A slide-lecture survey of the visual arts and architecture. Analytical study of specific works and techniques, and consideration of broad contexts and principles.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Humanities/Fine Arts (CAT VI) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
A lecture/studio course in investigating basic design elements: line, shape, texture, and value. The elements considered in the context of compositional principles.
Course Fee: $15.00 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Humanities/Fine Arts (CAT VI) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers (Old Course: CIS 110)
3 semester credits
Lecture: 2 Hours; Lab: 2 Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
A literacy-based approach is used to survey the computer and the computer industry. Topics covered include: Microcomputer applications, input, processor, output, auxiliary storage, file and database management, communications, information system life cycle, program development and systems software, and trends, issues and career opportunities in the computer industry. An opportunity for hands-on work with standard software packages including word processors, electronic spreadsheets, database systems, and graphics packages is presented in lab sections.
Studio exercise in observational and imaginative drawing and painting. A variety of media and expressive, narrative, and descriptive techniques are explored in the creation of artwork for commercial reproduction.
This course is an introduction to software applications used by today’s graphic design industry. A workbook-guided approach is employed and the course is self-paced. Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXpress are covered in the course.
This course is prerequisite to GDSN 320, GDSN 350 and GDSN 450
This course is an introduction to software applications used by today’s graphic design industry for electronic media. The course will focus on site architecture, design, and software implementation. Flash MX, Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady, and Dreamweaver are covered in the course.
This course is a prerequisite to GDNS 340 and GDSN 450 Prerequisite: GDSN 231
Lecture/Studio course incorporating visual design concepts and techniques in problem-solving of commercial graphic arts assignments. Emphasis on individual creativity in realistic problemsolving situations.
Fundamental concepts of terminology in the business administration field: covers such areas as management, marketing, accounting, production, purchasing, data systems, personnel, and finance with practical application of fundamental principles.
The course teaches the application of the basic elements of reasoning to common business scenarios. The student will identify reasoning abilities that are necessary for developing management skills. The student will be introduced to the standards used in evaluating their reasoning and a variety of case studies will be used to apply the concepts of the course.
The course serves as both a basic introduction to the legal system and a general overview of specific legal topics. In the introductory phase of the class, students will study the different kinds of law that make up our legal system, the courts, and the steps in a court case. The class will cover traditional legal topics like contract law, property law, torts, and business organizations. Students will also study newer areas of law like sales contracts, product liability law, and consumer protection law.
Provides the student with the tools to make them better financial consumers. Class will examine the techniques of budgeting, investing, using credit, and purchasing capital goods. Additionally, students will be provided with the option of investigating retirement programs and estate planning as well as tax preparation. A number of projects are required to help students apply information from the class to their own real-life situation.
The student will gain knowledge and skills needed to produce drawings and understand basic drafting theory. Topics developed on the board will include sketching, lettering, instruments, scaling, applied geometry, orthographic projection, dimensioning, applied technical mathematical relations, primary auxiliary views, sections, threads, and weld symbols.
This is a systems oriented course designed to introduce students to the concepts, techniques, and applications of PC-based computer aided drafting. It is the intent of the course to provide students with competencies that will allow them to use the system to create drawing files and down load files for hard copies. Command structure, coordinate systems, text dimensions, and plotting will be covered.
This is a study in advanced CAD concepts and procedures to develop three-dimensional wire frame models. Emphasis will be on the creation and use of 3D primitives, surface modeling, basic solids modeling, shading techniques, and the use of animation software. Exercises will include rendered output to paint type printers.
This class covers essential Internet Web Site skills for students. Topics covered include: web page construction, Photo editing, and file transfer protocol (FTP). Students will create a working Web site.
This course is an introduction to computer programming and problem solving techniques. Stresses modularity and structured techniques. Structured program design using design tools is heavily stressed. Programming structures including looping, sequence, and decision are thoroughly examined. Students will be exposed to the BASIC programming language with an overview of the language and specific implementation examples.
This course focuses on intermediate computer program design and development using structured techniques. Includes small project development. Stresses modularity, program design, implementation, and testing. Object oriented programming/object oriented design (OOP/OOD) techniques will be utilized.
Emphasizes argumentation and research writing. Students will write at least six essays and a significant research paper including a thorough bibliography. Students will be introduced to library research methods, the avoidance of plagiarism, and formal documentation.
Prerequisite: Completion of WRIT 095 or in accordance with Board of Regents Policy 301.16. See "General Education Course Placement" in the "Graduation and General Education Requirements" of this catalog. Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
This course surveys a wide variety of topics including: properties and theorems of the real and complex number systems, the function concept including inverse functions, graphing techniques, linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions, solving systems of equations in two or more variables using matrices, determinants, and matrix algebra. The development of problemsolving skills is emphasized.
Prerequisite: M 095 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
M 145 Math for the Liberal Arts (Old Course: MATH 110)
4 semester credits
This course surveys a wide variety of topics including sets and logic, mathematical patterns, number systems, number theory, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics. The development of problemsolving skills is emphasized.
Prerequisite: M 111 or M 095, or ACT scores 20 - 22, or university placement examination Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Mathematics (CAT II) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
A study and utilization of the principles and techniques of oral communication. Problems of research, preparation, content, organization, argument, and delivery are examined.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
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Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Humanities/Fine Arts (CAT VI) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course 
Course Fee: $15.00
Prerequisite: ART 120
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