An orientation to the field of environmental health and human interactions with the environment, including a survey of topics of environmental protection, food and water, wastewater processes, solid waste disposal, living and working environments, epidemiology of environmentally associated diseases, and pollution control policy. Current federal and state regulations are reviewed.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement but does not meet the laboratory requirement.
A survey of the microbial world including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae and fungi, relationships of microorganisms to man and to the environment including health and disease, cultivation, isolation, microbial metabolism and genetics, with emphasis on antisepsis and medical microbiology for students entering health related fields as well as applied microbiology related to water quality. Appropriate for students in general education and science and health related programs.
Includes lecture and laboratory hours Recommended: high school biology or BIOL 140 Course Fee: $25.00 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement including the laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 121 Introduction to General Chemistry (Old Course: CHEM 111)
3 semester credits
Lecture: 3 Hours
This course introduces students to the science of chemistry. The course covers the physical states of matter, including the nomenclature used in chemistry, along with atomic structure, elements, the periodic chart, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and acid-base theory. This course is a general overview for non-science majors.
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 122 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement. Montana University System Core Course
CHMY 122 Introduction to General Chemistry Lab (Old Course: CHEM 111)
1 semester credit
Lab: 2 Hours
Course must be taken concurrently with CHMY 121 Course Fee: $20.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (CHMY 121) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement. Montana University System Core Course
Introduction to drinking water and sewerage/wastewater treatment systems. Topics include plant layout, process control, distribution and collection systems, federal and state regulations, facultative lagoons, and industrial treatment processes and laboratory procedures. The laboratory procedures are not the kinds of experiences that satisfy the laboratory science requirement.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement but does not meet the laboratory requirement.
Introduction to the topics included on the Montana State Examination. Laboratory experience in basic mechanical and plumbing skills, identification, selection, operation, maintenance and repair of hardware and piping systems, and safety procedures commonly used by water or wastewater treatment plants. . The laboratory procedures are not the kinds of experiences that satisfy the laboratory science requirement. This course does not meet the laboratory science requirement.
Applied hydraulics including study of water and wastewater collection and distribution, maintenance, and safety. Includes lecture and laboratory hours, but the laboratory hours are not the kind of experience that satisfies the laboratory science requirement. This course does not meet the laboratory science requirement.
An introduction to the basic concepts governing groundwater including geology, chemistry, contamination, contaminant transport, and remediation techniques. Attention will be focused on the use of groundwater as a source for municipal supply. Includes some laboratory applications. . The laboratory procedures are not the kinds of experiences that satisfy the laboratory science requirement.
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement but does not meet the laboratory requirement.
An introduction to industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and preliminary, primary, and tertiary treatment processes and methods. Specific topics covered include characteristics of wastewater, sampling and testing procedures for wastewater analysis, sludge treatment and disposal, activated sludge process control, legal aspects of sewage disposal, chlorination records and report keeping, maintenance and operation, and safety.
Co-requisite: TSCI 232 Prerequisites: TSCI 110, CHMY 121, and M 121 Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement.
Laboratory and on-site activities associated with wastewater treatment and analysis.
Cp-requisite: TSCI 231 Course Fee: $20.00 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (TSCI 231) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement.
Water treatment processes including collection and distribution, sedimentation, filtration, chlorination, softening, aeration, fluoridation, corrosion and odor control, maintenance water bacteriology and chemistry, and basic hydraulics and electricity.
Laboratory and on-site activities associated with water treatment processes and water analysis.
Co-requisite: TSCI 233 This course taken in conjunction with the lecture portion of the course (TSCI 233) meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Natural Sciences (CAT III) laboratory requirement.
A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to water quality studies.
Prerequisites: TSCI 111, two semesters of attendance at MSU-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Education, Arts and Sciences, Nursing, and cooperative education coordinator Pass/Fail only This course does not meet the MSU-Northern Natural Sciences (CAT III) science requirement.
This course is intended to meet the needs of Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) students and Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.) students who do not plan to transfer to other degree programs or institutions, Elementary Technical Writing is designed to introduce students to common forms of work related writing, such as memoranda, letters, reports, and proposals.
Students Please Note: This course may be used to satisfy degree and graduation requirements in Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees and Certificate of Applied Science (C.A.S.) degrees; however, it cannot be used to satisfy any degree or graduation requirement for an Associate of Science, an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Arts, or a Bachelor of Science degree.
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 Natural Sciences (CAT III) requirement but does not meet the laboratory requirement.
Includes lecture and laboratory hours
Course Fee: $25.00
Montana University System Core Course 
This course does not meet the MSU-Northern Natural Sciences (CAT III) science requirement.
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