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.

Course Fee: $5.00
Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Technology (CAT VII) requirement.

This is a lecture/lab course that provides the foundation for major and minor courses in the Engineering Technology: Electronics Engineering Technology program. Topics include basic electrical and electronic concepts, circuit testing, troubleshooting, and the use of test equipment.

Course Fee: $10.00

This lecture/lab course provides an introduction to solid state devices. Topics covered include PN diode characteristics, rectifier circuits, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors, and amplifier circuits.

Prerequisite: EET 101 or equivalent
Course Fee: $10.00

This course is a practical hands-on course using ammeters, voltmeters, watt meters, and multi-meters in testing and troubleshooting electric motors, components and wiring systems. This course includes a study of single and three phase AC motors, their construction features and operating characteristics. This lecture/lab class emphasizes electric motor terminology, identification of motor types, enclosures, mounts, motor selection, connections, maintenance, testing and troubleshooting. Students are also introduced to motor loads, protection, controls, and devices used to connect motors to their loads such as pulleys, V-belts, gear boxes and couplings.

Course Fee: $35.00

This course is intended for AAS-degree students enrolled in vocational programs who are not planning to transfer to other degree programs or institutions. This course is a basic mathematics course for developing mathematics skills through introductory algebra as they relate to technical programs. This course includes measurement systems, use of measuring tools, as well as development of area and volume concepts with respect to technical applications.

STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: This course may be used to satisfy degree and graduation requirements in Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. It can also be used as ‘free’ or ‘elective’ credits in a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree; but it cannot be used to satisfy any other requirements for a B.A.S. degree. It cannot be used to satisfy any degree or graduation requirements for an associate of science, an associate of arts, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.

This course provides an overview of sustainable energies including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal and other emerging technologies. Students will learn the basic principles of each new technology. Students will also investigate renewable resources and their associated technologies.

This course is an introduction to hydrostatic systems used to control blade pitch and other mechanical actions on commercial wind generation equipment. Hydraulics will include hydraulics mathematics and formulas used in industrial hydraulic equipment, symbols and schematics of hydraulic systems, measurement of quantities used in maintaining hydraulic systems, typical components used in hydraulic systems and maintenance which must be performed on a routine basis in a hydraulic system. Specific safety requirements for hydraulic equipment and installations will be emphasized.

This course provides an overview of safe industrial practices and basic rigging techniques.

This course covers energy industry mechanical systems at the component level. Topics covered include repairing a basic mechanical system, familiarity with basic tooling, and understanding gears and rotational relationships.

A study of the theory and application of verbal and nonverbal communication as they occur in relatively unstructured person-to-person settings.

Meets MSU-Northern General Education Core Communication (CAT I) requirement.
Montana University System Core Course

This course introduces students to written and oral communication required in the workplace. Emphasis is placed on basic written formats commonly used in workplace environments such as workplace incident summaries, letters, memos, and brief reports. Students also gain experience in writing application letters, resumes, follow-up letters, as well as interviews.