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MIN 401 - Mine Design Surface 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
A senior-level design course incorporating the principles of previous mining and engineering courses. Phases of this economic design covered are development, equipment selection and productivity. Engineering economy of all designs is considered. Laboratory design problems involve the integration of the knowledge gained in previous courses within and outside the department.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 305 , MIN 310 , and EGEN 325 ; senior standing. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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MIN 403 - The Precious Metals & Diamond Market 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
Examines the roles of the precious metals in industry, investments and monetary reserves, the market structure and trading methods. Examines commercial and investment role of diamonds, and market structure and control.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Course offered on demand.
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MIN 405 - Mine Design Underground 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
Incorporates the unit operations of mining into the design of mining systems. Phases of mine design covered are plant layout, planning development openings, selection of a mining method and equipment, and economic analysis.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 305 , and EGEN 325 ; junior or senior standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 408 - Valuation of Mineral Properties 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course presents engineering principles of examining and establishing values of mineral deposits. Includessampling, calculation of ore reserves, cost estimation, project evaluation criteria, and taxation. A mine valuation project is required.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 325 & Senior standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 410 - Minerals & Economic Development 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Applies basic economic principles to examining the role of minerals in the economies of various nations, particularly the LDC’s. Market structures, mineral ownership and tax policies and development objectives are studied.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or Consent of Instructor; ECNS 201 ; EGEN 325 . Course offered on demand.
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MIN 414 - Advanced Mine Planning 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
Modern mining operation success is driven by an adequate mine plan including a detailed mine design, schedule and cost estimate. This graduate level course expands on the planning principles presented in other mining courses and incorporates additional detailed techniques.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 310
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MIN 418 - Ore Reserve Estimation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers classical and geostatistical ore reserve estimation methods and computerized techniques for ore body modeling. A major project is assigned for the student to make a computerized ore reserve model of a deposit suitable for mine design purposes.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 332 . Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 425 - Rock Fragmentation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course is designed to give students the tools needed in order to function as a blasting engineer in an operating mine. The course provides information pertaining to explosives safety, drilling methods, explosives, blasting techniques, and rock fragmentation in development and production of both surface and underground mining applications.
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MIN 430 - Aggregate Mine Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Thorough coverage of the production of aggregate, including economic considerations, aggregate properties and testing, environmental and public concerns, permitting, extraction and processing, transportation, aggregrate applications, and aggregrate sampling.
Course offered on demand.
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MIN 444 - Environmental Management & Design Of Mines 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course covers pertinent laws and regulations pertaining to the mine permitting process. Emphasis is placed on technologies and systems design for site specific environmental protection and operations environmental management. Economic impacts will be considered as part of each design component. Electronic permitting will be incorporated into the process.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 456 - Mine Ventilation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lab.)
Covers the study and application of the principles of environmental control in mines through design and regulation of natural and mechanical ventilation.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 335 , EGEN 324 Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 458 - Mine Management 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Reviews the managerial functions of planning, organizing, motivating, directing and controlling. Key management concepts are considered.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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MIN 467 - Geomechanics I 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 3 Lab)
This course is an introduction to geotechnical engineering from a rock mechanics viewpoint. Topics of prime interest include stress-strain relationships, engineering properties of rocks and rock masses, the behavior of stresses around underground openings, field instrumentation, and basic rock mechanics design considerations for underground and surface mines.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 305 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 472 - Mine Design - Coal 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
Covers surface and underground coal mining methods incorporating the principles of previous mining and engineering courses, including ore reserve estimation, mine layout and design, unit operations, equipment selection, blasting, ventilation, planning, permitting, and engineering economics. A coal mine design project is performed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing or consent of the instructor.
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MIN 475 - Tunneling & Underground Construction 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course will cover the most significant aspects of tunnel and underground construction in hard rock and soft ground, including site investigation, design, construction techniques, ground support design, tunnel utilities, construction sequencing and scheduling, and costs.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 305 , EGEN 325 and at least Junior Standing
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MIN 480 - Maintenance Planning & Scheduling 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the procedures, techniques, strategies and methodologies required to manage maintenance planning & scheduling effectively. The course explores the interactions between various departments to support maintenance and the framework of a well-defined maintenance program.
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MIN 490 - Undergraduate Research (Variable)
This course is designed for students involved in directed research projects and is required for participants in the Undergraduate Research Program (URP). This course can be repeated. Students will be required to prepare a formal paper and present their results. A faculty member must advise the project. Pending the number of credits taken, graduation requirements, and as demanded of the research advisor, other requirements may be needed. To participate in URP, students must submit a proposal for a research project to the Undergraduate Research Committee and meet other requirements as listed in URP guidelines. Proposals are evaluated competitively and winners will receive a stipend. URP participants must register for this class in the Spring for at least one credit in order to present their findings in the annual Undergraduate Research Conference. A call for proposals is made at the beginning of the Spring Semester. Another call may be offered in the Fall Semester.
Course generally offered year round.
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MIN 498 - Internship In Mining Engineering 1 credit
For academic work done in conjunction with an approved work experience related to the Mining Engineering degree program. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and/or department Internship Coordinator to determine the availability of appropriate work experiences and the specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and Consent of Instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Course offered on demand.
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MIN 499W - Mine Design Project 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A capstone design course for seniors in Mining Engineering. Students will be assigned a design project related to mining to complete during the semester. The course grade will depend on the performance shown on the design project. Readings and exercises will be assigned as needed to implement design procedures needed for the design project.
Prerequisite(s): WRIT 321W and within two semesters of graduation. Students may be able to subsitute GEOE 499W for MIN 499W. Must get advisor approval. Satisfies upper division Writing core. Course generally offered second semester.
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MIN 500 - Advanced Studies In Mineral Economics 3 credits (Hrs: 1 Lec., 5 Lab)
Economic studies of selected mineral commodities and related policy issues. Intended to allow advanced students the opportunity to pursue topics of particular interest, under guidance, but emphasizing self-initiative.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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MIN 502 - Mineral Forecasting & Econometrics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines the techniques commonly used in forecasting the supply, demand and price of mineral commodities, such as least-squares regressions, moving averages, curve smoothing, etc. Covers econometric techniquessuch as multiple regression and simultaneous equation models, and key factors such as auto-correlation, multicolinearity, lagged variables, and hypothesis testing.
Course offered on demand.
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MIN 503 - International Mineral Economics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examines the theory of international trade, growth and constraints of trade, economic integration, national accounting for balance of trade, foreign exchange and international monetary arrangements. Case studies and illustrative examples are drawn from the mineral industries.
Prerequisite(s): ECNS 202 , ECNS 201 ; M.EC 4000 . Course offered on demand.
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MIN 504 - Mineral Resource Economics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course deals with static and dynamic theories of depletion, long and short term benefits and costs to society of mineral exploitation, and the formulation of long run costs and prices.
Prerequisite(s): M.EC 4000 ; Senior or graduate standing; Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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MIN 505 - Mineral Policy & Taxation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course examines the formulation and implementation of policies towards mineral exploration, production, exports and imports. Mineral structures, including the Added Profits Tax, and their impacts are examined. Examples are drawn from the Less Developed Countries (LDC’s), industrialized nations, and selected States.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 325 ; M.EC 4000 ; Senior or graduate standing; Consent of Instructor. Course offered on demand.
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MIN 510 - Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Application of economic analysis techniques using computer spreadsheets in the comparison of engineering alternatives. Alternatives include lease vs. buy, major rebuild vs. new, optimum replacement life, project evaluation, optimum fleet sizing. A case study approach.
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 325 . Course offered on demand.
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MIN 514 - Advanced Mine Planning 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
Modern mining operation success is driven by an adequate mine plan including a detailed mine design, schedule and cost estimate. This graduate level course expands on the planning principles presented in other mining courses and incorporates additional detailed techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval required.
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MIN 544 - Environmental Management and Design of Mines 3 Hrs: 3 Lec
This course covers pertinent laws and regulations pertaining to the mine permitting process. Emphasis is placed on technologies and systems design for site specific environmental protection and operations environmental management. Economic impacts will be considered as part of each design component. Students will perform and environmental design project.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 560 - Mine Management II 3 3 lecture
A special study of mining engineering management that builds on MIN458. Seminar format, with assigned reading to foster initiative and originality. A final written report will be required.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, or consent of the instructor Graduate
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MIN 572 - Mine Design - Coal 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
Covers surface and underground coal mining methods incorporating the principles of previous mining and engineering courses, including ore reserve estimation, mine layout and design, unit operations, equipment selection, blasting, ventilation, planning, permitting, and engineering economics. A coal mine design project is performed.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or consent of instructor.
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MIN 575 - Tunneling & Underground Construction 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will cover the most significant aspects of tunnel and underground construction in hard rock and soft ground, including site investigation, design, construction techniques, ground support design, tunnel utilities, construction sequencing and scheduling, and costs.
Prerequisite(s): Recommended preparation MIN 467 or ECIV 486 . Course generally offered 1st semester.
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MIN 5090 - Geomechanics II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Extends exposure to rock mechanics from that given in MIN 467 . Topics such as mechanical support, pillar design, subsidence, caving, blasting, and modeling in mine design are considered.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 467 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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MIN 5120 - Simulation Of Engineering Systems 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Application of computer software packages and a simulation language to evaluate system alternatives. Comprehensive evaluation of what-if alternativessuch as increased and reduced required demand on the system and the overall effect to system NPV. Evaluation of the analysis tools used in the course for strengths and shortfalls, e.g., cost, learning curve and overall effectiveness.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 305 . Course offered on demand.
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MIN 5180 - Advanced Geostatistics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Covers advanced topics in geostatistics such as nonlinear estimation methods and conditional simulation. Includes both theory and practical application.
Course offered on demand.
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MIN 5200 - Finite Element Method in Geomechanics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Introduces the finite element method and elasticity as applied to underground opening design and other structural problems. The principles of elasticity are introduced and/or reviewed where appropriate, depending upon the background of the students. Various finite element codes are evaluated and utilized.
Prerequisite(s): MIN 467 or Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MIN 5300 - Aggregate Mine Design 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Thorough coverage of the production of aggregate, including economic considerations, aggregate properties and testing, environmental and public concerns, permitting, extraction and processing, transportation, aggregrate applications, and aggregrate sampling.
Course offered on demand.
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MIN 5500 - GPS Surveying 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Application of high resolution GPS for surveying. Theory and application of static GPS methods for baseline determination and real-time kinematics methods for rapid determination of position will be presented.
Prerequisite(s): . Course offered on demand.
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MIN 5610 - Design & Construction Of Dump Sites 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Design and construction of mine waste dumps, leach pads, tailings impoundments and similar structures.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate status. Course generally offered 1st semester.
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MIN 5940 - Mining Engineering Seminar 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
Current mining literature and mining research are discussed. Oral presentation is required. This seminar may meet with those in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Geology or Petroleum.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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MIN 5970 - Special Problems (Variable)
A special study of a particular phase of mining engineering. Supervision is to be kept to a minimum in order to foster initiative and originality. A written report of accomplishments is required.
Course offered on demand.
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MIN 5990 - Thesis Research (Variable)
An original problem is selected by the student, with the approval of the department, and is pursued until the results permit the writing and submission of a thesis.
Course generally offered year round.
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MIN 6970 - Special Topics (Variable)
Individual problems suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each problem.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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MIN 6990 - Dissertation (Variable)
Doctoral dissertation research activities.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. Course generally offered both semesters.
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MPEM 5010 - Entrepreneurship & Economic Feasibility (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The purpose of this course is to help engineers understand the basic concepts of marketing, business organization, management accounting, business finance, and financial feasibility analysis of new business ventures and of new project proposals in established firms.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5020 - Project & Engineering Management (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
(Core) Fundamental principles of engineering project management including planning, scheduling, controlling, and budgeting. Engineering management aspects of human resources including organizational design, group dynamics, leadership, motivation, and performance evaluation.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5030 - Legal Issues Related To MPEM (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course evaluates processes involved in patents, contracts. The course also will include management regulations related to project engineering, and regulations related to environmental issues.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5040 - Financial Management Of Technological Enterprises (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Investigation of the sources and uses of funds, cash and working capital management, capital budgeting and administration of debt and equity in technological enterprises.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. (GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5050 - Management, Economics, & Accounting (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The course will provide an introduction to financial and managerial accounting concepts with an emphasis on the use rather than the preparation of financial statements. The course will also introduce the interpretation and application of economic theory in the firm. The course will use accounting and economic information to address the strategy, structure, and performanc.
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MPEM 5060 - Advanced Management Seminar (Core) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
A capstone study of business policy and strategic management facilitated by case presentations and guest lectures. This course is built on three pedagogical pillars; text, cases, and practical insights from senior management practitioners.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. (GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5100 - Pollution Prevention (Elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The course familiarizes the student with local, national and worldwide pollution prevention strategies. Preferred approaches are examined such as source reduction, recycling, and treatment.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5110 - Energy Conversion (Elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Application of thermodynamic principles to the analysis of energy conversion processes. Topics include but are not limited to steam power generation, cogeneration, internal combustion engines, refrigeration, air conditioning, heat transfer, heat recovery systems and alternative or renewable energy conversion processes. Cross-listed as EELE 321 .
Prerequisite(s): EGEN 324 or Consent of Instructor. (GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5120 - Application & Design Of Industrial Experiments (Elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Statistical analysis applied to experiments in engineering and industry. Experimental designs and analyses for a wide variety of problems; EVOP and response and surface analyses.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5130 - Hazardous Waste Engineering (Elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Examination of the technologies, regulations, political and environmental impacts of hazardous wastes. Management approached are developed through fundamental studies of case histories.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5140 - Systems Safety & Management (Elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course covers practical techniques of systems safety analysis for identifying and assessing hazards, systematic approaches for managing risk reduction programs, and application of nine risk reduction strategies to the diverse hazards encountered in industry. Emphasis is on hazards addressed in the occupational safety and health field.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5150 - Information Technology for Managers (Elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
An introduction to Information Technology and Computer-based Information Systems for managing enterprises, organizations, and projects. The course gives a hands on experience of using IT for management tasks and a basic understanding of computer hardware, software, database technology, telecommunications network, organizational and managerial support systems. It also provides a basic knowledge of planning, developing, and managing information systems with hands on experience.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5160 - Managerial Communication For Project Managers (Elective) 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course gives working professionals the opportunity to improve their ability to communicate effectively as project managers. Students examine and practice the communication strategies and skills that are essential for success in project engineering management settings. The course goals are to improve understanding and ability to: (1) apply appropriate communication strategies; (2) practice managerial writing and presentation skills; and (3) understand and respond effectively to cross-cultural and corporate communication issues from within the framework of project management.
(GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MPEM 5900 - Special Projects (Variable)
Individual projects suitable for graduate study are assigned. Students submit written and oral reports for each project.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Instructor. (GRADUATE) Course offered on demand.
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MT 0220 - Employment Strategies 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
Students learn the skills necessary to find and obtain employment. Topics will include writing resumes, letters of application, and follow-up letters; a discussion of possible job sources; and interviewing techniques.
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MT 1016 - College Success 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
This course is designed to teach students how to have a successful college experience both academically and personally. The focus will be on the development of practical knowledge and skills to assist students towards that goal. Topics include communication skills, critical thinking skills, test taking, time planning, study techniques, community and campus resources, and managing the personal and relationship issues that face many college students. Students may use this course as free elective toward any undergraduate degree.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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MTSI 500 - Survey of Materials Science and Engineering 1 credit (Hrs: 1 Lec.)
A two-semester, seminar-format overview of Materials Science, with some units focusing on the specialty/niche areas of the MUS/MatSci Ph.D. program and introducing students to the faculty and research on the three campuses. Other professional-development content, such as research ethics, is included. Primarily distance/e-participation with different sessions organized and hosted at the three campuses. One face-to-face session at each campus each semester would bring students and faculty together for lab tours.
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MTSI 501 - Bonding, Structure & Defects 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
How do structure and bonding at a microscopic level lead to macroscopic material properties? Topics include treatment of ionic and covalent bonding; quantum mechanical foundation of the cohesion and properties of solids and the evolution of band structure; three dimensional crystallography including point groups, stereographic projections, Bravais lattices, space groups and representative crystal structures; and study of the electronic and mechanical properties of materials and the effects of point, line, and planar defects in crystalline solids.
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MTSI 502 - Function & Application 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
How are materials designed and synthesized to achieve specific functional applications? Topics include crystalline solids; amorphous materials (such as glasses); polymers; colloids; liquid crystals; magnetic materials and piezoelectric materials; and basis of the properties and performance of common devices, such as transistors, magnetic storage media, and optical fibers, where combinations of materials and specific geometries yield the properties that make the device useful. The intent is for content taught in Semester 1 to be put into practice, introducing students to principles of “rational material design.”
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MTSI 503 - Optical, Electronic, & Magnetic properties of Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Establish for the functional properties of materials (primarily optical, electrical, magnetic and chemical) emerge from the fundamental internactions between the atoms.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or consent of instructor.
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MTSI 511 - Thermodynamics of Materials 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
Advanced thermodynamic principles in the context of materials science; solution thermodynamics, multi-phase mixing, entropy, and equilibria; state functions and free energies; statistical thermodynamics, including ensembles, lattices, and phase transitions.
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MTSI 512 - Kinetics and Transformation 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
The mechanisms controlling the rates of structural/chemical changes and reactions in materials. The course examines quantitative diffusion theory and practical applications. The course considers nucleation and growth as a mechanism for phase transformations. The course then looks at examples of the application of phase transformations in materials processing.
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MTSI 551 - Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques I 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
A two-semester laboratory-based survey providing experience with the common qualitative and quantitative characterization and analytical tools used in materials science and engineering. Techniques include scattering, diffraction, microscopy (optical, electron, tunneling, etc.), optical, thermal, mass spectrometry, NMR, and other techniques. An important emphasis of this course sequence will be teaching students how to select the characterization/analysis tools appropriate to the research project, use the instruments effectively, and analyze and evaluate the data that result from the different types of measurements. Relevant data from actual materials systems (acquired from instrumentation at any one of the three campuses) will serve as the platform for discussing the basis (theory) of the instrument and assessing instrumental capabilities and limitations. Specific instrumentation and methods featured each semester are selected to complement the topics in Advanced Materials Science I/II.
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MTSI 552 - Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques II 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
A two-semester laboratory-based survey providing experience with the common qualitative and quantitative characterization and analytical tools used in materials science and engineering. Techniques include scattering, diffraction, microscopy (optical, electron, tunneling, etc.), optical, thermal, mass spectrometry, NMR, and other techniques. An important emphasis of this course sequence will be teaching students how to select the characterization/analysis tools appropriate to the research project, use the instruments effectively, and analyze and evaluate the data that result from the different types of measurements. Relevant data from actual materials systems (acquired from instrumentation at any one of the three campuses) will serve as the platform for discussing the basis (theory) of the instrument and assessing instrumental capabilities and limitations. Specific instrumentation and methods featured each semester are selected to complement the topics in Advanced Materials Science I/II.
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MTSI 595 - Materials Science and Engineering Problems (Practicum) 1-3 1-3
Student and instructor will agree on subject matter that that relates to a specific aspect of materials science and engineering and is suitable for graduate study at the M.S. or Ph.D. level. The student is required to submit a written report or a formal “out-of-field” research proposal and present it to an audience of faculty and graduate students.
Graduate
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MTSI 689 - Pre-Exam Dissertation 1 to 12 credits (Hrs: 1 to 12 Lec)
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MTSI 690 - Dissertation 1 to 12 credits (Hrs: 1 to 12 Lec)
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MTSI 695 - Materials Science and Engineering Problems (Practicum) 1-3 1-3
Student and instructor will agree on subject matter that that relates to a specific aspect of materials science and engineering and is suitable for graduate study at the M.S. or Ph.D. level. The student is required to submit a written report or a formal “out-of-field” research proposal and present it to an audience of faculty and graduate students.
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MUSI 101 - Enjoyment of Music 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course surveys the artistic and musical creations of Europe from the Greeks through the 20th Century. Students will study the evolution of artistic and musical styles in their cultural context as both European music and the visual arts responded to the same cultural influences.
Course generally offered 2nd semester.
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MUSI 108 - Orchestra: TECH Symphony 1 credit (Hrs: 2 Lab)
String, woodwind, brass, or percussion players who are qualified to play in the Butte Symphony can receive credit by attending rehearsals (15-16) and performing in two concerts. This provides an opportunity to play standard orchestral repertory with a community group of professional and amateur musicians.
Course generally offered both semesters.
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MUSI 112 - Choir: Tech 1 credit (Hrs: 2 Lab)
Training is given in singing and appreciation of folk, semi-classical and classical music. Chorus meets two hours weekly in addition to public appearances as scheduled.
May be repeated for credit. Course generally offered both semesters.
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MUSI 114 - Band: Tech 1 credit (Hrs: 2 Lab)
Offers a cultural opportunity for students with band skills to continue study in music. Approximately 20 meetings are held, half of which are devoted to study and rehearsal of swinging pop music, college songs, Dixie Land pops, and marches. The remaining meetings involve performances at ball games, convocations, concerts, and parades.
May be repeated for credit. Course generally offered both semesters.
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NRSG 106 - Nursing Assistant Course 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 2 Lab)
Through caring, communication, professionalism, and critical thinking, this course will give the student the basic knowledge and competencies required in order to provide patient care as a nursing assistant in both the acute and long-term care settings. This course includes a didactic portion which is web-based, delivered via Moodle and a face to face lab portion. Students have the opportunity to take the Montana Headmaster Test to become Certified Nurse Assistants in MT.
Course generally offered year round.
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NRSG 107 - Perspectives in Professional Nursing 2 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec.)
This course is designed to introduce and explore the profession of Nursing and healthcare organizations related to Nursing. Emphasis is also placed on the development of nurses and essential skills required to be successful.
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NRSG 210 - Foundations of Professional Nursing 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 2 Lab)
The intent of this course is to offer a comprehensive coverage of basic nursing concepts and application of the skills and techniques required for nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in the health care delivery system with an introduction to the physical and psychosocial assessments of the client. The nursing process is utilized throughout the course. Students will examine the importance of health promotion and disease prevention for the client and family. This course provides an introduction to the principals of medication administration and documentation practices. Therapeutic communication is emphasized as well as how the basic caring theories of Jean Watson and Patricia Benner impact nursing. Learning experiences are provided in the classroom, simulation, laboratory and healthcare agencies.
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NRSG 215 - Assessment and Health Promotion 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 1 Lab)
This course utilizes a body systems approach in teaching basic assessment skills on clients throughout the life span. The primary focus of this course is on normal health assessment findings, with recognition of abnormal variations. This course emphasizes the skills required to complete a comprehensive health assessment and physical examination. Data collection through comprehensive history taking and physical assessment is emphasized. Utilization of assessment findings in clinical decision making is discussed throughout the course, using the nursing process as a guide. The student’s learning experience will be enhanced by hands-on experiences in the lab and beginning experiential utilization of newly learned assessment skills in the clinical setting.
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NRSG 230 - Nursing Pharmacology 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course is designed to introduce basic pharmacological principles to nursing students utilizing the nursing process. The course is organized according to body systems and drug classifications. A holistic perspective will be emphasized to clearly demonstrate special considerations in patient education. Emphasis will also be placed on how to access relevant pharmacological information to ensure patient safety in medication administration.
Acceptance into the RN clinicals.
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NRSG 256 - Pathophysiology 3 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec.)
This course builds upon previous knowledge gained from anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and microbiology. It provides the student the opportunity to examine basic to complex pathophysiological concepts and its clinical relevance in the care and treatment of clients across the life span. The most common pathophysiologic alterations according to body systems will be discussed along with evidenced-based treatment modalities.
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NRSG 266 - Managing Client Care 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 2 Clinical)
This course covers topics related to integrated nursing care of individual clients and groups of clients as well as basic principles related to supervision of nursing practice and management of resources. Topics include role differentiation among care providers; organization and prioritization; delegation, supervision and appropriate practice/practice settings; management of the needs of individual and groups of clients; management of health care resources. Additionally the course helps the student integrate didactic content from all other nursing courses and will help the student in her or his transition from the student role to the role of the Registered Nurse. Students examine legal/ethical issues in nursing; values clarification, conflict resolution and consensus building and effective communication techniques in the employment setting. Licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) preparation and process are also included as a component of the course. The preceptor-based clinical component allows the student to function in the role of a registered nurse while working one-on-one with a designated RN preceptor.
Prerequisite(s): NRSG 262 ; Corequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in NRSG 252 , NRSG 254 .
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NRSG 301 - Nursing in the Community 5 credits (Hrs.53 Lec)
This course will provide the student with an opportunity to apply the nursing process to the care of communities. The course explores concepts in population-focused interdisciplinary care, levels of prevention and levels of practice (individual/ family, systems, and communities). Health status indicators for Montana counties and the Healthy People 2020 national health care agenda are researched. Basic concepts of environmental health, emergency preparedness, economics, and epidemiology are discussed. Students explore community coalitions and work groups that interface with vulnerable at risk populations in the community.
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NRSG 302 - Nursing in the Community Clinical 1 credits (Hrs. 1 Lab)
This clinical experience includes community health preceptor based learning, a home visit program, and health promotion at several community sites.
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NRSG 308 - Nursing for Healthy Aging 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 1 Lab)
The intent of this course is to introduce the students to the skill and knowledge needed to provide nursing care to aging clients. Topics include: current trends (including legal and ethical issues) in gerontological nursing, developmental stages and transitions associated with aging, expected age-related physiological changes and assessment findings, recognition and management of acute and chronic illnesses that commonly occur in the older adult population, health promotion and end-of-life issues and care.
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NRSG 312 - Mgmt of Adults with Common Health Alterations 7 credits (Hrs: 4 Lec, 3 Lab)
This course prepares the student to care for clients experiencing common well defined health alterations. The course emphasizes integration of physiological, psychological, and sociocultural concepts in nursing care of individuals with common health alterations. Students are introduced to evidence based practice and incorporate practice guidelines and interdisciplinary collaboration to maximize health outcomes including health prevention.
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NRSG 313 - Mgmt of the Adult with Complex Health Alterations 4 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 2 Lab)
This course focuses on the continued development of nursing competence related to the planning and managing care for individuals and families with complex health alterations. The course emphasizes integration of physiological, psychological, and sociocultural concepts in nursing care of individuals with critical health conditions. Students incorporate evidence-based practice guidelines and interdisciplinary collaboration to maximize health outcomes including health promotion, maintenance and primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Comprehensive nursing care for patients with a wide range of disorders will be addressed.
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NRSG 315 - Evidence Based Practice 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course will introduce the baccalaureate nursing student to the research process by using an evidence based approach. Emphasis is placed on gaining competency in accessing and critically reading, evaluation, and applying research findings to nursing practice utilizing evidenced based models.
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NRSG 320 - Nursing Informatics 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
This course is an introduction to informatics focusing on applications relevant to the nursing profession. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of nursing science with computer technology and information science to support patient care and provide leadership within healthcare systems.
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NRSG 322 - Health Promotion & Education 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
This course will prepare the student to shift focus from illness to wellness and health promotion, focusing on disease prevention and education. Course content will include theories of learning, assessment of learning needs, and developing and evaluating teaching strategies. Focus will be on wellness and health promotion interventions and education across the lifespan for all patient populations.
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NRSG 325 - Advanced Health Assessment 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec., 1 Lab)
Advanced Health Assessment integrates and builds on the education and skills gained during previous course work. Post-Licensure students will enhance their assessment techniques by this course emphasizing analysis, synthesis, and documentation of assessment data as a foundation for providing holistic nursing care.
Prerequisite(s): RN Licensure or instructor consent.
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NRSG 326 - Complex Healthcare Needs 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
This course will focus on patient centered nursing care of individuals with multiple comorbidity health and illness needs. The application of evidence based practice concepts from pathophysiological, pharmacological and psychosocial nursing is discussed. The impact of multiple comorbidity illness and injury of individuals and their families is explored.
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NRSG 330 - Mental Health Nursing 4 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec, 1.5 Lab)
This course will explore a holistic approach to the factors associated with mental health and underlying psychiatric disorders. Focus will be on the nursing care of the client with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. The clinical experience will provide an opportunity to explore psychotherapeutic management of special populations along the continuum of mental health care.
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NRSG 340 - Transitional Care 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
The intent of this course is to prepare future BSN prepared nurses to ensure the coordination and continuity of health care of patients who transfer between different locations or different levels of health care within the same location. Innovative nursing models to promote effective transitional care reflecting best practices will be explored.
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NRSG 344 - Family Nursing 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec)
This course is will introduce the student to Family Nursing by applying family concepts to clinical practice. Students will be introduced to theories and models to understand the impact of families on professional and personal relationships. Students will use theories and models to develop nursing strategies while promoting the health of families.
Prerequisite(s): RN Licensure.
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NRSG 351 - Advanced Concepts and Clinical Reasoning 3 credits (Hrs: 2 Lec, 1 Lab)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with both simulated and lab experience in the application of theoretical concepts and skills related to adults with complex, multisystem alterations in health. The student will utilize evidence based practice in analyzing multiple interrelating nursing concepts. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, clinical judgment are integrated to provide safe, quality care.
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NRSG 361W - Global Nursing 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
This course will examine the foundations of healthcare policy, the financial structure of healthcare systems, and the regulatory environments that impact nursing practice and patient care. This course will also analyze current and emerging global health priorities, including emerging infectious diseases, poverty, health inequity, health systems reforms, and major global initiatives for disease prevention and health promotion. This course meets the upper level writing requirement.
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NRSG 405 - Pediatrics Nursing 4 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec, 1.5 Lab)
The purpose of the course is to integrate knowledge derived from biological, psychological, social sciences, humanities, and nursing in understanding and promoting normal growth and development and in providing safe and competent care to children and families. Evidence-based practice regarding nursing care and treatment modalities of common and complex pediatric diseases/disorders will be discussed.
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NRSG 407 - Integrated Health Assessment 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)
Integrated Health Assessment assimilates and builds on the education and skills gained during previous nursing course work. Pre-Licensure students will enhance their assessment skills by learning to integrate health assessment data as a foundation for providing holistic nursing care.
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NRSG 415 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family 4 credits (Hrs: 2.5 Lec, 1.5 Lab)
This course focuses on the periods of pregnancy, labor and birth in the childbearing family. Normal pregnancy, labor and birth concepts as well as care of the pregnancy and birth at risk will be integrated. This course prepares the professional nurse to integrate concepts learned in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment where patient outcomes are less predictable.
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NRSG 424 - Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice 3 credits (Hrs. 3 Lec)
This course will focus on the research process and the translation of research into clinical practice. Students explore and evaluate current nursing evidence-based knowledge. Emphasis is placed on gaining competency in accessing and critically reading, evaluation, and applying research findings to nursing practice utilizing evidenced based models.
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