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Non-Major Studies

Non-Major Courses at Montana State University

Engineering Statistics, EGEN-350

An overview of data variability and applied statistical experimental design with analysis techniques for a broad range of engineering disciplines. Topics include essential probability distributions, experimental design strategies, hypothesis testing, and regression with applications to traditional engineering functions.

 
Multi-Discipline Engineering Design, EGEN-310

Introduces engineering students to topics such as design process, creative design, project management, teamwork, and technical leadership while highlighting the skills needed to work in an multi-disciplinary environment.

C Programming, CS-210

C Programming knowledge. Introduces imperative programming and the C standard library. Course covers pointers, memory management and structures.

 
Java Programming, CS-111

Introduction to programming: program design, analysis, and implementation in Java, including I/O, assignment, decision, iteration, scalar types, arrays, control structures, methods, classes, and common data types. No previous programming experience required.

Differential Equations (Calc IV), M-274

An introduction to qualitative, quantitative, and numerical methods for ordinary differential equations. Topics include modeling via differential equations, linear and nonlinear first order differential equations and systems, elementary phase plane analysis, forced oscillations, and Laplace transform techniques.

 
Engineering Mechanics: Statics, EM-251

Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; static analysis of structures including trusses, beams, frames and machines; coulomb friction; area and mass centroids, moments and products of inertia.

 

 

 
 

 

Non-Major Courses at University of Montana

Scientific Statistics, MAT-220

An overview of data variability and applied statistical experimental design with analysis techniques for a broad range of engineering disciplines. Topics include essential probability distributions, experimental design strategies, hypothesis testing, and regression with applications to traditional engineering functions.

 
Calc I Based Physics, PHSX-215

This course satisfies the lecture and lab portions of medical and technical school requirements in general physics. Mechanics, fluids, waves and sound.

Calc II Based Physics, PHSX-217

This course satisfies the lecture and lab portions of medical and technical school requirements in general physics. Heat, electricity, magnetism, and light.

 
College Chemistry II, CHMY-143

A continuation of CHMY 141N.

College Chemistry I, CHMY-141

For science majors and other students intending to take more than one year of chemistry. Properties of elements, inorganic compounds, liquid solutions, chemical equilibria and chemical kinetics.

 
Multivariable Calculus (Calculus III ), M-273

Calculus of functions of several variables; differentiation and elementary integration. Vectors in the plane and space.

Calculus II, M-172

Techniques of Integration. Area computations. Improper integrals. Infinite series and various convergence tests. Power series. Taylor's Formula. Polar coordinates. Parametric curves.

 
Calculus I, M-171

Differential calculus, including limits, continuous functions, Intermediate Value Theorem, tangents, linear approximation, inverse functions, implicit differentiation, extreme values and the Mean Value Theorem. Integral Calculus including antiderivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

Undergraduate Research and Teaching Chemistry, CHMY-390/392

Methods of peer-led team learning as applied to general chemistry instruction. Review of concepts from general chemistry. Student leaders mentor a team of general chemistry students in working toward constructing chemistry knowledge and developing problem-solving skills.