BCP Spring 2010 Course Offerings page 1 of 2
Bitterroot College Program (BCP) Spring 2010 Courses
All BCP Courses are UM-COT courses identified by the section notation “H1”
All BCP Spring 2010 courses will be held at the BCP’s new location at the Ravalli Entrepreneurship Center (REC), 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton
(just north of the Ravalli County Fairgrounds)
All instructors are still to be announced (TBA)
For more information contact Victoria Clark at (406) 375-0100 or victoria.clark@umontana.edu
Course Number
ANTH 101H
CRN: 34423
Course Name
Introduction to Anthropology
Credits
3
Time (PM)
W, 6:10 - 9
CAPP 120
CRN: 35378
Introduction to Computers
COM 150S
CRN: 35379
Interpersonal Communications
3
M, 6:10 - 9
LIT 110L
CRN: 35398
Introduction to Literature
3
Tu & Th, 3:30-5
M 065
CRN: 35563
Prealgebra
3
Tu & Th, 12:10-1:30
M 090
CRN: 35380
Introductory Algebra
3
Tu & Th, 2-3:30
2
Tu, 7 - 9
Course Description
A survey of anthropology which introduces the fundamental concepts,
methods and perspectives of the field. The description and analysis of
human culture, its growth and change. The nature and functions of social
institutions.
Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software, including
wire/wireless communications and multimedia devices. Students utilize
word processing, spread sheet, database, and presentation applications to
create projects common to business and industry in a networked
computing environment. Internet research, email usage, and keyboarding
proficiency are integrated.
Focus on communicating and listening more clearly to improve personal
and professional relationships. Topics include forms of communication,
communication and identity, emotion, conflict, climates, gender, and
cultural diversity.
Study of how readers make meaning of texts and how texts influence
readers. Emphasis on interpreting literary texts: close reading, critical
analysis and effective writing.
Prereq., appropriate placement score. Arithmetic and basic algebra skills
needed for Introductory Algebra. Topics include integers and rational
numbers, decimals and percentages with applications, ratios and
proportions with applications, single variable linear equations with
applications, introduction to graphing, exponents, factoring, and an
introduction to polynomials. Credit does not count toward a certificate or
degree. Credit does not count toward Associate of Arts, Associate of
Applied Science, or Baccalaureate degrees.
Prereq., M 065 (M 002D) or appropriate placement score. Review of
arithmetic principles of integers and rational numbers, linear equations in
one or two unknowns, and operations with polynomials and rational
expressions. Credit does not count toward an Associate of Arts, Associate
of Applied Science, or Baccalaureate degree.
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Course Number
M 095
CRN: 35381
Course Name
Intermediate Algebra
Credits
3
Time (PM)
Tu & Th, 4-5:30
M 115
CRN: 35382
Probability and Linear Math
3
Tu & Th, 5-6:30
M 121
CRN: 35383
College Algebra
3
Tu & Th, 6-7:30
PSYX 100S
CRN: 35384
Introduction to Psychology
4
M & W, 3:30-5
WRIT 095
CRN: 35386
Developmental Writing
3
M & W, 4:30 - 6
WRIT 101
CRN: 35387
College Writing I
3
M & W, 5:30-7
WRIT 121
CRN: 35388
Introduction to Technical Writing
3
M & W, 7-8:30
Course Description
Prereq., M 090 (MAT 005D) or appropriate placement score. Topics include
linear equations and systems of linear equations, inequalities, applications
and graphing; polynomials; rational expressions and equations; radicals,
rational exponents and complex numbers; quadratic equations;
introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions. Credit does not
count toward Associate of Arts or Baccalaureate degrees.
Prereq., M 090 (MAT 005D) with a grade of B- or better, M 095 (MAT
100D), or appropriate placement score. Systems of linear equations and
matrix algebra. Introduction to probability with emphasis on models and
probabilistic reasoning. Examples of applications of the material in many
fields.
Prereq., M 095 (MAT 100D) or appropriate placement score. Intended to
strengthen algebra skills. The study of functions and their inverses:
polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other
animals. This course is taught partially online.
Prereq., placement or referral by WRIT 101 (WTS 101) instructor. Designed
for students who need instruction and practice integrating critical thinking,
reading and writing before entering the required first-year writing course.
Credit does not count toward Associate of Arts or Baccalaureate degrees.
Prereq., WRIT 095 or passing score on placement test. Instruction and
practice in both the expository writing and research process. Emphasis on
the use of specific techniques of writing to develop style, unity, clarity, and
force of ideas, and structure. Students are expected to write without major
errors in sentence structure or mechanics.
Course assumes a basic computer literacy. Passing score on placement
test or consent of instructor. Introduction to technical writing situations
with appropriate formats. Emphasis writing with document design and
graphic placement introduced. Students are expected to write without
major faults in grammar or usage.