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For more complete information please refer to the MSU-GF 2007-2008 Catalog

Student Learning Outcomes
for MSU-Great Falls Core

MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CORE
Catalog 2008-2009

In our world of rapid economic, social, and technological change, students need a strong and broadly-based education. General education helps students achieve the intellectual integration and awareness they need to meet challenges in their personal, social, political, and professional lives. General education courses introduce great ideas and controversies in human thought and experience. A solid general education provides a strong foundation for the life-long learning that makes career goals attainable. The breadth, perspective, and rigor provided by the core curriculum helps students become educated people.

Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology’s General Education Core reflects the Montana University System’s General Education Core. As students work on the Montana University System General Education Core, they should attempt to select classes that are also required in their major. That efficient use of coursework could help students complete their degrees more quickly, since the classes could be used to satisfy both the requirements of the major and the requirements of the MUS General Education Core. After completion of core requirements students will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of major findings and ideas in a variety of disciplines.
Demonstrate understanding of methods, skills, tools and systems used in a variety of disciplines, and historical, theoretical, scientific, technological, philosophical, and ethical bases in a variety of disciplines.
Use appropriate technologies to conduct research on and communicate about topics and questions; to access, evaluate and manage information; to prepare and present their work effectively, and to meet academic, personal, and professional needs.
Demonstrate critical analysis of arguments and evaluation of an argument’s major assertions, its background assumptions, the evidence used to support its assertions, and its explanatory utility.
Understand and articulate the importance and influence of diversity within and among cultures and societies.
Understand and apply mathematical concepts and models.
Communicate effectively, through written and oral communication and through other forms as appropriate.

Montana University System Core -31 semester hours
Offered Online and On Campus.

Communications-6 credits
(Need 3 writing & 3 verbal credits)

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ENGL	121**	Composition I AND 1 of the following	3+
COLS	101	First Year Seminar	3+
COMM	130	Public Speaking	3+
COMM	135	Interpersonal Communication	3+

Mathematics--3 credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
MATH	130**	Precalculus Algebra	4+
MATH	131**	Precalculus Trigonometry	3+
MATH	150**	Math for Liberal Arts	3+
MATH	161**	College Algebra w/ Science App	3+
MATH	181**	Calculus I	4+
MATH	216**	Basic Statistics	4+

Humanities / Fine Arts--6 credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ART	101	Intro to Visual Arts	3+
ART	114	Art Fundamentals	3+
ART	140	Drawing I	3+
DE	161	Introduction to Design	3+
ENGL	114	Intro to Literature	3+
ENGL	210*	World Literature I	3+
ENGL	211*	World Literature II	3+
ENGL	217	Creative Writing	3+
HUM	242	Gender & Equality	3+
MUS	102	Fundamentals of Music	3+
MUS	210	Music Appreciation	3+
MUS	212	American Music	3+
MUS	214	World Music	3+
PHIL	101	Introduction to Philosophy	3+
PHIL	232	Basic Ethics	3+

Natural Science--7 credits - (Must include 1 lab course)

Course	No.	Title	Credits
BIO	103**	Introduction to Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	107**	Fund of Human Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	151*	Molecular & Cellular Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	152	Organismal Biology/Lab	4+
BIO	205	Personal Nutrition	3+
CHM	111*	Inorganic Chemistry/Lab	4+
CHM	131*	General Chemistry I	4+
CHM	132*	General Chemistry II	4+
GEOL	101	Introduction to Geology	4+
PHYS	110	Survey of Natural Sciences	3+
PHYS	130	Fund Physical Science Lab	4+

Social Sciences / History--6 credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ECON	102	Economics I (Macro)	3+
ECON	201	Economics II (Micro)	3+
HIST	103N	History of the U.S. I	3+
HIST	104N	History of the U.S. II	3+
HIST	106	History of Western Civ I	3+
HIST	107	History of Western Civ II	3+
HIST	210N	Montana History	3+
PSY	101	General Psychology	3+
PSY	109	Lifespan Development	3+
SOC	111	Introduction to Sociology	3+
SOC	115	Survey of Criminal Justice	3+
POLS	206	U.S. Government	3+

Cultural Diversity--3 Credits

Course	No.	Title	Credits
ANT	101	Intro to Anthropology	3+
BUS	249	Global Marketing	3+
ENGL	214N	Literature of the West	3+
HUM	244	American Cultural Values	3+
ML	121	Intro to American Sign Lang	3+
NAS	201N	Montana's American Indians	3+
NAS	215N	Native American Religious Trad	3+

CULTURAL HERITAGE OF AMERICAN INDIANS--3 CREDITS
Courses with an “N” behind the course title will fulfill the Cultural Heritage of American Indians requirement as well as a designated core area requirement.

Total Credits 31

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~Many students need preliminary math, English or biology courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.

As students work on the MUS general education core, they should attempt to elect classes that are required in their major. That efficient use of coursework could help students complete their degree more quickly, since the classes could be used to satisfy both the requirements of the major and the requirements of the MUS General Education Core.

Students should consult with the intended receiving institution to determine whether or not additional core courses may be required to satisfy that institution’s General Education Core.

Upon completion of the General Education Core, please notify the Registrar to have the core indicated on your transcript.

+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment