Most course descriptions can be found in The University of Montana Course Catalog.
Descriptions for special topics courses are below, organized by department. College of Technology courses are noted with (COT).
Descriptions for 2010 courses will be added as received. If a description is not listed, please contact the department offering the course for more information.
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ANTH 495 - Yogo Town Archaeological Field School
An archaeological field school provides an intense "learning lab" where students will decide whether they want to be professional archaeologists. Archaeology is a multidisciplinary field with diverse and numerous topics. This field school will expose students to basic field and lab methods, with special skills related to fieldwork at a historic archaeological townsite. This course will provide instruction in archaeological field methods, such as general survey techniques, map making, excavation, historical record interpretation, and laboratory analyses. More information can be found here...
ART 100L- Art Appreciation: Art and Architecture in Vienna
Vienna is a city of art, both musical and visual. In this class we explore the great collections, museums and monuments of the imperial capital, as well as the pivotal works of art and architecture that define the modern age. All of the instruction will take place in museums, galleries and "on the streets." An essential course for all Vienna Program musicians and artists. All in-city travel is included in the Study Abroad Fee for all Vienna Program students.
ENCR 195 - Introduction to Creative Writing
This course will focus on the craft of creative writing and the essential components that make up a poem, a short story, and a personal essay. We, as a group, will try to determine what makes creative writing enjoyable to read and to write. We will discuss published works and student works--sharing writing weekly. To learn more about how one becomes a poet or writer, we will create a publication journey from inception to publication: We will explore the sense, sound, and structure of many kinds of writing; and we will produce an anthology of poems and give a public reading. Part of the Schwanke Honors Institute.
EVST 395 - Writing from the Outside In
In this field course in writing about nature, wildness, community, and self, students enjoy 5 days outside in the Northern Rockies in May--walking, observing, talking, and writing. Separate day trips include travel in and around Missoula by city bus and on foot; hiking above Missoula on the back side of Mt. Sentinel; campus visits to the UM Native Gardens, Herbarium, and Zoological Museum; walking in the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge and up Kootenai Creek in the Bitterroot valley and mountains; and exploring the Welcome and Grizzly Creek watersheds in the Sapphire mountains. The hiking pace is mild - sauntering - and encourages close nature observation, solitude journalling, and group reading and discussion. Transportation is provided; bring Griz Card, lunch, water, walking shoes, writing materials, and field guides and rain gear as needed. More information can be found here...
M 195 Discrete Mathematics
Students who enjoy solving puzzles, figuring out things, and learning mathematics are invited to broaden their knowledge in the area of discrete mathematics. Inquiry-based exploration and group problem solving will be emphasized. We will answer such questions as: Why does a full house beat a flush in poker?, What is the best way to visit all the cities in Montana? and How many ways can the cubes of Instant Insanity(tm) be stacked? Part of the Schwanke Honors Institute.
MAR 195 - Story and Film Production
This two-week intensive introduction to the basics of video production focuses on the fundamental principles involved in writing, directing, shooting and editing a dramatic short film. Students produce and complete a short video drama over the course of two weeks, as well as learn central theories and principles behind filmmaking. Part of the Schwanke Honors Institute.
MUS 150A - Vienna Ensemble
Ensembles such as string ensembles, woodwind quintets, piano trios, vocal ensembles and brass ensembles, clarinet ensembles, new music ensembles, jazz combs and the Pierrot Ensemble will perform in settings such as the Palace Corbelli in Vienna's City Center and other locations. The Vienna Ensemble will gather as a full ensemble for orchestral and wind symphony presentations. Students wishing for a performance experience in Vienna are encouraged to enroll!
MUS 150A - Flute Choir and The Wind Music of the Austrian Empire
The University of Montana Flute Choir will present concerts in Vienna, Austria at the Palace Corbelli, as part of Vienna's professional street musicians, and at other exciting locations. Lectures will be presented by Professor Schuberg related to wind music and flute performance in the court of the Hapsburg Monarchy in Vienna and in Haydn's Court of Esterhazy in Eisenstadt. Master classes and Flute lessons by Viennese flutists will be available for an extra fee. Attend open rehearsals of Vienna Philharmonic. Performance opportunities available on Piccolo, C Flute, Alto Flute, and Bass Flute. Fieldtrips to Salzburg and Eisenstadt are included in the Study Abroad Fee for all Vienna Program students.
MUS 436 - Topics in Music History: History of Opera
This course explores the history of opera from its beginnings in the sixteenth century to the modern era, as an art form that unites music, drama, dance, and scenic arts. Taking full advantage of our residency in the city of Vienna, we will focus on operas that are being performed at the Vienna Staatsoper and Volksoper, including such masterpieces as Aida, Tannhäuser, Eugene Onegin, andL'Italiana in Algieri. Attend performances of these extraordinary operas and a special tour of the Vienna Staatsoper, one of the most important opera houses in the world!
MUS 436 - Topics in Music History: Schoenberg, Expressionism, and Modern Music in Vienna
Explore the music and history of modern composition in Vienna. Study the life and works of composers from Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern, to living composers writing in Vienna today. Tour the Schoenberg Center and Archives, the University of Music and Performing Arts, and the Essl Museum of Modern Art. Hear lectures by Viennese composers Karlheiz Essl and Katharina Klement, and performances by new music ensembles, including Klangforum Wien and the Ensemble InterContemporain. Discover the experimental and electronic music scene, in the galleries and clubs of Vienna. (Includes the UM Composers Workshop Pierrot Ensemble and Mountain Electroacoustic Laptop Ensemble.)
MUS 437 - Cultural Studies in Music: Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven in Vienna
A multi-sensory investigation of history. Tour the streets and surroundings of Vienna, Salzburg and Eisenstadt to discover how the culture of great city and Austrian country side inspired so many composers. We'll visit the homes and hangouts of Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven and search out the art, food, and landscapes that shaped their world. Fieldtrips to Salzburg (Mozart's birthplace), and Eisenstadt (Haydn's Court of Esterhazy) and in-city travel are included as part of the Study Abroad Fee for all Vienna Program students. Pack your sneakers!
MUS 495 - Special Topics: The Vienna Experience, Street Level
150 miles of walking tours through the streets of Vienna, Austria and surrounding country side. Walk the path of Brahms, Schubert, Mahler, Freud, Klimt and Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Visit gravesites of famous composers, tour spectacular Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque Cathedrals, see Roman ruins and the palaces amazing collections of the Hapsburg dynasty! Learn to navigate one of the world's most fantastic cities. Above ground, and below ground in the Catacombs! Students will quickly become familiar with city districts, the UBahn, tram and bus systems. This course will include introducing students to the basics of living in Vienna: how and where to shop for necessities; visits to farmer's markets, pharmacies, grocery stores; how to obtain tickets for city/area travel; how to remain safe in one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. All in-city travel is included the Study Abroad Fee for all Vienna Program Students.
