Montana State University Billings College of Technology 2010-2011 Catalog Montana State University Billings College of Technology 3803 Central Avenue Billings, Montana 59102 (406) 247-3000 www.msubillings.edu/cot 2010-2011 Catalog Table of Contents Student Services Phone Numbers ..............................................2 University Calendar ...................................................................3 Accessibility to Buildings ..........................................................5 Chancellor’s Welcome ...............................................................6 Visiting the College of Dean’s Welcome ........................................................................7 Technology Montana State University Billings’ Core Purpose, Mission, You are encouraged to visit MSU Vision, Core Values, & Strategic Initiatives ..............................8 Billings College of Technology for a tour of individual programs About the MSU Billings College of Technology ......................9 of interest and of the College's Degrees, Options, and Programs List ......................................14 facilities. The New Student Services Office is available to Adult Learners .........................................................................15 assist you with tours. Admissions & Registration ......................................................17 Arrangements can be made by Student Tuition & Fees ............................................................29 calling (406) 247-3000. Financial Aid & Scholarships ..................................................33 We are here to help Student Affairs & Student Support Services ...........................37 and serve you Academic Affairs .....................................................................45 We look forward to helping you General Education Requirements ............................................54 make those important decisions about your future career and the Transfer Opportunities .............................................................62 programs that will provide you with the best education for that Academic Programs and Departments .....................................63 career. Please feel free to call, Outreach & Community Programs ........................................131 stop by, or visit our website Course Descriptions ...............................................................133 www.msubillings.edu/cot. College of Technology Faculty & Emeritus Faculty .............176 College of Technology Professional Staff .............................179 National Advisory Board .......................................................181 Glossary of Terms ..................................................................185 Index ......................................................................................188 1 Montana State University Billings College of Technology 2010-2011 Catalog Student Services and Facilities Frequently Used Phone Numbers All numbers are area code 406 East Campus COT Campus University Drive Admissions ......................................................................... 247-3000................................... 657-2158 Academic Support Center .................................................. 247-3022................................... 657-1641 Advising ............................................................................. 247-3019................................... 657-2240 Athletics ................................................................................................................................ 657-2369 Jackets & Company West .................................................. 247-3031................................... 657-2121 Campus Security ................................................................ 697-1403................................... 657-2147 Career Services .................................................................. 247-3006................................... 657-2168 Cashier ............................................................................... 247-3002................................... 657-1709 Disability Support Services................................................ 247-3029................................... 657-2283 Financial Aid ...................................................................... 247-3004................................... 657-2188 Health Services .................................................................. 247-3027................................... 657-2153 Housing and Residential Life................................................................................................ 657-2333 Job Locator (Placement Services) ...................................... 247-3006................................... 657-1618 Library/Testing .................................................................. 247-3025................................... 657-2320 New Student Services (Admissions) .................................. 247-3000................................... 657-2158 Office for Community Involvement ..................................................................................... 895-5820 Operator ............................................................................. 247-3000................................... 657-2011 Physical Education Bldg ....................................................................................................... 657-2370 Prior Learning Assessment .................................................................................................. 657-1747 Recreational Activities .......................................................................................................... 657-2881 Retention Office ................................................................. 247-3021 Student Union & Activities ................................................................................................... 657-2387 2 Montana State University Billings College of Technology 2010-2011 Catalog University Calendar Last Day for Registering/Adding Classes ...... January 21 Fall Semester 2010 Last Day for Withdrawing/Dropping Classes with a Residence Halls Open .................................. September 5 Partial Refund ................................................ February 2 Labor Day Offices Closed ........................... September 6 Presidents’ Day NO CLASSES OFFICES Classes Begin ............................................... September 8 CLOSED ...................................................... February 21 Late Registration Fee Applies ($40.00) ..... September 10 Registration for Summer Session 2011 STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED Begins .......................................................... February 22 FEE PAYMENT OR SIGNED A FEE Spring Break NO CLASSES ......... February 26-March 6 STATEMENT BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 WILL Last Day to Drop Classes Without Instructor BE DISENROLLED FROM CLASSES AND Permission (No Refund) ................................... March 10 REQUIRED TO RE-REGISTER Registration for Fall Semester 2011Begins ...... March 14 Last Day for Registering/Adding Last Day to Apply to Graduate Fall Semester Classes ....................................................... September 16 2011 ................................................................. March 18 Last Day for Withdrawing/Dropping Classes with a Last Day to Apply to Graduate Summer Semester 2011 Partial Refund ............................................ September 28 (NOT attending ceremony) .............................. March 18 Columbus Day CLASSES IN SESSION OFFICES Last Day to Drop a Class with Approval of Advisor and OPEN (Exchanged for Friday, Nov 26) ......... October 11 Course Instructor .................................................. April 6 Last Day to Drop Classes Without Instructor Spring Mini Break NO CLASSES OFFICES Permission (No Refund) ................................ October 26 OPEN ........................................................... April 21-24 Registration for Spring Semester 2011 University Day NO CLASSES OFFICES Begins .......................................................... November 1 OPEN ................................................................. April 22 Election Day NO CLASSES OFFICES Final Exam Week ......................................... April 25-28 CLOSED...................................................... November 2 Final Day to Withdraw from Spring 2010 (all classes, Veterans’ Day NO CLASSES OFFICES no refund) ........................................................... April 28 CLOSED.................................................... November 11 Semester Ends .................................................... April 28 Last Day to Apply to Graduate Spring Semester Residence Halls Close ......................... 12 noon, April 29 2011 ........................................................... November 12 Commencement ................................................. April 30 Last Day to Apply to Graduate Summer Semester 2011 Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office ..... 12 noon, May 4 (attending ceremony) ................................. November 12 Last Day to Drop a Class with Approval of Advisor and *Note: Monday-only classes Spring 2011 add 25 Course Instructor ....................................... November 23 minutes to each class session. Thanksgiving Holiday NO CLASSES .............................................November 24-28 Final Exam Week ................................. December 13-16 Final Day to Withdraw