Montana State University Billings College of Technology 2009-2010 Catalog Montana State University Billings College of Technology 3803 Central Avenue Billings, Montana 59102 (406) 247-3000 www.msubillings.edu/cot 2009-2010 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 ..................................... 13 facilities. The New Student Services Office is available to Adult Learners....................................................................... 14 assist you with tours. Admissions & Registration .................................................... 16 Arrangements can be made by Student Tuition & Fees .......................................................... 28 calling (406) 247-3000. Financial Aid & Scholarships ................................................ 32 We are here to help Student Affairs & Student Support Services .......................... 36 and serve you Academic Affairs .................................................................. 44 We look forward to helping you Academic Foundations Requirements .................................... 53 make those important decisions about your future career and the Transfer Opportunities........................................................... 61 programs that will provide you with the best education for that Academic Programs and Departments ................................... 62 career. Please feel free to call, Outreach & Community Programs ....................................... 127 stop by, or visit our website Course Descriptions ............................................................ 130 www.msubillings.edu/cot. College of Technology Faculty & Emeritus Faculty ............ 167 College of Technology Professional Staff ............................ 170 National Advisory Board ..................................................... 172 Glossary of Terms ............................................................... 176 Index ................................................................................... 179 1 Montana State University Billings College of Technology 2009-2010 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 2009-2010 Catalog University Calendar Presidents’ Day NO CLASSES OFFICES Fall Semester 2009 CLOSED .................................................... February 15 Residence Halls Open ................................ September 6 Registration for 2010 Summer Session Labor Day OFFICES CLOSED ................. September 7 Begins ........................................................ February 22 Classes Begin ............................................ September 9 Spring Break NO CLASSES ......... February 27-March 7 Late Registration Fee Applies ($40.00) .... September 11 Last Day to Drop Classes Without Penalty for Failing STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED (No Refund) .................................................. March 11 FEE PAYMENT OR SIGNED A FEE Registration for 2010 Fall Semester Begins .... March 15 STATEMENT BEFORE FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 WILL Last Day to Apply to Graduate Fall Semester BE DISENROLLED FROM CLASSES AND 2010 .............................................................. March 19 REQUIRED TO RE-REGISTER Last Day to Apply to Graduate Summer Semester 2010 Last Day for Registering/Adding (NOT attending ceremony) ............................ March 19 Classes .................................................... September 17 Spring Mini Break NO CLASSES .................. April 1-4 Last Day for Withdrawing/Dropping Classes with a Last Day to Drop a Class with Approval of Advisor and Partial Refund ......................................... September 29 Course Instructor ............................................... April 8 Columbus Day CLASSES IN SESSION OFFICES University Day NO CLASSES OFFICES OPEN (Exchanged for Friday, Nov 27) ........ October 12 OPEN ............................................................. April 23 Last Day to Drop Classes Without Instructor Final Exam Week ....................................... April 26-29 Permission (No Refund) .............................. October 27 Semester Ends ................................................. April 29 Registration for 2010 Spring Semester Final Day to Withdraw from Spring 2010 (all classes, Begins ....................................................... November 2 no refund) ....................................................... April 29 Last Day to Apply to Graduate Spring Semester Residence Halls Close ........................ 12 noon April 30 2010 .......................................................... November 6 Commencement.................................................. May 1 Last Day to Apply to Graduate Summer Semester 2010 Grades Due in the Registrar’s Office ...... 12 noon May 5 (attending ceremony) ................................. November 6 Veterans’ Day NO CLASSES OFFICES *Note: Monday-only classes Spring 2010 add 25 CLOSED................................................. November 11 minutes to each class session. Last Day to Drop a Class with Approval of Advisor and Course Instructor ..................................... November 24 Thanksgiving Holiday NO CLASSES .......................................... November 25-29 Summer Session 2010 Final Exam Week ................................ December 14-17 Schedule is subject to change. Semester Ends .......................................... December 17 First Session classes begin ................................ May 10 Final Day to Withdraw from Fall 2009 (all classes, no First Session classes end ................................... May 28 refund) ..................................................... December 17 Memorial Day NO CLASSES OFFICES Residence Halls Close ................. 12 noon December 18 CLOSED .........................................................