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BCP Spring 2010 Courses

You must be enrolled at the UM-COT before you can register for Bitterroot College Program (BCP) courses. Once you have completed the UM-COT application process, or if you are a returning BCP/UM-COT student, you may go directly to CyberBear to register for BCP courses.

All courses offered through the BCP are identified with the section notation "H1." You may search for BCP courses by entering "Hamilton" into the Title field on the Class Schedule search page.

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).

BCP Spring 2010 Course List printable version

UMOnline Spring 2010 Courses

ANTH 101H: Introduction to Anthropology 3 credits CRN: 34423
Time: Wednesdays, 6:10-9 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
CAPP 120: Introduction to Computers 2 credits CRN: 35378
Time: Mondays, 6:10-9 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
COM 150S: Interpersonal Communications 3 credits CRN: 35379
Time: Tuesdays, 7-9 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
LIT 110L: Introduction to Literature 3 credits CRN: 35398
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-5 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
M 090: Introductory Algebra 3 credits CRN: 35380
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-3:30 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
M 095: Intermediate Algebra 3 credits CRN: 35381
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
M 115: Probability and Linear Math 3 credits CRN: 35382
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-6:30 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
M 121: College Algebra 3 credits CRN: 35383
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-7:30 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
PSYX 100S: Introduction to Psychology 4 credits CRN: 35384
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5 PM Instructor: TBA
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals.
SCN 175N: Introduction to Physical Science 3 credits CRN: 35385
Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9 PM Instructor: TBA
An introduction to the basic principles of physics, chemistry, environmental and earth sciences with emphasis on the scientific method and process (suitable for students with little science background).
WRIT 095: Developmental Writing 3 credits CRN: 35386
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-7 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
WRIT 101: College Writing I 3 credits CRN: 35387
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-6 PM Instructor: TBA
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.
WRIT 121: Introduction to Technical Writing 3 credits CRN: 35388
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM Instructor: TBA
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.

UM Western in Hamilton~Spring 2010 Courses

To register for a UM Western course you must be formally admitted to UM Western. The specific location of the Hamilton UM Western courses is still to be determined. For more information, contact Julie Bullard, UM Western Professor and Director of Early Childhood Education, (406) 683-7176,

UM Western Online Registration — DAWGS

ED 142/143: Introduction to Early Childhood with Lab 2 credits CRN: UM Western
Time: Wednesdays, 6-7 PM Instructor: Lucy Marose
Provides an overview of early childhood education issues, practices, and methodology. In addition, students learn about CDA functional areas, indicators, activities, and training and assessment steps. This course is articulated through Tech Prep.
ED 250/251: Child & Adolescent Growth and Development with Lab 4 credits CRN: UM Western
Time: Wednesdays, 7:10-9:30 PM Instructor: Lucy Marose
Students will examine, analyze, and apply research, theories, and issues concerning basic biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental stages from conception through childhood and adolescence. In the lab, students will use a variety of instruments to observe and interact with individual children as a way of integrating theory and practice.