree. The student will work under the intent, inchoate offenses, crimes against supervision of an instructor who will determine persons, crimes against property, and crimes the number of credits to be earned based on against public order. Defenses to certain the number of working hours and work criminal acts will also be covered. responsibility. In general, 45 hours of work CJUS208 S 3 credits experience, including the seminar, is equivalent CJ Ethics and Leadership to one credit. The work experience program is Ethical leadership within criminal justice directed by the college and the student’s work agencies is critical to the efficient and effective is controlled by the supervising instructor. social control of our society. This course will ______address the subject of ethics and leadership and Creative Writing how these topics are integrated and CRWR240 S, 3 Credits interrelated for all criminal justice personnel. Intro to Creative Writing This class will help the student develop Core II, Category I leadership capabilities and problem solving Prerequisite: WRIT101 or consent of instructor skills as well as understand the importance of This course enables students to explore their making ethical decisions and the consequences own capacities as creative writers through of unethical choices. critical analysis of both the students’ own CJUS215 S 3 credits writings and the writings of others combined CJ Community Relations with readings and discussions of the processes The various components of the criminal justice of creative writing. Students’ writings are system, namely the police, the courts, and appraised by the tutorial method and group corrections, are interrelated and critique. interdependent. All criminal justice ______practitioners face the challenge of developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with

Criminal Justice each other, and with the citizens they serve in CJUS121 F, 3 credits an effort to control crime. While focusing Introduction to Criminal Justice primarily on law enforcement, this course will Core III examine the relationship and attitudes among This course provides an overview of the all components of the criminal justice system complete criminal justice system, including the and the community. Those elements that establishment of criminal laws, law influence how the community and the criminal enforcement, courts, prosecution, defense, justice system interact will be explored and corrections, and juvenile justice. Relevant issues affecting all entities will be examined amendments to the U.S. Constitution and court along with factors which help develop mutual decisions are reviewed, along with landmark cases influencing the criminal justice system.

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This will allow individuals to function as a level of resistance. The course focuses on two reserve officer representative of a law primary areas: controlling low-level resistance enforcement agency performing general law with fingertip touch pressure to nerve pressure enforcement duties. Additional fees required points and controlling high-level resistance with for the First Aid and CPR and Firearms defensive counter strikes and the baton, which components of the course. Additional fee produce motor dysfunctions and controlled required. stuns. CJLE206 S 2 credits CJLE225 F 3 credits Advanced Police Firearms Training Introduction to Security and Loss Prevention Prerequisites: Law enforcement, criminal This course covers the concepts of security and justice, or corrections officer majors; loss prevention, including the historical and successful completion CJLE106 or CJLE200 and legal basis for private security and its role in consent of instructor. modern society. General areas covered include This course will expand upon the principles and contract and proprietary security and asset skills acquired in the beginning Police Firearms protection. Specific topics addressed will course. Students will learn a variety of combat include perimeter protection, access control, techniques and will be required to participate in retail security, terrorism, Homeland Security, multiple firearms qualification courses and risk analysis, workplace violence, crime, scenarios. Officer survival techniques and pilferage, cargo security, computer security, etc. handgun retention will be integrated into this CJLE230 F 2 credits course. The course will stress safety, and Retail Security practical range exercises will be used to assist This course focuses on the operation of security the student in gaining advanced proficiency departments including functions of mercantile with firearms. Students will use the college’s establishments, employee theft, shoplifting, weapons and ammunition. Additional fee and other special crimes affecting retail required. merchants. CJLE209 S 3 credits CJLE240 S 3 credits Criminal Investigation Security Administration Prerequisite: Law enforcement, criminal The organization and management of security justice, or corrections officer major or consent programs in business, industry, and government of instructor. is the primary focus of this course. Principles of This course will cover the fundamental personnel management, legal liability, principles and concepts of investigation. It will budgeting, evaluation, and organizing the include a study of the methods of investigation security function are among the specific topics and techniques used at the crime scene, along addressed. Current issues facing security and with collection and preservation of evidence. loss prevention organizations are addressed CJLE212 S 2 credits along with the impact that terrorism and Defensive Tactics PPCT Homeland Security has had on the overall Prerequisite: Law enforcement, criminal private security function. justice, or corrections officer majors or consent CJLE245 S 3 credits of instructor. Security Systems The PPCT Pressure Point Control Tactics course Prerequisite: Law enforcement, criminal is a subject control system based on tactical, justice, or corrections officer major or consent legal and medical research. The PPCT System of instructor. teaches a simple use of force continuum which This course provides a general overview of basic clarifies the appropriate force level for every security equipment and systems. An analysis is

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______provided of various security hardware and instructor. Students may be required to attend technology including locks, lights, storage, and an internship seminar for the purpose of electronic alarm devices and alarm systems. The coordinating and discussing the internship practical application and uses of the various experience. In general, 45 hours of internship basic security equipment and systems will be work, including the seminar, is equivalent to addressed. one credit. CJLE292 F/S variable ______Independent Study Culinary Arts Prerequisite: Law enforcement, criminal CULA102 F/S 3 credits justice, or corrections officer major or consent Intro to Culinary Arts of instructor. This course will introduce students to an Student follows a course of study and works overview of the variety of skills and crafts with a faculty member to decide how the included in the culinary arts. Classes will expose student will meet defined course objectives. students to kitchen sanitation principles, Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., vocabulary, and usage of culinary tools, readings, research, and work projects), how the cooking, baking, preservation techniques and student’s work will be evaluated, and the time current food trends. Additional fee required. frame for completion. The student must ______interact with the faculty member on a regular Dance and substantive basis to assure progress within DANC154 F/S 1 credit the course or program. Ballroom/Country Dance CJLE294 F/S variable Instruction in various dance steps. Seminar/Workshop ______Prerequisite: Law enforcement, criminal justice, or corrections officer major or consent Drafting Design of instructor. DDSN113 S 3 credits Courses not required in any curriculum, for Technical Drafting which there is a particular need, or given on a This course provides an introduction to the trial basis to determine demand. Additional fee basics of drafting. Topics covered in this course may be required. include an identification of drafting equipment CJLE298 F/S variable and its use, lettering fundamentals, line-work Cooperative Education/Internship used on engineering drawings, geometric Prerequisite: Law enforcement, criminal constructions, theories of multi-view justice, or corrections officer major or consent projections, sketching techniques, principles of of instructor. orthographic projection using two- and three- A maximum of 10 total credits may be earned view drawings, basic dimensioning techniques, for work experience with approved agencies. basic isometric drawings, and a brief coverage Students must be enrolled in the Criminal of sectional views. Justice Law Enforcement program and be DDSN114 S 3 credits actively working toward a degree. Students Introduction to CAD work under the supervision of an instructor Prerequisite: A basic drafting course or consent who will determine the number of credits to be of instructor. earned based on the number of working hours This course is designed to provide the learner and work responsibility. The work experience with an understanding of two-dimensional program is directed by the college and the computer-aided drafting. The instruction will student’s work is controlled by the supervising include the use of a computer-aided drafting

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______system. Prior knowledge of computer systems is Health, Safety, and Nutrition in Early required. Childhood (integrated lab) DDSN194/294 F/S variable This course explores the importance of Seminar/Workshop nutritional needs, principle health issues and Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which safety considerations that help early childhood a particular need has been identified. professionals provide an environment in which DDSN291 F/S variable children can grow and develop to their full Special Topics potential. The student will complete 45 hours of Courses not required in any curriculum, for supervised lab with a coach at a licensed/ which there is a particular need, or given on a registered early childhood facility or Head Start. trial basis to determine demand. At the lab the student will implement what is DDSN292 F/S variable learned in class, including a table-top HSN plan. Independent Study Assessment is based on activities, such as Student follows a course of study and works planning nutritious meals and snacks and with a faculty member to decide how the implementing healthy and safe practices at an student will meet defined course objectives. early childhood facility. Lab fee. Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., EDEC191 F/S, 4 credits readings, research, and work projects), how the Montana Preschool Teachers Education Use for student’s work will be evaluated, and the time CDA Credential. (Total course cost: $125.00) frame for completion. The student must EDEC194/294 F/S variable interact with the faculty member on a regular Workshop and substantive basis to assure progress within These are concentrated class sessions on a topic the course or program. for which a particular need has been identified. ______Workshops include, but are not limited to, Early Early Childhood Education Childhood Coach Training, and Shaping the EDEC105 F 1 credit Future Conferences, etc. Observation and Assessment EDEC198/298 F/S variable This course will explore the relationship Early Childhood Education Internship between observation and assessment for young Consent of instructor is required children. It will examine the benefits, This course will provide students with the limitations, and uses of assessment and opportunity to observe, explore, and apply different assessment instruments, programs, learning in a childcare setting. Students are and strategies. required to attend a one-hour seminar for the EDEC108 F 2 credits purpose of coordinating and discussing the Introduction to Early Childhood Education internship experience and other topics. This course is an introductory course to early Students are required to complete 45 hours of childhood education and the childcare internship work per credit at a supervised, profession including childcare programs and licensed childcare facility. options. It will focus on personal attributes EDEC210 F 3 credits needed for the childcare provider. It will also Meeting the Needs of Families (integrated lab) take a close look at processes to obtain CDA, This course will explore the complex associate and bachelor degrees in Early characteristics of families and communities Childhood Education, Montana career path and including cultural values, ethnicity, development, Best Beginnings Program socioeconomic conditions, and family structure. benefits, etc. Students will practice techniques for EDEC130 S 4 credits encouraging parent-teacher partnerships. The

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______student will complete 45 hours of supervised observed by an ECE trainer. (Total course cost: lab with a coach at a licensed/registered early $125.00) childhood facility or Head Start. At the lab the EDEC265 S 2 credits student will implement what is learned in class, Leadership and Professionalism in Early such as how to communicate positively with Childhood Ed family and community members, by Prerequisite: first eight Early Childhood implementing a community event. Lab fee. Education classes. This is considered the AAS EDEC230 S 3 credits Capstone course. This course will focus on the Positive Child Guidance and Management early childhood profession including awareness (integrated lab) of value and ethical and legal issues, staff This course will focus on developing skills in relations, NAEYC and advocating for the using positive guidance techniques while profession, and improving the quality of enhancing children’s self-concept and services for children and their families. Students developing children’s pro-social skills. The will also complete their professional portfolio, student will complete 45 hours of supervised parent handbook, plan a community event, lab with a coach at a licensed/registered early attend a NAEYC or MTCCA Committee meeting, childhood facility or Head Start. Students will and resume. implement what is learned in class. Assessment EDEC273 F 4 credits is based on activities, including a conflict Curriculum and Environments I (integrated lab) management plan and professional observation This course focuses on developmentally of guidance skills. Lab fee. appropriate practices, environments and EDEC247 F 4 credits curriculum content in language, literacy, Child and Adolescent Development (integrated science, math, social studies, visual arts, health, lab) well-being and physical development and Students will examine research theories and fitness. Additionally, students will explore the issues concerning social, emotional, physical, Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and cognitive child development stages from environment and its effect on the children. conception through the early childhood years. Emphasis is placed on environmental design, The student will complete 45 hours of floor plans, lesson plans, scheduling, transitions, supervised lab with a coach at a bulletin boards, centers, projects, etc. At the lab licensed/registered early childhood facility or setting the student will apply and practice Head Start. The student will apply and practice knowledge from the class and establish DAP knowledge of child development ages and and environment. The student will complete 45 stages. Assessment is based on a variety of hours of supervised lab with a coach at a instruments used to observe and interact with licensed/registered early childhood facility or individual children as a way of integrating Head Start. Lab fee. theory and practice. Lab fee. EDEC275 S 4 credits EDEC249 F/S 4 credit Integrated Curriculum and Environments II Infant/Toddler Development and Group Care (integrated lab) This is a program for infant/toddler caregivers, Focus will be on developmentally appropriate which focuses on meeting the needs of infants activities, curriculum content and methods. and toddlers. Students will be learning from the Emphasis is placed on intentional teaching and following modules: social-emotional growth and creating relevant and meaningful curriculum socialization, group care, learning and content. In addition, students will explore development, and culture, family and providers. teaching models such as, the Project Approach, Use for CDA Credential. Student must be experiential learning and inquiry learning and

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______then constructing learning environments in a Workshop lab setting. The student will complete 45 hours These are concentrated class sessions on topics of supervised lab with a coach at a licensed/ for which a particular need has been registered early childhood facility or Head Start. determined. The student will apply and practice knowledge ECNS291 F/S variable of relevant and meaningful curriculum and Special Topics environments for young children. Lab fee. Courses not required in any curriculum, for EDEC291 F/S variable which there is a particular need, or given on a Special Topics in EC trial basis to determine demand. Courses not required in any curriculum, for ECNS292 F/S variable which there is a particular need, or given on a Independent Study trial basis to determine demand. Student follows a course of study and works EDEC292 F/S variable with a faculty member to decide how the Independent Study student will meet defined course objectives. Student follows a course of study and works Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., with a faculty member to decide how the readings, research, and work projects), how the student will meet defined course objectives. student’s work will be evaluated, and the time Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., frame for completion. The student must readings, research, and work projects), how the interact with the faculty member on a regular student’s work will be evaluated, and the time and substantive basis to assure progress within frame for completion. The student must the course or program. interact with the faculty member on a regular ______and substantive basis to assure progress within Education the course or program. EDU200 F 3 credits ______Introduction to Education Economics Corequisite: EDU202 ECNS201 F 3 credits This course introduces the student to teaching Principles of Microeconomics as a profession. It includes the historical, Core III philosophical, social, and psychological The micro approach to economics provides a foundations of education. Emphasis is placed on view of the internal workings of an economy in the American public school with its breadth of terms of the market structure, pricing and social diversity and technological production decisions, resource allocation, and advancements. Discussion includes the purpose income distribution. This course and ECNS202 of education, trends and issues in education may be taken in any order. today and personal attributes required to be a ECNS202 S 3 credits teacher in today’s multicultural and changing Principles of Macroeconomics world. Core III EDU202 F 1 credits The macro approach to economics provides a Early Field Experience broad view of the entire economy in terms of Corequisite: EDU200 various economic systems and markets, the role This course provides an opportunity for a of government, and the interaction of the public student who is pursuing the field of education and private sector. This course and ECNS201 to experience teaching/learning situations. may be taken in any order. Students complete field experience through ECNS294 F/S variable observation, aide work, individual tutoring and analysis of the teaching-learning experience in

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______an elementary or secondary classroom. The This course will examine the classroom student completes 45 hours of supervised practices that impact elementary aged volunteer field experience in a school setting children’s learning, motivation, and and attends a one hour weekly seminar on development within an educational, familial, campus. and societal context. Topics included will be EDU201 F 4 credits developmental growth of children including Introduction to Education w/Field Experience physical, cognitive, and social. This course is intended to be an introduction to EDU231 F 3 credits the field of education and the relationships Literature and Literacy for Children between teachers and scoeity and schools. The Core VI course will emphasize the history and This course is a survey of literature for foundations of education as well as preschool through middle school children. It preparations for teaching as a career. The early covers the historical background, genres, field observations will expose students to the literary characteristics, and evaluative criteria realities and intellectual context of teaching. for selection of quality books for children. EDU211 S 3 credits Instructional materials and activities to Multicultural Education integrate children’s literature into the Core VI classroom will be demonstrated. Extensive This course provides the opportunity for reading and responding to quality children’s students to investigate philosophy and research literature will be required. regarding best teaching practices with regard to EDU270 S 3 credits culture, diversity, history, teaching strategies, Instructional Technology (equivalent to and curricula in order to prepare teachers for EDU370) dealing with and affirming the diversity of Prerequisite: CAPP131 or consent of instructor American’s increasingly pluralistic classroom. This course is intended as an introductory Students will question their own beliefs computer and multimedia course for students regarding diversity, bias, stereotypes, as well as who want to become teachers, as well as for their own cultural competency and how their those already teaching who wish to increase views shape instruction. their technology and multimedia skills in the EDU220 S 3 credits classroom. Students will finish the course with a Human Growth and Development solid understanding of educational technology, Prerequisite: EDEC247 including how to use computers and This course explores the later stages of communications networks, integrating following prenatal, infancy, and early childhood, multimedia and educational software covered in EDEC247. This course will include applications, how to access and evaluate human life- in late childhood, adolescence, information on the World Wide Web, security adulthood- designed to include biological, and ethical issues, and how to integrate psychological, and social changes occurring in computers and educational technology into individuals during those stages. Topics include classroom curriculum. age and stage appropriate theories of EDU291 F/S variable development; development of physical, Special Topics cognitive and brain development; social, sex- Courses not required in any curriculum, for roles and moral development; and aging and which there is a particular need, or given on a death. trial basis to determine demand. EDU222 F 3 credits EDU292 F/S variable Educational Psychology & Child Development

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Independent Study Engineering: General Student follows a course of study and works EGEN101 S 3 credits with a faculty member to decide how the Introduction to Engineering Calculations and student will meet defined course objectives. Problem Solving Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., An introduction to engineering calculations and readings, research, and work projects), how the problem solving using the computer. Students student’s work will be evaluated, and the time are taught how to solve and present frame for completion. The student must engineering problems using computer interact with the faculty member on a regular applications such as spreadsheets, graphic and substantive basis to assure progress within programs, and database programs. In addition, the course or program. an introduction to engineering design is EDU294 F/S variable presented and a small design project Workshop completed. Co-requisite: M121 or M141 or These are concentrated class sessions on a topic instructor permission. Additional fee required. for which a particular need has been identified. EGEN105 F 1 credit ______Intro to General Engineering Education: Special A survey of engineering disciplines, as well as EDSP204 S 3 credits skills and learning strategies needed to be Intro to Teaching Exceptional Learners successful in an engineering curriculum. This course provides students with an EGEN194/294 F/S variable introduction to the study of persons who are Workshop handicapped by blindness, mental retardation, Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which learning disabilities or other crippling a particular need has been identified. conditions. The problems and methods by EGEN201 F 3 credits which the human services professional can Engineering Mechanics-Statics assist them to live a full life are reviewed and Prerequisite: PH227 discussed. This course will develop basic engineering EDSP291 F/S variable concepts used in analyzing rigid bodies, such as Special Topics vectors, moments, couples, center of gravity, Courses not required in any curriculum, for and center of pressure of stationary bodies. which there is a particular need, or given on a EGEN202 S 3 credits trial basis to determine demand. Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics ______Prerequisite: PH227 and EG231 Emergency Care Provider This course will develop basic engineering ECP100 F/S 1 credit concepts of moving bodies, including First Aid and CPR kinematics, and kinetics of particles and rigid This is the Red Cross course in emergency bodies, including: position, velocity, treatment and care of injuries. Certificates will acceleration, moving frames of reference, be earned. Additional fee required. Newton’s laws, conservation of energy and ______momentum, impact, and an introduction to Engineering: Civil vibrations. EGEN291 F/S variable ECIVXXX Special Topics Reserved for Civil Engineering Courses not required in any curriculum, for ECIVXXX which there is a particular need, or given on a Reserved for Civil Engineering trial basis to determine demand.

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EGEN292 F/S variable fundamental knowledge of the theory, Independent Study operation, and safety related to both industrial Student follows a course of study and works and low voltage applications. Students will learn with a faculty member to decide how the about high voltage, high amperage power and student will meet defined course objectives. low voltage current. Basic operating Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., characteristics of motors, regulators, and readings, research, and work projects), how the controls found in agricultural machinery will student’s work will be evaluated, and the time also be covered. Study will cover farm power frame for completion. The student must from voltage three phase down to 12 volt DC ag interact with the faculty member on a regular machinery. and substantive basis to assure progress within ET123 F/S 1 credit the course or program. Introduction to GPS Engineering Technology Students will learn how Global Positioning ET100 F 3 credits Systems work, applications for GPS in science, Students will be introduced to the use of industry, recreation, and agriculture. Students scientific calculators, and computer applications will learn how to use a GPS to mark way-points, typically used in fields of science and navigate, and locate. engineering. ET124 S 1 credit ET101 F 3 credits Advanced GPS Tools, Measurement and Safety Prerequisite: ET120 or consent of instructor This course will cover identification and proper Students will learn how to interface a hand-held use of both hand and power tools associated GPS receiver with a computer by downloading with the content of this program. While safety GPS information to commercially available will be an important part of every course, the software, and how to use computer maps to issue will be examined in greater depth within identify locations and then use a GPS to field this course. Specific topics will include shop and locate those places. field safety, equipment and tool safety, welding ET130 F 3 credits safety, personal safety devices, farm rescue, Surveying I and associated topics. Covers the basics of plane surveying. Linear ET103 S 3 credits measurement, errors, leveling, the use of Workplace Safety transit, theodolite and total stations to make An overview of general job site safety traverses, traverse adjustments, earthworks, procedures including an overview of OSHA and map construction. An introduction to GPS regulations. The student will also be introduced surveying. to regulatory reporting requirements for health ET131 S 3 credits and safety including the preparation of site Surveying II safety plans. Prerequisite: ET130. ET104 S 2 credits This class introduces students to the history, Field Methods and principles of public land survey system, Introduction to basic field equipment, how to legal descriptions, easements, and make field notes and keep a field book. conveyances. Students will learn the Students will also be introduced to basic field fundamentals of legal boundary location and safety. the identification of property corners and their ET110 F 3 credits monumentation. Students will be working both Electricity AC/DC in the classroom and numerous locations This course is designed to provide a around the county.

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ET189/289 F/S variable Individual Problems Workshop These courses are directed research or study on Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which an individual basis. Requires the consent of the a particular need has been identified. instructor. ET197/297/198/298 On demand variable ______Engineering Technology Internship/Seminar Environmental Sciences Prerequisite: Completion of 20 credits towards ENSC105 S 3 credits an A.A.S. in engineering technology or consent Environmental Science of instructor. Core IV Students enrolled in the engineering technology This course is a study of the environment, its program can earn up to ten credits for work components, and how human activity relates to experience with approved agencies. Students the environment. This course will provide work under the supervision of an instructor students the knowledge to make a positive who will determine the number of credits to be impact through skills in critical thinking, earned based on the number of working hours knowledge of the scientific basis of and work responsibility. Students may be environmental issues, and the impacts of required to attend an internship seminar for the politics and economics on environmental issues. purpose of coordinating and discussing the Students will be encouraged to develop habits internship experience. In general, 45 hours of of sustainable living in the modern world, and internship work, including the seminar, is to become actively involved. A special effort will equivalent to one credit hour. be made to show how natural resources may be ET200 F 3 credits conserved. Included in the course are studies of Project Management energy, human populations, pollution, soils, How to read and prepare contract documents, water, range-land, forests, wildlife, air, wastes, estimating, managing financial and human and general ecological principles. resources, and preparing legal and regulatory ______documents. Equine Horsemanship ET210 S 3 credits EQUH110 F 3 credits Electronics Western Equitation Prerequisite: ET110 This course involves gentling and starting a This course is designed to provide the student green horse, 2-3 years of age, halter breaking, with a basic understanding of electronics in a leading at walk, trotting and backing, handling wide range of applications. Circuit components of feet and legs, feeding, reproduction, and and their function will be covered along with selection practices. Students must have a horse the interconnection of electronic components. and consent of the instructor. Additional fee Study will include power supply switches, required. relays, regulators, wiring, capacitors, resistors, EQUH130 S 1 credit and indicators. A major focus of the course will Hoof Care Science be on circuit logic, troubleshooting, and repair. This course covers the fundamentals of ET280 F/S variable horseshoeing including proper trimming, Special Topics corrective trimming and cold shoeing. Courses not required in any curriculum, for EQUH131 S 1 credit which there is a particular need, or given on a Hoof Care Science Lab trial basis to determine demand. EQUH210 S 3 credits ET290 F/S variable Intermediate Western Equitation Prerequisite: EQUH110

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A continuation of EQUH110. Starting the horse among the many areas covered. Students will on a bit (snaffle or hackamore), driving, backing, cover material related to preventative equine lunging and ground work, advanced horse medicine and methods associate with such care. management practices, anatomy, physiology ______and training practices. Student must have a Geoscience: Geography horse. Additional fee required. GPHY111 F 3 credits EQUH230 S 1 credit Introduction to Physical Geography Prof Hoof Care Provider I Core IV This course covers horseshoeing and corrective Co-requisite: GPHY112 shoeing techniques, including the development This introductory course in physical geography of corrective shoes. will cover the study of the lithosphere, EQUH231 S 1 credit atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere in Prof Hoof Care Provider I Lab order for the student to develop an Hands-on lab accompanying lecture. understanding of how the earth is physically EQUH253 F 2 credits structured and how it became that way. Starting Colts GPHY112 F 1 credit Prerequisite: EQUH210 Introduction to Physical Geography Laboratory This is a class designed for both horse and rider. Core IV The rider must be significantly advanced to Co-requisite: GPHY111 maintain a secure seat at a lope. There will be The lab component of the course will be used to special emphasis on cueing the horse with emphasize and demonstrate principles and hands, legs, weight, and voice. The student concepts developed during the lecture. must have a horse. Additional fee required. GPHY141 S 3 credits EQUH256 S 2 credits Geography of World Regions Developing the Young Horse Core III or Core VI Prerequisite: EQUH253 Prerequisite: College level writing skills on the This is a class designed for experienced students COMPASS test or WRIT101. and horses. There will be special emphasis on This is a course emphasizing the development advanced reining, collection, headset lead of global awareness as it applies to the current changes, side passes, pivots, and roll backs. The events of the day. Students will be introduced student must have a horse. Additional fee to the various regions of the globe, with a focus required. on areas outside Anglo-America. Major writing ______projects are required. Equine Science GPHY180 F 3 credits EQUS150 F 3 credits Introduction to GIS Equine Production The student is introduced to the various A major objective of this course is the software packages used in GIS. Applications of development of an understanding of the these packages include natural resources, production and management techniques marketing, and government. necessary for the successful operation of the GPHY194/294 F/S variable horse enterprise. Management practices Workshop concerned with feeding, breeding, and health These are concentrated class sessions on a topic programs receive considerable attention. Age for which a particular need has been identified. determination, breeding, health care, GPHY291 F/S variable unsoundness, way of going, nutrient needs, Special Topics parasite control, buildings, and equipment are Courses not required in any curriculum, for

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______which there is a particular need, or given on a Co-requisite: GEO126 trial basis to determine demand. This class provides an introduction to dinosaur GPHY292 F/S variable paleontology with an emphasis on field work. Independent Study Students will perform real world dinosaur Student follows a course of study and works paleontology and look at fossil evidence for one with a faculty member to decide how the of the most dramatic events in Earth history: student will meet defined course objectives. the extinction event at the end of the time of Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., the dinosaurs. Students will gain an readings, research, and work projects), how the understanding of regional geology, fossil student’s work will be evaluated, and the time animals, plants and sedimentary environments frame for completion. The student must of eastern Montana. This class will consist of interact with the faculty member on a regular both a classroom and field component. and substantive basis to assure progress within Students will be involved in field excavation, the course or program. fossil preparation and analysis, and the basics of ______field geology including stratigraphy and Geoscience: Geology mapping. Extensive hiking and outdoor physical GEO101 S 3 credits challenges require that students be physically Introduction to Physical Geology fit. Core IV GEO126 Sum 1 credit Co-requisite: GEO102 Intro to Dinosaur Paleontology– Core IV This is an introductory course in Physical Co-requisite: GEO125 Geology. The course will cover Plate tectonics, Lab component to accompany lecture. geologic structures, earthquakes, geologic GEO194/294 history, the rock cycle, basic mineralogy, and Workshop F/S variable geographic land-forms. Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which GEO102 S 1 credit a particular need has been identified. Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory GEO211 On demand 3 credits Core IV Earth History and Evolution Co-requisite: GEO101 Co-requisite: GEO212 The lab component of the course will be used to This is a general course in Geology that emphasize and demonstrate principles and emphasizes the historical time-line of the concepts developed during the lecture. geologic events in earth’s history, and the GEO111 3 credits development of those theories. The course will Dinosaurs cover the early evolution of the earth, plate Core IV tectonics and continent formation, the history This course provides an introduction to of life on earth, and the geologic record. dinosaur paleontology. Students will learn how GEO212 On demand 1 credit hypotheses about extinct animals are Earth History and Evolution Laboratory formulated and tested, with comparisons to Co-requisite: GEO211 modern sedimentary environments and living The lab component of the course will be used to animals. Recitation sections allow discussion of emphasize and demonstrate principles and current research and hands-on experience with concepts developed during the lecture. sedimentary rocks and fossils. GEO291 F/S variable GEO125 Sum 3 credits Special Topics Intro to Dinosaur Paleontology Courses not required in any curriculum, for Core IV

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______which there is a particular need, or given on a Health Enhancement trial basis to determine demand. HEE160 F 2 credits GEO292 F/S variable Basketball Techniques Independent Study This course involves analysis and instruction in Student follows a course of study and works individual and team play. It includes principles with a faculty member to decide how the of training and conditioning, selection of student will meet defined course objectives. individuals, and development of performance Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., for each position. History, coaching philosophy, readings, research, and work projects), how the coaching methods and problems, fundamentals student’s work will be evaluated, and the time of offensive and defensive team play, frame for completion. The student must comparison of systems, rules, and strategy are interact with the faculty member on a regular covered. and substantive basis to assure progress within HEE220 S 3 credits the course or program. Introduction to Physical Education ______This course will provide the student an Graphic Design opportunity to gain a basic understanding of GDSN200 F 3 credits various fields of physical education. It will allow Intro to Desktop Publishing the student to understand career opportunities Prerequisite: CAPP131 or consent of instructor in the fields of physical education, health, This course introduces the use of page layout recreation, and sports, while gaining knowledge software and design principles to create of the history, trends, and objectives of physical effective business documents such as ads, education. business cards, brochures and newsletters. ______GDSN231 F 3 credits History: American Graphic Design Applications HSTA101 F 3 credits Prerequisite: CAPP131 or CA125 American History I This course introduces the use of imaging and Core III drawing tools to create and modify graphics and This course treats developments in American photographic images used in desktop publishing history from the earliest colonial beginnings and web page design. through the period of Reconstruction. It follows GDSN250 S 3 credits the processes of colonial settlement, the Graphic Design I growth of self-government in the English Prerequisite: CA140 and CA141 or consent of colonies, the which beset the British empire instructor during the years 1763-1775, the American This introductory production/lecture class Revolution, the creation of a new government focuses on developing design skills utilizing under a federal constitution, the growth of raster and vector graphic software tools. political parties, Westward expansion, Graphic Design I examines the elements and hardened definitions of nationalism presented principles of design, and explores the by the breakdown of the democratic process, composition, components, and concepts critical and the Civil War and Reconstruction. to effective graphic design. Students will HSTA102 S 3 credits practice making informed decisions concerning American History II the aesthetic application of these precepts with Core III a comprehensive series of original graphic This course begins by emphasizing the problems design projects. after Reconstruction, the new industrialism, the ______last frontier, and agrarian discontent. Attention

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______is focused next upon overseas expansion and policies and society; the effect of social protest the Progressive Era. Later topics include the movements on society; the interconnected approach to and participation in World War I, influence of economic, demographic, and the problems of prosperity during the cultural changes on policy and society; the “normalcy” of the 1920s, the depression and expansion and contraction of the social welfare the New Deal, the role of the United States in state; the ways that the Vietnam conflict, World War II, the Cold War at home and emergence of multiculturalism, and the new abroad, the politics and culture of reform in the environmentalism have shaped contemporary postwar era, the Vietnam war, the conservative policy and attitudes, and the pervasive and ascendancy of the 1970s and 1980s, and a view lasting influence of mass culture, technology of America in the 1990s. The course covers the and media. social, economic, and political developments HSTA235 S 3 credits within the United States as well as its Civil War and Reconstruction diplomatic history in the period of its This course will trace the history of the emergence as a leading world power. American Civil War from the introduction of HSTA111 F 1 credit slavery into the colonies to the end of American Civil Rights Movement Reconstruction in 1876. Of special significance The civil rights movement is one of the most will be the institution of slavery in the North significant sources of social change in the and South, and how the slaves lived in urban United States during the 20th Century. This and rural areas. The emergence of sectionalism course analyzes the structure and dynamics of and the breakdown of the political consensus the civil rights movement from the viewpoints that led to war and the attempts to avoid war of history, sociology, and political science. Focus through several political compromises will also is placed on the roles of organizations, be addressed. The major military campaigns, resources, leadership, recruitment, leaders, and battles will be studied. commitment, values, ideology, political culture, HSTA250 S 3 credits gender, and counter-movements. Plains Indian History HSTA160 S 3 credits Core VI Introduction to the American West This course is a study of the Plains Indians from Core III their earliest beginnings to the present. It This course focuses on the growth and details the rise and development of Plains development of the American West as a Indian societies, nomadic and village dwellers; culture, economy, and society. the contact and conflict with Euro-Americans; HSTA194/294 F/S variable the challenges faced by the Plains Indians to Workshop their traditional way of life during the early These are concentrated class sessions on a topic reservation years; and the struggle by the Plains for which a particular need has been identified. Indians to retain tribal sovereignty, politics and HSTA215 F/S 3 credits culture. Post World War II America HSTA255 S 3 credits This lecture/discussion course examines and Montana History analyzes the development of the United States An introductory and interpretive history from from 1945 to the present. Attention is given to Lewis and Clark to present. The course the political, social, intellectual, cultural, and emphasizes the activities of economic and economic changes in American society. political groups in a study of the land and Included as areas of inquiry will be the impact people of Montana. of the Cold War on foreign and domestic HSTA291 F/S variable

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Special Topics Core VI This variable title course deals with broad This course introduces Modern East Asian historical topics that transcend and telescope history through the voices of those who made traditional analytical, chronological, and it. As a broad survey of Asian history from 1600 geographical boundaries. Content will vary with to the present, it examines the major the instructors teaching the course. developments, institutions, and forces that HSTA292 F/S variable shaped the identity of multiple Asian cultures. It Individual Problems explores topics including empire-building, Directed research or study on an individual economic expansion, nationalism, popular basis. Requires instructor consent. culture, and gender. ______HSTR160 S 3 credits History: Western and World Modern World History HSTR101 F 3 credits Core VI Western Civilization I This survey of world history since 1900 Core III examines major historical events around the This is an introductory survey of the origins and globe and explores general themes such as characteristics of “western” cultures and tradition and modernity, war and peace, societies, meaning those from the political revolutions and socioeconomic change, Mediterranean and spreading up to the Baltic the role of values and culture in historical Sea, to 1648. After a short introduction to the development, and the complex relationship bronze and early iron ages, the course between the individual and society. emphasizes the classical era when Greek and HSTR194/294 F/S variable Roman cultures fanned out through the regions, Workshop through the Middle Ages, and finishes with the These are concentrated class sessions on a topic Early Modern period when new states, new for which a particular need has been identified. religious sects, and developments in HSTR250 F/S 3 credits technology, learning, and trade transformed the The Irish medieval world. This course is a comprehensive overview of Irish HSTR102 S 3 credits history from prehistoric period through the th Western Civilization II 20 century. It examines the coming of Core III Christianity (and writing), the invasions of This course is an introductory survey of the Vikings and Anglo-Normans, the final development of European societies in their subjugation of Ireland in the early 17th century global context since the 1648. It presents and domination of native Ireland by Britain, the persons, events, ideas and institutions that have Great Famine and its consequences, Home Rule, shaped the “Western World” from the 17th partition and “the Troubles.” through the 20th centuries. In studying the HSTR272 F/S 3 credits interrelated histories of southern, eastern, Terrorism: Violence in the Modern World northern, and Western Europe, students learn Core VI the foundations of modern western identities This course examines the rise and spread of that developed within and in juxtaposition to a terrorism in the modern world, from the French world increasingly globalized via trade, religion, Revolution to the present. It encompasses an colonization, war, and social movements. examination of the origins and root causes of HSTR140 F/S 3 credits terrorism and the impact of terrorism on Modern Asia organized societies. HSTR282 F/S 3 credits

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Darwinian Revolution instructor. This course will focus on the conceptual ______developments leading to the establishment of Interdisciplinary Studies the major unifying paradigm of biological ID101 F/S 2 credits science, the theory of evolution by natural College Learning and Survival Skills (C.L.A.S.S) selection. This course is designed for students to identify HSTR286 F 3 credits their learning style – how they learn – and to World Religions and Society develop their existing reading skills. It will Core VI emphasize college course study and college This course offers an investigation of world survival skills such as note taking, effective religions in their social, political, and cultural listening, test taking, and healthy living. contexts. The course offers a comparative ID121/122/ID123/124 F/S variable perspective on Western and non-Western Self Esteem Group religious beliefs and practices. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. HSTR291 F/S variable A self-improvement experience meant to Special Topics increase the student’s awareness and Courses not required in any curriculum, for acceptance of his/her personal strengths and which there is a particular need, or given on a limitations. The purpose of this course is to trial basis to determine demand. increase the student’s self-esteem through HSTR292 F/S variable participation in structured and unstructured Individual Problems group activities. These courses are directed research or study on ID131 F/S 3 credits an individual basis. Requires the consent of the Lifeskills instructor. Information covered within the Lifeskills class ______includes seeing available choices and taking Human Services responsibility for the choices made. The many HS194/294 F/S variable topics covered include education and college Workshop choices, personal finances (wants vs. needs), These are concentrated class sessions on a topic buying a home, investing, stock market, mutual for which a particular need has been identified. funds, compounding interest, individual HS200 S 3 credits retirement accounts (specifically Roth), physical Motivational Interviewing care regarding sleep, diet, exercise, and habits The art of interviewing is explored using Miller such as alcohol, drugs and tobacco. Social skills and Rollnick’s motivational interviewing. will be addressed based on Maslow’s Hierarchy Communicating to raise motivational levels for of Needs. Relationships and perspectives within change are examined. relationships will be discussed and positive HS291 F/S variable social activities will be learned. They include Special Topics dancing and the card game called whist. Male Courses not required in any curriculum, for vs. female perspectives regarding sex will be which there is a particular need, or given on a discussed. Career choices and entrepreneur trial basis to determine demand. options will be addressed from the perspective HS290 F/S variable of talents and desires. Class members are Individual Problems required to journal and keep daily food and These courses are directed research or study on money diaries. an individual basis. Requires the consent of the ID189/289 F/S variable

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Workshop instructor. These are concentrated class sessions on a topic ______for which a particular need has been identified. Languages: Latin ID280 F/S variable LATN101 Special Topics Elementary Latin I 3 credits Courses not required in any curriculum, for This course studies fundamentals of the Latin which there is a particular need, or given on a language and of Greco-Roman culture. Nouns trial basis to determine demand. and cases, prepositions, and simple ID290 F/S variable conjugations will all be studied along with Individual Problems fundamentals of syntax and concepts of These courses are directed research or study on grammar. an individual basis. Requires the consent of the ______instructor. Liberal Studies and Humanities ______LSH101 F 3 credits Journalism Introduction to Humanities-Contemporary– JO105 F/S 3 credits Core II, Category II Introduction to Journalism This course offers an examination of art, Prerequisite: WRIT101 or consent of instructor. literature, philosophy, and music and their This course introduces the student to modern interrelationships in the Western world during print journalism. This is instruction and practice the 19th and 20th centuries up to the present in reporting and writing news articles. day. JO115/215 F/S variable LSH105 F/S 3 credits Viewbook Introduction to Mideast Culture Hours are arranged with the instructor so that This course is a thematic introduction to the students enrolled in this course can complete Middle East through examination of its an annual Viewbook funded by ASB. Training is geography, ethnicities, nationalities, cultures, offered in the use of computers and digital art, literature, architecture, religions, history, scanners. PageMaker software, photography politics, and economy. and use of a digital camera, and page design LSH151 F/S 3 credits and layout are studied. Though experience in Introduction to Biblical Humanities these areas is desired, no experience is This course is an introduction to the historical necessary to enroll. and anthropological contexts from which the JO189/289 F/S variable biblical writings emerged and also to the Workshop internal structure of the Bible. Attention will be Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which given to the emergence from ancient Hebrew a particular need has been identified. writings of what we call “Judaism” and to the JO280 F/S variable later appropriation of the Hebrew Scriptures by Special Topics radicalized, Greek-speaking Jews, who called Courses not required in any curriculum, for themselves “Christians.” Themes of the course which there is a particular need, or given on a include the invention of the concept of God, the trial basis to determine demand. invention of the related concept of history, the JO290 F/S variable invention of the concept of the city (or rather, Individual Problems of two cities, that of the devil and that of God), These courses are directed research or study on and the three-way struggle between Judaism, an individual basis. Requires the consent of the Christianity and Islam. The principle aim of the course is to read through the Bible, learning it’s

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Core II, Category II LIT291 F/S variable This course surveys selected works by major Special Topics British writers through Pre-Romanticism. The Courses not required in any curriculum, for emphasis is placed on major periods and trends which there is a particular need, or given on a – the Anglo-Saxon Period, the Middle Ages, trial basis to determine demand. Renaissance, Neoclassicism, and Pre- LIT292 F/S variable Romanticism. College-level reading and writing Independent Study skills are required. Student follows a course of study and works LIT224 S 3 credits with a faculty member to decide how the British Lit II student will meet defined course objectives. Core II, Category II Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., This course continues that begun in LIT223. readings, research, and work projects), how the Students study selected major 19th and 20th student’s work will be evaluated, and the time century writers from the Romantics and frame for completion. The student must Victorians to the present. College-level reading interact with the faculty member on a regular and writing skills are required. and substantive basis to assure progress within LIT230 F 3 credits the course or program. World Literature Survey ______Core II, Category II/Core VI Mathematics This course studies representative texts and M005 F/S 1 credit traditions of world literature, from origins to Contemporary Math Corequisite contemporary times. Diversity of historical and This course provides support in achieving the cultural contexts is emphasized. M105 learning outcomes. This support will be LIT231 Ancient to Renaissance World provided through extra instruction of basic Literature S 3 credits math concepts at the beginning of the semester Core II, Category II/Core VI as well as a more detailed and in depth look at This course studies representative texts and M105 topics throughout the semester. traditions of world literature, from origins to M021 F/S 2 credits the Renaissance. Diversity of historical and College Algebra Corequisite cultural contexts is emphasized. This course provides support in achieving the LIT233 F 3 credits M121 learning outcomes. This support will be Classical Foundations of Literature provided through extra instruction of basic Core II, Category II algebraic concepts at the beginning of the This course studies Greek and Roman literature semester as well as a more detailed and in and its enduring impact on literature and depth look at M121 topics throughout the culture. Relevance to English and World semester. literatures is addressed. M105 F/S 3 credits LIT285 S 3 credits Contemporary Math Mythologies May require corequisite, M005. Core II, Category II or Core VI Applications of mathematics to a variety of This course is a study of the cultural disciplines. This course is designed for the non- implications of myth. Readings will include math/science major. Topics include geometry, selections from various cultures and time applications to the natural sciences and social periods. Students will examine several myths as sciences, and an introduction to financial literary epics and as illustrations of value mathematics, sets, counting, and elementary systems. probability and statistics.

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M108 F 3 credits include conics, functions, logarithms, complex Business Mathematics numbers, inverse functions, exponents, This course is an applied mathematics course induction, sequences and series. for Business students. Topics covered include M132 F 3 credits payroll, mathematics of buying and selling, Numbers and Operations for K-8 Teachers simple and compound interest calculations, Core V annuities, business and consumer loan Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, C- or calculations, and other problems common in better in M121, or consent of instructor. business. A special emphasis is placed on time The study of number and operations for value of money concepts. prospective elementary and middle school teachers, including whole numbers, integers, decimals, fractions, percent, operations, M111 F/S 3 credits numeration systems, and problem solving. Technical Mathematics M133 S 3 credits Introduction to applied mathematics in Math for Elementary Teachers II technical fields. This course will show how basic Core V arithmetic processes using whole numbers, Prerequisite: C- or better in M132. fractions, decimals, and percentages are used The study of geometry and geometric to make and convert measurements in different measurement for prospective elementary and units and notations and solve simple middle school teachers, including synthetic, mathematical relationships. Students will also transformational, and coordinate geometry, be shown how to calculate geometric constructions, congruence and similarity, 2- quantities, and utilize graphs and charts to dimensional and 3-dimensional measurement, record and summarize data. and problem solving. M114 F/S 2 credits M145 3 credits Extended Technical Mathematics Mathematics for the Liberal Arts Prerequisite: “C-” or better in M111 or consent Core V of instructor. Prerequisite: Math Placement Test or consent This course is a continuation of M111 and will of instructor. introduce more advanced topics in applied This course applies mathematics to a variety of math. This course will introduce how to disciplines. It is designed for non-math/science organize and interpret data generated by majors. It includes matrices and applications to exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear equations; applications to the estimating area and volume of complex natural sciences, social sciences, and games. geometrical objects, calculations using There is an introduction to financial trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, and mathematics, sets, counting theorems, basic statistical concepts. elementary probability, and statistics. M121 F/S 4 credits M151 S 4 credits College Algebra Precalculus Core V Core V Prerequisite: Math Placement Test, advanced Prerequisite: 3-4 years of college preparatory high school algebra, or consent of instructor. math, Math Placement Test, or consent of May require corequisite, M021. instructor. The material presented in this course will This course is an in-depth examination of functions and inverse functions including algebraic and trigonometric functions,

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MUSI103 F 3 credits MUSI115 F 1 credit Fundamentals of Musical Creation Drumline I Core II, Category I or Category II or Core VI Core II, Category I This course is designed to develop music Prerequisite: Consent of instructor reading and performance skills, including Instrumental ensembles of various genres with rhythm, melody, harmony, form, pitch, tempo, performance at community, sporting and dynamics, phrasing, expression, and timbre. college events. May be repeated. Focus includes, but is not limited to, that of MUSI135 F 1 credit Western culture. Keyboard Skills I MUSI105 S 3 credits Core II, Category I Music Theory I Study of keyboard theory and technique, This course involves study of harmony in chords, scales, sight reading, and piano common practice, musical notation and repertoire. May be repeated. Additional fee. interaction of the elements of music in harmony MUSI136 S 1 credit and counterpoint including, but not limited to, Keyboard Skills II that of Western culture. Students will have the Core II, Category I opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Study of keyboard theory and technique, using Finale and digital recording equipment in chords, scales, sight reading, and piano the arrangement and composition processes. repertoire. Continuation of MUSI135. May be MUSI106 F 3 credits repeated. Additional fee required. Music Theory II MUSI140 S 2 credits Core II, Category II Aural Perception I Prerequisite: MUSI105 or consent of instructor Prerequisite: MUSI103 or consent of instructor This course involves a study of harmony in This course is designed for students interested common practice, musical notation and in the development of ear training skills. The interaction of the elements of music in harmony student will gain a good understanding of the and counterpoint including, but not limited to, basic practices of sight-reading and melodic and that of Western culture. Students will have the harmonic dictation. The student will gain the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in confidence needed to mentally hear the music using Finale and digital recording equipment in previously unknown to him or her. These skills the arrangement and composition processes. will improve their performance skills, both MUSI112 F/S 1 credit instrumentally and vocally. This class is required Choir: Dawson of music majors and minors, and may be Core II, Category I required of students in a music option. Students Prerequisite: Consent of instructor should check the catalog of their transferring Performance training in vocal literature. Vocal institution. ensembles of various genres with performance MUSI141 F 2 credits at community and college events. May be Aural Perception II repeated. Additional fee required. Prerequisite: MUSI140 or consent of instructor MUSI114 F 1 credit This course involves study in ear training and Band: Dawson sight singing to develop aural perception of Core II, Category I tonal and temporal relationships. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor MUSI147 S 1 credit Instrumental ensembles of various genres with Choral Ensemble: Dawson performance at community, sporting and Core II, Category I college events. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Successful Audition

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Performance in small instrumental and/or vocal examination of popular music’s roots, history, ensembles. May be repeated. and its social and political relationships. The MUSI150 F 1 credit context of the class will increase the awareness Beginning Voice of the heritage of pop music and appreciation Core II, Category I of its diversity, and develop a perception of the Basic singing technique: tone production, underlying kinship of its many styles. Students interpretation, introduction to song literature, should check the catalog for transferability at and solo and ensemble performance. May be their transferring institution. repeated. Additional fee required. MUSI205 S 3 credits MUSI151 S 1 credit Music Theory III Beginning Voice II Prerequisite: MUSI106 or consent of instructor Core II, Category I This course involves study of harmony in Basic singing technique: tone production, common practice, musical notation and interpretation, introduction to song literature, interaction of the elements of music in harmony and solo and ensemble performance. and counterpoint, musical analysis, and Continuation of MUSI150. May be repeated. composition, including, but not limited to, Additional fee required. Western culture. Students will have the MUSI160 F 1 credit opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Beginning Guitar using Finale and digital recording equipment in Core II, Category I the arrangement and composition processes. Basic instruction in techniques of chord and MUSI206 F 3 credits music reading, classical guitar, tablature, and Music Theory IV solo and ensemble performance. May be Prerequisite: MUSI205 or consent of instructor repeated. Additional fee required. This course involves study of harmony in MUSI194 F/S variable common practice, musical notation and Seminar/Workshop interaction of the elements of music in harmony These are concentrated class sessions on a topic and counterpoint, musical analysis, and for which a particular need has been identified. composition, including, but not limited to, MUSI195 F/S 1 credit Western culture. Students will have the Applied Music I opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Core II, Category I using Finale and digital recording equipment in Individualized lessons. Additional fee required. the arrangement and composition processes. MUSI202 F/S 3 credits MUSI207 F/S 3 credits Introduction to Music Literature World Music Core II, Category II or Core VI Core II, Category II or Core VI This course is a survey of representative This course covers music cultures in various examples of the standard music literature of the parts of the world with emphasis on the way in Western European tradition. Particular which music functions within each society. The attention is paid to musical styles and forms basic elements of music, such as melody, and their relationship to musical understanding rhythm, form, and texture, will be covered to and effective listening. A basic knowledge of develop perceptive listening. Selected musical music fundamentals is expected. cultures of the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, MUSI203 F 3 credits the Caribbean, and Latin America will be American Popular Music presented. This all-inclusive world music course Core II, Category II or Core VI will give students a broader view of the global This course provides an introductory world.

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MUSI212 F/S 1 credit sight singing to develop aural perception of Choir II: Dawson Choir tonal and temporal relationships. Core II, Category I MUSI250 F 1 credit Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Beginning Voice III Performance training in vocal literature. Vocal Core II, Category I ensembles of various genres with performance Basic singing technique: tone production, at community and college events. May be interpretation, introduction to song literature, repeated. and solo and ensemble performance. MUSI214 S 1 credit Continuation of MUSI151. May be repeated. Band: Dawson Additional fee required. Core II, Category I MUSI251 S 1 credit Prerequisite: Consent of instructor Beginning Voice IV Instrumental ensembles of various genres with Core II, Category I performance at community, sporting and Basic singing technique: tone production, college events. May be repeated. interpretation, introduction to song literature, MUSI215 S 1 credit and solo and ensemble performance. Drumline II Continuation of MUSI250. May be repeated. Core II, Category I Additional fee required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor MUSI260 S 1 credit Instrumental ensembles of various genres with Intermediate Guitar performance at community, sporting and Lessons in Guitar. Additional fee required. college events. May be repeated. MUSI262 F 1 credit MUSI235 F 1 credit Chamber Ensembles II: Dawson Keyboard Skills III Core II, Category I Core II, Category I Prerequisite: Successful Audition Study of keyboard theory and technique, Performance in small instrumental and/or vocal chords, scales, sight reading, and piano ensembles. May be repeated. repertoire. Continuation of MUSI136. May be MUSI291 F/S variable repeated. Additional fee required. Special Topics/Experimental Courses MUSI236 S 1 credit Courses not required in any curriculum, for Keyboard Skills IV which there is a particular need, or given on a Core II, Category I trial basis to determine demand. Study of keyboard theory and technique, MUSI292 F/S variable chords, scales, sight reading, and piano Independent Study repertoire. Continuation of MUSI235. May be Student follows a course of study and works repeated. Additional fee required. with a faculty member to decide how the MUSI240 S 2 credits student will meet defined course objectives. Aural Perception III Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., Prerequisite: MUSI141 or consent of instructor readings, research, and work projects), how the This course involves study in ear training and student’s work will be evaluated, and the time sight singing to develop aural perception of frame for completion. The student must tonal and temporal relationships. interact with the faculty member on a regular MUSI241 F 2 credits and substantive basis to assure progress within Aural Perception IV the course or program. Prerequisite: MUSI240 or consent of instructor MUSI294 F/S variable This course involves study in ear training and

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Seminar/Workshop This course is an introduction to music These are concentrated class sessions on a topic production, including hands-on studio recording for which a particular need has been identified. and live performances, editing, and notation. MUSI295 F/S 1 credit MUST215 F 3 credits Applied Music II Studio Recording Core II, Category I Prerequisite: MUST120 Individualized lessons. Additional fee required. This course will advance the student’s skills in MUSI296 F/S 3 credits recording and sound media. Students will also Upper-Division Required Performance record live performances, advance their ______knowledge of waveforms and frequencies, Music: Education develop their own recording style through ear MUSE220 F 2 credits training and a deeper knowledge of the Intro to Comp App Music Ed recording process. This course examines computer notation MUST291 F/S variable software, sound boards, microphone, cables, Special Topics/Experimental Courses speakers, and the understanding of how sound Courses not required in any curriculum, for is produced. This class will include lecture and which there is a particular need, or given on a hands-on skill development using sound trial basis to determine demand. hardware, recording, editing, and notation MUST292 F/S variable software. Independent Study MUSE239 S 1 credit Student follows a course of study and works Beginning Conducting (Lab) with a faculty member to decide how the Prerequisite: MUSI 240 and MUSI 205 and MUSI student will meet defined course objectives. 235 Co-requisite: MUSI 241 and MUSI 206 and Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., MUSI 236. This course will introduce students readings, research, and work projects), how the to the aural and technical skills necessary to student’s work will be evaluated, and the time conduct an ensemble. It provides an frame for completion. The student must introduction to practice strategies, issues interact with the faculty member on a regular related to movement and sound and basic and substantive basis to assure progress within conducting technique. the course or program. ______MUST299 S 3 credits Capstone Project Music: Technology Students will develop a portfolio of student MUST118 S 3 credits work encompassing work within their plan of MIDI Sequencing and Notation study. Prerequisite: MUST215 ______The language of MIDI is designed specifically for conveying information about musical Native American Studies performances in a way that a synthesizer NASX105 F 3 credits receiving them can reconstruct the Introduction to Native American Studies performance with accuracy. This course Core III or Core VI develops technical skills to implement MIDI in This course presents a general overview of music performance, composition, audio editing Native American history from the prehistoric th and production. period through the 20 century. The course MUST120 S 3 credits emphasizes socio-cultural, religious, Introduction to Studio Recording environmental and gender themes as well as Prerequisite: MUSE220

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______important political and economic forces that common native and introduced plants will be shape American Indian life. identified in the field and in the classroom. NASX194/294 F/S variable ______Workshop Nutrition These are concentrated class sessions on a topic NUTR221 F/S 3 credits for which a particular need has been identified. Basic Human Nutrition NASX291 F/S variable This course will cover the basic concepts of Special Topics human nutrition: digestion, absorption and Courses not required in any curriculum, for metabolism of basic nutrients and application of which there is a particular need, or given on a these concepts as they relate to various stages trial basis to determine demand. of the life cycle. NASX292 F/S variable ______Independent Study Outdoor Recreation Student follows a course of study and works REC115 F/S 3 credits with a faculty member to decide how the Outdoor Recreational Activities student will meet defined course objectives. This course is designed to introduce the student Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., to outdoor activities that can be performed and readings, research, and work projects), how the enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. The student’s work will be evaluated, and the time course will cover many activities and will work frame for completion. The student must in conjunction with the resources available in interact with the faculty member on a regular the region including Makoshika State Park, the and substantive basis to assure progress within Yellowstone River and Hollecker Lake. the course or program. ______Natural Resources Science and Philosophy Philosophy F 3 credits Management PHL101 Introduction to Philosophy NRSM101 F 3 credits Core II, Category II Natural Resource Conservation This course introduces significant human Co-requisite: NRSM102 questions and emphasizes understanding the This course is an overview of soils, water, meaning and methods of philosophy. It includes rangelands and wildlife conservation from the the human condition, knowledge, freedom, global to the local level. Impacts of human history, ethics, the future, and religion. population growth, economics, ethics and PHL110 S 3 credits agriculture on the sustainability of natural Introduction to Ethics resources will be examined using basic Core II, Category II principles of ecology. The application of Prerequisite: WRIT101 ecological principles to agriculture and This course examines human life, experience, rangeland management will be included. and thought in order to discover and develop NRSM102 F 1 credit the principles and values for pursuing a more Montana Range Plants fulfilled existence. Theories designed to justify Co-requisite: NRSM101 ethical judgments are applied to a selection of The laboratory exercises are designed to relate contemporary personal and social issues. to the concepts from NRSM101 to rangeland PHL194/294 F/S variable management. Rangeland inventory and Workshop classification methods will be reviewed. Sixty Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which a particular need has been identified.

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PHL291 F/S variable and sound and light waves. Topics covered in Special Topics the chemistry section include atoms and Courses not required in any curriculum, for molecules, the periodic table, the atomic which there is a particular need, or given on a nucleus, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, trial basis to determine demand. mixtures, and organic compounds. Throughout PHL292 F/S variable the course, illustrations of the concepts of Independent Study physics and chemistry to everyday life will be Student follows a course of study and works presented. Though this course is primarily with a faculty member to decide how the focused on concepts, a background of high student will meet defined course objectives. school algebra is strongly encouraged. Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., PHSX106 F/S 1 credit readings, research, and work projects), how the Fundamentals of Physical Science Lab student’s work will be evaluated, and the time Core IV frame for completion. The student must Co-requisite: PHSX105 interact with the faculty member on a regular The laboratory component of this course will and substantive basis to assure progress within provide a series of exercises and experiments to the course or program. support the concepts covered in PHSX105. ______Gathering of experimental data and utilizing this Photography data to further the students’ understanding of PHOT154 F/S 3 credits the natural world will be emphasized. Exploring Digital Photography PHSX194/294 F/S, variable Core II, Category I Seminar/Workshop Introduces technical and aesthetic ways of These are concentrated class sessions on a topic creating digital photographic images as for which a particular need has been identified. artworks. Emphasis is on the production of PHSX205 S 3 credits photographic images, from acquiring them with College Physics I the digital camera to manipulating them using Prerequisite: M151 or consent of instructor computer software, such as Adobe Photoshop. Co-requisite: PHSX206 Instructor and peer critique of student work is Introduction to principles of physics; topics an integral part of the course. covered include mechanics (such as motion, PHOT194 F/S 1-3 credits Newton’s Laws, conservation laws, rotation, Seminar/Workshop material properties, and fluids. These are concentrated class sessions on a topic PHSX206 S 1 credit for which a particular need has been identified. College Physics I Lab ______Co-requisite: PHSX205 Hands on applications of principles presented in Physics PH200. Emphasis will be on using physical PHSX105 F/S, 3 credits principles to solve problems. Fundamentals of Physical Science PHSX220 S 3 credits Core IV Physics I (w/Calculus) Core IV Co-requisite: PHSX106 Co-requisite: M171 and PHSX221 This is a course for non-science majors This is the first semester of a calculus-based providing an introduction to the fundamental physics sequence for students of engineering, concepts of physics and chemistry. Topics chemistry, geology, and similar fields of the covered in this physics component include the physical sciences. It includes topics in nature of science, motion, momentum and mechanics (such as motion, Newton’s Laws, energy, gravity, heat, electricity and magnetism,

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______conservation laws, and rotation), material Political Science properties, and fluids. PSCI194/294 F/S variable PHSX221 S 1 credit Workshop Physics I Laboratory These are concentrated class sessions on a topic Core IV for which a particular need has been identified. Co-requisite: PHSX220 PSCI195 F/S variable This is a series of laboratory experiences Practicum – Student Government Practicum illustrating and supporting concepts studied in This course offers practical experience in PHSX220. student body government. The student may obtain a total of four credits. This course does PHSX222 F 3 credits not fulfill the Core III requirements. Physics II PSCI210 F 3 credits Core IV Introduction to American Government Prerequisite: M171 Core III Co-requisite: PHSX223 Politics affect all of our lives on a daily basis. This is the second semester of a calculus-based Concepts such as “government,” “politics,” physics sequence for students of engineering “power,” and “democracy” may seem familiar and the physical sciences. It includes topics in to us but are in fact very complex and heat, mechanical waves, sound, light, and multifaceted subjects. The purpose of this optics. There are four hours of lecture, two course is to provide the student with an hours of lab per week. overview of the American government at the PHSX223 F 1 credit national level. Topics such as the structure of Physics II Laboratory government and the U.S. Constitution, civil Core IV liberties and civil rights, political parties and Co-requisite: PHSX222 voting behavior, public opinion and interest This is a series of laboratory experiences groups will be examined and explored in this illustrating and supporting concepts studied in course. PHSX222. PSCI260 S 3 credits PHSX291 F/S variable Introduction to State and Local Government Special Topics Core III Courses not required in any curriculum, for During the nineteenth century and the first which there is a particular need, or given on a decade of this century, state governments trial basis to determine demand. dominated American government. In the mid- PHSX292 F/S variable 1900’s, the role of the federal government in Independent Study public policy making expanded to a great extent Student follows a course of study and works while the role of state governments diminished. with a faculty member to decide how the Now, as we are well into the twenty-first student will meet defined course objectives. century, state and local governments are Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., working once again in a new partnership with readings, research, and work projects), how the the federal government. This course will survey student’s work will be evaluated, and the time the structure, function, operation, policies and frame for completion. The student must problems of American state and local interact with the faculty member on a regular governments and will provide students with an and substantive basis to assure progress within understanding of the way in which state and the course or program. local governments function and the place of the ______states within the American political system.

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PSCI291 F/S variable stimuli/stressor like appraisal, emotion and Special Topics coping. It is designed to give students an Courses not required in any curriculum, for accurate overview of the field of psycho- which there is a particular need, or given on a neuroimmunology allowing them the trial basis to determine demand. opportunity to gain mastery and control over PSCI292 F/S variable stress levels in their lives. This course also Independent Study explores research on successful coping Student follows a course of study and works techniques and personality traits that can be with a faculty member to decide how the developed in pursuit of self-mastery. Students student will meet defined course objectives. do a project to identify typical stressors in their Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., lives and come up with an implementable plan readings, research, and work projects), how the to cope with them. student’s work will be evaluated, and the time PSYX230 S 3 credits frame for completion. The student must Developmental Psychology interact with the faculty member on a regular Core III and substantive basis to assure progress within This course is an introduction to the study of the course or program. physiological and psychological factors of ______human growth and development from Psychology conception through adolescence. PSYX100 F/S 3 credits PSYX240 S/Alt Yr 3 credits Intro to Psychology Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Core III This course examines abnormal behavior and its This course is an introduction to the methods of classification, causes, treatment, and study in psychology, cognitive science, and prevention. neuroscience, including an overview of PSYX260 F 3 credits physiological aspects of behavior, sensation, Fund of Social Psychology perception, research methodology, statistics, This course explores social behavior of the learning principles, motivation, intelligence, individual in the group, linguistic behavior, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality, social perception, motivation and learning. therapy, and social psychology. Emphasis is given to the symbolic inter-actionist PSYX182 F/S 2 credits perspective and the relationship between Stress Management culture and cognitive processes. Topics include This course provides the student with an how thoughts, feelings, and behavior of overview of the causes and consequences of individuals are influenced by the actual, stress. The emphasis of the course is on implied, or imagined presence of others. management of stress in everyday life. Students PSYX291 F/S variable will be encouraged to implement the course Special Topics content on a personal level. Courses not required in any curriculum, for PSYX194/294 F/S variable which there is a particular need, or given on a Workshop trial basis to determine demand. These are concentrated class sessions on a topic PSYX292 F/S variable for which a particular need has been identified. Independent Study PSYX211 S 3 credits Student follows a course of study and works Personality and Adjustment with a faculty member to decide how the This course examines the stress of change, student will meet defined course objectives. centering around the concepts of Both agree on what the student will do (e.g.,

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SOCI241 F 3 credits interact with the faculty member on a regular Intro to Social Psychology and substantive basis to assure progress within This course explores social behavior of the the course or program. individual in the group, linguistic behavior, ______social perception, motivation and learning. Spanish Emphasis is given to the symbolic interactionist SPNS100 F 2 credits perspective and the relationship between Conversational Spanish culture and cognitive processes. Topics include This is an audio-lingual course in everyday how thoughts, feelings, and behavior of conversational Spanish for beginners. Emphasis individuals are influenced by the actual, is on ear training and oral practices. It implied, or imagined presence of others. introduces useful vocabulary related to daily SOCI246 F 3 credits activities, travel and economics. It establishes Intro to Rural Sociology proficiency in simple spoken and written This course deals with human interaction, social Spanish. This course is not designed to meet relationships, and social organization in rural foreign language requirements at transfer life. Rural communities, rural problems, and the institutions. relationships between rural and urban areas in SPNS101 F 4 credit such fields as political control will be explored. Elementary Spanish I Special emphasis will be placed on Montana Core VI and the Great Plains. Elementary Spanish I is a beginning Spanish SOCI260 F 3 credits course designed for students to learn the Intro to Juvenile Delinquency fundamentals of Spanish and achieve This course will examine the legal and social meaningful communication through a meanings of the concept of juvenile communication-based approach which delinquency. Areas of emphasis will include the addresses the four language skills of listening, characteristics of delinquent behavior and speaking, reading, and writing. These four skills delinquents, theories of delinquent behavior are integrated into the instruction. Students will and their policy implications, causation and need to be listening, reading and speaking in control of delinquency, the impact of the police, every class, as well as doing written family, community, peers, drugs, and school on assignments. delinquency, and the juvenile justice system as SPNS102 S 4 credit an institution. Elementary Spanish II SOCI291 F/S variable Core VI Special Topics Prerequisite: SPNS101, demonstrated Courses not required in any curriculum, for proficiency, or consent of instructor which there is a particular need, or given on a Elementary Spanish II is a continuation of trial basis to determine demand. Elementary Spanish I. Students will continue to SOCI292 F/S variable learn the fundamentals of Spanish and develop Independent Study meaningful communication through a Student follows a course of study and works communication-based approach which with a faculty member to decide how the addresses the four language skills of listening, student will meet defined course objectives. speaking, reading, and writing. Students will Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., increase their knowledge of vocabulary, verbs, readings, research, and work projects), how the structure, and general Spanish communication. student’s work will be evaluated, and the time Students will need to be listening, reading and frame for completion. The student must

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Linear measurement, errors, leveling, the use of Acting Laboratory transit, theodolite and total stations to make This course is for those who, through the use of traverses, traverse adjustments, earthworks, scripted material, wish to explore the basic and map construction. An introduction to GPS concepts of the art of acting by their surveying. participation in an actual stage performance. It SRVY262 S 3 credits may be repeated for a maximum of four credits. Public Land Survey Systems THTR194/294 F/S 1credit Prerequisite: SRVY230. Seminar/Workshop This class introduces students to the history, This course focuses on technical work, including and principles of public land survey system, set design, lighting, and production. Students legal descriptions, easements, and are expected to work “backstage” for a bona conveyances. Students will learn the fide, full-length stage play or musical. Credits fundamentals of legal boundary location and given are based upon the individual student’s the identification of property corners and their involvement in the processes. It may be monumentation. Students will be working both repeated for a maximum of four credits. in the classroom and numerous locations THTR291 F/S variable around the county. Special Topics ______Courses not required in any curriculum, for Theater Arts which there is a particular need, or given on a THTR101 F/Alt Yr 3 credits trial basis to determine demand. Introduction to Theater THTR292 F/S variable Core II, Category II or Core VI Independent Study This class is a survey of the world of theater. Student follows a course of study and works Students will be introduced to the art of theater with a faculty member to decide how the by examining the actor, the playwright, the student will meet defined course objectives. designer, the director, the dramatic structure, Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., and the history of theater. readings, research, and work projects), how the THTR106 F/S 1 credit student’s work will be evaluated, and the time Theater Production I: Run Crew frame for completion. The student must This course is for those who involve themselves interact with the faculty member on a regular in the costuming, make-up, properties, and substantive basis to assure progress within advertising, and box office work of an actual the course or program. stage production of a full-length play. Credits ______given are based upon the individual student’s Welding Technology involvement in the processes. It may be WLDG100 Sum 2 credit repeated for a maximum of four credits. Intro Welding Fundamentals THTR108 F/S 1 credit An entry level class designed for students to Theater Experience learn the various welding processes, welding Core II, Category I theory and safety while in the welding This course is designed to provide students with environment. This class is a perfect fit for a combination of acting, stagecraft, and students with no welding experience or those dramatic lab experiences while involved in a looking to expand their knowledge and theater production. Three credits of this course experience. Additional fee required. may be applied to the Core III performing arts WLDG105 F 1 credit requirement. Shop Safety (lecture based course) THTR124 F/S 1 credit Students will be introduced to a basic

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Layout Practices (lecture (1)/lab (1) based Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) is a wire-feed course) welding process that does not require a Provides layout and fitting skills applicable to an shielding gas. It has fabrication and repair industrial welding and fabrication shop. Tasks applications for outdoor uses when SMAW is include reading prints, estimating, and ordering not practical. Students will become familiar materials. Employs simple layout, parallel line with machine set-up procedures, process development, radial line development, applications, and dual-shield techniques. Flat, triangulation for pattern development and vertical, and overhead positions will be taught applied math concepts. Additional fee required. and practiced. Completed welds will be bend- WLDG180 F 5 credits tested for familiarization purposes. Additional Shielded Metal Arc Welding (lecture (1)/lab (4) fee required. based course) WLDG201 F 1 credit Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is the most Welding, Measurement, and Trade Tools common welding process used for pipe welding (lecture based course) and outdoor fabrications. Students will gain an This course will give the student an understanding of electrode selection, machine understanding of the tools they will use and set-up and amperage selection. Flat, vertical, encounter during their career as a welder. The and overhead positions will be practices. course will highlight and discuss the many hand Student welds will be subjected to bend testing and power tools the student will need to have and familiarization. Additional fee required. experience with in order to perform their job in WLDG185 S 1 credit the highest standard of quality. Welding Qualification Test Prep (lecture) WLDG205 F 2 credits This is an entry level class designed to teach Applied Metallurgy (lecture based course) students nondestructive visual weld inspection Students will learn about metal properties, the techniques to detect surface and near surface effects of heat and cold, and tempering of discontinuities and defects in and around the metals and alloys. Wood and gas forging weld. They will gain knowledge on why they techniques will be practiced along with mold occur and how to prevent and repair according making poured castings. Weldability of metals to welding codes and standards. Additional fee and filler metals will be taught, including required. physical and mechanical properties of each. WLDG186 S 2 credits Additional fee required. Welding Quality Test Preparation (lab based WLDG210 S 6 credits course) Pipe Welding (lecture (1)/lab (5) based course) This course allows students to practice all Provides an introduction to pipe layout, fitting, welding processes in all positions with the and welding. Instructs students in piping intention of successful completion of American information, basic pipe layout practices, use of Welding Society certification testing. Practice pipe layout tools, and basic pipe welding welds will be subjected to the same testing and techniques. Safety, quality, and proper welding inspection procedures as the final examination. techniques standards are stressed. Additional This is designed to allow the student to lead fee required. their practice focus and tailor it to the specific WLDG212 S 2 credits certifications they are seeking. Additional fee Pipe Welding – Layout (lecture (1)/lab (1) required. based course WLDG187 F 3 credits This course provides the student with a Flux Core Arc Welding (lecture (1)/lab (2) thorough technical understanding of based course) preparation and fit-up for welding pipe.

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Students acquire the necessary skills to perform processes will be practiced. Additional fee satisfactory welds on different materials of required. pipe, in all positions and situations, using WLDG242 F 4 credits SMAW welding process. The student develops Metal Fabrication II (lecture (1)/lab (3) based the skills necessary to produce quality pipe course) fitting and welds needed in today’s workforce. Further expansion of the skills learned in Additional fee required. WLDG241 including structural and vehicle WLDG225 F 3 credits fabrication will be taught. In-depth projects will Structural Fabrication (lecture (1)/lab (2) based include the ability to accurately use flame and course) plasma torches, making assembly jigs, and This course will give students a basic fabrication of moving parts. Additional fee understanding of structural steel fabrication, required. cutting, layout and construction. Students will WLDG191/291 F/S variable demonstrate proper technique in cutting, Special Topics beveling, drilling and welding on I-beams, Courses not required in any curriculum, for tubing and plate. which there is a particular need, or given on a WLDG235 F 2 credits trial basis to determine demand. Oxy-Acetylene Welding (lab based course) WLD192/292 F/S variable Oxygen-acetylene welding (OAW) is a process Independent Study that has applications in thin material fabrication Student follows a course of study and works and repair. Specialty OAW is also used in alloy with a faculty member to decide how the welding. Students will become familiar with a student will meet defined course objectives. variety of OAW applications on ferrous and Both agree on what the student will do (e.g., non-ferrous materials. Flat and vertical readings, research, and work projects), how the positions will be practiced. Welds will be student’s work will be evaluated, and the time subjected to tensile testing for familiarization. frame for completion. The student must Additional fee required. interact with the faculty member on a regular WLDG237 F 2 credits and substantive basis to assure progress within Aluminum Welding Processes (lecture (1)/lab the course or program. Additional fee required. (1) based course) WLDG194/294 F/S variable Students will experience a hands on approach Workshop to the various applications of joining aluminum Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which using arc welding. Students will train using a particular need has been identified. Additional GMAW-P, GMAW, GTAW, and GTAW-P welding. fee required. This course will cover the joining of aluminum WLDG280 S 2 credits exclusively. Additional fee required. Welding Test Certification (lecture based WLDG241 F 4 credits course) Metal Fabrication I (lecture (2)/lab (2) based This class teaches and allows sophomore level course) students to understand welder qualification and Students will study the basic skills needed to certification procedures, codes and processes fabricate various projects. Focus of this course before undertaking welder qualification testing. is how to ensure plumb, level, and square are Additional fee required. achieved as well as prevention practices for WLDG281 S 2 credits metal warp and part movement during welding. Welding Testing Certification Lab (lab based Multiple cutting, grinding, drilling, and welding course) This class teaches and allows sophomore level

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Dawson Community College Academic Catalog 2019-2020 ______students to understand welder qualification and writing and speaking to groups is also covered. certification procedures with lab time to Special emphasis is placed on job hunting and practice before undertaking welder resume writing. qualification testing on 1” mild steel plate and 6 WRIT194/294 F/S variable inch schedule 40 pipe. Additional fee required. Workshop WLDG298 F/S variable Concentrated class sessions on a topic for which Coop Education/Internship a particular need has been identified. Provides credit for a sophomore work WRIT201 F/S 3 credits experience in the area of Welding and Metal College Writing II Fabrication Technology. Supervised by faculty. Core I ______Prerequisite: Grade “C-” or better in WRIT101 Writing or consent of instructor WRIT101 F/S 3 credits A continuation of the study of the modes of College Writing I composition introduced in WRIT101, this course Core I (required) emphasizes research-based argumentation and Prerequisite: successful score on the research writing involving research methods, Accuplacer placement exam, or consent of the avoidance of plagiarism, and formal instructor. May require corequisite. documentation in the APA format. This course College Writing I is a course in college-level also emphasizes further development of writing. Students will learn basic research skills, structure, clarity, style, diction, and the including information retrieval and maturation of ideas. Students will be expected documentation. Short essays will demonstrate to write without major faults in grammar or critical thinking as a basis for clear, concise usage and will write up to four argumentative writing. A final research project will provide essays and a significant research paper, students with a model that may be used in accompanied by a thorough bibliography. academic and vocational settings. WRIT202 F/S 3 credits WRIT121 S 3 credits College Writing III Intro to Technical Writing Core I Prerequisite: WRIT101 Prerequisite: WRIT101. This course covers the principles of creating and This course is designed for students who wish to developing professional documents such as attain a higher level in their expository writing descriptions, instructions, reports, and skills. Various rhetorical devices are explored in proposals. Correct sentence structure, class readings. Emphasis is on thinking and grammar, and usage are reviewed. writing skills and the translation of such skills WRIT122 S 3 credits into clear, well-organized prose. Intro to Business Writing Prerequisite: WRIT101 Course content includes composing effective communications through letters and memos in a clear, complete, concise manner. Report

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Dawson Community College Board of Trustees

Chairman Chad Knudson

Vice Chairman Darla Handran

Trustees Cindy Larsen - Rich Rowe - MaryAnn Vester - Mike Wilondek ______

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Personnel (Year in parenthesis indicates first year of service at Dawson Community College) Administration

President Dr. Scott Mickelsen (2016) Ph.D., Iowa State University M.S., B.S., Utah State University A.A., A.A.S., Ricks College (BYU-I) Office: 123 Phone: 406.377.9406 email: [email protected]

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Traci Masau (2015) M.P.A., University North Florida B.S., University of South Dakota Office: 131A Phone: 406.377.9418 email: [email protected]

Vice President of Advancement and Human Resources Leslie Weldon (2016) M.A., Gonzaga University B.A., University of Montana Office: 112 Phone: 406.377.9412 email: [email protected]

Director of Business Operations Jennifer King (2017) B.B.A., Columbus State University Office: 119 Phone: 406.377.9458 email: [email protected]

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Office: TC111 Faculty Profiles Phone: 406.377.9437 email: [email protected] Awill, Nasir (2017) Library Director Hunter, Michael (1992) M.S., University of Northern Colorado Mathematics M.S., University of Illinois M.S., Montana State University B.A., Southern Illinois University B.S., Montana State University Office: L121 Office: 133A Phone: 406.377.9414 Phone: 406.377.9433 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Beltz, Lucy (2018) Ingram, Christopher (2014) Early Childhood Welding Technology M.Ed., University of Montana Certified Office: Online Office: UC015 Email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9478 email: [email protected] Carrier, Katherine ‘Katie’ Animal Science and Agriculture LeProwse, Jim (2010) M.S., Animal Sciences, Auburn University Welding Technology B.S., Animal Science, The University of Head Coach Women’s Softball Tennessee at Martin B.S., University of Montana, Western Office: UC128 Office: UC126/MLL Phone: 406.377.9464 Phone: 406.377.9466 email: [email protected] Chase, Alex (2019) Head Coach Cross Country/Track Lagmay, Romeo (2014) M.S., Kinesiology, University of Mary (In Head Coach Women’s Basketball Progress) M.A., Slippery Rock University B.S., Health and Human Performance, Rocky B.A., California State University-Dominquez Hills Mountain College A.A., Feather River Community College Office: TC107 Office: TC106 Phone: 406.377.9466 Phone: 406.377.9450 Email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Li, Tsai-Ying (2017) Di Gangi, Christina (2015) Music English, Writing, Literature D.M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D., University of Notre Dame M.M., Northern Illinois University B.A., University of Ottawa Office: TC Office: L118 Phone: 406.377.9408 Phone: 406.377.9415 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Fritz, Dina (2017) McClure, Phil (2018) Head Volleyball Coach Communications

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Head Coach Men’s Baseball State of Iowa Peace Officers Academy, Des M.S., Liberty University Moines, IA B.S., West Virginia University B.A., Criminal Justice Administration Office: Main Hall Lower Level Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Phone: 406.377.9492 Law enforcement Administration email: [email protected] A.A. Law Enforcement Administration, Muscatine Community College Pavicic, Martin (2019) Office: L121 Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach I Phone: 406.377.9414 B.S., Health and Sports Science Education, Email: [email protected] Northwestern Oklahoma University A.A., Otero Junior College Temple, Jennifer (2012) Office: TC113 Biology Phone: 406.377.9461 M.S., Montana State University-Bozeman email: [email protected] B.S., Dickinson State University Office: 133B Peterson, Joe (2015) Phone: 406.377.9431 Head Coach Men’s Basketball email: [email protected] M.Ed., Northwest State University B.S., Rocky Mountain College Tucker, Craig (2017) A.S., Dawson Community College Corrosion Technology Office: TC113 A.A.T., Chattahoochee Technical College Phone: 406.377.9459 Office: UC126 email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9426 email: [email protected] Reeves, Thomas (1992) Chemistry, Science Vander Veur, Laura Beth (2019) M.S., North Dakota State University Part time Education B.S., Dickinson State University Ed.D., Dallas Theological Seminary Office: 133/142 M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary Phone: 406.377.9438 B.A., University of Central Oklahoma email: [email protected] Office: L110 Phone: 406-377-9463 Sebastian, Dru (2018) Email: [email protected] Assistant Baseball Coach 1 B.S., Indiana University Vander Pluym, Ryan (2019) A.S., Owens Community College A.A., Dawson Community College Office: Main Hall Lower Level B.A., University of Montana Western Email:[email protected] Office: TC112 Phone: 406.377.9417 SyWassink, Rick (2019) Email:[email protected] Criminal Justice M.S. Criminal Justice/Homeland Security Weeding, Jennifer (2019) Medico-Legal Death Investigators School, St. Math and Statistics Louis University PhD. (Statistics), Montana State University M.S., Statistics, Montana State University

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B.S., Montana State University email: [email protected] Office: 127 Phone: 406.344.9435 Brockel, Sarah (2017) Email: [email protected] Assistant VP of Advancement M.P.A., Montana State University – Billings Wheeler, Jennifer (2016) B.A., Montana State University – Billings Art Office: NA (Off Campus) M.F.A., Western Connecticut State University email: [email protected] B.F.A., Western Connecticut State University Office: UC127 Buettner, Amanda (2019) Phone: 406.377.9474 Assistant Director Culinary Services email: [email protected] Office: Cafeteria Staff (Professional and Classified) email: [email protected]

Cela, Suela (2013) Beach, Justin (2018) Enrollment Management Director Financial Aid Director M.P.A., University of Montana M.Ed., Abilene Christian University B.S., B.A., University of Nebraska B.A., Montana State University-Bozeman Office: 119 Office: 104 Phone: 406.377.9419 Phone: 406.377.9410 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Copp, Ashton (2018) Bilbrey, Kristin (2017) Human Resources Assistant Accounts Receivable Assistant A.A., Dickinson State University Office: 105A Office: 111 Phone: 406.377.9423 Phone: 406.377.9430 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

Boysun, Jeana (2018) Engle, Sara (2018) Maintenance Technician Director of Workforce Development A.A., Dawson Community College B.S., American Intercontinental University Office: 024 A.S., North Dakota State College of Science Phone: 406.377.9451 Office: 109 email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9441

email: [email protected] Boysun, Virginia (2010)

Registrar Fleming, McKinna (2019) B.S., Montana State University, Billings Assistant Director of Recruiting Office: 132 A.A., Miles Community College Phone: 406.377.9404 Office: 109 email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9419

Email: [email protected] Brandt, Julie (2017)

Admissions Specialist Harp, Dennis (2018) Office: 101 Executive Director DC Foundation Phone: 406.377.9400

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M.A., Hardin Simmons University M.BA, Wayne State College B.A., Mount Mary College B.A., Youth Ministry A.A., Dawson Community College Office: Commons or 145 Office: 113 Phone: 406.377.9455 (Commons) or 377.9465 Phone: 406.377.9425 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Legato, Troy (1999) Huseby, Tyrell (2019) Maintenance Technician Information Technology Generalist A.A., Dawson Community College A.S.. Dawson Community College Office: 024 Office: 149 Phone: 406.377.9451 Phone: 406.377.9421 email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Malkuch, Casey (2007) Johnson, Randi (2016) Head Maintenance Engineer Assistant to President Office: 024 A.A.S., National College Phone: 406.377.9451 Office: 122 email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9401 email: [email protected] McKeen, Michelle (2015) Manager, Buc’s Brew Johnson, Tami (2015) A.S., Oregon Culinary Institute Tutor; Assistant Softball Coach Office: TC197 B.S., Talladega College Phone: 406.377.9439 Office: L112 email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9424 email: [email protected] Mittelstaed, Denise (2016) Campus Store/Buc’s Brew; Maintenance Tech: Kaufman, Erin (2019) Beautification Assistant to the Vice President of Academic and email: [email protected] Student Affairs Office: L131 North Wolfe, Sarah (2019) Phone: 406.377.9405 Associate Director of Enrollment Email: [email protected] M.S., Central Washington University B.A., Western Washington University Lagmay, Romeo (2014) Office: 119 Sports Information Director Phone: 406.377.9419 M.A., Slippery Rock University Email: [email protected] B.A., California State University-Dominquez Hills A.A., Feather River Community College Olberding, Janelle (2018) Office: TC106 Director Marketing/PR Phone: 406.377.9450 M.A., Norwich University email: [email protected] B.A., University of Montana Office: 131 Langlois, Jon (2019) Phone: 406.377.9444 Associate Dean of Student Success email: [email protected]

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Electrical Apprenticeship, North Dakota State Peterson, Joe (2015) College of Science Athletic Director Office: 024 M.Ed., Northwest State University Phone: 406.377.9451 B.S., Rocky Mountain College email: [email protected] A.S., Dawson Community College Office: TC113 Ulrich, Jordan (2018) Phone: 406.377.9459 Enrollment Management: Online Specialist email: [email protected] B.S., Montana State University-Bozeman Office: 101 Powell, Kristi (1992) Phone: 406.377.9411 Campus Store Manager email: [email protected] A.S., Western Montana College A.A.S., Dawson Community College Vashus, Todd (2006) Office: TC110 Maintenance Technician Phone: 406.377.9457 Office: 024 email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9451 email: [email protected] Reed, Tammy (2008) Assistant Business Manager Winchell, Alex (2019) Office: 105C Controller Phone: 406.377.9402 B.S., Montana State University email: [email protected] Office: 105A Phone: 406.377. Roe, Mark (2018) Email: [email protected] Director of Information Technology M.S., Capella University Wright, Paige (2018) B.A., University of Las Vegas Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach I A.A.S., Great Basin College M.S., Minot State University Office: 149 B.A., California University of Pennsylvania Phone: 406.377.9422 Office: 024 email: [email protected] Phone: 406.377.9451 email: [email protected] Shikwambi, Shamani (2019) Dean of Academics Wynne, Jane (2006) Ph.D., M.A., University of Northern Iowa ABE Director B.A., Concordia College B.S.VICOED,/Teaching Certification, Western A.A., Waldorf College Washington University Office: 132 Office: 020 Phone: 406.377.94 Phone: 406.377.9448 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]

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WUE

Tuition $186 $372 $558 $774 $930 $1116 $1302 $1488 $1674 $1860 $2046 $2232 $2418 $2604 $2790

Fees $57 $114 $171 $228 $285 $342 $399 $456 $513 $570 $627 $684 $741 $798 $855

5 86 67 48 91 72

81 62 43 24 629 810 353 534 715

90

Total $1 $3 $5 $7 $ $10 $12 $14 $1 $1 $19 $21 $2 $2 $2

Tuition $124 $248 $372 $496 $620 $744 $868 $992 $1116 $1240 $1364 $1488 $1612 $1736 $1860

GEM

Out of District/ District/ Out of

Fees $57 $114 $171 $228 $285 $342 $399 $456 $513 $570 $627 $684 $741 $798 $855

Dawson Community College 2019 College Dawson Community

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9 8 6 4 61 9 77

87 45 419 548 806

25 51 903 1032 1935

Total $12 $ $3 $ $6 $77 $ $ $11 $12 $1 $1 $16 $1 $

District

-

Tuition $72 $144 $216 $288 $360 $432 $504 $576 $648 $720 $792 $864 $936 $1008 $1080

In

Fees $57 $114 $171 $228 $285 $342 $399 $456 $513 $570 $627 $684 $741 $798 $855

CR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 and Above

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