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Course Descriptions

This section includes a brief description of each credit course offered on a regular basis by Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology.

Each listing includes a course number, course title, number of credits awarded, prerequisites, co-requisites, term(s) offered, and course descriptions. The following letters are used to specify the term each course is offered:

Please Note: Courses scheduled for any term may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

While the terms each course is offered are shown, students should consult the Schedule of Classes published prior to registration each term for the most up-to-date information on course offerings. Courses offered on “Sufficient Demand” are indicated as such in the course descriptions.

Consult the Programs and Transfer sections of this catalog and/or an advisor for specific information about each course and which courses meet program or transfer requirements.

Internships, Independent Studies, Credit-bearing and non-credit professional and continuing education PCE) courses, Pilot courses, and Special Topics in each field of study are available as follows:

- - - 116 PCE TOPIC <INSERT SUBJECT AREA>
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)
Credit-bearing professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide students and professionals condensed courses for skills upgrades, Professional Certification requirements, and as electives for the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degrees. These courses may be eligible for financial aid for students pursuing the AA or AS degrees and are transcripted on the student’s undergraduate transcript

- - - 199 PCE TOPIC <INSERT SUBJECT AREA>
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcripted on the student’s continuing education transcript.

- - - 200 SPECIAL TOPICS <INSERT SUBJECT AREA>
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)
Special projects and independent studies are available for students by special arrangement with faculty and approved by Department Chairs. Such projects will generally be classified as advanced studies, and prerequisites may be individually required. The intent, nature, scope, and duration of the project will be determined by student/teacher collaboration. A student may earn no more than 12 credits through special projects or independent studies.

- - - 299 INTERNSHIP IN <INSERT DEGREE AREA NAME>
Credits: VARIES (Sufficient Demand)
Prerequisite: Must be in final semester of degree area, consent of instructor, and approval of department chair.

An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business, or other organization to provide a real-world, guided experience in the student’s field of study or interest. For more information, or to set up an internship, talk to your program advisor.

PILOT COURSES

Course being piloted by the College are given the number of 089, 189 or 289 until they become permanent courses. They can be variable credits depending upon the course and are taught based on sufficient demand.

- - - 089 pilot COURSE <INSERT DEGREE AREA NAME>
- - - 189 pilot COURSE <INSERT DEGREE AREA NAME>
- - - 289 pilot COURSE <INSERT DEGREE AREA NAME>

**Please note that most MSU-Great Falls College of Technology courses require you to utilize advanced technology. Examples include online research, library usage, computer communication, electronic submission of assignments, online quizzes, etc.

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